Bonding (skill)

Bonding

Bonding is the ability to bond with the spirits of various animals, ranging from the mundane to the fantastic. When one bonds, they are forming a sacred, spiritual link that is so connected, the characteristic of that animal will manifest itself partially in the physical sense. You might find yourself with the claws of a Jaguar or the wings of an Eagle for a temporary time, though individuality is never lost. To begin the process, BOND <animal>. Once you have successfully bonded, you will find it is great a strain on you to stay this way. If you stay in a form for too long, you'll fall out of it and be unable to morph again for a couple of minutes. RELEASE will bring you out of the form at your command.

Skill Table

Name	Rank	Percent	Description
Squirrel	Inept	0	A cute, bushy-tailed woodland creature.
Powers	Inept	0	Lists the powers you possess when bonded with a creature.
Wildcat	Novice	0	A small untamed feline. Alert and perceptive.
Wolf	Apprentice	0	The wary white wolf.
Jackdaw	Capable	0	The black jackdaw.
Cheetah	Capable	44	A creature quick of eye and fleet of foot.
Owl	Adept	0	The wise bird of prey.
Hyena	Adept	50	A vicious, stealthy creature with a chilling howl.
Condor	Skilled	0	The swift and mighty bird of prey.
Gopher	Skilled	40	A cute, burrowing animal.
Sloth	Skilled	40	A slow, ponderous creature.
Otter	Skilled	60	A nimble, crafty swimmer.
Transbond	Skilled	80	The ability to quickly bond from form to form.
Basilisk	Gifted	0	The silent, unbelievable beast of lore.
Bear	Gifted	50	The mighty grizzly bear.
Bonding	Expert	0	Increased rapport with the animal spirits.
Nightingale	Expert	25	A delicate, beautiful bird with an exquisite song.
Elephant	Expert	0	Largest of the land mammals.
Wolverine	Virtuoso	15	Pound for pound, one of the most vicious animals.
Jaguar	Virtuoso	35	A powerful, quick, and stealthy beast.
Befriend	Virtuoso	83	Befriend the animals of the wild.
Eagle	Fabled	9	The king of all flighted birds.
Gorilla	Fabled	54	An agile yet powerful primate.
Icewyrm	Mythical	0	A mythical creature of awesome power.
Affinity	Mythical	30	Obtaining a greater affinity with an animal spirit.
Wyvern	Mythical	69	The cousin of dragons themselves.
Dryad	Mythical	84	The mystical form of the tree-spirit. (Druids Only.)
TrueBond	Transcendent	0	Instantaneous bonding.