Geras Linwood, Book Log of Skills

Name: Rokushipping -Privateers Only-
Classification: Fighting Style
Rank: D-rank
Class: Offensive/Defensive/Supplementary
Range: Self/Ship
Description: (Requires Rokushiki and Helmsman specialization) This particular style is what sets Geras apart from the rest of the Helmsman that most individuals would come across. By utilizing his privateer fighting style Rokushiki with a special Helm that's installed for Geras to use, he now has access to a unique form of utilizing the boat's functions with his Rokushiki techniques. As long as he has access to a specific path, that Rokushiki Technique can be applied to a certain function of the ship.  Each Rokushiki technique applies to a certain feature of the ship, which the size and distance modifier is appropriated to the ship's capabilities. As such, this is dependent on the user's tiers as well. Once Rokugan is reached, this translates as a close range powerful blast towards any ship that dares to be within docking range. Stamina cost is calculated normally. This also opens the door to specific Ship based Rokushiki skills to be made if the user does not wish to use the generic abilities

Ship Features - Related Gateway

Propulsion - Geppo
Durability - Tekkai
Maneuverability - Soru
Sonar -  Kami-e
Ramming - Shigen
Alternative projectiles from cannons - Rankyakyu

Sonar should be Kami-e not Shigan.

Artillery corresponds to Barrier which you lack so it shouldn't be included in the Tier-chain.

Range should be Self (Ship)

fixed

Approved

Devil Fruit:

Code:

[b]Name:[/b] (Insert name of Devil Fruit)
[b]Classification:[/b] Fighting Style
[b]Rank:[/b] D-Rank
[b]Class:[/b] Supplementary
[b]Range:[/b] Self

Description: Req. Pirate to have eaten Devil Fruit (Land Land Fruit: Model - Tidal). This fighting style revolves around giving the unique properties of the Tidal Garara Ajara in addition to being able to shift into different forms at speeds equal to his rank like any other Zoan Devil Fruit eater. He possesses three forms, his natural state as a Human, his fully transformed form & finally his hybrid form which blends his body between man & beast. While within his Fully Transformed state, he gains the traits of the Tidal Garara Ajara identically including but not limited to; paralytic venom coated fangs, detachable tail plates, burrowing underground & rattling noises generated from scales. In comparison to those lesser Zoan, those based on Fauna are capable of harnessing their elements via Beast Arts at the cost of life-force (blood). Due to being a Sub-Species Carnivore while in his Hybrid form he gains not only the abilities of his full transformation but likewise an increased physical condition of 5 Tier Levels higher than his other forms. This technique essentially acts as a gateway and upon unlocking forms he will eventually learn how to partially transform his body in order to harness his Devil Fruit Abilities.
[i]Devil Fruit Match ups:[/i]
Strong = Land Land Fruit: Model - Yellow
Weak = Sky Sky Fruit: Model - Nightcloak
Immune = Land Land Fruit: Model - Garara Ajara
[u]Rank - Skill Unlocked - Traits[/u]
D - Partial Transformation (Animal) - Larger areas of body capable of being transformed in order to benefit from Tidal Garara Ajara traits temporarily, with more skill resulting in a longer duration of partial transformations.
C - Full Transformation (Animal) - Able to transform into a Tidal Garara Ajara being 13 feet in height with a skull size of 4 ft, culminating in a three foot long tail. This results in his size in this form being that of Medium (M) creature.
B - Partial Transformation (Hybrid) - Larger areas of body capable of being transformed in order to benefit from halved Hybrid Bonus & effects of Partial Transformation (Animal) temporarily, despite having a greater cost than it's predecessor. 
A - Full Transformation (Hybrid) - Able to transform into an anthropomorphic Tidal Garara Ajara being about 5 ft while his lower half ends in a 4 ft long tail, this results in him having a humanoid yet serpentine body with no legs due to Tidal Garara Ajara having greatly diminished legs. This results in his size in this form being the size of a Medium (S) creature.
S - Partial Transformation (Mastery) - Able to partially transform parts of his body without a time-limit after paying price, to harness Tidal Garara Ajara physical traits and Full Transformation (Animal) techniques at Half power (1-rank Below). Able to partially transform parts of his body to benefit from Hybrid Bonus without any reductions either; temporarily after paying price albeit at Half power or without a time-limit after paying price albeit at Quartered power (3-ranks Below)

