Animation (skill)

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Animation is the skill of creating powerful golems from natural resources. Once crafted, a golem will remain extremely loyal to its master, protecting them and damaging their enemies.

Skill Rank Percent Description
Animate Inept 0 % Draw forth the power of the earth and raise a servant.
Instruct Inept 0 % Issue instructive commands to your golem.
Imprinting Inept 0 % Imprint actions to take when there is opportunity.
Erasure Novice 0 % Dispel any imprints present within your golem.
Movement Novice 50 % Order your golem to move about the land.
Earthpaint Apprentice 0 % Coat your golem in paints to empower their abilities.
Listening Apprentice 33 % Open your mind to allow your golem in.
Escape Apprentice 50 % When in grave danger, your ally will quickly flee.
Glance Capable 33 % Envision whatever your golem views.
Priority Adept 66 % Ensure your golem acts on your behalf.
Recover Skilled 66 % Instantly infuse your ally with restorative energy.
Bodylink Gifted 0 % Your golem is a medium for speech and thought.
Memory Gifted 33 % Your golem will remember all commands given.
Servant Expert 0 % Order your golem to retrieve your quarry.
Twinsoul Mythical 0 % Link bodies with your golem.
Intertwine Mythical 0 % Blend inks to further empower your ally.
Vigilance Transcendent 0 % Perfect your golem's training.

Golem Imprints

Skill Rank Percent Description
Strike Inept 0 % Your golem will strike down enemies with powerful fists.
Heartpunch Capable 66 % Command your golem to deliver a jarring strike.
Rip Adept 33 % Break their bones when they lie before you.
Wrack Gifted 66 % Punish your enemy with a weakening effect.
Shout Expert 25 % A scream capable of inducing great sensitivity.
Grapple Expert 50 % Cause your golem to hold a battered foe.
Shatter Expert 50 % Your golem will cast away their protection.
Pummel Virtuoso 33 % Allow your golem to signal a weakened foe's state.
Choke Fabled 0 % A brutal manuever that robs them of senses.
Wrench Fabled 25 % Spot trauma and dislocate their limbs.

Golem Reflexes

Skill Rank Percent Description
Knockdown Capable 0 % Grab them before they can fly away.
Corner Adept 0 % Intimidate your enemies, reducing their evasion.
Fend Adept 50 % Allow your servant to stand between you and enemies.
Airguard Skilled 0 % Your servant will shield you from aerial blows.
Rattle Skilled 33 % Break their defenses with a rattling punch.
Prop Virtuoso 0 % Your loyal ally will protect you from falling.
Cycling Virtuoso 66 % Ensure your golem never repeats the same order.
Shake Fabled 50 % Knock their curatives away.
Kneeshatter Fabled 75 % Prevent a broken foe from fleeing your grasp.
Steadfast Mythical 0 % Protect yourself from forced movement.

Animate Draw forth the power of the earth and raise a servant
Syntax: GOLEM ANIMATE
Required:
Channels: {{{channels}}}
Shapes: {{{shapes}}}
Transitions: {{{transitions}}}
Attacks: {{{attacks}}}
Works against:
Cooldown:
Attune Effect: {{{attune}}}
Symbol: {{{symbol}}}
Details: You are now capable of animating a great golem from earthen materials, binding it to your

will. In order to do this you must first collect five pieces of clay from the land, which can be collected by digging in a Swamp or a Wetland environment.

You can view HELP LOYALTY for more information on how to command it.

Note: {{{note}}}

Instruct Issue instructive commands to your golem
Syntax:
Required:
Channels: {{{channels}}}
Shapes: {{{shapes}}}
Transitions: {{{transitions}}}
Attacks: {{{attacks}}}
Works against:
Cooldown:
Attune Effect: {{{attune}}}
Symbol: {{{symbol}}}
Details: Syntax: GOLEM <command> [...]

Instruct commands to your golem, even remotely from a distance if you so choose. Each command will do something different and is explained below.

