Mikleo | Artes / Techniques

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Mikleo's Artes (, Mystic)
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Power Cost

SC cost 1-9: Level 1 SC cost 10-20: Level 2 SC cost 21-30: Level 3 SC cost 31-40: Level 4 SC cost 41+: Level 5 Mystic arte: Level 6

MARTIAL ARTES
	Mikleo has been using his staff as a weapon for most of his life; it's the only weapon he knows how to use, and it helps him to channel his artes, though it is not required. He denies it, but he uses the staff because it helps with reach, due to his small stature. Usually infused with the earth element, which water is subservient to. (click pic for full)

ARTES
Arte Name	Description	Power Cost
Water Blast	Fires a shot of water with limited range. A useful opener for mid-range attacks.	1
Turning Peak	Uses staff to divert enemies.	1
Rending Torrent	Creates a round, spinning water blade that pulls in enemies that get caught up in it.	1
Lunar Strain	Charges in with a spinning staff attack.	1
Moonlight Circle	Unleashes a strike inspired by the curvature of a full moon reflected on the water's surface. Effective on surrounding enemies.	2
Rising Geyser	Lifts enemies with a torrent of water summoned from the ground in front.	2
Torrent Fang	Creates a torrent of water from the point of impact, then follows up with a blade of water.	2
Spiral Strike	A spinning staff attack that sweeps up nearby enemies and sends them flying.	2
Frigid Sever	Rapidly freezes the surrounding moisture, imbuing the caster's staff with cold before striking with an ice-forged blade.	2
Hexa Strike	Uses centrifugal force to strike six times with a staff.	2
Misty Reef	Concentrates heat into the caster's staff and combines it with a water-imbued strike to release steam from the ground.	3

SERAPHIC ARTES
	His magic, essentially. As a water seraph, Mikleo has control over water in all forms, can summon it from nothing, and manipulate at will. Some artes require an incantation, others can be summoned with gestures alone. (click pic for full)

ARTES
Arte Name	Description	Power Cost
Twin Flow	Unleashes twin torrents of water from a spinning staff to attack foes. Water-based artes have a chance of inflicting Poison. "Surging currents! Twin Flow!"	2
Freeze Lancer	Emits a radial blast of five ice spears. Higher seraphic arte of Twin Flow.	2
Aqua Serpent	Summons intertwining water serpents that pierce through enemies within an area in one fell swoop. Higher seraphic arte of Freeze Lancer.	2
Ice Reaver	Summons icy blades on both sides of the target to slice them through with a crossing slash.	2
Splash	Pours a watery torrent down onto a target, then surrounds it with a downpour. Higher seraphic arte of Ice Reaver.	2
Violet Storm	Scatters freezing blue petals and burning red petals, creating a storm that sweeps up enemies over a wide area. Higher seraphic arte of Splash.	3
Mindflayer	Deals non-elemental damage to a single enemy. Has a change of inflicting paralysis and steals attack buff.	2
Resilient Aid	Heals an ally and temporarily increases their defense. Restoration artes are affected by the caster's attack and the target's defense.	3
Purity Heal	Restores a moderate amount of health to an ally and removes poison/paralysis. Higher restoration arte of Resilient Aide.	5

MYSTIC ARTES
	Mystic artes are specialized attacks that take a while to power up but are well worth the wait. They're absurdly powerful and can devastate an enemy caught in the blast. Multi-hit, often deals critical blows. (click pic for full)

ARTES
Arte Name	Description	Power Cost
Crystal Rod	Fires water missiles, culminating in a powerful finishing strike.	N/A
Final Player	Bashes the enemy with the a crystallized staff end like a hammer, repeatedly with increasing force, ending in an explosion.	N/A
Rime Slaughter	blah.	N/A

BATTLE SKILLS
Skill Name	Description	Power Cost
Partner Blast	blah.	N/A
Blow Blast	blah.	N/A
Chain Blast	blah.	N/A

OUT-OF-BATTLE SKILLS
Skill Name	Effect
Spectral Cloak	A technique which utilizes mist and the mirror properties of water to conceal a person/group from sight. To avoid breaking the illusion, the user must move slowly while it is in use. Lasts about 10 seconds.
Windstepping	Learned from Dezel. Temporarily boosts agility/movement speed (30 seconds). When partnered with a wind seraph, it gets faster & lasts longer.
Snack Preparation	Make snacks. He cooks. It's a thing.
Remedy Preparation	Recreate previously discovered gels/bottles.
Treasure Detection	Detects nearby treasure chests and herbs.

