Board Thread:Off Topic/@comment-25857155-20150111054847/@comment-25588729-20150305005717

LiveandSound wrote: I rather like this idea. Something like this, with direct connotations to Excalibur was precisely what I was seeking. To be clear, basically anything energy-based can presumably be absorbed and applied as he sees fit? However, this raises a couple questions:

1. Does he absorb it in addition to taking damage (making it similar to Yang's semblance except with energy as opposed to physical contact) or can he absorb it without penalty save for Aura depletion?

2. Based on your explanation, this semblance would enable him to manipulate or channel the stored up energy into inanimate objects within his vicinity. This should likely have a relatively-short area of effect. What would seem reasonable in this regard?

3. Also, is there a cap for how much energy he can absorb via his semblance, and if so, how can that be measured?

Overall, this seems to be well-thought-out, and I'd be inclined to use this if you wouldn't mind. 73.Anon.52 wrote: I would note that the gravity dust fits Mjlonir more than Excalibur... unless he is the only one who can remove his sword from the scabbard. I don't recall others being unable to lift the sword outside of the stone in the legends(in fact they quite often steal it), just sometimes jinxed when they try to use it. Good point. I seem to have overlooked that. Perhaps the 'jinxing' aspect could come into play where if he has energy stored up in his sword before it's snatched, it would run rampant and punish the thief with a backlash of energy?

73.Anon.52 wrote: better the blade is some kind of intense focus that won't work with others semblance Is this in response to my thought that "Arthur's" semblance have something to do with tactics? Regardless, could you possibly elaborate?