B4 Chapter 491: Intermission & Gains, Finale

Slumping in his chair, Kaius pulled up his notifications. He might have been exhausted from hours of constant combat, and he still felt a little frazzled from his direct brush with death, but that changed little.

There was an army outside of the city. As much as they had been told to rest, he and his team represented a significant portion of the city’s strongest fighters. They needed to pick their skills and get out there.

Thinking of the ability that waited for him, Kaius couldn’t help but feel a flush of excitement. The leap that Drakthar had taken when it evolved was palpable and visceral — he felt it in his bones every time he cast Starfall.

It made him all the more hungry for what Initiate’s Glyphic Bladerite might become. It was a cornerstone of his build — the thing that linked his soul with his final inheritance. Plus, unlike Drakthar, the skill was currently only Unique. If it jumped up to Heroic, the boons he received from the evolution would be only that much more impactful.

**Ding! Runeblade Hellion has reached level 222!**

**+6 Int; +5 Con, Str, Wil; +2 Vit, Dex; +1 Free – from Class & Racial Traits!**

**Ding! Class Skill available for selection!**

Hellblade Investiture:

Class Skill – Tier II

Affinity: Arcane, Martial

Type: Glyph-binding, Runic, Armament Enhancement, Longsword

Selection Available!

Heroic

The Path of the Hellion is a precarious and domineering one. All threats are met with total force. The wise recognise that this is a fatal flaw. You say that power overwhelming is the answer, Initiate? What of the next monstrosity that lurks, waiting for your spellhymns to run dry, for your wounds to bleed long, and your mana to sputter in the wind? It is there, I promise you — the second you believe it is not is the day you die. When that moment comes, you will reach for your oldest friend. We all do.

Tier I:

This skill links the user with their bonded blade, passively reinforcing the durability and edge of their blade.

This link allows the user to sense their blade from a distance, and allows limited proprioception.

Due to the Hellion’s soul investiture in their blade, enchantments can be continuously empowered for the cost of 50 stamina a second

Tier II:

Deepening connections fill the Hellblade with the relentless ferocity of their master, allowing further enchantment empowerment, flooding the blade with a field of cutting savagery, and increasing cost to 400 stamina a second

Enables the user to reinforce their bonded weapon with relevant materials, effects of reinforcement vary depending on materials used.

Each level greatly increases the strength of active empowerment of enchantments.

Each level moderately increases the strength and density of the projected energy field

Each level moderately increases baseline weapon reinforcement.

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Hellion’s Rite of Slaughter:

Class Skill – Tier II

Affinity: Arcane, Martial

Type: Glyph-binding, Runic, Armament Enhancement, Longsword

Selection Available!

Heroic

What’s that, Initiate? What if there’s another monster? Are you daft? The lion does not fear the mutt — kill the first one hard enough, break their spirit utterly, and the pack will flee.

Tier I:

This skill links the user with their bonded blade, allowing them to coat their weapon with a furious discharge of energy that will sunder even the toughest foes. Costs 300 stamina.

This link allows the user to sense their blade from a distance.

Tier II:

Steeped in blood, the Hellion’s slaughter reaches new heights. Bloody energy extends the Hellion’s weapon, further strengthening attacks, increasing reach, and leaving wounds that struggle to heal. Stamina cost is increased to 1200.

Enables the user to reinforce their bonded weapon with relevant materials, effects of reinforcement vary depending on materials used.

Each level reasonably increases the strength of the skill.

Each level moderately increases the maximum possible length of the skill.

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