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Magical research

2014-11-20T16:34:41Z

GOUGHSW: /* Research Options */

''This page is about magical research. Follow the link for information about [[Necromantic Research]].''
{{RTOC}}
==Magic Research==
There are two types of magical research introduced with [[Magic 3.1]]: Research and Symbiosis.
*Research-type gives an instant lock of any magic skill after full completion of the linked research project (see below for options).
*Symbiosis-type increase the difficulty of a spell that is prepared with a symbiosis, thereby increasing the spell's learning potential for that cast. This also gives the spell an additional effect which can alter the skills the spell trains. E.g. Using a symbiosis that adds a skill buff will cause a spell to train Augmentation in addition to any skills it normally trains if it doesn't already. 

===Basic Research===
1) Cast the [[Gauge Flow]] spell. The potency of the spell will affect time necessary for researching. 
2) Start a Research project - RESEARCH <type> <duration> (See the table below for the types of research.) 
3) Continue the Research project by doing RESEARCH <duration> until complete. You can use RESEARCH STATUS to see how far along you are on your project. 
4) When the project completes, you will receive a message regarding your breakthrough. Experience for research is only awarded at this step. 
:''Note: Some research projects, marked with an asterisk in {{tt|RESEARCH LIST}}, are inherently dangerous and may result in [[Sorcery#Backlash Effects|sorcerous backlash]] upon completion.

===Symbiosis===
1) Complete a Symbiosis research project using the steps above.
*From this point on you do not need to research again unless you die, cancel your research, or wish to change symbioses.
2) {{tt|Prepare Symbiosis}} to start the metamagic. 
3) Successfully cast a spell. 
4) See your message about a bonus. 
*Note: It is possible to use the Chaos symbiosis without researching it. Every character automatically has access to this as a default. The Chaos symbiosis only increases the difficulty of a spell and does not add any additional effects.

==Notes==
''Things that affect Research'' 
1) [[Arcana skill]] - required to learn Research-type options. Fundamental can be researched by everyone. Chaos is free for everyone and does not need to be researched. 
2) Feats - Unlock Symbiosis - Each feat is tied to a skillset. Arcana Skill required for each feat. 
3) Spells - You need to be able to cast a spell you want to symbiotically enhance with somewhat more than minimum prep when not using the symbiosis or you won't have enough skill to cast the symbiotic version at minimum prep. 
'''Research is not designed for very low-level characters; it is primarily used to extend training for very skilled characters when using spells they can otherwise cap, and to manage attunement costs when training for moderately skilled players.''' 

The three scenarios in which you will find yourself needing to use Research to train are: 
1) Your guild does not have a high level spell to train a specific magic skill efficiently 
2) You want/need the bonus from a symbiosis. 
3) Guarantee of mindlocking a skill. 
4) Training sorcery without a spell scroll memorized.
 

