Focus (item) - Revision history

CRYPTODYNAMIC: /* Ritual Focus */ Expanding note about the Arcana check, and putting a reference to the post those details come from.

2025-05-14T04:05:36Z

Ritual Focus: Expanding note about the Arcana check, and putting a reference to the post those details come from.

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	You must {{com\|INVOKE}} the focus during the preparation of your ritual spell. Doing this considerably eases the ability to cast the ritual spell your focus is attuned to. You can {{com\|STUDY}} a foci item for additional description of its use. Using {{com\|FOCUS}} on a focus allows you to determine what type of focus (spellbook, mana, or universal) they are.		You must {{com\|INVOKE}} the focus during the preparation of your ritual spell. Doing this considerably eases the ability to cast the ritual spell your focus is attuned to. You can {{com\|STUDY}} a foci item for additional description of its use. Using {{com\|FOCUS}} on a focus allows you to determine what type of focus (spellbook, mana, or universal) they are.

			===Arcana Check===
	There is an Arcana requirement to invoke a ritual focus. The Arcana requirement is dependent on the spell.
			There is an [[Arcana skill\|Arcana]] requirement to invoke a ritual focus. The Arcana requirement is dependent on the spell, with Arcana ranks equal to the minimum magic skill ranks specified for the spell giving around a 50% chance of success under ideal conditions, though there is a random factor involved.<ref>[[Post:Rank Requirement to Study Absolution Scroll - 04/02/2015 - 18:47]]</ref>

	===List of Ritual Foci===		===List of Ritual Foci===

CRYPTODYNAMIC: /* Ritual Focus */ Pointing to the right version of the Enlightened Geometry focus

2025-04-03T18:32:31Z

Ritual Focus: Pointing to the right version of the Enlightened Geometry focus

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	*{{ilink\|i\|tiny cream-colored sack}}: stellar		*{{ilink\|i\|tiny cream-colored sack}}: stellar
	*{{ilink\|i\|deep purple glass phial}}: mental preparation		*{{ilink\|i\|deep purple glass phial}}: mental preparation
	*{{ilink\|i\|~~cylindirical~~ packet}}: enlightened geometry		*{{ilink\|i\|cylindrical packet}}: enlightened geometry
	*{{ilink\|i\|small iron box}}: analogous patterns		*{{ilink\|i\|small iron box}}: analogous patterns
	*{{ilink\|i\|corked glass bottle}}: elemental invokations (Bard)		*{{ilink\|i\|corked glass bottle}}: elemental invokations (Bard)

LCAMP3: /* List of Ritual Foci */

2025-01-05T20:55:25Z

List of Ritual Foci

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	{{#ask:[[has item property::ritual focus]]		{{#ask:[[has item property::ritual focus]]
	\|?Worn in slot=Worn		\|?Worn in slot=Worn
			\|?Guild association is
	\|?Source is=Source		\|?Source is=Source
	}}		}}

TEVESHSZAT at 03:37, 29 November 2023

2023-11-29T03:37:14Z

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	There is an Arcana requirement to invoke a ritual focus. The Arcana requirement is dependent on the spell.		There is an Arcana requirement to invoke a ritual focus. The Arcana requirement is dependent on the spell.

	==List of Ritual Foci==		===List of Ritual Foci===
	{{#ask:[[has item property::ritual focus]]		{{#ask:[[has item property::ritual focus]]
	\|?Worn in slot=Worn		\|?Worn in slot=Worn
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	TM Foci do not boost summoned pets<ref>e.g. Guardian Spirit, Blessing of the Naga, Awaken Forest, etc.</ref> due to the unique way these spells function.<ref>[[Post:TM Foci information - 11/22/2017 - 03:44]]</ref>		TM Foci do not boost summoned pets<ref>e.g. Guardian Spirit, Blessing of the Naga, Awaken Forest, etc.</ref> due to the unique way these spells function.<ref>[[Post:TM Foci information - 11/22/2017 - 03:44]]</ref>

	==List of TM Foci==		===List of TM Foci===
	{{#ask:[[has item property::targeted magic focus]]		{{#ask:[[has item property::targeted magic focus]]
			\|?Worn in slot=Worn
			\|?Source is=Source
			}}

			==Parallel Casting Focus==
			Parallel casting foci let you prep/cast two spells at once (non-TM, debil, or ritual).

