diff --git a/code/__DEFINES/achievements.dm b/code/__DEFINES/achievements.dm
index 0499beb69a8..7ac7e93f00b 100644
--- a/code/__DEFINES/achievements.dm
+++ b/code/__DEFINES/achievements.dm
@@ -26,6 +26,9 @@
 #define MEDAL_GOTTEM			"GOTTEM"
 #define MEDAL_ASCENSION			"Ascension"
 #define MEDAL_FRENCHING			"FrenchingTheBubble"
+#define MEDAL_ASH_ASCENSION		"Ash"
+#define MEDAL_FLESH_ASCENSION	"Flesh"
+#define MEDAL_RUST_ASCENSION	"Rust"
 
 //Skill medal hub IDs
 #define MEDAL_LEGENDARY_MINER		"Legendary Miner"
diff --git a/code/__DEFINES/status_effects.dm b/code/__DEFINES/status_effects.dm
index 31002789930..b81f97c635d 100644
--- a/code/__DEFINES/status_effects.dm
+++ b/code/__DEFINES/status_effects.dm
@@ -119,6 +119,8 @@
 
 #define STASIS_MACHINE_EFFECT "stasis_machine"
 
+#define STASIS_ASCENSION_EFFECT "heretic_ascension"
+
 // Stasis helpers
 
 #define IS_IN_STASIS(mob) (mob.has_status_effect(STATUS_EFFECT_STASIS))
diff --git a/code/datums/achievements/misc_achievements.dm b/code/datums/achievements/misc_achievements.dm
index 3957c52dc78..b9ab38b0688 100644
--- a/code/datums/achievements/misc_achievements.dm
+++ b/code/datums/achievements/misc_achievements.dm
@@ -123,3 +123,21 @@
 	desc = "Just a taste, for science!"
 	database_id = MEDAL_FRENCHING
 	icon = "frenching"
+
+/datum/award/achievement/misc/ash_ascension
+	name = "Nightwatcher's Eyes"
+	desc = "You've risen above the flames, became one with the ashes. You've been reborn as one with the Nightwatcher."
+	database_id = MEDAL_ASH_ASCENSION
+	icon = "ashascend"
+
+/datum/award/achievement/misc/flesh_ascension
+	name = "Vortex of Arms"
+	desc = "You've became something more, something greater. A piece of the emperor resides within you, and you within him."
+	database_id = MEDAL_FLESH_ASCENSION
+	icon = "fleshascend"
+
+/datum/award/achievement/misc/rust_ascension
+	name = "Hills of Rust"
+	desc = "You've summoned a piece of the Hill of rust, and so the Hills welcome you."
+	database_id = MEDAL_RUST_ASCENSION
+	icon = "rustascend"
diff --git a/code/datums/mood_events/generic_negative_events.dm b/code/datums/mood_events/generic_negative_events.dm
index 0334ec757e3..4c7e5edf86c 100644
--- a/code/datums/mood_events/generic_negative_events.dm
+++ b/code/datums/mood_events/generic_negative_events.dm
@@ -235,7 +235,7 @@
 	timeout = 1 MINUTES
 
 /datum/mood_event/gates_of_mansus
-	description = "<span class='boldwarning'>LIVING IN A PERFORMANCE IS WORSE THAN DEATH</span>\n"
+	description = "<span class='boldwarning'>I HAD A GLIMPSE OF THE HORROR BEYOND THIS WORLD. REALITY UNCOILED BEFORE MY EYES!</span>\n"
 	mood_change = -25
 	timeout = 4 MINUTES
 
diff --git a/code/modules/antagonists/eldritch_cult/eldritch_antag.dm b/code/modules/antagonists/eldritch_cult/eldritch_antag.dm
index abb84a14961..b8a5abd9032 100644
--- a/code/modules/antagonists/eldritch_cult/eldritch_antag.dm
+++ b/code/modules/antagonists/eldritch_cult/eldritch_antag.dm
@@ -6,6 +6,7 @@
 	job_rank = ROLE_HERETIC
 	antag_hud_type = ANTAG_HUD_HERETIC
 	antag_hud_name = "heretic"
+	can_hijack = HIJACK_HIJACKER
 	var/give_equipment = TRUE
 	var/list/researched_knowledge = list()
 	var/total_sacrifices = 0
@@ -91,8 +92,9 @@
 /datum/antagonist/heretic/proc/forge_primary_objectives()
 	var/list/assasination = list()
 	var/list/protection = list()
+	var/choose_list = list("assasinate","hjiack","protect","glory")
 	for(var/i in 1 to 2)
-		var/pck = pick("assasinate","stalk","protect")
+		var/pck = pick(choose_list)
 		switch(pck)
 			if("assasinate")
 				var/datum/objective/assassinate/A = new
@@ -101,11 +103,18 @@
 				A.find_target(owners,protection)
 				assasination += A.target
 				objectives += A
-			if("stalk")
-				var/datum/objective/stalk/S = new
-				S.owner = owner
-				S.find_target()
-				objectives += S
+			if("hjiack")
+				var/datum/objective/hijack/hijack = new
+				hijack.owner = owner
+				objectives += hijack
+				choose_list -= "hijack"
+				choose_list -=  "glory"
+			if("glory")
+				var/datum/objective/martyr/martyrdom = new
+				martyrdom.owner = owner
+				objectives += martyrdom
+				choose_list -= "hijack"
+				choose_list -=  "glory"
 			if("protect")
 				var/datum/objective/protect/P = new
 				P.owner = owner
@@ -210,33 +219,6 @@
 // Objectives //
 ////////////////
 
-/datum/objective/stalk
-	name = "spendtime"
-	var/timer = 5 MINUTES
-
-/datum/objective/stalk/process(delta_time)
-	if(owner?.current.stat != DEAD && target?.current.stat != DEAD && (target in view(5,owner.current)))
-		timer -= delta_time * 10 // timer is in deciseconds
-	///we don't want to process after the counter reaches 0, otherwise it is wasted processing
-	if(timer <= 0)
-		STOP_PROCESSING(SSprocessing,src)
-
-/datum/objective/stalk/Destroy(force, ...)
-	STOP_PROCESSING(SSprocessing,src)
-	return ..()
-
-/datum/objective/stalk/update_explanation_text()
-	//we want to start processing after we set the timer
-	timer += rand(-3 MINUTES, 3 MINUTES)
-	START_PROCESSING(SSprocessing,src)
-	if(target?.current)
-		explanation_text = "Stalk [target.name] for at least [DisplayTimeText(timer)] while they're alive."
-	else
-		explanation_text = "Free Objective"
-
-/datum/objective/stalk/check_completion()
-	return timer <= 0 || explanation_text == "Free Objective"
-
 /datum/objective/sacrifice_ecult
 	name = "sacrifice"
 
diff --git a/code/modules/antagonists/eldritch_cult/eldritch_book.dm b/code/modules/antagonists/eldritch_cult/eldritch_book.dm
index f3135fe6599..890520876e7 100644
--- a/code/modules/antagonists/eldritch_cult/eldritch_book.dm
+++ b/code/modules/antagonists/eldritch_cult/eldritch_book.dm
@@ -40,7 +40,7 @@
 ///Gives you a charge and destroys a corresponding influence
 /obj/item/forbidden_book/proc/get_power_from_influence(atom/target, mob/user)
 	var/obj/effect/reality_smash/RS = target
-	to_chat(target, "<span class='danger'>You start drawing power from influence...</span>")
+	to_chat(user, "<span class='danger'>You start drawing power from influence...</span>")
 	if(do_after(user,10 SECONDS,TRUE,RS))
 		qdel(RS)
 		charge += 1
@@ -50,7 +50,7 @@
 