Info - GOLEM INFO [ITEMS]: Learn about the state of your golem. Get - GOLEM GET <item>: Grab an item from their location. Give - GOLEM GIVE <item> TO <target>: Pass an item to someone. Drop - GOLEM DROP <item>: Have your golem drop an item it holds. Call - GOLEM CALL: Recall your golem from a distance, returning to your side. Return - GOLEM RETURN: Have your golem retreat to safety within the earth.

Note: {{{note}}}

Imprinting Imprint actions to take when there is opportunity
Syntax: GOLEM IMPRINT <ability> GOLEM REFLEX <ability> <ON/OFF> GOLEM IMPRINTS
Required:
Channels: {{{channels}}}
Shapes: {{{shapes}}}
Transitions: {{{transitions}}}
Attacks: {{{attacks}}}
Works against:
Cooldown:
Attune Effect: {{{attune}}}
Symbol: {{{symbol}}}
Details: You may infuse your golem with a lasting mental imprint, allowing them to recognize when

they should perform certain attacks.

When a golem is ready to attack and has been ordered to fight, they will go down their list of imprints in sequential order, using the first ability that they are capable of doing. To take advantage of this, it is wise to place imprints that you wish to prioritize before later ones. Generally speaking, abilities with no or few conditions should be the last on the list. If the golem is unable to attack with an ability imprinted upon it, it will default to the Strike ability.

They may also be given reflexes, which will cause your golem to immediately act when a situation presents itself. However, each reflex beyond the first will slow down your golem's attack speed slightly.

Note: {{{note}}}

Erasure Dispel any imprints present within your golem
Syntax: GOLEM ERASURE [ALL]
Required:
Channels: {{{channels}}}
Shapes: {{{shapes}}}
Transitions: {{{transitions}}}
Attacks: {{{attacks}}}
Works against:
Cooldown:
Attune Effect: {{{attune}}}
Symbol: {{{symbol}}}
Details: In a single thought, you may erase all imprints from your golem. Should you specify ALL,

reflexes will also be forgotten.

Note: {{{note}}}

Movement Order your golem to move about the land
Syntax: GOLEM MOVE <direction>
Required:
Channels: {{{channels}}}
Shapes: {{{shapes}}}
Transitions: {{{transitions}}}
Attacks: {{{attacks}}}
Works against:
Cooldown:
Attune Effect: {{{attune}}}
Symbol: {{{symbol}}}
Details: You may command your golem to move about independent of your actions. You may even

command it remotely.

Note: {{{note}}}

Earthpaint Coat your golem in paints to empower their abilities
Syntax: GOLEM PAINT <color>
Required:
Channels: {{{channels}}}
Shapes: {{{shapes}}}
Transitions: {{{transitions}}}
Attacks: {{{attacks}}}
Works against:
Cooldown:
Attune Effect: {{{attune}}}
Symbol: {{{symbol}}}
Details: You may paint your golem in a variety of coloured inks, enhancing its abilities.

Red ink: Each strike has a 33% chance to ignite the foe and deal extra fire damage.

Blue ink: Each strike has a 33% chance to freeze the foe and deal extra cold damage.

Yellow ink: Your servant will regenerate health much more quickly, and you will be granted a minor bonus when using health elixirs.

Green ink: Every third hit, your flail will deliver the loki venom to your opponent.

Purple ink: A golem infused with purple paint will receive no penalty to their attack speed for the first three reflexes they are trained to perform, and they gain an extra slot for their vigilance ability.

A golem may only be painted with one ink at a time, and any new inks will replace the previous.

Note: {{{note}}}

Listening Open your mind to allow your golem in
Syntax: GOLEM LISTEN <ON/OFF>
Required:
Channels: {{{channels}}}
Shapes: {{{shapes}}}
Transitions: {{{transitions}}}
Attacks: {{{attacks}}}
Works against:
Cooldown:
Attune Effect: {{{attune}}}
Symbol: {{{symbol}}}
Details: Your golem will continually report anything said within their location, should you not be

present.

