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			See Also: [[Attunement_skill\|Attunement Skill]] for more info

	==The mana spectrum==		==The mana spectrum==

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	*''Divinity''		*''Divinity''
	*'''[[#~~Holy_Mana~~\|Holy Mana]]''' ([[Cleric\|Clerics]] and [[Paladin\|Paladins]])		*'''[[#Holy_mana\|Holy Mana]]''' ([[Cleric\|Clerics]] and [[Paladin\|Paladins]])
	*'''[[#~~Life_Mana~~\|Life Mana]]''' ([[Empath\|Empaths]] and [[Ranger\|Rangers]])		*'''[[#Life_mana\|Life Mana]]''' ([[Empath\|Empaths]] and [[Ranger\|Rangers]])
	*'''[[#Elemental ~~Mana~~\|Elemental Mana]]''' ([[Warrior Mage\|Warrior Mages]] and [[Bard\|Bards]])		*'''[[#Elemental mana\|Elemental Mana]]''' ([[Warrior Mage\|Warrior Mages]] and [[Bard\|Bards]])
	*'''[[#~~Lunar_Mana~~\|Lunar Mana]]''' ([[Moon Mage\|Moon Mages]] and [[Traders]])		*'''[[#Lunar_mana\|Lunar Mana]]''' ([[Moon Mage\|Moon Mages]] and [[Traders]])
	*''Gravity''		*''Gravity''

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	===Necromantic mana===		===Necromantic mana===

	Often incorrectly referred to as Arcane Mana<ref>[[Post:Arcane Magic Philosophy - 7/12/2010 - 17:46:58]]</ref>, Necromantic Mana is a freakish amalgamation of [[#Elemental Mana\|Elemental]], [[#Life_Mana\|Life]] and [[#Lunar_Mana\|Lunar]] Mana that doesn't really exist. It is an illusion perceived by [[Necromancer]] resulting from barbaric modifications to their nervous system intended to allow them to "see" more than one type of mana.<ref>[[Post:Questions about mixing mana types. - 11/10/2009 - 20:07:32]]</ref>. The primary sources of Necromantic mana are the [[#Life_Mana\|Life]] and [[#Elemental Mana\|Elemental]] mana in the room. [[#Lunar_Mana\|Lunar Mana]] provides a fluctuating bonus to Necromantic Mana<ref>[[Post:Do the Moons Affect Arcane Magic - 9/26/2018 - 20:58]]</ref><ref>[[Post:Stupid questions - 06/17/2012 - 11:19]]</ref>. '[[#Holy_Mana\|Holy Mana]] affects the Necromantic mana value in a non-direct, confounding way which you're not meant to fully understand.<ref>[[Post:Buggy ACS? - 1/8/2010 - 16:13:58]]</ref>		Often incorrectly referred to as Arcane Mana<ref>[[Post:Arcane Magic Philosophy - 7/12/2010 - 17:46:58]]</ref>, Necromantic Mana is a freakish amalgamation of [[#Elemental Mana\|Elemental]], [[#Life_Mana\|Life]] and [[#Lunar_Mana\|Lunar]] Mana that doesn't really exist. It is an illusion perceived by [[Necromancer]] resulting from barbaric modifications to their nervous system intended to allow them to "see" more than one type of mana.<ref>[[Post:Questions about mixing mana types. - 11/10/2009 - 20:07:32]]</ref>. The primary sources of Necromantic mana are the [[#Life_Mana\|Life]] and [[#Elemental Mana\|Elemental]] mana in the room. [[#Lunar_Mana\|Lunar Mana]] provides a fluctuating bonus to Necromantic Mana<ref>[[Post:Do the Moons Affect Arcane Magic - 9/26/2018 - 20:58]]</ref><ref>[[Post:Stupid questions - 06/17/2012 - 11:19]]</ref>. [[#Holy_Mana\|Holy Mana]] affects the Necromantic mana value in a non-direct, confounding way which you're not meant to fully understand.<ref>[[Post:Buggy ACS? - 1/8/2010 - 16:13:58]]</ref>

	Necromantic mana appears 'stained' and wholly unnatural, like veins of coagulated fat and grease that hang in the air like limp ropes. It is never observed moving naturally, but if left unattended the streams may be in a radically different configuration when later observed. The volume and intensity does not change with these shifts, only its appearance.		Necromantic mana appears 'stained' and wholly unnatural, like veins of coagulated fat and grease that hang in the air like limp ropes. It is never observed moving naturally, but if left unattended the streams may be in a radically different configuration when later observed. The volume and intensity does not change with these shifts, only its appearance.

