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POWER INFO
May. 5th, 2014 05:32 pmCrystal Vials
The crystal vials provided by the NEIR Corporation allow the user to transform into a Crystal Dreamer. Every vial is unique, but will be in one of five different colours. These colours, and the powers associated with them, are directly related to the nature of the wish made.
In addition, you will notice that some vials are made of clearer crystal than others. A higher clarity indicates a wish that is more pure than others. A wholly selfish dream (that only benefits the dreamer) will result in a very low clarity, and reduces the amount and kind of powers a dreamer can use. At low clarity levels, it will also be more difficult to use powers, and their results will be less reliable. There are many ways to gain a higher clarity level :
❈ By trading in a certain amount of crystal tears
❈ Through special events
❈ By making significant sacrifices for others
Using your powers against other Crystal Dreamers or against NEIR agents will result in a reduced clarity level, as will other selfish actions. Some special events may also affect your clarity level.
Keep an eye on your crystal vial! If it is lost, you will be unable to transform until you can reclaim it again. You can only ever have your own, unique crystal vial.
In addition, you will notice that some vials are made of clearer crystal than others. A higher clarity indicates a wish that is more pure than others. A wholly selfish dream (that only benefits the dreamer) will result in a very low clarity, and reduces the amount and kind of powers a dreamer can use. At low clarity levels, it will also be more difficult to use powers, and their results will be less reliable. There are many ways to gain a higher clarity level :
❈ By trading in a certain amount of crystal tears
❈ Through special events
❈ By making significant sacrifices for others
Using your powers against other Crystal Dreamers or against NEIR agents will result in a reduced clarity level, as will other selfish actions. Some special events may also affect your clarity level.
Keep an eye on your crystal vial! If it is lost, you will be unable to transform until you can reclaim it again. You can only ever have your own, unique crystal vial.
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Powers
A dreamer's powers are based on both the nature of their dream and the nature of the dreamer themselves. Generally, the dreamer's powers will centre around an object or element that is very close to their heart. This element is a reflection of the dreamer as a person, and can range from the traditional elements of earth, air, fire, and water to more abstract concepts such as the heart, blood, or truth.
In addition, the dreamer's crystal vial will also be related to their powers. Someone with the power to alter time, for example, might have a Quartz vial. Someone with fire-based powers might have a vial made of Topaz.
A dreamer's powers are limited by their clarity level. At clarity level 1, a dreamer's powers will be unreliable at best. Their powers become more effective as they climb the clarity level ladder, and at Level 5, they will be able to use their powers to their full ability, and unleash their Crystalline Burst.
A Crystalline Burst is the most powerful attack a Crystal Dreamer can use. Studies have shown that yelling the name of this attack while using it triples its effectiveness, so all Crystal Dreamers will be assigned a name for their Crystalline Burst upon admission into the program. Use this power wisely : they use huge amounts of energy, and overuse may even cause a dreamer to drop clarity levels.
When the presence of shadows is detected nearby, the crystal vials transform into weapons, which are used to conduct the raw energy of the dreamer and convert it into their powers. This is the official company line on why a dreamer can never allow their vials to become completely opaque - if they do, they won't be able to use their powers at all.
The weapon in question will usually take the form of something the dreamer is used to wielding in their own world. In the case that they do not normally use any weapons at all, the dreamer will be assigned a weapon that NeirCo believes they could handle. Training rooms are provided in the NeirCo building so that everyone has a chance to practice using their weapons before they are sent out into the city itself.
In addition, the dreamer's crystal vial will also be related to their powers. Someone with the power to alter time, for example, might have a Quartz vial. Someone with fire-based powers might have a vial made of Topaz.
A dreamer's powers are limited by their clarity level. At clarity level 1, a dreamer's powers will be unreliable at best. Their powers become more effective as they climb the clarity level ladder, and at Level 5, they will be able to use their powers to their full ability, and unleash their Crystalline Burst.
A Crystalline Burst is the most powerful attack a Crystal Dreamer can use. Studies have shown that yelling the name of this attack while using it triples its effectiveness, so all Crystal Dreamers will be assigned a name for their Crystalline Burst upon admission into the program. Use this power wisely : they use huge amounts of energy, and overuse may even cause a dreamer to drop clarity levels.
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Weapons
When the presence of shadows is detected nearby, the crystal vials transform into weapons, which are used to conduct the raw energy of the dreamer and convert it into their powers. This is the official company line on why a dreamer can never allow their vials to become completely opaque - if they do, they won't be able to use their powers at all.
The weapon in question will usually take the form of something the dreamer is used to wielding in their own world. In the case that they do not normally use any weapons at all, the dreamer will be assigned a weapon that NeirCo believes they could handle. Training rooms are provided in the NeirCo building so that everyone has a chance to practice using their weapons before they are sent out into the city itself.
