In Blood of the Shadows, the power system revolves entirely around bloodlines . Each bloodline grants unique abilities once awakened, and mastering it is the core path to strength and transcendence.
⚠️ This might contain minor spoilers.
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🧬 Bloodlines:
Every person is born with a dormant bloodline inside them.
These bloodlines take the form of complex threads, like intricate puzzles woven deep into the body.
To awaken the bloodline, the user must solve these internal threads, unlocking the dormant power within.
Each bloodline has a distinct ability, often tied to the bloodline's origin or divine link.
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⚙️ Progression & Anchoring:
There are nine known stages. Advancing through them requires more than just talent:
After awakening, the bloodline must be anchored deeper into the body.
This "anchoring" occurs through intensive use and training of the bloodline's ability—only through repetition and spiritual adaptation can the user stabilize it.
With every stage, the bloodline becomes more intertwined with the user's flesh and soul.
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📈 Stages & Divine Invocation:
From Stage 2 onward, in order to advance, the user must recite a sacred invocation—a prayer to the deity tied to their bloodline.
Without this invocation, the body and soul may destabilize, or worse—madness may occur.
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🚪THE GATES:
At key stages of advancement, the path forward may require passing through a Gate.
Gates are spiritual trials, testing the user's will, emotions, and readiness.
The only Gates seen so far belong to the Nine Great Families.
Inside these Gates reside Shadows—ancient beings that carry and transmit the bloodline essence across generations.
Each Gate offers a reward based on the challenge's intensity and the user's ability to overcome it.
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💢 PULSES:
There are two types of Pulses observed so far:
1. Pulse:
Happens naturally when a user advances to a new stage.
It's a kind of energetic release—like the bloodline "exhaling" after being compressed.
It can shake the environment or be sensed by others nearby.
2. Internal Pulse:
A unique method of emotional communication, unlocked at Stage 2 and beyond.
By rotating their core, users can emit pulses :
A sharp, aggressive pulse might represent anger.
A hesitant, flickering one might show fear.
A warm, gentle pulse might express love or trust.
These pulses are felt by others attuned to them, allowing for non-verbal, soul-to-soul dialogue.
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This summary reflects everything known so far. As the story continues, more about the Gates, Shadows, and divine links will be revealed. Stay tuned, and if I forget anything or you want more clarification, feel free to ask— i'm here to answer.