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Mana perception: info about TOGGLE MANA

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	==Mana perception==		==Mana perception==

	Many magical actions require you to harness mana using your [[attunement]]. The mana currently available to you varies, and may be perceived using the {{com\|PERCEIVE}} command. Your accuracy in doing so is dependent on your [[Attunement skill]]; below 75 ranks, you may have less precision in distinguishing mana levels. The mana scale is as ~~follows:~~<ref>[[Post:Test Instance: New PP Model (Overview) - 6/17/2009 - 15:50:50]]</ref>		Many magical actions require you to harness mana using your [[attunement]]. The mana currently available to you varies, and may be perceived using the {{com\|PERCEIVE}} command. Your accuracy in doing so is dependent on your [[Attunement skill]]; below 75 ranks, you may have less precision in distinguishing mana levels. The mana scale is listed in the table below.<ref>[[Post:Test Instance: New PP Model (Overview) - 6/17/2009 - 15:50:50]]</ref> You can use {{com\|TOGGLE\|TOGGLE MANA}} to turn on and off visible indications of the mana rankings.<ref>[[Post:Tuesday_Tidings_-_32_-_New_Numerical_Toggles_and_Expanded_Armor_Hindrance_Scale_-_09/29/2020_-_19:33]]</ref>

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	===Necromantic mana===		===Necromantic mana===

	Often incorrectly referred to as Arcane Mana<ref>[[Post:Arcane Magic Philosophy - 7/12/2010 - 17:46:58]]</ref>, Necromantic Mana is a freakish amalgamation of [[#Elemental Mana\|Elemental]], [[#Life_Mana\|Life]] and [[#Lunar_Mana\|Lunar]] Mana that doesn't really exist. It is an illusion perceived by [[Necromancer]] resulting from barbaric modifications to their nervous system intended to allow them to "see" more than one type of mana.<ref>[[Post:Questions about mixing mana types. - 11/10/2009 - 20:07:32]]</ref>. The primary sources of Necromantic mana are the [[#Life_Mana\|Life]] and [[#Elemental Mana\|Elemental]] mana in the room. [[#Lunar_Mana\|Lunar Mana]] provides a fluctuating bonus to Necromantic Mana<ref>[[Post:Stupid questions - 06/17/2012 - 11:19]]</ref>. '[[#Holy_Mana\|Holy Mana]] affects the Necromantic mana value in a non-direct, confounding way which you're not meant to fully understand.<ref>[[Post:Buggy ACS? - 1/8/2010 - 16:13:58]]</ref>		Often incorrectly referred to as Arcane Mana<ref>[[Post:Arcane Magic Philosophy - 7/12/2010 - 17:46:58]]</ref>, Necromantic Mana is a freakish amalgamation of [[#Elemental Mana\|Elemental]], [[#Life_Mana\|Life]] and [[#Lunar_Mana\|Lunar]] Mana that doesn't really exist. It is an illusion perceived by [[Necromancer]] resulting from barbaric modifications to their nervous system intended to allow them to "see" more than one type of mana.<ref>[[Post:Questions about mixing mana types. - 11/10/2009 - 20:07:32]]</ref>. The primary sources of Necromantic mana are the [[#Life_Mana\|Life]] and [[#Elemental Mana\|Elemental]] mana in the room. [[#Lunar_Mana\|Lunar Mana]] provides a fluctuating bonus to Necromantic Mana<ref>[[Post:Do the Moons Affect Arcane Magic - 9/26/2018 - 20:58]]</ref><ref>[[Post:Stupid questions - 06/17/2012 - 11:19]]</ref>. '[[#Holy_Mana\|Holy Mana]] affects the Necromantic mana value in a non-direct, confounding way which you're not meant to fully understand.<ref>[[Post:Buggy ACS? - 1/8/2010 - 16:13:58]]</ref>

	Necromantic mana appears 'stained' and wholly unnatural, like veins of coagulated fat and grease that hang in the air like limp ropes. It is never observed moving naturally, but if left unattended the streams may be in a radically different configuration when later observed. The volume and intensity does not change with these shifts, only its appearance.		Necromantic mana appears 'stained' and wholly unnatural, like veins of coagulated fat and grease that hang in the air like limp ropes. It is never observed moving naturally, but if left unattended the streams may be in a radically different configuration when later observed. The volume and intensity does not change with these shifts, only its appearance.

