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| style="background:lightyellow"|Only available to Celestines, this specialization in cosmic magic creates a bond between the adept and Celestia, the Plane of Light. Ruling over angelic beings of Celestia are the Holy Supernals, to whom Celestines pledge themselves. Upon gaining a pledge, the Holy Supernal will send forth an angelic companion to assist in the great works of the Light.
| style="background:lightyellow"|Only available to [[Celestine (class)|Celestines]], this specialization in [[cosmic]] magic creates a bond between the adept and [[Celestia]], the Plane of Light. Ruling over angelic beings of Celestia are the [[Holy Supernals]], to whom Celestines pledge themselves. Upon gaining a pledge, the Holy Supernal will send forth an angelic companion to assist in the great works of the Light.
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{{SkillTableHeader}}
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{{SkillTableRow|Wings|Master|0|Sprout angelic wings.}}
|[[#Wings|Wings]]||Master||Sprout angelic wings.
{{SkillTableRow|Link|Master|33|Channel the energy of wild astral nodes to your nexus.}}
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{{SkillTableRow|Blessed|Master|66|Pledge yourself to a holy supernal.}}
|[[#Link|Link]]||Master +33%||Channel the energy of wild astral nodes to your nexus.
{{SkillTableRow|Cherub|Gifted|0|Enlist the aid of a child-like cherub.}}
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{{SkillTableRow|Angelcloak|Gifted|33|Cloak your angelic companion's movements.}}
|[[#Blessed|Blessed]]||Master +66%||Pledge yourself to a holy supernal.
{{SkillTableRow|Sanctified|Gifted|66|Pledge yourself to two holy supernals.}}
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{{SkillTableRow|Deva|Expert|0|Beseech the aid of a small deva.}}
|[[#Cherub|Cherub]]||Gifted||Enlist the aid of a child-like cherub.
{{SkillTableRow|Atone|Expert|25|Make others atone for their sins with self-sacrifice.}}
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{{SkillTableRow|Halo|Expert|50|A luminous halo protects your being.}}
|[[#Radiance|Radiance]]||Gifted +25%||Release the power of Celestia upon the profane undead.
{{SkillTableRow|Righteousness|Expert|75|Turn loose holy righteousness upon the sinner.}}
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{{SkillTableRow|Holy|Virtuoso|0|Pledge yourself to three holy supernals.}}
|[[#Angelcloak|Angelcloak]]||Gifted +50%||Cloak your angelic companion's movements.
{{SkillTableRow|Channels|Virtuoso|0|Open aetheric channels to other planar entities.}}
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{{SkillTableRow|Angel|Virtuoso|33|Summon a luminescent angel.}}
|[[#Sanctified|Sanctified]]||Gifted +75%||Pledge yourself to two holy supernals.
{{SkillTableRow|Stigmata|Virtuoso|66|Reap the rewards of personal self-sacrifice.}}
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{{SkillTableRow|Beckon|Fabled|0|Call forth your foes to meet justice.}}
|[[#Deva|Deva]]||Expert||Beseech the aid of a small deva.
{{SkillTableRow|Exalted|Fabled|25|Pledge yourself to four holy supernals.}}
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{{SkillTableRow|Archangel|Fabled|50|Petition the mighty power of an archangel.}}
|[[#Atone|Atone]]||Expert +25%||Make others atone for their sins with self-sacrifice.
{{SkillTableRow|Symbol|Fabled|75|Receive a holy symbol from a Holy Supernal.}}
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{{SkillTableRow|Empower|Mythical|0|Strengthen your body by empowering your divine companion.}}
|[[#Halo|Halo]]||Expert +50%||A luminous halo protects your being.
{{SkillTableRow|Radiance|Mythical|25|Scour the unworthy from the Light with a holy radiance.}}
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{{SkillTableRow|Wrath|Mythical|50|Unleash the righteous wrath of Celestia upon sinners.}}
|[[#Righteousness|Righteousness]]||Expert +75%||Turn loose holy righteousness upon the sinner.
{{SkillTableRow|Divine|Mythical|75|Pledge yourself to all five supernals.}}
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{{SkillTableRow|Embrace|Transcendent|0|Embrace the link you share with the Holy Supernals.}}
|[[#Holy|Holy]]||Virtuoso||Pledge yourself to three holy supernals.
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|[[#Channels|Channels]]||Virtuoso||Open aetheric channels to other planar entities.
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|[[#Angel|Angel]]||Virtuoso +33%||Summon a luminescent angel.
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|[[#Stigmata|Stigmata]]||Virtuoso +66%||Reap the rewards of personal self-sacrifice.
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|[[#Beckon|Beckon]]||Fabled||Call forth your foes to meet justice.
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|[[#Exalted|Exalted]]||Fabled +25%||Pledge yourself to four holy supernals.
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|[[#Archangel|Archangel]]||Fabled +50%||Petition the mighty power of an archangel.
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|[[#Symbol|Symbol]]||Fabled +75%||Receive a holy symbol from a Holy Supernal.
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|[[#Empower|Empower]]||Mythical||Strengthen your body by empowering your divine companion.
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|[[#Wrath|Wrath]]||Mythical +33%||Unleash the righteous wrath of Celestia upon sinners.
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|[[#Divine|Divine]]||Mythical +66%||Pledge yourself to all five supernals.
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|[[#Absolve|Absolve]]||Transcendent||Tear the soul from your enemy.
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|}
|}
[[Image:Celestialism.jpg|thumb|My Celestial Companion (by Enero)]]
[[Image:Celestialism.jpg|thumb|My Celestial Companion (by Enero)]]


