Kurogane Transformation Revamp

Name: First Transformation
Classification: Kinjutsu
Rank: N/A
Class: Supplementary
Range: Self

Description: In this transformation the person takes minor characteristics to their animal spirit. An example of which are markings and increase or decrease in size, nothing too drastic, maybe a foot or so. Also, slight transformations like sharp teeth, sharp pointed nails, etc. A downside is that without mastery, they go into more of a primal instinct state rather than being able to keep their full sanity. Though in the first transformation they are able to keep some shreds of their sanity and decision making allowing them to distinguish between friend and foe. The length of this transformation varies, beginning at 20 posts and through constantly training to control their primal nature it can be raised to a total of 50 posts through a 500 word training to increase the length by 1 post until it reaches its max. Once the transformation duration of any state has ended they will require a cooldown of half their total duration before they are able to return to any of their unlocked transformations. Pre-Awakened Kurogane can only return the the transformation once in the same topic after the transformation has ended. Awakened Kurogane are able to return to the Transformation after each cooldown, however with each time they do this the cooldown will continue to double. In the First Transformation a Kurogane's tiers are raised by 1 Tier Level.
Note: In order to unlock the first transformation the clan member but have a near death experience which triggers the first violent transformation in which the user goes into a bezerker rage. After it is unlocked the user must train with it to gain complete mastery over this form (400 words) in order to access this transformation on their own..
Alternatively, if the Kurogane's Sanity Limit is reduced by a quarter then the Kurogane will automatically enter this state instead of requiring a near death experience (3/4th's Sanity Limit to unlock). In addition once one has unlocked the transformation via Sanity Limit depletion they do not need to train to master it and can access it whenever they wish. If unlocked via this method the Sanity Limit of the Kurogane is replenished in full.
Total Duration: 20

Name: Second Transformation
Classification: Kinjutsu
Rank: N/A
Class: Supplementary
Range: Self

Description: In this transformation, the person's characteristics are much more detailed to their animal spirit. An example would be an increase or decrease in size, nothing too drastic, maybe about 2-3 feet or so. Also, they may get a tail, have more teeth, fur, or even parts of their bodies change shape. An example would be like their fingers join together or their legs join together to form a mermaid like tail. In this state the primal instincts are much stronger than in the first transformation meaning that they attack anything in their way unless the user has mastery of this transformation, in which case they can distinguish friend from foe but if they see a foe they will attack relentlessly. In addition this transformation takes -5 out of the duration of the first transformation. During the Second Transformation the Kurogane's tiers are boosted by 2 Tier Levels.
In order to unlock the Second Transformation one must meet the requirement to three different Scenarios, along with having the first transformation unlocked.
Scenario 1: The Kurogane must be helpless as someone considered close, (at least 10 meaningful topics) or someone they are intimate with, comes near death. Requires a 500 word training to master this transformation in order to access it whenever they want.
Scenario 2: The death of a loved one occurs in front of the Kurogane. Requires a 500 word training to master this transformation in order to access it whenever they want.
Scenario 3: If the Kurogane's Sanity Limit drops to half, the Kurogane transforms into the Second Transformation. If this happens the Kurogane's Sanity Limit is replenished. If unlocked this way the Kurogane does not require mastery training and may access it whenever they want.
Once Unlocked for the first time the Kurogane's Sanity Limit is replenished.

Slots: Each Second Transformation gains 3 unique special abilities which pertain to the beast transformed into two which are benefits one which is a drawback or 1 Special ability which is just an advantage. (For example a Shark would gain gills for Underwater Breathing, 1+ Speed Underwater and Inability to breathe Air. OR Just gain gills for underwater breathing)

* First Slot:
* Second Slot:
* Third Slot:

Name: Heir Transformation
Classification: Kinjutsu
Rank: N/A
Class: Supplementary
Range: Self

Description: One of two third stages of the Kurogane transformations, this one is a more controlled transformation than its predecessors and rival transformations. The mental control one has over themselves in this state is equivalent to the First Transformation, allowing them to keep some shreds of their sanity and decision making allowing them to distinguish between friend and foe. To unlock this stage a Kurogane must complete a training and then meet one of three conditions.
Condition 1: The first of which is a more noble route. The Kurogane must make a self sacrifice, giving their life to save another Kurogane while in the Second Transformation. They will then be 'reborn', so to speak, revived in their Heir Transformation.
Condition 2: The second way for one to unlock this transformation is a bit darker. After completing the necessary training a Kurogane must go out and hunt down and kill three Kurogane who have broken away from the clan (missing ninja and the like) then drain their body of blood completely in a sort of sacrificial power gain.
This transformation will require a 1000 word training to master the transformation after it is unlocked in order to correctly focus and manifest their transformation into their weaponry using the first two conditions.
Condition 3: A Kurogane who has yet to learn Flesh Release is forced into the Heir Transformation upon their Sanity Limit reaching a 1/4th of its total. If unlocked this way then mastery training is not required and the Kurogane is capable of accessing this state at any point.
Once Unlocked for the first time the Kurogane's Sanity Limit is replenished. In addition a Kurogane who has unlocked Heir Transformation now has their Sanity Limit Doubled, becoming Half of their total Stamina Limit.