 	for(var/turf/T in range(1,target))
 		if(is_type_in_typecache(T, blacklisted_turfs))
-			to_chat(target, "<span class='warning'>The terrain doesn't support runes!</span>")
+			to_chat(user, "<span class='warning'>The terrain doesn't support runes!</span>")
 			return
 	var/A = get_turf(target)
 	to_chat(user, "<span class='danger'>You start drawing a rune...</span>")
diff --git a/code/modules/antagonists/eldritch_cult/eldritch_effects.dm b/code/modules/antagonists/eldritch_cult/eldritch_effects.dm
index 0715764434c..70999092c4b 100644
--- a/code/modules/antagonists/eldritch_cult/eldritch_effects.dm
+++ b/code/modules/antagonists/eldritch_cult/eldritch_effects.dm
@@ -142,7 +142,7 @@
 /datum/reality_smash_tracker/proc/_Generate()
 	var/targ_len = length(targets)
 	var/smash_len = length(smashes)
-	var/number = targ_len * 6 - smash_len
+	var/number = max(targ_len * (4-(targ_len-1)) - smash_len,1)
 
 	for(var/i in 0 to number)
 
@@ -188,6 +188,15 @@
 	icon_state = "pierced_illusion"
 	anchored = TRUE
 	resistance_flags = FIRE_PROOF | UNACIDABLE | ACID_PROOF
+	alpha = 0
+
+/obj/effect/broken_illusion/Initialize()
+	. = ..()
+	addtimer(CALLBACK(src,.proc/show_presence),15 SECONDS)
+
+///Makes this obj appear out of nothing
+/obj/effect/broken_illusion/proc/show_presence()
+	animate(src,alpha = 255,time = 15 SECONDS)
 
 /obj/effect/broken_illusion/attack_hand(mob/living/user)
 	if(!ishuman(user))
@@ -230,7 +239,8 @@
 	if(!IS_HERETIC(user) && ishuman(user))
 		var/mob/living/carbon/human/human_user = user
 		to_chat(human_user,"<span class='warning'>Your brain hurts when you look at this!</span>")
-		human_user.adjustOrganLoss(ORGAN_SLOT_BRAIN,10)
+		human_user.adjustOrganLoss(ORGAN_SLOT_BRAIN,10,190)
+		SEND_SIGNAL(human_user, COMSIG_ADD_MOOD_EVENT, "gates_of_mansus", /datum/mood_event/gates_of_mansus)
 
 /obj/effect/reality_smash
 	name = "/improper reality smash"
diff --git a/code/modules/antagonists/eldritch_cult/eldritch_items.dm b/code/modules/antagonists/eldritch_cult/eldritch_items.dm
index 85294d4c853..5021282ac98 100644
--- a/code/modules/antagonists/eldritch_cult/eldritch_items.dm
+++ b/code/modules/antagonists/eldritch_cult/eldritch_items.dm
@@ -16,20 +16,51 @@
 		return
 	var/dist = get_dist(user.loc,target.loc)
 	var/dir = get_dir(user.loc,target.loc)
-
-	switch(dist)
-		if(0 to 15)
-			to_chat(user,"<span class='warning'>[target.real_name] is near you. They are to the [dir2text(dir)] of you!</span>")
-		if(16 to 31)
-			to_chat(user,"<span class='warning'>[target.real_name] is somewhere in your vicinty. They are to the [dir2text(dir)] of you!</span>")
-		if(32 to 127)
-			to_chat(user,"<span class='warning'>[target.real_name] is far away from you. They are to the [dir2text(dir)] of you!</span>")
-		else
-			to_chat(user,"<span class='warning'>[target.real_name] is beyond our reach.</span>")
+	if(user.z != target.z)
+		to_chat(user,"<span class='warning'>[target.real_name] is on another plane of existance!</span>")
+	else
+		switch(dist)
+			if(0 to 15)
+				to_chat(user,"<span class='warning'>[target.real_name] is near you. They are to the [dir2text(dir)] of you!</span>")
+			if(16 to 31)
+				to_chat(user,"<span class='warning'>[target.real_name] is somewhere in your vicinty. They are to the [dir2text(dir)] of you!</span>")
+			if(32 to 127)
+				to_chat(user,"<span class='warning'>[target.real_name] is far away from you. They are to the [dir2text(dir)] of you!</span>")
+			else
+				to_chat(user,"<span class='warning'>[target.real_name] is beyond our reach.</span>")
 
 	if(target.stat == DEAD)
 		to_chat(user,"<span class='warning'>[target.real_name] is dead. Bring them onto a transmutation rune!</span>")
 
+/datum/action/innate/heretic_shatter
+	name = "Shattering Offer"
+	desc = "By breaking your blade you are noticed by the hill or rust and are granted an escape from a dire sitatuion. (Teleports you to a random safe z turf on your current z level but destroys your blade.)"
+	background_icon_state = "bg_ecult"
+	button_icon_state = "shatter"
+	icon_icon = 'icons/mob/actions/actions_ecult.dmi'
+	check_flags = AB_CHECK_RESTRAINED|AB_CHECK_STUN
+	var/mob/living/carbon/human/holder
+	var/obj/item/melee/sickly_blade/sword
+
+/datum/action/innate/heretic_shatter/Grant(mob/user, obj/object)
+	sword = object
+	holder = user
+	//i know what im doing
+	return ..()
+
+/datum/action/innate/heretic_shatter/IsAvailable()
+	if(IS_HERETIC(holder) || IS_HERETIC_MONSTER(holder))
+		return TRUE
+	else
+		return FALSE
+
+/datum/action/innate/heretic_shatter/Activate()
+	var/turf/safe_turf = find_safe_turf(zlevels = sword.z, extended_safety_checks = TRUE)
+	do_teleport(holder,safe_turf,forceMove = TRUE)
+	to_chat(holder,"<span class='warning'> You feel a gust of energy flow through your body, Rusted Hills heard your call...")
+	qdel(sword)
+
+
 /obj/item/melee/sickly_blade
 	name = "Sickly blade"
 	desc = "A sickly green crescent blade, decorated with an ornamental eye. You feel like you're being watched..."
@@ -48,6 +79,11 @@
 	hitsound = 'sound/weapons/bladeslice.ogg'
 	attack_verb_continuous = list("attacks", "slashes", "stabs", "slices", "tears", "lacerates", "rips", "dices", "rends")
 	attack_verb_simple = list("attack", "slash", "stab", "slice", "tear", "lacerate", "rip", "dice", "rend")
+	var/datum/action/innate/heretic_shatter/linked_action
+
+/obj/item/melee/sickly_blade/Initialize()
+	. = ..()
+	linked_action = new(src)
 
 /obj/item/melee/sickly_blade/attack(mob/living/M, mob/living/user)
 	if(!(IS_HERETIC(user) || IS_HERETIC_MONSTER(user)))
@@ -57,6 +93,14 @@
 		return FALSE
 	return ..()
 
