Races and classes

Cora — race features

Description and use

“I hold the Force of the other world.” Only the Cora can summon creatures from beyond. The root of that mastery lies in the power their god Decem granted them. Not every member of the race commands this deadly art: only spiritualists who have reached the highest degree of spiritual enlightenment, and who can read space and the structure of creation differently, receive the gift of calling the highest expression of Decem's will under their control, the summoned spirit, the Animus.

What is an Animus?

An Animus is a summoned spirit, the highest gift of Decem, the greatest strength and the most terrible weapon of the Cora race. Animus and Cora are bound by a blood contract that sets out, in the finest detail, the rules and conditions of the relationship between the spirit and the one who summoned it.

The Cora earned the right to summon Animus as servants. Four can be summoned in all, and each has its own nature, or to put it another way a particular strength. Paimon, the spirit of the sword, is a combat spirit, and grows only through fighting the enemies of the Cora. The appearance of a summoned spirit changes with every new level.

Kinds of Animus

Paimon

Paimon, the spirit of the sword, is a superb swordsman, the strongest and bravest of all the Animus. This spirit was born for battle, is unbeatable hand to hand, and gives all of its strength without hesitation in furious defence of its master.

Growth and appearance. A fearsome warrior armed with a giant sword. You can tell Paimon's level of growth by the colour of that sword.

Nature. Used to attack the enemy and to protect its master.

At Expert level. When the character reaches level 50 the Animus enters its final stage of growth, Expert, and can use its abilities to the full: Power Drain reduces the attack power and Force of the target.

Inanna

Inanna, the spirit of blessing, is the calmest and most peaceful of the spirits. It has no outstanding fighting qualities, yet it is very useful on the battlefield, because it can restore the life force of its master and of other Cora.

Growth and appearance. The spirit's whole body is covered by a flowing mantle and it carries no weapon. It always stays close to its master.

Nature. Shields its master from danger and constantly restores their HP in battle, sacrificing itself readily.

At Expert level. When the character reaches level 50 the Animus enters its final stage of growth, Expert, and can use its abilities to the full: Holy Shield increases the target's defence.

Hecate

Hecate, the spirit of fire, holds enormous destructive power. No Cora or Bellato spiritualist can match it in the art of fire magic: where their magic comes from the mind, Hecate's might is born of primal elemental fury.

Growth and appearance. A jewel clothed in fire, in the shape of a magnificent, commanding woman. Its power takes the form of meteors and flame, which do the Animus itself no harm at all. Hecate is arrogance and pride made flesh.

Nature. Attacks the enemy with fire spells. At the turning point of a fight it serves as the main force that breaks the enemy, working on the principle of using the enemy's strength against them.

At Expert level. When the character reaches level 50 the Animus enters its final stage of growth, Expert, and can use its abilities to the full: Weakness reduces the target's resistance.

Isis

Isis, the spirit of fury, holds the most destructive power of all the Animus. This avatar is the perfect weapon for quick fights: the lightning Isis unleashes will burn an opponent to ash in seconds. Its strength is limited, unfortunately, and it does not suit drawn-out battles.

Growth and appearance. It has the form of a woman with a sad, beautiful face and a graceful body. During an attack, though, her face takes on the look of a terrifying mask.

Nature. Attacks any enemy within reach on its own. The incomparable power of its attack fills the other races with dread.

At Expert level. When the character reaches level 50 the Animus enters its final stage of growth, Expert, and can use its abilities to the full: Ensnare reduces the target's movement speed.

Source: rfonline.ru (Innova, 2007–2009), recovered from the Internet Archive. original page