The Conservatory's Secret Weapon: Cordos

[The Conservatory]

In an effort to better fend off the B'halian Empire and the nigh impending threat of The Horsemen, The Conservatory has partnered with the Lucis Acolytes to harness the power of their undying will and utilize Anchors found in every living being and at very particular locations on Vescrutia. By using one's own Anchor, they can connect with other Anchors and unlock new paradigms of power and access abilities yet unheard of.

Your journey down the path of Anchors can only begin once you understand the nature of the power itself, your undying will. The Lucis Acolytes' practices and rituals are all designed to strengthen the user's body and spirit to access their undying will and manifest it.

As a member of The Conservatory, you should explore these powers and exhaust any avenue to stop The Horsemen.

Traits:
Vermeil - The realm the acolytes say all Anchors are connected to. The realm is said to be like a world encompassing river flowing just beneath the plane of our own, the realm where willpower can take shape.
This ability, when mastered, allows the user to recognize their own Anchor, or Cordo.

Giltarmory - The ability to give shape and form to an Anchor. Giltarmory is able to use the nature of an Anchor charged with Naten to give it shape and a way to channel Vermeil. Giltarmory when used on a Cordo typically unlocks a new Arbiter for them, but the nature or strength of the Arbiter will vary depending on the character and context.

Bismythril - The ability to connect two Arbiters to one another and unlock a new channel for Vermeil to flow. The more harmony that can be attained between the two Anchors, the easier it is for the energy to flow, something the Acolytes prioritize through their continued study into The Bestiary.

The Arbiters that you employ will change and evolve as your character grows, but the fundamentals that follow will get you your Cordo, and allow you to unlock Anchors.

Basic Arbiters:

Sigil
Ava
Type: Vermeil
Sigil is a special focus you achieve when you master Vermeil. Using its sigil prepares your character for more complex
Arbiters.

Cordo
Bea
Type: Bismythril
Bismythril gives rise to your Cordo, the manifestation of your undying will. This Arbiter is in a different shape for every individual and has the ability to grow and evolve with them.

Advanced Arbiters:

Siege Weapon
Dea
Type: Giltarmory, Bismythril
Calling on an Anchor that has been linked to The Bestiary to manifest a weapon of great power. Said to have turned the tides of the battle at the Fosfe Incident, and the Acolytes claim they will be pivotal in weathering the threat of The Horsemen. These weapons are capable of untold power, and require great skill and technique to utilize properly.

Mythrilink
Cea
Type: Bismythril, Vermeil
Mythrilink techniques allow two Anchors to connect and channel massive amounts of Vermeil through them. Mythrilink takes time to develop and creativity to truly master. Mythrilink is also the Arbiter used to link Anchors to The Bestiary.