Banish Nightmare

Art Statistics
Focus:	Resilience (Minor)
Cost:	5
Orbit Required:	15
Affected:	Mare Essence
Duration:	Immediate

Description

Converts the targeted mare essence into a banishment token.

Plateau Effect

Faster Evoke.

Art Research

The SoulMaster has an essence in hand. He evokes Banish Nightmare on the essence, and the essence is promptly thrown beyond the City Walls, out into the Chaos (or some believe out of the Dreamstate entirely. What is left behind after evoking this art is a token. When the Nightmare is banished, it has no strength because the Avatar is outside the City walls, not in the token.

The Banished Nightmare has 1 function and 1 charge

Function #1: Essence - Essence Type: Emphant ; Strength : 0;

Research by Minuette

Art History

The art of Banish Nightmare was created by a very powerful SoulMaster, his name was Ri'ach. Ri'ach was a ruler of The Protectors of the Radiance, but was snatched from the dream on the day of The The Great Loss and along with him, the secret to allowing a SoulMaster the ability to hold the art of Banish Nightmare without the aid of an item to use it. For it was indeed Ri'ach that created the art as well as being the holder of The Banishment Scroll that unlocked the ability for a dreamer to learn the art.

With Ri'ach gone, so too was the art of Banish Nightmare from the dream. Since the re-opening of The Protectors of the Radiance, Ri'ach had watched closely from above within The Overlight, where he rested. Ri'ach watched the house he once knew as his home re-build itself. However, a danger grew near for the house, The Soul of Radiance, though growing slowly in essence count was not strong enough to survive the elements of the dream. Ri'ach grew nervous, and worried frantically within The Overlight for his house he loved so much.

The Soul of Radiance was nearing twenty five thousand essences banished within it, but it was far from strong enough to last within the dream. A dreamer by the name of Elektra, daughter of the late Ellie, joined the house of Radiance around this time. She was the first dreamer in the dream to hold the art of Trap Mare, and she made it her personal crusade to strengthen the Soul of Radiance with using this art to strengthen the essence of many Nightmares before their banishment into the house artifact.

It was with this crusade, that Ri'ach looked to Elektra for help as he re-entered the dream from The Overlight. Ri'ach told Elektra of the vision he saw for The Soul of Radiance and the house he once called his own. He knew that if the house artifact did not get strong enough within the next few months, the Soul of Radiance would be destroyed and with it, all hope for The Protectors of Radiance and their crusade against the Nightmares.

Ri'ach made her aware that if the house couldn't reach fifty thousand essences banished within it and a strength over fifty one thousand, The Soul of Radiance would be destroyed. It was this danger that made Elektra commit to being banished into The Soul of Radiance, as Ri'ach stated to her that this was the other way to save the house artifact. Ri'ach stated "Very well then Elektra, for now with this wisdom I have gained, I know The Soul will be saved either way.

But, let it be known that your agreement may destroy your Soul instead, and I can not allow you to back out of this. For as it is said, so shall it be done." Elektra told the house of it's plight as well as hers if this goal is not met. It was with a great commitment that the members in the house started hunting for Nightmares more, teachers started tasking for essences more, and rulers started the promotion of essence gathering. Within weeks, The Soul of Radiance reached forty thousand essences, it was then that Ri'ach returned to the dream once again, to remind Elektra that there were only eleven days left.

Ri'ach then handed to her The Banishment Scroll, and told her to guard it with her avatar and all her abilities for he would be back for it, as it was his prize possession. It was explained to Elektra that his scroll held a secret, but could only be read and understood by a SoulMaster equal to himself, more powerful then Elektra was. It was decided that this SoulMaster was indeed Tybarian's Soul, Ruler of The Protectors of the Radiance. So this scroll was to be given to him to read, and in return for Elektra's help in trying to reach this goal, she would be granted the art, being the first normal dreamer in the dream to know the art of Banish Mare. It was if they did not reach this goal that Elektra was to use the art on herself. It was from this day on that Elektra grew weaker, as the marked day grew near.

It was from this day on that Elektra started to worry. As the day grew near Elektra started giving her prized possessions away to her friends in the house for a remembrance of her encase the goal was not met and she was banished into the house artifact to save it. It is believed that this act in turn pushed The Protectors of the house harder! To not see Elektra banished from the dream, but for her to remain by their sides to fight the crusade. It was on the day of her wedding to Praxis, DreamSeer of Protectors of the Radiance that the house reached it's goal of fifty thousand essences banished into The Soul of Radiance and over fifty one thousand strength. It was a few days before the deadline that was set by Ri'ach's vision.

