Speed // Friction Spell in Kingsmaker | World Anvil

Speed // Friction

"So ... you and your speedy pet came to me for what?
...
What to do after you two underwent symbiosis?
Well, brace yourself, boy, this will not be pretty.
The need for speed will whittle you down if you don't know where to find temporal boxenstops."

Accelat service station

Burning Step // Static Boom


Depending on the way an Accelor runs can they cause special effects with their very steps. The burning step is a technique, that got perfected in the Savannas of Stiria, as a way to impose rival tribes with the dance of friction, performing rapid figure dances using their flaming bare feet to paint momentary artworks into the sky. But this usage of the special skin of an Accelor can also be used for setting other body parts ablaze, causing a rapid flurry of searing blows and kicks.
 
With technology advancing steadily in Etherium was it a matter of time until someone invented a special suit for Accelors to turn their traditional blazing run into one of electric friction. The Staticor-suit allows the runner to charge up a static boom comparable to an EMP if altering the step to a rubbing run. To allow the usage of both feet-based techniques can the soles of this suit apply and remove the static friction at will.

Waterwalk // Shattershock


It is not surprising that an Accelor can run with ease across the water or even oceans. Their lack of a need for naval transportation renders them an excellent way to keep a low profile, performing small shipments to remote islands with a running courier.
 
By altering their running stance to maximize the pressure dome Accelors push in front of them can they achieve earth-shattering results. The pressure dome is able to crush wood and even thinner rock walls with ease. Just running at top speed past an unsuspecting bystander can cause a gruesome awakening when the milisecond passed.
"As we discussed. Your way of running matters.
Never forget it or you will be a wanted man even faster than you can run.
Now repeat it. Our goal is to make you a capable and beneficial Accelor."

Run-off // Self-Heal


Venoms, poisons and all matters of damaging skin tissue are useless against an Accelor as long as they can run. Controlling their speed they can find the perfect surrounding temperature to eliminate all surface damage or just speed up their effect to the end with a focused metabolism acceleration to process the poison faster than it can take effect..
 
Furthermore is the body of an Accelor living in a state of perpetual speed, shortening their life expectancy in exchange for a rapid recovery. Broken bones heal in mere minutes, wounds in seconds. But that ability comes with a huge appetite.
All Accelors have to rely on much greasy food to keep their energy levels at a high and not collapse of thirst and hunger.
Aquired Through:
Symbiosis with a -todo-
General Name
Accelor
Related School
Rare manifestation of the gate of matter
Related Element
Strong association to the wind element / Mediocre association to the fire element /
Weak association to the earth element / Extremely weak association to the water element
Effect Duration
As long as the Accelor moves

Body Alternations


As it is the case with most abilities of the Veil, comes this symbiosis with a series of small body adjustment to compliment the ludicrous speed levels to not fall prey to friction and heat.
Their skin feels rubbery and fairly stretch having changed the composition of it to a heat resistant and absorbant skin-like alloy. Blood and digestion system has evolved to support the rapid nourishment need while keeping some parts of this system at normal speed. All in all is the body adapted to run fast and keep the runner in shape.
 
"Your body is changing with each sprint taken. Currently are you still unable to bear the acceleration, thats why we restricted you and brought you here. The first step after becoming an Accelor can be your last. Run in a rock, dead. Stumble. Good luck with the landing. We from Accelat help you to do your first sprints under our observation while our chronomancer slow down your metabolism. You will famish in 10 of our seconds when stepping out of this containment unit. Follow our lead for the next 2 weeks and you will be able to control your speed.
We stand with our name for your success."

"If you happen to survive the test of skill and become a fully fledged Accelor are you a valuable addition to each and every team ... as long as they can afford supplying you with food. Most however prefer Electricity Automatons for that step.
It is much easier to deal with a growing radioactivity than with an always hungry runner like you.
But don't despair, Accelors are always wanted, especially those trained by Accelat Industries."

Mauze Tung


Cover image: by Vertixico

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Dec 19, 2022 03:23

Hmmm. Can they perform more of the comicbook character "the Flash" powers? Vibrate out of chains and ropes? Run up the sides of buildings? It is an interesting power. There are a few english grammar issues. Waterwalk/ Shattershock section missing "h" in earth-shattering.

Dec 19, 2022 15:00 by Soulwing

I fixed the grammar issues, thanks ^^   As for flash-type powers. Yes all of these are possible, but they need some overstretching meditation into different gates, especially the gate of autumn (wind) and the gate of spring (earth)   The wind gate allows for additional balance for gravity-defying shenanigans like running along walls or ceilings. And the earth gate may grant some vibration powers taking inspiration from burrowing and quake magic.

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