==Research Options==
{|class="wikitable sortable"
|-
!Name!!Shorthand!!Backlash Chance?!!Feat Required!!Skill Required!!Minutes Needed*!!Result
|-
|'''Fundamental Research'''||FUNDAMENTAL|| false || || ||15||Magic/Arcana experience (50% full to each)
|-
|'''Augmentation Patterns Research'''||AUGMENTATION|| false || ||250 Arcana||15||Augment experience (34/34)
|-
|'''Mana Stream Theory'''||STREAM|| false || ||250 Arcana||15||Attunement Experience (34/34)
|-
|'''Sorcerous Research'''||SORCERY|| true || ||250 Arcana||15||Sorcery Experience (34/34)
|-
|'''Utility Patterns Research'''||UTILITY|| false || ||250 Arcana||15||Utility Experience (34/34)
|-
|'''Warding Patterns Research'''||WARDING|| false || ||250 Arcana||15||Warding Experience (34/34)
|-
|'''High Energy Spellcasting'''||ENERGY|| true || ||500 Arcana||10||Attunement Experience (34/34)
|-
|'''Mana Field Theory'''||FIELD|| true || ||700 Arcana||15||Magic, Sorcery, Attunement Experience (17/34 each)
|-
|'''Spell Research'''||SPELL|| true || ||1000 Arcana||20||Augmentation, Utility, Warding Experience (17/34 each)
|-
|'''Strengthen Symbiosis'''||SYMBIOSIS STRENGTHEN|| false ||Physical Matrices|| ||7.5||Strength Boost
|-
|'''Endure Symbiosis'''||SYMBIOSIS ENDURE|| false ||Physical Matrices|| ||7.5||Stamina Boost
|-
|'''Avoid Symbiosis'''||SYMBIOSIS AVOID|| false ||Physical Matrices|| ||7.5||Reflex Boost
|-
|'''Spring Symbiosis'''||SYMBIOSIS SPRING|| false ||Physical Matrices|| ||7.5||Agility Boost
|-
|'''Remember Symbiosis'''||SYMBIOSIS REMEMBER|| false ||Mental Matrices|| ||7.5||Intelligence Boost
|-
|'''Resolve Symbiosis'''||SYMBIOSIS RESOLVE|| false ||Mental Matrices|| ||7.5||Discipline Boost
|-
|'''Impress Symbiosis'''||SYMBIOSIS IMPRESS|| false ||Mental Matrices|| ||7.5||Charisma Boost
|-
|'''Discern Symbiosis'''||SYMBIOSIS DISCERN|| false ||Mental Matrices|| ||7.5||Wisdom Boost
|-
|'''Explore Symbiosis'''||SYMBIOSIS EXPLORE|| false ||Survivalist|| ||7.5||Athletics Boost
|-
|'''Watch Symbiosis'''||SYMBIOSIS WATCH|| false ||Survivalist|| ||7.5||Perception Boost
|-
|'''Harvest Symbiosis'''||SYMBIOSIS HARVEST|| false ||Survivalist|| ||7.5||Skinning Boost
|-
|'''Heal Symbiosis'''||SYMBIOSIS HEAL|| false ||Survivalist|| ||7.5||First Aid Boost
|-
|'''Learn Symbiosis'''||SYMBIOSIS LEARN|| false ||Scholar|| ||7.5||Scholarship Boost
|-
|'''Examine Symbiosis'''||SYMBIOSIS EXAMINE|| false ||Scholar|| ||7.5||Appraisal Boost
|-
|'''Perform Symbiosis'''||SYMBIOSIS PERFORM|| false ||Scholar|| ||7.5||Performance Boost
|-
|'''Cast Symbiosis'''||SYMBIOSIS CAST|| false ||Symbiotic Research|| ||7.5||Primary Magic Boost
|-
|'''Harness Symbiosis'''||SYMBIOSIS HARNESS|| false ||Symbiotic Research|| ||7.5||Harness Boost
|-
|'''Activate Symbiosis'''||SYMBIOSIS ACTIVATE|| false ||Symbiotic Research|| ||7.5||Arcana Boost
|}
<nowiki>*</nowiki>This is the base time with a minimum mana [[Gauge Flow]]. More mana will reduce the time required.

==Other Actions During Research==
'''The following states prevent research from being started''':
*[[Prepare command|preparing]] a spell
*being [[Hide command|hidden]] (N.B.: Invisibility does not prevent research)
 
'''The following actions interrupt research''':
*Attacking or being attacked (you can engage and retreat freely)
*[[Play command|playing]] an instrument
*making origami
*[[Study command|studying]] instructions
*[[Prepare command|preparing]] a spell
*[[Charge command|charging]] cambrinth or gaethzen
*[[Mining|mining]] (although you can still prospect)
*[[Locksmithing]] in general, both disarming and picking
 
'''The following actions can be performed during research (although not all are intentional)''':
*[[Harness command|harnessing]] mana
*[[Summon command|Summoning]] the the different planes (Summon admittance, etc).
*[[Focus command|focusing]] on magical items
*[[Invoke command|invoking]] cambrinth, gaethzen, and runestones
*[[Cast command|casting]] a spell, provided you can manage to prepare it in the first place. E.g. via invoking a runestone.
*[[Release command|releasing]] mana or spell effects
*[[Teach command|teaching]] or listening to a class
*[[Perceive command|power-walking]]
*[[Perceive command|health-walking]]
*[[Empathic healing]] (provided you don't use spells)
*[[Tend command|tending]] wounds
*[[Climb command|climbing]] including {{tt|climb practice}}
*[[Forage command|foraging]]/[[Collect command|collecting]]
*[[Appraise command|appraising]] items
*[[Assess command|assessing]] instruments
*Crafting (so long as you don't need to [[Study command|study]] instructions)
:*[[Blacksmithing discipline|smelting]] metal (but not using an anvil)
 
'''The following actions cannot be performed at all during research''':
*[[Hide command|hiding]]

== Messaging ==
'''Start:''' 
[Research] You tentatively reach out and begin manipulating the mana streams, testing their give and the amount of energy coursing through them. 
[Symbiosis] You start to research <option> symbiosis. 

'''Pulse:''' 
[Research] You continue to flex the mana streams. 
[Symbiosis] You continue to research <option> symbiosis. 

'''Portion Completion:''' 
You make definite progress in your <option> symbiosis project and decide to take a break. However, there is still more to learn before you arrive at a breakthrough. 

'''Project Completion:''' 
[Research]Breakthrough!You have a novel insight into the nature of spellcasting. While it probably won't make you famous, it will surely come in handy with practical magic. 