TO BE ADDED - ARMATUS ARTES (WATER)

Blue Flurry - a hidden arte that uses a giant bow held sideways to fire forth a spread of four mana arrows. (SC 7)
Saint's Arrow - a hidden arte that uses a giant bow held vertically to fire a gigantic mana arrow that skewers enemies. (SC 10)
Splitting Torrent - a horizontal sweep performed using a giant bow. A hidden arte for when enemies have come in close. (SC 5)
Ocean Blitz - holds a giant bow sideways to fire forth a spread of eight mana arrows. (SC 14)
Blistering Fangs - holds a giant bow vertically to fire four arrows traveling at different speeds. (SC 16)
Shattered Deluge - fires an arrow that spreads left and right on impact. (SC 13)
Azure Assault - holds a giant bow sideways to fire a spread of 12 mana arrows forward. (SC 22)
Binding Vortex - holds a giant bow vertically to fire a gleaming mana arrow that pins down enemies with a swirling vortex of water. (SC 32)
Six Falling Stars - fires an arrow that splits into six once loosed from the bow. (SC 28)

SPELLS:
Bubble Arrow - holds a giant bow sideways to fire bubbles forward in a circular area. Bubbles from this seraphic arte float in the air for a certain time or until the same arte is used, and explode when hitting an enemy. (SC 16)
Arrow Squall - fires a giant bow upward to rain down mana arrows after a delay. Higher seraphic arte of Bubble Arrow. (SC 20)
Trinity Arrow - fires 3 mana arrows at once to amplify their power. Higher seraphic arte of Arrow Squall. (SC 24)
Maelstrom - swallows up enemies in a maelstrom covering a wide area. Higher seraphic arte of Trinity Arrow. (SC 36)
Elixir Vitae - Restores a large amount of health to an ally and removes ailments with the exception of petrify and curse. (SC 0)
Divine Dragon Torrent - (SC 0)
Aqua Limit - a mystic arte that rains down a hail of arrows before loosing a powerful piercing attack. (SC 0)




UNRELATED SHIT: IMPORTANT ITEM DESCRIPTIONS

Siegfried - a strange tool carried by Zaveid. It seems it can somehow fire "power" itself.
Red Iris Gem: Ett - Lailah travels with an unknown young Shepherd. A strong bond of trust unites them.
Red Iris Gem: Tva - the young Shepherd tells Lailah they must part and heads alone for a certain shrine.
Red Iris Gem: Tre - someone feverishly writes a book. Its title is the Celestial Record.
Red Iris Gem: Fyra - the author of the Celestial Record founds a village with his wife sister, child, and friends.
Red Iris Gem: Fem - the events at Camlann that launched the Age of Chaos are recorded here.
Green Iris Gem: Eins - the mighty Rolance Army prepares to march to war. The soldiers cheer their general.
Green Iris Gem: Zwei - the Rolance general is apparently demoted. Was his army defeated in battle?
Green Iris Gem: Drei - a relentless series of tragedies befalls the general. One by one his family members meet grim deaths... Almost like a curse.
Green Iris Gem: Vier - The general has a child. But its form is inhuman, and he cries a howl of despair.
Green Iris Gem: Funf - the broken general tries to kill himself, over and over. But he cannot die.
Green Iris Gem: Sechs - the general realizes at last that his humanity is lost. With a roar, Heldalf, the Lord of Calamity is born.
Yellow Iris Gem: Odin = Heldalf's minions walk among the human, inciting nations to take up arms against each other.
Yellow Iris Gem: Dva - Heldalf takes advantage of the wars to engage in venomization, producing even stronger hellions.
Yellow Iris Gem: Tri - Heldalf faces a dragon in a mysterious land. He is strong enough to defeat the beast.
Purple Iris Gem: Ek - Many Shepherds gather at the shrine of Maotelus. They celebrate a new Shepherd.
Purple Iris Gem: Do - the ancient Shepherds do battle. Wielding the might of Maotelus, they crush the hellion armies.
Ladylake: Proof of Rejuvenation - Proof that Ladylake's blessing is restored, thanks to the power of the seraph Uno.
Marlind: Proof of Rejuvenation - Proof that Marlind's blessing is restored, thanks to the power of the seraph Rohan.
Lastonbell: Proof of Rejuvenation - Proof that Lastonbell's blessing is restored, thanks to the power of the seraph Sindra.
Pendrago: Proof of Rejuvenation - Proof that the blessing of Pendrago and the southern region is restored, thanks to the power of the seraph Morgrim.
Gododdin: Proof of Rejuvenation - Proof that Gododdin's blessing is restored, thanks to the power of the seraph Forsea.
Lohgrin: Proof of Rejuvenation - proof that the blessing of Lohgrin and the western region is restored, thanks to the power of the seraph Alken.
Divine Artifact: Fire - Sacred Blade that contained Lailah's soul. Proof of Sorey and Lailah's Shepherd pact.
Divine Artifact: Water - A bow artifact modeled on water spirit garb. Proof of Mikleo and Lailah's Sub Lord pact.
Divine Artifact: Earth - A hand-covering artifact modeled on earth spirit garb. Proof of Edna and Lailah's Sub Lord pact.
Divine Artifact: Wind - a knife artifact modeled on wind spirit garb. Proof of a Sub Lord pact with Lailah as Prime Lord.
Proof of Spiritual Power: Fire - The spiritual power of fire, received for passing a trial of strength and spirit. You can now resist powerful domains.
Proof of Spiritual Power: Water - the spiritual power of water, received for passing the Lefay Shrine water trial.
Proof of Spiritual Power: Earth - the spiritual power of earth, received for surviving the Morgause Shrine earth trial.
Proof of Spiritual Power: Wind - the spiritual power of wind, received for overcoming the Guinevere wind trial.

