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Retan dolomar

2015-10-02T21:37:08Z

THESLYFOX: /* In Depth */

{{Critter
|Critter Name=Retan Dolomar
|Image File=retandolomar.jpg
|MinCap=260
|MaxCap=410
|BodyType=Insect
|Skinnable=yes
|Has Coins=yes
|Has Gems=yes
|Has Boxes=no
|Evil=no
|Construct=no
|Corporeal=yes
|Casts Spells=no
|Stealthy=yes
|Special=yes
|Attack Range=Melee
|Province=Qi'Reshalia
|City=Ratha, Hara'jaal
|MapList=*{{rmap|97|Pokekehekepi Beach (97)}}
|MapList2=*{{rmap|106 | Hara'jaal (106)}}
|hasskin=No
|haspart=Yes
|Part Name=dolomar stinger
|Part Weight=4
|hasbone=No
|hasorgan=No
|RequiredRanks=~230
|MaxVal=286 Lirums
|mskill1=
|mskill2=
|mcap=
}}
__NOTOC__

==Description==
The retan dolomar is a squat, many-legged beast with a hard carapace. Rivaling a yak in mass, the dolomar has been known to kill and eat almost anything it could sink its pincers into. Desert legend suggests that it is this very beast that destroyed the entire population of the West Palms Oasis and halted trade to the northern and western quarters of the desert all together.
==={{ilink|i|dolomar anatomy chart|Anatomy Chart}}===
The retan dolomar is a squat, many-legged beast with a hard carapace. Rivaling a yak in mass, the dolomar has a wickedly barbed stinger and huge claws. A notation at the bottom notes that this beast may have destroyed the entire population of a Reshalian oasis and halted trade to the northern and western quarters altogether.

==In Depth==
===Hunting Info===
*Level: 53
*Body Type: Insect
*Attacks: Claws, Maneuvers and Stings
*Spits Acid (Pokekehekepi Beach)

===10/02/15===
As a Barbarian with the following in Hara'jaal dolomars:
*Weapons: lowest 284, highest 340, locked.
*Mastery: both 450, moving very well.
*Defenses/Armor: average of 370, locked.
*Skinning: 360, locked.
*Expertise: 423, NOT moving.
*Dancing with 4 in mixed armors fine.

==Special Attacks==
Poison sting.

Retan Dolomars are bizarre beasts inhabiting Hara'jaal. They are occasionally hunted for their poison glands which are used to make thief poison. They seem to have slightly reduced evasion for their level while being very resistant to piercing and slashing damage, though not as pronounced as [[Seordhevor Kartais]]. Impact and high suited for strength weapons (katar, mattock, various axes) seem to work well. They have an engagement cap of 4. Soft cap on weapons becomes more severe as ranks approach 350.

Spit Acid: (Encountered on Pokekehekepi Beach)
Acid burns through head worn armor making it worthless also causing severe eye and skin injury.

A bulge forms in the sand and swarms towards you! You casually move aside and the bulge vanishes.

The sands shift suddenly as a retan dolomar pulls itself out of the ground!

Something moves in the edge of your vision, but as you turn to look a small, many-legged reptile spits a stream of ochre goo at your face, but you twist out of the way of the spray.

The poison is an attack that can occur from missile range.

Retan dolomar

2015-10-02T21:33:05Z

THESLYFOX: /* In Depth */

{{Critter
|Critter Name=Retan Dolomar
|Image File=retandolomar.jpg
|MinCap=260
|MaxCap=410
|BodyType=Insect
|Skinnable=yes
|Has Coins=yes
|Has Gems=yes
|Has Boxes=no
|Evil=no
|Construct=no
|Corporeal=yes
|Casts Spells=no
|Stealthy=yes
|Special=yes
|Attack Range=Melee
|Province=Qi'Reshalia
|City=Ratha, Hara'jaal
|MapList=*{{rmap|97|Pokekehekepi Beach (97)}}
|MapList2=*{{rmap|106 | Hara'jaal (106)}}
|hasskin=No
|haspart=Yes
|Part Name=dolomar stinger
|Part Weight=4
|hasbone=No
|hasorgan=No
|RequiredRanks=~230
|MaxVal=286 Lirums
|mskill1=
|mskill2=
|mcap=
}}
__NOTOC__

==Description==
The retan dolomar is a squat, many-legged beast with a hard carapace. Rivaling a yak in mass, the dolomar has been known to kill and eat almost anything it could sink its pincers into. Desert legend suggests that it is this very beast that destroyed the entire population of the West Palms Oasis and halted trade to the northern and western quarters of the desert all together.
==={{ilink|i|dolomar anatomy chart|Anatomy Chart}}===
The retan dolomar is a squat, many-legged beast with a hard carapace. Rivaling a yak in mass, the dolomar has a wickedly barbed stinger and huge claws. A notation at the bottom notes that this beast may have destroyed the entire population of a Reshalian oasis and halted trade to the northern and western quarters altogether.