'''Prepare:''' 
You recall the exact details of the <option> symbiosis, preparing to integrate it with the next spell you cast.

'''Spell Cast:''' 
Skill Bonus - Familiar streams of magic blend with the weave of your <spell> spell, and you sense an increase in your knowledge of <skill>. 
Stat Bonus - Familiar streams of magic blend with the weave of your Ethereal Shield spell and you feel your <stat> increase. 
'''Preparation Loss:''' 
You pause for a moment as the details of the <option> symbiosis fade from your mind.

Magical research

2014-11-20T16:34:11Z

GOUGHSW: /* Research Options */

''This page is about magical research. Follow the link for information about [[Necromantic Research]].''
{{RTOC}}
==Magic Research==
There are two types of magical research introduced with [[Magic 3.1]]: Research and Symbiosis.
*Research-type gives an instant lock of any magic skill after full completion of the linked research project (see below for options).
*Symbiosis-type increase the difficulty of a spell that is prepared with a symbiosis, thereby increasing the spell's learning potential for that cast. This also gives the spell an additional effect which can alter the skills the spell trains. E.g. Using a symbiosis that adds a skill buff will cause a spell to train Augmentation in addition to any skills it normally trains if it doesn't already. 

===Basic Research===
1) Cast the [[Gauge Flow]] spell. The potency of the spell will affect time necessary for researching. 
2) Start a Research project - RESEARCH <type> <duration> (See the table below for the types of research.) 
3) Continue the Research project by doing RESEARCH <duration> until complete. You can use RESEARCH STATUS to see how far along you are on your project. 
4) When the project completes, you will receive a message regarding your breakthrough. Experience for research is only awarded at this step. 
:''Note: Some research projects, marked with an asterisk in {{tt|RESEARCH LIST}}, are inherently dangerous and may result in [[Sorcery#Backlash Effects|sorcerous backlash]] upon completion.

===Symbiosis===
1) Complete a Symbiosis research project using the steps above.
*From this point on you do not need to research again unless you die, cancel your research, or wish to change symbioses.
2) {{tt|Prepare Symbiosis}} to start the metamagic. 
3) Successfully cast a spell. 
4) See your message about a bonus. 
*Note: It is possible to use the Chaos symbiosis without researching it. Every character automatically has access to this as a default. The Chaos symbiosis only increases the difficulty of a spell and does not add any additional effects.

==Notes==
''Things that affect Research'' 
1) [[Arcana skill]] - required to learn Research-type options. Fundamental can be researched by everyone. Chaos is free for everyone and does not need to be researched. 
2) Feats - Unlock Symbiosis - Each feat is tied to a skillset. Arcana Skill required for each feat. 
3) Spells - You need to be able to cast a spell you want to symbiotically enhance with somewhat more than minimum prep when not using the symbiosis or you won't have enough skill to cast the symbiotic version at minimum prep. 
'''Research is not designed for very low-level characters; it is primarily used to extend training for very skilled characters when using spells they can otherwise cap, and to manage attunement costs when training for moderately skilled players.''' 

The three scenarios in which you will find yourself needing to use Research to train are: 
1) Your guild does not have a high level spell to train a specific magic skill efficiently 
2) You want/need the bonus from a symbiosis. 
3) Guarantee of mindlocking a skill. 
4) Training sorcery without a spell scroll memorized.
 

