Editing Character:Magnificent Marigold (section)

==Chrysalis Of Illumination==
Artifact 3
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5 mote commitment
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This mesh bodysuit is woven with threads of orihalcum and moonsilver, yet feels as soft as the finest silk. Though it has been turned to more martial pursuits here in this fallen age, the Chrysalis of Illumination was originally created for the use of exalted performers and acrobats in the First Age and it's abilities reflect that. The mesh is very wide, with nearly a cm between threads.
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The wearer of the Chrysalis can spend 1 mote as a supplemental action to create a short-lived 3-dimensional image in shades of sunlight and moonlight. This image must be of an object no more than 1 meter square in size, and is transparent and clearly illusionary. The image does not move or change, and it must appear in a location the wearer can see, no more than 5m from her.
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However, while the image is illusionary for everyone else, the Chrysalis of Illumination and, through it, the wearer, can interact with it as if it was a solid object. This includes standing on it, moving it, bracing against it, or any other physical interaction. Because it is an image only, it does not follow physical laws and so can be hanging in midair or serve as an immovable object for the wearer of the Chrysalis to anchor herself to. This allows things using it to run on air or change direction quickly.
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While the Chrysalis was never intended as armor, it's orihalcum and moonsilver threads still provide a degree of resistance to damage. It provides no bashing soak, but provides +3 Lethal soak. If damaged, it will also slowly repair itself as long as an arm or similarly large piece is not actually fully cut off.
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Finally, the Chrysalis itself is very beautiful, a shifting kaleidoscope of silver and gold that seems to catch every glimmer of illumination around it perfectly. If the wearer has nothing substantially covering it or obscuring it, it provides +3 Appearance. A cocktail dress is about the limit of coverage before it loses it's effect. In the past, it was usually worn over the top of a performer's leotard-like outfit or body paint, with decorations or accessories attached to the mesh.
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The Chrysalis of Illumination has a certain amount of stretch, but cannot be worn on top of most armor or clothes. Magnificent Marigold usually wears it underneath her armor, directly against her skin. This gives her the best control when grasping or standing on her illusions, the most common use she puts the artifact to. A favored tactic of hers is to create a maze of illusionary paths, platforms and handholds in the air that only she can use, allowing her to outmaneuver enemies.