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| style="background:lightyellow"|There are a variety of [[Great Spirits|Great Nature Totems]]; this skill focuses on the bonding with each of them and is only available to those who live in nature communes. Bonding with a totem will gain you some ability associated with that totem. SPIRITS will list all the totems you are currently bonded with. Upon mastery of that level, you can specialize in creating a deep bond with one totem that is associated with the nature commune you live in.
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[[Image:Totems.jpg|thumb|Nature (by Folken)]]
[[Image:Totems.jpg|thumb|Nature (by Folken)]]


==Squirrel==
{{AB
|skillname = Squirrel
|syntax = SPIRITBOND SQUIRREL <br>
SPIRITRELEASE SQUIRREL <br>
:FORAGE
|description = No one is better at survival than Squirrel. Bonding with this spirit will grant the ability to <tt>FORAGE</tt> for food in the forests.
|notes = You won't get anything in a location if someone else has foraged in it that month.
}}


{|
{{AB
|-
|skillname = Night
| style="background:darkblue; color:white"|'''Syntax:'''
|syntax = SPIRITBOND NIGHT <br>
|-
SPIRITRELEASE NIGHT
| style="background:lightblue"|<tt>SPIRITBOND SQUIRREL</tt><br/>
|description = The deviousness of Mother Night can be yours when bonding to her dark spirit. She will cloak you with shadows at night, hiding your actions from sight. You can only bond with her at night.
<tt>SPIRITRELEASE SQUIRREL</tt><br/>
}}
<tt>FORAGE</tt>
|-
|}
No one is better at survival than Squirrel. Bonding with this spirit will grant the ability to <tt>FORAGE</tt> for food in the forests.
 
{|
|-
| style="background:darkgreen; color:white"|'''Additional Notes:'''
|-
| style="background:lightgreen"|You won't get anything in a location if someone else has foraged in it that month.
|-
|}
 
==Night==
 
{|
|-
| style="background:darkblue; color:white"|'''Syntax:'''
|-
| style="background:lightblue"|<tt>SPIRITBOND NIGHT</tt><br/>
<tt>SPIRITRELEASE NIGHT</tt>
|-
|}
The deviousness of Mother Night can be yours when bonding to her dark spirit. She will cloak you with shadows at night, hiding your actions from sight. You can only bond with her at night.


==Skunk==
{{AB
|skillname = Skunk
|syntax = SPIRITBOND SKUNK <br>
SPIRITRELEASE SKUNK <br>
:SPRAY <target> <br>
:SPRAY GROUND
|description = The defense of [[Great Spirit Skunk|Skunk]] is yours when you bond with him. You can <tt>SPRAY</tt> your enemies with Skunk's stink. If you spray the ground, the stink of the room will make anyone standing within it untrackable. It will also throw off any trackers who wander into a stinky room while tracking someone, regardless of where the target stands.
}}


{|
{{AB
|-
|skillname = Sun
| style="background:darkblue; color:white"|'''Syntax:'''
|syntax = SPIRITBOND SUN <br>
|-
SPIRITRELEASE SUN
| style="background:lightblue"|<tt>SPIRITBOND SKUNK</tt><br/>
|cost = Regeneration: 2/6 Ego
<tt>SPIRITRELEASE SKUNK</tt><br/>
|description = Just as Sun is the centre of the solar system, so too does he represent the center of your being. As above, so below. Bonding with Sun will grant you 2/6 ego regeneration during daylight hours. You can only bond with Sun during the day.
<tt>SPRAY <target></tt><br/>
}}
<tt>SPRAY GROUND</tt>
|-
|}
The defense of Skunk is yours when you bond with him. You can <tt>SPRAY</tt> your enemies with Skunk's stink. If you spray the ground, the stink of the room will make anyone standing within it untrackable. It will also throw off any trackers who wander into a stinky room while tracking someone, regardless of where the target stands.


