Spellbook

Overview

There are two types of spellbooks, the more simplistic and inexpensive off-the-shelf variety and the advanced custom variety. Both varieties were most recently sold at the 438 Festival of Guilds in the Mystical Machinations shop.

• Off-the-shelf spellbooks are mostly for show and do not have much in the way of functionality. They will not function with any spellbook accessories. They can, however, be safely stowed in spellbook cases .
  
• Custom spellbooks have several extra features including:

1. Full spell lists for the profession the book is made for.
   
2. The capacity to WRITE small notes on each individual spell's page.
   
3. Personalized with the owner's name.
   
4. Upgradeable with various spellbook accessories.
   

WARNING: Spellbooks are vulnerable to rain and snow. They are not weatherproof. Additionally, spellbooks may be damaged if stored improperly. Spellbook cases offer proper spellbook storage. They provide protection from the elements while also preventing damage that may result from jostling around in unsuitable containers.

Off-the-shelf Spellbooks

Off-the-shelf spellbooks are simplistic, inexpensive spellbooks that are mostly for show and do not have much in the way of functionality. Their noun is 'spellbook'. They have a corresponding TAP description, and can be opened and closed. That is about it.

Verbs

TAP (example):  You tap a sturdy silver-bound ebonwood spellbook engraved with the Warrior Mage Guild crest that you are holding.
LOOK (closed):  It is currently closed.
READ (closed):  There is nothing there to read.
OPEN:           You open a [off-the-shelf spellbook].
LOOK (open):    It is currently open.
READ (open):    There is nothing there to read.
CLOSE:          You close your [off-the-shelf spellbook].
STUDY:          You carefully examine a [off-the-shelf spellbook], but see nothing special.
FOCUS:          The [off-the-shelf spellbook] has no discernible magical pattern.
ANALYZE:        You can't tell anything else about a [off-the-shelf spellbook].

Variations

Item	Guild	Rarity	Found
Aurulent-hued velvet-bound spellbook emblazoned with the Trader Guild crest	Trader	festival	Mystical Machinations (2)
Austere silver-bound birch spellbook emblazoned with the Empath Guild crest	Empath	festival	Mystical Machinations (2),Mystical Machinations (1)
Burnished gold-bound spellbook engraved with the Paladin Guild crest	Paladin	festival	Mystical Machinations (2),Mystical Machinations (1)
Burnished mahogany-bound spellbook engraved with a queasy-looking gerbil	Warrior Mage	festival	Mystical Machinations (2),Mystical Machinations (1)
Burnished pine-bound spellbook engraved with a baby raccoon	Ranger	festival	Mystical Machinations (2),Mystical Machinations (1)
Carved platinum spellbook engraved with various mathematical equations	Trader	festival	Mystical Machinations (2)
Crimson rosewood-bound spellbook engraved with an outstretched hand cupping a pool of blood	Empath	festival	Mystical Machinations (2),Mystical Machinations (1)
Deep azure satin-bound spellbook embroidered with a great tidal wave	Warrior Mage	festival	Mystical Machinations (2),Mystical Machinations (1)
... further results

Custom Spellbooks

Custom spellbooks are highly customizable, made to order, personalized books. A custom spellbook will bond to the person who BUYs it, bestowing ownership. The owner's name will appear on the cover along with the title. Unlike the off-the-shelf variety, custom spellbooks are true spell books. Each one contains a categorized listing and detailed description of all spells for the profession the spellbook was made for. The owner can even annotate notes on each individual spell's page. For non-Necromancer customers, the creation process's source, not the buyer's profession, determines the purchased spellbook's covered profession . The custom spellbook creation process offers numerous selectable options for each appearance aspect; cover style, cover writing style, title, page style, and writing style. A layout displaying how each aspect affects the spellbook's final look follows. Considering individual spellbook shop offerings may vary or change over time the layouts provided here are not linked to possible options. Visit a store's page for a layout that links to that store's options.

TAP: a [cover style] spellbook.

READ (closed): [Cover writing style] over the [cover style] cover of the spellbook is the title:

~ [Spellbook Title] for [Owner's Full Name] ~

LOOK (no accessories, closed): The spellbook has been carefully bound in [cover style] , which is [condition]. Bold calligraphy [cover writing style] scrawls dramatically over the [cover style's base material] cover.

LOOK (open): [Page style] pages bearing [writing style] fill the thick spellbook. It is currently open to [location].

Once a custom spellbook is purchased, a painting can be added to its cover. As a post creation customization, paintings are replaceable. Purchasing a new painting will replace any previous artwork . Adding a painting will modify a spellbook's look as follows [emphasis added].

LOOK (painted, closed): The spellbook has been carefully bound in [cover style], which is painted with [painting]. Bold calligraphy [cover writing style] scrawls dramatically over the [cover style's base material] cover.