==In Depth==
===Hunting Info===
*Level: 53
*Body Type: Insect
*Attacks: Claws, Maneuvers and Stings
*Spits Acid (Pokekehekepi Beach)

'''10/02/15'''
As a Barbarian with the following in Hara'jaal dolomars:
Weapons: lowest 284, highest 340, locked.
Mastery: both 450, moving very well.
Defenses/Armor: average of 370, locked.
Skinning: 360, locked.
Expertise: 423, NOT moving.
Dancing with 4 in mixed armors fine.

==Special Attacks==
Poison sting.

Retan Dolomars are bizarre beasts inhabiting Hara'jaal. They are occasionally hunted for their poison glands which are used to make thief poison. They seem to have slightly reduced evasion for their level while being very resistant to piercing and slashing damage, though not as pronounced as [[Seordhevor Kartais]]. Impact and high suited for strength weapons (katar, mattock, various axes) seem to work well. They have an engagement cap of 4. Soft cap on weapons becomes more severe as ranks approach 350.

Spit Acid: (Encountered on Pokekehekepi Beach)
Acid burns through head worn armor making it worthless also causing severe eye and skin injury.

A bulge forms in the sand and swarms towards you! You casually move aside and the bulge vanishes.

The sands shift suddenly as a retan dolomar pulls itself out of the ground!

Something moves in the edge of your vision, but as you turn to look a small, many-legged reptile spits a stream of ochre goo at your face, but you twist out of the way of the spray.

The poison is an attack that can occur from missile range.

Shield Usage skill

2015-09-29T18:22:59Z

THESLYFOX: /* Shield Slam */

{{RTOC}}
'''Shield Usage [[page type is::skill]]''' is used in determining the effectiveness of an arm-worn or held shield in blocking attacks. The stats that assist in blocking (from most to least important) are [[Reflex]], [[Discipline]], and [[Strength]].

==Spells and abilities that boost Shield Usage==
{{#ask:[[Boosts::Shield Usage skill]]
|?guild association is
|format=ul
|headers=hide
|default=None
}}

==Spells and abilities that decrease Shield Usage==
{{#ask:[[Debuffs::Shield Usage skill]]
|?guild association is
|format=ul
|headers=hide
|default=None
}}

==Shield Usage==
To use a shield, just hold one in your left hand and fight something. Alternatively, shields may be worn on the arm ([[Shield Usage skill#Arm-worn Shield Notes|see below]]).

You may adjust the amount of shield skill you are actively using via the {{com|Stance}} command.

==Training Strategies==
Below about 50 ranks, shield is not a terribly effective defense. However, shield coupled with the {{skill|evasion}} is the most effective means of defending against ranged attacks. You will be unable to effectively use larger shields' higher protection values until your ranks in Shield Usage increase. There is a contest in shield that examines the stats used in your defense ({{stat|Reflex}}, {{stat|Discipline}}, {{stat|Strength}}) and compares that to the weight of the shield to see if you have full use of your ability to block. When working normally this "penalty" is truly a trivial thing and most likely only impacts very young characters. Most characters have no penalty whatsoever from the weight of shield. At low ranks in skill, small non-hindering shields are your best bet. {{ilink|s|Target shield}}s from the [[Field Goblin|goblins]] west of the [[Crossing]] make a good starter shield. 
 
An arm-worn shield will penalize shots fired by a longbow, short bow, or composite bow, as per the standard penalties for two-handed weapons. 
 
As skill approaches 100 ranks, moving to medium-sized shields will begin to pay off. Larger shields are generally more hindering, but with more skill in shield your defense will improve at an increased rate compared to the shield's maximum appraised protection. Shield defense will increase at a slower pace after the maximum appraised protection has been reached. 
 
Experience is now awarded to all skills you are stanced to use, regardless of whether or not that skill is actually contested. It may still be in your better interest to swap stances around a little, but the need to stance down dramatically (especially in evasion) should not be as common or necessary.

==Arm-worn Shield Notes==
The {{com|ADJUST}} verb changes any shield to allow wearing on the arm. Adjusting it again will revert it to shoulder-worn.

