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CRYPTODYNAMIC: /* Overview */

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Overview

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	At this point, the goal is to navigate to the center of the Astral Plane, where a mage can move into the conduit of their choice from the appropriate pillar. This is done by using {{com\|PERCEIVE}} in each room, and following the given directions to the center of the microcosm. Once the pillars are reached, a mage must move to the pillar that is associated with the destination shard. At that pillar, they must {{tt\|FOCUS}} on that shard's name to move into that conduit and repeat the process of perceiving in each room to reach the end of the conduit. The process used to enter the Astral Plane must be repeated at the shard at the end of the conduit.		At this point, the goal is to navigate to the center of the Astral Plane, where a mage can move into the conduit of their choice from the appropriate pillar. This is done by using {{com\|PERCEIVE}} in each room, and following the given directions to the center of the microcosm. Once the pillars are reached, a mage must move to the pillar that is associated with the destination shard. At that pillar, they must {{tt\|FOCUS}} on that shard's name to move into that conduit and repeat the process of perceiving in each room to reach the end of the conduit. The process used to enter the Astral Plane must be repeated at the shard at the end of the conduit.

	Its important to note that not all shards are created equal. The pattern of some shards is harder to memorize than others, being a factor of {{skill\|Scholarship}}, {{skill\|Astrology}}, and {{skill\|Arcana}}. The difficulty of memorization, from easiest to hardest, seems to be roughly: [[Leth Deriel]], [[Crossing]], [[Throne City]], [[Theren]], [[Riverhaven]], [[Muspar'i]], [[Fang Cove]], [[Cragstone Vale]], [[Shard]], [[Arid Steppe]], [[Taisgath]], [[Aesry]], [[Mer'Kresh]], [[~~RanikMap136\|Vela~~'~~Tohr~~ ~~Overlook~~]]. See the [[Grazhir]] page for approximate difficulty levels. If you forget, {{tt\|RECALL HEAVENS GRAZHIR}} will tell you the names of the shards you have learned.		Its important to note that not all shards are created equal. The pattern of some shards is harder to memorize than others, being a factor of {{skill\|Scholarship}}, {{skill\|Astrology}}, and {{skill\|Arcana}}. The difficulty of memorization, from easiest to hardest, seems to be roughly: [[Leth Deriel]], [[Crossing]], [[Throne City]], [[Theren]], [[Riverhaven]], [[Muspar'i]], [[Fang Cove]], [[Cragstone Vale]], [[Shard]], [[Arid Steppe]], [[Taisgath]], [[Aesry]], [[Mer'Kresh]], [[Asketi's Mount]]. See the [[Grazhir]] page for approximate difficulty levels. If you forget, {{tt\|RECALL HEAVENS GRAZHIR}} will tell you the names of the shards you have learned.

	===Procedure===		===Procedure===

CRYPTODYNAMIC: /* Overview */

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Overview

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	At this point, the goal is to navigate to the center of the Astral Plane, where a mage can move into the conduit of their choice from the appropriate pillar. This is done by using {{com\|PERCEIVE}} in each room, and following the given directions to the center of the microcosm. Once the pillars are reached, a mage must move to the pillar that is associated with the destination shard. At that pillar, they must {{tt\|FOCUS}} on that shard's name to move into that conduit and repeat the process of perceiving in each room to reach the end of the conduit. The process used to enter the Astral Plane must be repeated at the shard at the end of the conduit.		At this point, the goal is to navigate to the center of the Astral Plane, where a mage can move into the conduit of their choice from the appropriate pillar. This is done by using {{com\|PERCEIVE}} in each room, and following the given directions to the center of the microcosm. Once the pillars are reached, a mage must move to the pillar that is associated with the destination shard. At that pillar, they must {{tt\|FOCUS}} on that shard's name to move into that conduit and repeat the process of perceiving in each room to reach the end of the conduit. The process used to enter the Astral Plane must be repeated at the shard at the end of the conduit.

	Its important to note that not all shards are created equal. The pattern of some shards is harder to memorize than others, being a factor of {{skill\|Scholarship}}, {{skill\|Astrology}}, and {{skill\|Arcana}}. The difficulty of memorization, from easiest to hardest, seems to be roughly: [[Leth Deriel]], [[Crossing]], [[Throne City]], [[Theren]], [[Riverhaven]], [[Muspar'i]], [[Fang Cove]], [[Cragstone Vale]], [[Shard]], [[Arid Steppe]], [[Taisgath]], [[Aesry]], [[Mer'Kresh]]. See the [[Grazhir]] page for approximate difficulty levels. If you forget, {{tt\|RECALL HEAVENS GRAZHIR}} will tell you the names of the shards you have learned.		Its important to note that not all shards are created equal. The pattern of some shards is harder to memorize than others, being a factor of {{skill\|Scholarship}}, {{skill\|Astrology}}, and {{skill\|Arcana}}. The difficulty of memorization, from easiest to hardest, seems to be roughly: [[Leth Deriel]], [[Crossing]], [[Throne City]], [[Theren]], [[Riverhaven]], [[Muspar'i]], [[Fang Cove]], [[Cragstone Vale]], [[Shard]], [[Arid Steppe]], [[Taisgath]], [[Aesry]], [[Mer'Kresh]], [[RanikMap136\|Vela'Tohr Overlook]]. See the [[Grazhir]] page for approximate difficulty levels. If you forget, {{tt\|RECALL HEAVENS GRAZHIR}} will tell you the names of the shards you have learned.