==Sun==
{{AB
 
|skillname = Rock
{|
|syntax = SPIRITBOND ROCK <br>
|-
SPIRITRELEASE ROCK
| style="background:darkblue; color:white"|'''Syntax:'''
|description = Nothing is more immovable than Old Man Rock and bonding with him will help stop unwanted summons.
|-
}}
| style="background:lightblue"|<tt>SPIRITBOND SUN</tt><br/>
<tt>SPIRITRELEASE SUN</tt>
|-
|}
Just as Sun is the centre of the solar system, so too does he represent the center of your being. As above, so below. Bonding with Sun will grant you 2/6 ego regeneration during daylight hours. You can only bond with Sun during the day.


==Rock==
{{AB
|skillname = Moon
|syntax = SPIRITBOND MOON <br>
SPIRITRELEASE MOON
|cost = Regeneration: 2/6 Mana
|description = The benevolent spirit of Moon will grace you with 2/6 mana regeneration at night when she is out. She can only be bonded at night.
}}


{|
{{AB
|-
|skillname = Crow
| style="background:darkblue; color:white"|'''Syntax:'''
|syntax = SPIRITBOND CROW <br>
|-
SPIRITRELEASE CROW <br>
| style="background:lightblue"|<tt>SPIRITBOND ROCK</tt><br/>
:CAW
<tt>SPIRITRELEASE ROCK</tt>
|description = When touched by Crow, you can let out a terrifying <tt>CAW</tt> and any personal enemies who hear will be forced to flee.
|-
}}
|}
Nothing is more immovable than Old Man Rock and bonding with him will help stop unwanted summons.


{|
{{AB
|-
|skillname = Tree
| style="background:darkgreen; color:white"|'''Additional Notes:'''
|syntax = SPIRITBOND TREE <br>
|-
SPIRITRELEASE TREE
| style="background:lightgreen"|Only reduces the odds of a summons, doesn't prevent them entirely.
|cost = Regeneration: 10/10 Health
|-
|description = While in the presence of a mystic tree of your commune, it will heal you, granting 10/10 health regeneration, so long as you are bonded with the gentle spirit of Tree.
|}
}}
 
==Moon==
 
{|
|-
| style="background:darkblue; color:white"|'''Syntax:'''
|-
| style="background:lightblue"|<tt>SPIRITBOND MOON</tt><br/>
<tt>SPIRITRELEASE MOON</tt>
|-
|}
The benevolent spirit of Moon will grace you with 2/6 mana regeneration at night when she is out. She can only be bonded at night.
 
==Crow==
 
{|
|-
| style="background:darkblue; color:white"|'''Syntax:'''
|-
| style="background:lightblue"|<tt>SPIRITBOND CROW</tt><br/>
<tt>SPIRITRELEASE CROW</tt><br/>
<tt>CAW</tt>
|-
|}
When touched by Crow, you can let out a terrifying <tt>CAW</tt> and any personal enemies who hear will be forced to flee.
 
==Tree==
 
{|
|-
| style="background:darkblue; color:white"|'''Syntax:'''
|-
| style="background:lightblue"|<tt>SPIRITBOND TREE</tt><br/>
<tt>SPIRITRELEASE TREE</tt>
|-
|}
While in the presence of a mystic tree of your commune, it will heal you, granting 10/10 health regeneration, so long as you are bonded with the gentle spirit of Tree.
 
==Groundhog==
 
{|
|-
| style="background:darkblue; color:white"|'''Syntax:'''
|-
| style="background:lightblue"|<tt>SPIRITBOND GROUNDHOG</tt><br/>
<tt>SPIRITRELEASE GROUNDHOG</tt><br/>
<tt>BURROW [ABOVE|BELOW|<dir>]</tt><br/>
<tt>DIG</tt><br/>
<tt>BURY <item></tt>
|-
|}
The spirit of Groundhog will allow you to burrow into the ground. <tt>BURROW BELOW</tt> will allow you to break through the surface or dig deeper down. You can dig upwards with <tt>BURROW ABOVE</tt>. To move horizontally, use <tt>BURROW <dir></tt>.