+/obj/item/melee/sickly_blade/pickup(mob/user)
+	. = ..()
+	linked_action.Grant(user, src)
+
+/obj/item/melee/sickly_blade/dropped(mob/user, silent)
+	. = ..()
+	linked_action.Remove(user, src)
+
 /obj/item/melee/sickly_blade/afterattack(atom/target, mob/user, proximity_flag, click_parameters)
 	. = ..()
 	var/datum/antagonist/heretic/cultie = user.mind.has_antag_datum(/datum/antagonist/heretic)
diff --git a/code/modules/antagonists/eldritch_cult/eldritch_knowledge.dm b/code/modules/antagonists/eldritch_cult/eldritch_knowledge.dm
index c7103e5c5f7..dde0835cb93 100644
--- a/code/modules/antagonists/eldritch_cult/eldritch_knowledge.dm
+++ b/code/modules/antagonists/eldritch_cult/eldritch_knowledge.dm
@@ -106,7 +106,7 @@
   *
   * Gives addtional effects to sickly blade weapon
   */
-/datum/eldritch_knowledge/proc/on_eldritch_blade(target,user,proximity_flag,click_parameters)
+/datum/eldritch_knowledge/proc/on_eldritch_blade(atom/target,mob/user,proximity_flag,click_parameters)
 	return
 
 //////////////
@@ -128,6 +128,7 @@
 /datum/eldritch_knowledge/curse
 	var/timer = 5 MINUTES
 	var/list/fingerprints = list()
+	var/list/dna = list()
 
 /datum/eldritch_knowledge/curse/recipe_snowflake_check(list/atoms, loc)
 	fingerprints = list()
@@ -150,7 +151,7 @@
 			compiled_list[human_to_check.real_name] = human_to_check
 
 	if(compiled_list.len == 0)
-		to_chat(user, "<span class='warning'>The items don't posses required fingerprints.</span>")
+		to_chat(user, "<span class='warning'>The items don't posses required fingerprints or dna.</span>")
 		return FALSE
 
 	var/chosen_mob = input("Select the person you wish to curse","Your target") as null|anything in sortList(compiled_list, /proc/cmp_mob_realname_dsc)
@@ -192,6 +193,7 @@
 
 //Ascension knowledge
 /datum/eldritch_knowledge/final
+
 	var/finished = FALSE
 
 /datum/eldritch_knowledge/final/recipe_snowflake_check(list/atoms, loc,selected_atoms)
@@ -207,6 +209,8 @@
 
 /datum/eldritch_knowledge/final/on_finished_recipe(mob/living/user, list/atoms, loc)
 	finished = TRUE
+	var/datum/antagonist/heretic/ascension = user.mind.has_antag_datum(/datum/antagonist/heretic)
+	ascension.ascended = TRUE
 	return TRUE
 
 /datum/eldritch_knowledge/final/cleanup_atoms(list/atoms)
@@ -256,18 +260,22 @@
 				if(!istype(X,/obj/item/forbidden_book))
 					continue
 				var/obj/item/forbidden_book/FB = X
-				FB.charge++
+				FB.charge += 2
 				break
 
 		if(!LH.target)
 			var/datum/objective/A = new
 			A.owner = user.mind
-			var/datum/mind/targeted =  A.find_target()//easy way, i dont feel like copy pasting that entire block of code
-			LH.target = targeted.current
+			var/list/targets = list()
+			for(var/i in 0 to 3)
+				var/datum/mind/targeted =  A.find_target()//easy way, i dont feel like copy pasting that entire block of code
+				if(!targeted)
+					break
+				targets[targeted.current.real_name] = targeted.current
+			LH.target = targets[input(user,"Choose your next target","Target") in targets]
 			qdel(A)
 			if(LH.target)
 				to_chat(user,"<span class='warning'>Your new target has been selected, go and sacrifice [LH.target.real_name]!</span>")
-
 			else
 				to_chat(user,"<span class='warning'>target could not be found for living heart.</span>")
 
diff --git a/code/modules/antagonists/eldritch_cult/eldritch_magic.dm b/code/modules/antagonists/eldritch_cult/eldritch_magic.dm
index f745cd7107f..9202a792c99 100644
--- a/code/modules/antagonists/eldritch_cult/eldritch_magic.dm
+++ b/code/modules/antagonists/eldritch_cult/eldritch_magic.dm
@@ -34,7 +34,7 @@
 	desc = "Touch spell that let's you channel the power of the old gods through you."
 	hand_path = /obj/item/melee/touch_attack/mansus_fist
 	school = "evocation"
-	charge_max = 150
+	charge_max = 100
 	clothes_req = FALSE
 	action_icon = 'icons/mob/actions/actions_ecult.dmi'
 	action_icon_state = "mansus_grasp"
@@ -103,10 +103,9 @@
 	desc = "Spreads rust onto nearby turfs."
 	range = 2
 
-/obj/effect/proc_holder/spell/targeted/touch/blood_siphon
+/obj/effect/proc_holder/spell/pointed/blood_siphon
 	name = "Blood Siphon"
 	desc = "Touch spell that heals you while damaging the enemy, has a chance to transfer wounds between you and your enemy."
-	hand_path = /obj/item/melee/touch_attack/blood_siphon
 	school = "evocation"
 	charge_max = 150
 	clothes_req = FALSE
@@ -115,17 +114,11 @@
 	action_icon = 'icons/mob/actions/actions_ecult.dmi'
 	action_icon_state = "blood_siphon"
 	action_background_icon_state = "bg_ecult"
+	range = 9
 
-/obj/item/melee/touch_attack/blood_siphon
-	name = "Blood Siphon"
-	desc = "A sinister looking aura that distorts the flow of reality around it."
-	icon_state = "disintegrate"
-	inhand_icon_state = "disintegrate"
-	catchphrase = "R'BRTH"
-
-/obj/item/melee/touch_attack/blood_siphon/afterattack(atom/target, mob/user, proximity_flag, click_parameters)
-	if(!proximity_flag)
-		return
+/obj/effect/proc_holder/spell/pointed/blood_siphon/cast(list/targets, mob/user)
+	. = ..()
+	var/target = targets[1]
 	playsound(user, 'sound/magic/demon_attack1.ogg', 75, TRUE)
 	if(ishuman(target))
 		var/mob/living/carbon/human/tar = target
@@ -154,7 +147,17 @@
 		carbon_target.blood_volume -= 20
 		if(carbon_user.blood_volume < BLOOD_VOLUME_MAXIMUM) //we dont want to explode after all
 			carbon_user.blood_volume += 20
-		return ..()
+		return
+
+/obj/effect/proc_holder/spell/pointed/blood_siphon/can_target(atom/target, mob/user, silent)
+	. = ..()
+	if(!.)
+		return FALSE
+	if(!istype(target,/mob/living))
+		if(!silent)
+			to_chat(user, "<span class='warning'>You are unable to siphon [target]!</span>")
+		return FALSE
+	return TRUE
 
 /obj/effect/proc_holder/spell/targeted/projectile/dumbfire/rust_wave
 	name = "Patron's Reach"
@@ -409,7 +412,7 @@
 			new /obj/effect/hotspot(T)
 			T.hotspot_expose(700,50,1)
 			for(var/mob/living/livies in T.contents - centre)
-				livies.adjustFireLoss(10)
+				livies.adjustFireLoss(5)
 		_range++
 		sleep(3)
 
@@ -458,7 +461,7 @@
 		new /obj/effect/hotspot(T)
 		T.hotspot_expose(700, 250 * delta_time, 1)
 		for(var/mob/living/livies in T.contents - current_user)
-			livies.adjustFireLoss(25 * delta_time)
+			livies.adjustFireLoss(2.5 * delta_time)
 
 
 /obj/effect/proc_holder/spell/targeted/worm_contract
@@ -477,6 +480,7 @@
 	. = ..()
 	if(!istype(user,/mob/living/simple_animal/hostile/eldritch/armsy))
 		to_chat(user, "<span class='userdanger'>You try to contract your muscles but nothing happens...</span>")
+		return
 	var/mob/living/simple_animal/hostile/eldritch/armsy/armsy = user
 	armsy.contract_next_chain_into_single_tile()
 
@@ -667,3 +671,46 @@
 		return 3
 	else
 		return 2
+
+/obj/effect/proc_holder/spell/targeted/shed_human_form
+	name = "Shed form"
+	desc = "Shed your fragile form, become one with the arms, become one with the emperor."
+	invocation_type = INVOCATION_SHOUT
+	invocation = "REALITY UNCOIL!"
+	clothes_req = FALSE
+	action_background_icon_state = "bg_ecult"
+	range = -1
+	include_user = TRUE
+	charge_max = 100
+	action_icon = 'icons/mob/actions/actions_ecult.dmi'
+	action_icon_state = "worm_ascend"
+	var/segment_length = 10
+
+/obj/effect/proc_holder/spell/targeted/shed_human_form/cast(list/targets, mob/user)
+	. = ..()
+	var/mob/living/target = user
+	var/mob/living/mob_inside = locate() in target.contents - target
+
+	if(!mob_inside)
+		var/mob/living/simple_animal/hostile/eldritch/armsy/prime/outside = new(user.loc,TRUE,segment_length)
+		target.mind.transfer_to(outside, TRUE)
+		target.forceMove(outside)
+		target.apply_status_effect(STATUS_EFFECT_STASIS,STASIS_ASCENSION_EFFECT)
+		for(var/mob/living/carbon/human/humie in view(9,outside)-target)
+			if(IS_HERETIC(humie) || IS_HERETIC_MONSTER(humie))
+				continue
+			SEND_SIGNAL(humie, COMSIG_ADD_MOOD_EVENT, "gates_of_mansus", /datum/mood_event/gates_of_mansus)
+			///They see the very reality uncoil before their eyes.
+			if(prob(25))
+				var/trauma = pick(subtypesof(BRAIN_TRAUMA_MILD) + subtypesof(BRAIN_TRAUMA_SEVERE))
+				humie.gain_trauma(new trauma(), TRAUMA_RESILIENCE_LOBOTOMY)
+		return
+
+	if(iscarbon(mob_inside))
+		var/mob/living/simple_animal/hostile/eldritch/armsy/prime/armsy = target
+		if(mob_inside.remove_status_effect(STATUS_EFFECT_STASIS,STASIS_ASCENSION_EFFECT))
+			mob_inside.forceMove(armsy.loc)
+		armsy.mind.transfer_to(mob_inside, TRUE)
+		segment_length = armsy.get_length()
+		qdel(armsy)
+		return
diff --git a/code/modules/antagonists/eldritch_cult/eldritch_monster_antag.dm b/code/modules/antagonists/eldritch_cult/eldritch_monster_antag.dm
index 0629c70f832..e61a96ddd44 100644
--- a/code/modules/antagonists/eldritch_cult/eldritch_monster_antag.dm
+++ b/code/modules/antagonists/eldritch_cult/eldritch_monster_antag.dm
@@ -2,6 +2,7 @@
 /datum/antagonist/heretic_monster
 	name = "Eldritch Horror"
 	roundend_category = "Heretics"
+	can_hijack = HIJACK_NEUTRAL
 	antagpanel_category = "Heretic Beast"
 	antag_moodlet = /datum/mood_event/heretics
 	job_rank = ROLE_HERETIC
diff --git a/code/modules/antagonists/eldritch_cult/knowledge/ash_lore.dm b/code/modules/antagonists/eldritch_cult/knowledge/ash_lore.dm
index 9dcde854237..fdcf3a3dc1c 100644
--- a/code/modules/antagonists/eldritch_cult/knowledge/ash_lore.dm
+++ b/code/modules/antagonists/eldritch_cult/knowledge/ash_lore.dm
@@ -30,22 +30,26 @@
 	. = ..()
 	if(!iscarbon(target))
 		return
+	var/mob/living/carbon/C = target
+	var/atom/throw_target = get_edge_target_turf(C, user.dir)
+	if(!C.anchored)
+		. = TRUE
+		C.throw_at(throw_target, rand(4,8), 14, user)
+	return
 
+/datum/eldritch_knowledge/ashen_grasp/on_eldritch_blade(atom/target, mob/user, proximity_flag, click_parameters)
+	. = ..()
+	if(!iscarbon(target))
+		return
 	var/mob/living/carbon/C = target
 	var/datum/status_effect/eldritch/E = C.has_status_effect(/datum/status_effect/eldritch/rust) || C.has_status_effect(/datum/status_effect/eldritch/ash) || C.has_status_effect(/datum/status_effect/eldritch/flesh)
 	if(E)
-		. = TRUE
 		E.on_effect()
 		for(var/X in user.mind.spell_list)
 			if(!istype(X,/obj/effect/proc_holder/spell/targeted/touch/mansus_grasp))
 				continue
 			var/obj/effect/proc_holder/spell/targeted/touch/mansus_grasp/MG = X
 			MG.charge_counter = min(round(MG.charge_counter + MG.charge_max * 0.75),MG.charge_max) // refunds 75% of charge.
-	var/atom/throw_target = get_edge_target_turf(C, user.dir)
-	if(!C.anchored)
-		. = TRUE
-		C.throw_at(throw_target, rand(4,8), 14, user)
-	return
 
 /datum/eldritch_knowledge/ashen_eyes
 	name = "Ashen Eyes"
@@ -59,24 +63,25 @@
 /datum/eldritch_knowledge/ash_mark
 	name = "Mark of ash"
 	gain_text = "Nightwatcher was a very particular man, always watching, in the night. In spite of his duty, he has tranced through the manse, with his blazing lantern."
-	desc = "Your sickly blade now applies ash mark on hit. Use your mansus grasp to proc the mark. Mark of Ash causes stamina damage, and fire loss, and spreads to a nearby carbon. Damage decreases with how many times the mark has spread."
+	desc = "Your mansus grasp now applies ash mark on hit. Use your sickly blade to proc the mark. Mark of Ash causes stamina damage, and fire loss, and spreads to a nearby carbon. Damage decreases with how many times the mark has spread."
 	cost = 2
 	next_knowledge = list(/datum/eldritch_knowledge/curse/blindness)
 	banned_knowledge = list(/datum/eldritch_knowledge/rust_mark,/datum/eldritch_knowledge/flesh_mark)
 	route = PATH_ASH
 
-/datum/eldritch_knowledge/ash_mark/on_eldritch_blade(target,user,proximity_flag,click_parameters)
+/datum/eldritch_knowledge/ash_mark/on_mansus_grasp(target,user,proximity_flag,click_parameters)
 	. = ..()
 	if(isliving(target))
+		. = TRUE
 		var/mob/living/living_target = target
 		living_target.apply_status_effect(/datum/status_effect/eldritch/ash,5)
 