My suggestions for a Devil Fruit name:
Tida Tida no Mi
Aja Aja no Mi
Rara Rara no Mi

Tida Tida no mi please

Name: Shigan - Jugon -Signature- ,
Classification: Taijutsu
Rank: A-rank
Class: Supplementary/Offensive
Range: Contact, Short/Mid

Description: Req. Shigan to be 1st Gateway Chosen. This is the next stage of Shigan in which the user uses their fist instead of their fingers. This is unlike the max skill level for Shigan where the fist can be incorporated. Jugon's incorporation still follows the original Shigan line in regards to the bleed multiplier involving skill. However, the powerful fist of Jugon adds an additional status effect to the Shigan and Jugon Lines (basically the conversion of fingers to fist). Jugon, or Shingan techniques being used in the Jugon way, turns the bleeding multiplier into a Clot multiplier. Clotting is caused by  the powerful blunt force trauma when in contact with a Jugon technique or Shigan related technique in the Jugon style. Taking the place of the outter bleeding, the inner bleeding forces the opposition's body's blood plasma proteins into instant coagulation. Base usage in the former regard with no specific Jugon technique results in limb immobility with the rank of the shigan technique correlating to the amount of p.t's that the limb is immobile.  The Clot multiplier is added naturally after that calculation.

Skill - P.T Of Immobility
D - 1 P.T.
C - 3 P.T
B - 5 P.T
A -7 P.T
S - 11 P.T

Approved (Oh wait..not a mod anymore lolol...nvm)

Derp lmfao this is approved, just change the name to "Shigan: Jugon" or something with the name of the original technique in it. Just because all techniques involving Rokushiki have the name of the base technique somewhere in it (ex: Tobu Shigan, Soru: Kamisori etc)

Edit: These are the techs for your various Devil Fruit Levels (the levels are named generic words for snakes while the forms are named after specific aquatic snake breeds):

Name: Espionage Art
Classification: Fighting Style
Rank: D-rank
Class: Offensive/Defensive/Supplementary
Range: Self

Description: "Must have spy specialization" With the user beginning to train in the ways of tactical espionage, they start to gain skills that increase their usefulness primarily outside of battle. This gateway is the beginning of the user learning the spy based espionage arts that are including, but not limited to disguises, sneaking about, having a silver tongue, or even a quick non-lethal pressure point jab to knock someone unconscious temporarily. Depending on how willing the user is to dedicate themselves to the espionage art by continuously picking the specialization of "Spy", they receive a detection modifier that decreases the chance of them being found out when utilizing these skills or a hybrid technique that involves the use of spy-related skills.  Due to this, a higher-ranked technique would need to be used in order to discover the spy or catch on to what the espionage aspect is being used.  This can also be used as a detection increase against other spies or particularly sensitive situations that the practitioner of this specialization must succeed in. Regardless of the deduction decreases/increases, the bottom line is that once they enter combat, Espionage arts besides the escape artist variants cannot be used until combat is over or the user has not been engaged in combat for 3 full rounds.

Number times spy was picked -  Detection Decrease/Increase
(1) Standard Spy   -  None
(2) Elite  Spy -  1 Rank
(3) Pro Spy - 2 Ranks


Name: Espionage Art - Liar Liar
Classification: Taijutsu (-2 Stamina per conversation)
Rank: C-rank
Class: Supplementary
Range: Self

Description: The pricing for this particular technique goes by conversation and must be paid again when starting a new conversation with a completely different person. This technique might seem simple at first, but this is the ability to successfully tell a believable lie and maintain that Lie throughout the conversation. It also govern's obscuring the truth about a certain situation or predicament, especially if the user is in disguise. This serves as a C-Rank Lying technique, and to detect the lie, a spy would either need a lying detection technique or higher. Non-spies would need  higher-ranked lying detection technique (B-Rank) or a C rank lie detection device.


