Skill Name: Astral Concord: Gates of the Boundless
Rank: SSS+
Description: This ancient and potent skill allows the Lord to open temporary gates to the Astral Concord, a nexus point between various realms inhabited by celestial beings, infernal entities, and a vast array of elementals. By expending a summoning chance, the Lord initiates a swirling vortex of cosmic energies, from which a single being of immense power is drawn seemingly at random, bound by an intrinsic loyalty.
Sub-Skills:
* Astral Gate Invocation: The Lord can perform an invocation to open a gate to the Astral Concord. This requires a conscious act and expends one of their three daily summoning chances. The gate manifests as a swirling vortex of all manner of cosmic energies.
* Random Concordance: As the Astral Gate forms, the chaotic energies within begin to coalesce, aligning with the inherent nature of the being about to emerge. The energy within the vortex will shift and take on aspects reflecting the celestial, infernal, or elemental nature of the entity.
* Sigil of Manifestation: Just before a being fully materializes, its unique sigil, resonant with its essence and power, will briefly appear within the heart of the Astral Gate. This provides a fleeting glimpse of the entity about to enter the Lord's service. Only one being emerges per summoning chance.
* Permanent Binding of Loyalty: Any being summoned through the Astral Gate is permanently bound by an intrinsic loyalty to the Lord. This loyalty is absolute and unwavering, ensuring their willingness to serve without the need for coercion or contracts. They are considered permanent subordinates.
* Power Assimilation: Upon a successful summoning, the Lord instantly gains access to all the abilities and skills of the summoned being, along with 50% of their total power and stats. This assimilation is immediate and seamless, enhancing the Lord's own capabilities.
* Sanctum of the Boundless: The Lord possesses a personal, portable, hidden, and untraceable pocket dimension known as the Sanctum of the Boundless. This realm automatically expands and adapts to accommodate the nature and number of beings summoned through Astral Concord. If a summoned being has its own armies or followers, these are also encompassed within the Sanctum.
* Dimensional Recall: Beings housed within the Sanctum of the Boundless can be summoned forth at the Lord's will. This is achieved by opening a temporary portal within the Lord's current location, preceded by the manifestation of the summoned being's unique sigil.
* Autonomous Expansion: The Sanctum of the Boundless passively evolves based on the characteristics of its inhabitants. If elemental beings are present, areas of pure elemental energy might form. The presence of celestial beings could lead to the emergence of serene, light-filled landscapes, while infernal entities might cultivate regions of controlled shadow and heat. The Lord can also consciously shape the Sanctum to some extent.
* Free Summons: There is a 10% chance each time the Lord attempts to open an Astral Gate that the summoning will not consume one of their three daily chances. This "free" summoning functions identically to a regular summoning, bringing forth a random loyal subordinate.
Limitations:
* The Lord only has three summoning chances per day. Unused chances can be stacked for subsequent days.
* Only one being is summoned per summoning chance.
* The specific type and power of the being summoned are random.