Llyr’s legs have mutated with the appearance of quartz crystal and white marble instead of actual skin. They glitter with iridescent hue from the midpoint of his thighs down to his toes. The mutation results in greater momentum when it comes to jumps and increased resistance when it comes to landing, kicking; or anything in similar use of his legs. If he extends his legs beyond his endurance, the crystalline specks spread into thin, flat cracks. Beneath this split skin, it appears as if there is a second skin underneath made from pure crystal similar to quartz.

If his legs break, they take twice as long to recover. Once recovered, the limbs will have the appearance of heavy cracking (smooth to the touch, similar to glazed ceramic that has cracks under the glaze) in the place where the pressure/break occurred, thus exposing more of the crystal-like underskin. He still bleeds silver if sliced/cut, but the cuts must be deeper than on the rest of his body to break through the second layer of mutated skin. [Approval] [Update]

Llyr's ether is more than simple color or light. His unique iridescent ether is not only multicolored, but also consists of complex minuscule symbols and shapes that have the potential to give him insight into the science of material existence.

For those able to see his ether, these shapes will remain nearly imperceptible because they are so small (like trying to see individual water droplets in an ocean). They give his ether an exceptional quality of perpetual motion and is far more substantial than a common mage’s ether.

Llyr is aware of these symbols and shapes, and the more he uses his ether, the more he develops an obsessive need to discover what he can about them - which in turn, encourages a desire to use his ether more so he can study it. This mutation applies to any magical casting from Llyr that has to do with ether, even if it isn’t of the Transmutation domain. [Approval]

Llyr’s spark has mutated further into the bound control of ether. He, now, has permanent gossamer wings that extend out from his shoulder blades. Through ether expenditure, he can temporarily expand the size, and adjust the shape, to adapt to what is needed.

By default shape, they extend into four transparent, narrow wings similar to a cross between flying ant wings and dragonfly wings with 2 fore wings and 2 hind wings with thin crossveins. They act as wings would, correctly proportioned to Llyr’s body, and controlled by conscious thought as any other limb. They can be folded similar to how flying-ant wings fold while resting.

He is capable of controlling each wing individually for a greater range of adaptive motion, similar to dragonflies. This provides him greater control in the speed of his momentum as well as adaptability in pivots and abrupt changes in his direction.

With Flying Skill directly related, he can properly fly with these wings as well as the potential to levitate and hover up to six feet. Both flying and levitation requires discipline and endurance to maintain. Actual flying tires him out the same as running would.

If his wings are severely damaged or torn, they will reconfigure slowly over several trials through reconstruction. In non-hostile interactions, just as his wings always go through his clothing without the need for alteration to the fabric, objects can pass through his wings due to being made of ether (e.g. during a hug, a person's arms passes through and the wings reform after). [Approval] [Update]

Compelled to discover the world in all possible sensory ways, Llyr experiences impulses and cravings to explore and study the material world through hearing, scent, taste, touch, and otherwise.

Specifics depend on the material, but the more attention he places on a target, the more he derives sensory connections to the materials that make up the object. For instance, emerald gemstones might sing a different melody than rubies, silks might smell like mint, onyx might taste sweeter than candy while copper tastes bitter, etc.

The higher quality and refined a material is, the more pleasant the sensations will be. The cruder and more unrefined a material, the more distasteful and repulsive the sensations might be. (i.e. coal would be far more distasteful than a diamond). [Approval]

This master level mutation appears as an iridescent, bordering on translucent, ring halo that floats above Llyr's head. It is both permanent and obvious. On its own, the halo only acts as a signal to others that Llyr is likely a mage.

At Llyr's discretion, ether can be channeled into the halo which allows him to transmute the qualities of light itself. He has discovered two simple uses for this:

Light Illumination: By focusing on the qualities of shine, he can transmute light around him into bright bursts of light. Similar to looking at a snow field for too long, or the sun on a clear day, this creates a disorienting visual that temporarily makes vision difficult for those looking at Llyr. This could also be used similar to Brilliance in darker locations to make Llyr a beacon for others to find.

Light Absorption: By focusing on the qualities of shade, he can bend light around him making him appear as if he's covered in darkness itself (the absence of light). This 'cloud of darkness' originates from the halo like a shroud or fog of darkness that comes down from it, obscuring him. On a sunny day, or in a well lit area, Llyr would stick out like... well, a pillar of darkness in a well-lit area. In darker locations though, this use of ether through the mutation would make him near-invisible to those with regular sight (those that can see through the dark would be unaffected). [Approval]

For his final master mutation, Llyr has gained the appearance of something both glorious and terrifying.