Note: {{{note}}}

Escape When in grave danger, your ally will quickly flee
Syntax: GOLEM ESCAPE HERE
Required:
Channels: {{{channels}}}
Shapes: {{{shapes}}}
Transitions: {{{transitions}}}
Attacks: {{{attacks}}}
Works against:
Cooldown:
Attune Effect: {{{attune}}}
Symbol: {{{symbol}}}
Details: You may specify a location for your golem to escape to, should they fall below 25% of

their maximum health.

Note: {{{note}}}

Glance Envision whatever your golem views
Syntax: GOLEM GLANCE
Required:
Channels: {{{channels}}}
Shapes: {{{shapes}}}
Transitions: {{{transitions}}}
Attacks: {{{attacks}}}
Works against:
Cooldown:
Attune Effect: {{{attune}}}
Symbol: {{{symbol}}}
Details: At a minor cost to equilibrium, you may envision whatever your golem can see.
Note: {{{note}}}

Priority Ensure your golem acts on your behalf
Syntax: GOLEM PRIORITY <ability>
Required:
Channels: {{{channels}}}
Shapes: {{{shapes}}}
Transitions: {{{transitions}}}
Attacks: {{{attacks}}}
Works against:
Cooldown:
Attune Effect: {{{attune}}}
Symbol: {{{symbol}}}
Details: This command allows you to specify an ability for your golem to use when next available,

regardless of your imprint order. The ability must still meet the specified requirements in order to activate, otherwise it will perform like normal.

Priority requires balance to set and consumes a very small amount of equilibrium.

Note: {{{note}}}

Recover Instantly infuse your ally with restorative energy
Syntax: GOLEM RECOVER
Required:
Channels: {{{channels}}}
Shapes: {{{shapes}}}
Transitions: {{{transitions}}}
Attacks: {{{attacks}}}
Works against:
Cooldown:
Attune Effect: {{{attune}}}
Symbol: {{{symbol}}}
Details: By lending mental power to your golem, you will cause them to instantly regenerate a

portion of their life. This ability consumes a moderate amount of equilibrium, but may be done off balance.

Note: {{{note}}}

Bodylink Your golem is a medium for speech and thought
Syntax: GOLEM SAY <sentence> GOLEM EMOTE <string>
Required:
Channels: {{{channels}}}
Shapes: {{{shapes}}}
Transitions: {{{transitions}}}
Attacks: {{{attacks}}}
Works against:
Cooldown:
Attune Effect: {{{attune}}}
Symbol: {{{symbol}}}
Details: You are now linked to your golem's thoughts, allowing you to control their speech and

actions. This can be performed even at a distance.

Note: {{{note}}}

Memory Your golem will remember all commands given
Syntax:
Required:
Channels: {{{channels}}}
Shapes: {{{shapes}}}
Transitions: {{{transitions}}}
Attacks: {{{attacks}}}
Works against:
Cooldown:
Attune Effect: {{{attune}}}
Symbol: {{{symbol}}}
Details: Syntax: GOLEM MEMORY SWITCH <1
Note: {{{note}}}

Servant Order your golem to retrieve your quarry
Syntax: GOLEM SERVANT <ON/OFF>
Required:
Channels: {{{channels}}}
Shapes: {{{shapes}}}
Transitions: {{{transitions}}}
Attacks: {{{attacks}}}
Works against:
Cooldown:
Attune Effect: {{{attune}}}
Symbol: {{{symbol}}}
Details: You may order your golem to fetch the body of any kills that you make.
Note: {{{note}}}

Twinsoul Link bodies with your golem
Syntax: GOLEM TWINSOUL <ON/OFF>
Required:
Channels: {{{channels}}}
Shapes: {{{shapes}}}
Transitions: {{{transitions}}}
Attacks: {{{attacks}}}
Works against:
Cooldown:
Attune Effect: {{{attune}}}
Symbol: {{{symbol}}}
Details: You may bind your body to your golem, allowing you to share a portion of each other's

damage. Should your golem die, however, you will find yourself suffering heavily - taking a heavy amount of damage and receiving a significant stun.