It was a glorious day for The [[Protectors of the Radiance] as well as Elektra and Praxis. Later that evening, the scroll was given to Tybarian's Soul and with it's reading the art was passed onto Elektra, marking her as the first in the dream to hold the art. Ri'ach returned for his scroll, and smiled at Elektra, and let out a sigh of relief for her as well as his beloved house. For it was their never ending quest and love of the Crusade that indeed made them all Protectors of the Radiance.

Researched by Raven Lunatic

Recounting of the event

Tybarian's Soul: Ri'ach.

Tybarian's Soul approaches slowly, reverently

Ri'ach: Greetings

Tybarian's Soul bows to one knee with deep respect

Ri'ach bows

Tybarian's Soul: I have heard your name spoken in legend. You were among the first Protectors.

Tybarian's Soul: Centuries before my time.

Tybarian's Soul: I am honored to be in your presence.

Tybarian's Soul remains on one knee, head lowered

Ri'ach smiles

Tybarian's Soul remains on one knee before Ri'ach, head lowered

FeNiX R bows

Ri'ach: Elektra has mentioned your name many times

Swazette: Hi

Swazette curtsies

Jordman waves

King Edward remains quiet

Ri'ach: There is no need to remain on one knee

Swazette: Hi again Ri'ach

Tybarian's Soul rises reverently, eyes firmly on Ri'ach

Ri'ach: You may rise.... for I am honored to meet you as well

Ri'ach: Greetings, Protectors

Joeman: hey guys whats happenin

cool24: i was wondern where everyone went hehehe

Jordman waves to Ri'ach

Swazette wonders if Ri'ach remembers her telling him, that he is welcome in our House

Ri'ach: I was just going to the house, to see Elektra

King Edward: Greetings Ri'ach and Tybarian's soul

Noknee curtsies to TY and Ri'ach

Swazette: Do come in!

BelfalstBL bows to all

Swazette heads to the confines of our House

King Edward bows deeply

Ri'ach: Have you read the Banishment Scroll, Tybarian?

eb: please join us

Ri'ach: I see the storms are still chaotic in the dream

Ri'ach smiles slightly

Ri'ach heads to his house

Moments later....

BelfalstBL: hello Ri'ach

Ri'ach smiles

Elektra curtsies to Ri'ach

Ri'ach looks to Elektra

Swazette shows Ri'ach, a stair, with his name on it

Ri'ach bows

Swazette smiles

Ri'ach smiles

Tybarian's Soul bows reverenly

eb greets Ri'ach

BelfalstBL bows again

Elektra: Good to see you again Ri'ach

eb: greetings Ty

Ri'ach: Is it?

Tybarian's Soul: As you can see Ri'ach... it is difficult for me to retain coherence outside the house grounds.

Elektra: I hope it is, I am very happy

Tybarian's Soul: Yes. Behold, I am not a true avatar... but the spirit of my former self, conducted from out of the Soul of Radiance.

Ri'ach: I have recieved word that this great house, has reached the goal set by the elements of the dream... is this not so?

Swazette nods

Elektra: Yes it is true we have :)

King Edward nods smiling

Elektra smiles

Swazette proudly announces, that this is true

Ri'ach smiles and looks at familiar surroundings

eb cheers this great goal!

Ri'ach: I had faith in my great house! Though, with the help of Elektra, The Soul of Radiance would be saved either way....

Ri'ach: I am glad to see it did not come to the lose of Elektra, to save The Radiance!

Ri'ach: as each of you should be too, as she loves you all dearly!

Ri'ach smiles and looks about the room

Elektra smiles to Ri'ach

Ri'ach smiles

Elektra: I have awaited for Tybarian to come to read the scroll

Elektra: and he is here :)

BelfalstBL: welcome back Ty

Tybarian's Soul: As you can see, Ri'ach, it is difficult for me to retain my coherence... period.

Ri'ach nods

Ri'ach: Has Elektra given you my scroll?

Ri'ach: I hold this scroll very dear to my heart!

Tybarian's Soul looks to Protector Elektra

Elektra: No RI'ach I have not

Elektra passes a very old and tatterd scroll to Tybarian

Tybarian's Soul takes it carefully

Tybarian's Soul: May I examine it?

Ri'ach: For it was long before I was a ruler of this great house, before the great loss, that I created the art of Banish Mare.... and...

Ri'ach nods yes

Tybarian's Soul unravels the scroll slowly and gently, peering eagerly at the words imprinted upon it

Ri'ach: passed it on to dreamers, with a task of course....

Ri'ach smiles

wissper greets Ty

Ri'ach: Though, along with me and the scroll... these dreamers passed into the overlight....