Further appearance customization is possible with spellbook accessories, including spellbook beading embellishments, shoulder chains or hip-chain harnesses, spellbook locks or bloodlocks, and spellbook sockets. These accessories can be attached and removed at the owner's discretion. However, the spellbook must be closed and held in-hand to do so. A custom spellbook will accept up to three (3) beading embellishments, one (1) shoulder chain or hip-chain harness, one (1) lock or bloodlock and one (1) socket. When fully accessorized, a custom spellbook will appear as follows.

LOOK (fully accessorized, closed): The spellbook has been carefully bound in [cover style] , which is painted with [painting]. It appears to be [condition] and is beaded along the edges with [first beading], [second beading] and [third beading]. Bold calligraphy [cover writing style] scrawls dramatically over the [cover style's base material] cover. A [shoulder chain or hip-chain harness] has been attached to the spellbook, allowing it to be worn [location].

[Spellbook lock or bloodlock].

[Spellbook socket] has been inset in the spellbook's cover, just below the title. [Magical device] rests in the relentless clutches of the [socket].

Another post purchase custom spellbook alteration is the insertion of additional leaves, or chapters. These optional additions do not alter the spellbook's look. Instead they increase its content and functionality.

Transport

Spellbooks are not inherently wearable items. However, attaching a shoulder chain or hip-chain harness to a custom spellbook will make it wearable. Be mindful though, spellbooks are not weatherproof and will still be vulnerable to rain and snow while worn. When not held or worn, spellbooks must be properly stored to avoid damage during transport. Spellbook cases offer proper spellbook storage. They provide protection from the elements while also preventing damage that may result from jostling around in unsuitable containers.

Syntax

Arrange

The arrange command will toggle a custom spellbook's TAP appearance to display applied artwork or attached accessories (if any). A spellbook can be arranged while CLOSEd or OPEN, but not while worn.
The toggle order is: 1) base, 2) painting, 3) beading, 4) lock or bloodlock, 5) socket, then back to base. Unapplied options are skipped. Only the first beading slot is available to be toggled to. The second and third slots, even if filled, are not available. Attached accessories that make the spellbook wearable (shoulder chains and hip-chain harnesses) are not able to be toggled to. They are only visible when the spellbook is LOOKed at, or when the spellbook is worn. While worn, only the spellbook's base appearance will be displayed along with the accessory that makes it wearable.

>ARRANGE SPELLBOOK
You adjust the appearance of your spellbook to look like: 
 (base):                a [cover style] spellbook.
 (with painting):       a [cover style] spellbook painted with [painting].
 (with beading):        a [cover style] spellbook beaded with some [first beading].
 (with lock, open):     a [cover style] spellbook with an open [spellbook lock or bloodlock] hanging loosely off its cover.
 (with lock, closed):   a [cover style] spellbook closed tightly with [spellbook lock or bloodlock].
 (with lock, locked):   a [cover style] spellbook locked securely under the grip of [spellbook lock or bloodlock].
 (with socket, empty):  a [cover style] spellbook socketed with an open [socket].
 (with socket, filled): a [cover style] spellbook socketed with a [socket] clutching a [inserted object].

Additional Leaves

In addition to holding guild spells, if you have a SCROLL leaf, scrolls can be transferred into them via the scribe command.

Verbs

In addition to TURN, READ, STUDY, OPEN, CLOSE and the neat one ARRANGE there is...

• CENTER: You come across a section in your spellbook which describes a centering technique used for maximizing one's concentration while working a spell. You decide to try it. Closing your eyes, you inhale slowly and attempt to feel the mana flowing through and around your body, as if you were the heart of the world and all the mana within it flowed outward from your center. It doesn't feel like the spellbook said it should, though. You probably need more practice.
  Roundtime: 10 seconds
• POKE SPELLBOOK:

Open

You stick your finger into the spellbook to mark your place and close it.

Closed

You spot a stain on the cover of your spellbook and brush at it with a fingertip, frowning.

• SCOWL SPELLBOOK:

Open

You scan the crabbed writing on a page in the spellbook with a scowl on your face. This passage seems to contradict the one on the opposite page, and you glare at the spellbook accusingly.

Closed

You glance down at the closed spellbook. Closed and forlorn, it seems to silently accuse you of neglecting your studies.

• CURSE SPELLBOOK:

Open

A handful of pages suddenly fall out of your <description> spellbook! You curse under your breath, then gather up the pages and lay them back in their place. You invoke a minor cantrip and they're bound in once more, tight and even.

Closed

Your spellbook suddenly slips out of your hand and falls with a splat. Cursing your clumsiness you pick it back up, inspecting it for damage.

• BEAM SPELLBOOK:

Open

You smile at a passage in your spellbook, then page back to another section. Beaming happily, you flip back and forth between the two, comparing them and making mental notes about what you could do by combining the principles discussed in the two chapters.

Closed

You beam happily at your spellbook, anticipating what you'll do with all the magical lore it contains.

• CACKLE SPELLBOOK:

Open

You suddenly find the one secret you've been searching for the last decade or more, right there in your spellbook! You cackle with glee, visions of power dancing in your head.

Closed

You suddenly cackle at your spellbook, unable to contain your glee at the wonderful secrets contained in its magical lore.