The maximum size of shield you can wear on your arm is based on your guild's facility with {{catskill|armor}}:
*[[Guilds#Skill_Sets|Armor Primary]] - Can wear large shields (tower, kite, etc.) or smaller
*[[Guilds#Skill_Sets|Armor Secondary]] - Can wear medium shields (oval, buckler, etc.) or smaller
*[[Guilds#Skill_Sets|Armor Tertiary]] - Can wear small shields (buckler, targe, target, etc.)

There is a 4th circle requirement to arm-wearing a medium or large shield, to exclude [[commoner]]s from wearing medium shields.

Note: An arm-worn shield's protection is reduced by 25%.

[[Cleric]]s can arm-wear an infused [[Shield of Light]] shield that is medium in size, an exception to the size rule above.

Different classes of ranged weapons interact differently with arm-worn shields:
*[[Slings]] are not affected in any way.
*[[Light Thrown skill|Light Thrown]] and [[Heavy Thrown skill|Heavy Thrown]] weapons are not affected in any way.
*[[Crossbows]] do not seem to be affected. (The 50-rank loading requirement was removed.)
*[[Stick bows]] receive both a loading penalty and an accuracy penalty when used with an arm-worn shield.

The exceptions to the stick bow penalty are as follows:
*A [[Paladin]] wearing a medium or small shield.
*A [[Barbarian]] wearing a small shield.
*A [[Ranger]] wearing a small shield.

==Shield Stats==
All shields have two levels of protection, referred to as "basic defense" (minimum or low-end protection) and "full defense" (maximum or high-end protection). When you appraise a shield, you will see that the shield "offers [minimum] to [maximum] protection." 
 
The basic defense is a guaranteed minimum level of protection afforded to all adventurers, regardless of how skilled they are in using shields. In order to take advantage of the shield's full defense, you need to have skill in shield usage. The higher the full defense rating, the more ranks are required to take full advantage of it. 
 
'''Possible levels of protection''': none, extremely terrible, terrible, dismal, very poor, poor, rather low, low, fair, better than fair, moderate, moderately good, good, very good, high, very high, great, very great, exceptional, very exceptional, impressive, very impressive, amazing, incredible, tremendous, unbelievable, god-like 
:<nowiki>*</nowiki>Some protection levels can only be discerned by Paladins and people who are skilled with shields.

==Size Differences==
Even beyond their stats, different shield sizes behave differently against different types of attacks.

:Small Shield: 100% melee, 80% Missile
:Medium Shield : 98% melee, 90% Missile
:Large Shield: 96% melee, 100% Missile

==Shield Slam==
Using a shield held (not worn) in the left hand, it is possible to {{com|SLAM}} an opponent with your shield. Larger shields are heavier and therefore have high impact damage.

'''Update''': "You can now {{com|SLAM}} with arm-worn shields in combat as if you were holding it in your left hand."-Ssra 09/08/15

==Shield Listing==
Listed below are the highest protecting shields of each type. Only those with current appraisals are shown. They are sorted by maximum possible protection, then by minimum hindrance.

==== Small Shields ====
{{#ask:[[Is combat type::Small Shield]] [[Is outdated::false]] [[Rare item::false]]
|?Min protection is=Min Prot
|?Max protection is=Max Prot
|?Hindrance is=Hindrance
|?Weight of=Weight
|type=broadtable
|sort=Max protection is number,Hindrance is number
|order=desc,asc
|limit=5
}}

==== Medium Shields ====
{{#ask:[[Is combat type::Medium Shield]] [[Is outdated::false]] [[Rare item::false]]
|?Min protection is=Min Prot
|?Max protection is=Max Prot
|?Hindrance is=Hindrance
|?Weight of=Weight
|type=broadtable
|sort=Max protection is number,Hindrance is number
|order=desc,asc
|limit=5
}}

==== Large Shields ====
{{#ask:[[Is combat type::Large Shield]] [[Is outdated::false]] [[Rare item::false]]
|?Min protection is=Min Prot
|?Max protection is=Max Prot
|?Hindrance is=Hindrance
|?Weight of=Weight
|type=broadtable
|sort=Max protection is number,Hindrance is number
|order=desc,asc
|limit=5
}}

{{RefAl}}
{{cat|Armor skillset,Combat,Skills}}

Shield Usage skill

2015-09-29T17:39:31Z

THESLYFOX: /* Shield Slam */

{{RTOC}}
'''Shield Usage [[page type is::skill]]''' is used in determining the effectiveness of an arm-worn or held shield in blocking attacks. The stats that assist in blocking (from most to least important) are [[Reflex]], [[Discipline]], and [[Strength]].

