The First Land Herald/446-03-06

Article Number: 76

Dateline: 446-03-06

VELA'TOHR ACTIVITY INSPIRES NEW EMPATH SPELL An unnamed Empath scholar recently visited the Crossing Empath guild to reveal the guild's latest discovery: a spell called Embrace of the Vela'tohr. The scholar explained to the gathering in the courtyard that the guild's vela'tohr plant has recently displayed some new behavior. Several tiny saplings have been observed emerging from the ground, which appear to be shy and withdraw immediately. He said, "We are not sure if those saplings are extensions of this vela'tohr plant, or if the plant managed to spread seeds It does not appear to have flowered, though I think somewhat little is even known about its flowering processes." He reassured the group that the plant is safe and healthy, and stated that only the Empath guild plant is exhibiting signs of saplings and new behaviors. The new behavior inspired the creation of a new spell: Embrace of the Vela'tohr. It allows the Empath to mimic the wondrous vela'tohr plants, creating an ethereal plant that remains at the cast location and heals any non-Empath (and only non-Empath) that touches it. The plant's creator may in turn heal the plant, either in its original location, or the creator may recast the spell to summon the plant to them. When the plant reaches its healing limit, it will dissipate until recast in order to be healed. The scholar later added, "The physiology of the plant differs from that of a quadruped. You may have to experiment to see how wounds transfer." However, regardless, the Empath will learn about Empathy from healing the plant, similar to if they had healed the original patient themselves. The scholar further stated, "Curiously, the spell pattern requires a shred of the caster's Empathy, and accordingly, will only allow the Empath who cast the spell to heal the plant. Obviously, the plant will not allow itself to be touched by individuals who pursue Necromancy." He later clarified that only an Empath may cast the spell, and only one whose Empathic abilities are largely intact. The spell also costs only mana, not vitality. "The vela'tohr are largely enigmatic, and we do not fully understand their desires or ways. It is our belief, and indeed our hope, that we will heal the land and their population with every cast of this spell." The scholar later wondered whether the vela'tohr returning to some of the harmed locations of the world may help those areas in particular. He further explained that the vela'tohr appear to be communal by nature, and whenever two or more created plants are in the same area, they will seek one another out and form a thicket. "Presumably the vela'tohr just enjoy one another's company, perhaps seeking safety or shelter together." As for the form of the plant, the scholar confirmed that customization would be possible. "The pattern bears similarities to the Circle of Sympathy spell, so it is possible that people may customize elements of the pattern." He also clarified that the plant is not made of Aether, but rather said, "They appear ethereal, as in, delicate, light, made of magical energies." Surprisingly, Guildleader Salvur was not present at the discussion, despite his known expertise and interest in the vela'tohr. The Herald reached out to him for further comment, and he simply smiled and said "Maybe they'll find peace." Congratulations to the Empaths for such an astonishing and useful discovery! In community, Navesi Daerthon True Bard, Zoluren's Herald Editor in Chief of the First Land Herald

Real Date: Unknown Date

Subject(s): Circle of Sympathy Crossing Embrace of the Vela'tohr Empath Empathy skill Mana Necromancer Salvur Vela'tohr plant Vitality

Author(s): Navesi