On its own, the mutation looks like a mesmerizing tattoo along the length of his spine. It is clearly visible, permanent, and inky-black. However, this tattoo signals him as either a marked or mage for any random observer because the pattern is not static. While there is often a vertical design along his spine, the ink-black moves outward over his entire back in constant, perpetual movement of changing designs (reference). These designs, if stared at and meditated on by the observer for more than 15 minutes, will begin to reveal certain things about Llyr. For the most disciplined and keen of minds, if the witness continues to observe the designs, they will be able to uncover Llyr's inner-most thoughts and emotions.

But when Llyr channels ether through his spine, the inky-black tattoo gathers in a vertical pillar along the length. Fissure cracking occurs and spindly insectoid leg-like limbs extend outward.

The length of these limbs are dependent on what is needed and the ether expended. These legs can be duplicated into many, and multiple variations of size simultaneously. By default, he is able to maintain four pairs of legs at a balanced use of ether. Beyond the initial four, every additional leg requires an increased expenditure of ether. Dependent on his ether capabilities, theoretically, the amount of limbs and size dimensions are infinite.

The legs are strong, able to lift his entire body up from the ground, fast, and can be used as weapons as they can pierce through flesh, bone, and skewer hard materials like stone for grip in steep environments. He is able to consciously control them, but they also are able to act based on his instincts without conscious thought. Llyr has the capability to apply any known Quality of his (up to 3 simultaneously) to these legs as well. This includes Light Illumination (the limbs take on the appearance of glittering bounded light. While moving fast, they leave streaks of rainbow-light in thin trails behind their path) and Light Absorption (the limbs take on the appearance of bounded darkness, absorbing any light that touches them. While moving fast, they leave shadows in dense trails behind their path).

If these legs are severed or injured, they retract and are replaced with another – requiring an additional expenditure of ether. Llyr’s nerves have mild connections to these legs, so he is capable of feeling pain through them but not as much as his own limbs. For instance, if someone grabs onto one of the legs, it will feel much as if his hair is being pulled (only through his spine rather than his scalp), and then he can retract the ether to recreate the leg, but freed.

There is a downside to using the limbs however; an emotional consequence wherein extended or extensive use causes him to lose touch with his humanity. The longer he maintains the limbs, and the more there are, the more pronounced this becomes. Where he would be kind, he becomes cruel. Where he might show mercy, he becomes ruthless. Where he might maintain patience, he becomes berserk. This can lead to a great deal of danger which limits his willingness to use them for extended periods, or to use too many, as theoretically if he overextends this ability – everyone around him becomes threatened, not just his enemies. [Approval]

As the mage channels ether through his Transmutation spark, he desires to move in graceful ways. A continual dance between body and soul, this can be expressed through dancing, flying, mount-riding, fighting, combinations of those and more - as long as his body is in literal physical motion. The more active, the more precise, and the more flexible that the chosen movement requires of him, the more connected he will feel to his Transmutation Spark. This often results in a greater sense of control, and thus increased ether efficiency, when using magic through this domain. [Approval]

Around the Master etherist, the air thins and shimmer. When he actively channels ether, within a sphere of five feet around him, the atmosphere visually coalesces into translucent iridescence. This aura follows his motion similar to whorls of smoke, often spiraling, curling, and twisting. Ordinary people who approach him while he casts magic, often feel light-headed and sometimes enraptured. Some might be so fascinated that they request for him to perform more magic, so they can continue to watch this mutated effect. [Approval]

Swayed by the concept of blending totems together to create entirely new beings/creatures, Llyr acquires totems specifically for the purpose of blending them into something new, and then to propagate the successfully blended creatures for further evolutionary research and improvement. [Approval]

Along the back of the mage's neck, there are colorful shimmer markings that resemble iridescent tattoos in a fan shape, mimicking the spread and colors of feathers in a peacock train. The shape of the fan ends at the spot where neck meets shoulders, with the highest point at the nape of the neck. Within these markings, the design includes many false eyespots. These tend to be read by animals as predatory eyes. The yellow and blues are especially vibrant, often signaling a venomous warning to creatures that recognize toxic coloration. [Approval]

Llyr not only seeks to collect totems and blended forms but is driven by an intense need to collect things he considers resourceful and/or valuable. This starts with totems, then extends to objects such as jewelry, accessories, trinkets, and so on. The more refined, the better. This personality habit extends to a lot of his lifestyle and thus, he's on the constant search for enough space to keep all his various treasures both safe and on display for the enjoyment of viewing his collections.