==Spells and abilities that boost Shield Usage==
{{#ask:[[Boosts::Shield Usage skill]]
|?guild association is
|format=ul
|headers=hide
|default=None
}}

==Spells and abilities that decrease Shield Usage==
{{#ask:[[Debuffs::Shield Usage skill]]
|?guild association is
|format=ul
|headers=hide
|default=None
}}

==Shield Usage==
To use a shield, just hold one in your left hand and fight something. Alternatively, shields may be worn on the arm ([[Shield Usage skill#Arm-worn Shield Notes|see below]]).

You may adjust the amount of shield skill you are actively using via the {{com|Stance}} command.

==Training Strategies==
Below about 50 ranks, shield is not a terribly effective defense. However, shield coupled with the {{skill|evasion}} is the most effective means of defending against ranged attacks. You will be unable to effectively use larger shields' higher protection values until your ranks in Shield Usage increase. There is a contest in shield that examines the stats used in your defense ({{stat|Reflex}}, {{stat|Discipline}}, {{stat|Strength}}) and compares that to the weight of the shield to see if you have full use of your ability to block. When working normally this "penalty" is truly a trivial thing and most likely only impacts very young characters. Most characters have no penalty whatsoever from the weight of shield. At low ranks in skill, small non-hindering shields are your best bet. {{ilink|s|Target shield}}s from the [[Field Goblin|goblins]] west of the [[Crossing]] make a good starter shield. 
 
An arm-worn shield will penalize shots fired by a longbow, short bow, or composite bow, as per the standard penalties for two-handed weapons. 
 
As skill approaches 100 ranks, moving to medium-sized shields will begin to pay off. Larger shields are generally more hindering, but with more skill in shield your defense will improve at an increased rate compared to the shield's maximum appraised protection. Shield defense will increase at a slower pace after the maximum appraised protection has been reached. 
 
Experience is now awarded to all skills you are stanced to use, regardless of whether or not that skill is actually contested. It may still be in your better interest to swap stances around a little, but the need to stance down dramatically (especially in evasion) should not be as common or necessary.

==Arm-worn Shield Notes==
The {{com|ADJUST}} verb changes any shield to allow wearing on the arm. Adjusting it again will revert it to shoulder-worn.

The maximum size of shield you can wear on your arm is based on your guild's facility with {{catskill|armor}}:
*[[Guilds#Skill_Sets|Armor Primary]] - Can wear large shields (tower, kite, etc.) or smaller
*[[Guilds#Skill_Sets|Armor Secondary]] - Can wear medium shields (oval, buckler, etc.) or smaller
*[[Guilds#Skill_Sets|Armor Tertiary]] - Can wear small shields (buckler, targe, target, etc.)

There is a 4th circle requirement to arm-wearing a medium or large shield, to exclude [[commoner]]s from wearing medium shields.

Note: An arm-worn shield's protection is reduced by 25%.

[[Cleric]]s can arm-wear an infused [[Shield of Light]] shield that is medium in size, an exception to the size rule above.

Different classes of ranged weapons interact differently with arm-worn shields:
*[[Slings]] are not affected in any way.
*[[Light Thrown skill|Light Thrown]] and [[Heavy Thrown skill|Heavy Thrown]] weapons are not affected in any way.
*[[Crossbows]] do not seem to be affected. (The 50-rank loading requirement was removed.)
*[[Stick bows]] receive both a loading penalty and an accuracy penalty when used with an arm-worn shield.

The exceptions to the stick bow penalty are as follows:
*A [[Paladin]] wearing a medium or small shield.
*A [[Barbarian]] wearing a small shield.
*A [[Ranger]] wearing a small shield.

==Shield Stats==
All shields have two levels of protection, referred to as "basic defense" (minimum or low-end protection) and "full defense" (maximum or high-end protection). When you appraise a shield, you will see that the shield "offers [minimum] to [maximum] protection." 
 
The basic defense is a guaranteed minimum level of protection afforded to all adventurers, regardless of how skilled they are in using shields. In order to take advantage of the shield's full defense, you need to have skill in shield usage. The higher the full defense rating, the more ranks are required to take full advantage of it. 
 
'''Possible levels of protection''': none, extremely terrible, terrible, dismal, very poor, poor, rather low, low, fair, better than fair, moderate, moderately good, good, very good, high, very high, great, very great, exceptional, very exceptional, impressive, very impressive, amazing, incredible, tremendous, unbelievable, god-like 
:<nowiki>*</nowiki>Some protection levels can only be discerned by Paladins and people who are skilled with shields.

