Binding Words

Technique

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Description	A close range Etheric attack
Chain	2
Type	Etheric
Attribute	Will
Special	Gains a Base Damage of at least 10 when powered by Eclipse

Attack Summary

Condition	Base Damage	Notes
Normally	-
You utter strange sounds, reminiscent of metal clinking against metal.
While Etheric	15	Gives 4 Restrain. Lose 1 turn of Etheric.
You utter strange sounds that become shadowy chains, tearing from your mouth into <opponent> for <X> etheric damage.
If you are the painted woman*	15	Gives 4 Restrain. Lose 1 turn of Etheric.
You utter strange sounds that become shadowy ribbons, tearing from your mouth into <opponent> for <X> etheric damage.

Needs spading as to why it says "at least 10" base damage.

Sources

• Gain sometimes after a fight where you have a black silver chain equipped, are Etheric, and use the Ghoul Bite technique.
• Using Kingly Favor with at least one known instance after saving the Artist a second time.

Notes

Enhances Ghoul Bite when an etheric Binding Words precedes it.

Used By (opponents)

• The Painted Woman uses a variation on this technique. If you have a painted parasol equipped while the Painted Woman uses this against you, it transforms the parasol into a yellowed lace garotte.

Kinak has confirmed via podcast that players cannot currently use the painted woman's form.

History

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