Triforce Formation

The Triforce Formation is a rare and famous magical fighting formation that is exclusive to the Kingdom of Turelance. It takes precisely twelve wizards, divided into four specialist groups. Each group plays a distinct purpose, and the formation's success is dependent on their coordination and precision. The breakdown goes as follows:

4 Combat Specialists.
4 Defense Specialists
3 Support Specialists.
1 Control Specialist.

Initial Formation Structure

The structure starts in a circular shape. Combat and Defense Specialists rotate positions around the circle, resulting in an evenly dispersed outer ring. Within this ring, the Support Specialists form a triangle, with the Control Specialist in the center. This structure enables fluid energy flow, maximal field coverage, and seamless adaptation to changing battlefield dynamics.

Before delving into how the formation performs in combat, it's critical to break down the roles and expectations of each group, beginning with the most significant.

Control Specialist – The Core

This is the heart of the formation and its most demanding position.

Primary Duties:

• Relaying real-time tactical information to the team
• Monitoring enemy positions using enhanced vision and detection spells
• Issuing commands and adapting the formation as the battle shifts

Spell Requirements:

• Communication: Telepathy is preferred, though Message, Sending, or emotional/imagery-based links are sometimes used.
• Perception: Spells like Arcane Sight, Foresight, See Invisibility, and ideally, permanent versions of these.

Skillset:

• Strong grasp of battlefield tactics,
• recon techniques
• leadership
• To give clear and concise commands and communicates
• Ability to stay calm under pressure while processing vast sensory input

Magic Schools: Divination, Conjuration,
Elemental Proficiency: Will, Wind, Water

Support Specialists - The Flow

Support Specialists are the bridge between control and the outer layers of the formation. Their role is multifaceted, making this the second most demanding group.

Primary Duties:

• Enhance and empower allies
• Weaken or disable enemies that breach the formation
• Provide limited healing and emergency summoning
• Assist the Control Specialist with battlefield observation

Spell Requirements:

• 60% – Buffs (e.g., Haste, Heroism, Fox's Cunning ) and Debuffs (e.g., Slow, Curse, Mind Fog)
• 20% – Conjuration (e.g., Summon Monster, Nature’s Ally, Mad Monkey) to augment numbers and confuse enemies
• 20% – Defense support (e.g., Shield Other, Resist Energy, Wall of Force) to reinforce allies or block attacks

Skillset:

• Recon training to assist in knowing when to act and react faster as well as support the control
• combat tactics
• body language to be able to read intent or when the body is wounded on either side of the field
• Combat first aid to apply emergency aid to anyone in the unit and know what is the severe where is the treat first
• Anatomy of multiple species to be able to take care of everyone in their squad and know what they're summoning

Magic Schools: Conjuration, Abjuration, Necromancy, Restoration, transmutation
Elemental Proficiency: Spirit, Will, Light, Eath

Defense Specialists – The Shield

Defense Specialists are the bulwark of the formation, tasked with keeping the entire team protected from physical assaults, magical onslaughts, and environmental hazards. Their role may not be glamorous, but it is vital—without them, the rest of the formation cannot function.

Primary Duties:

• Create physical and magical barriers to absorb or redirect attacks
• Use illusion-based spells to disorient, delay, or misdirect enemies
• Maintain spatial awareness to ensure safe zones for support and ritual casting
• React quickly to instructions from the Control Specialist and adjust defenses accordingly

Spell Requirements:

• 65% defensive magic including spells like Wall of Force, Globe of Invulnerability, Resilient Sphere, Shield, and Spell Resistance designed to create barriers, absorb damage, or counter incoming threats.
• 35% consists of illusionary and control spells used to disorient, confuse, or manipulate opponents, such as Mirror Image, Displacement, Confusion, and Complex Hallucination,

Skillset:

• Trained to respond instantly to threats across the battlefield
• Capable of handling a wide variety of magic types, including anti-magic fields, elemental bursts, and weapon-based attacks
• Often form the first and last line of defense in a prolonged battle

Magic Schools: Abjuration, Illusion, Conjuration, Enchantment
Elemental Proficiency: Spirit, Water, Earth, Darkness

Combat Specialists – The Power

Often seen as the most glamorous role, Combat Specialists are the frontline firepower of the formation—but in this strategy, raw power alone is not enough.

Primary Duties:

• Deal direct magical damage to hostile forces using a mix of AOE and precision strikes
• Exploit enemy weaknesses and resistances through elemental variety
• Suppress, disable, or eliminate threats before they breach the formation
• Support the overall strategy by coordinating timing with the Control and Support teams

Spell Focus Breakdown:

• 80% of spells are offensive, split between wide-area destruction (e.g., Fireball, Chain Lightning) and targeted eliminations (e.g., Disintegrate, Flame Lance)
• Spell loadout may shift depending on tactical needs some battles may require heavier focus on crowd control, while others demand boss-level burst damage that what 20% left over spell need for Specific plans that the frontline will take care of or tactical skills that they believe will help their offense

Skillset:

• Expected to have mastery over at least two elemental affinities to provide coverage across different enemy resistances
• Trained not just in magical might, but also in combat strategy, zone control, and tactical alignment
• Specialists must understand AOE math, timing windows, and terrain impact

Ideal Magic School: Evocation
Elemental Proficiency: A varied team is better than four specialists of the same element. Elemental diversity is key to maximizing adaptability and minimizing coverage gaps.

