Enchantment - The Blessings of Divinity, and not only
Perhaps the second most basic group of secrets for the Priest and Bard paths, this one consists of the Naomh Aite secrets, and their beag, mor and ard iterations, armachd and armachd fein. Those of the path of the Gladiator also receive the secret of the Aegis Sphere. These secrets make their targets more hardy without making them invincible - as other secrets would. For it is again through Glioca’s protective embrace and affection that those who walk the path of the Priest are endorsed with the gifts to protect their allies, and in turn themselves, for love has the power to protect. For Glioca cares not whether she is protecting the Aislings who are greedily and viciously slaying monsters for selfish reasons, or whether it is the monsters that are the aggressors - she loves all with no discrimination as per criminals, sinners, or those ripe with malevolence - which is why she granted this secret to her followers, for indiscriminate use, indeterminate of which their allies are.
The Aegis Sphere, as its name implies, provides a radius of Aegis - or protection, around the Gladiator, not through any divine intervention or principle directly related to protection, unlike armachd fein or armachd, but instead through the Warrior’s strategical and tactical aptitude, which, like Asgall Faileas, allows them to escape unhardy situations or strike fear into their enemies and make them deal weaker blows of punishment. Although Aislings of other paths could be argued to deserve secrets to protect themselves, and some already possess them, only those of the Gladiator path could receive -this- specific secret, as only they see the battleground through tactics, as a game of chess. The Monk sees it as a scenery of nature, the rogue as a playground, the priest an uncomfortable situation in which their allies have to escape unscathed, and the wizard a place to make new discoveries.
The Aegis Sphere, as its name implies, provides a radius of Aegis - or protection, around the Gladiator, not through any divine intervention or principle directly related to protection, unlike armachd fein or armachd, but instead through the Warrior’s strategical and tactical aptitude, which, like Asgall Faileas, allows them to escape unhardy situations or strike fear into their enemies and make them deal weaker blows of punishment. Although Aislings of other paths could be argued to deserve secrets to protect themselves, and some already possess them, only those of the Gladiator path could receive -this- specific secret, as only they see the battleground through tactics, as a game of chess. The Monk sees it as a scenery of nature, the rogue as a playground, the priest an uncomfortable situation in which their allies have to escape unscathed, and the wizard a place to make new discoveries.
Prevent Affliction - The Shield of Mistrust
As the Summoner, or Wizard, is the master of Willpower, they are able to fortify their mind power from foreign interference. This enables them shut any possible curses out, thus preventing curses from being cast on them. However, one could also argue that this secret would be more suitable for the Bard, since curses are part of their Path’s domain, and an integral one at that. However, the Bard’s natural empathy for the sentiments and minds of others leaves them at a point of weakness, as it prevents them from being able to prevent foreign interference from their minds, unlike the Wizard.
Mist - Navigation through Battle
This incantation is a ritual of nature, bestowed upon Monks, as they are the Beacons of Harmony throughout the wilderness. Through this, the Monk is able to seamlessly traverse through uncomfortable situations, through the mist, and avoid any melee attacks by their enemy.
One could argue why the warrior path is not bestowed with such a gift, but not only is the Warrior’s armour too encumbering to sustain such movement, but it is also against the codes of Chivalry and Gallantry so many Warriors endorse to sneak out of a fight because of a hard situation.
One could argue why the warrior path is not bestowed with such a gift, but not only is the Warrior’s armour too encumbering to sustain such movement, but it is also against the codes of Chivalry and Gallantry so many Warriors endorse to sneak out of a fight because of a hard situation.