==Size Differences==
Even beyond their stats, different shield sizes behave differently against different types of attacks.

:Small Shield: 100% melee, 80% Missile
:Medium Shield : 98% melee, 90% Missile
:Large Shield: 96% melee, 100% Missile

==Shield Slam==
Using a shield held (not worn) in the left hand, it is possible to {{com|SLAM}} an opponent with your shield. Larger shields are heavier and therefore have high impact damage.

'''Update''': "You can now {{com|SLAM}} with arm-worn shields in combat as if you were holding it in your left hand."-Sraa 09/08/15

==Shield Listing==
Listed below are the highest protecting shields of each type. Only those with current appraisals are shown. They are sorted by maximum possible protection, then by minimum hindrance.

==== Small Shields ====
{{#ask:[[Is combat type::Small Shield]] [[Is outdated::false]] [[Rare item::false]]
|?Min protection is=Min Prot
|?Max protection is=Max Prot
|?Hindrance is=Hindrance
|?Weight of=Weight
|type=broadtable
|sort=Max protection is number,Hindrance is number
|order=desc,asc
|limit=5
}}

==== Medium Shields ====
{{#ask:[[Is combat type::Medium Shield]] [[Is outdated::false]] [[Rare item::false]]
|?Min protection is=Min Prot
|?Max protection is=Max Prot
|?Hindrance is=Hindrance
|?Weight of=Weight
|type=broadtable
|sort=Max protection is number,Hindrance is number
|order=desc,asc
|limit=5
}}

==== Large Shields ====
{{#ask:[[Is combat type::Large Shield]] [[Is outdated::false]] [[Rare item::false]]
|?Min protection is=Min Prot
|?Max protection is=Max Prot
|?Hindrance is=Hindrance
|?Weight of=Weight
|type=broadtable
|sort=Max protection is number,Hindrance is number
|order=desc,asc
|limit=5
}}

{{RefAl}}
{{cat|Armor skillset,Combat,Skills}}

Magical research

2015-09-25T06:26:22Z

THESLYFOX: /* Other Actions During Research */

''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. 

These research projects use the same base mechanics as [[Appraisal skill#Appraise Focus|{{tt|Appraise Focus}}]] and so cannot be performed at the same time as an appraise focus project.

===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 four 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.
 

Not all symbiosis are equal with respect to increasing the difficulty of a spell. In order from smallest to largest increase in difficulty:
#Skill boosting symbiosis
#Chaos symbiosis
#Stat boosting symbiosis
#Warding symbiosis (unreleased - the most recent proposal is that symbiotically cast spells will grant the caster/target a ward effect in addition to the spell's normal effects)