 /datum/eldritch_knowledge/curse/blindness
 	name = "Curse of blindness"
 	gain_text = "He walks through the world, unnoticed by the masses."
-	desc = "Curse someone with 2 minutes of complete blindness by sacrificing a pair of eyes, a screwdriver and a pool of blood, with an object that the victim has touched with their bare hands."
+	desc = "Curse someone with 2 minutes of complete blindness by sacrificing a pair of eyes, a screwdriver, with an object that the victim has touched with their bare hands."
 	cost = 1
-	required_atoms = list(/obj/item/organ/eyes,/obj/item/screwdriver,/obj/effect/decal/cleanable/blood)
+	required_atoms = list(/obj/item/organ/eyes,/obj/item/screwdriver)
 	next_knowledge = list(/datum/eldritch_knowledge/curse/corrosion,/datum/eldritch_knowledge/ash_blade_upgrade,/datum/eldritch_knowledge/curse/paralysis)
 	timer = 2 MINUTES
 	route = PATH_ASH
@@ -107,7 +112,7 @@
 	banned_knowledge = list(/datum/eldritch_knowledge/rust_blade_upgrade,/datum/eldritch_knowledge/flesh_blade_upgrade)
 	route = PATH_ASH
 
-/datum/eldritch_knowledge/ash_blade_upgrade/on_eldritch_blade(target,user,proximity_flag,click_parameters)
+/datum/eldritch_knowledge/ash_blade_upgrade/on_eldritch_blade(atom/target, mob/user, proximity_flag, click_parameters)
 	. = ..()
 	if(iscarbon(target))
 		var/mob/living/carbon/C = target
@@ -119,7 +124,7 @@
 	gain_text = "Cursed land, cursed man, cursed mind."
 	desc = "Curse someone for 2 minutes of vomiting and major organ damage. Using a wirecutter, a spill of blood, a heart, left arm and a right arm, and an item that the victim touched  with their bare hands."
 	cost = 1
-	required_atoms = list(/obj/item/wirecutters,/obj/effect/decal/cleanable/blood,/obj/item/organ/heart,/obj/item/bodypart/l_arm,/obj/item/bodypart/r_arm)
+	required_atoms = list(/obj/item/wirecutters,/obj/effect/decal/cleanable/vomit,/obj/item/organ/heart)
 	next_knowledge = list(/datum/eldritch_knowledge/curse/blindness,/datum/eldritch_knowledge/spell/area_conversion)
 	timer = 2 MINUTES
 
@@ -136,7 +141,7 @@
 	gain_text = "Corrupt their flesh, make them bleed."
 	desc = "Curse someone for 5 minutes of inability to walk. Using a knife, pool of blood, left leg, right leg, a hatchet and an item that the victim touched  with their bare hands. "
 	cost = 1
-	required_atoms = list(/obj/item/kitchen/knife,/obj/effect/decal/cleanable/blood,/obj/item/bodypart/l_leg,/obj/item/bodypart/r_leg,/obj/item/hatchet)
+	required_atoms = list(/obj/item/bodypart/l_leg,/obj/item/bodypart/r_leg,/obj/item/hatchet)
 	next_knowledge = list(/datum/eldritch_knowledge/curse/blindness,/datum/eldritch_knowledge/summon/raw_prophet)
 	timer = 5 MINUTES
 
@@ -167,7 +172,7 @@
 	required_atoms = list(/mob/living/carbon/human)
 	cost = 3
 	route = PATH_ASH
-	var/list/trait_list = list(TRAIT_RESISTHEAT,TRAIT_NOBREATH,TRAIT_RESISTCOLD,TRAIT_RESISTHIGHPRESSURE,TRAIT_RESISTLOWPRESSURE,TRAIT_NOFIRE,TRAIT_RADIMMUNE,TRAIT_GENELESS,TRAIT_PIERCEIMMUNE,TRAIT_NODISMEMBER,TRAIT_BOMBIMMUNE)
+	var/list/trait_list = list(TRAIT_RESISTHEAT,TRAIT_NOBREATH,TRAIT_RESISTCOLD,TRAIT_RESISTHIGHPRESSURE,TRAIT_RESISTLOWPRESSURE,TRAIT_NOFIRE)
 
 /datum/eldritch_knowledge/final/ash_final/on_finished_recipe(mob/living/user, list/atoms, loc)
 	priority_announce("$^@&#*$^@(#&$(@&#^$&#^@# Fear the blaze, for Ashlord [user.real_name] has come! $^@&#*$^@(#&$(@&#^$&#^@#","#$^@&#*$^@(#&$(@&#^$&#^@#", 'sound/ai/spanomalies.ogg')
@@ -176,20 +181,7 @@
 	var/mob/living/carbon/human/H = user
 	H.physiology.brute_mod *= 0.5
 	H.physiology.burn_mod *= 0.5
-	var/datum/antagonist/heretic/ascension = H.mind.has_antag_datum(/datum/antagonist/heretic)
-	ascension.ascended = TRUE
+	H.client?.give_award(/datum/award/achievement/misc/ash_ascension, H)
 	for(var/X in trait_list)
 		ADD_TRAIT(user,X,MAGIC_TRAIT)
 	return ..()
-
-/datum/eldritch_knowledge/final/ash_final/on_life(mob/user)
-	. = ..()
-	if(!finished)
-		return
-	var/turf/L = get_turf(user)
-	var/datum/gas_mixture/env = L.return_air()
-	for(var/turf/T in range(1,user))
-		env = T.return_air()
-		env.temperature += 25
-		T.air_update_turf()
-	L.air_update_turf()
diff --git a/code/modules/antagonists/eldritch_cult/knowledge/flesh_lore.dm b/code/modules/antagonists/eldritch_cult/knowledge/flesh_lore.dm
index f5a196c9bb5..38f6c5324b9 100644
--- a/code/modules/antagonists/eldritch_cult/knowledge/flesh_lore.dm
+++ b/code/modules/antagonists/eldritch_cult/knowledge/flesh_lore.dm
@@ -79,15 +79,7 @@
 	if(!ishuman(target) || target == user)
 		return
 	var/mob/living/carbon/human/human_target = target
-	var/datum/status_effect/eldritch/eldritch_effect = human_target.has_status_effect(/datum/status_effect/eldritch/rust) || human_target.has_status_effect(/datum/status_effect/eldritch/ash) || human_target.has_status_effect(/datum/status_effect/eldritch/flesh)
-	if(eldritch_effect)
-		. = TRUE
-		eldritch_effect.on_effect()
-		if(iscarbon(target))
-			var/mob/living/carbon/carbon_target = target
-			var/obj/item/bodypart/bodypart = pick(carbon_target.bodyparts)
-			var/datum/wound/slash/severe/crit_wound = new
-			crit_wound.apply_wound(bodypart)
+
 
 	if(QDELETED(human_target) || human_target.stat != DEAD)
 		return
@@ -121,6 +113,19 @@
 	heretic_monster.set_owner(master)
 	return
 
+/datum/eldritch_knowledge/flesh_grasp/on_eldritch_blade(atom/target, mob/user, proximity_flag, click_parameters)
+	. = ..()
+	if(!ishuman(target))
+		return
+	var/mob/living/carbon/human/human_target = target
+	var/datum/status_effect/eldritch/eldritch_effect = human_target.has_status_effect(/datum/status_effect/eldritch/rust) || human_target.has_status_effect(/datum/status_effect/eldritch/ash) || human_target.has_status_effect(/datum/status_effect/eldritch/flesh)
+	if(eldritch_effect)
+		eldritch_effect.on_effect()
+		if(iscarbon(target))
+			var/mob/living/carbon/carbon_target = target
+			var/obj/item/bodypart/bodypart = pick(carbon_target.bodyparts)
+			var/datum/wound/slash/severe/crit_wound = new
+			crit_wound.apply_wound(bodypart)
 
