{"Not as yet, but you do need a combat focused tame still. I'm assuming that won't be Sunblaze.}
"I hadn't planned on it, though some defensive skills might be nice." Sam replied thinking of what she needed.
{"Well there is an option that may work in her favor with her personality. The beast type is called a 'Stormclaw' it's an air and lightning type. It's an agile, fierce, aerial-influenced feline whose speed and elemental strikes.
It also has a four stage progression when starting this young. It starts with a Stormkit - a house cat sized beast even as a kitten. Its Active Skill is called Static Pounce – It dashes at a target, dealing minor damage, in lower rarity and tier cases, and briefly shocking them.
Her passive skill Electrified Whiskers – Slightly increases dodge rate due to static-boosted reflexes. Used together it could stun a target allowing you or another tame to deal more damage. At this stage of your progression it would help hone your combat skills.
The second stage is Voltclaw - A lynx sized cat, sleek and lean. She'd gain a second active skill called Chain Dash – She'd hit one enemy, then bounces to a second if within range. Dealing lightning damage. Excellent for when you have multiple enemies.
The second passive skill is called Static Speed – She gains a five second burst of movement speed after landing a hit. A deadly combination when timed right.
The third stage is Tempestail - this stage would enlarge her to roughly the size of a panther. Again she'd gain a new active skill called Tempest Coil – which unleashes a whirling storm slash in an arc, dealing AoE damage and pushing lighter enemies back. While the passive skill Storm Dancer – Makes her immune to movement slow effects, reduces fall damage, and gains speed in rain.
Finally we have her final stage Stormclaw - she'd grow to the size of a medium sized tiger, which is still quite large but without all the bulk. Her final active skill would be Thunder Fang – where she can bite a target with a charged strike. If the enemy is immobilized or entangled, the attack deals bonus damage and has a high crit chance.
Her last passive skill Dual Hunt – Where if an enemy is focused on you or an allied beast, a Stormclaw deals +20% damage to that target."}
She looked at the small gray kitten. She was diligently cleaning her face. Her little belly, round with her big meal. Once done she stretched and then lowered the front half of her body. With her little butt up in the air doing a little wiggle, she pounced on her poor unsuspecting sister, who was just finishing her own bath.
She nipped at Iggy's neck then took off like lightning around the cave as Iggy's little growl of annoyance could be heard as she chased after her. Sam laughed to herself
'Well she has the lightning quick reflexes already' she thought. 'Maybe Jarvis was on to something.'
She called them over and in classic cat fashion they ignored her completely. The little gray cat, not being quite as fierce as she pretended, dashed back to Sam to hide amongst her legs.
Sam picked her up and the kitten purred in satisfaction. Almost saying "Ha! You can't get me now!" Sam lifted her in front of her face and smiled.
"How about Tempest…you are definitely a disaster waiting to happen. We'll call you Tempy for short. Does that sound good, my hopefully soon-to-be little Stormclaw?" she asked, placing that kitten on her lap. She scratched behind Tempy's ears and the little kitten purred even more.
Sam used inspect on her once more and sure enough her name had changed and she had the same progression as her sister. Looking over at Sunblaze her progression was a little different thanks to the uncommon core she received.
{Name: Sunblaze
Age: Adult
Species: Domesticated Horse
Level: Un-Integrated
Integrated Process: 20%
HP: Full}
Just as she thought the core had given her a higher boost.
{"From now on I'd recommend feeding Sunblaze wind and light affinity cores. The result would have her Integrating into a 'Dawnsveil Courser' it's a rare wind-light hybrid beast known for speed, grace, and radiant mana. Its kind are said to walk between day and night, unseen by predators and revered by ancient tribes.
Since she's being integrated as a full grown adult her changes will be different from the kittens. Like humans, their Integration steadily grows until adulthood where they will reach their final form. So it will be different from Sunblaze's integration.
Since she's an adult her abilities will have an easier and faster time manifesting because of her strength. At this stage she's still a normal horse physically, but her mana sensitivity is growing. She'll be able to track you using Bonded Rays which will shine a ray of sunlight towards you, even through rough terrain or weather.Her passive Tamer's Bond will begin manifesting by understanding your emotions and tone better.
Even her reins and saddle enchantment will sync with the S.I.S.T.E.M. map, using the passive Coursers Mark allowing you to see where she is. No more hide and seek quests.
It'll be hard to see right now but she'll have a slight glow in the eyes during dawn/dusk. Her mane will occasionally lift like caught in a breeze, even in still air.
