Mythical Summoning Contract: Church Grim
Summoning Animal: Church Grim (Spectral Hound Church Guardian)
Scroll Owner: Red-Robin
Other Users who have signed contract: N/A
Summoning Boss if existing: N/A
Other Summoning Animals tied to contract: N/A
Description and Background: The Church Grim is a guardian spirit commonly referred to in English and Scandinavian folklore. This mythical spirit typically oversees the welfare of a church, protecting the churchyard from those who would profane or commit sacrilege against it. The Scandinavian Church Grim is also known as the Kyrkogrim (Swedish) and Kirkegrim (Danish). It often appears as a large, spectral black dog with a variety of possible sizes, ranging anywhere from 1-2 meter in length (roughly 3-6 feet) and up to 2 meters in height (roughly 6 feet). Each Church Grim has a unique shape and form as well characteristics that are malleable to it's own will, generally dependent on the amount of Chakra at it's disposal and the rank of the particular summoning. All Grim have the means to manipulate the shape of their tail into a long, whip-like appendage that can extend up to approximately 5 meters (roughly 16 feet). This tail can function similarly to an actual whip and can be infused with Chakra by either the Grim (limited to Earth and Fire) or the user to apply unique effects to it (Fire Chakra causing the tail to ignite, Lightning Chakra causing the tail to spark, etc) while also making it resilient to harm from respective Chakras that scale with rank of the Church Grim, but also become susceptible to counter elements, respectively. Note that this does not apply directly to the main body of the Church Grim as the Chakra that results in such sustainability or susceptibility is solely concentrated in the tail of the Grim, limiting it's advantages/disadvantages to the tail only.
Church Grim also have a natural affinity to Earth Chakra (up to summoning rank +1), giving them the capacity to perform Jutsu without the need for handseals, utilizing their tail or mouth for most conjuring points of Jutsu. Their affinity to Earth is presumed to be given by the premise that a Church Grim is created through being buried alive in the earth beneath the foundation of a Church and thus becomes the spectral guardian known as a Church Grim. Church Grim have also been known to have the capacity to manipulate Fire Chakra as well (up to summoning rank), but lack the capacity to make proper use of both Chakra types at the same time, preventing them from being capable of using any advanced elements that would correlate between the two base elements (ie. Lava). Despite this, it isn't impossible for a Church Grim to use different Jutsu from both basic elements, leaving strategic formations between it and it's Summoner brimming with possibilities if used wisely.
Church Grim also have the capacity to perform Natural Abilities respective to the shape of a canine that they take. Biting (up to summoning rank damage), tackling and clawing strikes (up to C-rank damage) among a few examples, with the damage capability depending on the base rank of the summoned Grim, and each costing one of the user's three moves per turn. They can also be mounted by the user and utilized for movement purposes. Note that given the direct spiritual link that the Grim has with its Summoner, they are limited to speeds up to user's rank +2.
Though all Church Grim have the capacity to speak and even communicate telepathically with their summoner due to the spiritual link they share, only Church Grim of A-rank are capable of a unique process that allows them to take the shape of a humanoid being, generally relative to characteristics similar to the nature of their original form (ie. if the Grim seems to be a bit older, their fur might have grey patches or streaks, then they may also take the shape of an older person as well with similar characteristics, etc). While in this form, Church Grim are incapable of performing any Chakra-related techniques due to the need for constant concentrated Chakra pooled toward the process of maintaining this form, thus leaving it as a entirely a supplementary, cosmetic skill.
Finally, being guardians of places of religious significance, and beings that abhor sacrilegious acts, all Church Grim have a unique ability called "Resurgence Overrule". As Guardians of churches which are frequently associated with graveyards and cemeteries, Church Grim are naturally tasked with the duty of ensuring the eternal rest of those who have died and been laid in their burials. As such, Church Grim chase away grave robbers and any who would dare to disturb the dead. However, they are not always successful, resulting in the conjuring of Undead beings. Church Grim are capable of sensing the presence of restless souls that have been resurrected from their graves such as the Zombies, Edo Tensei, etc. When in the presence of these death-deprived beings, a Church Grim may activate Resurgence Overrule at the cost of one of the user's 3 Jutsu per turn to enforce an authority over the very existence of the Undead within their presence. This takes the form of a vengeful, bellowing howl that engulfs the surrounding field with an aura similar to Killing Intent, which reduces the defense of all Undead within their presence, causing them to take additional damage that scales relatively to their proximity to the Grim (Long Range: +10, Mid-Range: +20, Short-Range: +40 damage), which naturally increases all incoming damage directed at the Undead within the Grim's presence. Depending upon the rank of the Undead caught within the presence of the Grim's Overrule, weaker Undead targets will immediately falter, the very structure of their fragile shells that their restless spirits are trapped within crumbling, returning them to the Earth without the need for any physical engagement. In stronger, or generally more resilient targets like Edo Tensei, their overall capabilities are affected, causing their base movement to be halved, and the damage of their techniques to be reduced by 1 Rank, or -20, which count as an active debuff.
This is the summoning contract for the Mythical Church Grim summoning I had made, of which I will be selling slots of at 5,000 kumi a piece. So far there is only one animal made for it, which is Chise's personal summon, Ruth. I've designed them to be as suited to their mythological roots as possible while still trying to make them semi-relevant to the NW to some extent. I may be making some updates to them in the future if I find the motivation for it, but otherwise, please give them a read over and let me know if you have any questions or simply curiosities.
