Transmutation
May 4, 2014 2:39:40 GMT -5
Post by Arianna on May 4, 2014 2:39:40 GMT -5
Transmutation is an Ability that can be inherited through a bloodline. There are roughly four stages to this Ability, with two sub-stages each. As a person masters each stage, it becomes increasingly difficult and therefore takes longer to master them. This is one reason why very few people have ever totally mastered this Ability; the other reason being a moral dilemma, which you will soon discover the reason for.
Unum I:
The first thing a person with Transmutation Ability can do is to change one small inanimate object into a like small inanimate object. An example of a very basic display of power would be being able to change a spoon into a fork. Both objects are relatively small, lightweight, and of a similar size, shape, and material.
Unum II:
As a person practices, they can begin to change one small inanimate object into an unlike small inanimate object. An example of this would be changing a utensil into a napkin, or changing a shoe into a doll.
Duobus I:
Once a person has mastered the manipulation of small inanimate objects, they can begin to control larger objects. The second stage of the Transmutation Ability is being able to change one large inanimate object into a like large inanimate object. An example of this would be changing a bed into a sofa.
Duobus II:
When a person has developed their skills thus far, they can begin to change one inanimate large object into an unlike inanimate large object. For example, turning a piece of furniture into a vehicle or vessel of some sort.
Tribus I:
Once a person has mastered the art of Transmuting inanimate objects of all sizes and shapes, a person may begin to learn how to manipulate living beings. This is the stage at which an ethical dilemma becomes an issue. There are some who feel that nobody should progress beyond the Duobus stage of Transmuting. Transmuting living beings follows the same pattern as that of inanimate objects: A person first must learn to change a small living being into a like small living being. An example of this would be turning a snail into a slug, or a robin to a sparrow.
Tribus II:
At this stage a person can begin to start Transmuting a small living being into an unlike small living being, such as turning a frog into a rodent.
Quatuor I:
When a person has mastered Transmuting small living beings into other small living being, they may proceed to learn to change one large living being into a like large living being. An example of this would be turning a horse into a cow.
Quatuor II:
The final stage of Transmuting is mastering the ability to turn a large living being into an unlike large living being. An example of this might be turning an emu into an alligator.
Other Notes:
One very important thing to know about the Transmutation Ability: It is impossible to change an inanimate object into a living being, or vice versa. Living beings include any life form that exercises a will, from insects to human beings. Plants are classified as inanimate objects. Dead beings, such as corpses or meat, are no longer living and are therefore categorized as inanimate. Another thing to note is that the more complex or large the life form is, the longer and more energy it takes to change it into something else. One cannot simply turn another human into some other living being in an instant, it would take a good amount of concentration and energy to prepare to do such a feat.
No object or being can be Transmuted without direct physical contact between the person doing the Transmuting and the subject being acted upon. The more difficult the transformation, the more contact is needed. This may entail placing both hands upon the subject and/or maintaining contact for a longer interval of time. With practice, one's average time may become shorter.
As terms such as "small" and "large," "like" and "unlike" are relative, stages are not distinct from one another, except for the change in between stages Duobus and Tribus.
After stages Duobus II and Quatuor II are mastered, gifted Transmutators may hone their skills to the point in which they are able to change objects or beings into objects or beings of differing sizes, such as a toothpick into boat or a mouse into a bull. However, this takes many years of practice and meditation, and even some of those dedicated to learning to do this may reap nothing but disappointment.
Interesting Information:
Among those with the Transmutation Ability, the majority have all signed a contract and statement that strictly forbids the Transmuting of human beings. There is also a sub-group of people with this Ability who are advocates for animal's rights, and have a similar statement that forbids the use of Transmutation on any living animal--essentially, they do not allow each other to progress beyond the Duobus stage.
Despite these effort by the Transmutation community, there are still those who do not abide by the status-quo, and whom practice Transmutation on other human beings. These services can include anything from being in the sex-change business, to acting as privately hired hitmen, to simply being psychotic--Transmuting other people for pleasure as opposed to Transmuting other people as part of a service rendered in exchange for monetary reward.
Unum I:
The first thing a person with Transmutation Ability can do is to change one small inanimate object into a like small inanimate object. An example of a very basic display of power would be being able to change a spoon into a fork. Both objects are relatively small, lightweight, and of a similar size, shape, and material.
Unum II:
As a person practices, they can begin to change one small inanimate object into an unlike small inanimate object. An example of this would be changing a utensil into a napkin, or changing a shoe into a doll.
Duobus I:
Once a person has mastered the manipulation of small inanimate objects, they can begin to control larger objects. The second stage of the Transmutation Ability is being able to change one large inanimate object into a like large inanimate object. An example of this would be changing a bed into a sofa.
Duobus II:
When a person has developed their skills thus far, they can begin to change one inanimate large object into an unlike inanimate large object. For example, turning a piece of furniture into a vehicle or vessel of some sort.
Tribus I:
Once a person has mastered the art of Transmuting inanimate objects of all sizes and shapes, a person may begin to learn how to manipulate living beings. This is the stage at which an ethical dilemma becomes an issue. There are some who feel that nobody should progress beyond the Duobus stage of Transmuting. Transmuting living beings follows the same pattern as that of inanimate objects: A person first must learn to change a small living being into a like small living being. An example of this would be turning a snail into a slug, or a robin to a sparrow.
Tribus II:
At this stage a person can begin to start Transmuting a small living being into an unlike small living being, such as turning a frog into a rodent.
Quatuor I:
When a person has mastered Transmuting small living beings into other small living being, they may proceed to learn to change one large living being into a like large living being. An example of this would be turning a horse into a cow.
Quatuor II:
The final stage of Transmuting is mastering the ability to turn a large living being into an unlike large living being. An example of this might be turning an emu into an alligator.
Other Notes:
One very important thing to know about the Transmutation Ability: It is impossible to change an inanimate object into a living being, or vice versa. Living beings include any life form that exercises a will, from insects to human beings. Plants are classified as inanimate objects. Dead beings, such as corpses or meat, are no longer living and are therefore categorized as inanimate. Another thing to note is that the more complex or large the life form is, the longer and more energy it takes to change it into something else. One cannot simply turn another human into some other living being in an instant, it would take a good amount of concentration and energy to prepare to do such a feat.
No object or being can be Transmuted without direct physical contact between the person doing the Transmuting and the subject being acted upon. The more difficult the transformation, the more contact is needed. This may entail placing both hands upon the subject and/or maintaining contact for a longer interval of time. With practice, one's average time may become shorter.
As terms such as "small" and "large," "like" and "unlike" are relative, stages are not distinct from one another, except for the change in between stages Duobus and Tribus.
After stages Duobus II and Quatuor II are mastered, gifted Transmutators may hone their skills to the point in which they are able to change objects or beings into objects or beings of differing sizes, such as a toothpick into boat or a mouse into a bull. However, this takes many years of practice and meditation, and even some of those dedicated to learning to do this may reap nothing but disappointment.
Interesting Information:
Among those with the Transmutation Ability, the majority have all signed a contract and statement that strictly forbids the Transmuting of human beings. There is also a sub-group of people with this Ability who are advocates for animal's rights, and have a similar statement that forbids the use of Transmutation on any living animal--essentially, they do not allow each other to progress beyond the Duobus stage.
Despite these effort by the Transmutation community, there are still those who do not abide by the status-quo, and whom practice Transmutation on other human beings. These services can include anything from being in the sex-change business, to acting as privately hired hitmen, to simply being psychotic--Transmuting other people for pleasure as opposed to Transmuting other people as part of a service rendered in exchange for monetary reward.