Random notes:

Titles (Mikleo)
Staff Magus - a title for one who combines staff techniques with water's mana to sweep away foes.
Staff Nemesis - a title awarded to one who wields a staff with finesse, as if it were an extension of his very being.
Aegis of the Torrent - proof of one who has mastered water's mana to protect both himself and his irreplaceable friends.
Water Guardian - a title awarded to a wielder of water who skillfully uses mana for both offense and defense. (MAX)
Sorceror of the Roiling Torrent - Proof of a channeler who claims the water's unyielding torrent to sweep away his foes.
Torrent Caster - Proof of a channeler who wields offensive artes focused on water in all its forms, including ice and steam.
Piercing Azure - One who lets fly azure arrows that could pierce the very skies. Proof of one who has undergone trials to master their art.
The Answerer - he no longer needs to say it. A title awarded to a true friend who holds his friend's resolve deep in his heart.
Peas in a Pod - Always there for you. Sign of a relationship where neither party even has to think about what they mean to each other. (acquired after viewing Earthen Historia skit about Mikleo's book)
One of a Kind - neither wants to be beaten by the other - and that's what has kept them growing now, and evermore.
Kindred Soul - Though he may not be of the same ilk, he was raised with the same dreams. A title that shows the potential for humans and seraphim. (MAX)
Sweet Tooth - Why oh why do sweets have to be so delicious? Because they're sweets. Obviously.

Discovery Points
The Crest of Innominat - A crest that bears a distinct resemblance to that of Maotelus of the Five Lords. The dark parts are absent, leaving one with an impression of light and purity. (Artorius' Throne)
A Hoard of Ritual Swords - ritual swords exactly the same make of sword Sorey picked up. It appears that this is where they were all made. (Artorius' Throne)