==Wings==
{{AB
 
|skillname = Wings
{|
|syntax = STARCALL WINGS
|-
|description = Angelic wings are yours for the asking, allowing you to fly like an angel.
| style="background:darkblue; color:white"|'''Syntax:'''
}}
|-
| style="background:lightblue"|<tt>STARCALL WINGS</tt>
|-
|}
Angelic wings are yours for the asking, allowing you to fly like an angel.


==Link==
{{AB
|skillname = Link
|syntax = STARCALL LINK NODE [num]
|description = Travel to the [[Astral Plane|astral plane]] and link to a wild energy node. This will automatically channel its latent powers directly into the [[Pool of Stars]]. You may either link permanently, or specify the number of links you wish to drain before automatically unlinking.


{|
Nodes of power recoup drained energies faster the fuller they are, and so draining them beyond reasonable limits will seriously impair their potential.
|-
}}
| style="background:darkblue; color:white"|'''Syntax:'''
|-
| style="background:lightblue"|<tt>STARCALL LINK NODE</tt>
|-
|}
Travel to the astral plane and link to a wild energy node. This will automatically channel its latent powers directly into the Pool of Stars.
 
==Blessed==
 
{|
|-
| style="background:darkblue; color:white"|'''Syntax:'''
|-
| style="background:lightblue"|<tt>PLEDGE <supernal></tt><br/>
<tt>PLEDGES</tt><br/>
<tt>PLEDGE BREAK <supernal></tt>
|-
|style="background:pink"|Power: 10 (Pool of Stars) (to pledge)
|-
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You are considered a Blessed One by the Holy Supernals of Celestia and may <tt>PLEDGE</tt> yourself to one of them. Your pledge can be seen when meditating upon <tt>PLEDGES</tt>, which also reveals what investable powers are granted. The first Holy Supernal pledged by a Celestine is seen as an indicator of the general path that Celestine will travel throughout his or her life, even if that person subsequently pledges to other Holy Supernals; thus, the first pledge is generally made only after a period of inner contemplation and meditation.
 
Note that you can also break a pledge, which will also break deep bonds (if you have one).
 
PLEDGING ELOHORA: Those Celestines who travel the path of the Lady of Light often become leaders among peers and diplomats to those who have yet to see the Light. Elohora grants both offensive and defensive powers that may be invested into angelic companions.
 
PLEDGING METHRENTON: As can be expected, the path of the Crusaders are for those Celestines who are more militant and fervent in bringing to Light to others. Methrenton grants offensive powers that may be invested into angelic companions.
 
PLEDGING SHAKINIEL: The Dawning Hope Celestines are no less fighters than the Crusaders, but are focused on protecting those already following the Light. Shakiniel grants investable powers that confuse and obfuscate enemies of the Light.
 
PLEDGING JAPHIEL: Celestines who pledge Japhiel prefer the path of judges and mediators, more interested in fairness, truth and divine justice than anything else. Japhiel grants investable powers that play upon the mind.


{{AB
|skillname = Blessed
|syntax = PLEDGE <supernal><br>
PLEDGES<br>
PLEDGE BREAK <supernal> (in front of the Supernal)
|cost = Power: 10 (Pool of Stars) (to pledge)
|description = You are considered a Blessed One by the Holy Supernals of Celestia and may PLEDGE yourself to one of them. Your pledge can be seen when meditating upon PLEDGES, which also reveals what investable powers are granted. The first Holy Supernal pledged by a Celestine is seen as an indicator of the general path that Celestine will travel throughout his or her life, even if that person subsequently pledges to other Holy Supernals; thus, the first pledge is generally made only after a period of inner contemplation and meditation.<br><br>
Note that you can also BREAK a pledge, which will also break deep bonds (if you have one). You must be standing in front of the appropriate Supernal to BREAK the pledge.<br><br>
PLEDGING ELOHORA: Those Celestines who travel the path of the Lady of Light often become leaders among peers and diplomats to those who have yet to see the Light. Elohora grants both offensive and defensive powers that may be invested into angelic companions.<br><br>
PLEDGING METHRENTON: As can be expected, the path of the Crusaders are for those Celestines who are more militant and fervent in bringing to Light to others. Methrenton grants offensive powers that may be invested into angelic companions.<br><br>
PLEDGING SHAKINIEL: The Dawning Hope Celestines are no less fighters than the Crusaders, but are focused on protecting those already following the Light. Shakiniel grants investable powers that confuse and obfuscate enemies of the Light.<br><br>
PLEDGING JAPHIEL: Celestines who pledge Japhiel prefer the path of judges and mediators, more interested in fairness, truth and divine justice than anything else. Japhiel grants investable powers that play upon the mind.<br><br>
PLEDGING RAZIELA: None are more revered than those who follow the path of the smallest Holy Supernal. The road of Loving Radiance is for the gentler and kinder souls. Raziela grants investable powers of a purely defensive nature.
PLEDGING RAZIELA: None are more revered than those who follow the path of the smallest Holy Supernal. The road of Loving Radiance is for the gentler and kinder souls. Raziela grants investable powers of a purely defensive nature.
}}