==Research Options==
{|class="wikitable sortable"
|-
!Name!!Shorthand!!Backlash Chance?!!Feat Required!!Skill Required!!Minutes Needed*!!Result
|-
|'''Fundamental Research'''||FUNDAMENTAL|| false || || ||15||Magic/Arcana experience (50% full to each)
|-
|'''Augmentation Patterns Research'''||AUGMENTATION|| false || ||300 Arcana||15||Augment experience (34/34)
|-
|'''Mana Stream Theory'''||STREAM|| false || ||300 Arcana||15||Attunement Experience (34/34)
|-
|'''Sorcerous Research'''||SORCERY|| true || ||250 Arcana||15||Sorcery Experience (34/34)
|-
|'''Utility Patterns Research'''||UTILITY|| false || ||250 Arcana||15||Utility Experience (34/34)
|-
|'''Warding Patterns Research'''||WARDING|| false || ||250 Arcana||15||Warding Experience (34/34)
|-
|'''High Energy Spellcasting'''||ENERGY|| true || ||500 Arcana||10||Attunement Experience (34/34)
|-
|'''Mana Field Theory'''||FIELD|| true || ||700 Arcana||15||Magic, Sorcery, Attunement Experience (17/34 each)
|-
|'''Spell Research'''||SPELL|| true || ||1000 Arcana||20||Augmentation, Utility, Warding Experience (17/34 each)
|-
|'''Strengthen Symbiosis'''||SYMBIOSIS STRENGTHEN|| false ||Physical Matrices|| ||7.5||Strength Boost
|-
|'''Endure Symbiosis'''||SYMBIOSIS ENDURE|| false ||Physical Matrices|| ||7.5||Stamina Boost
|-
|'''Avoid Symbiosis'''||SYMBIOSIS AVOID|| false ||Physical Matrices|| ||7.5||Reflex Boost
|-
|'''Spring Symbiosis'''||SYMBIOSIS SPRING|| false ||Physical Matrices|| ||7.5||Agility Boost
|-
|'''Remember Symbiosis'''||SYMBIOSIS REMEMBER|| false ||Mental Matrices|| ||7.5||Intelligence Boost
|-
|'''Resolve Symbiosis'''||SYMBIOSIS RESOLVE|| false ||Mental Matrices|| ||7.5||Discipline Boost
|-
|'''Impress Symbiosis'''||SYMBIOSIS IMPRESS|| false ||Mental Matrices|| ||7.5||Charisma Boost
|-
|'''Discern Symbiosis'''||SYMBIOSIS DISCERN|| false ||Mental Matrices|| ||7.5||Wisdom Boost
|-
|'''Explore Symbiosis'''||SYMBIOSIS EXPLORE|| false ||Survivalist|| ||7.5||Athletics Boost
|-
|'''Watch Symbiosis'''||SYMBIOSIS WATCH|| false ||Survivalist|| ||7.5||Perception Boost
|-
|'''Harvest Symbiosis'''||SYMBIOSIS HARVEST|| false ||Survivalist|| ||7.5||Skinning Boost
|-
|'''Heal Symbiosis'''||SYMBIOSIS HEAL|| false ||Survivalist|| ||7.5||First Aid Boost
|-
|'''Learn Symbiosis'''||SYMBIOSIS LEARN|| false ||Scholar|| ||7.5||Scholarship Boost
|-
|'''Examine Symbiosis'''||SYMBIOSIS EXAMINE|| false ||Scholar|| ||7.5||Appraisal Boost
|-
|'''Perform Symbiosis'''||SYMBIOSIS PERFORM|| false ||Scholar|| ||7.5||Performance Boost
|-
|'''Cast Symbiosis'''||SYMBIOSIS CAST|| false ||Symbiotic Research|| ||7.5||Primary Magic Boost
|-
|'''Harness Symbiosis'''||SYMBIOSIS HARNESS|| false ||Symbiotic Research|| ||7.5||Harness Boost
|-
|'''Activate Symbiosis'''||SYMBIOSIS ACTIVATE|| false ||Symbiotic Research|| ||7.5||Arcana Boost
|}
<nowiki>*</nowiki>This is the base time with a minimum mana [[Gauge Flow]]. More mana will reduce the time required.

==Other Actions During Research==
'''The following states prevent research from being started''':
*[[Prepare command|preparing]] a spell
*being [[Hide command|hidden]] (N.B.: Invisibility does not prevent research)
 
'''The following actions interrupt research''':
*Attacking or being attacked (you can engage and retreat freely)
*[[Play command|playing]] an instrument
*making origami
*[[Study command|studying]] instructions
*[[Prepare command|preparing]] a spell
*[[Charge command|charging]] cambrinth or gaethzen
*[[Mining|mining]] (although you can still prospect)
*[[Locksmithing]] in general, both disarming and picking
 
'''The following actions can be performed during research (although not all are intentional)''':
*[[Harness command|harnessing]] mana
*[[Summon command|Summoning]] the the different planes (Summon admittance, etc).
*[[Focus command|focusing]] on magical items
*[[Invoke command|invoking]] cambrinth, gaethzen, and runestones
*[[Cast command|casting]] a spell, provided you can manage to prepare it in the first place. E.g. via invoking a runestone.
*[[Release command|releasing]] mana or spell effects
*[[Teach command|teaching]] or listening to a class
*[[Perceive command|power-walking]]
*[[Perceive command|health-walking]]
*[[Empathic healing]] (provided you don't use spells)
*[[Tend command|tending]] wounds
*[[Climb command|climbing]] including {{tt|climb practice}}
*[[Forage command|foraging]]/[[Collect command|collecting]]
*[[Appraise command|appraising]] items
*[[Assess command|assessing]] instruments
*Crafting (so long as you don't need to [[Study command|study]] instructions)
:*[[Blacksmithing discipline|smelting]] metal (but not using an anvil)
 
'''The following actions cannot be performed at all during research''':
*[[Hide command|hiding]]

== Messaging ==
'''Start:''' 
[Research] You tentatively reach out and begin manipulating the mana streams, testing their give and the amount of energy coursing through them. 
[Symbiosis] You start to research <option> symbiosis. 

