Riving (skill)

The Revenants are well-known for the art of Riving, a brutal combination of martial discipline and ambient shadow, in order to achieve their mastery over weapons. Broadly trained in various forms of weaponry and armor to inflict bleeding wounds, broken bones, and many other horrific and disgusting injuries, they couple these physical feats with shadow itself to make their presence upon the battlefield truly unparalleled.

Skill	Rank	Percent	Description
Clotting	Apprentice	0 %	Control the flow of your blood.
Envenom	Adept	50 %	Apply deadly venoms to your blades.
Sturdiness	Skilled	0 %	Stand firm against attempts to move you.
Juxtapose	Skilled	30 %	Juxtapose your shade upon an ally.
Rage	Skilled	60 %	None can quench your fervor.
Rotcull	Gifted	0 %	Heighten your reflexes to prevent rot harm.
Bruising	Gifted	33 %	Bludgeon them into submission with your blunted weaponry.
MainGauche	Expert	12 %	Counterattack with your off-hand short blade.
Anguish	Expert	66 %	Launch a shadow to induce anguish.
Blocking	Virtuoso	0 %	Prevent movement in certain directions.
Separate	Virtuoso	25 %	Split them off to finish them alone.
Mastery	Virtuoso	33 %	Stand as a weaponmaster with your armament of choice.
Doubletarget	Fabled	0 %	Direct your fury at two limbs.
Circle	Mythical	0 %	Close in as they flee.

Weaponry Attacks

Skill	Rank	Percent	Description
Rive	Inept	0 %	Use the wraith's standard armaments.
Raze	Capable	0 %	Raze the defences of your opponent.
Fell	Gifted	0 %	The martial style of the Trolls.
Duplicity	Gifted	50 %	Twinned ferocity.
Umbrage	Gifted	83 %	An ethereal dance of death.
Initiate	Expert	37 %	Initiate your foe from nearby.
Gouge	Virtuoso	33 %	Ruin their fragile flesh.
Deceive	Virtuoso	50 %	Feint and strike in one flowing action.
Eclipse	Virtuoso	75 %	Overshadow and extinguish your foe.
Harrow	Fabled	33 %	Attack without restraint.
Transpierce	Fabled	66 %	Pin your opponent down like a butterfly.
Hemoclysm	Mythical	23 %	There will be blood.
Jumpcut	Mythical	50 %	Step through shadow and attack from nearby.
Harvest	Mythical	50 %	Zigzag through them, leaving pain and shadow in your wake.
Extirpate	Transcendent	0 %	Ultimate suffering by the blade.