==Cherub==
{{AB
 
|skillname = Cherub
{|
|syntax = STARCALL COMPANION<br>
|-
STARCALL COMPANION DISMISS<br>
| style="background:darkblue; color:white"|'''Syntax:'''
INVEST <angelic companion> WITH <list of powers><br>
|-
STARBOND
| style="background:lightblue"|<tt>STARCALL COMPANION</tt><br/>
|cost = Power: 5* (Pool of Stars) (to call the companion)<br>
<tt>STARCALL COMPANION DISMISS</tt><br/>
<nowiki>*</nowiki>Note: There is no power cost to call a companion that is already summoned or if it is summoned on [[Celestia]] itself.
<tt>INVEST <angelic companion> WITH <list of powers></tt><br/>
|description = The [[Holy Supernals]] of Celestia will grant you the companionship of a beatific cherub, who may be invested with two powers.<br><br>
<tt>STARBOND</tt>
INVESTING POWERS INTO AN ANGELIC COMPANION: The specific powers granted by a pledged Holy Supernal allows you to INVEST those powers into your divine companion. You may invest no more powers than your companion is able to learn, though you may invest less if you wish. STARBOND will list the powers invested into your angelic companion.
|-
}}
|style="background:pink"|Power: 5* (Pool of Stars) (to call the companion)
*Note: There is no power cost to call a companion that is already summoned or if it is summoned on Celestia itself.
|-
|}
The Holy Supernals of Celestia will grant you the companionship of a beatific cherub, who may be invested with two powers.
 
INVESTING POWERS INTO AN ANGELIC COMPANION: The specific powers granted by a pledged Holy Supernal allows you to <tt>INVEST</tt> those powers into your divine companion. You may invest no more powers than your companion is able to learn, though you may invest less if you wish. <tt>STARBOND</tt> will list the powers invested into your angelic companion.
 
==Radiance==
 
{|
|-
| style="background:darkblue; color:white"|'''Syntax:'''
|-
| style="background:lightblue"|<tt>STARCALL RADIANCE <target></tt>
|-
|style="background:pink"|Damage Type: 100% Magic<br/>
Damage Source: Magical
|-
|}
Undead cannot stand in the presence of the radiance of the Light and will be burnt severely. This includes liches.
 
==Angelcloak==
 
{|
|-
| style="background:darkblue; color:white"|'''Syntax:'''
|-
| style="background:lightblue"|<tt>STARCALL ANGELCLOAK <ON|OFF></tt>
|-
|}
While your angelic companion is cloaked, he or she will not be easily visible, and will move entirely silently.
 
==Sanctified==


Your path on the Light is showing promise, such that you are now considered a Sanctified One. You may pledge up to two Holy Supernals of Celestia.
{{AB
|skillname = Angelcloak
|syntax = STARCALL ANGELCLOAK <ON<nowiki>|</nowiki>OFF>
|description = While your angelic companion is cloaked, he or she will not be easily visible, and will move entirely silently.
}}


==Deva==
{{AB
|skillname = Sanctified
|description = Your path on the Light is showing promise, such that you are now considered a Sanctified One. You may pledge up to two Holy Supernals of Celestia. See [[#Blessed|AB CELESTIALISM BLESSED]].
}}


Your faith has not gone unnoticed by the Holy Supernals of Celestia. You will now be sent a divine deva as your divine companion. A deva may be invested with three powers.
{{AB
|skillname = Deva
|description = Your faith has not gone unnoticed by the Holy Supernals of Celestia. You will now be sent a divine deva as your divine companion. A deva may be invested with three powers. See [[#Cherub|AB CELESTIALISM CHERUB]].
}}


==Atone==
{{AB
{|
|skillname = Atone
|-
|syntax = STARCALL ATONE <target>
| style="background:darkblue; color:white"|'''Syntax:'''
|description = Performing the atonement service on another will help purify their soul and leave them defenseless before the Light.
|-
}}
| style="background:lightblue"|<tt>STARCALL ATONE <target></tt>
|-
|}
Performing the atonement service on another will help purify their soul and leave them defenseless before the Light.


