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The Clear Glass Blessing: "Prismatic Armament"
The Prismatic Armament is Noel's original blessing, a peculiar and rare power that manifests as a sleek, translucent handgun crafted entirely of enchanted glass. Despite its fragile appearance, it is incredibly durable and deadly, capable of channeling mana into glass bullets with explosive effects. This blessing is tied to his terminal illness, making its use both a gift and a curse.
How "Prismatic Armament" Works
Activation:
The handgun forms in Noel's grip when he channels mana into his palm, taking on the appearance of a smooth, crystalline weapon. The weapon is semi-sentient, responding to Noel's intent and emotions.
Ammunition (Glass Bullets):
Mana-Powered Bullets: Noel pours his own mana into the handgun to form bullets. Each bullet glows faintly, reflecting the mana type used.
Explosive Impact: When fired, the glass bullet shatters upon impact, releasing a burst of compressed mana energy akin to gunpowder. The effects vary based on the mana used:
Neutral Mana: A basic explosive force, dealing concussive damage.
Elemental Mana: Infuses bullets with elemental effects, e.g., fire bullets cause fiery explosions, wind bullets create cutting shockwaves, etc.
Overcharged Bullets: By pouring excess mana into a bullet, Noel can create devastating shots capable of obliterating structures, but at great personal cost.
Additional Features:
Shatter Barrage: The handgun can fire multiple bullets in rapid succession, but this significantly drains Noel's mana reserves.
Mana Reflection: The weapon can absorb and redirect incoming magical projectiles, converting them into glass bullets with similar properties.
Drawbacks and Connection to His Illness
Noel's terminal condition, Mana Overflow Syndrome, is both a blessing and a curse.
The Disease: His body takes in and produces an abnormally high amount of mana, but his veins and mana circuits are too fragile to handle it. This causes internal damage, chronic pain, and eventual mana "leaks," which can kill him if left unchecked.
Strain of the Prismatic Armament:
Channeling mana into the handgun exacerbates his condition, as the weapon directly taps into his unstable mana reserves.
Overuse leads to severe symptoms such as vomiting blood, fainting, and mana burns.
The glass bullets, while powerful, deplete his energy rapidly. Each shot brings him closer to collapse.
Mana Circulation Limit:
Noel must carefully manage his mana usage, balancing between survival and combat efficiency. The handgun's effectiveness depends on precision, as reckless firing would lead to his body breaking down faster.
[See an illustration of mentioned weapon below]