Note: {{{note}}}

Intertwine Blend inks to further empower your ally
Syntax: GOLEM INTERTWINE <colour>
Required:
Channels: {{{channels}}}
Shapes: {{{shapes}}}
Transitions: {{{transitions}}}
Attacks: {{{attacks}}}
Works against:
Cooldown:
Attune Effect: {{{attune}}}
Symbol: {{{symbol}}}
Details: You can now paint a second ink upon your golem, allowing it to receive two Earthpaint

benefits at once.

Note: {{{note}}}

Vigilance Perfect your golem's training
Syntax:
Required:
Channels: {{{channels}}}
Shapes: {{{shapes}}}
Transitions: {{{transitions}}}
Attacks: {{{attacks}}}
Works against:
Cooldown: 1 hour
Attune Effect: {{{attune}}}
Symbol: {{{symbol}}}
Details: Syntax: GOLEM VIGILANCE <ability> [ability2]

Your golem is now so well-trained that they may be taught to specifically hone their reflexes on a single chosen task. This reflex will become innate to them with no penalty to attack speed, and will, in some cases, bolster its capabilities in that task.

There is a significant cooldown upon changing this effect however, so make sure you choose wisely.

Some of the bolstered effects include: CORNER - Increases your own ability to dodge by 3%. AIRGUARD - Arrows will be reflected, chance to deflect increased. RATTLE - Increases damage and balance loss on hit. FEND - Increases resistance to all forms of damage. PROP - Will proc 100% of the time. SHAKE - Chance increased and golem also causes amnesia on hit. STEADFAST - Attempts to move allies have a chance to fail.

You do not need the reflex to be imprinted in order to gain the benefits. It will be enabled automatically regardless of your imprinted selections.

A golem can normally only have a single vigilance, unless it has been painted with purple earthpaint which grants a second.

Note: {{{note}}}

Strike Your golem will strike down enemies with powerful fists
Syntax:
Required:
Channels: {{{channels}}}
Shapes: {{{shapes}}}
Transitions: {{{transitions}}}
Attacks: {{{attacks}}}
Works against:
Cooldown:
Attune Effect: {{{attune}}}
Symbol: {{{symbol}}}
Details: Imprinted ability.

Your golem will strike any foe they are capable of, directly dealing blunt damage.

Note: {{{note}}}

Heartpunch Command your golem to deliver a jarring strike
Syntax:
Required:
Channels: {{{channels}}}
Shapes: {{{shapes}}}
Transitions: {{{transitions}}}
Attacks: {{{attacks}}}
Works against:
Cooldown:
Attune Effect: {{{attune}}}
Symbol: {{{symbol}}}
Details: Imprinted ability.

Should your target possess bruising upon the torso, your golem will take advantage with a powerful blow to the chest that causes heartflutter and will briefly stun them.

If the target is the process of forming an aura of rebounding, then the punch will disrupt the aura from congealing into a fully fledged defence against weapons.

Note: {{{note}}}

Rip Break their bones when they lie before you
Syntax:
Required:
Channels: {{{channels}}}
Shapes: {{{shapes}}}
Transitions: {{{transitions}}}
Attacks: {{{attacks}}}
Works against:
Cooldown:
Attune Effect: {{{attune}}}
Symbol: {{{symbol}}}
Details: Imprinted ability.

Your golem will attempt to wrench a prone opponent's limbs, crippling one in the process. If all limbs are crippled, then it will cause trauma to the torso instead.

Note: {{{note}}}

Wrack Punish your enemy with a weakening effect
Syntax:
Required:
Channels: {{{channels}}}
Shapes: {{{shapes}}}
Transitions: {{{transitions}}}
Attacks: {{{attacks}}}
Works against:
Cooldown:
Attune Effect: {{{attune}}}
Symbol: {{{symbol}}}
Details: Imprinted ability.

Your golem is not only capable of physical punishment - should it sense an opponent with a mangled torso, it will send a wave of psychic force through their mind, inflicting psychic damage, and causing both paresis and heartflutter.

Note: {{{note}}}

Shout A scream capable of inducing great sensitivity
Syntax:
Required:
Channels: {{{channels}}}
Shapes: {{{shapes}}}
Transitions: {{{transitions}}}
Attacks: {{{attacks}}}
Works against:
Cooldown:
Attune Effect: {{{attune}}}
Symbol: {{{symbol}}}
Details: Imprinted ability.

