18.7 Lunar Auras
One of the more significant effects of the extremely rare alignment of
the Moons, known at the Triple Eclipse, are the auras that can envelop
individuals at random. Each night, at Midnight, many people across the
land can find themselves blessed with the sacred aura of one of the
three moons, each offering a variety of different effects. They last
until the next midnight, when they either fade, or if a person is lucky,
are replaced by another aura.
The unique edifice known as the Lunar Pylon can, however, grant lesser
versions of these auras, even without the Eclipse. They may be claimed
by walking through the Pylon via PASS THROUGH PYLON, assuming that the
person doing so is a member of the organisation that has won it in a
continental contest.
A person affected by an aura will find which one in their defences
(using DEF), and it will also be visible when they are looked at. The
auras are:
Bliss of Life
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A restorative aura that will cause a person to rapidly regenerate
health, mana, endurance and willpower.
Boon of Change
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A lucky aura that will increase the chance of critical hits, as well as
the amount of gold creatures can drop.
Fist of Terror
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A strengthening aura that both increases damage dealt, and reduces
damage taken.
The Auras themselves are a reflection of the Diachaim, and free of the
influences of any circle, be it magick, anti-magick or demonic. It is
considered most fortuitous to be blessed by one, and only occur during
the rare Triple Eclipse, though a lesser aura may be received by passing
through the Lunar Pylon if it has been won by your city or council.
