Pactone
"The core of Pact Magic is the depth of a bond between a pactone and their partner. Where there is a great trust and intimacy, a pactone and partner duo can perform great feats."Pactones are magical creatures originating from the world of Etyuna. Their particular composition allows them to be one of the few beings in the Akatasphere that can transform emotions into magic without outside implements. They are also able to perform this function for other beings as long as the pact partner has an organic mental structure and the two beings are capable of sympathizing and synchronizing.- "Practical Introduction to Pactones," 3rd Edition
Variety of Pactones
Pactones come in just about any size, shape, and coloration one can imagine. Some resemble unique and fantastical creatures, while others may look like ordinary dogs, horses, or any other common animal. Aside from general magic use functions and companionship, pactones can perform just about any function that is suited to them. There is a specific type of pactone that is often used in construction, for example, both as haulers and builders. On top of their already staggering variety, some pactones can change their forms as they become more powerful and can even assume humanlike forms. It's worth noting that most pactones can communicate with people, either through a mind link or regular speaking, and they occasionally make settlements of their own when not roaming the world.The Pact Quest
The relationships between pactones and people are so ingrained in the culture of Etyuna that there is an entire tradition around finding a pact partner and bonding with them, then furthering personal development for both pactone and partner. This is the Pact Quest, which begins with choosing a pactone, followed by traveling on a pilgrimage, with milestones marked by magical duels with significant pact masters.Notable Pactones
- Pippin, pictured to the right with his partner Selda. Together, they underwent a Pact Quest that was unusually plagued by factions looking to use pactones for nefarious purposes, and their success in repelling the villains gave them a degree of significance.
- The Dog Squad, a trio of traveling doglike pactone mercenaries who help out where they can and how they can: Sparki, a small bearded dog whose fierce barks and bark-based magic give her great force in combat; Bo, a larger fluffy black and white dog who handles most of the administration and diplomacy; and Rose, a small straw-colored dog devoted to healing both physical and mental wounds as she can.
- Asceron, a dragonlike pactone who made a pact with a Tensakutan world traveler when they were both very young. Even as time and distance caused them to grow apart, their bond was so deep that they always knew that they could come back to each other for support.
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I love the idea of going on a Pact Quest to find your pactone and then to further bond with them. Sounds like there could be some great stories from that. :)