In this stage the Kurogane's transformation takes the opposite effect of the others. Instead of becoming more beast than man, they become more man than beast. Their body extracts the flesh, bone and blood of their Second Transformation and focuses it into a single weapon which carries on the traits of their animal spirit. This weapon highly resembles the animal in many ways. However, they will still maintain small signs of their animal spirit within their body, such as the eyes or certain specific markings.

When in this Transformation the Kurogane's tiers are raised by 3 Tier Levels. Also, the weapon obtained through this transformation has an additional ability without any drawbacks, while also allowing the Kurogane to draw upon the abilities of the Second Transformation. These items disappear when the Kurogane dies and can only be materialized in the transformation.  The weapon will continue to be at the rank of the user. Transformation time reduced by 10 posts.

Weapon Name:
Animal Spirit:
Type of Weapon:
Rank:
Appearance:
Special Ability:

Name: Beast Transformation
Classification: Kinjutsu
Rank: N/A
Class: Supplementary
Range: Self

Description: One of two third stage transformations of the Kurogane clan, this transformation is on par in terms of primal rage to the Second Transformation, but obtains more power, making them attack anything in their way, except fellow Kurogane members unless they choose too and close friends or mates (someone very close to the Kurogane themselves). It is one of the easiest to unlock of the third stage transformations, as it merely requires the user first having unlocked and mastered the clan's Tota, Flesh Release. Then the Kurogane must unlock and master the second transformation and afterwards do a 500 word training topic to prepare the body and mind. This is just the setup, as the Kurogane just prepares themselves for the chance to unlock the transformation. However, it only becomes unlocked after the Kurogane faces a life and death situation that they cannot escape from and use up the last of the blood inside of their body in a final attempt to kill their opponent while in second transformation. This will begin the transformation, as the Kurogane 'dies' and the body undergoes its transformation in an attempt for survival. All of their wounds heal as they resurrect, though they are running on autopilot, with no blood whatsoever so they are incapable of using blood price kinjutsu while going into a primal rage state and killing anything in their path of destruction . After their time limit of this berserk state finishes they will go into a comatose state for 3 irl weeks while their body undergoes self repair, regenerating the blood loss and wounds. After they wake up the Kurogane must then do a 1000 word training topic to master this transformation.
Alternatively, if the Kurogane's Sanity limit reaches 1/4th of its overall total and they possess Second Transformation + Flesh Release. If unlocked via this way then the Kurogane does not need to train in order to access the transformation, nor prepare their body beforehand, as they will be able to go into it at any time they choose.
Once Unlocked for the first time the Kurogane's Sanity Limit is replenished.

This transformation takes on even more of a transformation to the Kurogane, rather than having just markings or some hints of their animal spirit on their body, they actually become a perfect synch between person and animal, becoming the perfect hybrid. This means that they would still retain their normal form, but their body would obtain their animal traits, such as flesh being replaced by scales or fur, horns, etc. There is no distortions between the Kurogane and the animal, and it is like they are one creature rather than two separate creatures.

When in this transformation the Kurogane's Tiers are boosted by 4 Tier Levels while in the transformed state.  Also, in addition to the ability and drawbacks obtained within their Second Transformation, they gain another Ability and Drawback. If the Kurogane possessed no drawbacks and only one ability in their Second Transformation then they will possess 2 Abilities and a single drawback in this transformation. Otherwise they will have 3 Abilities and 2 Drawbacks.

Those who unlock the Beast Transformation cannot unlock Heir or True. Beast Transformation takes away 10 posts from the Kurogane's overall Transformation time they are forcibly reverted to their original form.

*Slot One: (Second Transformation Ability)
*Slot Two: (Second Transformation Ability [If Any] or Beast Transformation Ability)
*Slot Three: (Second Transformation Drawback [If Any] or Beast Transformation Drawback)
*Slot Four: (Beast Transformation Ability or Beast Transformation Drawback)
*Slot Five: (Beast Transformation Drawback)

Name: Primal Transformation
Classification: Kinjutsu
Rank: N/A
Class: Supplementary
Range: Self

Description: A stage of the Kurogane Transformations, this is the most primal, and forbidden, of the Kurogane Transformations. Those who obtain this are usually shunned, captured or hunted by other Kurogane. There is no getting along with someone who has unlocked the Primal Stage, just like there is no getting along with a Mikaboshi and Bishamon. In fact, if a Kurogane who has unlocked the Primal Stage goes into the Primal Transformation, it will make all other Kurogane in the topic to forcefully change into their final stage and attack the Primal. There is no mercy when it comes to this. They will fight till the death unless the Primal somehow manages to get away, which is unlikely they will try. While in the presence of a Kurogane in the Primal Transformation, all Kurogane will have their Sanity Limit drop by 1 each post, threatening to turn them Primal if the Primal Kurogane is not killed.