'''Pulse:''' 
[Research] You continue to flex the mana streams. 
[Symbiosis] You continue to research <option> symbiosis. 

'''Portion Completion:''' 
You make definite progress in your <option> symbiosis project and decide to take a break. However, there is still more to learn before you arrive at a breakthrough. 

'''Project Completion:''' 
[Research]Breakthrough!You have a novel insight into the nature of spellcasting. While it probably won't make you famous, it will surely come in handy with practical magic. 

'''Prepare:''' 
You recall the exact details of the <option> symbiosis, preparing to integrate it with the next spell you cast.

'''Spell Cast:''' 
Skill Bonus - Familiar streams of magic blend with the weave of your <spell> spell, and you sense an increase in your knowledge of <skill>. 
Stat Bonus - Familiar streams of magic blend with the weave of your Ethereal Shield spell and you feel your <stat> increase. 
'''Preparation Loss:''' 
You pause for a moment as the details of the <option> symbiosis fade from your mind.

Magical research

2014-11-20T16:33:26Z

GOUGHSW: /* Research Options */

''This page is about magical research. Follow the link for information about [[Necromantic Research]].''
{{RTOC}}
==Magic Research==
There are two types of magical research introduced with [[Magic 3.1]]: Research and Symbiosis.
*Research-type gives an instant lock of any magic skill after full completion of the linked research project (see below for options).
*Symbiosis-type increase the difficulty of a spell that is prepared with a symbiosis, thereby increasing the spell's learning potential for that cast. This also gives the spell an additional effect which can alter the skills the spell trains. E.g. Using a symbiosis that adds a skill buff will cause a spell to train Augmentation in addition to any skills it normally trains if it doesn't already. 

===Basic Research===
1) Cast the [[Gauge Flow]] spell. The potency of the spell will affect time necessary for researching. 
2) Start a Research project - RESEARCH <type> <duration> (See the table below for the types of research.) 
3) Continue the Research project by doing RESEARCH <duration> until complete. You can use RESEARCH STATUS to see how far along you are on your project. 
4) When the project completes, you will receive a message regarding your breakthrough. Experience for research is only awarded at this step. 
:''Note: Some research projects, marked with an asterisk in {{tt|RESEARCH LIST}}, are inherently dangerous and may result in [[Sorcery#Backlash Effects|sorcerous backlash]] upon completion.

===Symbiosis===
1) Complete a Symbiosis research project using the steps above.
*From this point on you do not need to research again unless you die, cancel your research, or wish to change symbioses.
2) {{tt|Prepare Symbiosis}} to start the metamagic. 
3) Successfully cast a spell. 
4) See your message about a bonus. 
*Note: It is possible to use the Chaos symbiosis without researching it. Every character automatically has access to this as a default. The Chaos symbiosis only increases the difficulty of a spell and does not add any additional effects.

==Notes==
''Things that affect Research'' 
1) [[Arcana skill]] - required to learn Research-type options. Fundamental can be researched by everyone. Chaos is free for everyone and does not need to be researched. 
2) Feats - Unlock Symbiosis - Each feat is tied to a skillset. Arcana Skill required for each feat. 
3) Spells - You need to be able to cast a spell you want to symbiotically enhance with somewhat more than minimum prep when not using the symbiosis or you won't have enough skill to cast the symbiotic version at minimum prep. 
'''Research is not designed for very low-level characters; it is primarily used to extend training for very skilled characters when using spells they can otherwise cap, and to manage attunement costs when training for moderately skilled players.''' 

The three scenarios in which you will find yourself needing to use Research to train are: 
1) Your guild does not have a high level spell to train a specific magic skill efficiently 
2) You want/need the bonus from a symbiosis. 
3) Guarantee of mindlocking a skill. 
4) Training sorcery without a spell scroll memorized.
 