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All markings that come from the Becomer's spark have spread farther and that of simpler design has developed into further complexity. The gossamer witchmark tattoos, mirrored along the sides of Llyr's waist, now extends down over his hips, pelvic bones, and the top of his thighs. The spiral venation design now includes a mosaic of arcane symbols unique to him. The False Eyes marking has identical markings, but of downward-pointed fans over the round of both shoulders. [Approval]

All of the Becoming Spark's markings, such as the Witchmark and the False Eyes, are bioluminescent. This usually looks like a low-light illumination of glitter, but when the markings touch something (or are touched), the illumination quickly brightens. As the pressure fades, so does the illumination back to the usual dim sparkle. The color of this bioluminescence depends on the color of Llyr's eyes. His blood has also taken on the quality of bioluminescence, which causes a perpetual shimmer of silver under his skin and brightens with blue and silver coloration whenever touched (or in darkness). [Approval]

The importance of appearance and sense signals has become paramount to the Becomer. Not limited to visual appearance, but anything to do with general senses (scent, taste, hearing, etc.); the presentation of the mage is formed around perceptions of status and attraction. The Becomer's spark wants people to be drawn toward the mage's presence, and thus potentially acquire voluntary totems from them.

This desire leads the spark to compel the mage to use a wide collection of attire, accessories, perfumes, cosmetics, voices to echo, and so on. It, also, perceives certain totems similar to how a person might regard a hairstyle - in that if a totemic figure suits a particular outfit and setting more, then the Becomer will be driven to choose that form over any established consistent form. [Approval]

Llyr doesn't only need space to keep The Magpie's Collection but now the interior space of his residence has become an essential part of the spark's expressions. His need of Presentation goes beyond his physical body, and extends to where he resides (this includes all the senses as well as visual). Along with this, he is compelled to display unique items/collections out in the open.

Magical artifacts and items as decor especially please the spark, and when he finds new pieces for his collection, he often feels sensations of elation about it. He enjoys letting others observe these, but he does not want anyone to take them from him. Losing certain key pieces of his collections, whether through destruction, theft, or voluntary trade/gifting, causes him to feel as much grief equal to the elation he felt when he got the item in question. [Approval]

At the pinnacle of mastery, Llyr has come to realize an identity that transcends ordinary boundaries and limitations. Names, faces, and even surface-level personalities mean little to the mage's attachment of self. Like anything they (mage and spark) collect, so do they acquire collections of totems, names, and even positions in different areas of society.

While the spark likes to be recognized within the powerful host, Llyr's original self-identity isn't required for that. As such, the spark does not need to let others know that the form is "Llyr" and encourages new identities around different totems. The spark sees itself as Mistress Magpie, a particular persona that literally manifests itself through specific totems in attempts to develop beyond the mage and hijack the host entirely.

The mage, however, has created a complex internal mechanism that allows for these varied identities to still be considered part of a cohesive individual. In metaphor, each identity is perceived as an individual petal but Llyr sees himself as the flower, stem, and roots rather than getting confused by trying to identify with just one or two of the many petals that make up the blatantly visible part. Llyr's perception of self has become fractal, in which he understands himself as the whole of infinite identities. [Approval]

When Llyr either makes eye contact, speaks, or directly touches another person while actively using Empathy to observe or influence their tangle, the target is filled with a powerful sense of loving acceptance from him. He cannot control this awakening, and it doesn’t discriminate between individuals, so it happens for potential rivals as much as strangers or allies. [Approval]

Driven by his Empathy spark, when other people cry around Llyr, he is compelled to comfort them. Tears will also fall from his eyes in a detached, echoed reaction. [Approval]

Llyr and his spark, compelled together, seek those in trouble and burdened by negative emotions. The mage searches for these events to transform the emotions through Empathy. Many times he will seek to replace dominant emotions such as anger, despair, sadness with threads of bliss, awe, and contentment to create a blended sensation of ecstasy in the target. [Approval]

When Llyr channels ether, for any magic or abilities, he appears calm and peaceful to others in all detectable traits - no matter how he actually feels. [Approval]

A mutation from the stabilizing influence of the spark on his soul. Rather than a complex mess of conflicted mental, physical, and emotional overlapping triggers, Llyr’s biqaj eyes have a new color schematic.

This is a permanent change to the structure of his biqaj physiology and individual psychology, which means that this remains even if his spark is removed or suppressed. Only another mutation could potentially change it.

His eyes follow a 9-color schematic, centered on the following chart (with a high and a low expression). Specific tints/shades may vary within the monochromatic color to contextually suggest which it is:

• Red - Instinct or Danger.
• Orange - Enthusiasm or Irritation.
• Yellow - Confidence or Stubbornness.
• Green - Compassion or Jealousy.
• Blue - Focus or Sorrow.
• Indigo - Sensitive or Arrogance.
• Violet - Curious or Disconnected.

• Ocean Blue - Neutral state, when none of these are active.
• Copper Brown - Overwhelmed, when there are 4+ active.

Misc:

• Silver/Gray - Memories/Trauma.
• Gold - External magical influences on his mind.
• White/Iridescent - Ambition/Excitement/Bliss. [Highest Highs]
• Black - Shame/Guilt/Remorse. [Lowest Lows]

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