Crystallization (A boost for Humans)

Originally, humans were thought to have gained their special ability simply by being in the presence of a large amount of spiritual energy, thus birthing their own unique ability in order to combat such a threat against them, similar to an antibody developed in order to fight against disease. Although this is not exactly the case, it isn't too far from what actually happens. While it is true that humans gain their abilities from being near a specifically large source of reiatsu, the type of reiatsu that they have been around can also be a factor in what abilities they may achieve at a certain point in time. The different energy sources are known collectively as Crystallizations, and a different Crystallization can effect the way a human grows spiritually. Aside from being near these species enough to gain their reiatsu boost, if a human's parent is of these species, there is a very high chance that they gained a Crystallization through them, although this is not always the case.

Crystallization functions in a very simple way. As the subject in question is around the species while developing their abilities, their reiatsu would be constantly assaulted with the other's reiatsu. Slowly, this reiatus would begin to be absorbed into the user's own reiatsu in an effort to combat it, similar to a snake charmer or scorpion/spider handler allowing the creature to bite them and raise their resistence to the poison. After enough reiatsu has permeated the body of the user, it stabilizes within them as their true power source, and becomes the Crystallization. Due to this, they would have a natural affinity for that race, and possibly even emit traces of the species reiatsu in question.

Shinigami Crystallization: By being around shinigami long enough in order to develop their abilities, a human may have achieved Shinigami Crystallization. Shinigami Crystallization allows for a human to obtain a greater chance of becoming a shinigami after death (if they are soul burial'd, of course), and retain their memories or abilities. Through enough training with a shinigami, this may also allow the human in question to learn Shunpo.

Hollow Crystallization: By being around hollow long enough in order to develop their abilities, a human may have achieved Hollow Crystallization. Hollow Crystallization allows for a human to obtain a greater chance of hollowfication after death, the waiting period cut nearly in half compared to a regular soul. This will also allow for them to keep their memories and abilities after death if they so choose (to some degree, at least). Enough training with hollows could potentially allow for a human with hollow Crystallization to learn a very basic cero, or garganta with enough training by a Hollow.

Vizard Crystallization: This Crystallization can be achieved three ways, but is the most rare. If a human is either A.) Around a vizard while unlocking their abilities, B.) The son or daughter of a vizard, or C.) Around a shinigami and hollow of equal amounts while unlocking their abilities, they may have obtained Vizard Crystallization. Vizard Crystallization allows for the human to have a greater success rate at beating down their inner hollow in the generations to come if they ever have the option to become a true vizard. It also allows for the human to learn shunpo AND a cero or garganta with enough training by a vizard.

Arrancar Crystallization: This too is one of the rarest Crystallization's to have achieved. It requires for a human to have been around a great source of arrancar reiatsu while they were unlocking their abilities. If they have achieved this Crystallization, it will allow for them to gain the option of becoming a natural arrancar after death. While alive, they may have the potential to learn Sonido with enough training by an arrancar.

Human Crystallization: By being in the presence of large amounts of natural, human reiatsu will allow for a human to achieve a 100% natural Crystallization to them -- The Human Crystallization. If a human obtains the Human Crystallization, they will remain more youthful in their age then most people. It also allows for them to obtain greater prowess with their unique ability, seeing as there is no 'taint' to hold off growth. Very rarely, a Human Crystallization will allow for it's host to undergo a reincarnation cycle.

Quincy Crystallization: Due to the quincy being practically extinct, this Crystallization is damn near a legend. While having been in the presence of a quincy while unlocking their abilities, a human will unlock the Quincy Crystallization. This will allow for one of two things for them. The first is to reject their abilities and become a quincy at any point in time. The second is to remain human. By remaining human and training diligently with a quincy, they could potentially learn Hirenkyaku.

Methuselah Crystallization: - Unfortunately, due to the nature of their abilities, true Methuselah/Krusnik crystallization is impossible. If one were around the reiatsu of a Methuselah/Krusnik for long enough, they would gain a Pseudo-Crystallization. This would simply give them a slight taste of Methuselah/Krusnik reiatsu added onto their own, and nothing more.

Ziamichi Crystallization: - This is a most interesting Crystallization. If one was around a Ziamichi during their Crystallization stage, they would have been granted the Ziamichi crystallization. Due to Ziamichi's being completely unique, this does not grant them a lot of options. The only thing it truly grants them is A.) A naturally high affinity for sealing techniques, and B.) Introversion. If a human with the Ziamichi Crystallization has defeated a spirit and has absolute dominance over it, they have the option to completely absorb this spirit into them as their own personal ziamichi spirit. This can only take place once, however, due to them becoming a true ziamichi afterwards and losing the Crystallization in lieu of a stronger reiatsu, etc.

Demon Crystallization: - By being around Demons during their crystallization period, a human would gain the Demon Crystallization. They would recieve a demonically-tainted reiatsu, as well as the ability to become a Demon after death. Through enough training, the human could potentially learn Jigoku Sokudo.

