The First Blade

Yuri and Yuli wrote:

Name:
The First Blade

Wielder:
Yurielle deFleur & Yuliana deFleur

Proof of Acquisition:
September 2021 IotM

Description:
The art of metallurgy has, ever since the beginning of recorded history, been humanity's biggest and most advanced creation, no effort being spared in the creation of implements, tools, and perhaps most importantly, weapons and armor. As time passed, innovative minds began devising more and more techniques to shape the earth's bounty into anything they could think of, and when magic was eventually added to the mix, nothing seemed to be off-limits. Any kind of shape and any kind of function could be produced, and the creativity of those who stoked the flames of forges across the world was the only thing that would hold them back.

Still, however, as it is so often the case with humans, the might to bend metal to their whim would soon find application not for the advancement of society as a whole, but to sate their own selfish desires. Arms and armor created to protect themselves would be turned on their brothers in fits of rage and greed. Hundreds, thousands, millions of weapons saw the passing of time, created by those same hands that had first yearned to conquer the power of the earth, now drenched in the blood of their own. And so it was that, over time, those who had first mastered the forge and bent metal to their whim had lost the very fire that had caused them to advance bravely forward in the first place, most viewing this art upon which the foundation of humanity had been built as nothing more than just another profession, just another way to get what they wanted. Still, there were some who had retained that original drive, that passion from when man first cast ore into flame, the will to overcome any obstacle and mold the world to according to their will like those who bent first bronze, then iron, and finally steel, the same will that once created the blade that started it all.

Abilities:

⊛ Victorious Armory ⊛
Just like those who have come before, there must be one to hold a will strong enough to bend even the toughest of metals. The user is able to forge and shape metal creations with nothing but a thought, based on the millions that came before. This enables the user to treat all of their magics, regardless of the actual magic type the magic possesses, as "Solitary Requip" magic, the magic in question gaining all benefits of a Solitary Requip magic alongside the benefits of its original magic type. Requip spells may be included in any of the user's magics without sacrificing abilities as a consequence.

⊛ Weaponsmaster ⊛
As the one who inherits the drive of all those smiths that have come before them, the user seems to possess inherent knowledge on the build and make-up of any and all kinds of weaponry. With this comes the knowledge aiding in the use of those weapons, making the user proficient in the use of any kind of weaponry, especially when their own is involved. The user gains 1 additional Signature Spell slot per magic (Ranking with the user up to S Rank) as well as 2 additional Advanced Spell slots per magic (1 ranking with the user up to S+ Rank, 1 ranking with the user up to H+ Rank). If any of these spell slots are used to create a Requip Spell, the Requip in question gains an additional ability equal to the rank of the spell.

⊛ Forged in Flame ⊛
An unconquerable will to power defines those that first took up the task of molding the metals of the world by bathing them in flame, the successor of their craft being no different in this aspect. The user gains a 50% increase to their base Spell Range, a 50% increase to their base Spell Speed, as well as a 100% increase to their base Spell Durability. Further still, this indomitable will manifests also in their use of the arcane, granting the user a 100% increase to their base Spell Damage.

⊛ Will of Steel ⊛
As the masters of the forge, the ones that took it upon themselves to create the first blade meant to kill one another, the first pieces of armor crafted for war, their actions would be what would come to taint history. Despite this, however, the undeniable fact remains that conflict breeds innovation and bloodshed begets the rise of power. The user of this lineage knows this all too well, using it to their advantage. The user may toggle the Requip Spells they use to deal Spell Damage instead of Melee Damage with their natural melee attacks, benefitting from increases to Spell Damage rather than strength. Further, attacks made in this way possess a piercing effect that can penetrate armor, shields, and barriers at the cost of sacrificing 50% of their base damage. This can be toggled on and off at the user's desire. The Requip Armors used by the bearer of this lineage benefit from increases to Spell Durability and possess an anti-piercing quality, thus being unable to be penetrated by spells containing piercing effects.

⊛ Condensed Alloy ⊛
Metal of any kind was first used due to its incredible durability when compared to simpler means of offense, defense, and utility. This benefit translates over to the user, who inherits the power of those that first dared brave the fire's glow. The user benefits from a 200% increase to Spell Damage and Spell Durability. Further, the user seems to have a distinct ability to locate and acquire precious metals, granting them a 100% increase to all Jewel Rewards earned from jobs.