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{{Path infobox|title1 = Path of Eithan|madra_aspects = Pure|goldsign =Non |notable_practioners =[[Eithan]] |contracted_goldsign = }}Eithan's Path is one of the many mysteries of the series. With it we have seen Eithan regularly do what other Underlords consider impossible and not just by the meager standards of the Blackflame empire. That being said, Eithan is also loathe to reveal the strength of his techniques, in fact, other than his enforcer technique Hollow Armor, and general bursts of power, Eithan almost never uses his techniques at all. It is only in a rare confrontation with [[Longhook]] where Eithan believes himself to be unobserved that he even uses other techniques. 
 
  
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The '''Path of the Hollow King''' is the [[Paths|Path]] that [[Eithan Arelius]] follows.{{book ref|c8|3}} Its only [[madra]] aspect is [[Pure Madra|pure]], and it specifically emphasizies the Seven Principles property of pure madra called Emptiness.{{book ref|c8|8}}
  
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== Techniques: ==
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== Techniques ==
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* Striker:
 
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** Madra Pulse:
 
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*** On several occasions Eithan uses an undirected pulse of pure madra that floods and wipes out enemy techniques.
 
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** Madra Bullet:
 
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*** A highly condensed ball of Madra enhanced by soulfire, the madra bullet is an incredibly deadly technique, perhaps the most directly lethal ability we have seen. The Madra bullet easily pierces techniques, disrupting and dispelling them, but more importantly, they shatter the core of a sacred artist upon contact destroying their ability to practice the sacred arts.
 
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* Enforcer:
 
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** Hollow Armor:
 
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*** The most central technique to Eithans path, or at least the one he uses most often, Hollow armor projects a layer of pure madra armor over his whole body. This protects him from any madra based attack, though not vital aura, leaving him vulnerable to ruler techniques. Otherwise, it is an incredibly powerful protection.
 
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* Ruler:
 
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** As far as we are aware it is impossible to produce any kind of ruler technique with pure madra as there is no such thing as pure aura.
 
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* Forger:
 
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** Madra Shield:
 
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*** Though not definitively a forger technique, the madra shield appears to be a forged shield of madra spun like a whirlpool capable of catching and tossing back enemy techniques.
 
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** Madra Stars:
 
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*** The purpose of this technique is unknown, Eithan is only able to get half way through its creation before being interrupted by Longhook, but it starts with Eithan crafting what appear to be stars of pure madra sparkling like glass.
 
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* Unknown:
 
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** Heavenly Sword of Judgement
 
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*** Much of this technique is unknown including its classification. However, it is incredibly powerful containing enough power to "shake the ground for miles around". Eithan uses it as a finishing move on Longhook.
 
  
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== Cycling Techniques: ==
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=== Striker ===
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* Heaven and Earth Purification Wheel
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* '''Hollow King's Mantle''': Projects a whirlpool of tightly packed madra, which can be used to intercept and redirect techniques back at the attacker.{{book ref|c8|3}}
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** Without this technique Eithan's path would be impossible. This cycling technique helps the practitioner build up capacity over long periods of time and almost all of Eithans techniques require copious amounts of power.  
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* '''Hollow King's Spear''' (or '''Hollow Spear'''): A spear made of condensed pure madra designed to stab a hole through madra-based defenses.{{book ref|c8|3}} At higher levels, it conducts willpower and can destroy the souls of lesser artists,{{book ref|c8|26}} and eventually takes on the form of an actual spear rather than just a beam of madra.{{book ref|c9|18}}
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== Iron Body: ==
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* '''Madra Pulse''': An omni-directional pulse of pure madra that floods the area to wipe out or disrupt enemy techniques.
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* [[The Raindrop Body|Raindrop Body]]
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* '''Madra Bullet''': A highly condensed ball or stream of madra enhanced by soulfire, is capable of destroying techniques, damaging channels, and shattering cores.
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** Although not necessarily integral to his path, some one else on Eithan's path might choose a different body, it has incredible synergy with his bloodline senses. The Raindrop body grants incredible speed and as Eithan phrases it he was born with "eyes faster than his hands" and this body allows him to take advantage of his sense.  
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=== Enforcer ===
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* '''Hollow Armor''' (or '''Hollow King's Armor'''): Projects a layer of pure madra over the user's body, providing strong protection against all madra-based attacks, which are diluted by passing through pure madra,{{book ref|c8|3}} though the technique is not particularly good at Enforcing the body's physical strength.{{book ref|c3|17}} At a sufficiently high level, the madra takes the shape of an actual suit of armor and the protection becomes much more powerful.{{book ref|c8|26}}
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=== Forger ===
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* '''The Crown of the Hollow King''' (or '''Hollow King's Crown'''): Involves Forging stars of pure madra meant to damage the spirit. It is Eithan's most savage spiritual attack.{{book ref|c8|3}}
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=== Ruler ===
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Since there is no such thing as pure aura, this Path does not have any Ruler techniques.{{book ref|c4|5}}
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== Cycling Techniques ==
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* '''Heaven and Earth Purification Wheel''': This cycling technique focuses exclusively on helping the practitioner build up madra capacity over long periods of time,{{book ref|c3|6}} to the point that it is useless for actually replenishing madra.{{book ref|c3|12}} Without this technique Eithan's Path would be impossible, as almost all of his techniques require copious amounts of power to function as they do.
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== Iron Body ==
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* '''[[Raindrop Iron body]]''' (also see [[Iron body]]): Although not necessarily integral to the Path, it has incredible synergy with the Arelius bloodline senses. The Raindrop body grants incredible reaction speed; as Eithan phrases it, he was born with "eyes faster than his hands", and this body allows him to take advantage of his senses.{{book ref|c2|15}}
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== Weapons/Tools ==
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* Arelius [[Bloodline Abilities]], and see [[House Arelius]]
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** While not directly coming from his Path, Eithan's bloodline senses are heavily integrated into his Path and some of his powers are designed around it.
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* [[The Broom]]
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* Broom Icon (see [[Icons]] list)
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== Prior to Wintersteel ==
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Until ''Wintersteel'', Eithan's Path was one of the many mysteries of the series. With it we had seen Eithan regularly do what other Underlords considered impossible, and not just by the meager standards of the Blackflame Empire. That being said, Eithan was also loath to reveal the strength of his techniques, in fact, other than his Enforcer technique Hollow Armor, and general bursts of power, Eithan almost never used his techniques at all. It was only in a rare confrontation with [[Longhook]] where Eithan believed himself to be unobserved that he even used other techniques.
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== Notes ==
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* [[Arelius Bloodline Senses]]
 