This stage is called Primal for a reason. Those who unlock and go into this transformation are completely taken over by their primal side and go into a near unending rampage, having only one goal: Kill. No matter who it is, they will attempt to kill them be it friend, foe or innocent civilian walking down the street. And this isn't limited to just people either. This includes other animals. For one to unlock this transformations they must first have unlocked and mastered the second transformation. Then they must kill AND EAT another Kurogane while in their Second Transformation or higher. When in this transformation the Kurogane will grow, or shrink in some cases, in size and become an humanoid version of their animal similar to the Beast Transformation, though the transformation favors more toward the animal side, as there is very little hint at the human side besides the humanoid shape. This transformation cannot be mastered, as when one goes into it they are in a constant rage, a rage that cannot be controlled even slightly. They become the ultimate incarnate of a monstrous killing machine.
In Addition, one is forced into the Primal Stage if their Sanity Limit is reduced to 0, causing them to lose access to their True Transformation if they had one and thereby locking in any transformations they had previously to unlocking Primal. Meaning if one only had their first transformation before becoming Primal then they are unable to unlock Second, Flesh and Heir Transformation.

In this state the Kurogane's Tiers are raised by 5 Tier Levels. They also gain 2 Additional Abilities and a single drawback on top of their Second Transformation's ability and drawback. This stage is the most dangerous of all the stages, as any Kurogane can fall prey to this stage, including True Transformation Kurogane.

This transformation is a final stage. Those who unlock Primal Transformation cannot unlock Heir, Beast or True. Primal Transformation takes away 15 posts from the Kurogane's overall Transformation time before passing out.

*Slot One: (Second Transformation Ability)
*Slot Two: (Second Transformation Ability [If Any] or Primal Transformation Ability)
*Slot Three: (Second Transformation Drawback [If Any] or Primal Transformation Ability)
*Slot Four: (Primal Transformation Ability or Primal Transformation Drawback)
*Slot Five: (Primal Transformation Ability or Primal Transformation Drawback)
*Slot Six: (Primal Transformation Drawback)


Name: True Transformation
Classification: Kinjutsu
Rank: N/A
Class: Supplementary
Range: Self

Description: The fourth and final stage of the Kurogane Transformations. Those who have achieved this transformation maintain complete control over their primal instincts, not a trace of it being shown on them. This is shown through their body having nothing whatsoever to do with their animal spirit. They are capable of determining friend from foe and can even easily resist the urge to kill from being in the same area as a Primal Kurogane, though they still maintain the dislike and are the only ones capable of subduing the Primal without killing them.

There can only be one Kurogane with True Transformation at any time, as this Kurogane is the head of the Clan and the Alpha Male. However, there are two ways to obtain it. The first being that a Kurogane with the mastered Heir Transformation must fight the current Kurogane with the True Transformation in an honorable death match, in which case if the Heir wins, their body will undergo a transformation into the True stage, showing that they are now the new Alpha Male. The second way of obtaining is only capable if there is no current True Transformation Kurogane. This is rare, though possible, if the Kurogane dies before a new leader can be chosen through right of ascension. First the Heir Transformation Kurogane must prepare their mind, body and soul with a 1000 Word Training. Then an Heir Transformation Kurogane must find and kill a Primal Kurogane while both are in their final stages. Then after unlocking it, they then must cope with the transformation and manifestation of their transformation into their weapon and armor through a 1000 word training.

In this transformation they focus their blood, flesh and bone, their very being into the organic weapon that they obtain in their Heir Transformation, as well as a special type of Armor being produced in the same manor. The Weapon and Armor produced closely resemble the animal spirit of the Kurogane, such as tails becoming belts, fur/scales becoming the layout of the armor, ears and jaws becoming helmets, etc. The Kurogane's tiers are boosted by 6 Tier Levels while in this state. Their armor gain an ability as well as the ability from the weapon in Heir Transformation and they also maintain the abilities and drawback from second transformations. These items disappear when the Kurogane dies and can only be materialized in the transformation. The weapon and armor will always be equal to the rank of the user. Transformation time is reduced by 15 posts. The Sanity Limit of a True Transformation Kurogane is raised to 3/4th of their Stamina Limit, showing the ultimate control over their primal will. However, even a True Transformation Kurogane can still fall to their Primal side when their Sanity Limit drops to 0 if they are not careful.

Weapon Name:
Animal Spirit:
Type of Weapon:
Rank:
Appearance:
Special Ability:

Armor Name:
Animal Spirit:
Type of Armor:
Rank:
Appearance:
Special Ability:

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