 /datum/eldritch_knowledge/flesh_grasp/proc/remove_ghoul(datum/source)
 	var/mob/living/carbon/human/humie = source
@@ -131,15 +136,16 @@
 /datum/eldritch_knowledge/flesh_mark
 	name = "Mark of flesh"
 	gain_text = "I saw them, the marked ones. The screams.. the silence."
-	desc = "Your sickly blade now applies mark of flesh status effect. To proc the mark, use your mansus grasp on the marked. Mark of flesh when procced causeds additional bleeding."
+	desc = "Your mansus grasp now applies mark of flesh status effect. To proc the mark, use your sickly blade on the marked. Mark of flesh when procced causeds additional bleeding."
 	cost = 2
 	next_knowledge = list(/datum/eldritch_knowledge/summon/raw_prophet)
 	banned_knowledge = list(/datum/eldritch_knowledge/rust_mark,/datum/eldritch_knowledge/ash_mark)
 	route = PATH_FLESH
 
-/datum/eldritch_knowledge/flesh_mark/on_eldritch_blade(target,user,proximity_flag,click_parameters)
+/datum/eldritch_knowledge/flesh_mark/on_mansus_grasp(atom/target, mob/user, proximity_flag, click_parameters)
 	. = ..()
 	if(isliving(target))
+		. = TRUE
 		var/mob/living/living_target = target
 		living_target.apply_status_effect(/datum/status_effect/eldritch/flesh)
 
@@ -152,7 +158,7 @@
 	banned_knowledge = list(/datum/eldritch_knowledge/ash_blade_upgrade,/datum/eldritch_knowledge/rust_blade_upgrade)
 	route = PATH_FLESH
 
-/datum/eldritch_knowledge/flesh_blade_upgrade/on_eldritch_blade(target,user,proximity_flag,click_parameters)
+/datum/eldritch_knowledge/flesh_blade_upgrade/on_eldritch_blade(atom/target, mob/user, proximity_flag, click_parameters)
 	. = ..()
 	if(iscarbon(target))
 		var/mob/living/carbon/carbon_target = target
@@ -165,7 +171,7 @@
 	gain_text = "Uncanny man, walks alone in the valley between the worlds , I was able to call his aid."
 	desc = "You can now summon a Raw Prophet using eyes, a left arm, right arm and a pool of blood. Raw prophets have increased seeing range, as well as Xray. But are very fragile and weak."
 	cost = 1
-	required_atoms = list(/obj/item/organ/eyes,/obj/item/bodypart/l_arm,/obj/item/bodypart/r_arm,/obj/effect/decal/cleanable/blood)
+	required_atoms = list(/obj/item/organ/eyes,/obj/effect/decal/cleanable/blood,/obj/item/bodypart/l_arm)
 	mob_to_summon = /mob/living/simple_animal/hostile/eldritch/raw_prophet
 	next_knowledge = list(/datum/eldritch_knowledge/flesh_blade_upgrade,/datum/eldritch_knowledge/spell/blood_siphon,/datum/eldritch_knowledge/curse/paralysis)
 	route = PATH_FLESH
@@ -173,9 +179,9 @@
 /datum/eldritch_knowledge/summon/stalker
 	name = "Lonely Ritual"
 	gain_text = "I was able to combine my greed and desires to summon an eldritch beast i have not seen before. Ever shapeshifting mass of flesh, it well knew my goals."
-	desc = "You can now summon a Stalker using a knife, a flower, a pen and a piece of paper. Stalkers can shapeshift into harmeless animals and get close to the victim."
+	desc = "You can now summon a Stalker using a knife, a candle, a pen and a piece of paper. Stalkers can shapeshift into harmeless animals and get close to the victim."
 	cost = 1
-	required_atoms = list(/obj/item/kitchen/knife,/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/grown/poppy,/obj/item/pen,/obj/item/paper)
+	required_atoms = list(/obj/item/kitchen/knife,/obj/item/pen,/obj/item/paper,/obj/item/candle)
 	mob_to_summon = /mob/living/simple_animal/hostile/eldritch/stalker
 	next_knowledge = list(/datum/eldritch_knowledge/summon/ashy,/datum/eldritch_knowledge/summon/rusty,/datum/eldritch_knowledge/final/flesh_final)
 	route = PATH_FLESH
@@ -192,9 +198,9 @@
 /datum/eldritch_knowledge/summon/rusty
 	name = "Rusted Ritual"
 	gain_text = "I combined principle of hunger with desire of corruption. The Rusted Hills call my name."
-	desc = "You can now summon a Rust Walker transmutating vomit pool, a head and a book."
+	desc = "You can now summon a Rust Walker transmutating vomit pool and a book."
 	cost = 1
-	required_atoms = list(/obj/effect/decal/cleanable/vomit,/obj/item/bodypart/head,/obj/item/book)
+	required_atoms = list(/obj/effect/decal/cleanable/vomit,/obj/item/book)
 	mob_to_summon = /mob/living/simple_animal/hostile/eldritch/rust_spirit
 	next_knowledge = list(/datum/eldritch_knowledge/summon/stalker,/datum/eldritch_knowledge/spell/entropic_plume)
 
@@ -203,50 +209,29 @@
 	gain_text = "Our blood is all the same after all, the Marshal told me."
 	desc = "You gain a spell that drains enemies health and restores yours."
 	cost = 1
-	spell_to_add = /obj/effect/proc_holder/spell/targeted/touch/blood_siphon
+	spell_to_add = /obj/effect/proc_holder/spell/pointed/blood_siphon
 	next_knowledge = list(/datum/eldritch_knowledge/summon/raw_prophet,/datum/eldritch_knowledge/spell/area_conversion)
 
 /datum/eldritch_knowledge/final/flesh_final
 	name = "Priest's Final Hymn"
 	gain_text = "Man of this world. Hear me! For the time of the lord of arms has come! Emperor of Flesh guides my army!"
-	desc = "Bring 3 bodies onto a transmutation rune to either ascend as a terror of the night prime or you can summon a regular terror of the night."
+	desc = "Bring 3 bodies onto a transmutation rune to gain the ability of shedding your human form, and gaining untold power."
 	required_atoms = list(/mob/living/carbon/human)
 	cost = 3
 	route = PATH_FLESH
 