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	The [[planets]] provide a percentage bonus to moon and solar mana, depending on how far within a magician's perceivable range the planet is. There are four ranges based on [[Attunement]] skill: barely within, within, well within, deep within. This bonus is cumulative, increasing with each planet you can perceive. The size and mass of the planet do not matter. The planets do have orbits, however, and may move into or out of your range as they move closer to or farther away from Elanthia.<ref>[[Post:Test Instance: New PP Model (Lunar) - 6/17/2009 - 15:52:15]]</ref><ref>[[Post:PP planets - 7/21/2009 - 13:24:43]]</ref><br/>		The [[planets]] provide a percentage bonus to moon and solar mana, depending on how far within a magician's perceivable range the planet is. There are four ranges based on [[Attunement]] skill: barely within, within, well within, deep within. This bonus is cumulative, increasing with each planet you can perceive. The size and mass of the planet do not matter. The planets do have orbits, however, and may move into or out of your range as they move closer to or farther away from Elanthia.<ref>[[Post:Test Instance: New PP Model (Lunar) - 6/17/2009 - 15:52:15]]</ref><ref>[[Post:PP planets - 7/21/2009 - 13:24:43]]</ref><br/>
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	Finally, The lunar mana bonus cycle depends on weather and time of day. Lunar mana is more easily perceived on clear days and at night, and as such has the shortest bonus cycle of any mana type.<ref>[[Post:Stupid questions - 06/17/2012 - 11:19]]</ref><br/>		Finally, The lunar mana bonus cycle depends on weather and time of day. Lunar mana is more easily perceived on clear days and at night, and as such has the shortest bonus cycle of any mana type.<ref>[[Post:Stupid questions - 06/17/2012 - 11:19]]</ref><br/>

	[[Moon_Mage\|Moon mages]] perceive their mana as cold and white like starlight. The opposite of [[#Holy_Mana\|holy mana]] in many ways, lunar mana always seems very "real" and has a sense of weight and gravity to it. It moves in great tides across the entire planet, causing individual streams to appear almost static. Occasionally, it is observed to form runes, symbols, and other expressions of meaning within the nominally random flux of its tide.		[[Moon_Mage\|Moon mages]] and [[Trader\|Traders]] both perceive their mana as cold and white like starlight. The opposite of [[#Holy_Mana\|holy mana]] in many ways, lunar mana always seems very "real" and has a sense of weight and gravity to it. It moves in great tides across the entire planet, causing individual streams to appear almost static. Occasionally, it is observed to form runes, symbols, and other expressions of meaning within the nominally random flux of its tide.

	===Necromantic mana===		===Necromantic mana===

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	===Holy mana===		===Holy mana===
	Holy mana results from the past, present and future presence of the [[Immortals]]<ref>[[Post:Mana Level Overrides - Player Participation, Pls - 7/14/2009 - 17:57:54]]</ref>. Because it resonates with the gods themselves, Holy mana cannot be wielded without the assistance of a supernatural connection, which in both known cases is the guilds [[Magical_Theory#Confounds\|confound]]<ref>[[Post:Why does Holy hurt so much? - 11/03/2010 - 12:25:08]]</ref>. The purity of a [[Cleric]]'s [[devotion]] or a [[Paladin]]'s [[soul state]] allows them to tap into the latent Holy mana.<ref>[[Post:Other school's spell scrolls - 1/21/2009 - 15:16:29]]</ref>. With ~~it's~~ short wavelength, Holy mana cycles the more quickly than [[#Life_Mana\|Life Mana]], but more slowly than [[#Elemental Mana\|Elemental Mana]] or [[#Lunar_Mana\|Lunar Mana]]. It increases steadily as the holy days of the [[Immortals]] approach, peaks, and then slowly drains away.<ref>[[Post:Stupid questions - 06/17/2012 - 11:19]]</ref><ref>[[Post:Stupid questions - 06/17/2012 - 11:05]]</ref>		Holy mana results from the past, present and future presence of the [[Immortals]]<ref>[[Post:Mana Level Overrides - Player Participation, Pls - 7/14/2009 - 17:57:54]]</ref>. Because it resonates with the gods themselves, Holy mana cannot be wielded without the assistance of a supernatural connection, which in both known cases is the guilds [[Magical_Theory#Confounds\|confound]]<ref>[[Post:Why does Holy hurt so much? - 11/03/2010 - 12:25:08]]</ref>. The purity of a [[Cleric]]'s [[devotion]] or a [[Paladin]]'s [[soul state]] allows them to tap into the latent Holy mana.<ref>[[Post:Other school's spell scrolls - 1/21/2009 - 15:16:29]]</ref>. With its short wavelength, Holy mana cycles the more quickly than [[#Life_Mana\|Life Mana]], but more slowly than [[#Elemental Mana\|Elemental Mana]] or [[#Lunar_Mana\|Lunar Mana]]. It increases steadily as the holy days of the [[Immortals]] approach, peaks, and then slowly drains away.<ref>[[Post:Stupid questions - 06/17/2012 - 11:19]]</ref><ref>[[Post:Stupid questions - 06/17/2012 - 11:05]]</ref>