{{AB
|skillname = Groundhog
|syntax = SPIRITBOND GROUNDHOG <br>
SPIRITRELEASE GROUNDHOG <br>
:BURROW [ABOVE{{!}}BELOW{{!}}<dir>] <br>
:DIG <br>
:BURY <item>
|description = The spirit of Groundhog will allow you to burrow into the ground. <tt>BURROW BELOW</tt> will allow you to break through the surface or dig deeper down. You can dig upwards with <tt>BURROW ABOVE</tt>. To move horizontally, use <tt>BURROW <dir></tt>.
<br>
You may also <tt>BURY</tt> items in the ground beneath you, and <tt>DIG</tt> up anything others have buried.
You may also <tt>BURY</tt> items in the ground beneath you, and <tt>DIG</tt> up anything others have buried.
}}


==Trout==
{{AB
 
|skillname = Trout
{|
|syntax = SPIRITBOND TROUT <br>
|-
SPIRITRELEASE TROUT
| style="background:darkblue; color:white"|'''Syntax:'''
|description = Swim as free as Trout by bonding with his spirit. You will also be able to breathe underwater and sleep in watery environments.
|-
}}
| style="background:lightblue"|<tt>SPIRITBOND TROUT</tt><br/>
<tt>SPIRITRELEASE TROUT</tt>
|-
|}
Swim as free as Trout by bonding with his spirit. You will also be able to breathe underwater and sleep in watery environments.
 
==Wolf==


{|
{{AB
|-
|skillname = Wolf
| style="background:darkblue; color:white"|'''Syntax:'''
|syntax = SPIRITBOND WOLF <br>
|-
SPIRITRELEASE WOLF <br>
| style="background:lightblue"|<tt>SPIRITBOND WOLF</tt><br/>
:SCENT
<tt>SPIRITRELEASE WOLF</tt><br/>
|description = Find courage in your heart with the help of Wolf, bonding with this spirit will make you resistant to all types of fear. You may also <tt>SCENT</tt> to attempt to smell everyone in the same area and where they are. Note that if a person is in a room that has been sprayed with skunk's scent, you will not be able to pick out their smell.
<tt>SCENT</tt>
|notes = 80% chance to block fear effects.
|-
}}
|}
Find courage in your heart with the help of Wolf, bonding with this spirit will make you resistant to all types of fear. You may also <tt>SCENT</tt> to attempt to smell everyone in the same area and where they are. Note that if a person is in a room that has been sprayed with skunk's scent, you will not be able to pick out their smell.
 
{|
|-
| style="background:darkgreen; color:white"|'''Additional Notes:'''
|-
| style="background:lightgreen"|80% chance to block fear effects.
|-
|}


==Bear==
{{AB
|skillname = Bear
|syntax = SPIRITBOND BEAR <br>
SPIRITRELEASE BEAR
|cost = Damage Bonus: 1/2 universal
|description = Embrace Bear and he will grant you a 1/2 increased damage buff.
}}


{|
{{AB
|-
|skillname = Stag
| style="background:darkblue; color:white"|'''Syntax:'''
|syntax = SPIRITBOND STAG <br>
|-
SPIRITRELEASE STAG <br>
| style="background:lightblue"|<tt>SPIRITBOND BEAR</tt><br/>
:SPRINT <dir>
<tt>SPIRITRELEASE BEAR</tt>
|description = As fast as the wind, the spirit of Stag will grant you the ability to SPRINT long distances.
|-
}}
|style="background:pink"|Buff: 1/10 Universal
|-
|}
Embrace Bear and he will grant you a 1/2 increased damage buff.