An opponent afflicted with a broken head will earn a powerful shout from the golem, shaking their vision and leaving them with blurry sight.

Note: {{{note}}}

Grapple Cause your golem to hold a battered foe
Syntax:
Required:
Channels: {{{channels}}}
Shapes: {{{shapes}}}
Transitions: {{{transitions}}}
Attacks: {{{attacks}}}
Works against:
Cooldown:
Attune Effect: {{{attune}}}
Symbol: {{{symbol}}}
Details: Imprinted ability.

A prone victim with a broken torso is an ideal target for a golem to pin, gripping them in a powerful hold until they writhe free from its grasp.

Note: {{{note}}}

Shatter Your golem will cast away their protection
Syntax:
Required:
Channels: {{{channels}}}
Shapes: {{{shapes}}}
Transitions: {{{transitions}}}
Attacks: {{{attacks}}}
Works against:
Cooldown:
Attune Effect: {{{attune}}}
Symbol: {{{symbol}}}
Details: Imprinted ability.

If your opponent attempts to hide behind a magical shield, your golem will lurch forward with a powerful blow that will shatter it.

Note: {{{note}}}

Pummel Allow your golem to signal a weakened foe's state
Syntax:
Required:
Channels: {{{channels}}}
Shapes: {{{shapes}}}
Transitions: {{{transitions}}}
Attacks: {{{attacks}}}
Works against:
Cooldown: 60 seconds
Attune Effect: {{{attune}}}
Symbol: {{{symbol}}}
Details: Imprinted ability.

Syntax: GOLEM IMPRINT PUMMEL <1-80%>

This unique ability requires a little extra information in order to be imprinted upon your golem.

When your opponent's health falls below the specified threshold, your golem will lash out and deliver a powerful blow that stuns your opponent. This imprint will be placed on cooldown for a short time after it is utilised by your golem.

Note: {{{note}}}

Choke A brutal manuever that robs them of senses
Syntax:
Required:
Channels: {{{channels}}}
Shapes: {{{shapes}}}
Transitions: {{{transitions}}}
Attacks: {{{attacks}}}
Works against:
Cooldown: 30 seconds
Attune Effect: {{{attune}}}
Symbol: {{{symbol}}}
Details: Imprinted ability.

Should your victim be prone and experiencing moderate bruising upon the head, your golem will attempt to squeeze the life from them - causing asphyxiation damage and inducing a blackout. This imprint will be placed on cooldown for a short time after it is utilised by your golem.

Note: {{{note}}}

Wrench Spot trauma and dislocate their limbs
Syntax:
Required:
Channels: {{{channels}}}
Shapes: {{{shapes}}}
Transitions: {{{transitions}}}
Attacks: {{{attacks}}}
Works against:
Cooldown:
Attune Effect: {{{attune}}}
Symbol: {{{symbol}}}
Details: Imprinted ability.

To imprint: GOLEM IMPRINT WRENCH [<LEFT

Note: {{{note}}}

Knockdown Grab them before they can fly away
Syntax:
Required:
Channels: {{{channels}}}
Shapes: {{{shapes}}}
Transitions: {{{transitions}}}
Attacks: {{{attacks}}}
Works against:
Cooldown:
Attune Effect: {{{attune}}}
Symbol: {{{symbol}}}
Details: Reflex ability.

Enemies who attempt to fly away or swing into the trees will occasionally be met with a forceful shove to the ground, accompanied by a loss of levitation.

Note: {{{note}}}

Corner Intimidate your enemies, reducing their evasion
Syntax:
Required:
Channels: {{{channels}}}
Shapes: {{{shapes}}}
Transitions: {{{transitions}}}
Attacks: {{{attacks}}}
Works against:
Cooldown:
Attune Effect: {{{attune}}}
Symbol: {{{symbol}}}
Details: Reflex ability.

Your golem will attempt to corner the target it has been ordered to attack, granting a chance to prevent them from dodging. They will still be able to divert however.