Name: Espionage Art -Sleuth Movement I
Classification: Taijutsu
Rank: D-Rank
Class: Supplementary
Range: N/A

Description: The user has learned to move silently leaving no sound unless an opponent possesses a heightened sense of hearing or a sensory technique (C-rank) which detects sound or (D-rank) which detects vibrations. When used with "Espionage Art - Hiding In Plain Sight", it would be very difficult to find out where the user is currently.

Name: Espionage Art -Sleuth Movement II
Classification: Taijutsu
Rank: C-Rank
Class: Supplementary
Range: N/A

Description: The user has learned to move silently leaving no sound unless an opponent possesses a heightened sense of hearing or a sensory technique (B-rank) which detects sound or (C-rank) which detects vibrations. When used with "Espionage Art - Hiding In Plain Sight", it would be very difficult to find out where the user is currently.


Name: Espionage Art -Sleuth Movement III
Classification: Taijutsu
Rank: C-Rank
Class: Supplementary
Range: N/A

Description: The user has learned to move silently leaving no sound unless an opponent possesses a heightened sense of hearing or a sensory technique (A-rank) which detects sound or (B-rank) which detects vibrations. When used with "Espionage Art - Hiding In Plain Sight", it would be very difficult to find out where the user is currently.

Name: Espionage Art - Hiding In Plain Sight
Classification: Taijutsu [-2 Stamina]
Rank: C-Rank
Class: Supplementary
Range: N/A

Description:  This is a unique hiding technique that serves as a perception filter used in two ways. The first can be when the user is stationary being treated as a c rank hiding technique that's usually paired up with an act or false pretense supporting the purpose of the user being there.  For movement, it would involve elusive movements from within the immediate area in order to not stay in one spot at a time and is arguably the best way to use it. A spy would only need to have a sensory technique of equal rank along with "Espionage- spy hunter " in order to discover them instantly.  Nonspies would need a b rank or higher sensory technique along with 3 full rounds of focusing on the user to even begin to come up with a reason to suspect them.  If they haven't broken suspicion on the fourth round, the user could be considered as discovered at the beginning of the opponent post.

Name: Espionage Art - Spy Hunter
Classification: Taijutsu
Rank: A-Rank
Class: Supplementary
Range: N/A

Description: It really does take a spy to know a spy, so this technique is one of the most valuable spy counters one can have in their arsenal. If the user of this technique outranks the other (in the case of how many times you picked spy as a specialization), the methodology tactics of the espionage techniques used become instantly recognizable to them, being able to detect their deception.  If they are equal in skill, it would have to be dependent on the current users sensory being equal to or higher than the techniques in question while also being in possession of the spy hunter technique. If the user is lower than the skill of the spy, they would need 3 full rounds of interrupted focus on the suspected spy in order to garner suspicion. Due to Spy hunter being based off of the hierarchy of a spy experience, it is unaffected by the deception modifier and is instead treated as a straight check.


Name: Espionage Art - Alter Ego
Classification: Taijutsu
Rank: B-Rank [-3 Stamina if not entering thread in disguise]
Class: Supplementary
Range: N/A

Description: A very old school way to go about it,  the disguise that a spy can take can range from many things as long as they can pull it off. A simple change in clothes, changing the way they walk, a fat suit, or even a wig and mustache. This particular technique centers around one's appearance and takes on a variety of traits that can be forged with either fake hair, a bodysuit, or different clothing.  If the user enters the topic in such a way, the technique can be a little more elaborate. However, if an emergency disguise is needed, the user can swap into something practical after paying the stamina price. Overall, this is treated as a B rank disguise technique.

Name: Espionage Art - Truth Seeker
Classification: Taijutsu
Rank: C-Rank [-2 Stamina per conversation]
Class: Supplementary
Range: N/A

Description: This is more or less the reverse of being able to tell the perfect lie. Using some forms of psychology, while looking for a pattern in social ques of a person who could be fabricating the truth in either high or low-stress situations, or picking up the trend of a certainly tell sign; the user is able to pick up on a lie in order to determine whether the person in question is being honest with them or not.


