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[shadow_spread]

There's something I've been meaning to do for a while now, and since things are quieter here it's about time I got to it.

A lot of the members here have special abilities. While we still don't know the cause of the viruses, and the scientists who were investigating them seem to have left, I believe it should be possible to combat some of the effects of viruses. Some of the time, at least.

In order to do that, I think we should have a list of members with powers and what their powers are. Worldhoppers too- so that anyone who can't stay on their world knows who to contact.

I'll start with myself. I'm Sumimura Masamori, and I'm a kekkaishi. That means I can create and control barriers, and protect or destroy anything inside those barriers. I can make a few other things too, shikigami and basic wards, but for the most part I work with barriers. I can also worldhop, if necessary.

If you have special abilities, comment here.

Comments

[fairyofwind]

Well, now that I have my Digivice and the spirits back I can transform into Fairymon or Shutumon. When I'm transformed I can fly and have different attacks, usually wind-related.

[shadow_spread]

Have you tried transforming during a virus?

[fairyofwind]

Hm...

I don't think so. I mean, there was one virus where Kouji and I actually thought we were Digimon, so we were transformed during that. But that's it.

[aquaticrush]

Well, um, I have porpoise DNA that makes me a fishgirl, and I'm also a magical girl, but none of that is really helpful for that.

[shadow_spread]

I don't see why it couldn't be helpful.

[jailbirds]

Ah, you're rounding up the freaks? Yo.

[ she's gonna be difficult about this for no reason. ]

[shadow_spread]

That's not the term I would use.

[of_many_treasures]

Daiki Kaitou and I'm a Kamen Rider. However the term is varied between a whole host of people who have powers and abilities that can be completely unrelated to another. I obtained my powers from stealing it from Dai Shocker, and with my DienDriver I also carry with me cards. Each card is imprinted the very essence of Riders and allies alike, which means my powers are mutable. I can advance someone to their pinnacle power set on a whim, summon Riders and Allies to do my bidding and transform them into objects, weapons and monsters that are closely related to their power sets.

Also, I obtained the ability to move through worlds on a whim. This can also be targetable onto people if need be.

[shadow_spread]

That seems a little complex.

How many Riders and allies do you have access to?

[makewayforroze]

I don't have powers or a way to bring them here but I can offer them a place to stay.

[shadow_spread]

Thank you, Roze. That's always appreciated.

[selfished]

.. Yo, you sure no one's gonna just abuse a list like this? If someone with bad intentions finds the community, they can see everyone's strengths right away.

[shadow_spread]

[That no one has come out and asked yet if he's going to abuse this feels...odd to him, still.]

Since the idea behind this list is to help lessen the effects of viruses, I'd hope they'd have enough self-interest not to use it offensively.

In any case, it's voluntary, so no one who's uncomfortable with the risk has to share their information.

[Or you can do what Masamori did and not mention your most powerful techniques.]

[pinkbefriendingbeam]

Well... umm, I can fly, and shoot blasts of magic. And make protective barriers. And do searches over a really big area.

[ She pauses, frowning a bit. ]

I don't think any of those will help with stopping viruses though.

[shadow_spread]

I think there could be uses for that. If someone goes missing because of a virus, you could look for them.

But what do you mean by "shoot blasts of magic"?

[havesomedeath]

Oh, I'm a mage! Meaning I can blast bad guys with all kinds of magic, but my real specialty is curses. Especially breaking them.

[shadow_spread]

Oh, I know a few people like that. It's an important set of skills. [They work for him.]

I wonder what would happen if you treated a virus like a curse?

[Voice]

[onlysanechimera]

Came over here when I saw the newsletter.

I'm a sorcerer, specializing in shamanic magic - elemental spells of air, earth, fire, and water, and Astral Side magic that affects the mind or soul. I was trained by some of the best in my world and have studied it since I was a teenager. Most of what I know is combat magic - attack spells of varying levels of power and area of effect. I have a couple of flight spells that I can affect other people with as well, and if I know a target's Astral signature I can track it. I know a few basic white magic spells almost every sorcerer learns, but that's things like spells that put out small fires, or unlock doors.

Essentially, with my magic I can blast someone. If I use Astral magic I don't have to worry about collateral damage, and depending on the target's power I can probably even take them down non-lethally. Low-level Astral magic will knock a target out; high-level will cause brain damage, and is also very effective against demonic or mostly-spiritual beings that might shrug off physical damage. In a pinch I can fly a few people out of a danger zone. But I can't heal people.

I do, however, have enhanced magical endurance. The power of the magic I can cast is limited by my skill, considerable though it may be, but compared to another sorcerer of the same level of skill I can use more magic in a short period of time without needing to rest. This is on top of being stronger, faster, and much more durable than a normal human, and trained by a swordsman of equal caliber to my magical tutors.

[Zel raps this out in a clipped, almost clinical fashion. Long-winded or not, he's attempting to give Masamori a full detail of his powers as if to a general planning a battle. There is a bit of pride in his voice, though; he's justifiably proud of the amount of skill he's managed to attain in both magic and swordsmanship despite splitting his attention between them.]

My name is Zelgadiss Graywords. Damage control, I'm afraid, is not my forte, apart from where it requires taking someone out before they cause more damage. Beyond fighting myself, my usefulness is limited primarily to temporary shielding and a quick escape. Come to me if a virus requires that and hasn't decided to seal my magic as the community is so fond of doing.

[He's still a bit bitter over the zombie incident.] I apologize for the length of this reply. I thought full detail might be best.

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[shadow_spread]

No need to apologize, I appreciate the thorough input.


Have you noticed your endurance limiting virus effects in any way?

[boostup4beetbuster]

Computer viruses are a big thing in my world, so maybe I can help. I'm Jin--Beet Buster of the Tokumei Sentai Go-Busters, the 36th Super Sentai team. With all that, I can transform into a superhero who uses swords, shoots blasters, and pilots a giant robot. But all that depends on my Buddyroid, J, who acts as my marker system.

'Cause on top of all that, my body's stuck in a subdimension, so I'm broadcasting a digital avatar that J maintains as a marker. That means I'm mostly immune from harm, since if my avatar's destroyed, I can just make a new one, but it does cause some nasty feedback that hurts my real body. Anyway, I've got the whole program vaccinated against the local Metavirus of my world, but I still haven't managed to KO the viruses here.

[shadow_spread]

Dealing with actual computer viruses is entirely outside my area- it'd be a relief to know someone is looking into that again.

But would it be safe for you? I think the community has sent cyberattacks before to people who tried to deal with it.

[shiningwaters]

I've got magic, but it's nothing that seems to be able to help with the viruses. It's mostly elemental attacks: Fire, Blizzard, Thunder, Aero, Magnet, Stop/Slow, Zero Gravity, Cure/Esuna, and Poison. And there's the Keyblade, which is a mystical weapon tied to my heart.

Otherwise, I do have a worldhop, but I have to be careful bringing anybody, since going through the Lanes Between without any kind of protection may draw darkness to you.

[shadow_spread]

That's quite a range. I assume you've tried to Cure someone with a virus before?

What do you mean by "darkness"?

[oceanicbreak]

I know Kaitou posted about other Riders--there's one more on the community--but I'm not sure if he was able to get information on me since I'm from much later in the timeline than they are. My powers are all over water.

[shadow_spread]

Thank you for replying.

Manipulating water, you mean?