DevDune MUD - guilds:matres:ghelp:skills

achag_blow

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2022-08-25T13:41:03+00:00

Flurry Combo: Achag_blow This is the fourth Combo move learned by an Honored Matre Initiate. The Matre will use percise attack with her fingers to strike vital nerves to inflict maximum damage to an opponent.The skill needs a lot of training to become effective.

adaptation

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2022-08-25T13:41:03+00:00

Skill: Adaptation Once an Honored Matre becomes skilled enough in the methods of controlling her body, she will be able to train herself in adaptation, melding her body quickly through training to be more effective at different combat forms. Adaptation is a passive skill that will allow you to change your build more quickly.

agility

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2022-08-25T13:41:03+00:00

Skill: Agility Speed is a necessity for the Honored Matres and the Initiates have to focus long hours of training to raise your nimbleness to a level preferable for an Honored Matre. This skill will help her stay one step ahead of her opponent in open combat.

alacrity

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2022-08-25T13:41:03+00:00

Alacrity Prerequisite: Condito-Corpus 40 The alacrity skill increases your attack rate, i.e number of attacks per round.

aversion

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2022-08-25T13:41:03+00:00

Skill: Aversion Usage : 'aversion' Prereq: Manipulation 85 Cost : 100 CP Effect Using her abilities in guile and intimidation, the Matre can cause great fear in those near her. With this ability, she can cause people to run in panic, and fear for their lives.

blossom

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2022-08-25T13:41:03+00:00

Flurry Combo: Blossom This is the tenth Combo move learned by an Honored Matre. The Matre will be able to attempt this move after many training sessions in her Flurry Form. The move calls for perfect timing and quick reflexes. The Honored Matre grabs the opponents sleeve and sends a deadly kick to the ribcage. The skill needs a lot of training to become effective.

condito-claritus

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2022-08-25T13:41:03+00:00

Skill: Condito-Claritus Once complete with her mental training, the Honored Matre moves to her final stage of training, which will combine her physical, mental, manipulative, and spiritual abilities to achieve a perfect balance. At this point, the Honored Matre has mastered the arts of seduction and intrigue, and can often perform amazing acts of persuasion. This is the point where one becomes the embodiment of the Order of Hormu.

condito-corpus

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2022-08-25T13:41:03+00:00

Skill: Condito-Corpus Upon completing her Prana-Bindu training, the adept is nearly ready for robing as an Honored Matre. First, however, she must condtion her body and mind in ways never before thought possible. Condito-Corpus is a difficult transition, as it involves the decentralization of the nervous system to localize reflexes in the limbs. This means that the Matres can react to attacks without their brain having to give the signal. This is the hallmark of the speed that the Matres ar…

condito-mentis

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2022-08-25T13:41:03+00:00

Skill: Condito-Mentis When the adept finally becomes robed and dubbed an Honored Matre, her training still has only just begun. She has developed her body into a fearsome fighting machine that can overcome nearly any opponent. But now she must use train her mental capacities beyond those thought capable by human beings.

dimmak

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2022-08-25T13:41:03+00:00

Dim Mak Prerequisite: Flurry 50 Syntax: 'dim_mak' By striking a cluster of nerves you disable your opponent. On a successful hit your opponent will be unable to attack for a number of rounds. Training the flurry skill improves your chances of hitting your opponent with the Dim Mak attack, and increases the number of rounds your opponent is disabled.

endure

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2022-08-25T13:41:03+00:00

Skill: Endure Usage : 'endure' Prereq: Flurry 100 COST : 100 CP Effect After mastering Flurry an Honored Matres can use her training to channel the damage she receives in combat to her intensity.

enrage

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2022-08-25T13:41:03+00:00

Skill: Enrage Usage : 'enrage ' or 'enrage all' Prereq: Manipulation 15 Cost : 15 CP Effect: Using insults and various nuances of manipulation, a Matres initiate can cause her enemies to lose their cool, causing them to recklessly charge and expose themselves in their rage.

enslave

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2022-08-25T13:41:03+00:00

Skill: Enslave Usage : 'enslave ' Prereq: Manipulation 50 Cost : 50 CP Effect Using advanced seduction techniques, the Matre can cause an enemy to become weak to further manipulations. The target will also become passive, and will stop fighting the player. Attacking the enslaved target will remove the passivity but they will still be weak to manipulations.

entice

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2022-08-25T13:41:03+00:00

Skill: Entice Usage : 'entice' Prereq: Manipulation 60 Cost : 50 CP Effect Using advanced seduction techniques, the Matre can, cause men around her to desire her and fight for her attentions. This will literally cause all males in the room to attack each other.

