Members born into the Inumaki family are granted the inherited technique of Cursed Speech, their words turning into their weapons, capable of delivering unique and devastating effects unto those they speak with. Many members of this ancient clan choose to live their life in a conscious form of selective mutism, finding unique work arounds to generic forms of conversation as a way to protect those around them from the effects of their terrible curse.
The use of this curse itself is not based around intent, but focus. Uttering any of these phrases, or phrases similar to them will invoke the activation of the curse on those nearest to them. Members of the Inumaki clan must ‘focus’ their words to cause them to travel towards a specific target. The sound waves created in this moment are imbued with Cursed Energy and upon reaching their target evoke the powers of the curse.
Depending on the volume at which the user speaks, the range of this effective technique as well as its detrimental effects are determined, forcing users to get close to their opponents if they wish to preserve their ability to speak. When issuing a command, the user has 15 ‘uses’ before their throat closes up from the pain. Every 2 turns spent not issuing a command results in 3 uses returning to the user, as their muscles relax.
Whispering - 3 Meters.
- [No additional cost]
- [ Cost reduced by 2 Cursed Energy ]
- [ 1 use ] Speaking - 7 Meters.
- [ No additional cost ]
- [ 3 uses ] Screaming - 12 Meters.
- [ Cost increases by 5 Cursed Energy ]
- [ 5 uses ]
- [ Gains +2 Cursed Output ]
10 Cursed Technique Output :
Don’t Move:
Upon uttering this cursed phrase, those targeted by the technique will feel their body begin to lock in place. Their muscles seize up for a moment, forcing them to remain utterly still.
- In order to resist this stun the target must have higher Cursed Energy Output than the users own Output by +2.
- For every 10 Cursed Energy Output the user has above the target, the target remains frozen in place for an additional turn. Those who can resist the power of this Cursed Technique will suffer from
- -4 Dodge Speed until the end of their turn.
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- 22 Cursed Energy Reserves.
Blast Away:
Upon issuing this command, the target of the user will feel an immense kinetic force collide against them from the direction of the Cursed Speech user.
- Those with a Strength less than the users Cursed Output will be sent flying back ten meters at a terrible speed. If they collide against a solid or tense surface they will be damaged at the users Output +4. Those with a Strength above the user’s Cursed Output will slide back four meters, unless their strength is higher than 10 then they will not move at all.
- Upon impacting a solid surface, the target receives a Stable Fracture.
- -19 Cursed Energy Reserves.
Run Away:
This is a unique curse utilized by the Inumaki Clan, one that is completely ineffective against their enemies but one that can be utilized in the protection of their comrades and close friends. Upon activating this technique, the user’s own Cursed Output collides with that of their Comrades.
- If their Comrade has a lower Cursed Output than the target, they’ll be forced to retreat at a Speed equal to their own +4, with an additional 10 Meters worth of Movement Distance.
- If they have a higher Cursed Output, they can choose to succumb to the technique and flee with the aforementioned buffs.
- Depending on the emotional circumstances of the event, users with lower Cursed Output can resist the effects of the curse through sheer force of will, this will be [HOST] dependent.
- -12 Cursed Energy Reserves.
20 Cursed Technique Output :
Esoteric Phrase:
Through harnessing the power of their Cursed Speech, the user may create a unique phrase composed of 1 or 2 words. This phrase is a unique aspect of their Cursed Technique and will only activate for them, the [PLAYER] may submit a request for this word upon its creation as well. The buffs or debuffs incurred by this technique must not be more or less than 4.
Get Twisted:
The Cursed Speech user issues a horrific command, one that can cause incredible disfiguration unto those that come across it. Those targeted by this ability will feel a portion of their body begin to oscillate and twist, ( Arms, torso, legs ) at a violent and dramatic speed. The consequence of using this technique is leaving a limb a bloody, convulsing mess, completely warped out of shape.
- If the user’s C.E Output is above the Endurance of the targeted limb by 4, it becomes unusable for the rest of the Roleplay, unless healed using RCT.
- If the user’s C.E Output is not above the target’s Endurance by 4 or more, the limb remains usable for the remainder of the Roleplay.
- The Limb receives a dramatic break, resulting in a Closed Fracture.
- After using this technique, regardless of the amount of uses you have, your Curse Technique goes on Cooldown for 2 Turns.
- -24 Cursed Energy Reserves.
30 Cursed Technique Output :
Everyone:
As you begin to master the double edged sword that is Cursed Speech. Your understanding of how it operates and how it can be manipulated has greatly expanded, allowing you to access a vast new horizon of capabilities, turning you into a terribly effective combatant when facing a horde of enemies, whether they are Cursed Spirits or Sorcerers. By adding the chant ‘Everyone’ to your Cursed Speech, you are no longer limited to focussing on a single target within the confines of the command you utter, now targeting everyone within range of your technique.
- This increases the cost of your Command by 6 Cursed Energy Reserves.
- Increases the C.E Output by +2.
- Increases the amount of uses by 7.
Crumble Away
It is said that when this command is spoken, destruction is sure to follow. When speaking this command the user often dooms those they inflict it upon, often providing them a grave for which to die in. The sheer devastation this technique can apply to the surrounding environment is capable of leveling cities within the span of minutes with careful and precise application, so long as the user has the reserves to do so. This command is unique, as it does not require a living target, and can be used to destroy the surrounding environments, levelling most buildings [ Host discretion ] in its wake.
- The crater in the ground this technique creates is cylindrical in shape, having a radius of 3 meters and a depth of 12 meters.
- Increases C.E Output by +6.
- -22 Cursed Energy Reserves.
40 Cursed Technique Output :
Sleep:
Considered the most merciful of the commands that reside within the arsenal of the Inumaki Clan, capable of putting down their opponents, non lethally. Subjugating them into an instant sleep, where they cannot be stirred, so long as you do not threaten to wake them. While in this sleep, the user can have some influence as to what their target will dream while they drift into unconsciousness, though this is limited to a single adjective such as ‘scary’, ‘happy’ or ‘sad’. This technique is often used to take an opponent out of a fight quickly, and is employed in both recovery and assassination missions. When utilizing this technique the user must Whisper, though it will cost them 3 uses.
- Targets can resist being put to sleep if their Intelligence is within 5 of the users C.E Output.
- Those who resist being put to sleep will be ‘Dazed’ for two turns, or until hit by an attack.
- Those who are knocked unconscious will awaken if struck with an attack or technique, alternatively they can be peacefully woken by another individual spending 1 turn waking them up.
- -28 Cursed Energy Reserves.
Esoteric Phrase:
Through harnessing the power of their Cursed Speech, the user may create a unique phrase composed of 1 or 2 words. This phrase is a unique aspect of their Cursed Technique and will only activate for them, the [PLAYER] may submit a request for this word upon its creation as well. The buffs or debuffs incurred by this technique must not be more or less than 8.
50 Cursed Technique Output :
Explode:
If you are the sorry son of a bitch who came to this document to see what it means when the Inumaki Clan member says ‘Explode’, I am so very sorry. Upon being struck with this technique, the target is engulfed in a raging inferno of cursed energy, rapidly combusting as it is spurred on by the force of the command. Leaving those who survive this close shave with death horrifically burned, and those who do not less than a scorch mark of their former silhouette against the ground.
- Increases C.E Output by +4.
- Inflicts Third Degree burns on the target’s entire body.
- Everyone within 4 Meters of the target is struck with a force equal to the user’s C.E Output +2, they also receive Second Degree burns.
- -26 Cursed Energy Reserve.