==Halo==
{{AB
|skillname = Halo
|syntax = STARCALL HALO
|cost = Damage Modifier: 1/8 universal resistance
|description = A divine halo is for the truly blessed and will reduce all damage dealt to you.
}}


{|
{{AB
|-
|skillname = Righteousness
| style="background:darkblue; color:white"|'''Syntax:'''
|syntax = STARCALL RIGHTEOUSNESS
|-
|cost = Power: 1 (Pool of Stars)
| style="background:lightblue"|<tt>STARCALL HALO</tt>
|description = By rallying your angelic companion, the next attack your companion makes will discharge two powers instead of one.
|-
}}
|style="background:pink"|Damage Modifier: 8
|-
|}
A divine halo is for the truly blessed and will reduce all damage dealt to you.


==Righteousness==
{{AB
|skillname = Holy
|description = The purity of your soul is such that your inner being is transformed into that of a Holy One. You may pledge up to three Holy Supernals of Celestia. See [[#Blessed|AB CELESTIALISM BLESSED]].
}}


{|
{{AB
|-
|skillname = Channels
| style="background:darkblue; color:white"|'''Syntax:'''
|syntax = OPEN CHANNELS
|-
|cost = Power: 10
| style="background:lightblue"|<tt>STARCALL RIGHTEOUSNESS</tt>
|description = This power will open up aetheric channels between you and summoned planar entities. Once such channels are open, you will not use any equilibrium when summoning (though you must have equilibrium).<br><br>
|-
Opening your channels while on Celestia will only require half the normal power cost.
|style="background:pink"|Power: 3 (Pool of Stars)
}}
|-
|}
By rallying your angelic companion, the next attack your companion makes will discharge two powers instead of one.


==Holy==
{{AB
|skillname = Angel
|description = Your bonds with the Holy Supernals of Celestia have reached a point where they will send you a seraphic angel as your divine companion. An angel may be invested with five powers. See [[#Cherub|AB CELESTIALISM CHERUB]].
}}


The purity of your soul is such that your inner being is transformed into that of a Holy One. You may pledge up to three Holy Supernals of Celestia.
{{AB
|skillname = Stigmata
|syntax = STARCALL STIGMATA ON/OFF
|description = The mark of the holy stigmata will help regenerate the powers of your spirit, but at the cost to your body.


==Channels==
You will attempt to cure a random [[spiritual affliction]] that ails you, costing 2% of your maximum health. Should you succeed to cure an affliction, it will cost 10% of your maximum health.


{|
[[Jinx]], [[Aeon]], [[Powerspikes]] or other afflictions that cost power will not be cured by Stigmata.
|-
}}
| style="background:darkblue; color:white"|'''Syntax:'''
|-
| style="background:lightblue"|<tt>OPEN CHANNELS</tt>
|-
|style="background:pink"|Power:  10
|-
|}
This power will open up aetheric channels between you and summoned planar entities. Once such channels are open, you will not use any equilibrium when summoning (though you must have equilibrium).


==Angel==
{{AB
|skillname = Beckon
|syntax = STARCALL BECKON [<target>]
|description = Your divine companion can beckon your enemies who are in adjacent rooms to you. You may also bring an individual to you by specifying a single target.
}}


Your bonds with the Holy Supernals of Celestia have reached a point where they will send you a seraphic angel as your divine companion. An angel may be invested with five powers.
{{AB
|skillname = Exalted
|description = Your soul has truly become a bastion of the Light, and you are now considered an Exalted One. You may pledge up to four Holy Supernals of Celestia. See [[#Blessed|AB CELESTIALISM BLESSED]].
}}


==Stigmata==
{{AB
|skillname = Archangel
|description = The Holy Supernals of Celestia are much pleased with your holiness and have
deemed that none other than a celestial archangel will do as your divine
companion. An archangel may be invested with seven powers. See [[#Cherub|AB CELESTIALISM CHERUB]].
}}