 /datum/eldritch_knowledge/final/flesh_final/on_finished_recipe(mob/living/user, list/atoms, loc)
-	var/alert_ = alert(user,"Do you want to ascend as the lord of the night or just summon a terror of the night?","...","Yes","No")
-	user.SetImmobilized(10 HOURS) // no way someone will stand 10 hours in a spot, just so he can move while the alert is still showing.
-	switch(alert_)
-		if("No")
-			var/mob/living/summoned = new /mob/living/simple_animal/hostile/eldritch/armsy(loc)
-			message_admins("[summoned.name] is being summoned by [user.real_name] in [loc]")
-			var/list/mob/dead/observer/candidates = pollCandidatesForMob("Do you want to play as a [summoned.real_name]", ROLE_HERETIC, null, ROLE_HERETIC, 100,summoned)
-			user.SetImmobilized(0)
-			if(LAZYLEN(candidates) == 0)
-				to_chat(user,"<span class='warning'>No ghost could be found...</span>")
-				qdel(summoned)
-				return FALSE
-			var/mob/dead/observer/ghost_candidate = pick(candidates)
-			priority_announce("$^@&#*$^@(#&$(@&#^$&#^@# Fear the dark, for vassal of arms has ascended! Terror of the night has come! $^@&#*$^@(#&$(@&#^$&#^@#","#$^@&#*$^@(#&$(@&#^$&#^@#", 'sound/ai/spanomalies.ogg')
-			log_game("[key_name_admin(ghost_candidate)] has taken control of ([key_name_admin(summoned)]).")
-			summoned.ghostize(FALSE)
-			summoned.key = ghost_candidate.key
-			summoned.mind.add_antag_datum(/datum/antagonist/heretic_monster)
-			var/datum/antagonist/heretic_monster/monster = summoned.mind.has_antag_datum(/datum/antagonist/heretic_monster)
-			var/datum/antagonist/heretic/master = user.mind.has_antag_datum(/datum/antagonist/heretic)
-			monster.set_owner(master)
-			master.ascended = TRUE
-		if("Yes")
-			var/mob/living/summoned = new /mob/living/simple_animal/hostile/eldritch/armsy/prime(loc,TRUE,10)
-			summoned.ghostize(0)
-			user.SetImmobilized(0)
-			priority_announce("$^@&#*$^@(#&$(@&#^$&#^@# Fear the dark, for lord of arms has ascended! Lord of the night has come! $^@&#*$^@(#&$(@&#^$&#^@#","#$^@&#*$^@(#&$(@&#^$&#^@#", 'sound/ai/spanomalies.ogg')
-			log_game("[user.real_name] ascended as [summoned.real_name]")
-			var/mob/living/carbon/carbon_user = user
-			var/datum/antagonist/heretic/ascension = carbon_user.mind.has_antag_datum(/datum/antagonist/heretic)
-			ascension.ascended = TRUE
-			carbon_user.mind.transfer_to(summoned, TRUE)
-			carbon_user.gib()
-
-	return ..()
+	. = ..()
+	priority_announce("$^@&#*$^@(#&$(@&#^$&#^@# Ever coiling vortex, Reality unfoiled. KING OF ARMS [user.real_name] has come! Fear the ever twisting hand! $^@&#*$^@(#&$(@&#^$&#^@#","#$^@&#*$^@(#&$(@&#^$&#^@#", 'sound/ai/spanomalies.ogg')
+	user.mind.AddSpell(new /obj/effect/proc_holder/spell/targeted/shed_human_form)
+	if(!ishuman(user))
+		return
+	var/mob/living/carbon/human/H = user
+	H.physiology.brute_mod *= 0.5
+	H.physiology.burn_mod *= 0.5
+	H.client?.give_award(/datum/award/achievement/misc/flesh_ascension, H)
+	var/datum/antagonist/heretic/heretic = user.mind.has_antag_datum(/datum/antagonist/heretic)
+	var/datum/eldritch_knowledge/flesh_grasp/ghoul1 = heretic.get_knowledge(/datum/eldritch_knowledge/flesh_grasp)
+	ghoul1.ghoul_amt *= 3
+	var/datum/eldritch_knowledge/flesh_ghoul/ghoul2 = heretic.get_knowledge(/datum/eldritch_knowledge/flesh_ghoul)
+	ghoul2.max_amt *= 3
diff --git a/code/modules/antagonists/eldritch_cult/knowledge/rust_lore.dm b/code/modules/antagonists/eldritch_cult/knowledge/rust_lore.dm
index bc2b7f0cb92..9b4caaec8bf 100644
--- a/code/modules/antagonists/eldritch_cult/knowledge/rust_lore.dm
+++ b/code/modules/antagonists/eldritch_cult/knowledge/rust_lore.dm
@@ -20,6 +20,11 @@
 	route = PATH_RUST
 
 /datum/eldritch_knowledge/rust_fist/on_mansus_grasp(atom/target, mob/user, proximity_flag, click_parameters)
+	. = ..()
+	target.rust_heretic_act()
+	return TRUE
+
+/datum/eldritch_knowledge/rust_fist/on_eldritch_blade(atom/target, mob/user, proximity_flag, click_parameters)
 	. = ..()
 	if(ishuman(target))
 		var/mob/living/carbon/human/H = target
@@ -27,8 +32,6 @@
 		if(E)
 			E.on_effect()
 			H.adjustOrganLoss(pick(ORGAN_SLOT_BRAIN,ORGAN_SLOT_EARS,ORGAN_SLOT_EYES,ORGAN_SLOT_LIVER,ORGAN_SLOT_LUNGS,ORGAN_SLOT_STOMACH,ORGAN_SLOT_HEART),25)
-	target.rust_heretic_act()
-	return TRUE
 
 /datum/eldritch_knowledge/spell/area_conversion
 	name = "Agressive Spread"
@@ -62,16 +65,17 @@
 
 /datum/eldritch_knowledge/rust_mark
 	name = "Mark of Rust"
-	desc = "Your eldritch blade now applies a rust mark. Rust mark has a chance to deal between 0 to 200 damage to 75% of enemies items. To Detonate the mark use your mansus grasp on it."
+	desc = "Your mansus grasp now applies a rust mark. Rust mark has a chance to deal between 0 to 200 damage to 75% of enemies items. To Detonate the mark use your eldritch blade on it."
 	gain_text = "Rusted Hills help those in dire need at a cost."
 	cost = 2
 	next_knowledge = list(/datum/eldritch_knowledge/spell/area_conversion)
 	banned_knowledge = list(/datum/eldritch_knowledge/ash_mark,/datum/eldritch_knowledge/flesh_mark)
 	route = PATH_RUST
 
-/datum/eldritch_knowledge/rust_mark/on_eldritch_blade(target,user,proximity_flag,click_parameters)
+/datum/eldritch_knowledge/rust_mark/on_mansus_grasp(atom/target, mob/user, proximity_flag, click_parameters)
 	. = ..()
 	if(isliving(target))
+		. = TRUE
 		var/mob/living/living_target = target
 		living_target.apply_status_effect(/datum/status_effect/eldritch/rust)
 
@@ -84,7 +88,7 @@
 	banned_knowledge = list(/datum/eldritch_knowledge/ash_blade_upgrade,/datum/eldritch_knowledge/flesh_blade_upgrade)
 	route = PATH_RUST
 
-/datum/eldritch_knowledge/rust_blade_upgrade/on_eldritch_blade(target,user,proximity_flag,click_parameters)
+/datum/eldritch_knowledge/rust_blade_upgrade/on_eldritch_blade(atom/target, mob/user, proximity_flag, click_parameters)
 	. = ..()
 	if(iscarbon(target))
 		var/mob/living/carbon/carbon_target = target
@@ -129,10 +133,9 @@
 	var/mob/living/carbon/human/H = user
 	H.physiology.brute_mod *= 0.5
 	H.physiology.burn_mod *= 0.5
+	H.client?.give_award(/datum/award/achievement/misc/rust_ascension, H)
 	priority_announce("$^@&#*$^@(#&$(@&#^$&#^@# Fear the decay, for Rustbringer [user.real_name] has come! $^@&#*$^@(#&$(@&#^$&#^@#","#$^@&#*$^@(#&$(@&#^$&#^@#", 'sound/ai/spanomalies.ogg')
 	new /datum/rust_spread(loc)
-	var/datum/antagonist/heretic/ascension = H.mind.has_antag_datum(/datum/antagonist/heretic)
-	ascension.ascended = TRUE
 	return ..()
 