	===Procedure===		===Procedure===

SAUVA: /* Travel factors */

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Travel factors

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	*[[Invocation of the Spheres]] improves your concentration by increasing your [[Discipline (stat)\|Discipline]] and [[Intelligence (stat)\|Intelligence]].		*[[Invocation of the Spheres]] improves your concentration by increasing your [[Discipline (stat)\|Discipline]] and [[Intelligence (stat)\|Intelligence]].
	*[[Aura Sight]] improves your {{skill\|attunement}} and {{skill\|astrology}}.		*[[Aura Sight]] improves your {{skill\|attunement}} and {{skill\|astrology}}.

			==Mistakes==
			The other major thing that kinda got lost as tribal knowledge maybe is that it is not possible to die from a single error. The game gives you one mulligan per trip before navigation errors start rolling dice for consequences.

	== Random events ==		== Random events ==

SPICYDIAPSID: /* Basics */

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Basics

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	===Overview===		===Overview===

	A mage may enter the Astral Plane by {{com\|FOCUS}}ing on a named Grazhir shard. Assuming they have memorized the pattern of its name, they will establish a link to it by doing this and the Plane can then be entered by casting [[Moongate]] or [[Teleport]] on the shard. This places them at the end of that shard's conduit. Mana must be harnessed at this point to continue navigation safely, and Moongate is preferred as a method of entrance for this reason despite being slightly more difficult as it allows a mage to keep mana harnessed prior to entering.		A mage may enter the Astral Plane by {{com\|FOCUS}}ing on a named [[Grazhir#Skill_needed\|Grazhir shard]]. Assuming they have memorized the pattern of its name, they will establish a link to it by doing this and the Plane can then be entered by casting [[Moongate]] or [[Teleport]] on the shard. This places them at the end of that shard's conduit. Mana must be harnessed at this point to continue navigation safely, and Moongate is preferred as a method of entrance for this reason despite being slightly more difficult as it allows a mage to keep mana harnessed prior to entering.

	At this point, the goal is to navigate to the center of the Astral Plane, where a mage can move into the conduit of their choice from the appropriate pillar. This is done by using {{com\|PERCEIVE}} in each room, and following the given directions to the center of the microcosm. Once the pillars are reached, a mage must move to the pillar that is associated with the destination shard. At that pillar, they must {{tt\|FOCUS}} on that shard's name to move into that conduit and repeat the process of perceiving in each room to reach the end of the conduit. The process used to enter the Astral Plane must be repeated at the shard at the end of the conduit.		At this point, the goal is to navigate to the center of the Astral Plane, where a mage can move into the conduit of their choice from the appropriate pillar. This is done by using {{com\|PERCEIVE}} in each room, and following the given directions to the center of the microcosm. Once the pillars are reached, a mage must move to the pillar that is associated with the destination shard. At that pillar, they must {{tt\|FOCUS}} on that shard's name to move into that conduit and repeat the process of perceiving in each room to reach the end of the conduit. The process used to enter the Astral Plane must be repeated at the shard at the end of the conduit.

ABSOLON: /* Example of travel between Crossing and Shard */

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Example of travel between Crossing and Shard

ABSOLON: /* Procedure */

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Procedure

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	It is still recommended that you have full concentration prior to entry as well as Aura Sight active (see [[Astral_travel#Moon_Mage_spells_and_abilities_that_help_astral_travel\|spells and abilities]] further down this page).		It is still recommended that you have full concentration prior to entry as well as Aura Sight active (see [[Astral_travel#Moon_Mage_spells_and_abilities_that_help_astral_travel\|spells and abilities]] further down this page).
			===Example of travel between Crossing and Shard===

	# Start at the Rolagi shard in the Crossing [[RanikMap8a\|Moon Mage Guild]] (in the first room after you climb the stair).		# Start at the Rolagi shard in the Crossing [[RanikMap8a\|Moon Mage Guild]] (in the first room after you climb the stair).
	# {{com\|prepare}} {{tt\|moongate}}		# {{com\|prepare}} {{tt\|moongate}}