Tybarian's Soul reads it with an increasing frown

Tybarian's Soul shakes his head

Tybarian's Soul: I find it difficult to understand. A few words here and there I can pick out... the language used is very old.

You SHOUT: It is the reader of this scroll, a powerfull Soulmaster, that can unlock the secret to the ability of a dreamer to hold this art once again!

Ri'ach: Once again in the dream, a Soulmaster will no longer need to hold an item to use this great art!

Ri'ach looks to Tybarian's Soul

Tybarian's Soul gives another slight frown

wissper: what art?

Ri'ach: Look deep within yourself, into your very soul, it will come to you

Tybarian's Soul: It is difficult to understand. Ri'ach... I will need your help to figure a few things out about the manuscript.

Elektra Looks to Tybarian hoping he can understand the words

Tybarian's Soul hears Ri'ach's words and nods, concentrating as he stares at the words

Ri'ach: Do not read it as words, for it is more then this......

Tybarian's Soul: Aaagh... my concentration is not strong enough. I am a warrior not a scholar, damn it Ri'ach.

Tybarian's Soul thinks hard

Tybarian's Soul: Perhaps if you and Elektra were to join party with me... and meditate...

Ri'ach nods

Elektra helps Tybarian

Ri'ach begins meditating

Tybarian's Soul: I might gain the strength and resolve to do this.

Tybarian's Soul: Make no mistake... though my avatar bears the power of an old SoulMaster... that has only been since my death. Before my return and through all my Dreaming before...

Tybarian's Soul: I was a Dreamseer.

Tybarian's Soul takes a breath and concentrates

Nunja grins

Magnet bows

Lexicon bows to everyone

Tybarian's Soul holds his eyes shut a moment, then opens them slowly and begins to read as though with new knowledge

Nunja listens

Ri'ach: You need to look into the power of The Soul of Radiance by concentrating on the thoughts of this Artifact!

Elektra contuines meditaition to help Tybarian

Tybarian's Soul: Yes... yes...!

Tybarian's Soul smiles broadly

Tybarian's Soul: It is becoming clear now.

Tybarian's Soul laughs openly

Nunja meditates as well

Ri'ach: Within you, you hold the same powers of Banishment... for not only are a Soulmaster now..... you indeed are The Master of Souls.....

Elektra feels strenght within the room being passed to Tybarian

Tybarian's Soul: The wonders of Resilience are amazing! Within this scroll i the secret by which to Banish Mare!

Tybarian's Soul: To think that one could do this through one's own avatar...!

Tybarian's Soul blinks and realizes something...

Tybarian's Soul: I am not an Avatar.

Tybarian's Soul looks to Elektra

Elektra Looks to Tybarian

Tybarian's Soul: Elektra... you know what you must do? This art could be invaluable to our Crusade.

Elektra: Yes, Tybarian I do

Tybarian's Soul nods solemnly, then turns to Ri'ach

Swazette watches in awe

Tybarian's Soul: With your permission, great one, to whom I and all of us owe so much, I will pass this art into the Dream once again, and teach it to Protector Guardian and Master Teacher Elektra.

Magnet Smiles

Ri'ach smiles to Tybarian's Soul, very pleased

eb feels proud

Ri'ach looks into Tybarian's very own soul, and sees it now is within it

Ri'ach smiles

Elektra Looks to Ri'ach and Tybarian with pride with what this means for our house and crusude

Tybarian's Soul: Protector Elektra! Step forward!

Ri'ach: It is done!

Elektra steps to TY

Brandiwyn watches in awe

Tybarian's Soul: You understand more than any that the learning of Arts in Underlight is a privilege, not a right.

Elektra: I do very much Tybarian

Tybarian's Soul: We have all seen you lash your very existence to the Soul itself in order to ensure our Crusade, putting yourself in great peril.

Tybarian's Soul: Your actions are a true portrayal of how one Protector may make us all stronger.

Magnet smiles

Tybarian's Soul: Therefor I have total confidence you will use this art... the ancient lost art of Banish Mare... to strengthen our Protectorship further...

Tybarian's Soul: and to further carry on the Crusade we all wage on behalf of the Unawakened.

Tybarian's Soul takes a breath, summoning his concentration

Elektra: Thank you Tybarian, my only concern are for the Protectors and our crusade

Tybarian's Soul: A brilliant golden light manifests from the walls, as Ri'ach's eyes and hands begin to glow.

Tybarian's Soul smiles

Swazette notices Elektra's avatar, appears to look stronger

Tybarian's Soul: Protector Elektra it is my honor to train you in the art of Banish Mare.