==Research Options==
{|class="wikitable sortable"
|-
!Name!!Shorthand!!Backlash Chance?!!Feat Required!!Skill Required!!Minutes Needed*!!Result
|-
|'''Fundamental Research'''||FUNDAMENTAL||false||||60 Arcana||15||Magic/Arcana experience (50% full to each)
|-
|'''Augmentation Patterns Research'''||AUGMENTATION||false||||60 Arcana||15||Augment experience (34/34)
|-
|'''Mana Stream Theory'''||STREAM||false||||60 Arcana||15||Attunement Experience (34/34)
|-
|'''Sorcerous Research'''||SORCERY||true||||250 Arcana||15||Sorcery Experience (34/34)
|-
|'''Utility Patterns Research'''||UTILITY||false||||60 Arcana||15||Utility Experience (34/34)
|-
|'''Warding Patterns Research'''||WARDING||false||||60 Arcana||15||Warding Experience (34/34)
|-
|'''High Energy Spellcasting'''||ENERGY||true||||500 Arcana||10||Attunement Experience (34/34)
|-
|'''Mana Field Theory'''||FIELD||true||||750 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||300 arcana||7.5||[[Boosts::Strength (stat)]] Boost
|-
|'''Endure Symbiosis'''||SYMBIOSIS ENDURE||false||Physical Matrices||||7.5||[[Boosts::Stamina (stat)]] Boost
|-
|'''Avoid Symbiosis'''||SYMBIOSIS AVOID||false||Physical Matrices||||7.5||[[Boosts::Reflex (stat)]] Boost
|-
|'''Spring Symbiosis'''||SYMBIOSIS SPRING||false||Physical Matrices||||7.5||[[Boosts::Agility (stat)]] Boost
|-
|'''Remember Symbiosis'''||SYMBIOSIS REMEMBER||false||Mental Matrices||||7.5||[[Boosts::Intelligence (stat)]] Boost
|-
|'''Resolve Symbiosis'''||SYMBIOSIS RESOLVE||false||Mental Matrices||||7.5||[[Boosts::Discipline (stat)]] Boost
|-
|'''Impress Symbiosis'''||SYMBIOSIS IMPRESS||false||Mental Matrices||||7.5||[[Boosts::Charisma (stat)]] Boost
|-
|'''Discern Symbiosis'''||SYMBIOSIS DISCERN||false||Mental Matrices||||7.5||[[Boosts::Wisdom (stat)]] Boost
|-
|'''Explore Symbiosis'''||SYMBIOSIS EXPLORE||false||Survivalist||||7.5||[[Boosts::Athletics skill]] Boost
|-
|'''Watch Symbiosis'''||SYMBIOSIS WATCH||false||Survivalist||||7.5||[[Boosts::Perception skill]] Boost
|-
|'''Harvest Symbiosis'''||SYMBIOSIS HARVEST||false||Survivalist||||7.5||[[Boosts::Skinning skill]] Boost
|-
|'''Heal Symbiosis'''||SYMBIOSIS HEAL||false||Survivalist||||7.5||[[Boosts::First Aid skill]] Boost
|-
|'''Learn Symbiosis'''||SYMBIOSIS LEARN||false||Scholar||||7.5||[[Boosts::Scholarship skill]] Boost
|-
|'''Examine Symbiosis'''||SYMBIOSIS EXAMINE||false||Scholar||||7.5||[[Boosts::Appraisal skill]] Boost
|-
|'''Perform Symbiosis'''||SYMBIOSIS PERFORM||false||Scholar||||7.5||[[Boosts::Performance skill]] Boost
|-
|'''Cast Symbiosis'''||SYMBIOSIS CAST||false||Symbiotic Research||||7.5||[[Boosts::Primary Magic skill]] Boost
|-
|'''Harness Symbiosis'''||SYMBIOSIS HARNESS||false||Symbiotic Research||||7.5||[[Boosts::Attunement skill]] Boost
|-
|'''Activate Symbiosis'''||SYMBIOSIS ACTIVATE||false||Symbiotic Research||||7.5||[[Boosts::Arcana skill]] 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''':
*having an active [[Appraisal skill#Appraise Focus|appraisal focus]] project
*[[Prepare command|preparing]] a spell
 
'''The following states will be broken upon starting a research project''':
*being [[Hide command|hidden]] (N.B.: Invisibility does not break when starting research)
 
'''The following actions interrupt research''':
*Attacking or being attacked (you can engage and retreat freely)
*The [[Swim command]]
*[[Hide command|hiding]]
*[[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)''':
*maintaining a [[:Category:Cyclic Spells|cyclic spell]]
*[[Harness command|harnessing]] mana
*[[Summon command|Summoning]] 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}}
*Moving through water using cardinal directions (and not using {{tt|swim}})
*[[Forage command|foraging]]/[[Collect command|collecting]]
*Braiding grass/vines
*[[Appraise command|appraising]] items
*[[Assess command|assessing]] instruments
*Training stats
*Crafting (so long as you don't need to [[Study command|study]] instructions)
:*[[Blacksmithing discipline#Smelting|smelting]] metal
 
'''The following actions cannot be performed at all during research''':
*starting an [[Appraisal skill#Appraise Focus|appraisal focus]] project

== 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

2015-09-25T06:24:15Z

THESLYFOX: /* Other Actions During Research */

''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. 

These research projects use the same base mechanics as [[Appraisal skill#Appraise Focus|{{tt|Appraise Focus}}]] and so cannot be performed at the same time as an appraise focus project.

===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 four 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.
 

Not all symbiosis are equal with respect to increasing the difficulty of a spell. In order from smallest to largest increase in difficulty:
#Skill boosting symbiosis
#Chaos symbiosis
#Stat boosting symbiosis
#Warding symbiosis (unreleased - the most recent proposal is that symbiotically cast spells will grant the caster/target a ward effect in addition to the spell's normal effects)