Stage two is Awakening the bond. Since she is a domesticated animal and not wild she will naturally bond with her human. It's not the same as a beast bond, it's more of a natural bond between rider and mount.
This stage happens as the integration process enters the 50–99% stage. Her new abilities, while not as strong until full integration, will be Galebound Step - It temporarily boosts speed, agility, and silences hoofsteps. Great for pursuit or escape.
Since she doesn't gain a skill in the first stage her second skill will be Dawnflare Pulse which needs to be unlocked with sunlight exposure. It emits a radiant burst of light that stuns nearby beasts for 1 second, non-damaging, but useful for repositioning.
Her passive skill will be Sun-Linked Bond - When you are mounted, both of you gain increased perception and evade chance.
As for physical changes, her mane and tail will catch and hold light like a prism. Her legs will shimmer faintly, like a heat haze. Her breath will glow faintly golden in cold air. She'll be a sight to be seen. I'm sure you can understand why they were practically worshipped.
Her final stage will be her integrated Form Dawnsveil Courser. When her Integration process is at 100%. Her newest abilities will come at their intended full strength with her other skills being boosted as well.
Her next active skill will be Horizonbound Leap - A leap like wind-glide that can carry her over chasms or obstacles. While midair, it reduces incoming ranged damage.
Her second to last passive skill will be Solar Veil which cloaks both rider and mount in refracted morning light—brief ten seconds of invisibility for travel or ambush.
Her final active skill Aurora Kick is a blinding front-hoof strike that sends a radiant shockwave in a cone (a mount-only combat move, with a high Mana cost it's used rarely).
Her final passive skill is Lightstride; it leaves no tracks and moves silently unless galloping.
Her final form will have her body now faintly emitting dawn-hued reflections, like a glossy opal. Her hooves will glow lightly with a sunrise gradient. And a subtle aura of light wind surrounds her, lifting dust and leaves as she passes. Truly beautiful creatures."}
"Wow, yeah that will be amazing to see. How can we guarantee she'll end up as a Dawnsveil Courser though. What if she integrates as a … Pegasus or something. Not that I'd complain, that would be awesome."
{"Where Pegasus plentiful on your original planet?"} Jarvis asked in a snarky tone insinuating something Sam hadn't quite caught yet.
"Pfft. Of course not, they were myth…. Ahh I see where this rarity thing comes into play again."
Letting Tempy down and making her way towards the kitchen, she made her own dinner and then called it a night. Climbing into bed Iggy made her way towards Sam's chest and snuggled in while Tempy attacked her feet before doing the same.
"Well Jarvis I think that's enough for one day, good night."
{"You've done marvelously Sam, most take at least a few months to get to what you've done in a day. You should be proud. Good night and pleasant dreams.}
The next day Sam woke up bright and early. The sun was bright as it filtered through the cracks in the roof of the cave. Lighting it in dappled rays. She stretched her body, the bed was exactly as uncomfortable as she imagined. The years of use must have conditioned her body too, because after some more twists and turns to loosen her muscles she was in fighting form once again.
"Good morning Jarvis, I think it's high time I choose my first class. Let's see the options, though I'm sure I'll go with the one you suggested."
{"Good morning to you as well Sam. Now is a perfect time for that. Here is a list of your available classes."}
{Congratulations on reaching level 5. The following are support classes that align with your strengths. Please take your time, and chose wisely. Your choice cannot be changed.}
{Support Class Options:
Healer
Due to your training with your 'mother' and advanced scientific knowledge from your previous world, this class focuses on keeping yourself and allies healthy. It also introduces modern medical techniques, making you a vital support in combat and exploration.
Master Crafter
Your hands seem to have a mind of their own when absorbed in creation. Unlike a traditional Crafter, this jack-of-all-trades excels in general crafting, tailoring, alchemy, jewelry making, blacksmithing, and more, improving mundane items with magical enhancements.
Herbalist
Having grown up near a high-tier Herbalist, you possess encyclopedic knowledge of herbs and their effects. You can craft healing balms or deadly poisons, making you versatile in and out of combat.
Artificer
Combining magic and technology, you specialize in creating enchanted gadgets, traps, and mechanical constructs. Your skills turn the battlefield into your workshop, giving you strategic control.
Runescribe
You master magical inscriptions and glyphs, enchanting objects or wards that alter the environment or enhance allies. Your precise craft supports tactical advantages.
Alchemical Tinkerer
Mixing volatile ingredients and magic, you create potions, explosives, and elemental concoctions. Your chaotic experiments can turn the tide of battle but require careful preparation.