{|
{{AB
|-
|skillname = Symbol
| style="background:darkblue; color:white"|'''Syntax:'''
|syntax = PLEDGE DEEP <supernal>
|-
|cost = Power: 10
| style="background:lightblue"|<tt>STARCALL STIGMATA ON/OFF</tt>
|description = One of the most important and difficult tasks a Celestine undertakes is forming a deep bond with a Holy Supernal. This can only be accomplished after bringing supplicants to worship before the tabernacle that corresponds to the Holy Supernal with whom the bond is being sought. Once enough supplicants are brought (and it takes quite a lot), the Celestine may journey to Celestia and seek to form a deep bond with that Holy Supernal.<br><br>
|-
A Celestine may only ever have one deep bond with a Holy Supernal. This reflects a special relationship between Supernal and Celestine and should be given much thought. If a pledge is ever broken, so too will the deep bond be broken.
|}
{{sub
The mark of the holy stigmata will help regenerate the powers of your mind, but at the cost to your body. If your mana goes down, you will bleed and convert health to mana automatically at a rate of two mana for every point of health.
|syntax = SYMBOL CALL<br>
SYMBOL STRIKE <target><br>
SYMBOL EVOKE <power> <target><br>
SYMBOL GRANT [FIRE<nowiki>|</nowiki>COLD<nowiki>|</nowiki>CUTTING<nowiki>|</nowiki>BLUNT<nowiki>|</nowiki>POISON]
|cost = Damage Type: 100% Divinus Energy<br>
Damage Source: Magical<br>
Damage Modifier: 1/7 universal resistance<br>
1/8 resistance to fire, cold, cutting, blunt or poison damage.<br>
Can Target Denizens (strike only)<br><br>
Power: 10 (1 if on Plane of Celestia) for Symbol Grant.
}}
Once a Celestine forms a deep bond with a Supernal, he or she may call forth a symbol of that Supernal. This symbol must be wielded in order for its powers to be enabled. It can strike an enemy as a weapon, as well as being able to directly evoke one of the powers of the Holy Supernal whose symbol it represents (i.e., an investible power). Finally, wielding the symbol adds a small protective field around the Celestine, though the field is stronger depending upon which symbol it is:<br>
*Elohora initially offers more protection against blunt damage.
*Methrenton initially offers more protection against fire damage.
*Shakiniel initially offers more protection against cutting damage.
*Japhiel initially offers more protection against cold damage.
*Raziela initially offers more protection against poison damage.
}}


==Beckon==
{{AB
|skillname = Empower
|syntax = STARCALL EMPOWER
|cost = Power: 1 (Pool of Stars)
|description = When your body and mind are at their weakest, you may call upon your angelic companion to empower you.
}}


{|
{{AB
|-
|skillname = AngelHeal
| style="background:darkblue; color:white"|'''Syntax:'''
|syntax = STARCALL COMPANION HEAL
|-
|description = Sacrifice your lifeforce for your angel companion.
| style="background:lightblue"|<tt>STARCALL BECKON</tt>
}}
|-
|}
Your divine companion can beckon your enemies who are in adjacent rooms to you.


==Exalted==
{{AB
|skillname = Radiance
|syntax = STARCALL RADIANCE <target>
|cost = Damage Type: 50% Divinus 50% Electrical<br>
Damage Source: Magical
|description = The light of the stars is both dazzling and divine - few can stand against its energies. Using your symbol, cast a radiant storm of energy upon your enemies, and the unclean shall surely suffer.
}}


Your soul has truly become a bastion of the Light, and you are now considered an Exalted One. You may pledge up to four Holy Supernals of Celestia.
{{AB
|skillname = Wrath
|syntax = STARCALL WRATH
|cost = Power: 5 (Pool of Stars)
|description = During times of great need, you can arouse your angelic companion to a righteous wrath. For the next 10 attacks, your companion will perform 2 powers instead of one.
}}


==Archangel==
{{AB
|skillname = Divine
|description = Indeed, you are the epitome of Light, and your soul shines forth as one of the Divine Ones. You may pledge to all five Holy Supernals of Celestia. See [[#Blessed|AB CELESTIALISM BLESSED]].
}}


The Holy Supernals of Celestia are much pleased with your holiness and have deemed that none other than a celestial archangel will do as your divine companion. An archangel may be invested with seven powers.
{{AB
|skillname = Embrace
|syntax = STARCALL EMBRACE
|cost = Power: 10 (Pool of Stars)
|description = Further embrace your link with Celestia and the Supernals and you shall
tap into newfound power.


==Symbol==
Using this skill will allow you to cast the following abilities:
{{sub|syntax = STARCALL RETRIBUTION <target>}}
An attack that does a small amount of holyfire and divinus damage.


{|
{{sub|syntax = STARCALL HOLYSTRIKE <target>}}
|-
An attack similar to retribution, though styled differently.
| style="background:darkblue; color:white"|'''Syntax:'''
|-
| style="background:lightblue"|<tt>PLEDGE DEEP <supernal></tt>
|-
|style="background:pink"|Power:  10
|-
|}
One of the most important and difficult tasks a Celestine undertakes is forming a deep bond with a Holy Supernal. This can only be accomplished after bringing supplicants to worship before the tabernacle that corresponds to the Holy Supernal with whom the bond is being sought. Once enough supplicants are brought (and it takes quite a lot), the Celestine may journey to Celestia and seek to form a deep bond with that Holy Supernal.
 
A Celestine may only ever have one deep bond with a Holy Supernal. This reflects a special relationship between Supernal and Celestine and should be given much thought. If a pledge is ever broken, so too will the deep bond be broken.
 