The Triforce Formation begins in a circular stance designed for maximum flexibility and rapid adaptation. From this core setup, it can shift into several specialized stances depending on battlefield conditions. Below are some of the most commonly used variants:

Full Defense Formation

When under direct threat such as heavy enemy fire, incoming AOE spells, or siege-level attacks the formation tightens. All units close ranks into a more compact ring, minimizing exposure. Defense Specialists shift to the outer ring, forming a hardened perimeter. Support Specialists reposition into a triangular stance within the center, with one directly at the impact point and the other two covering opposite flanks. This setup ensures layered protection, enhances survivability, and allows the group to absorb or deflect large-scale assaults.

Breach Formation (Line Breaker Variant)

Used for breaking through enemy lines, charging into fortified positions, or collapsing magical barricades. The formation splits into a tightened wedge, almost like overlapping two-man squads. At the front: 2 Combat Specialists lead the charge with concentrated firepower or unique piercing spells. Directly behind them: 1 Support + 1 Defense Specialist offer reinforcement and protection. At the core: The Control Specialist provides real-time updates and tactical awareness. The rear line includes the remaining Combat and Support Specialists, focusing on: Direct fire to suppress resistance, Summoning creatures to create chaos. Reinforcing the advance or cutting off pursuit. Once the breach is successful, the team quickly reverts to the original circular stance, allowing for fast response to counterattacks or new threats.

Triforce Formation – Large Monster Engagement Protocol

When facing huge or colossal threats, the Triforce Unit breaks into three specialized squads to maximize battlefield control and overwhelming force.

Squad Structure
Two Assault Squads – Each composed of:
2 Combat Specialists
1 Defense Specialist
1 Support Specialist

These squads serve as mobile offensive units, delivering high-output magical firepower with built-in defensive and reactive support. They move independently but remain within line-of-sight of each other, coordinating flanking attacks or rotational pressure against the target.

Central Command Squad – Composed of:
1 Control Specialist
2 Support Specialists
2 Defense Specialists

This squad stays toward the rear or a designated safe zone, maintaining distance while staying close enough to reinforce or shield the assault teams as needed. The Control Specialist continuously monitors the flow of battle, directing strategic adjustments, relaying sensory data, and coordinating spell synergy between squads.

Tactical Advantage

• Divide enemy attention and limit focused retaliation
• Apply continuous pressure through rotating spell barrages
• Adaptively shield and sustain the offense teams
• Maintain a clear command perspective across the battlefield

Against large-scale threats, this configuration often leads to rapid disorientation and destabilization of the target, overwhelming even elite-level monsters with precision and coordination

Each member of the Triforce Formation must be fully trained and capable of casting 4th- to 5th-level spells. In addition to general magical proficiency, each specialist undergoes rigorous training tailored to their role within the formation. No one enters this unit without proven dedication, skill, and combat experience.

Baseline Requirements:

• Full mastery of core magic up to at least spell level 5
• Combat training with emphasis on situational awareness and reconnaissance
• Advanced discipline in formation tactics and battlefield coordination

Specialist Training by Role

  Combat Specialists

These members receive extensive instruction in using high-level offensive magic with precision and timing. Their training emphasizes  

• Target prioritization
• Area of Effect (AOE) calculation
• Tactical spell layering (e.g., opening with debuffs before unleashing destructive spells)
• Maximizing damage while avoiding friendly fire
• They are also taught to work in tandem with support units and to time their attacks based on battlefield control signals.

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Defense and Support Specialists

These two groups are trained together in predictive reading and body cue recognition—skills crucial for anticipating threats or recognizing distress in allies.

Defense Specialists receive deeper tactical training in reactive casting, learning how to read the battlefield and create magical protections in real time.

Support specialists are given additional training in battlefield triage, anatomy (multi-species), and magical first aid to quickly stabilize allies or provide enhancements as needed.

Both are expected to maintain constant vigilance and coordination with the control specialist.

Control Specialist

The control role demands the highest level of tactical intelligence. These individuals undergo psychological and sociological training, in addition to advanced recon and battlefield analysis.

They must:

• Interpret body language and spell cues from all eleven teammates.
• Relay rapid, accurate commands.
• Remain emotionally steady under pressure.
• Their training includes
• Leadership development
• Symbolic or emotional communication (for rapid tactical relays)
• Arcane perception techniques
• Mental resilience and focus techniques