Clotting	Control the flow of your blood
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Details:	Syntax: CLOT [#] This ability will allow you to partially clot your bleeding in trade for your mana. You can specify how many times you wish to clot if need be. If you input no amount, then you will try and clot away 20 bleeding by default.
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Envenom	Apply deadly venoms to your blades
Syntax:	ENVENOM <weapon/LEFT/RIGHT> WITH <venom> WIPE <weapon>
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Details:	With this ability, you may layer venoms on an edged weapon. Each time that weapon hits somebody, one venom will poison your opponent, and disappear from the weapon. Venoms work on a last-on, first-off basis, so if you put xentio on a weapon, and then put voyria on, the voyria would come off first, and the xentio second. You must possess a rag with the venom in order to apply it to a weapon. In order to get rid of the venoms on a weapon, simply WIPE <weapon>.
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Sturdiness	Stand firm against attempts to move you
Syntax:	STAND FIRM
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Details:	By concentrating on increasing your mass, you are able to gain immunity from most physical attempts to move you. Additionally, should you be feared it will have no effect while you remain firm. You will lose this defence should you move.
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Juxtapose	Juxtapose your shade upon an ally
Syntax:	JUXTAPOSE <ally> and UNJUXTAPOSE
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Details:	By juxtaposing your position for that of your ally, you can step in front of any attack aimed at them and take the blow for them. It will last until you either choose to cease, or one of you moves away from the other.
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Rage	None can quench your fervor
Syntax:	RAGE
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Details:	This ability will allow you to cure afflictions based upon altruism, such as those normally cured by eating a steroid pill. Please see HELP CURE ORDER for afflictions that can be cured with the steroid pill.
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Rotcull	Heighten your reflexes to prevent rot harm
Syntax:	ROTCULL
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Details:	While standing in a location overcome by the shadowrot, you can protect anybody with you from its invasive nature by focusing entirely upon culling any tendrils or spores that surface the rot to attack. This will require a lot of concentration to maintain, and many actions will interrupt your focus. You can use any weapon that is compatible with Rive or Fell for this ability.
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Bruising	Bludgeon them into submission with your blunted weaponry
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Details:	This ability is passive. Your attacks with bludgeoning weapons will have a two in three chance to cause bruises on any limbs you strike. These bruises will cause the target to bleed slightly, based on the severity of the bruise. These bruises will slowly grow in severity, with each successful hit causing more bruising based upon the damage stat of your weapon. A two-handed weapon will be 25% more effective. Should the opponent be fallen upon the ground, your strikes are guaranteed to cause a bruise and will immediately upgrade it to the next severity level.
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MainGauche	Counterattack with your off-hand short blade
Syntax:	MAINGAUCHE
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Details:	While wielding a weapon with this defence active, you will have a chance to perform a counter attack upon most physical attacks made against you. Your chance is roughly based upon your current dexterity, with higher being better. Any counter strike made using this ability cannot deliver any effects upon the weapon, such as empowerments or venoms. You can use any weapon that is compatible with Rive or Fell for this ability.
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Anguish	Launch a shadow to induce anguish
Syntax:	ANGUISH <target>
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Details:	Summon forth a howling shadow and direct it upon your opponent, stripping away their deafness if they have it. Otherwise, if they are not deaf, it will: * Stun them for a short period. * Knock them to the ground. Additionally the powerful howl of your shadow's voice will destroy the aura of rebounding if it is beginning to form. If the opponent has epilepsy, then you will recover equilibrium more quickly. You may use this ability while you do not have balance.
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Blocking	Prevent movement in certain directions
Syntax:	BLOCK <direction> and UNBLOCK
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Details:	Move into a position that blocks others from leaving your location, providing you are not incapacitated or feared. Should you move, you will cease to block.
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Separate	Split them off to finish them alone
Syntax:	SEPARATE <player> <direction>
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Details:	Using a burst of energy you may separate your foe from their allies using your own body. Provided they are not protected by the density defence, your target will be forcefully helped in another direction for as far as you can go. You will both stop upon reaching something that blocks movement.
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Mastery	Stand as a weaponmaster with your armament of choice
Syntax:	MASTERY SHOW MASTERY WEAPON <weapon> MASTERY TALENT <talent>
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Details:	This grants you the ability to select a weapon you wish to become proficient in, and a talent you wish to focus your abilities upon. Once every so often, you will be able to change the weapon you are proficient in, and the talent you have chosen. The benefits of a talent require you to be wielding a weapon from the specified weapon class. Available talents: Small Blades and Bludgeons * Poise  : Reduced penalty for striking shield. * Conservation : Your swings cost less endurance. * Serration  : Attacks cause additional bleeding. * Overpowering : Slight chance for a minor critical strike. * Grace  : You can avoid rebounded attacks. * Rhythm  : Generates a small amount of shadow essence when parried. * Exhausting  : The flurry of strikes causes fatigue in your target. Large Blades and Bludgeons * Opportunizing: Attacks penetrate armour if your target is prone. * Pummeling  : Blunt attacks cause additional bruising. * Overdriving  : Can build to a higher maximum amount of blade charges. * Whirling  : Harrow/Harvest will hit one/two extra times respectively. * Remnants  : Retains 1/4th of your charge when switching targets. Thrown * Aerodynamics : You can throw your weapon one room further than normal. Cooldown (mastery): 60 minutes Cooldown (talent): 60 minutes
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Doubletarget	Direct your fury at two limbs
Syntax:	TARGET <bodypart> WITH <right/left>
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Details:	You are now dexterous enough to target two different bodyparts at the same time. Your left hand will always be the first to strike your target, and the right hand will strike second. This will only work in tandem with abilities that let you strike twice, such as Duality or Doublestrike.
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Circle	Close in as they flee
Syntax:	CIRCLE <target> and CALM
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Details:	At a cost of continued mental strain, you may use this ability to circle your foe, reducing their ability to escape you. Should they flee your location, you will automatically strike and stun them, enabling you to take advantage of their cowardice. You may use this ability while off balance. Two-handed weapons will give you a 50% chance to stop them fleeing your location immediately.