Weaver of Threads
Your craft focuses on enchanted garments and jewelry that bind fate, emotions, or memories. You create unique items that carry emotional power and subtle magic.}
"Wow such a variety! but your right Jarvis Master Crafter is probably the best. I don't need to be a healer or herbalist if I can already brew various potions." Sam said after reading her options.
{Support class chosen. Are you sure you wish to choose this class?}
{Yes/No}
Not even having to think about it she thought 'Yes'.
{Ding! You have chosen Master Crafter as your Support Class}
{Double Double Skill Activated: +5 Active Skill slots, +5 Passive Skill slots}
{"Excellent choice. I believe you'll enjoy this one a lot. After all, now you can make yourself a new bed. I suggest opening your profile and checking out your improvements."}
Opening her profile Sam looked at her progress.
{Profile:
Operator: Samantha "Sam" Foreman
Age: 18
Species: Human
Tier: Purple
Level: 5
Experience: 437/507xp
Health: 200/200
Mana: 200/200
Mana Control: 15
Mana Regeneration: 20mp/a
Stats:
Strength (S): 15
Agility (A): 15 (+2)
Perception (P): 15
Vitality (V): 20
Intelligence (I): 15
Wisdom (W): 20
Charisma (C): 15
Luck (L): 9
Available Stat Points: 7
Available Skill Points: 28
Primary Class: None (Available at level 10)
Secondary Class: None (Available at level 15)
Support Class: Master Crafter
Active Skills:
Item Creation - This skill allows the operator to create various non-combat items. Advancing the level allows for more complex items of higher quality*.
Mana: 20 | Cooldown: Variable.
Accessory Weaver – This skill crafts accessories for decorative use as is or items ready for enchantments. Such as rings and pendants. Advancing the level allows for more complex items of higher quality
Mana: 25 | Cooldown: 30s
(Skills Listed Below Require Unlocking)
Human-Forge – This skill allows the operator to mold metal by hand. Refining from raw ore still requires a forge. Advancing the level reduces mana cost and gains the ability to combine ores.
Mana: 40 | Cooldown: 1 min | Duration: Sustained
Mana Hands – This skill allows the operator to summon an extra pair of hands for crafting. Advancing allows for more additional pairs of hands with greater control and task related independence.
Mana: 10/sec | Duration: Sustained
Weapon and Armor Smithing – This skill allows the operator to craft gear. Obtaining this skill opens the Blacksmithing and Tailoring tab with the ability to make cloth and leather armor. Advancing this skill improves quality and improves retention of the beast's or raw materials abilities that are used.
Mana: 35 | Cooldown: Variable.
One Size Fits All – This skill allows the operator to craft gear that Auto-fits the user. Armor is available in two sizes to conserve materials. Advancing this skill reduces mana cost.
Mana: 10 | Cooldown: 10s.
Beast Accessory Weaving – This skill allows the operator to craft beast non-combat equipment. Advancing this skill reduces mana cost and improves quality and improved retention of the beasts or raw materials abilities that are used.
Mana: 25 | Cooldown: 20s.
Beast Armor Smithing – This skill allows the operator to make protective beast gear. Advancing this skill reduces mana cost and improves retention of the beast's or raw materials abilities that are used.
Mana: 30 | Cooldown: 30s
Crafting Repair – This skill allows the operator to repair damaged gear. Advancing this skill reduces mana cost and time it takes to recognize and fix repairs.
Mana: Varies depending on damage| Cooldown: 15s.
Disassemble/Reassemble – This skill allows the operator to disassemble items for repair and reassemble them. It can also be used for sabotage or unexpected weapon or armor failure during battle. Advancing this skill reduces mana cost and speed of assembly or disassembly.
Mana: 25 | Cooldown: 30s.
Passive Skills:
Material Manipulation - Shape and process raw materials with magic.
Waste Not, Want Not - Reuse scraps, reduce waste.
(Skills Listed Below Require Unlocking)
Efficient Crafting – Reduced time and mana cost.
Material Identification – Automatically detects the best materials for a project.
Recursive Inspiration – Occasional idea sparks from crafting.
Mana-Forged Crafting – Extra bonuses from enchant material use.
Enhanced Durability – Crafted items last longer.
Ambient Workshop – Bonus crafting speed/quality near your forge.
Tool Symbiosis – Build affinity with tools for better results.
Forgemind Sync – Crafting restores mana and boosts inspiration}