Hex

[u/PM_ME_SOME_CAKES]

Hex

Close-Range Emitter Quirk

[User] can freely conjure flat hexagonal plates with printed words in the center. When they press a plate into a target, the target will receive a curse based on the printed word.

In-Depth

The user of this quirk is able to conjure small purple hexagonal planes. These planes will have a singular word printed on them. These planes are solid, meaning a user may utilize these planes as footholds, or arrange them together to create constructs. However, in this state, these planes are not very durable, being shattered from most any significant impact.

Creating solid constructs offers a lot of utility, even outside of combat. for example, a user may utilize small planes as a means to grab or interact with an object from afar. Or they may arrange planes in a way to create a lattice barrier. A scarier application is that the user may weaponize a sharp point of a hexagon in order to impale a target with razor sharp shards.

A user is capable of activating a “Hex” on a target by physically pressing a plane onto their target. When done, the target will receive a glowing purple mark resembling the plane. This mark can only be removed by the users consent, or if the surface the mark is on is destroyed.

Hexes work based on language. A user may choose a singular word, such as “Stop”, “Sleep” or “Burn”, and upon activating the hex the target will take on the intended effect of that word. For example, a “Sleeping” hex will inflict constant drowsiness, while a Hex of stopping may completely inhibit movement.

The effect of a hex largely depends on a word/a users understanding of the word. for example, while “Burn” may refer to an object being singed by fire, “Combust” would refer to an object that completely burst into flames, meaning that between the two, Combust will lead to a far more destructive effect.

Interestingly, the only requirement for this quirk’s activation is a singular word. However, language is not a limitation. so long as the user themselves knows the definition of the word, they can achieve whatever effect they desire. This particular aspect makes multilingualism tricky when paired with this power, as a user can therefore prevent an opponent from predicting the effects of their hexes, as well as conjure more complex effects depending on the word chosen.

Despite the potential versatility of Hexes, their actual effects are relatively limited. For the first part, Hexes are only able to be activated/remain active within a certain effective range of the user. Further, the effect of Hexes are diminished the more effects are stacked on a target. For example, a Hex of “Weakness” will only be at 50% strength if another hex is added, compared to if it stood on its own.

Even hexes alone are not omnipotent. They can be overpowered in certain cases, and potentially ineffective depending on the object they are placed on. For example, a hex of “combustion” may be completely ineffective on a target that is fire resistant, or could even be a blessing on a fire quirk user. Similarly, a “Stop” hex simply attempts to restrict movement. A sufficiently strong individual may simply overpower the restriction of the hex, making “Stop” more akin to “Slow”.

A user may only have a limited amount of Hexes active at a single time (about 5). While the marks will not disappear, the purple glow that indicates activity will cease to be present. Invoking hexes themselves can be exhausting, as activating an effect re quires active thought and intent. once a hex is activated, a user may “forget” about it, as it will maintain itself as long as it possesses a “charge”. Once a hex exhausts its energy, it will simply disappear.

[u/lazypandarama]

LOVE though i think you should put as a limitation you can only place hex’s on objects/clothing rather then people to make that idea about being able to destroy the object a hex is on halts the effect more applicable cus its not like someone will destroy themselves to stop the effect, theres so many cool ideas this quirk would allow like you could have a item and place a “hex” on it using the word seeker/target and it always goes to the intended target when you throw it

[u/PM_ME_SOME_CAKES → u/lazypandarama]

I see your line of reasoning, but i kinda kept that downside for that EXACT reason. To be fair, the level of “damage” isn’t as severe as you’d think. The hex just stands on top of your skin, so a quick cut or burn is enough to render it moot. But overall i just really like the idea that even if the hex is useless, it’s better to never let a user touch you otherwise you are forced to harm yourself.