 
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Latest revision as of 03:48, 6 April 2022

The Path of the Hollow King is the Path that Eithan Arelius follows.[1] Its only madra aspect is pure, and it specifically emphasizies the Seven Principles property of pure madra called Emptiness.[2]

Techniques

Striker

  • Hollow King's Mantle: Projects a whirlpool of tightly packed madra, which can be used to intercept and redirect techniques back at the attacker.[1]
  • Hollow King's Spear (or Hollow Spear): A spear made of condensed pure madra designed to stab a hole through madra-based defenses.[1] At higher levels, it conducts willpower and can destroy the souls of lesser artists,[3] and eventually takes on the form of an actual spear rather than just a beam of madra.[4]
  • Madra Pulse: An omni-directional pulse of pure madra that floods the area to wipe out or disrupt enemy techniques.
  • Madra Bullet: A highly condensed ball or stream of madra enhanced by soulfire, is capable of destroying techniques, damaging channels, and shattering cores.

Enforcer

  • Hollow Armor (or Hollow King's Armor): Projects a layer of pure madra over the user's body, providing strong protection against all madra-based attacks, which are diluted by passing through pure madra,[1] though the technique is not particularly good at Enforcing the body's physical strength.[5] At a sufficiently high level, the madra takes the shape of an actual suit of armor and the protection becomes much more powerful.[3]

Forger

  • The Crown of the Hollow King (or Hollow King's Crown): Involves Forging stars of pure madra meant to damage the spirit. It is Eithan's most savage spiritual attack.[1]

Ruler

Since there is no such thing as pure aura, this Path does not have any Ruler techniques.[6]

Cycling Techniques

  • Heaven and Earth Purification Wheel: This cycling technique focuses exclusively on helping the practitioner build up madra capacity over long periods of time,[7] to the point that it is useless for actually replenishing madra.[8] Without this technique Eithan's Path would be impossible, as almost all of his techniques require copious amounts of power to function as they do.

Iron Body

  • Raindrop Iron body (also see Iron body): Although not necessarily integral to the Path, it has incredible synergy with the Arelius bloodline senses. The Raindrop body grants incredible reaction speed; as Eithan phrases it, he was born with "eyes faster than his hands", and this body allows him to take advantage of his senses.[9]

Weapons/Tools

  • Arelius Bloodline Abilities, and see House Arelius
    • While not directly coming from his Path, Eithan's bloodline senses are heavily integrated into his Path and some of his powers are designed around it.

Prior to Wintersteel

Until Wintersteel, Eithan's Path was one of the many mysteries of the series. With it we had seen Eithan regularly do what other Underlords considered impossible, and not just by the meager standards of the Blackflame Empire. That being said, Eithan was also loath to reveal the strength of his techniques, in fact, other than his Enforcer technique Hollow Armor, and general bursts of power, Eithan almost never used his techniques at all. It was only in a rare confrontation with Longhook where Eithan believed himself to be unobserved that he even used other techniques.

Notes

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Wintersteel chapter 3
  2. ↑ Wintersteel chapter 8
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Wintersteel chapter 26
  4. ↑ Bloodline chapter 18
  5. ↑ Blackflame chapter 17
  6. ↑ Skysworn chapter 5
  7. ↑ Blackflame chapter 6
  8. ↑ Blackflame chapter 12
  9. ↑ Soulsmith chapter 15
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