 
diff --git a/code/modules/asset_cache/asset_list_items.dm b/code/modules/asset_cache/asset_list_items.dm
index 991fa0f2fb0..fb2d05c1f7c 100644
--- a/code/modules/asset_cache/asset_list_items.dm
+++ b/code/modules/asset_cache/asset_list_items.dm
@@ -245,6 +245,9 @@
 		"rule8" = 'icons/UI_Icons/Achievements/Misc/rule8.png',
 		"snail" = 'icons/UI_Icons/Achievements/Misc/snail.png',
 		"ascension" = 'icons/UI_Icons/Achievements/Misc/ascension.png',
+		"ashascend" = 'icons/UI_Icons/Achievements/Misc/ashascend.png',
+		"fleshascend" = 'icons/UI_Icons/Achievements/Misc/fleshascend.png',
+		"rustascend" = 'icons/UI_Icons/Achievements/Misc/rustascend.png',
 		"mining" = 'icons/UI_Icons/Achievements/Skills/mining.png',
 		"assistant" = 'icons/UI_Icons/Achievements/Mafia/assistant.png',
 		"changeling" = 'icons/UI_Icons/Achievements/Mafia/changeling.png',
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/eldritch_demons.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/eldritch_demons.dm
index 45329c78b71..418c5afa4d1 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/eldritch_demons.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/eldritch_demons.dm
@@ -136,6 +136,8 @@
 	var/stacks_to_grow = 5
 	///Currently eaten arms
 	var/current_stacks = 0
+	///Does this follow other pieces?
+	var/follow = TRUE
 
 //I tried Initalize but it didnt work, like at all. This proc just wouldnt fire if it was Initalize instead of New
 /mob/living/simple_animal/hostile/eldritch/armsy/Initialize(mapload,spawn_more = TRUE,len = 6)
@@ -148,6 +150,9 @@
 	if(!spawn_more)
 		return
 	allow_pulling = TRUE
+	///sets the hp of the head to be exactly the length times hp, so the head is de facto the hardest to destroy.
+	maxHealth = len * maxHealth
+	health = maxHealth
 	///next link
 	var/mob/living/simple_animal/hostile/eldritch/armsy/next
 	///previous link
@@ -178,6 +183,18 @@
 			prev.AIStatus = AI_OFF
 		next = prev
 
+/mob/living/simple_animal/hostile/eldritch/armsy/adjustBruteLoss(amount, updating_health, forced)
+	if(back)
+		back.adjustBruteLoss(amount, updating_health, forced)
+	else
+		return ..()
+
+/mob/living/simple_animal/hostile/eldritch/armsy/adjustFireLoss(amount, updating_health, forced)
+	if(back)
+		back.adjustFireLoss(amount, updating_health, forced)
+	else
+		return ..()
+
 //we are literally a vessel of otherworldly destruction, we bring our own gravity unto this plane
 /mob/living/simple_animal/hostile/eldritch/armsy/has_gravity(turf/T)
 	return TRUE
@@ -193,8 +210,15 @@
 		back.contract_next_chain_into_single_tile()
 	return
 
+/mob/living/simple_animal/hostile/eldritch/armsy/proc/get_length()
+	. += 1
+	if(back)
+		. += back.get_length()
+
 ///Updates the next mob in the chain to move to our last location, fixed the worm if somehow broken.
 /mob/living/simple_animal/hostile/eldritch/armsy/proc/update_chain_links()
+	if(!follow)
+		return
 	gib_trail()
 	if(back && back.loc != oldloc)
 		back.Move(oldloc)
@@ -219,34 +243,31 @@
 		QDEL_NULL(back) // chain destruction baby
 	return ..()
 
-
 /mob/living/simple_animal/hostile/eldritch/armsy/proc/heal()
-	if(health == maxHealth)
-		if(back)
-			back.heal()
-			return
-		else
-			current_stacks++
-			if(current_stacks >= stacks_to_grow)
-				var/mob/living/simple_animal/hostile/eldritch/armsy/prev = new type(drop_location(),spawn_more = FALSE)
-				icon_state = "armsy_mid"
-				icon_living =  "armsy_mid"
-				back = prev
-				prev.icon_state = "armsy_end"
-				prev.icon_living = "armsy_end"
-				prev.front = src
-				prev.AIStatus = AI_OFF
-				current_stacks = 0
+	if(back)
+		back.heal()
 
 	adjustBruteLoss(-maxHealth * 0.5, FALSE)
 	adjustFireLoss(-maxHealth * 0.5 ,FALSE)
 
+	if(health == maxHealth)
+		current_stacks++
+		if(current_stacks >= stacks_to_grow)
+			var/mob/living/simple_animal/hostile/eldritch/armsy/prev = new type(drop_location(),spawn_more = FALSE)
+			icon_state = "armsy_mid"
+			icon_living =  "armsy_mid"
+			back = prev
+			prev.icon_state = "armsy_end"
+			prev.icon_living = "armsy_end"
+			prev.front = src
+			prev.AIStatus = AI_OFF
+			current_stacks = 0
+			return
 
 /mob/living/simple_animal/hostile/eldritch/armsy/Shoot(atom/targeted_atom)
 	target = targeted_atom
 	AttackingTarget()
 
-
 /mob/living/simple_animal/hostile/eldritch/armsy/AttackingTarget()
 	if(istype(target,/obj/item/bodypart/r_arm) || istype(target,/obj/item/bodypart/l_arm))
 		qdel(target)
@@ -286,8 +307,8 @@
 	real_name = "Master of Decay"
 	maxHealth = 400
 	health = 400
-	melee_damage_lower = 20
-	melee_damage_upper = 25
+	melee_damage_lower = 30
+	melee_damage_upper = 50
 
 /mob/living/simple_animal/hostile/eldritch/armsy/prime/Initialize(mapload,spawn_more = TRUE,len = 9)
 	. = ..()
@@ -342,7 +363,7 @@
 	melee_damage_lower = 15
 	melee_damage_upper = 20
 	sight = SEE_TURFS
-	spells_to_add = list(/obj/effect/proc_holder/spell/targeted/ethereal_jaunt/shift/ash,/obj/effect/proc_holder/spell/pointed/cleave/long,/obj/effect/proc_holder/spell/aoe_turf/fire_cascade)
+	spells_to_add = list(/obj/effect/proc_holder/spell/targeted/ethereal_jaunt/shift/ash,/obj/effect/proc_holder/spell/pointed/cleave,/obj/effect/proc_holder/spell/targeted/fire_sworn)
 
 /mob/living/simple_animal/hostile/eldritch/stalker
 	name = "Flesh Stalker"
diff --git a/icons/UI_Icons/Achievements/Misc/ashascend.png b/icons/UI_Icons/Achievements/Misc/ashascend.png
new file mode 100644
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diff --git a/icons/UI_Icons/Achievements/Misc/fleshascend.png b/icons/UI_Icons/Achievements/Misc/fleshascend.png
new file mode 100644
index 00000000000..109085f8eac
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diff --git a/icons/UI_Icons/Achievements/Misc/rustascend.png b/icons/UI_Icons/Achievements/Misc/rustascend.png
new file mode 100644
index 00000000000..910cde22f99
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diff --git a/icons/mob/actions/actions_ecult.dmi b/icons/mob/actions/actions_ecult.dmi
index 3d198fdbc07..19480f5b0cb 100644
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