==Stag==
{{AB
|skillname = Monkey
|syntax = SPIRITBOND MONKEY <br>
SPIRITRELEASE MONKEY <br>
:CLIMB UP, CLIMB DOWN <br>
:SEIZE <target>, SHOVE <target> <br>
:CLING
|description = No one is more at home in the trees than Monkey. In a location with trees, you can <tt>CLIMB UP</tt> into the boughs or <tt>CLIMB DOWN</tt> back to the ground. If someone is in the trees with you you can <tt>SHOVE</tt> them off the branches, or <tt>SEIZE</tt> people on the ground to bring them to you. Finally, by <tt>CLING</tt>ing to the branches, you will be harder to remove from the trees.
}}


{|
{{AB
|-
|skillname = Horse
| style="background:darkblue; color:white"|'''Syntax:'''
|syntax = SPIRITBOND HORSE <br>
|-
SPIRITRELEASE HORSE <br>
| style="background:lightblue"|<tt>SPIRITBOND STAG</tt><br/>
LEAP <dir>
<tt>SPIRITRELEASE STAG</tt><br/>
|description = With the embrace of Horse, you can leap over obstacles that block your path.
<tt>SPRINT <dir></tt>
}}
|-
|}
As fast as the wind, the spirit of Stag will grant you the ability to SPRINT long distances.


==Monkey==
{{AB
|skillname = River
|syntax = SPIRITBOND RIVER <br>
SPIRITRELEASE RIVER
|cost = Regeneration: 2/6 Health
|description = Within her raging waters, the spirit of River will bless you with 2/6 health regeneration as long as she is bonded.
}}


{|
{{AB
|-
|skillname = Snake
| style="background:darkblue; color:white"|'''Syntax:'''
|syntax = SPIRITBOND SNAKE <br>
|-
SPIRITRELEASE SNAKE
| style="background:lightblue"|<tt>SPIRITBOND MONKEY</tt><br/>
|cost = Damage Modifier: 2/10 poison resistance
<tt>SPIRITRELEASE MONKEY</tt><br/>
|description = Despite the prejudices against her children, the spirit of Sister Snake is a benevolent one. Calling upon her will grant you 2/10 poison resistance.
<tt>CLIMB UP, CLIMB DOWN</tt><br/>
}}
<tt>SEIZE <target>, SHOVE <target></tt><br/>
<tt>CLING</tt>
|-
|}
No one is more at home in the trees than Monkey. In a location with trees, you can <tt>CLIMB UP</tt> into the boughs or <tt>CLIMB DOWN</tt> back to the ground. If someone is in the trees with you you can <tt>SHOVE</tt> them off the branches, or <tt>SEIZE</tt> people on the ground to bring them to you. Finally, by <tt>CLING</tt>ing to the branches, you will be harder to remove from the trees.
 
==Horse==
 
{|
|-
| style="background:darkblue; color:white"|'''Syntax:'''
|-
| style="background:lightblue"|<tt>SPIRITBOND HORSE</tt><br/>
<tt>SPIRITRELEASE HORSE</tt><br/>
<tt>LEAP <dir></tt>
|-
|}
With the embrace of Horse, you can leap over obstacles that block your path.
 
==River==
 
{|
|-
| style="background:darkblue; color:white"|'''Syntax:'''
|-
| style="background:lightblue"|<tt>SPIRITBOND RIVER</tt><br/>
<tt>SPIRITRELEASE RIVER</tt>
|-
|}
Within her raging waters, the spirit of River will bless you with 2/6 health regeneration as long as she is bonded.
 
==Snake==
 
{|
|-
| style="background:darkblue; color:white"|'''Syntax:'''
|-
| style="background:lightblue"|<tt>SPIRITBOND SNAKE</tt><br/>
<tt>SPIRITRELEASE SNAKE</tt>
|-
|style="background:pink"|Damage Modifier: 2/10 Poison
|-
|}
Despite the prejudices against her children, the spirit of Sister Snake is a benevolent one. Calling upon her will grant you 2/10 poison resistance.
 
==Nature==
 
{|
|-
| style="background:darkblue; color:white"|'''Syntax:'''
|-
| style="background:lightblue"|<tt>SPIRITBOND NATURE</tt>
|-
|style="background:pink"|Power: 5 (any)
|-
|}
Bond with all the Spirits of Nature at one time by calling upon Nature herself to join with you.