Name: Espionage Art - Snatch Steal
Classification: Taijutsu
Rank: B-Rank [-3 Stamina per attempt]
Class: Supplementary
Range: N/A

Description: Removing things off of a person is apart of the job, either that or planting a bug on an individual in order to wire tap them. This technique can be used by the user if they are within 15ft of the target(s). If the target is in range, attempt to make any kind of physical contact anywhere on the target(s). During this post the user may not spoiler this technique unless the target(s) touched that aren't spies has reaction tiers that are one rank higher or more than the speed tier that was utilized to use this technique. Spies only need to have equal rank reaction tiers or more.  By the beginning of the next post, if the target(s) acknowledge that any physical contact had been made between the user, one of two things happen. Either three things can be placed upon the target, or taken off the target without them noticing. Taking off only counts towards 3 items from the target(s) person that had not been mentioned in his/her post prior to this effect when it comes to banking the items.



Name: Espionage Art - Stealth Sailing
Classification: Taijutsu
Rank: A-Rank
Class: Supplementary
Range: N/A

Description: "User needs to know espionage art, along with obtaining both the spy and helmsman specialization." With this particular technique, the user is able to stealthfully steer any sort of ship whatsoever to be inconspicuous with its movements and remain undetected. This could be used for sneaking in somewhere or sneaking out somewhere with the boat and is treated as an A rank stealth technique. As long as the ship itself is not engaging in combat, Stealth sailing can be maintained until the end of the topic.

Name: Espionage Art - Deduce
Classification: Taijutsu
Rank: B-Rank
Class: Supplementary
Range: N/A

Description: Some spies have to be able to look at the bigger picture of things and do make just as good as a detective than most would call spies assassins. With deduce, they are able to look at a certain scene and pinpoint peculiar clues in order to create a probable scenario of what actually occurred. These clues are highly useful within crime scenes for privateers.

Tida Tida No Mi - Snake Forms


1. Name: Skenes
Tier Shifting: Minus from Speed, Plus to Defense
Appearance: A much bulkier appearance for Geras with his hair being completely replaced by the tidal-covered plates that trademark the beast that the fruit resembles. Other than this, he lacks many of the traditional traits of the Tidal Garara Ajara, other than the light scales all over his body, neck, chest and etc. Besides his hair, he does lack his tail and other additional sections of his body, but he does have the plates on his body's midsection that gives him the extra bulk. Lastly, the height of the user increases by an additional 1 foot.
Special Ability: Even though this is one of the beginning transformations, it's still one of the more reliable. This ability focus on the Tidal Garara's scales, with them being able to tank opposing hits and maintain particular durability before the user receiving any damage if the attack can't break through to it. The scales can easily slide off and grow back to be thrown like projectiles or used as a weapon as well to have a unique form of combat of long-range and short-range techniques. Finally, mastery over the form can allows the scales on the body of the user to generate powerful vibrations that can be sent in waves to a particular area to damage and/or disorientate foes. This can also shatter the user's scales to scattershot their projectiles and hit multiple targets at a time.

2. Name: Saj'tass
Tier Shifting: Minus from Defense, Plus to Strength
Appearance: Boasting extreme power, the user's body becomes more muscular as it takes on the light blue and rainbow-like color of the Tidal Garara Araja. The upper body is the most noticeable with the claws of the user on their hands and feet being made of the same strong durable armor plating that the Zoan resembles. They also gain the ability to survive underground with the scarcest amount of oxygen available. The height and weight remain the same, but there is an increase in width to add to the intimidating factor of the Zoan's image. Finally, they gain the drilling-like tail of the Zoan creature that stands at 3 feet in length and 2 feet in width in regards to the drill itself. The drill is made out of the same plates as the Garara Araja.
Special Ability: This particular ability is circled the upper body of the Tidal Garara Araja Zoan and their ability to burrow like swimming on land without techniques. The user can utilize their strength to burrow at high speeds and weaken ground structures to make pitfall traps for their opponents. They can also cause tremors with their drilling tails and the vibrating ability that comes from their scales by drilling the tail into the ground. Finally, mastery over this form can allow the user to send waves of dirt, rock, and gravel like an aoe to overwhelm foes and attack with collateral damage in a similar fashion to fall damage that reflects on the strength of the user. The majority of the actions taken in this form is the additional action of movement and burying targets alive, as well as combatting them in favorable conditions when they are immobilized in the dirt.