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Rive	Use the wraith's standard armaments
Syntax:	RIVEBASH <target>
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Details:	A most basic ability, this is considered the baseline for weapon to weapon combat. Wielding a shield and weapon, you simply strike your target. Beneficial in that you have a shield for defence, detrimental in its relative weakness. You can use spears, tridents, small bludgeons, battleaxes, and one-handed swords with this ability. For shields, any shield will suffice. The gladius may also be used with this ability, unique to the Riving skill.
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Raze	Raze the defences of your opponent
Syntax:	RAZE <target>
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Details:	This ability will use your weapon to tear down defensive auras and abilities that protect your target. It will raze the following in order: Reflections Magical shields Rebounding aura Speed defence You can use any weapon that is compatible with Rive or Fell for this ability.
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Fell	The martial style of the Trolls
Syntax:	FELL <target>
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Details:	A standard of the Trolls, this is a simple one-two attack with a two handed weapon. You can use either a warhammer, bastard sword, glaive, cudgel, scythe, falx, or estoc with this ability. The bardiche can also be used, unique to the Riving skill.
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Duplicity	Twinned ferocity
Syntax:	DPL <target>
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Details:	If the example of the Trolls is not your style, instead use two single handed weapons. This ability will allow you to strike with both the left and right hands at once. You can use any weapon that is compatible with Rive for this ability.
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Umbrage	An ethereal dance of death
Syntax:	UMBRAGE
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Details:	By releasing your spectral form, you are able to quickly strike everyone in your location with a two-handed weapon. Because it is your specter, and not your physical body, you may perform this while off of equilibrium. You can use any weapon that is compatible with Fell for this ability.
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Initiate	Initiate your foe from nearby
Syntax:	INITIATE <target>
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Details:	Why wait for them to start the fight? Initiate combat with a target in an adjacent location. After a short delay you will move locations and introduce them to your weapon. They will be knocked to the ground and stunned for a short period. You can use any weapon that is compatible with Rive or Fell for this ability.
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Gouge	Ruin their fragile flesh
Syntax:	GOUGE <target>
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Details:	This ability enables you to briefly detach your specter and tear into the flesh of your target alongside your weapons. If your weapon is envenomed or actuated, that will take precedence and occur instead. Again, by utilizing your specter, this may be performed while off of equilibrium. You can only make use of this ability with either a flail or edged weapons.
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Deceive	Feint and strike in one flowing action
Syntax:	DECEIVE <target>
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Details:	Deceive your target by razing through their protective auras and abilities with your left hand, while your right strikes as per normal. If using a two handed weapon, you will make a quick attack after the raze, ensuring your foe takes damage. It will raze the following in order: Reflections Magical shields Rebounding aura Speed defence You can use any weapon that is compatible with Rive or Fell for this ability.
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Eclipse	Overshadow and extinguish your foe
Syntax:	ECLIPSE <target>
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Details:	This attack takes several stages, during which you may be interrupted in any number of ways. By gathering shadow into your weapon, you may temporarily eclipse the shadow within your target with that in your blade. Should this occur successfully, they will temporarily be without shadow in their body. You can use any weapon that is compatible with Rive or Fell for this ability, providing it is a small blade or large blade. NOTE: No denizen of the Prime Material has ever survived absence of their base elemental shadow.
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Harrow	Attack without restraint
Syntax:	HARROW <target>
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Details:	Surrender to the fury and bloodlust, striking out with abandon with a two-handed weapon. Three quick blows will follow, whatever weapon you hold. Should you be incapacitated or have your chosen implement of harrowing be taken from you, you will cease. You can use any weapon that is compatible with Fell for this ability.
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Transpierce	Pin your opponent down like a butterfly
Syntax:	TRANSPIERCE <target> and WITHDRAW BLADE
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Details:	If your target is prone, you can drive your blade through their body, pinning them down and giving your weapon a nice sheath. While transpierced, your target must writhe free to be able to flee or attack, unless you withdraw your blade. If you are wielding a two-handed blade, you will also be able to impale them if they are suffering from shock. You can use any weapon that is compatible with Rive or Fell for this ability, providing it is a small blade or large blade.
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Hemoclysm	There will be blood
Syntax:	HEMOCLYSM <target> <limb>
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Details:	This ability will rupture the bruises upon the limb you specify, dealing a large amount of damage and deep bleeding equal to the severity of the bruise. The bruising level must be at least moderate in order to use this ability. You can use any weapon that is compatible with Rive or Fell for this ability, providing it is a bludgeoning weapon.
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Jumpcut	Step through shadow and attack from nearby
Syntax:	JUMPCUT <target>
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Details:	Build up shadow within yourself over a brief delay, and utilizing a limited shadowjump, attack your enemy in an adjacent location. They will be knocked to the ground, unless you use a bladed weapon, in which case they will be transpierced. You can use any weapon that is compatible with Rive or Fell for this ability.
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Harvest	Zigzag through them, leaving pain and shadow in your wake
Syntax:	HARVEST
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Details:	Throw your weapon to your specter and mimic the orbitting of your Sciomancer brethren. Your weapons will spin and strike all non-ally targets in your location until there are no targets left, or six have been struck. Any empowerments or venoms upon your weapon will be delivered when you hit. You can use any weapon that is compatible with Rive or Fell for this ability.
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Extirpate	Ultimate suffering by the blade
Syntax:	EXTIRPATE
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Details:	Should you have your target impaled, you may carve your sword through their stomach and disembowel them. This will deal severe damage equal to roughly half their maximum health, however this can be increased depending if their torso is broken or mutilated. This will free them from their impalement as you disembowel them, and your blade will cut through any bindings they might have. If you manage to disembowel your target three times in short succession, then the shock to their system will be too much and they will perish.
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