			===List of Parallel Casting Foci===
			{{#ask:[[has item property::parallel casting focus]]
	\|?Worn in slot=Worn		\|?Worn in slot=Worn
	\|?Source is=Source		\|?Source is=Source

SHROOMISM: /* Targeted Magic Focus */

2023-11-18T02:14:17Z

Targeted Magic Focus

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	==[[:Category:Targeted Spells\|Targeted Magic]] Focus==		==[[:Category:Targeted Spells\|Targeted Magic]] Focus==
	A Targeted Magic focus enchantment will modify your Targeted Magic spells (to provide a damage boost, for example) from the time you {{com\|INVOKE}} it. The focus must remain in your right hand after being invoked to use its effect.		A Targeted Magic focus enchantment will modify your Targeted Magic spells (to provide a damage boost, for example) from the time you {{com\|INVOKE}} it. The focus must remain in your right hand after being invoked to use its effect.
			<br>
	The boost lasts for several minutes. IMPORTANT NOTE: MOST other normal activities aside from magic will stop the enchantment - for example attacking. Thus, when using the TM Focus you must just cast spells		The boost lasts for several minutes. IMPORTANT NOTE: MOST other normal activities aside from magic will stop the enchantment - for example attacking. Thus, when using the TM Focus you must just cast spells
			<br>
	The Arcana requirement to use a Targeted Magic focus is tied to the strength of the enchantment.		The Arcana requirement to use a Targeted Magic focus is tied to the strength of the enchantment.

			<br>

	TM Foci do not boost summoned pets<ref>e.g. Guardian Spirit, Blessing of the Naga, Awaken Forest, etc.</ref> due to the unique way these spells function.<ref>[[Post:TM Foci information - 11/22/2017 - 03:44]]</ref>		TM Foci do not boost summoned pets<ref>e.g. Guardian Spirit, Blessing of the Naga, Awaken Forest, etc.</ref> due to the unique way these spells function.<ref>[[Post:TM Foci information - 11/22/2017 - 03:44]]</ref>

SHROOMISM at 02:12, 18 November 2023

2023-11-18T02:12:15Z

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	==[[:Category:Targeted Spells\|Targeted Magic]] Focus==		==[[:Category:Targeted Spells\|Targeted Magic]] Focus==
	A Targeted Magic focus enchantment will modify your Targeted Magic spells (to provide a damage boost, for example) from the time you {{com\|INVOKE}} it. The focus must remain in your right hand after being invoked to use its effect.		A Targeted Magic focus enchantment will modify your Targeted Magic spells (to provide a damage boost, for example) from the time you {{com\|INVOKE}} it. The focus must remain in your right hand after being invoked to use its effect.
			The boost lasts for several minutes. IMPORTANT NOTE: MOST other normal activities aside from magic will stop the enchantment - for example attacking. Thus, when using the TM Focus you must just cast spells

	The Arcana requirement to use a Targeted Magic focus is tied to the strength of the enchantment.		The Arcana requirement to use a Targeted Magic focus is tied to the strength of the enchantment.


	TM Foci do not boost summoned pets<ref>e.g. Guardian Spirit, Blessing of the Naga, Awaken Forest, etc.</ref> due to the unique way these spells function.<ref>[[Post:TM Foci information - 11/22/2017 - 03:44]]</ref>		TM Foci do not boost summoned pets<ref>e.g. Guardian Spirit, Blessing of the Naga, Awaken Forest, etc.</ref> due to the unique way these spells function.<ref>[[Post:TM Foci information - 11/22/2017 - 03:44]]</ref>

TEVESHSZAT at 21:37, 17 November 2023

2023-11-17T21:37:40Z

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	There is an Arcana requirement to invoke a ritual focus. The Arcana requirement is dependent on the spell.		There is an Arcana requirement to invoke a ritual focus. The Arcana requirement is dependent on the spell.