==Research Options==
{|class="wikitable sortable"
|-
!Name!!Shorthand!!Backlash Chance?!!Feat Required!!Skill Required!!Minutes Needed*!!Result
|-
|'''Fundamental Research'''||FUNDAMENTAL|| false || || ||15||Magic/Arcana experience (50% full to each)
|-
|'''Augmentation Patterns Research'''||AUGMENTATION|| false || ||300 Arcana||15||Augment experience (34/34)
|-
|'''Mana Stream Theory'''||STREAM|| false || ||300 Arcana||15||Attunement Experience (34/34)
|-
|'''Sorcerous Research'''||SORCERY|| true || ||250 Arcana||15||Sorcery Experience (34/34)
|-
|'''Utility Patterns Research'''||UTILITY|| false || ||300 Arcana||15||Utility Experience (34/34)
|-
|'''Warding Patterns Research'''||WARDING|| false || ||500 Arcana||15||Warding Experience (34/34)
|-
|'''High Energy Spellcasting'''||ENERGY|| true || ||500 Arcana||10||Attunement Experience (34/34)
|-
|'''Mana Field Theory'''||FIELD|| true || ||700 Arcana||15||Magic, Sorcery, Attunement Experience (17/34 each)
|-
|'''Spell Research'''||SPELL|| true || ||1000 Arcana||20||Augmentation, Utility, Warding Experience (17/34 each)
|-
|'''Strengthen Symbiosis'''||SYMBIOSIS STRENGTHEN|| false ||Physical Matrices|| ||7.5||Strength Boost
|-
|'''Endure Symbiosis'''||SYMBIOSIS ENDURE|| false ||Physical Matrices|| ||7.5||Stamina Boost
|-
|'''Avoid Symbiosis'''||SYMBIOSIS AVOID|| false ||Physical Matrices|| ||7.5||Reflex Boost
|-
|'''Spring Symbiosis'''||SYMBIOSIS SPRING|| false ||Physical Matrices|| ||7.5||Agility Boost
|-
|'''Remember Symbiosis'''||SYMBIOSIS REMEMBER|| false ||Mental Matrices|| ||7.5||Intelligence Boost
|-
|'''Resolve Symbiosis'''||SYMBIOSIS RESOLVE|| false ||Mental Matrices|| ||7.5||Discipline Boost
|-
|'''Impress Symbiosis'''||SYMBIOSIS IMPRESS|| false ||Mental Matrices|| ||7.5||Charisma Boost
|-
|'''Discern Symbiosis'''||SYMBIOSIS DISCERN|| false ||Mental Matrices|| ||7.5||Wisdom Boost
|-
|'''Explore Symbiosis'''||SYMBIOSIS EXPLORE|| false ||Survivalist|| ||7.5||Athletics Boost
|-
|'''Watch Symbiosis'''||SYMBIOSIS WATCH|| false ||Survivalist|| ||7.5||Perception Boost
|-
|'''Harvest Symbiosis'''||SYMBIOSIS HARVEST|| false ||Survivalist|| ||7.5||Skinning Boost
|-
|'''Heal Symbiosis'''||SYMBIOSIS HEAL|| false ||Survivalist|| ||7.5||First Aid Boost
|-
|'''Learn Symbiosis'''||SYMBIOSIS LEARN|| false ||Scholar|| ||7.5||Scholarship Boost
|-
|'''Examine Symbiosis'''||SYMBIOSIS EXAMINE|| false ||Scholar|| ||7.5||Appraisal Boost
|-
|'''Perform Symbiosis'''||SYMBIOSIS PERFORM|| false ||Scholar|| ||7.5||Performance Boost
|-
|'''Cast Symbiosis'''||SYMBIOSIS CAST|| false ||Symbiotic Research|| ||7.5||Primary Magic Boost
|-
|'''Harness Symbiosis'''||SYMBIOSIS HARNESS|| false ||Symbiotic Research|| ||7.5||Harness Boost
|-
|'''Activate Symbiosis'''||SYMBIOSIS ACTIVATE|| false ||Symbiotic Research|| ||7.5||Arcana Boost
|}
<nowiki>*</nowiki>This is the base time with a minimum mana [[Gauge Flow]]. More mana will reduce the time required.

==Other Actions During Research==
'''The following states prevent research from being started''':
*[[Prepare command|preparing]] a spell
*being [[Hide command|hidden]] (N.B.: Invisibility does not prevent research)
 
'''The following actions interrupt research''':
*Attacking or being attacked (you can engage and retreat freely)
*[[Play command|playing]] an instrument
*making origami
*[[Study command|studying]] instructions
*[[Prepare command|preparing]] a spell
*[[Charge command|charging]] cambrinth or gaethzen
*[[Mining|mining]] (although you can still prospect)
*[[Locksmithing]] in general, both disarming and picking
 
'''The following actions can be performed during research (although not all are intentional)''':
*[[Harness command|harnessing]] mana
*[[Summon command|Summoning]] the the different planes (Summon admittance, etc).
*[[Focus command|focusing]] on magical items
*[[Invoke command|invoking]] cambrinth, gaethzen, and runestones
*[[Cast command|casting]] a spell, provided you can manage to prepare it in the first place. E.g. via invoking a runestone.
*[[Release command|releasing]] mana or spell effects
*[[Teach command|teaching]] or listening to a class
*[[Perceive command|power-walking]]
*[[Perceive command|health-walking]]
*[[Empathic healing]] (provided you don't use spells)
*[[Tend command|tending]] wounds
*[[Climb command|climbing]] including {{tt|climb practice}}
*[[Forage command|foraging]]/[[Collect command|collecting]]
*[[Appraise command|appraising]] items
*[[Assess command|assessing]] instruments
*Crafting (so long as you don't need to [[Study command|study]] instructions)
:*[[Blacksmithing discipline|smelting]] metal (but not using an anvil)
 
'''The following actions cannot be performed at all during research''':
*[[Hide command|hiding]]

== Messaging ==
'''Start:''' 
[Research] You tentatively reach out and begin manipulating the mana streams, testing their give and the amount of energy coursing through them. 
[Symbiosis] You start to research <option> symbiosis. 