{|
|-
| style="background:darkblue; color:white"|'''Syntax:'''
|-
| style="background:lightblue"|<tt>SYMBOL CALL</tt><br/>
<tt>SYMBOL STRIKE <target></tt><br/>
<tt>SYMBOL EVOKE <power> <target></tt>
|-
|style="background:pink"|Damage Type: Magic<br/>
Damage Source: Magical<br/>
Damage Resistance: 10 if symbol matches damage type/5 if symbol doesn't
|-
|}
Once a Celestine forms a deep bond with a Supernal, he or she may call forth a symbol of that Supernal. This symbol must be wielded in order for its powers to be enabled. It can strike an enemy as a weapon, as well as being able to directly evoke one of the powers of the Holy Supernal whose symbol it represents (i.e., an investible power). Finally, wielding the symbol adds a small protective field around the Celestine, though the field is stronger depending upon which symbol it is:
 
* Elohora offers more protection against blunt damage.
* Methrenton offers more protection against fire damage.
* Shakiniel offers more protection against cutting damage.
* Japhiel offers more protection against cold damage.
* Raziela offers more protection against poison damage.
 
==Empower==
{|
|-
| style="background:darkblue; color:white"|'''Syntax:'''
|-
| style="background:lightblue"|<tt>STARCALL EMPOWER</tt>
|-
|style="background:pink"|Power: 1 (Pool of Stars)
|-
|}
When your body and mind are at their weakest, you may call upon your angelic companion to empower you.
 
==Wrath==
 
{|
|-
| style="background:darkblue; color:white"|'''Syntax:'''
|-
| style="background:lightblue"|<tt>STARCALL WRATH</tt>
|-
|style="background:pink"|Power: 10 (Pool of Stars)
|-
|}
During times of great need, you can arouse your angelic companion to a righteous wrath. For the next 5 attacks, your companion will perform 2 powers instead of one.
 
==Divine==
 
Indeed, you are the epitome of Light, and your soul shines forth as one of the Divine Ones. You may pledge to all five Holy Supernals of Celestia.


==Absolve==
{{sub
|syntax = STARCALL HOLYSTRIKE [EMPOWERED|+] <target>
|cost = Power: 3 (Pool of Stars)}}
An attack that will deal a different damage type based on the Supernal you have Deep Pledged to, as well as 1-2 afflictions from the pledge's affliction pool (see [[#Blessed|PLEDGES]]).
Shakiniel: Cold<br>
Methrenton: Fire<br>
Raziela: Psychic<br>
Elohora: Electricity<br>
Japhiel: Magical
{{sub
|syntax = STARCALL CELESTIALRAY <target>
|cost = Power: 6 (Pool of Stars)
}}
Tap into the powers of Celestia and the Supernals to inflict a large amount of [[holyfire]], and 1-2 afflictions based off your Deep Pledge.<br>
Shakiniel: [[Internal Afflictions]]<br>
Methrenton: [[Physical Afflictions]]<br>
Raziela: Random [[Afflictions]]<br>
Elohora: [[Spiritual Afflictions]]<br>
Japhiel: [[Mental Afflictions]]
}}


{|
[[Category: Class Skills]]
|-
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Your divine powers are such that you may rip someone's soul out of their body and absolve it in holy fire. Your target must be at half mana for this to succeed.

Latest revision as of 01:26, 11 July 2023

Only available to Celestines, this specialization in cosmic magic creates a bond between the adept and Celestia, the Plane of Light. Ruling over angelic beings of Celestia are the Holy Supernals, to whom Celestines pledge themselves. Upon gaining a pledge, the Holy Supernal will send forth an angelic companion to assist in the great works of the Light.
Skill Learned At Description
Wings Master+0% Sprout angelic wings.
Link Master+33% Channel the energy of wild astral nodes to your nexus.
Blessed Master+66% Pledge yourself to a holy supernal.
Cherub Gifted+0% Enlist the aid of a child-like cherub.
Angelcloak Gifted+33% Cloak your angelic companion's movements.
Sanctified Gifted+66% Pledge yourself to two holy supernals.
Deva Expert+0% Beseech the aid of a small deva.
Atone Expert+25% Make others atone for their sins with self-sacrifice.
Halo Expert+50% A luminous halo protects your being.
Righteousness Expert+75% Turn loose holy righteousness upon the sinner.
Holy Virtuoso+0% Pledge yourself to three holy supernals.
Channels Virtuoso+0% Open aetheric channels to other planar entities.
Angel Virtuoso+33% Summon a luminescent angel.
Stigmata Virtuoso+66% Reap the rewards of personal self-sacrifice.
Beckon Fabled+0% Call forth your foes to meet justice.
Exalted Fabled+25% Pledge yourself to four holy supernals.
Archangel Fabled+50% Petition the mighty power of an archangel.
Symbol Fabled+75% Receive a holy symbol from a Holy Supernal.
Empower Mythical+0% Strengthen your body by empowering your divine companion.
Radiance Mythical+25% Scour the unworthy from the Light with a holy radiance.
Wrath Mythical+50% Unleash the righteous wrath of Celestia upon sinners.
Divine Mythical+75% Pledge yourself to all five supernals.
Embrace Transcendent+0% Embrace the link you share with the Holy Supernals.
My Celestial Companion (by Enero)


Wings

Syntax
STARCALL WINGS

Angelic wings are yours for the asking, allowing you to fly like an angel.


