Post by Parugi on Sept 19, 2019 14:00:28 GMT -8
Power Set Name: Qijong
Basic Concept: Qijong is a branch of aura techniques developed in the distant past, with “qi” being an ancient term referring to the same phenomenon. It focuses on harnessing the “core” of one’s spiritual energy and transforming it into a “stream” that flows throughout the body like a network of several interconnected rivers, typically achieved through meditation and contemplation to focus one’s mind. This “stream” of aura can then be redirected for different techniques. However, this branch does not allow its users to manifest aura as a tangible force that can interact with the environment and other living beings, nor does it allow the ability to telepathically communicate and read emotions.
Qigong is notable for allowing both those with the potential to become an aura master and those who do not to learn and master it, though it is significantly harder for the latter. The practice was eventually shunned and suppressed due to being considered sacrilegious, forcing its practice to be done in secret. In modern times, the practice has all but died out, with modern societies now almost completely unaware that it once existed.
Focus: Qijong is primarily a combat-oriented ability.
Type: Qijong would likely be considered a Fighting-Type ability.
Pros:
Cons:
Abilities: Reinforcement, Projection, Recovery
Ability Name: Reinforcement
Ability Description: The technique of redirecting the flow of one’s aura to concentrate in specific parts of the body to temporarily boost one’s physical abilities to superhuman levels. This can be used offensively as a quick boost to one’s strength or defensively as a sharp increase in durability to the area affected.
Ability Name: Projection
Ability Description: The ability to channel one’s aura as an intangible force to influence the aura of other living beings. It is more difficult to master than Reinforcement. Through this technique, one is able to alter the target’s physical state, with the less skilled only able to induce minor dizziness or nausea, while those with mastery of this technique can go so far as to temporarily immobilize their targets.
Ability Name: Recovery
Ability Description: An offshoot of Projection, but instead of disrupting the target’s aura, focuses on harmonizing it to the effect of pain relief. It is also effective at soothing aches and other muscle pains. However, it has no ability to induce healing on its own, and is ineffective against broken bones, internal bleeding, or similar injuries.
Basic Concept: Qijong is a branch of aura techniques developed in the distant past, with “qi” being an ancient term referring to the same phenomenon. It focuses on harnessing the “core” of one’s spiritual energy and transforming it into a “stream” that flows throughout the body like a network of several interconnected rivers, typically achieved through meditation and contemplation to focus one’s mind. This “stream” of aura can then be redirected for different techniques. However, this branch does not allow its users to manifest aura as a tangible force that can interact with the environment and other living beings, nor does it allow the ability to telepathically communicate and read emotions.
Qigong is notable for allowing both those with the potential to become an aura master and those who do not to learn and master it, though it is significantly harder for the latter. The practice was eventually shunned and suppressed due to being considered sacrilegious, forcing its practice to be done in secret. In modern times, the practice has all but died out, with modern societies now almost completely unaware that it once existed.
Focus: Qijong is primarily a combat-oriented ability.
Type: Qijong would likely be considered a Fighting-Type ability.
Pros:
- Aura Availability: Despite stemming from Aura, use of Qijong is possible even by those who cannot normally access Aura.
- Combat-Focused: Qijong as a set of powers is particularly useful for humans who find themselves getting into the thick of fights, as these abilities are geared toward increasing combat effectiveness.
- Disciplined: Qijong focuses heavily on discipline; those who practice it are capable of reaching mental and spiritual fortitude that non-practitioners find difficult to match.
Cons:
- Rarity: The existence of Qijong as a practice has been scrubbed from much of public knowledge; as a result, finding someone to teach it is an exercise in difficulty in and of itself.
- Limited Versatility: Qijong is primarily known for three abilities. Useful as those abilities may be, they are rather limited in a wider, non-combat sense.
Abilities: Reinforcement, Projection, Recovery
Ability Name: Reinforcement
Ability Description: The technique of redirecting the flow of one’s aura to concentrate in specific parts of the body to temporarily boost one’s physical abilities to superhuman levels. This can be used offensively as a quick boost to one’s strength or defensively as a sharp increase in durability to the area affected.
Ability Name: Projection
Ability Description: The ability to channel one’s aura as an intangible force to influence the aura of other living beings. It is more difficult to master than Reinforcement. Through this technique, one is able to alter the target’s physical state, with the less skilled only able to induce minor dizziness or nausea, while those with mastery of this technique can go so far as to temporarily immobilize their targets.
Ability Name: Recovery
Ability Description: An offshoot of Projection, but instead of disrupting the target’s aura, focuses on harmonizing it to the effect of pain relief. It is also effective at soothing aches and other muscle pains. However, it has no ability to induce healing on its own, and is ineffective against broken bones, internal bleeding, or similar injuries.