'''Pulse:''' 
[Research] You continue to flex the mana streams. 
[Symbiosis] You continue to research <option> symbiosis. 

'''Portion Completion:''' 
You make definite progress in your <option> symbiosis project and decide to take a break. However, there is still more to learn before you arrive at a breakthrough. 

'''Project Completion:''' 
[Research]Breakthrough!You have a novel insight into the nature of spellcasting. While it probably won't make you famous, it will surely come in handy with practical magic. 

'''Prepare:''' 
You recall the exact details of the <option> symbiosis, preparing to integrate it with the next spell you cast.

'''Spell Cast:''' 
Skill Bonus - Familiar streams of magic blend with the weave of your <spell> spell, and you sense an increase in your knowledge of <skill>. 
Stat Bonus - Familiar streams of magic blend with the weave of your Ethereal Shield spell and you feel your <stat> increase. 
'''Preparation Loss:''' 
You pause for a moment as the details of the <option> symbiosis fade from your mind.

Chalista

2014-11-20T16:25:02Z

GOUGHSW:

You see Mist Chalista Le'strange, Ghost of the Rathan Fencible Regiment, an Elothean.

You cannot make out all of her features with the clothing she is wearing.

She is wearing a calcified femur, a black targe with a reinforced design, some nightmare black leathers, some steel-toed footwraps, some wickedly spiked knuckles, a cocoon woven from shimmering pearlescent spider web strands, a pitch black thigh quiver crudely stitched with thin white symbols, a pair of deathly black wings tipped with spiked talons, a glaes spider bracelet streaked with silver, an aged red leather baldric webbed in spidersilk, a sigilated platinum ring, a sterling silver armband inlaid with obsidian skulls, some black leather elbow wraps affixed with dagger blades, a black widow spider ring made of cast iron, a deep red Kaith Kirm button, a twisted silver armband set with an onyx black widow spider, a pitted pewter earcuff with onyx spiders dangling from thin wire strands, a silver key with a spider-web design on the grip, a ruby and onyx brooch shaped like a black widow, a black onyx spider nose-ring with an intricate white web design on its abdomen, a choker of twining onyx and ruby beads clasped by a spider brooch, a black leather vest with sterling silver spikes, a scorched black leather longcoat, some black leather leggings adorned with a string of dark crystal beads, some darkly tinted spectacles etched with pale spiderwebs, a polished silver hip flask, an anloral black widow spider pin, a black leather naphtha holder with vial slots stitched to the sides, a pair of steelsilk-webbed leather boots studded with onyx spiders, a large oval-shaped charcoal-black hairy spider with chocolate-brown banding, a crude knife fashioned from a chitinous blade spider barb, a web-strewn hag pendant, a twisted iron torque painted with dark flames on one edge, a dark steel earcuff crafted to resemble a pair of broken handcuffs, some dried blade spider eyes dangling from tarnished silver earrings, a tiered hip-chain of interlocking blade spiders fashioned from smoky topaz, an onyx lockpick ring and a bone-inlaid assassin's bow.

Chalista Saintino

2014-07-18T19:05:46Z

GOUGHSW:

You see Flamedancer Chalista Saintino of the Rathan Fencible Regiment, an Elothean.
Chalista has pouting lips and sparkling crystal blue eyes. Her black-streaked silver hair is shoulder length and straight, and is worn loose. She has fair skin and a curvaceous figure.
A series of sandstone spiders float lazily around her waist, glowing with a lustrous sheen against her skin.
She appears to be in her prime.
She has a tattoo of a blood-red scorpion curled around a black rose on her shoulder.