	To [[cleric\|Clerics]], Holy mana has a golden colour and ephemeral and becomes more substantial or "real" as their Devotion increases. [[Paladin\|Paladins]] perceive it as substantial all the time, but its appearance reflects their soul; the more corrupt and sinful the Paladin, the more they see diseased blotches appear within the streams of mana. Even those with a pristine soul continue to notice them.		To [[cleric\|Clerics]], Holy mana has a golden colour and ephemeral and becomes more substantial or "real" as their Devotion increases. [[Paladin\|Paladins]] perceive it as substantial all the time, but its appearance reflects their soul; the more corrupt and sinful the Paladin, the more they see diseased blotches appear within the streams of mana. Even those with a pristine soul continue to notice them.

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	===Abilities that decrease mana levels===		===Abilities that decrease mana levels===
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Necromantic mana: spacing consistency

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	Often incorrectly referred to as Arcane Mana<ref>[[Post:Arcane Magic Philosophy - 7/12/2010 - 17:46:58]]</ref>, Necromantic Mana is a freakish amalgamation of [[#Elemental Mana\|Elemental]], [[#Life_Mana\|Life]] and [[#Lunar_Mana\|Lunar]] Mana that doesn't really exist. It is an illusion perceived by [[Necromancer]] resulting from barbaric modifications to their nervous system intended to allow them to "see" more than one type of mana.<ref>[[Post:Questions about mixing mana types. - 11/10/2009 - 20:07:32]]</ref>. The primary sources of Necromantic mana are the [[#Life_Mana\|Life]] and [[#Elemental Mana\|Elemental]] mana in the room. [[#Lunar_Mana\|Lunar Mana]] provides a fluctuating bonus to Necromantic Mana<ref>[[Post:Stupid questions - 06/17/2012 - 11:19]]</ref>. '[[#Holy_Mana\|Holy Mana]] affects the Necromantic mana value in a non-direct, confounding way which you're not meant to fully understand.<ref>[[Post:Buggy ACS? - 1/8/2010 - 16:13:58]]</ref>		Often incorrectly referred to as Arcane Mana<ref>[[Post:Arcane Magic Philosophy - 7/12/2010 - 17:46:58]]</ref>, Necromantic Mana is a freakish amalgamation of [[#Elemental Mana\|Elemental]], [[#Life_Mana\|Life]] and [[#Lunar_Mana\|Lunar]] Mana that doesn't really exist. It is an illusion perceived by [[Necromancer]] resulting from barbaric modifications to their nervous system intended to allow them to "see" more than one type of mana.<ref>[[Post:Questions about mixing mana types. - 11/10/2009 - 20:07:32]]</ref>. The primary sources of Necromantic mana are the [[#Life_Mana\|Life]] and [[#Elemental Mana\|Elemental]] mana in the room. [[#Lunar_Mana\|Lunar Mana]] provides a fluctuating bonus to Necromantic Mana<ref>[[Post:Stupid questions - 06/17/2012 - 11:19]]</ref>. '[[#Holy_Mana\|Holy Mana]] affects the Necromantic mana value in a non-direct, confounding way which you're not meant to fully understand.<ref>[[Post:Buggy ACS? - 1/8/2010 - 16:13:58]]</ref>


	Necromantic mana appears 'stained' and wholly unnatural, like veins of coagulated fat and grease that hang in the air like limp ropes. It is never observed moving naturally, but if left unattended the streams may be in a radically different configuration when later observed. The volume and intensity does not change with these shifts, only its appearance.		Necromantic mana appears 'stained' and wholly unnatural, like veins of coagulated fat and grease that hang in the air like limp ropes. It is never observed moving naturally, but if left unattended the streams may be in a radically different configuration when later observed. The volume and intensity does not change with these shifts, only its appearance.