==Master==
{{AB
|skillname = Nature
|syntax = SPIRITBOND NATURE
|cost = Power: 5 (any)
|description = Bond with all the Spirits of Nature at one time by calling upon Nature herself to join with you.
}}


At this point in your training of Totems, you have progressed where you must specialize in an aspect of this skill to continue learning. If you have not yet selected a specialization, see <tt>SKILLCHOICE LIST</tt> to see what is available. There may be a choice between two or more specializations.
{{AB
|skillname = Master
|description = At this point in your training of Totems, you have progressed where you must specialize in an aspect of this skill to continue learning. If you have not yet selected a specialization, see <tt>SKILLCHOICE LIST</tt> to see what is available. There may be a choice between two or more specializations.
|notes = Specialization is determined by commune and class.
:[[Glomdoring]] + [[Druid]] = [[Crow]]
:[[Glomdoring]] + [[Wiccan]] = [[Night]]
:[[Serenwilde]] + [[Druid]] = [[Stag]]
:[[Serenwilde]] + [[Wiccan]] = [[Moon]]
}}
[[Category: Class Skills]]

Latest revision as of 19:15, 23 July 2022

There are a variety of Great Nature Totems; this skill focuses on the bonding with each of them and is only available to those who live in nature communes. Bonding with a totem will gain you some ability associated with that totem. SPIRITS will list all the totems you are currently bonded with. Upon mastery of that level, you can specialize in creating a deep bond with one totem that is associated with the nature commune you live in.
Skill Learned At Description
Squirrel Inept+0% Forage for nourishment.
Night Inept+25% Shroud yourself with mother night.
Skunk Inept+50% Spray other people or the ground with a stinky odor.
Sun Inept+75% Regenerate your ego under the sun's presence.
Rock Novice+0% Make yourself harder to move.
Moon Novice+33% Regenerate your mana under the moon's presence.
Crow Novice+66% Instill fear into others.
Tree Apprentice+0% Heal yourself in the presence of mystic trees.
Groundhog Apprentice+25% Burrow into the ground.
Trout Apprentice+50% Breathe underwater like a fish.
Wolf Apprentice+75% Become brave as a wolf.
Bear Capable+0% Become strong like a bear.
Stag Capable+33% Quickly sprint in any direction.
Monkey Capable+66% Mastery of the trees.
Horse Adept+0% Leap over obstacles.
River Adept+25% Heal yourself when swimming in the rivers.
Snake Adept+50% Resist poison.
Nature Adept+75% Bond your spirit with all of nature.
Master Master+0% Move on to a master specialization.
Nature (by Folken)


Squirrel

Syntax
SPIRITBOND SQUIRREL

SPIRITRELEASE SQUIRREL

FORAGE

No one is better at survival than Squirrel. Bonding with this spirit will grant the ability to FORAGE for food in the forests.

Additional Notes:
You won't get anything in a location if someone else has foraged in it that month.


Night

Syntax
SPIRITBOND NIGHT

SPIRITRELEASE NIGHT

The deviousness of Mother Night can be yours when bonding to her dark spirit. She will cloak you with shadows at night, hiding your actions from sight. You can only bond with her at night.


Skunk

Syntax
SPIRITBOND SKUNK

SPIRITRELEASE SKUNK

SPRAY <target>
SPRAY GROUND

The defense of Skunk is yours when you bond with him. You can SPRAY your enemies with Skunk's stink. If you spray the ground, the stink of the room will make anyone standing within it untrackable. It will also throw off any trackers who wander into a stinky room while tracking someone, regardless of where the target stands.


Sun

Syntax
SPIRITBOND SUN

SPIRITRELEASE SUN

Regeneration: 2/6 Ego

Just as Sun is the centre of the solar system, so too does he represent the center of your being. As above, so below. Bonding with Sun will grant you 2/6 ego regeneration during daylight hours. You can only bond with Sun during the day.


Rock

Syntax
SPIRITBOND ROCK

SPIRITRELEASE ROCK

Nothing is more immovable than Old Man Rock and bonding with him will help stop unwanted summons.


