Post by Eloell on Oct 28, 2022 20:45:48 GMT -5
MAGIC IN CAMBRIA
The strain of magic in Cambria is the same as Coheed--with a twist (see bottom for twist). It is a passive manifestation that is present in every single citizen of Cambria without exception. The magic renders the kingdoms' citizens, put quite simply, as enhanced humans. Each citizen of Cambria is born with 1 physical enhancement and 1 sense enhancement. The enhancements are at random, as if a dice was rolled within the womb.PHYSICAL ENHANCEMENTS
STRENGTH
The enhanced strength looks like possessing twice the strength of what the average individual of equivalent build and capability could attain. That is to say, a small child's "twice as much strength" would likely still not best a grown average man; an adult woman with enhanced strength, however, would surely match or even best that of an average adult man. Think of it as your character being able to lift alone what would normally require two.
SPEED
The enhanced speed looks like being a pinch faster than any other individual not of this kingdom. They do not possess super speed, mind you, but they will be the first in a running race and the first to snatch the last cookie from the jar. When faced with another woman of Cambria who also has enhanced speed, a roll of the dice is required to determine who was quicker in that instance. In respect to this magical enhancement, in any combative engagement with a woman of Cambria it is to be assumed that the Cambria woman has the edge on speed.
DEXTERITY
The enhanced dexterity looks like superior aim and an uncanny ability to do things quickly and precisely and with little practice, particularly with one's hands. The dexterous woman of Cambria will always be precise with blows, always hits the mark with arrows (unless outside factors intervene), and can easily learn and master new weapons. In respect to this magical enhancement, in any combative engagement with a woman of Coheed it is to be assumed that her blows are impossibly accurate.
SENSE ENHANCEMENTS
SIGHT
The enhanced sight looks like better-than-perfect vision with the ability to clearly see things as far as a mile away when intentionally narrowing the gaze.
SOUND
The enhanced sense of sound looks like perfect hearing equipped with the ability to hone in and hear sounds through walls, within reason, and speaking voices as far away as half a mile, circumstances allowing.
SMELL
The enhanced sense of smell looks like the ability to catch and identify aromas from great distances, including the special perk of being able to hold scents for many days and follow trails that are days old.
THE TWIST
The "twist" that women of Cambria possess that sets their magic apart from the magic of Coheed is that they all have super strength. When a woman of Cambria reaches maturity, at her first blood, she undergoes a ceremony in which she receives tattoos on her wrists, after which she has 20x the strength of a strong man; there is no comparison between the strength of a woman of Cambria and anything else.
It should be noted that the strength is specifically in her arms and hands, not in the rest of her body. It is also super strength, not super durability, so bringing the bare flesh of her hand in contact with hard materials will still break the skin and possibly the bones. To counteract this weakness, the women of Cambria usually fight in brass knuckles.
The greatest manifestation of their super strength is in the unconquerable downward slash of their swords, and their ability to lift (or throw) extremely heavy things.
If a woman was already born with enhanced strength, it set her apart even among women of Cambria as being stronger than average.