ABSOLON at 05:58, 31 January 2016

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	"Do not judge them harshly. They cannot help but be what you have made them."<br />		"Do not judge them harshly. They cannot help but be what you have made them."<br />
	The voice fades from your mind, though the soothing presence remains.</code>		The voice fades from your mind, though the soothing presence remains.</code>

	{{RefAl\|a=y}}		{{RefAl\|r=y\|a=y}}
	*[[Astral Plane]]		*[[Astral Plane]]
	*[[Microcosm_(Map)]]		*[[Microcosm_(Map)]]

ABSOLON: /* Random events */

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Random events

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	== Random events ==		== Random events ==

	The Plane is home to many different denizens, some benevolent but most hostile. These random events are rare but can help, hinder, or even kill a mage. ~~The most well-known of these is [[Pelag ai Aldam]], a pale red-haired apparition that will move a mage instantly into the Grey Expanse, where death is almost certain to follow.~~		The Plane is home to many different denizens, some benevolent but most hostile. These random events are rare but can help, hinder, or even kill a mage.

	~~When [[~~Pelag ai Aldam~~]] appears you see:~~		===Pelag ai Aldam===
			The most well-known of these is [[Pelag ai Aldam]], a pale red-haired apparition that will move a mage instantly into the Grey Expanse, where death is almost certain to follow. When [[Pelag ai Aldam]] appears you see:

	A skinny, pale-skinned Human with red hair appears in the distance. He looks at you with an expression of casual malice, like a child about to step on an anthill. Though his mouth remains closed in a smirk, his voice echoes loudly within the walls of your mind, "The Defilers of Fate are mine to claim and I demand sacrifice.		<code>A skinny, pale-skinned Human with red hair appears in the distance. He looks at you with an expression of casual malice, like a child about to step on an anthill. Though his mouth remains closed in a smirk, his voice echoes loudly within the walls of your mind, "The Defilers of Fate are mine to claim and I demand sacrifice.<br />
		⚫	He points at you and continues, "He will do nicely. Run or stand, cry or rage it does not matter. I am Pelag ai Aldam and Fate's sanctity will be served." As the projected thoughts fade from your mind, the man vanishes.<br />
		⚫	You feel a sudden, deathly chill in your flesh. The ground beneath you seems to lose all substance: it feels as though you are floating in the air. The color of the landscape around you quickly drains of color, then definition, leaving you with nothing but an endless grey horizon.</code>
			===Cashek gand Aldam===
			A seemingly benevolent entity, [[Cashek gand Aldam]] appears occasionally and restores your concentration.

			<code>A soothing presence grows around you. Gentle pressure is applied to your shoulders as a feminine voice whispers in your mind, "They will kill you if they can, though we struggle here as you do. I will help you on your way, so you may leave quickly."<br />
⚫	He points at you and continues, "He will do nicely. Run or stand, cry or rage it does not matter. I am Pelag ai Aldam and Fate's sanctity will be served." As the projected thoughts fade from your mind, the man vanishes.
			"Do not judge them harshly. They cannot help but be what you have made them."<br />

			The voice fades from your mind, though the soothing presence remains.</code>
⚫	You feel a sudden, deathly chill in your flesh. The ground beneath you seems to lose all substance: it feels as though you are floating in the air. The color of the landscape around you quickly drains of color, then definition, leaving you with nothing but an endless grey horizon.
	{{RefAl~~\|r=y~~\|a=y}}		{{RefAl\|a=y}}
	*[[Astral Plane]]		*[[Astral Plane]]
	*[[Microcosm_(Map)]]		*[[Microcosm_(Map)]]

ABSOLON: /* Moon Mage spells and abilities that help astral travel */

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Moon Mage spells and abilities that help astral travel

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	===Moon Mage spells and abilities that help astral travel===		===Moon Mage spells and abilities that help astral travel===
	*[[Invocation of the Spheres]] improves your concentration by increasing your [[Discipline (stat)\|Discipline]] and [[Intelligence (stat)\|Intelligence]].		*[[Invocation of the Spheres]] improves your concentration by increasing your [[Discipline (stat)\|Discipline]] and [[Intelligence (stat)\|Intelligence]].
	*[[Aura Sight]] improves your {{skill\|~~Power~~ ~~Perception~~}}.		*[[Aura Sight]] improves your {{skill\|attunement}} and {{skill\|astrology}}.
	*Having an active [[Distant Gaze]] slightly boosts your {{skill\|Power Perception}}.
	*[[Constellation Jewelry]] to improve your {{skill\|Power Perception}} and {{skill\|Harness Ability}}.