			==List of Ritual Foci==
			{{#ask:[[has item property::ritual focus]]
			\|?Worn in slot=Worn
			\|?Source is=Source
			}}

	==[[:Category:Sorcerous Magic\|Sorcery]] Focus==		==[[:Category:Sorcerous Magic\|Sorcery]] Focus==
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	TM Foci do not boost summoned pets<ref>e.g. Guardian Spirit, Blessing of the Naga, Awaken Forest, etc.</ref> due to the unique way these spells function.<ref>[[Post:TM Foci information - 11/22/2017 - 03:44]]</ref>		TM Foci do not boost summoned pets<ref>e.g. Guardian Spirit, Blessing of the Naga, Awaken Forest, etc.</ref> due to the unique way these spells function.<ref>[[Post:TM Foci information - 11/22/2017 - 03:44]]</ref>

	==List of Foci==		==List of TM Foci==
	{{#ask:[[~~Item~~ ~~type~~ is::TM ~~Foci\|\|ritual~~ focus]]		{{#ask:[[has item property::targeted magic focus]]
	\|?Worn in slot=Worn		\|?Worn in slot=Worn
	\|?Source is=Source		\|?Source is=Source

TRAIGA: /* List of Foci */

2021-05-23T04:19:51Z

List of Foci

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	==List of Foci==		==List of Foci==
	{{#ask:[[Item type is::TM Foci\|\|ritual focus]]		{{#ask:[[Item type is::TM Foci\|\|ritual focus]]
			\|?Worn in slot=Worn
	\| border="1" class="sortable"
	\|?Source is=~~Found~~		\|?Source is=Source
			}}
	\|format=table\|link=all\|headers=show\|mainlabel=Item\|searchlabel=... further results\|class=sortable wikitable smwtable\|sep=,}}

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RCHIGHT: /* Ritual Focus */

2021-03-26T21:48:55Z

Ritual Focus

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	*{{ilink\|i\|jade apple}}: [[:Category:Antinomic Sorcery spellbook\|Antinomic Sorcery spellbook]]		*{{ilink\|i\|jade apple}}: [[:Category:Antinomic Sorcery spellbook\|Antinomic Sorcery spellbook]]

	You must {{com\|INVOKE}} the focus during the preparation of your ritual spell. Doing this considerably eases the ability to cast the ritual spell your focus is attuned to. You can {{com\|STUDY}} a ~~focus~~ for additional description of its use. Using {{com\|FOCUS}} on a focus allows you to determine what type of focus (spellbook, mana, or universal) they are.		You must {{com\|INVOKE}} the focus during the preparation of your ritual spell. Doing this considerably eases the ability to cast the ritual spell your focus is attuned to. You can {{com\|STUDY}} a foci item for additional description of its use. Using {{com\|FOCUS}} on a focus allows you to determine what type of focus (spellbook, mana, or universal) they are.

	There is an Arcana requirement to invoke a ritual focus. The Arcana requirement is dependent on the spell.		There is an Arcana requirement to invoke a ritual focus. The Arcana requirement is dependent on the spell.

TK-421 at 01:03, 11 November 2020

2020-11-11T01:03:51Z

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	{{RTOC}}		{{RTOC}}
	In [[Magic 3.0]] a focus is a magical item that will help the magician to prepare three types of spells.		In [[Magic 3.0]] a '''focus''' <ref>Terminology Note: The singular form is '''focus'''. The plural form is '''foci'''.</ref> is a magical item that will help the magician to prepare three types of spells.

	==[[:Category:Ritual Spells\|Ritual]] Focus==		==[[:Category:Ritual Spells\|Ritual]] Focus==
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	==References / Also See==
	<references />
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	{{cat\|Magic,Magical items,Item types,Definitions}}		{{cat\|Magic,Magical items,Item types,Definitions}}

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	*{{ilink\|i\|tiny cream-colored sack}}: stellar		*{{ilink\|i\|tiny cream-colored sack}}: stellar
	*{{ilink\|i\|deep purple glass phial}}: mental preparation		*{{ilink\|i\|deep purple glass phial}}: mental preparation
	*{{ilink\|i\|~~cylindirical~~ packet}}: enlightened geometry		*{{ilink\|i\|cylindrical packet}}: enlightened geometry
	*{{ilink\|i\|small iron box}}: analogous patterns		*{{ilink\|i\|small iron box}}: analogous patterns
	*{{ilink\|i\|corked glass bottle}}: elemental invokations (Bard)		*{{ilink\|i\|corked glass bottle}}: elemental invokations (Bard)