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Arcane magic is, by definition, a poorly understood field. A generous reading of the field includes all forms of magic that are unquantified or poorly fit the categorization of the four frequency model of magic. More typically, it refers to sorcerers and Necromancers. Scholars with an unhealthy interest in the later often try to hide behind the former to gain a veneer of respectability, further polluting opinion of the field.

Focusing on its 'legitimate' face, Arcane researchers attempt to categorize the great bounty of magical phenomenon on Elanthia, everything from the nature of mana-reactive materials (such as cambrinth) to the attunement practices of animals. Analogous Patterns are also traditionally considered Arcane, due to no one guild or discipline being able to claim them, and spell researchers that delve into this 'pure' theory of magic are (often unwillingly) categorized as Arcane.

Sorcery is the major focus of Arcane magic. Scholarly understanding of the practice changes practically from decade to decade, but in recent years there has been a general consensus that sorcery refers to a style of casting which allows the magician to exceed the known limits of attunement and the frequency model. By invoking powerful, negative emotions, a well trained magician can intuitively manipulate mana that they are otherwise blind to.

There is not sufficient space in this crystal to emphasize how unusual this is. Conventional magic is, by its nature, a very meticulous practice that requires intense concentration and discipline. Sorcery not only flies in the face of physics, it requires a wholly different paradigm.

This method, sometimes referred to specifically as 'sorcerous casting,' allows a magician to cast spells that would otherwise be beyond the ken of their attunement. It also is required to cast 'sorcerous spells,' or spells that by their very construct require two or more frequencies of mana to function. The generic term 'sorcery' is used colloquially to refer to both the casting paradigm and the broken spells that require it, resulting in often unnecessary confusion.

Debate rages within the adventuring community as to the morality of sorcery, much to the horror of other strata of society. While sorcery is illegal across Kermoria and seen as reprehensible by the vast majority of its inhabitants, adventurers will often argue the utilitarian merits of sorcerous casting. Within their subculture there is relatively little censure for 'mild' sorcery usage, to the point that they often forget that they can be accused of heinous crimes should it be witnessed by others.

Necromancy is a specific form of sorcery, which occurs whenever Life mana is added to a sorcerous spell. It focuses on the manipulation and perversion of the life cycle. While Life magic is perfectly at home with death and decay, necromancy focuses instead on mutations, reanimating the dead as soulless minions, and bizarre, unworldly malaise such as psychic diseases and exploding blood.



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Revision as of 21:45, 30 May 2016

Sanowret crystals are magical crystals imbued with knowledge, based on the workings of an achaedi crystal. Sanowret crystals both teach the Arcana skill (regardless of guild and skill) and come with extensive notes about one of nine topics of magic theory.

To use it, one merely gazes upon the crystal while fully concentrated and absorbs the knowledge therein. Arcana is learned as the notes on magic theory progress, over the course of approximately half a minute. The amount of Arcana experience granted scales upward with your skill.

This is a permanent item, without needing to be recharged. Non-magic users can use them. It consumes concentration to use. The initial lecture the crystal is prepared with is random, although more may be unlocked with potency crystals.

They are currently only available as consolation prizes from the Bacon Man's Birthday Bash's token auction as a special sneak-preview. They are scheduled for general release some time after Hollow Eve 2016.

Usage

Looking at the sanowret crystal, you believe it to contain some hidden knowledge that you can access if you GAZE into the crystal, or EXHALE on it to gain rudimentary knowledge of arcana.
You also think that you can turn, raise, rub, and clean the crystal.
The crystal looks fragile. You think you could LOWER it to put it on the ground instead of dropping it, which might damage it.
View a lecture on a magical subject. Arcana experience is earned with each new pulse of information.
Gain a single pulse of Arcana experience.
Used to put the crystal on the ground without damaging it.
Changes which lecture is viewed when GAZEing at the crystal. Only available for crystals that have been upgraded with a potency crystal.

Notes

  • GAZE seems to take roughly 30 seconds to discharge the lecture. Each pulse of lecture information gives a pulse of exp. It seems to consume 51% of concentration regardless. Learning is dependent upon current arcana ranks.
  • EXHALE appears to teach roughly half as well, but it's instant and does not have a wall of text. Concentration hit seems to be the same.
  • Both commands have no noticeable cool down and can be used as soon as concentration hits 100% again.
  • No other skills gain exp regardless of the subject of the lecture.

Care and handling

  • Crystals should not be DROPped or they will be damaged.
  • They can be LOWERed to the ground instead to avoid damage.
  • Damaged crystals can be repaired by using an infuser stone on them.
  • They do not require any other special handling and are weather-proof.

Lectures

Arcane Magic

Knowledge from your sanowret crystal about Arcane Magic rings clear in your mind:

Attunement

Knowledge from your sanowret crystal about Attunement rings clear in your mind:

Elemental Magic

Knowledge from your sanowret crystal about Elemental Magic rings clear in your mind:

Holy Magic

Knowledge from your sanowret crystal about Holy Magic rings clear in your mind:

Life Magic

Knowledge from your sanowret crystal about Life Magic rings clear in your mind:

Lunar Magic

Knowledge from your sanowret crystal about Lunar Magic rings clear in your mind:

Magical Devices

Knowledge from your sanowret crystal about Magical Devices rings clear in your mind:

Mana

Knowledge from your sanowret crystal about Mana rings clear in your mind:

Spell Patterns

Knowledge from your sanowret crystal about Spell Patterns rings clear in your mind: