Difference between revisions of "Rithmatics"

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===Line of Silencing===

The Line of Silencing has the ability to absorb sound waves. The louder a sound is, the more it is dampened, a whisper is essentially immune. It can only absorb a sound if the sound wave is powerful enough to reach it, and it will run out of power after a given time and stop working.{{ref|b|rith|c|21}}

The shape of this line was discovered by [[Trent Saxon]], a chalkmaker.{{ref|b|rith|c|18}}

 

===Line of Revocation===

The Line of Revocation is described as being a cross between a Line of Forbiddance and a Line of Vigor. It is able to interact with things not made of chalk.{{ref|b|rith|c|23}} It is slightly more powerful than a Line of Vigor.{{ref|b|rith|c|25}}

The six-point circle has bindpoints based on a regular hexagon whose vertices are equidistant around the circle's circumference. While it is difficult to determine where the bindpoints are without actually seeing the hexagon, Rithmatists are taught how to intuit their positions. Six-point circles have a greater inherent versatility and defensibility that two- and four-point circles lack.{{ref|name=6pt|Six-point Circle Illustration}}

{{anchor|Eskridge Defense}}

;Eskridge Defense: One of the most difficult of the defenses taught to Rithmatic defenses. It features three internal Lines of Forbiddance, each connecting two adjacent bindpoints, leaving three openings for the Rithmatist to draw. The top and bottom bindpoints have defensive chalklings bound to them while the remainder have circular Lines of Warding. Each of the outer circles have an interior Line of Forbiddance that points towards an opponent, to help defend against Lines of Vigor.{{ref|name=eskridge|Eskridge Defense Illustration}}

{{anchor|Matson Defense}}

{{anchor|Hill Defense}}

;Hill Defense: A defense that uses Lines of Forbidding, though it can be modified to work without them.{{ref|b|rith|c|9}}

;Shoaff Defense: A defense characterized by its use of elliptical Lines of Warding at each of its bindpoints. A defensive chalkling is then bound at each of the ellipses opposite bindpoint. It only uses two, quite short, Lines of Forbiddance as anchors and is so quite susceptible to Lines of Vigor. It is however ideal against an offense of chalklings. This defense is best for those who specialize in Lines of Vigor{{ref|name=shoaff|Shoaff Defense Illustration}}

{{anchor|Taylor Defense}}

;Taylor Defense: A defense characterized by a pair of concentric, circular Lines of Warding.{{ref|b|rith|c|24}} Lines of Forbiddance radiate outward from the bindpoints of the innermost Line of Warding, though the bindpoints of the larger concentric circle, and then through two smaller circles. Each of the smaller circles have a Mark's Cross. There are Lines of Forbiddance that connect two outer circles that are adjacent to each other, lying parallel to one of the Lines radiating out which are used to reflect Lines of Vigor. Defensive Chalklings are bound to many of the remaining bindpoints. The Taylor Defense is commonly held to be the strongest Rithmatic Defense though it requires great speed and accuracy from its user. It's use is somewhat controversial in duels but if the outer concentric circle is breached then it counts as a defeat.{{ref|name=taylor|Taylor Defense Illustration}}

 

;Jordan Defense: A defense characterized by the large cage of Lines of Forbiddance drawn around it. Large numbers of offensive chalklings are drawn inside the cage and are released in waves by dismissing the front Line of Forbiddance, which is then redrawn after the chalklings have moved forward.{{ref|b|rith|c|11}} At each of the two bindpoints have a line running through them to serve as an anchor. It requires a great deal of skill in making sure the chalklings wait until the Line is dismissed before moving forward. It is an unconventional defense and some teachers are reluctant to teach it.{{ref|name=jordan|Jordan Defense Illustration}}

{{anchor|Osborn Defense}}

;Osborn Defense: The only basic defense based off of an ellipse.{{ref|b|rith|c|9}} A defensive chalkling is bound to the upper bindpoint. The rear bindpoint has a line running through it to serve as the only anchor for the defense. On either side the Rithmatist my choose to add two circular Lines of Warding with a Mark's Cross to aid in defense. It is important though that they do not touch the main ellipse as they would not be touching a bindpoint.{{ref|name=osborn}}