	== Random events ==		== Random events ==

ABSOLON: /* Concentration and held mana */

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Concentration and held mana

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	===Concentration and held mana===		===Concentration and held mana===
	[[Concentration]] and harnessed mana determine how long a mage can stay alive until their body is incinerated by a stream of Lunar mana, ~~which~~ is deadly as fire to the touch ~~in the Astral Plane~~. Bottoming out on concentration means a messy death.		[[Concentration]] and harnessed mana primarly determine how long a mage can stay alive until their body is incinerated by a stream of Lunar mana, although stats play a minor role. The raw mana within the astral plane is deadly as fire to the touch. Bottoming out on concentration means a messy death.
	While in the plane, concentration hits are measured by your ability to maintain your position among the deadly streams of mana:		While in the plane, concentration hits are measured by your ability to maintain your position among the deadly streams of mana:
	*Effortlessly maintaining your position in the mana streams is ideal and should be aimed for at all times.		*Effortlessly maintaining your position in the mana streams is ideal and should be aimed for at all times.

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	It is still recommended that you have full concentration prior to entry as well as Aura Sight active (see [[Astral_travel#Moon_Mage_spells_and_abilities_that_help_astral_travel\|spells and abilities]] further down this page).		It is still recommended that you have full concentration prior to entry as well as Aura Sight active (see [[Astral_travel#Moon_Mage_spells_and_abilities_that_help_astral_travel\|spells and abilities]] further down this page).
			===Example of travel between Crossing and Shard===

	# Start at the Rolagi shard in the Crossing [[RanikMap8a\|Moon Mage Guild]] (in the first room after you climb the stair).		# Start at the Rolagi shard in the Crossing [[RanikMap8a\|Moon Mage Guild]] (in the first room after you climb the stair).
	# {{com\|prepare}} {{tt\|moongate}}		# {{com\|prepare}} {{tt\|moongate}}

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	It is still recommended that you have full concentration prior to entry as well as Aura Sight active (see [[Astral_travel#Moon_Mage_spells_and_abilities_that_help_astral_travel\|spells and abilities]] further down this page).		It is still recommended that you have full concentration prior to entry as well as Aura Sight active (see [[Astral_travel#Moon_Mage_spells_and_abilities_that_help_astral_travel\|spells and abilities]] further down this page).
	===Example of travel ~~between Crossing and Shard~~===		===Example of travel===
			To travel from Crossing to Shard:
	# Start at the Rolagi shard in the Crossing [[RanikMap8a\|Moon Mage Guild]] (in the first room after you climb the stair).		# Start at the Rolagi shard in the Crossing [[RanikMap8a\|Moon Mage Guild]] (in the first room after you climb the stair).
	# {{com\|prepare}} {{tt\|moongate}}		# {{com\|prepare}} {{tt\|moongate}}
	# {{com\|focus}} {{tt\|rolagi}} (the name of the shard in the room with you)		# {{com\|focus}} {{tt\|rolagi}} (the name of the shard in the room with you)
	# ~~''Optional:''~~ {{com\|harness}} 50, ~~this~~ ~~will buy~~ you a ~~bit~~ more time in the Astral Plane		# {{com\|harness}} 50, the more you use the more time you will have in the Astral Plane. You will die quickly if you harness none.
	# {{com\|cast}} {{tt\|rolagi}} and you will find yourself in the Astral Plane within the Rolagi conduit		# {{com\|cast}} {{tt\|rolagi}} and you will find yourself in the Astral Plane within the Rolagi conduit
	# {{com\|perceive}} and follow the way to the "center of the microcosm". For example if you "You believe the center of the microcosm is to the northwest." then head {{com\|northwest}}		# {{com\|perceive}} and follow the way to the "center of the microcosm". For example if you "You believe the center of the microcosm is to the northwest." then head {{com\|northwest}}
	# When you arrive at the Microcosm, navigate to the Pillar of Secrets by traveling {{com\|up}} and {{com\|east}}. The [[Astral_Plane#Map_of_the_Microcosm\|Microcosm map]] is very useful for planning your route ahead of time.		# When you arrive at the Microcosm, navigate to the Pillar of Secrets by traveling {{com\|up}} and {{com\|east}}. The [[Astral_Plane#Map_of_the_Microcosm\|Microcosm map]] is very useful for planning your route ahead of time.
	# {{com\|focus}} {{tt\|marendin}} will place you ~~back on the Astral Plane~~ within the Marendin conduit		# {{com\|focus}} {{tt\|marendin}} will place you within the Marendin conduit.
	# {{com\|perceive}} and follow the way to the "end of the conduit".		# {{com\|perceive}} and follow the way to the "end of the conduit".
	# When you arrive at the end of the conduit, {{com\|prepare}} {{tt\|moongate}}		# When you arrive at the end of the conduit, {{com\|prepare}} {{tt\|moongate}}