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Summoning Animal: Church Grim (Spectral Hound Church Guardian)
Scroll Owner: Red-Robin
Other Users who have signed contract: N/A
Summoning Boss if existing: N/A
Other Summoning Animals tied to contract: N/A
Description and Background: The Church Grim is a guardian spirit commonly referred to in English and Scandinavian folklore. This mythical spirit typically oversees the welfare of a church, protecting the churchyard from those who would profane or commit sacrilege against it. The Scandinavian Church Grim is also known as the Kyrkogrim (Swedish) and Kirkegrim (Danish). It often appears as a large, spectral black dog with a variety of possible sizes, ranging anywhere from 1-2 meter in length (roughly 3-6 feet) and up to 2 meters in height (roughly 6 feet). Each Church Grim has a unique shape and form as well characteristics that are malleable to it's own will, generally dependent on the amount of Chakra at it's disposal and the rank of the particular summoning. All Grim have the means to manipulate the shape of their tail into a long, whip-like appendage that can extend up to approximately 5 meters (roughly 16 feet). This tail can function similarly to an actual whip and can be infused with Chakra by either the Grim (limited to Earth and Fire) or the user to apply unique effects to it (Fire Chakra causing the tail to ignite, Lightning Chakra causing the tail to spark, etc) while also making it resilient to harm from respective Chakras that scale with rank of the Church Grim, but also become susceptible to counter elements, respectively. Note that this does not apply directly to the main body of the Church Grim as the Chakra that results in such sustainability or susceptibility is solely concentrated in the tail of the Grim, limiting it's advantages/disadvantages to the tail only.
Church Grim also have a natural affinity to Earth Chakra (up to summoning rank +1), giving them the capacity to perform Jutsu without the need for handseals, utilizing their tail or mouth for most conjuring points of Jutsu. Their affinity to Earth is presumed to be given by the premise that a Church Grim is created through being buried alive in the earth beneath the foundation of a Church and thus becomes the spectral guardian known as a Church Grim. Church Grim have also been known to have the capacity to manipulate Fire Chakra as well (up to summoning rank), but lack the capacity to make proper use of both Chakra types at the same time, preventing them from being capable of using any advanced elements that would correlate between the two base elements (ie. Lava). Despite this, it isn't impossible for a Church Grim to use different Jutsu from both basic elements, leaving strategic formations between it and it's Summoner brimming with possibilities if used wisely.
Church Grim also have the capacity to perform Natural Abilities respective to the shape of a canine that they take. Biting (up to summoning rank damage), tackling and clawing strikes (up to C-rank damage) among a few examples, with the damage capability depending on the base rank of the summoned Grim, and each costing one of the user's three moves per turn. They can also be mounted by the user and utilized for movement purposes. Note that given the direct spiritual link that the Grim has with its Summoner, they are limited to speeds up to user's rank +2.
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Though all Church Grim have the capacity to speak and even communicate telepathically with their summoner due to the spiritual link they share, only Church Grim of A-rank are capable of a unique process that allows them to take the shape of a humanoid being, generally relative to characteristics similar to the nature of their original form (ie. if the Grim seems to be a bit older, their fur might have grey patches or streaks, then they may also take the shape of an older person as well with similar characteristics, etc). While in this form, Church Grim are incapable of performing any Chakra-related techniques due to the need for constant concentrated Chakra pooled toward the process of maintaining this form, thus leaving it as a entirely a supplementary, cosmetic skill.
Finally, being guardians of places of religious significance, and beings that abhor sacrilegious acts, all Church Grim have a unique ability called "Resurgence Overrule". As Guardians of churches which are frequently associated with graveyards and cemeteries, Church Grim are naturally tasked with the duty of ensuring the eternal rest of those who have died and been laid in their burials. As such, Church Grim chase away grave robbers and any who would dare to disturb the dead. However, they are not always successful, resulting in the conjuring of Undead beings. Church Grim are capable of sensing the presence of restless souls that have been resurrected from their graves such as the Zombies, Edo Tensei, etc. When in the presence of these death-deprived beings, a Church Grim may activate Resurgence Overrule at the cost of one of the user's 3 Jutsu per turn to enforce an authority over the very existence of the Undead within their presence. This takes the form of a vengeful, bellowing howl that engulfs the surrounding field with an aura similar to Killing Intent, which reduces the defense of all Undead within their presence, causing them to take additional damage that scales relatively to their proximity to the Grim (Long Range: +10, Mid-Range: +20, Short-Range: +40 damage), which naturally increases all incoming damage directed at the Undead within the Grim's presence. Depending upon the rank of the Undead caught within the presence of the Grim's Overrule, weaker Undead targets will immediately falter, the very structure of their fragile shells that their restless spirits are trapped within crumbling, returning them to the Earth without the need for any physical engagement. In stronger, or generally more resilient targets like Edo Tensei, their overall capabilities are affected, causing their base movement to be halved, and the damage of their techniques to be reduced by 1 Rank, or -20, which count as an active debuff.
This is the summoning contract for the Mythical Church Grim summoning I had made, of which I will be selling slots of at 5,000 kumi a piece. So far there is only one animal made for it, which is Chise's personal summon, Ruth. I've designed them to be as suited to their mythological roots as possible while still trying to make them semi-relevant to the NW to some extent. I may be making some updates to them in the future if I find the motivation for it, but otherwise, please give them a read over and let me know if you have any questions or simply curiosities.