Iramasha Crystallization: - By being bombarded with Iramasha reiatsu during their training periods, a human would receive the Iramasha crystallization. Having the Iramasha crystallization gives them an affinity for Iramasha reiatsu, allowing them to either be converted into an iramasha by another at a much easier rate, or even transform on their own if they have a strong enough crystallization. Through much training, a human with Iramasha Crystallization could potentially learn Chaos Warp.

Sugiura Crystallization: - The Sugiura Crystallization is achieved when a human undergoes training for their original abilities with a high amount of Sugiura reiatsu around them. Similar to a shinigami crystallization, Sugiura Crystallization allows for the user to have a higher chance of becoming a Sugiura after death and completely bypass the Shinigami stage. As a human, they are capable of learning shunpo with enough training, by either a sugiura or a shinigami.


What happens if a Human has a certain crystallization but becomes a different species then their crystallization intended?

If a human had a hollow crystallization but became a ziamichi, or something along the similar lines (such as shinigami crystallization but later became an iramasha), their crystallization would still be present. It would not remain the same, however. The crystallization would warp and change, becoming something new entirely, yet still have the same effects.

Negative Crystallization: If one possessed a specific crystallization but became a species unintended for by the crystallization, their crystallization would warp into this. The negative crystallization actually manifests itself as a physical object somewhere on the person of the new species, specifically as a tattoo. This tattoo is a "get out of jail free" card. The negative crystallization, once offered a blood sacrifice by the host, will revert the owner back into their basic human form with their original crystallization. It will effectively repel and extinguish the new species' dna and reiatsu from their system, as well as abilities.


Possible Crystallizations

Hybrid Crystallization: If someone has been in the presence of equal amounts of different types of reiatsu while undergoing their crystallization stage, it is possible for these reiatsu's to merge and condense inside of said individual, creating a Hybrid Crystallization (unless it is specifically Shinigami and Hollow reiatsu, which would yield a Vizard Crystallization). Hybrid Crystallization is different then any other Crystallization, solely because it does not give any particular boosts relevant to a single species. Instead, Hybrid Crystallization will allow for the user to always free itself from any taint on their reiatsu that was inflicted solely by the species' which makes up it's Crystallization. This means they cannot be controlled or manipulated by the species that has given them their crystallization.


Skill Sheet Proposal

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[b][center][u]Racial Skills[/u][/b][/center]
[list][*][b]Special Skill:[/b] Master/Advanced/Adept/Beginner
[*][b]Crystallization Strength:[/b] Master/Advanced/Adept/Beginner
[*][b]Reiatsu Resistence:[/b] Master/Advanced/Adept/Beginner
[/list]

Breakdown

Special Skill - This determines how sufficient the human is with whatever special skill they have from the other race, be it Shunpo, Sonido, Cero, or Chaos Warp, etc.

Crystallization Strength - This determines how strong the Crystallization is within the person. The higher this is, the more tainted their reiatsu is, as well as the easier the transitional stages into another species will become.

Reiatsu Resistence - This determines how resistent the holder is to the reiatsu of the species their crystallization was based off of. If this stat is higher, they have a better chance of fighting against Reiatsu's crushing affect, as well as manipulation via reiatsu.

Hmm... I see.

However, there are still some problems that can arise from this.

Like my character Kasai, for example. He has two human parents, yet one of them was tainted by Hollow Reiatsu, making his powers extremely similar to that of a Hollow's. Where would he fit in?

Nice concept, by the way.

If that was the case, then his father or mother would probably have Hollow Crystallization. If he obtained his abilities while with them, he would most likely have either Hollow Crystallization or Human Crystallization. It would be your decision.

The idea of Crystallization is utmost interesting. Although I think that, circumstantially speaking, being near said being isn't enough to act as a means for increasing the likeness of turning into that person's race, not unless that person has spent much time with said being. I also recommend that constant battles with a certain race contributes to crystalization even more, compared to just being near that race.

I agree with the constantly being near them increasing their crystallization. As for the first part, perhaps I could write a better description of how the crystallization works and why such an event happens. Yes, I will do that and get back to you.

Updated.

That looks much better. I would like to see Crystillization for the rest of the races.

I would do it, but I don't think I know them well enough to do it. xD

Hmmm... I like the idea of crystallization for the humans, seeing as it would make them more... of a challenge? I can't think of the correct word to put it as.

maybe having it so that, Say you spent an hour with a shinigami you could gain one ability, to were if you spent 2 days with them, you would gain more.

Also, is it possible for humans to obtain more than one species crystallization? depending on the abilities, it could be possible to merge them.

This was more or less to give them a slight edge. It wasn't intended to let them sponge everything from one species. That's why there are harsh limits on what they can gain, being very simple, species only techniques.

As for the merging, the human would have to be unlocking their original abilities while in the presence of more then one species of equal strength levels for a very long time, without the balance ever shifting. If that ever DID happen, then I'm sure it would be possible. That is heavily doubted on, however.