Move Creation Workshop

[Thaal Sinestro]

Scythe Howl- 600 OM (Requires Area Attack Proficiency)

Jaixe conjures an orb of black and violet energy in the palm of his hand. When ready to use, he aims his open palm at the intended targets in an arcing gesture. The orb generates a beam that curves with the movement, generating an arcing line of dark energy in the path dictated. Upon contact, the line detonates with an intense series of explosions consisting of shifting, spiraling, black energy.

The ability is a one-use ability that requires a charge-up time of three seconds, but can be overcharged to five to permit two swings. The ability can be held onto before use after charging. If the orb is destroyed or dispelled, the ability is canceled without a return investment on the energy spent. The ability requires a mild investment of energy to cast, and has a five second break in between uses. The arc generated is eight meters long and one half of a meter tall. It travels at a speed akin to that of an arrow, at around one-hundred and forty meters per second. A detonation is generated every two meters along the arc, assuming it hits a flat surface. The explosions have a diameter of three meters, allowing for some overlap. While the beam detonates on impact, the beam itself does not cut, but rather hits with a minor blunt force. This means that the beam does negligible damage and can be blocked. If it impacts against the surface of something other than the intended target, that part of the arc will also still detonate while the rest continues forward, allowing for cover to be somewhat effective as well. Lastly, the arc does not deviate from its path when launched. It does not home in on a target or curve in any further way when cast.


I wanted a move with some more power behind it that wasn't just a beam attack or a magic machine gun. So I figured explosions would fix that right up! Tell me if there are any flaws here, though, or if I can improve this in some way. It won't be an immediate purchase either way, I'm just coming up with ideas of things I can buy in the future for myself.

So, quick recap to make sure I understand: you shoot a beam, and it goes along an arc about 8 meters long, and then arcs downward until it hits the ground. After it hits the ground, it explodes and then bounces, exploding for every bounce? I'm actually not really sure what's going on here.