The Choir of Spirit

Spiritual healing

They were surrounded, the flash and manifestations of light from their lances shot across the field as they approached. The Ancestor led the charge, slaughtering soldiers with ease and unnatural speed. Geary was about to speak, but an orb of light struck him in the chest before he could utter a word. The force knoked him down flat on his back. He tried to move, but did so in vain as his body contorted. Dausen rushed over, placing his hand on Geary's chest.
"What happened," he began, scanning the body for a wound, "what hit you?" Geary shuddrred, gasping for air depite his lungs being perfectly functional. The fear was the worst part. Geary was terified, though he had no idea what he was terrified of. This fact only made it worse. Dauson waved his hand over his own eyes. His eyes took on a ghostly look, glowing a faint blue. His smile faded.
He saw the soul, Geary's metaphysical form. The outline of the body linked together by points of light and blue mist. It was unravaling. A darkness grew from the chest, breaking the bonds that held the soul together. Dauson closed his eyes, pulling his hand from Geary's chest slowly, as if ripping the damage out. Dauson let out a labored yell, pushing hiself to not only restore the soul, but to prevent the spread. He succeeded, but the act was exhausting. The soul shined bright, the damage repaired. Dauson keeled over, reaching for a flask tucked in a hidden pocket of his tunic.
He sat up, opened the flask, and drank the liquor within. The flask was empty, and it seemed to invigorate the mage.
"What?" Dauson said through heavy breathing, taking note of Geary's wide eyes and taking jaw, "I did say I'd protect you.

The Choir of Spirit is one of three branches in Arcana Renovatio. It focuses on the healing and protection of the soul. The soul is nothing more than the manifestation of the physical body on the metaphysical plane. Much like the physical body it can be injured, however, it can never be destroyed. Imagine receiving an injury to the physical body that is lethal what doesn't kill you. You simply lay there in a state somewhere between life and death experiencing the most horrific Sensations imaginable. This is what the damage to the soul does. It is one of the most terrifying realities of the world, but members of this branch have found a solution.

Beginning with The Alfen, who thoroughly and immorally studied the soul, this branch was created to fix that which previously was impossible to repair. A person's metaphysical form is complex beyond measure. The intricate connections between potentially countless different manifestations of Arcane Energy were far too complex to reproduce. The soul is adaptive, however, and can restore itself if given the right nudge.

Practitioners office branch have a unique way of communicating with the soul and guide it to its own recovery. These practitioners can restore severed connections to The Divine Hierarchy, reverse the effects that cause deterioration of Ghosts, and guide the soul to heal the damage done by profane arcane power.

Restoration and Religion

Many who practice this branch come from religious backgrounds or end up in a religious movement. Dealing with the metaphysical can have a profound effect on those with such a lust for life.

At some point they may come in contact with a Divine being that wishes to better focus their power to aid their followers. Furthermore, those who are part of a religious group often try to learn this genre as a whole, seeing it as an effect way to better serve their gods.

Skill Tree

Abilities that may be on the skill tree for this branch.


Bonded chain
The practitioner binds himself to an ally through a metaphysical chain that can not only heal soul damage, but funnel arcane energy to the bonded, granting them more power to cast spells if they are practitioners of The Arcane.


Anchor
The practitioner can anchor the soul to any physical thing in their surroundings. This also works on ghosts of any kind. By doing so, damage cannot be done to the soul norcanna goes to deteriorate for the duration of the spell.

Soulsight: The practitioner can waive their hand over their eyes to see metaphysical elements in the environment around them. They will be able to see the soul and better pinpoint where the damage is to the soul. They can also see the souls of others, even behind walls. Practitioners gain a +2 to all soul rolls, are immune to the effects of sneaking, and can detect anything alive around them even if invisible. This does not work on anything that does not posess a soul or a connection to the metaphysical.


Spiritual Renewal:
The practitioner can heal one D20 points of soul damage on a successful soul roll. TR10