Companion Progression System

The Companion Progression system offers opportunities for your Companion Creature to deepen their connection with their Affliction, turning weaknesses in to strengths. Most Companion Creatures will follow the typical progression path of their individual Affliction, however, as long as you stay within the bounds of your Companion's current level and purchased talents, we allow for some flexibility in interpretation. You may purchase alternate progression paths for characters from the Marketplace; contact the support team if you have an idea you would like to explore!

Participating in the progression system is completely optional. If you prefer your Companion remain at Level 0, that is perfectly fine. The levels serve as a guide for unlocking new experiences, not a requirement.

Progression

★ Earning Essence Shards

This section was added February 9, 2024.

• Each post you write that includes or mentions your Companion and/or their Affliction will net you +25 Essence Shards that are automatically absorbed from ambient magic.
  • Companions might also produce tangible Shards that can be sold or used for other purposes through participation in Mini-Games.
• A Companion's point balance is automatically updated when you create a new post with the Companion Progression option selected.
  • Please notify Support using your private support channel if you incorrectly mark a post, so we can add/remove points as needed.
• Level progression is tracked on a Companion's profile.
• You may also gain Essence Shards during events, Seasons, or mini-games.

About Afflictions

• The magical corruption that created Afflictions initially has had an uncontrolled, chaotic effect on all Companions.
  • The Affliction's associated element or energy often overrides the Companion's natural behaviors and instincts.
• A Companion Creature can gradually gain control over their Affliction by finding the right sustenance.
  • Ingesting Essence Shards that match a Companion's Affliction helps them reforge their lost connection and stabilize the chaotic effects.
  • The shards essentially act as a conduit, allowing Afflicted Companions to safely interact with the magic once more.
• Once a Companion has consistently consumed the appropriate shards, their Ognoshu can help them train to master their Affliction, turning a weakness into a strength.
• Each Affliction has its own progression path; most of these will have similar requirements, however, Affliction difficulty/rarity will influence the amount of Essence Shards required to level.
  • We allow players some flexibility in how their Companion's Affliction affects them on an individual basis, however, they should generally align with the capabilities and difficulties described for each level.
• The road to mastery is long, but with patience and care, even the most unstable Afflictions can be tamed!

