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. |
| 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 | 62 | Largest of the land mammals. |
| Transbond | Virtuoso | 0 | The ability to quickly bond from form to form. |
| Wolverine | Virtuoso | 33 | Pound for pound, one of the most vicious animals. |
| Jaguar | Virtuoso | 77 | 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. |