Note: {{{note}}}

Fend Allow your servant to stand between you and enemies
Syntax:
Required:
Channels: {{{channels}}}
Shapes: {{{shapes}}}
Transitions: {{{transitions}}}
Attacks: {{{attacks}}}
Works against:
Cooldown:
Attune Effect: {{{attune}}}
Symbol: {{{symbol}}}
Details: Reflex ability.

Your golem will maintain a stance at your front, making it difficult for others to strike you. This will reduce the damage you take from blunt and cutting based attacks.

Note: {{{note}}}

Airguard Your servant will shield you from aerial blows
Syntax:
Required:
Channels: {{{channels}}}
Shapes: {{{shapes}}}
Transitions: {{{transitions}}}
Attacks: {{{attacks}}}
Works against:
Cooldown:
Attune Effect: {{{attune}}}
Symbol: {{{symbol}}}
Details: Reflex ability.

Your golem will watch out for incoming projectiles, blocking them with its bulk should the chance arise.

Note: {{{note}}}

Rattle Break their defenses with a rattling punch
Syntax:
Required:
Channels: {{{channels}}}
Shapes: {{{shapes}}}
Transitions: {{{transitions}}}
Attacks: {{{attacks}}}
Works against:
Cooldown: 10 seconds
Attune Effect: {{{attune}}}
Symbol: {{{symbol}}}
Details: Reflex ability.

When your opponent manages to parry your blows, your golem will lash out in response - unbalancing your foe and removing their parry.

Note: {{{note}}}

Prop Your loyal ally will protect you from falling
Syntax:
Required:
Channels: {{{channels}}}
Shapes: {{{shapes}}}
Transitions: {{{transitions}}}
Attacks: {{{attacks}}}
Works against:
Cooldown:
Attune Effect: {{{attune}}}
Symbol: {{{symbol}}}
Details: Reflex ability.

Your golem will attempt to keep you standing against all odds - should you be knocked to the ground by an active attack, your golem will have a chance to pick you back up. This ability will fail if either of your legs are crippled.

Note: {{{note}}}

Cycling Ensure your golem never repeats the same order
Syntax:
Required:
Channels: {{{channels}}}
Shapes: {{{shapes}}}
Transitions: {{{transitions}}}
Attacks: {{{attacks}}}
Works against:
Cooldown:
Attune Effect: {{{attune}}}
Symbol: {{{symbol}}}
Details: Reflex ability.

A golem that focuses on cycling their attacks will never repeat the same attack twice, unless no other conditions are met in their imprint list.

Note: {{{note}}}

Shake Knock their curatives away
Syntax:
Required:
Channels: {{{channels}}}
Shapes: {{{shapes}}}
Transitions: {{{transitions}}}
Attacks: {{{attacks}}}
Works against:
Cooldown:
Attune Effect: {{{attune}}}
Symbol: {{{symbol}}}
Details: Reflex ability.

Your golem will watch your opponent carefully, spotting attempts to consume curative pills or use a pipe, and granting a chance to knock them away. This will only be effective against the target you ordered your golem to kill.

Note: {{{note}}}

Kneeshatter Prevent a broken foe from fleeing your grasp
Syntax:
Required:
Channels: {{{channels}}}
Shapes: {{{shapes}}}
Transitions: {{{transitions}}}
Attacks: {{{attacks}}}
Works against:
Cooldown:
Attune Effect: {{{attune}}}
Symbol: {{{symbol}}}
Details: Reflex ability.

When an enemy attempts to leave your location with bruising to one of their legs, your golem will knock them to the ground and cripple that leg, preventing their escape.

Note: {{{note}}}

Steadfast Protect yourself from forced movement
Syntax:
Required:
Channels: {{{channels}}}
Shapes: {{{shapes}}}
Transitions: {{{transitions}}}
Attacks: {{{attacks}}}
Works against:
Cooldown:
Attune Effect: {{{attune}}}
Symbol: {{{symbol}}}
Details: Reflex ability.

Your golem will protect you from being moved against your will against all costs, even against magical effects. Only by choice will your golem allow you to move.

Note: {{{note}}}