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2018-08-29T23:52:52Z

Room-based mana: spacing consistency

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	==Room-based mana==		==Room-based mana==
	For Holy, Life, Elemental and Arcane spell casters, available mana is mostly determined by the current room. Each room has a distinct mana level, bonused by your {{skill\|Attunement}} and by small cyclic factors unique to each mana type (see Theory, below)<ref>[[Post:Stupid questions - 06/17/2012 - 11:05]]</ref><ref>[[Post:Mana, Elanthia, and You - 8/10/2009 - 16:35:23]]</ref>. The bonus from Attunement represents mana from the adjacent area and is a skillset perk; Magic Primes see more mana faster than Magic Secondaries, who see it faster than Tertiaries. The mana scale grows faster at low levels of skill, but is weighted to take into account a character's full lifespan and mana boosters.		For Holy, Life, Elemental and Arcane spell casters, available mana is mostly determined by the current room. Each room has a distinct mana level, bonused by your {{skill\|Attunement}} and by small cyclic factors unique to each mana type (see Theory, below)<ref>[[Post:Stupid questions - 06/17/2012 - 11:05]]</ref><ref>[[Post:Mana, Elanthia, and You - 8/10/2009 - 16:35:23]]</ref>. The bonus from Attunement represents mana from the adjacent area and is a skillset perk; Magic Primes see more mana faster than Magic Secondaries, who see it faster than Tertiaries. The mana scale grows faster at low levels of skill, but is weighted to take into account a character's full lifespan and mana boosters.


	===Holy mana===		===Holy mana===
	Holy mana results from the past, present and future presence of the [[Immortals]]<ref>[[Post:Mana Level Overrides - Player Participation, Pls - 7/14/2009 - 17:57:54]]</ref>. Because it resonates with the gods themselves, Holy mana cannot be wielded without the assistance of a supernatural connection, which in both known cases is the guilds [[Magical_Theory#Confounds\|confound]]<ref>[[Post:Why does Holy hurt so much? - 11/03/2010 - 12:25:08]]</ref>. The purity of a [[Cleric]]'s [[devotion]] or a [[Paladin]]'s [[soul state]] allows them to tap into the latent Holy mana.<ref>[[Post:Other school's spell scrolls - 1/21/2009 - 15:16:29]]</ref>. With it's short wavelength, Holy mana cycles the more quickly than [[#Life_Mana\|Life Mana]], but more slowly than [[#Elemental Mana\|Elemental Mana]] or [[#Lunar_Mana\|Lunar Mana]]. It increases steadily as the holy days of the [[Immortals]] approach, peaks, and then slowly drains away.<ref>[[Post:Stupid questions - 06/17/2012 - 11:19]]</ref><ref>[[Post:Stupid questions - 06/17/2012 - 11:05]]</ref>		Holy mana results from the past, present and future presence of the [[Immortals]]<ref>[[Post:Mana Level Overrides - Player Participation, Pls - 7/14/2009 - 17:57:54]]</ref>. Because it resonates with the gods themselves, Holy mana cannot be wielded without the assistance of a supernatural connection, which in both known cases is the guilds [[Magical_Theory#Confounds\|confound]]<ref>[[Post:Why does Holy hurt so much? - 11/03/2010 - 12:25:08]]</ref>. The purity of a [[Cleric]]'s [[devotion]] or a [[Paladin]]'s [[soul state]] allows them to tap into the latent Holy mana.<ref>[[Post:Other school's spell scrolls - 1/21/2009 - 15:16:29]]</ref>. With it's short wavelength, Holy mana cycles the more quickly than [[#Life_Mana\|Life Mana]], but more slowly than [[#Elemental Mana\|Elemental Mana]] or [[#Lunar_Mana\|Lunar Mana]]. It increases steadily as the holy days of the [[Immortals]] approach, peaks, and then slowly drains away.<ref>[[Post:Stupid questions - 06/17/2012 - 11:19]]</ref><ref>[[Post:Stupid questions - 06/17/2012 - 11:05]]</ref>

		⚫	To [[cleric\|Clerics]], Holy mana has a golden colour and ephemeral and becomes more substantial or "real" as their Devotion increases. [[Paladin\|Paladins]] perceive it as substantial all the time, but its appearance reflects their soul; the more corrupt and sinful the Paladin, the more they see diseased blotches appear within the streams of mana. Even those with a pristine soul continue to notice them.