extrapolation

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2022-08-25T13:41:03+00:00

Skill: Extrapolation Although perceived to be completely under control of their reflexes and anger, the Hormu Order actually puts a large emphasis on mental discipline. Students are taught how to become proficient in deduction and reasoning. Only this way can each Initiate eventually hope to become a well-rounded Honored Matre.

fameasser

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2022-08-25T13:41:03+00:00

Flurry Combo: Fameasser This is the seventh Combo move learned by an Honored Matre. The Matre will nimbly jump into the air then send a deadly kick at the opponents throat. The skill needs a lot of training to become effective. Use: To use Fameasser type

finesse

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2022-08-25T13:41:03+00:00

Finesse Prerequisite: Condito-Mentis 25 Improving your finesse in combat will result in significantly reduced fatigue and stress levels. Greater training give greater reduction. See also: fatigue, stress

focus

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2022-08-25T13:41:03+00:00

Skill: Focus Usage: 'focus ' Prereq: Lore 35 Cost: 25 CP and 1 CP per round. Effect Allows you to focus your combat on one area. Valid areas of focus: healing, attacks, defense, none

foresight

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2022-08-25T13:41:03+00:00

Skill: Foresight Foresight is one of the most important skills of an Honored Matres who wishes to practice the Resheph Form. With an incredible amount of training the Honored Matres can use her combat experience to foresee attacks and openings when fighting and opponent.

health

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2022-08-25T13:41:03+00:00

Skill: Health One of a Matres Initiate's first concentrations is on physical health. She is put under a rigid workout routine and put on a strict diet. The standards for Matres membership are very high. The Health Skill will help you with any aspect relating to hit points or healing and regen.

heel_lash

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2022-08-25T13:41:03+00:00

Flurry Combo: Heel_Lash This is the Third Combo move learned by an Honored Matre. The Heel Lash is a rough technique normally seen in every day street fights. The simple move is amplified by the Honored Matres superior lower body strength to give a bone crushing blow with her heel.

imbibe

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2022-08-25T13:41:03+00:00

Skill: Imbibe Usage : 'imbibe ' Prereq: Lore 80 Cost : None Effect Using enhanced methods of healing gained from their, knowledge in Lore, the Matres Adept can ingest a certain amount of an ingredient in order to replenish her mind or body. This is a higher level

inertia

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2022-08-25T13:41:03+00:00

Skill: Inertia Countering her opponent is an essential technique for an Honored Matre while she is in the Resheph Form. In order for her to do sufficient damage to her opponents she must train to increase the inertia of her counter attacks. Inertia will improve the damage of your counter attacks.

intensity

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2022-08-25T13:41:03+00:00

Skill: Intensity This skill allows the Honored Matre to become more intense than normally possible, increasing damage and bonuses by even more, though it may take longer to achieve an intense (glowing eyes) state. Prerequisite: Prana-Bindu level 15

jab

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2022-08-25T13:41:03+00:00

Flurry Combo: Jab This is the fifth Combo move learned by an Honored Matre Initiate. The Matre will use her amazing speed to jab the enemy with two percise blows using both of her hands in an attempt to severely injure the opponent.The skill needs a lot of training to become effective.

khonasana

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2022-08-25T13:41:03+00:00

Flurry Combo: Khonasana This is the eighth Combo move learned by an Honored Matre. The Matre will use her now finely attuned muscles to flip into the air and land a damaging kick with both of her feet. The skill needs a lot of training to become effective.

knife_hand

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2022-08-25T13:41:03+00:00

Flurry Combo: Knife_Hand This is the first Combo move learned by an Honored Matre Initiate. This attack is an ancient technique passed down through the students of the martial arts for many ages. An Honored Matre will use her hand to give a quick and powerful strike to her opponent.

lore

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2022-08-25T13:41:03+00:00

Skill: Lore For thousands of years Honored Matres have push their limits in training to become masters of their bodies. This lore has been passed down from generation to generation as they persevered and enhanced these sacred techniques. These techniques learned from their lore improves their offense, defense, and healing.

lotus

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2022-08-25T13:41:03+00:00

Flurry Combo: Lotus This is the ninth Combo move learned by an Honored Matre. The Matre will perform one of her most elegant and fine tuned attacks. The lotus is a devastating combat move that uses the Matres strong leg muscles and precision to deal a deadly kick with her toes.The skill needs a lot of training to become effective.

manipulation

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2022-08-25T13:41:03+00:00

Manipulation An Honored Matre is greatly skilled in manipulating the aggression of others for her own benefit. She can either heighten aggression, causing others to attack, or subdue it, causing cowardice. The trainable skill 'manipulation' enhances and unlocks all those skills in the Manipulation skilltree. It is considered to be the least important skilltree, and should be trained last.

momentum

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2022-08-25T13:41:03+00:00

Momentum Prerequisite: Prana-Bindu 30 Momentum increases the damage you do in flurry, and to a lesser extent katahzirui. In flurry form each combo strike gains a damage bonus if the strike before it landed successfully. Training the momentum skill increases that damage bonus. It is not known how momentum increases damage in katahzirui.