Enemy Book
Octopus - Sorey: Look! Look, it's got eight legs! And I thought snakes were weird. There really are all kinds of creatures in the world, aren't there. And every ruin seems to have new ones! Man, why isn't EVERYONE and archaeologist?
Chancellor's Pawn - Sorey: They put up less of a fight than I'd expect from soldiers, honestly. You don't think maybe the power of purification has also had an effect on my physical strength? / Mikleo: Well, the Shepherd can wield the power of seraphim. It makes sense that there'd be quantifiable differences between him and regular humans. Don't be too rough with them.
Hound Dog - Mikleo: I'm not scared of dogs, honest. I just think this one looks, you know. Unwell.
Hellionized Rolance Swordsman - Mikleo: They're starting to turn into hellions! Even if they can't directly see us seraphim, they can generally sense us as "enemies"!
Undead Magician - Edna: This is what stupid humans get for trying to dabble in seraphic artes. It's taboo for a reason, cake-brain.
Zombie - Mikleo: It kind of creeps me out how it won't attack unless we get near it or attack it first.
Goblin Shooter - Sorey: Oh cool, it's riding a little cart-thing. That looks fun! Can I ride? Do you think it'd let me take a ride once we purify it?
Mimic Treant - Mikleo: So it's setting traps using chests we've already opened? If we let this stand, someone else will just fall victim! You're sawdust, tree!
King Peacock - Mikleo: Your Majesty, I see thou art especially skilled at dodging my attacks. Were I to charge Your Highness without thinking, Your Excellency is likely to riposte with a most regal counter. Verily.
Aquaphant - Edna: A hellion famous for its waterproof hide. Famous where? In the place where it's famous, of course. But it sure is embarrassing how useless a water seraph is in the water trial shrine. / Mikleo: Hmph. Only if you've forgotten your basics.
Goblin Sniper - Sorey: It claims to be a sniper, but it's kinda lacking in the precision department. Maybe it's having too much fun with that cart thing? / Mikleo: Your analysis seems shallow, but on further inspection it's EXTREMELY shallow.
Wyvern - Sorey: A dragony thing that flies! It's not technically a dragon, so... something closer to that Drake we fought? Gosh, do you think we're stronger now than we were then? / Mikleo: I think you're no less easily distracted than you were then!
Minotauros - Edna: Hellions come in two types. Some people fixate on something they have until it swells and consumes them. Others fixate on something they DON'T have until it finally manifests. Umm... I forgot where I was going with this.
Sylphid - Rose: Oh, OK. I grew up on tales of sylphids, but they're actually creepy green things that hate me. Thanks, hellions! Any more of my childhood you'd like to ruin while you're at it? / Edna: It seems that some hellions' names are derived from the various mythologies of earth-dwellers. Heaven knows why anyone would care so much.
Duobomb - Sorey: Its punch hurts. A punch with two paws hurts twice as much as with one. Hey, you think that's why it's got two tails? / Rose: I'm sure your approach to biology will revolutionize the field.
Aqua Scylla - Mikleo: A half-human hellion that uses water seraphic artes. Unfortunately, my own water artes won't do mch against her. And yet, effective combat requires calling on (gulp) Edna... / Edna: Step back, puddle-boy. Or, since you aren't doing anything anyway, you can serve as my shield. Shiebo. Get up there, Shiebo!
Goblin Lord - Sorey: The wheels, the cart, the gaudy ornamentation... I love it! I love it! Ooh, I hope purification doesn't get rid of all the cool parts... / Mikleo: Sheesh. I thought this was supposed to be a strategy session, not an art show.
Kraken - Mikleo: It's a hellion born from a sea creature called a "squid". These things just float around there? The ocean is a terrifying place indeed. / Rose: And you call yourself a water seraph!
Titan - Lailah: Do you know the song about the hero of legend who faced off against this hellion long ago? It's called The Ballad of Lucen.
Stheno - Dezel: Just so you know, armatizing with me won't prevent petrification. A shame, really--you'd think my looks would freeze HER in her tracks.
Wolf Berserker - Mikleo: A formidable wolf warrior indeed. I'd prefer if we could attack it from a distance...
Goblin Ballista - Sorey: Gosh, no blind spots and a killer cart to ride around on. I wanna be a goblin! Can I be the first Goblin Shepherd?
Vampire - Rose: Ahh, a vampire BAT. Well, the name isn't wrong, but still, I was imagining something more cloak-y and count-y. / Zaveid: Oho, I see. Our Rose is one of those folks keeping the sexy-vampire-poetry genre alive. Those bards will rot your brain, girl!
Tiamat - Sorey: A dragon... We have to--No, I have to do this! / Edna: To kill a dragon... So, you have learned what it is to take someone's life.
Ancient Armor - Mikleo: Ancient Armor? Makes me wonder exactly which era it dates from. / Edna: It was largely seraphim who named the hellions, but remember that seraphim can have wildly varying ideas about what constitutes the "past". I wouldn't get too worked up.