• CHUCKLE SPELLBOOK:

Open

Whoever originally wrote your <description> spellbook had a particularly wry sense of humor, and you chuckle at an especially pointed example.

Closed

Something makes you recall a funny story the author of your spellbook told about one of his rival scholars, and you chuckle at the memory.

• RAISE SPELLBOOK:

Open

You raise the spellbook up in front of you with both hands, holding it dramatically at arm's length while reading a passage out loud in a grand voice.

Closed

You raise the <description> spellbook up over your head, your arms straight and your feet planted firm and steady, gazing up at it proudly.

• PEER SPELLBOOK:

Open

Relaxing, you settle down to read your spellbook, oblivious to anyone and anything around you.

Closed

You read the title of your spellbook, musing that it might be shorter were it changed to, "An Encyclopedic Discourse Upon the Principles and Practices of the Magical Arts, as Practiced in the Century Following the Great Victory of Lanival, Within the Mainland Realms, Excluding the Usages of the Fae Folk, Save for Certain Speculations On Same."

• GLANCE SPELLBOOK:

Open

You glance through the spellbook, turning a page to follow a particularly interesting passage.

Closed

You glance at the spellbook and wonder what secrets it still holds, wishing you could spend a dozen lifetimes studying the arcane knowledge hidden within its pages.

• KICK SPELLBOOK (does damage to book)
• THROW SPELLBOOK (does damage to book)
• WAVE SPELLBOOK AT <SELF> You hit yourself in the head with a <description> spellbook!
• BABBLE SPELLBOOK

Open

A passage in your spellbook startles you and you begin to babble in amazement, your eyes wide and round.

Closed

You spot an ugly gouge in the cover of your spellbook and begin to sputter with anger. Closer inspection, however, shows that it's only a shadow and you settle down, relieved.

• BLAME SPELLBOOK

Open

You reread a page in your spellbook, your mood growing darker with every line. Sick with disappointment you slam the page with your fist, muttering to yourself.

Closed

Recalling the disappointing passage you read in your <description> spellbook recently, you glower at it, taking your anger out on the poor spellbook.

• PULL SPELLBOOK

Open

You pull your spellbook in close to your face as you read, hunching over to prevent anyone from looking over your shoulder at it.

Closed

You pull your spellbook in close to your chest, wrapping your arms around it protectively.

• PUSH SPELLBOOK

Open

You push your spellbook farther away, squinting at it, and wonder whether you might need spectacles.

Closed

You hold the spellbook away from you and inspect it, looking for damage or wear.

• PONDER SPELLBOOK

Open

You read over a passage in your spellbook, then stop and re-read it, slowly this time. You look up for a moment, your eyes unfocused, and ponder what you've read.

Closed

You stare down at your spellbook, considering whether to indulge in study for a while or go take care of more pressing but less satisfactory tasks.

• BLINK SPELLBOOK

Open

You blink at the paragraph you just read in your spellbook, then read it again. Yes, it really _did_ say that.

Closed

You blink at your spellbook, utterly apathetic to what might be within.

• BOP SPELLBOOK

Open

You reread a page in your <description> spellbook and suddenly the light dawns. You roll your eyes and bop yourself over the head with the spellbook, cursing yourself for being so dense.

Closed

The answer to a problem that's been puzzling you suddenly hits you, and you bop your <description> spellbook lightly with your fist, feeling pleased with yourself.

• CLEAN SPELLBOOK

Open

A mosquito lands on your <description> spellbook and without thinking you smack it with your hand. Suddenly aghast at what you've done, you lick your finger and scrub furiously at the splotch on the page, determined to clean it off.

Closed

A mosquito lights nearby and without thinking you smack it with your spellbook. Realizing what you've just done, you lick your finger and do your best to clean the splotched bug guts off the cover of your spellbook, muttering to yourself about thinking before you act.

• COUGH SPELLBOOK The passage you've just read in your <description> spellbook seems to completely contradict what you've been taught, and indeed what your experience tells you, about the relationship between the elements. Stunned into shock you swallow the wrong way and begin to cough violently. When you've recovered you look back at the lines once more and see that you've simply transposed two words in your reading. All is well once more.
• DANCE SPELLBOOK You dance around with your <description> spellbook, waving it joyfully and then clutching it to your chest with delight.
• RUMMAGE SPELLBOOK

Open

You riffle the pages of the spellbook, idly searching for something interesting.

Closed

You open the spellbook and riffle through its pages, casually searching for something interesting.

• SNORE SPELLBOOK

Open

Your head jerks up with a start, and you look around, blinking and yawning. You realize that you woke yourself up with a snore. Granted, the four dimensional calculus required to calculate the intersections of the planar auras is not the most entertaining reading, but you hadn't realized you'd actually fallen asleep.

Closed

You lay your head down on the top of your spellbook and drift off to sleep, snoring softly. But if you can tell you're snoring you must not actually be asleep. But if you weren't asleep you wouldn't be snoring. Maybe you're just dreaming that you're snoring?

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