==Research Options==
{|class="wikitable sortable"
|-
!Name!!Shorthand!!Backlash Chance?!!Feat Required!!Skill Required!!Minutes Needed*!!Result
|-
|'''Fundamental Research'''||FUNDAMENTAL||false||||60 Arcana||15||Magic/Arcana experience (50% full to each)
|-
|'''Augmentation Patterns Research'''||AUGMENTATION||false||||60 Arcana||15||Augment experience (34/34)
|-
|'''Mana Stream Theory'''||STREAM||false||||60 Arcana||15||Attunement Experience (34/34)
|-
|'''Sorcerous Research'''||SORCERY||true||||250 Arcana||15||Sorcery Experience (34/34)
|-
|'''Utility Patterns Research'''||UTILITY||false||||60 Arcana||15||Utility Experience (34/34)
|-
|'''Warding Patterns Research'''||WARDING||false||||60 Arcana||15||Warding Experience (34/34)
|-
|'''High Energy Spellcasting'''||ENERGY||true||||500 Arcana||10||Attunement Experience (34/34)
|-
|'''Mana Field Theory'''||FIELD||true||||750 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||300 arcana||7.5||[[Boosts::Strength (stat)]] Boost
|-
|'''Endure Symbiosis'''||SYMBIOSIS ENDURE||false||Physical Matrices||||7.5||[[Boosts::Stamina (stat)]] Boost
|-
|'''Avoid Symbiosis'''||SYMBIOSIS AVOID||false||Physical Matrices||||7.5||[[Boosts::Reflex (stat)]] Boost
|-
|'''Spring Symbiosis'''||SYMBIOSIS SPRING||false||Physical Matrices||||7.5||[[Boosts::Agility (stat)]] Boost
|-
|'''Remember Symbiosis'''||SYMBIOSIS REMEMBER||false||Mental Matrices||||7.5||[[Boosts::Intelligence (stat)]] Boost
|-
|'''Resolve Symbiosis'''||SYMBIOSIS RESOLVE||false||Mental Matrices||||7.5||[[Boosts::Discipline (stat)]] Boost
|-
|'''Impress Symbiosis'''||SYMBIOSIS IMPRESS||false||Mental Matrices||||7.5||[[Boosts::Charisma (stat)]] Boost
|-
|'''Discern Symbiosis'''||SYMBIOSIS DISCERN||false||Mental Matrices||||7.5||[[Boosts::Wisdom (stat)]] Boost
|-
|'''Explore Symbiosis'''||SYMBIOSIS EXPLORE||false||Survivalist||||7.5||[[Boosts::Athletics skill]] Boost
|-
|'''Watch Symbiosis'''||SYMBIOSIS WATCH||false||Survivalist||||7.5||[[Boosts::Perception skill]] Boost
|-
|'''Harvest Symbiosis'''||SYMBIOSIS HARVEST||false||Survivalist||||7.5||[[Boosts::Skinning skill]] Boost
|-
|'''Heal Symbiosis'''||SYMBIOSIS HEAL||false||Survivalist||||7.5||[[Boosts::First Aid skill]] Boost
|-
|'''Learn Symbiosis'''||SYMBIOSIS LEARN||false||Scholar||||7.5||[[Boosts::Scholarship skill]] Boost
|-
|'''Examine Symbiosis'''||SYMBIOSIS EXAMINE||false||Scholar||||7.5||[[Boosts::Appraisal skill]] Boost
|-
|'''Perform Symbiosis'''||SYMBIOSIS PERFORM||false||Scholar||||7.5||[[Boosts::Performance skill]] Boost
|-
|'''Cast Symbiosis'''||SYMBIOSIS CAST||false||Symbiotic Research||||7.5||[[Boosts::Primary Magic skill]] Boost
|-
|'''Harness Symbiosis'''||SYMBIOSIS HARNESS||false||Symbiotic Research||||7.5||[[Boosts::Attunement skill]] Boost
|-
|'''Activate Symbiosis'''||SYMBIOSIS ACTIVATE||false||Symbiotic Research||||7.5||[[Boosts::Arcana skill]] 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''':
*having an active [[Appraisal skill#Appraise Focus|appraisal focus]] project
*[[Prepare command|preparing]] a spell
 
'''The following states will be broken upon starting a research project''':
*being [[Hide command|hidden]] (N.B.: Invisibility does not break when starting research)
 
'''The following actions interrupt research''':
*Attacking or being attacked (you can engage and retreat freely)
*The [[Swim command]]
*[[Hide command|hiding]]
*[[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)''':
*maintaining a [[:Category:Cyclic Spells|cyclic spell]]
*[[Harness command|harnessing]] mana
*[[Summon command|Summoning]] 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}}
*Moving through water using cardinal directions (and not using {{tt|swim}})
*[[Forage command|foraging]]/[[Collect command|collecting]]
*Braiding grass/vines
*[[Appraise command|appraising]] items
*[[Assess command|assessing]] instruments
*Crafting (so long as you don't need to [[Study command|study]] instructions)
:*[[Blacksmithing discipline#Smelting|smelting]] metal
 
'''The following actions cannot be performed at all during research''':
*starting an [[Appraisal skill#Appraise Focus|appraisal focus]] project

== 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.