Snacks
Soft-Serve Ice Cream
Mango Sorbet
Chocolate Gelato
Fruit Frappe(')
Butter Cookie
Strawberry Waffle
Donut
Cheesecake
Strawberry Shortcake
Pound Cake
Roll Cake
Chiffon Cake
Pudding
Pear Compote
Marron Glace(')

Fashion
Sorey:
Young Man's Haircut - Mikleo does the trimming.
Hat Style (Young Man) - Lift your bangs and the world changes! ...Or so the youth of today believe.
Sea Venturer Hairstyle - Upon consulting Mikleo about the sea currents, they came up with this hairstyle. Now Sorey is a dreamboat with wind-swept, salty hair!

Mikleo:
Water Seraph's Haircut - People like to have bounce in their hair. Sorey's not allowed to touch it, not since the incident.
Hat Style (Water Seraph) - the circlet is Mikleo's treasure, worn since he was an infant.
Ocean Lover's Haircut - Sorey and Mikleo developed this hairstyle when talking about the sea currents. Stylish, yet inquisitive into the ways of the great sea.
Serious Student Haircut - A smart-looking hairstyle parted right down the middle, perfect for the math and science expert. If you get a pimple on your forehead, you can always hide it with your bangs or something!
Young Water Seraph - Garb worn when exploring ruins with Sorey in Elysia.
Young Water Seraph: Alt Color - a change of color for Mikleo. Less summer-lake, more winter-ice.
Serious Student Uniform - A neat and tidy uniform that seems to adhere to the dress code perfectly... But if you look closely, there's gym clothes underneath. Even nerds can be bad boys sometimes!
Ocean Lover's Swimsuit - This swimsuit will help unlock the mysteries of the sea. Fitting attire for a budding water seraph indeed.

Edna:
Hat Style (Earth Seraph) - is it true? That hairband is a hand-me-down from her older brother?!
Dark Wind Guardian's Haircut - "Black is good," says Dezel. "It means stains don't show."
Dark Wind Guardian's Haircut (Alt Color) -: "But it's not like I hate white or anything," says Dezel.
Wind Hunter's Haircut - a hat inherited from Dezel. Zaveid looks after it, in his own way.
Traveling Girl: Alt Color - Edna calls it "grape-flavored", but surely she's just jealous.

Sweet Girl: Alt Color - a change of color for Edna. Nice and dark, the better to creep Rose out with.
Dark Wind Guardian - Dezel's clothes. There's probably a story behind his unique getup.
Dark Wind Guardian: Alt Color - A different color... Hmph.
Young Dark Wind - Young Dezel's clothes. "It's what I liked back then."
Wind Hunter - Zaveid's regular garb. Shirts are for weenies!


Diary Entries for Asura (from Lefay)

"22nd Year of the Common Calendar
Month of Verdance"

"The seraph of water appeared and urged me to become the Shepherd. He says I have great potential. But I wonder... Is a lowly swordsmith like myself truly worthy of becoming the Shepherd?"

"25th Year of the Common Calendar
Month of the Sage"

"It has been three years since the seraph named me the Shepherd. I have tried mightily to be worthy of the role, but malevolence rises unabated. I must to more--I need to save as many as I can."

"28th Year of the Common Calendar
Month of the Cycle"

"It's no good... Every day, malevolence encroaches further upon the world. I can stop neither disaster nor war. I am the Shepherd, yet still I am weak. I need greater power if I am to vanquish this malevolence once and for all!"

"31st Year of the Common Calendar
Month of the Chalice"

"I have obtained mythril, with which I mean to forge a mighty blade. Then will I at last have the power I need. Power, power, power... It is all I can think of, night and day."

"42nd Year of the Common Calendar
Month of the Blossoms"

"It is complete at last. The sword that has been my dream for nigh on twenty years. With this blade, I will cut them down! The hellions! The malevolence! All the chaos!"


Elemental strengths/weaknesses:

wind: strong against earth, weak against fire

fire: strong against wind, weak against water

water: strong against fire, weak against earth

earth: strong against water, weak against wind


The Five Lords

Maotelus (void/non-elemental)
Musiphe (fire)
Hyanoa (wind)
Eumacia (earth)
Amenoch (water)

Innominat (lord prior to Mao)

Artorius' Throne Tower Bosses:

Catoblepas (fire tower)
Hippogriff (wind tower)
Ammit (earth tower)
Dinosaur (water tower)