⚫	To [[cleric\|~~clerics~~]], Holy mana has a golden colour and ephemeral and becomes more substantial or "real" as their Devotion increases. [[Paladin\|Paladins]] perceive it as substantial all the time, but its appearance reflects their soul; the more corrupt and sinful the Paladin, the more they see diseased blotches appear within the streams of mana. Even those with a pristine soul continue to notice them.


	===Life mana===		===Life mana===
	Life mana is the result of continuing struggle between order and chaos, the antithesis of entropy<ref>[[Post:Mana Level Overrides - Player Participation, Pls - 7/14/2009 - 17:57:54]]</ref>. The Life mana bonus cycle involves the seasons, solstices and equinoxes. Life mana rises and falls with the seasons, generally around the solstices, and has the longest cycle of any mana type<ref>[[Post:Stupid questions - 06/17/2012 - 11:19]]</ref><ref>[[Post:Stupid questions - 06/17/2012 - 11:24]]</ref>.		Life mana is the result of continuing struggle between order and chaos, the antithesis of entropy<ref>[[Post:Mana Level Overrides - Player Participation, Pls - 7/14/2009 - 17:57:54]]</ref>. The Life mana bonus cycle involves the seasons, solstices and equinoxes. Life mana rises and falls with the seasons, generally around the solstices, and has the longest cycle of any mana type<ref>[[Post:Stupid questions - 06/17/2012 - 11:19]]</ref><ref>[[Post:Stupid questions - 06/17/2012 - 11:24]]</ref>.


	[[Empath\|Empaths]] generally see Life Mana as something very light and airy, with bright colors that are pleasing to see. [[Ranger\|Rangers]], on the other hand, perceive it in dark, earthy tones. Both guilds perceive it as having a regular ebb and flow like a heartbeat when in its natural state.		[[Empath\|Empaths]] generally see Life Mana as something very light and airy, with bright colors that are pleasing to see. [[Ranger\|Rangers]], on the other hand, perceive it in dark, earthy tones. Both guilds perceive it as having a regular ebb and flow like a heartbeat when in its natural state.


	Note: Life mana is the only one that's ever slightly inaccurate on the external rooms, but in general not by very much. It's because the bonus for Life mana is calculated differently for the rest and it's hard to properly do it for each room, so we use the current room's bonus. <ref>[[Post:Strange observation - 8/13/2009 - 12:01:08]]</ref>		Note: Life mana is the only one that's ever slightly inaccurate on the external rooms, but in general not by very much. It's because the bonus for Life mana is calculated differently for the rest and it's hard to properly do it for each room, so we use the current room's bonus. <ref>[[Post:Strange observation - 8/13/2009 - 12:01:08]]</ref>
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	===Elemental mana===		===Elemental mana===
	Elemental mana derives from the actions and reactions of the elements of Elanthia, as well as trickling in raw form from the [[Elemental Planes]]. Elemental mana best resonates with the physical reality rather than the abstract. The Elemental mana bonus cycle depends on weather. Elemental mana is empowered during inclement weather, such as rainstorms and hurricanes<ref>[[Post:Stupid questions - 06/17/2012 - 11:19]]</ref>. Warrior Mages who enjoy Fire spells are encouraged to indulge in pyromania indoors.		Elemental mana derives from the actions and reactions of the elements of Elanthia, as well as trickling in raw form from the [[Elemental Planes]]. Elemental mana best resonates with the physical reality rather than the abstract. The Elemental mana bonus cycle depends on weather. Elemental mana is empowered during inclement weather, such as rainstorms and hurricanes<ref>[[Post:Stupid questions - 06/17/2012 - 11:19]]</ref>. Warrior Mages who enjoy Fire spells are encouraged to indulge in pyromania indoors.


	[[Bard\|Bards]] perceive Elemental mana aurally rather than visually, with the tempo and complexity of the music increasing with mana levels. [[Warrior_Mage\|Warrior Mages]] perceive Elemental mana as an amalgam of elemental traits, at once fiery and slow to move away from its natural state as well as liable to jerk out of a magician's mental hold. In both cases it is described as a wild, mindless, and primal force that is difficult to manipulate.		[[Bard\|Bards]] perceive Elemental mana aurally rather than visually, with the tempo and complexity of the music increasing with mana levels. [[Warrior_Mage\|Warrior Mages]] perceive Elemental mana as an amalgam of elemental traits, at once fiery and slow to move away from its natural state as well as liable to jerk out of a magician's mental hold. In both cases it is described as a wild, mindless, and primal force that is difficult to manipulate.