Link

Syntax
STARCALL LINK NODE [num]

Travel to the astral plane and link to a wild energy node. This will automatically channel its latent powers directly into the Pool of Stars. You may either link permanently, or specify the number of links you wish to drain before automatically unlinking.

Nodes of power recoup drained energies faster the fuller they are, and so draining them beyond reasonable limits will seriously impair their potential.


Blessed

Syntax
PLEDGE <supernal>

PLEDGES
PLEDGE BREAK <supernal> (in front of the Supernal)

Power: 10 (Pool of Stars) (to pledge)

You are considered a Blessed One by the Holy Supernals of Celestia and may PLEDGE yourself to one of them. Your pledge can be seen when meditating upon PLEDGES, which also reveals what investable powers are granted. The first Holy Supernal pledged by a Celestine is seen as an indicator of the general path that Celestine will travel throughout his or her life, even if that person subsequently pledges to other Holy Supernals; thus, the first pledge is generally made only after a period of inner contemplation and meditation.

Note that you can also BREAK a pledge, which will also break deep bonds (if you have one). You must be standing in front of the appropriate Supernal to BREAK the pledge.

PLEDGING ELOHORA: Those Celestines who travel the path of the Lady of Light often become leaders among peers and diplomats to those who have yet to see the Light. Elohora grants both offensive and defensive powers that may be invested into angelic companions.

PLEDGING METHRENTON: As can be expected, the path of the Crusaders are for those Celestines who are more militant and fervent in bringing to Light to others. Methrenton grants offensive powers that may be invested into angelic companions.

PLEDGING SHAKINIEL: The Dawning Hope Celestines are no less fighters than the Crusaders, but are focused on protecting those already following the Light. Shakiniel grants investable powers that confuse and obfuscate enemies of the Light.

PLEDGING JAPHIEL: Celestines who pledge Japhiel prefer the path of judges and mediators, more interested in fairness, truth and divine justice than anything else. Japhiel grants investable powers that play upon the mind.

PLEDGING RAZIELA: None are more revered than those who follow the path of the smallest Holy Supernal. The road of Loving Radiance is for the gentler and kinder souls. Raziela grants investable powers of a purely defensive nature.


Cherub

Syntax
STARCALL COMPANION

STARCALL COMPANION DISMISS
INVEST <angelic companion> WITH <list of powers>
STARBOND

Power: 5* (Pool of Stars) (to call the companion)

*Note: There is no power cost to call a companion that is already summoned or if it is summoned on Celestia itself.

The Holy Supernals of Celestia will grant you the companionship of a beatific cherub, who may be invested with two powers.

INVESTING POWERS INTO AN ANGELIC COMPANION: The specific powers granted by a pledged Holy Supernal allows you to INVEST those powers into your divine companion. You may invest no more powers than your companion is able to learn, though you may invest less if you wish. STARBOND will list the powers invested into your angelic companion.


Angelcloak

Syntax
STARCALL ANGELCLOAK <ON|OFF>

While your angelic companion is cloaked, he or she will not be easily visible, and will move entirely silently.


Sanctified

Your path on the Light is showing promise, such that you are now considered a Sanctified One. You may pledge up to two Holy Supernals of Celestia. See AB CELESTIALISM BLESSED.


Deva

Your faith has not gone unnoticed by the Holy Supernals of Celestia. You will now be sent a divine deva as your divine companion. A deva may be invested with three powers. See AB CELESTIALISM CHERUB.


Atone

Syntax
STARCALL ATONE <target>

Performing the atonement service on another will help purify their soul and leave them defenseless before the Light.


Halo

Syntax
STARCALL HALO
Damage Modifier: 1/8 universal resistance

A divine halo is for the truly blessed and will reduce all damage dealt to you.


Righteousness

Syntax
STARCALL RIGHTEOUSNESS
Power: 1 (Pool of Stars)

By rallying your angelic companion, the next attack your companion makes will discharge two powers instead of one.


Holy

The purity of your soul is such that your inner being is transformed into that of a Holy One. You may pledge up to three Holy Supernals of Celestia. See AB CELESTIALISM BLESSED.


Channels

Syntax
OPEN CHANNELS
Power: 10

This power will open up aetheric channels between you and summoned planar entities. Once such channels are open, you will not use any equilibrium when summoning (though you must have equilibrium).

Opening your channels while on Celestia will only require half the normal power cost.


Angel

Your bonds with the Holy Supernals of Celestia have reached a point where they will send you a seraphic angel as your divine companion. An angel may be invested with five powers. See AB CELESTIALISM CHERUB.


Stigmata

Syntax
STARCALL STIGMATA ON/OFF

The mark of the holy stigmata will help regenerate the powers of your spirit, but at the cost to your body.

