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MANTIUS also has a dream, in which the second secret of finality offers to reveal itself to him, but he declines.įollowing the realization that the Bejeweled Nuncio has accomplished itself as an aggregator, commander, summoner, and civilar, VARIAN goes off to the warder meeting wearing the Saint of Shadows, which raises some eyebrows, although JOSIAS of the Fifth is likewise literally ill-suited (having been sobered up by Cat barely in time for someone of his number to attend the meeting). She makes the acquaintance of the messenger THADDEUS and she and KHIMERE bond in shared sorrow over reluctant men, following which Kim has a dream about a man, presumably the one who rejected her some time in her past. Of course there are still other abilities to come.ĭuring the night, the First receive messages from warders of the First Tier, summoning one or all of them to: a warder meeting with CINELIS at 4:00 am, a briefing with FIDA at 5:30, and a meeting with AUDEN at 7:30 pm following their first mission.ĬATALINA writes letters, in particular one to TERENTIUS, ending their relationship. This, tied into the similar light & dark theme of the abilities, should heighten the mystery of the black bands. Visually, the bearers and abilities still follow the look of Tron, with dark matter highlighted by light patterns. Dark Designs - delicate tendrils of inky blackness radiate out from the hands of the bearer to manipulate the world.Bright Thoughts - a crown of faint, coruscating light appears around the bearer's head that extends to manipulate the world according to its master's wishes.


Halo Defense - a halo of near-blinding light emanates from the bearer's head, absorbing all energy-based attacks.Umbra Bolts - thick bolts of shadow stuff hurtle from the clenched fists of the bearer.Radiant Gaze - coherent beams of light lance out of the eyes of the black band bearer.The abilities that the black bands grant come with names, as translated through the strange intuitive/mental link that the bearers have gained. There may be other implications to this initial 'choice' in bonding with the Locus crystal. With the option to use either the natural OCV or the MOCV to target opponent DCVs, it reflects the Locus crystal's ability to synchronize itself with its user. The Locus allows you to tap your abilities instinctively However, since the powers aren't purchased as part of the focus, it doesn't mean that someone who has taken the Locus Crystal gains the powers as well. Without the Locus Crystal, there's no power source and therefore no abilities. In general, all these abilities are meant to draw on the Locus Crystal, which provides the power for all these abilities. Notes on Black Band Abilities and the Locus Crystal