Beseech the Wind to Preserve quest

2015-05-15T21:44:05Z

THESLYFOX:

{{spoilers}}
This is the first beseech that requires a quest. As with all quest beseeches go find [[Tomma]] and ask her about beseeches. From there it's a quick jaunt on the gondola to the [[snowbeast]] hunting area on the north side of the gondola. You need to SEARCH in each room till you find a rose in ice. The rose moves around so if you canvas the whole area and do not find it, start over.
After finding the rose, CARVE it out of the ice using an edged weapon. It may take several tries. Then WEAR it to take it back. If you put it in a container it will crumble away and you'll have to find it all over again. Return to Tomma and ask her about the beseech with the rose in your hand to complete the quest.

Note: There appears to be a mechanical lore requirement of greater than 70 ranks for this quest, likely between 80 and 100. It also appears that more than 125 perception is needed to see the rose easily. It's possible to see it with as little as 120 perception, but it can take many tries to find it fully and not just "catch a glimpse".

Note: 35th Ranger with 68 mech lore carved rose no problem so must be other factors at play.

Beseech the Wind to Preserve quest

2015-05-15T21:43:41Z

THESLYFOX:

{{spoilers}}
This is the first beseech that requires a quest. As with all quest beseeches go find [[Tomma]] and ask her about beseeches. From there it's a quick jaunt on the gondola to the [[snowbeast]] hunting area on the north side of the gondola. You need to SEARCH in each room till you find a rose in ice. The rose moves around so if you canvas the whole area and do not find it, start over.
After finding the rose, CARVE it out of the ice using an edged weapon. It may take several tries. Then WEAR it to take it back. If you put it in a container it will crumble away and you'll have to find it all over again. Return to Tomma and ask her about the beseech with the rose in your hand to complete the quest.

Note: There appears to be a mechanical lore requirement of greater than 70 ranks for this quest, likely between 80 and 100. It also appears that more than 125 perception is needed to see the rose easily. It's possible to see it with as little as 120 perception, but it can take many tries to find it fully and not just "catch a glimpse".

Note: 34th Ranger with 68 mech lore carved rose no problem so must be other factors at play.

Kra'hei hatchling

2015-04-21T18:38:10Z

THESLYFOX: /* In Depth */

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==Description==
The hatchling looks like a [[S'Kra Mur]] mother's nightmare. Young and lithe, its features and limbs are warped and twisted. Its single-minded and innocent viciousness is disturbingly belied by a flickering light of intelligence in its reptilian eyes.

==In Depth==
February 2015
Defense: (parry/shield/evasion) dabbling from 188
Armor: still training at 169
Weapons: (melee) still training at 145 (slowing)
TM & Debil: dabbling from 176
Skinning: N/A
Tactics: Stopped training at 225
Lockpicking: Using mainly "quick" at 197

April 2015
Armor: still training at 185
Weapons: (ranged) still training at 152
Brawling: still training at 150
Expertise: still training at 150 (basic charged maneuvers)

===Special Attacks===
Hatchlings can cause poison. 
Has the ability to throw off stuns.

===Hunting Info===
* Attacks: Claws, bite, whips

==Also See==
* [[Kra'hei]]

Kra'hei hatchling

2015-04-21T18:37:32Z

THESLYFOX: /* In Depth */

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__NOTOC__

==Description==
The hatchling looks like a [[S'Kra Mur]] mother's nightmare. Young and lithe, its features and limbs are warped and twisted. Its single-minded and innocent viciousness is disturbingly belied by a flickering light of intelligence in its reptilian eyes.

==In Depth==
February 2015
Defense: (parry/shield/evasion) dabbling from 188
Armor: still training at 169
Weapons: (melee) still training at 145 (slowing)
TM & Debil: dabbling from 176
Skinning: N/A
Tactics: Stopped training at 225
Lockpicking: Using mainly "quick" at 197

April 2015
Armor: still training at 185
Weapons: (ranged) still training at 152
Brawling: still training at 150
Expertise: still training at 150 (using only basic charged maneuver)

===Special Attacks===
Hatchlings can cause poison. 
Has the ability to throw off stuns.

===Hunting Info===
* Attacks: Claws, bite, whips

==Also See==
* [[Kra'hei]]