Technique Methods

Hellbound: Kosende no Tabi is a story series written by TheAzureDemon. It has not been illustrated or serialized.

Overview
Across the world, there has been a vast array of techniques to wield Vitality. These methods have been narrowed down to six possible forms: Alchemy, Sigil, Action, Heraldry, Incantation, and Mystic casting. Some techniques may require a certain method, but many techniques can commonly be performed by a variety of methods. Some methods may create a greater effect in performing, but at a cost of more stamina.

Alchemy
User takes one object and transforms it into energy.
 * Exchange- the user uses techniques by transforming mass into something equal to the components used.
 * Material- the user uses techniques by using ingredients significant to the technique.
 * Sacrificial- the user performs techniques by using living organisms.
 * Internal- the user takes a part of themselves, possibly from their blood, limbs, or even their life force.
 * External- the user takes another creature as a form to perform techniques through them, this usually results in the loss of a creature's life.

Sigil
User creates energy-infused symbols to cast techniques.
 * Ritual- the user creates an interface of symbols or writing to perform techniques.
 * Tattoo- the user creates an interface on their body.
 * Runic- the user uses ancient symbols, either in series or solely.

Action
User uses their body to focus energy.
 * Contact- the user makes physical contact to a person or surface.
 * Motion- the user moves their body in specific patterns to allow energy to flow.
 * Martial Arts- the user moves in complex forms and fights while performing techniques.
 * Dance Arts- the user moves in rhythmic forms.
 * Gesture- the user moves in simple forms.
 * Surge- the user focuses energy into one location.
 * Hand Signs- the user place their hands in certain formations to focus energy.
 * Breath- the user focuses energy through controlled breathing patterns.
 * Roaring- the user releases energy in a powerful shout.

Catalyst
User possesses items that store and cast energy.
 * Focal- the user wields an item that focuses energy on a single point.
 * Staves- a staff which can conjure techniques.
 * Wands- a small stick to conjure techniques.
 * Jewelry- a special item which can hold or cast techniques.
 * Rings- small bands which can be worn on the hand.
 * Grimoire- the user wields a item that stores techniques and can be casted later on.
 * Scrolls- sheets of paper which are magically infused with a technique.
 * Books- a multi-page object which can hold multiple techniques, but recommended to not have multiple types of vitalities in a single book.
 * Cards- small objects which can hold small, but quick, techniques.
 * Patronage- the user uses a greater spirit to access their abilities rather their own.
 * Spirits- pure creatures of energy, allows the user to use a variety of vitalities.

Incantation
User infusing energy into their words to perform techniques, commonly used with other methods.
 * Series- the user lists a certain pattern of words in conjunction with another method.
 * Lyrics- the user sings to cast techniques.
 * Ancient- the user speaks an ancient language that carry powerful properties.

Mystic
Usage of methods that haven't been categorized, but hold unique properties.
 * Bestowal- the user applies effects onto another individual.
 * Enchanting- the user places magical effects onto objects to either use or set.
 * Cursing- the user places detrimental effects onto an individual or themselves.
 * Blessing- the user places beneficial effects onto an individual or themselves.
 * Vows- the user applies effects onto themselves that can grant them a great power through a promise, should the promise be broken, the user will suffer an equally great loss.
 * Ocular- the user's eyes possess unique patterns which can cast techniques.