multi-opponent

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2022-08-25T13:41:03+00:00

Skills: Multi-Opponent Honored Matres are trained to fight in some of the most dangerous circumstances. They are expected to handle combat encounters ranging from single opponent combat to fighting a crowd of warriors. It takes a special training to be able to fight more the one opponent at a time and the Matres must practice long hours to perfect it.

power

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2022-08-25T13:41:03+00:00

Skill: Power The Matres Initiate spends many hours every day learning how to utilize her body in ways that will maximize the power of her strikes. This results in the devastation seen in the hits that every Honored Matre is capable of. The Power Skill will increase the damage of all your hits.

prana-bindu

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2022-08-25T13:41:03+00:00

Skill: Prana-Bindu Upon completion of her sabda training, an adept begins conditioning her nervature and musculature to work as one. This involves control of every tiny muscle fiber individually. This is very difficult training, but with a good amount of patience, the adept will notice her skills become far better. Like Sadba, this is a stylistic skill and will improve you in almost every respect.

reflexes

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2022-08-25T13:41:03+00:00

Skill: Reflexes One of the most fine tuned traits of Honored Matres Initiates are their reflexes. The Initiates will spend every waking moment running through a variety of reflex movements to keep her reflexes perfectly trained with certain stimulation.

relaxation

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2022-08-25T13:41:03+00:00

Skill: Relaxation Relaxation skill improves your regen and healing abilities, and also allows you to eventually gain the relaxed combat form. Prerequisites: Lore 10 See also: Relaxed

sabda

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2022-08-25T13:41:03+00:00

Skill: Sabda The newly appointed initiate begins her training by learning the fundamentals of physical conditioning and martial-arts training. The initiate is taught proper balance and muscle control, and how to properly utilize all parts of her body as weapons.

soak

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2022-08-25T13:41:03+00:00

Skill: Soak Usage : 'soak in ' Prereq: Lore 50 Cost : None Effect Using enhanced methods of healing gained from their, knowledge in Lore, the Matres Adept can soak her wrappings in various herbs and chemicals which are known for their healing properties.

spatial_awareness

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2022-08-25T13:41:03+00:00

Skills: Spatial Awareness One of the most important skills for the defense of an Honored Matres who uses the Resheph Form is her training of Spatial Awareness. The Honored Matres will train it by isolating thier senses and mastering her ability to detect changes in her surroundings. Once she can obtain a Spatial Awareness her defensive advantage in combat will improve drastically.

svansa

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2022-08-25T13:41:03+00:00

Flurry Combo: Svansa This is the sixth Combo move learned by an Honored Matre. The Matre will use her exceptional skill of agility and reflexes as she uses her waist as a catalyst to send her leg crashing at an opponents groin causing unimaginable pain. The skill needs a lot of training to become effective.

sweep

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2022-08-25T13:41:03+00:00

Flurry Combo: Sweep This is the Second Combo move learned by an Honored Matre. The sweep technique has been a widely used skill for many melee combat artists throughout history. The user sends a low sweeping kick at the enemy to cause the enemy to lose balance or to cause lower body damage. The technique itself is simple but the Honored Matre have perfected it to create a deadly attack.

tenacity

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2022-08-25T13:41:03+00:00

Tenacity Prerequisite: Prana-Bindu 50 In flurry and katahzirui form you will sometimes gain a follow-on attack if one of your attacks is negated (through a defense skill, special ability, etc.). This follow-on attack will have a description like “you see through the defenses and attack

thwart

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2022-08-25T13:41:03+00:00

Skills: Thwart One of the advantages of the Honored Matres Resheph Form is the ability to thwart an enemy attack. It takes an Honored Matres many training sessions in manipulation and in resheph for the technique to be effective. USE: 'thwart

toughness

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2022-08-25T13:41:03+00:00

Skill: Toughness An Honored Matres Initiate must spend days in some of the most extreme conditions to train her body to resist damage from a variety of sources. This training prepares her for whatever she may face in the battlefield. The Toughness Skill will improve your tolerance to damage in battle.

vehemence

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2022-08-25T13:41:03+00:00

Skill: Vehemence This skill allows the Honored Matre to become EVEN MORE intense than ever possible, increasing damage and bonuses by even more, though it may take longer to achieve an intense (glowing eyes) state. Prerequisite: Condito-Claritus level 50

wrap

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2022-08-25T13:41:03+00:00

Skill: Wrap Usage : 'wrap' Prereq: Lore 15 Cost : 5 CP Effect Using her wisdom and lore of healing techniques, a Matres initiate can apply pressure bandages to her wounds, enabling her to continue the fight as her nervature continues to heal the wounds.