Serpent Pattern

Technique

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Description	An strong etheric attack powered by Eclipse
Chain	5
Type	Etheric
Attribute	Will
Base Damage	n/a
Special	Becomes a 15 Base Damage Etheric attack when properly fueled

Attack Summary

Condition	Base Damage	Notes
Normally	-
You stand motionless, concentrating somewhere else entirely.
While Etheric	15	Lose 1 turn of Etheric
You let Eclipse expand into the pattern of a massive serpent that strikes at <opponent> for <X> damage.
While Etheric and underwater	15	Lose 1 turn of Etheric takes priority over blood of the ancients
You let Eclipse expand into the pattern of a great serpent. It comes roaring up from the depths, tearing into <opponent> for <X> damage.
While Etheric, following Striking Shield with the shield of scales equipped	20	Lose 1 turn of Etheric
You let Eclipse flow into the serpents. They grow to massive size, sinking their fangs into <opponent> again for <X> damage.
While Etheric, with blood of the ancients	20	Lose 1 turn of Etheric
You let Eclipse expand into the pattern of a great serpent, its black stone scales cracked into strange runes. The serpent crushes <opponent> for <X> damage.

Sources

Killing or tying to a lake serpent or terrible serpent (with Burning Vision active) after learning about the pattern from a Protein Analysis (Routine) or Protein Database.

Notes

With a shield of scales equipped, enhances Striking Shield, Shield Block, Sudden Bash, and Serpent Strike if chained.