Moon

Syntax
SPIRITBOND MOON

SPIRITRELEASE MOON

Regeneration: 2/6 Mana

The benevolent spirit of Moon will grace you with 2/6 mana regeneration at night when she is out. She can only be bonded at night.


Crow

Syntax
SPIRITBOND CROW

SPIRITRELEASE CROW

CAW

When touched by Crow, you can let out a terrifying CAW and any personal enemies who hear will be forced to flee.


Tree

Syntax
SPIRITBOND TREE

SPIRITRELEASE TREE

Regeneration: 10/10 Health

While in the presence of a mystic tree of your commune, it will heal you, granting 10/10 health regeneration, so long as you are bonded with the gentle spirit of Tree.


Groundhog

Syntax
SPIRITBOND GROUNDHOG

SPIRITRELEASE GROUNDHOG

BURROW [ABOVE|BELOW|<dir>]
DIG
BURY <item>

The spirit of Groundhog will allow you to burrow into the ground. BURROW BELOW will allow you to break through the surface or dig deeper down. You can dig upwards with BURROW ABOVE. To move horizontally, use BURROW <dir>.
You may also BURY items in the ground beneath you, and DIG up anything others have buried.


Trout

Syntax
SPIRITBOND TROUT

SPIRITRELEASE TROUT

Swim as free as Trout by bonding with his spirit. You will also be able to breathe underwater and sleep in watery environments.


Wolf

Syntax
SPIRITBOND WOLF

SPIRITRELEASE WOLF

SCENT

Find courage in your heart with the help of Wolf, bonding with this spirit will make you resistant to all types of fear. You may also SCENT to attempt to smell everyone in the same area and where they are. Note that if a person is in a room that has been sprayed with skunk's scent, you will not be able to pick out their smell.

Additional Notes:
80% chance to block fear effects.


Bear

Syntax
SPIRITBOND BEAR

SPIRITRELEASE BEAR

Damage Bonus: 1/2 universal

Embrace Bear and he will grant you a 1/2 increased damage buff.


Stag

Syntax
SPIRITBOND STAG

SPIRITRELEASE STAG

SPRINT <dir>

As fast as the wind, the spirit of Stag will grant you the ability to SPRINT long distances.


Monkey

Syntax
SPIRITBOND MONKEY

SPIRITRELEASE MONKEY

CLIMB UP, CLIMB DOWN
SEIZE <target>, SHOVE <target>
CLING

No one is more at home in the trees than Monkey. In a location with trees, you can CLIMB UP into the boughs or CLIMB DOWN back to the ground. If someone is in the trees with you you can SHOVE them off the branches, or SEIZE people on the ground to bring them to you. Finally, by CLINGing to the branches, you will be harder to remove from the trees.


Horse

Syntax
SPIRITBOND HORSE

SPIRITRELEASE HORSE
LEAP <dir>

With the embrace of Horse, you can leap over obstacles that block your path.


River

Syntax
SPIRITBOND RIVER

SPIRITRELEASE RIVER

Regeneration: 2/6 Health

Within her raging waters, the spirit of River will bless you with 2/6 health regeneration as long as she is bonded.


Snake

Syntax
SPIRITBOND SNAKE

SPIRITRELEASE SNAKE

Damage Modifier: 2/10 poison resistance

Despite the prejudices against her children, the spirit of Sister Snake is a benevolent one. Calling upon her will grant you 2/10 poison resistance.


Nature

Syntax
SPIRITBOND NATURE
Power: 5 (any)

Bond with all the Spirits of Nature at one time by calling upon Nature herself to join with you.


Master

At this point in your training of Totems, you have progressed where you must specialize in an aspect of this skill to continue learning. If you have not yet selected a specialization, see SKILLCHOICE LIST to see what is available. There may be a choice between two or more specializations.

Additional Notes:
Specialization is determined by commune and class.
Glomdoring + Druid = Crow
Glomdoring + Wiccan = Night
Serenwilde + Druid = Stag
Serenwilde + Wiccan = Moon