Lexicon notices the brilliance too

Elektra smiles proudly

Tybarian's Soul pauses, barely able to control these powers which are new and foreign to even him

eb: LET THE RADIANCE SHINE FORTH !!!!

Brandiwyn looks at her mentor with admiration

Elektra: Ri'ach thank you for allowing me this honor

Tybarian's Soul passes the power into Elektra's avatar

Magnet SHOUTS: LET THE RADIANCE SHINE FORTH!!!!!!!!1

wissper: LET THE RADIANCE SHINE FORTH!!!!!!!!

BelfalstBL cheers

Lexicon SHOUTS: LET THE RADIANCE SHINE FORTH!!!

Tybarian's Soul SHOUTS: LET THE RADIANCE SHINE FORTH!!!

eb: the house grows stronger !!!!

BelfalstBL: LET THE RADIANCE SHINE FORTH!!!

Brandiwyn SHOUTS: LET THE RADIANCE SHINE FORTH !!!!!

Ri'ach smiles looking over the new generation of Protectors of Radiance

Novgorad: LET THE RADIANCE SHINE FORTH !!! LET THE RADIANCE SHINE FORTH !!!

cool24: LET THE RADIANCE SHINE FORTH!!!!!!!!!

Elektra looks to Tybarian with pride and honor and to the Protectors and rulers, LET THE RADIANCE SHINE FORTH ALWAYS!!!

Luthair: LET THE RADIANCE SHINE FORTH!!!

You SHOUT: Let this day go down in history as the art of Banish Mare is now back within the dream! Elektra, Master Teacher of Soulmasters and guardian of PoR, is the first to hold it!

Tybarian's Soul bows his head proudly to Elektra

Elektra smiles

wissper: wooo hoo

eb: LET THE RADIANCE SHINE FORTH !!!!

You SHOUT: Let The Radiance Shine Forth!

Tybarian's Soul: Let us see to it she is not the last.

Tybarian's Soul smiles confidently to the rest of the Protectorship

Ri'ach nods

Tybarian's Soul: Hah. Let us teach this art to the Imprisoners of Light.

Tybarian's Soul grins

Elektra nods to Tybarian understanding

BelfalstBL smiles

wissper giggles

Ri'ach looks to Tybarian's Soul

Lexicon grins

Brandiwyn grins

Ri'ach: Might I have The Banishment Scroll back please

Lexicon smiles

Magnet smiles

eb looks in awe

Ri'ach: Might I have The Banishment Scroll back please

Tybarian's Soul nods to Ri'ach and carefully rolls the scroll back up

Ri'ach smiles

Ri'ach: I thank you Tybarian

Tybarian's Soul bows deeply to Ri'ach

Ri'ach: I thank you Elektra, for without you there was no hope for The Soul of Radiance

Elektra: WIth the help of all the Protectors and even many Frs we did this... and I thank them all, for without them we could never have succeded

BelfalstBL nods in agreeance with Nov

Ri'ach: and I thank all of you Protectors... for without you... we would not have prevailed!

Tybarian's Soul nods solemnly in agreement

eb: LET THE RADIANCE SHINE FORTH !!!!

Elektra: " LET THE RADIANCE SHINE FORTH" !!!!

Lexicon SHOUTS: LET THE RADIANCE SHINE FORTH!!!

Noknee curtsies

wissper: LET THE RADIANCE SHINE FORTH!!!!!!!!

Ri'ach: Not only is this a house..... it is a family!

BelfalstBL: LET THE RADIANCE SHINE FORTH!!!

Novgorad: LET THE RADIANCE SHINE FORTH !!! LET THE RADIANCE SHINE FORTH!!

Lexicon bows to Noknee

Jordman: LET THE RADIANCE SHINE FORTH!!!!!!!!!

FeNiX R SHOUTS: LET THE RADIANCE SHINE FORTH!!

Magnet: LET THE RADIANCE SHINE FORTH!!!!!!!!

Noknee SHOUTS: LET THE RADIANCE SHINE FORTH!!!!!!!!!

FeNiX R SHOUTS: LET THE RADIANCE SHINE FORTH!!

Luthair: LET THE RADIANCE SHINE FORTH!!!

Brandiwyn SHOUTS: LET THE RADIANCE SHINE FORTH !!!!!!

Ri'ach bows to all

Tybarian's Soul nods to Ri'ach, and feels like a very old grandfather who needs to take some rest

Brandiwyn: hmm

Magnet gibberish???

Ri'ach fades from the dream forever with a slight frown

References:

• http://minuette_ul.tripod.com/Pages/Reference/Research/EssTheo/special.htm
• http://www.angelfire.com/ab7/dranak/Arts/arts-sm.htm#Banish