She is wearing a scorched black leather longcoat, some wickedly spiked knuckles, an ebon-hued shield, a cut silver ring set with a cambrinth spider, an onyx spider ring, some fingerless chain gauntlets with curved spikes extending from the knuckles, a blackened chain coif with a silvery steel eye-guard, a midnight black hauberk, a dark cambrinth armband inset with a multitude of tiny gemstone chips, a sigilated platinum ring, an ornate platinum brooch set with an orichalcum icosahedron, a pair of sharp electrum fangs, some knee-high black leather boots with thick cuffs, a pitch black thigh quiver crudely stitched with thin white symbols, a leather thigh bag heavily beaded in cambrinth with the image of a black widow spider, a black leather split skirt with sterling silver buttons carved in shapes of jumping horses, a cocoon woven from shimmering pearlescent spider web strands, a black leather scroll case embossed with the symbol for eternity, a black lockpick ring, a black widow spider ring made of cast iron, a snake charm, a narrow silk armband stitched with a delicate web pattern, a black backpack shaped like a spider, a spidersilk traveler's pack dyed with shifting hues of red and black, a deep black weapon harness studded with steel spikes, a ruby and onyx brooch shaped like a black widow, a wasp-waisted black satin corset adorned with crimson lace, a series of sandstone spiders, a crimson spidersilk blindfold embroidered with ebony spiderwebs, a choker of twining onyx and ruby beads clasped by a spider brooch, a black onyx spider nose-ring with an intricate white web design on its abdomen, a pair of onyx tadpole earrings, a dangling silver skull earring set with brilliant ruby eyes, a gold kyanite gwethdesuan and a platinum jadeite gwethdesuan.

Chalista

2014-07-18T17:15:46Z

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Chalista

2014-07-17T23:38:24Z

GOUGHSW:

You see Chalista Saintino of the Rathan Fencible Regiment, an Elothean.
Chalista has pouting lips and sparkling crystal blue eyes. Her black-streaked silver hair is shoulder length and straight, and is worn loose. She has fair skin and a curvaceous figure.
A series of sandstone spiders float lazily around her waist, glowing with a lustrous sheen against her skin.
She appears to be in her prime.
She has a tattoo of a blood-red scorpion curled around a black rose on her shoulder.
She is in good shape.

She is wearing an azure-scaled poloh'izh hide cloak a dangling silver skull earring set with brilliant ruby eyes, a pair of onyx tadpole earrings, a black onyx spider nose-ring with an intricate white web design on its abdomen, a choker of twining onyx and ruby beads clasped by a spider brooch, a crimson spidersilk blindfold embroidered with ebony spiderwebs, a wasp-waisted black satin corset adorned with crimson lace, a ruby and onyx brooch shaped like a black widow, a deep black weapon harness studded with steel spikes, a spidersilk traveler's pack dyed with shifting hues of red and black, a black backpack shaped like a spider, a narrow silk armband stitched with a delicate web pattern, a snake charm, a puce glass cobweb ring, a cut silver ring set with a cambrinth spider, a black widow spider ring made of cast iron, a black lockpick ring, a black leather scroll case embossed with the symbol for eternity, a cocoon woven from shimmering pearlescent spider web strands, a black leather split skirt with sterling silver buttons carved in shapes of jumping horses, a leather thigh bag heavily beaded in cambrinth with the image of a black widow spider, a pitch black thigh quiver crudely stitched with thin white symbols, some knee-high black leather boots with thick cuffs, a sigilated platinum ring and a dark cambrinth armband inset with a multitude of tiny gemstone chips.

Chalista

2014-07-17T19:46:26Z

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You see Chalista Saintino of the Rathan Fencible Regiment, an Elothean.
Chalista has pouting lips and sparkling crystal blue eyes. Her black-streaked silver hair is long and straight, and is worn loose. She has fair skin and a curvaceous figure.
A series of sandstone spiders float lazily around her waist, glowing with a lustrous sheen against her skin.
She appears to be in her prime.
She has a tattoo of a blood-red scorpion curled around a black rose on her shoulder.
She is in good shape.

She is wearing an azure-scaled poloh'izh hide cloak a dangling silver skull earring set with brilliant ruby eyes, a pair of onyx tadpole earrings, a black onyx spider nose-ring with an intricate white web design on its abdomen, a choker of twining onyx and ruby beads clasped by a spider brooch, a crimson spidersilk blindfold embroidered with ebony spiderwebs, a wasp-waisted black satin corset adorned with crimson lace, a ruby and onyx brooch shaped like a black widow, a deep black weapon harness studded with steel spikes, a spidersilk traveler's pack dyed with shifting hues of red and black, a black backpack shaped like a spider, a narrow silk armband stitched with a delicate web pattern, a snake charm, a puce glass cobweb ring, a cut silver ring set with a cambrinth spider, a black widow spider ring made of cast iron, a black lockpick ring, a black leather scroll case embossed with the symbol for eternity, a cocoon woven from shimmering pearlescent spider web strands, a black leather split skirt with sterling silver buttons carved in shapes of jumping horses, a leather thigh bag heavily beaded in cambrinth with the image of a black widow spider, a pitch black thigh quiver crudely stitched with thin white symbols, some knee-high black leather boots with thick cuffs, a sigilated platinum ring and a dark cambrinth armband inset with a multitude of tiny gemstone chips.