You will attempt to cure a random spiritual affliction that ails you, costing 2% of your maximum health. Should you succeed to cure an affliction, it will cost 10% of your maximum health.

Jinx, Aeon, Powerspikes or other afflictions that cost power will not be cured by Stigmata.


Beckon

Syntax
STARCALL BECKON [<target>]

Your divine companion can beckon your enemies who are in adjacent rooms to you. You may also bring an individual to you by specifying a single target.


Exalted

Your soul has truly become a bastion of the Light, and you are now considered an Exalted One. You may pledge up to four Holy Supernals of Celestia. See AB CELESTIALISM BLESSED.


Archangel

The Holy Supernals of Celestia are much pleased with your holiness and have deemed that none other than a celestial archangel will do as your divine companion. An archangel may be invested with seven powers. See AB CELESTIALISM CHERUB.


Symbol

Syntax
PLEDGE DEEP <supernal>
Power: 10

One of the most important and difficult tasks a Celestine undertakes is forming a deep bond with a Holy Supernal. This can only be accomplished after bringing supplicants to worship before the tabernacle that corresponds to the Holy Supernal with whom the bond is being sought. Once enough supplicants are brought (and it takes quite a lot), the Celestine may journey to Celestia and seek to form a deep bond with that Holy Supernal.

A Celestine may only ever have one deep bond with a Holy Supernal. This reflects a special relationship between Supernal and Celestine and should be given much thought. If a pledge is ever broken, so too will the deep bond be broken.

Syntax
SYMBOL CALL

SYMBOL STRIKE <target>
SYMBOL EVOKE <power> <target>
SYMBOL GRANT [FIRE|COLD|CUTTING|BLUNT|POISON]

Damage Type: 100% Divinus Energy

Damage Source: Magical
Damage Modifier: 1/7 universal resistance
1/8 resistance to fire, cold, cutting, blunt or poison damage.
Can Target Denizens (strike only)

Power: 10 (1 if on Plane of Celestia) for Symbol Grant.

Once a Celestine forms a deep bond with a Supernal, he or she may call forth a symbol of that Supernal. This symbol must be wielded in order for its powers to be enabled. It can strike an enemy as a weapon, as well as being able to directly evoke one of the powers of the Holy Supernal whose symbol it represents (i.e., an investible power). Finally, wielding the symbol adds a small protective field around the Celestine, though the field is stronger depending upon which symbol it is:

  • Elohora initially offers more protection against blunt damage.
  • Methrenton initially offers more protection against fire damage.
  • Shakiniel initially offers more protection against cutting damage.
  • Japhiel initially offers more protection against cold damage.
  • Raziela initially offers more protection against poison damage.


Empower

Syntax
STARCALL EMPOWER
Power: 1 (Pool of Stars)

When your body and mind are at their weakest, you may call upon your angelic companion to empower you.


AngelHeal

Syntax
STARCALL COMPANION HEAL

Sacrifice your lifeforce for your angel companion.


Radiance

Syntax
STARCALL RADIANCE <target>
Damage Type: 50% Divinus 50% Electrical

Damage Source: Magical

The light of the stars is both dazzling and divine - few can stand against its energies. Using your symbol, cast a radiant storm of energy upon your enemies, and the unclean shall surely suffer.


Wrath

Syntax
STARCALL WRATH
Power: 5 (Pool of Stars)

During times of great need, you can arouse your angelic companion to a righteous wrath. For the next 10 attacks, your companion will perform 2 powers instead of one.


Divine

Indeed, you are the epitome of Light, and your soul shines forth as one of the Divine Ones. You may pledge to all five Holy Supernals of Celestia. See AB CELESTIALISM BLESSED.


Embrace

Syntax
STARCALL EMBRACE
Power: 10 (Pool of Stars)

Further embrace your link with Celestia and the Supernals and you shall tap into newfound power.

Using this skill will allow you to cast the following abilities:

Syntax
STARCALL RETRIBUTION <target>

An attack that does a small amount of holyfire and divinus damage.


Syntax
STARCALL HOLYSTRIKE <target>

An attack similar to retribution, though styled differently.


Syntax
STARCALL HOLYSTRIKE [EMPOWERED
Power: 3 (Pool of Stars)

An attack that will deal a different damage type based on the Supernal you have Deep Pledged to, as well as 1-2 afflictions from the pledge's affliction pool (see PLEDGES). Shakiniel: Cold
Methrenton: Fire
Raziela: Psychic
Elohora: Electricity
Japhiel: Magical

Syntax
STARCALL CELESTIALRAY <target>
Power: 6 (Pool of Stars)

Tap into the powers of Celestia and the Supernals to inflict a large amount of holyfire, and 1-2 afflictions based off your Deep Pledge.
Shakiniel: Internal Afflictions
Methrenton: Physical Afflictions
Raziela: Random Afflictions
Elohora: Spiritual Afflictions
Japhiel: Mental Afflictions

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