Known Afflictions

• Blood Affliction: Companions with the Blood Affliction harness vampiric charisma, physical strength, and the ability to manipulate blood energy for healing, enhancement, and defense. They thrive in dark, high-stakes environments, balancing their hunger for vitality with mastery over illusions and blood manipulation.
  • Keywords: Vampiric, Charisma, Illusion Magic, Blood Energy, Predatory Instincts, Moral Ambiguity, Darkness Affinity
  • Difficulty/Rarity Level: ★★★★☆ (medium-high, rare)
• Crystal Affliction: Crystal Afflicted Companions blend delicate beauty with restorative power, excelling in foresight, harmony, and crystalline manipulation. They thrive in energy-rich environments, creating intricate tools and barriers while soothing allies. Their prismatic presence offers a serene yet dynamic approach to strategic and supportive roles.
  • Keywords: Crystalline Energy, Harmony, Restoration, Foresight, Fragility, Light Sensitivity, Prismatic Aesthetic
  • Difficulty/Rarity Level: ★★☆☆☆ (easy, common)
• Dark Affliction: Dark Afflicted Companions command the enigmatic power of shadows, mastering stealth, battlefield control, and shadow manipulation. Their abilities thrive in dim environments, offering a balance of mystery, strategy, and psychological dominance. However, they are heavily reliant on shadow energy and must manage light sensitivity and emotional distance.
  • Keywords: Shadow Energy, Stealth, Fear Manifestation, Battlefield Control, Mystery, Light Sensitivity, Emotional Distance
  • Difficulty/Rarity Level: ★★★★☆ (medium-high, rare)
• Death Affliction: Death Afflicted Companions serve as seers, wardens, and quiet guardians of transition. They wield the energy of endings, channeling memory, inevitability, and ancestral presence to shield, disrupt, or guide. Through echoes of the past and glimpses of fate, they shape the emotional and spiritual landscape around them. Their abilities offer profound narrative weight, but require emotional nuance and careful handling.
  • Keywords: Lineage, Memory, Inevitability, Ancestral Sight, Emotional Resilience, Sacred Death, Temporal Anchoring
  • Difficulty/Rarity Level: ★★★★★ (high, rare)
• Fire Affliction: Fire Afflicted Companions embody raw power and creative expression through flame. They wield fire for destruction and utility, with abilities fueled by emotion and a volatile nature. Thriving in heat, they offer dynamic storytelling opportunities and visual impact but require careful management in colder climates.
  • Keywords: Flame Sculpting, Emotion-Driven Power, Heat Affinity, Volatility, Destruction, Creativity, Visual Intensity
  • Difficulty/Rarity Level: ★★★☆☆ (medium, uncommon)
• Frost Affliction: Frost Afflicted Companions channel the icy beauty and ferocity of winter. They manipulate frost to control the environment and protect allies, thriving in cold climates. Their introspective nature and environmental adaptability offer a blend of strategic utility and aesthetic elegance.
  • Keywords: Ice Manipulation, Winter Aesthetic, Environmental Control, Calm Presence, Strategic Utility, Heat Weakness, Resilience
  • Difficulty/Rarity Level: ★★★☆☆ (medium, uncommon)
• Fume Affliction: Fume-Afflicted Companions command the ephemeral world of vapor, mist, smoke, ash, and memory. They reshape battlefields through emotional erosion, atmospheric disruption, and sensory manipulation rather than brute force. Thriving in environments rich with emotional residue, they excel at disorienting enemies, protecting allies, and leaving haunting imprints on the world.
  • Keywords: Vapor Manipulation, Emotional Erosion, Atmospheric Control, Residual Memory, Sensory Distortion, Haunting Presence, Diffusion
  • Difficulty/Rarity Level: ★★★★☆ (medium-high, rare)
• Life Affliction: Life Afflicted Companions embody overwhelming vitality, violent adaptability, and the raw instinct to survive at all costs. They twist terrain, mutate rapidly, and escalate conflict through biological force. Their abilities alter the battlefield, disrupt enemies, and reshape both themselves and their partners. Unpredictable and symbiotic, they thrive in pressure-heavy, brutal environments where evolution is the only law.
  • Keywords: Mutation, Overgrowth, Terrain Control, Biological Dominance, Escalation, Fleshcraft, Environmental Aggression
  • Difficulty/Rarity Level: ★★★★★ (high, rare)
• Light Affliction: Light Afflicted Companions radiate clarity, truth, and illumination. They dispel darkness, inspire courage, and reveal hidden truths. Thriving in sunny environments, they provide protection and purification but struggle in extended darkness or overwhelming light.
  • Keywords: Illumination, Truth, Purification, Radiance, Leadership, Shadow Weakness, Morality
  • Difficulty/Rarity Level: ★★★☆☆ (medium, uncommon)
• Plant Affliction: Plant Afflicted Companions embody harmony with nature, blending nurturing abilities with environmental control. They use plant life to heal, trap, and defend, flourishing in lush environments. Their dual nature offers themes of resilience and balance, along with opportunities for creative gameplay.
  • Keywords: Nature Harmony, Healing, Environmental Control, Growth, Seasonal Sensitivity, Creativity, Resilience
  • Difficulty/Rarity Level: ★☆☆☆☆ (easy, common)
• Water Affliction: Water Afflicted Companions embody the fluidity and adaptability of water, blending its restorative and destructive properties to reshape the battlefield. They offer healing, environmental manipulation, and emotional resonance, thriving in water-rich environments. Their versatile abilities balance serenity with overwhelming force, creating dynamic opportunities for both support and combat roles.
  • Keywords: Fluidity, Adaptability, Healing, Environmental Control, Emotional Resonance, Serenity, Dynamic Versatility
  • Difficulty/Rarity Level: ★☆☆☆☆ (easy, common)

Additional Afflictions

We have a bank of 55 additional Afflictions we would like to add in the future -- we are also always open to player suggestions!

New Afflictions will be released periodically; they can also be discovered during mini-game participation!

Affliction Interaction Chart

Affliction	Opposes	Complements
🔥 Fire	❄️ Frost	🩸 Blood
❄️ Frost	🔥 Fire	💎 Crystal
🩸 Blood	🌿 Plant	🔥 Fire
🌿 Plant	🩸 Blood	💧 Water
💎 Crystal	💨 Fume	❄️ Frost
💨 Fume	💎 Crystal	🌑 Dark
💧 Water	🔥 Fire	🌿 Plant
☀️ Light	🌑 Dark	💎 Crystal
🌑 Dark	☀️ Light	💨 Fume
🌱 Life	💀 Death	🩸 Blood
💀 Death	🌱 Life	🌑 Dark