User:Mozzik/Sandbox

Designed after the legendary mirror used by Tezirah, this mirror is a scrying tool used by Moon Mages. Detractors claim that all such mirrors should be destroyed, some because they worry that Tezirah went mad while scrying, others simply to remove the Guild's association with the magess. Others are quick to disagree, pointing out that the mirrors themselves hold the same properties as other divination tools, while some, most notably the mages who call themselves the Progeny of Tezirah, consider their use to be a show of respect for a mage who, despite her legendary actions, was by all accounts a most skilled and powerful seer.

Qualities

Mirrors are an unusual tool. They seem to have a (predictably) high curse rate and are notable for their complete lack of bonding. Due to a bug it is trivial to see if the correct skill was hit.

Use

Like all prediction tools, before use the mage must know the ALIGN ability (learnable at 4th circle) and have made a successful observation. Syntax is to ALIGN to the desired skill or skill set, and then to GAZE into the mirror. In order to predict on another the mage must first SHOW the mirror to the target, and then GAZE into the mirror as before.

Example

You gaze into the mirror looking for insight into the future. From the colors swirling across the surface of the glass an image appears of a sun-filled sky streaked with clouds over a thickly forested, secluded valley. Sitting on a stool next to a towering light is an unhappy looking Elothean man preparing a spell pattern. The mirror's surface ripples a moment, as if it was liquid. It snaps back solid looking murkier than before.

Interpretation

1. The state of the sky regards the magnitude of the prediction; the brighter the sky, the better.
2. The cloud cover and stance indicate skill set. This is largely useless due to the way ALIGN works, however it can be exploited due to a bug/feature for useful information discussed later.
3. The terrain is meaningless.
4. The size of the item is the duration of the prediction, the item itself is meaningless.
5. The emotion of the figure indicates the polarity of the prediction. "Angelic" or "estatic" (sic) indicate a critical success, which will improve the tool quality (and is always a positive prediction).
6. The race and gender of the figure is a reflection of the target.
7. The object of the figure's gaze is the skill, if seen.
8. Any additional messages have to do with quality changes.

So the example given is a very strong, very long, negative magic prediction, specifically on primary magic. Furthermore the quality of the tool decreased.

Qualities

When LOOKed at mirrors have five qualities. Known qualities are listed from best to worst. Italics indicate a potential starting value when purchased.

Clarity

Sharp
Very clear
Clear
Slightly cloudy
Cloudy

Age

Younger
Slightly younger
Tad older
Slightly older
Bit older

Reflection

Little weaker
Little less healthy

Frame

Tight
Well (26 predictions)
Slightly loose (50 predictions)
Bit loose (100 predictions)
Loose (200 predictions)
Somewhat Flimsy (400 predictions)

Glass

Unscratched
Slightly pitted

Explanation

The author believes that the clarity influences potential power, the age influences potential duration. It is presently unclear if the reflection or the glass contributes to the polarity of the prediction or reading the skill. The frame is the age of the tool, directly tied to the number of predictions performed and believed to increase change of breakage.

Notes

• RP verbs that can be used with mirrors: peer, observe, stare, wave, turn, raise and clean and kiss (different with turn).

• These can be bought from the Despondant Elothean near the Crossing Moon Mage Guild for 5000 kronars.

Sky	Min. skill	Max skill	Min. bonus	Max bonus
Forbidding	0	29	0	8
Yellow	0	52	0	14
Sullen	52	149	14	42
Brooding	84	218	24	62
Murky	149	262	42	74
Lowering	161	264	46	75
Darkened	218	429	62	122
Gloaming	255	469	72	134
Steely	262	428	74	122
Twilight	270	466	77	133
Sunset	367	471	104	134
Rosy	375	469	107	134
Bright Blue	402	461	114	131
Sun-filled	423	473	120	135

[table] Message | Range | avg | pts Tiny | 5:59-18:01 |(8:27) |5 Miniscule | 4:56-20:16 |(10:55) |11 Wee | 14:51-33:55 |(24:19) |26 Diminutive | 14:34-35:58 |(26:45) |29 Modest-Sized | 30:54-1:03:32 |(42:27) |9 Small | 33:58-59:57 |(45:44) |12 Big | 47:58-1:08:00 |(58:59) |4 Large | 55:59-1:18:58 |(1:08:37) |3 Enormous | 1:16:56 |(1:16:56) |1 Immense | 1:11:57-1:26:40 |(1:19:19) |2 Monstrous | 1:11:42-1:26:59 |(1:19:21) |2 Towering | 1:14:59-1:26:18 |(1:22:28) |3 [/table]

Visions

Weather:

with a few puffy clouds//Laying (Defense)

streaked with clouds//Stool (Magic) (Evasion, Perc, climbing)

with ominous clouds//Kneeling (Survival, FA, Stalk, escaping, swimming, hiding, disarm, stealing, foraging, skinning)

with a few drifting clouds//Ground (Offense)

punctuated by streaks of lightning//Standing (Lore)

Scouting? Backstab? Locks?

Landscape:

Mountains

Field

Quarry

Dunes

Hills

Valley

Stance:

Laying

Stool

Kneeling

Standing

Ground

Size:

Tiny

Miniscule

Diminutive

Wee

Small

Modest-sized

Big

Large

Towering

Enormous

Immense

Monstrous

Item:

(Meaningless to my knowledge)

Rock

Light

Fire

Steam

Statue

Energy

Waterway

Fog

Smoke

Waterfall

Tree

Lake

Mood:

Cheerful

Calm

Smiling

Serene

Peaceful

Cheerless

Worried

Unhappy

Sorrowful

Frowning

Angelic

Estatic (sic)

Skill:

No need to collect these

Special:

The image flashes, and quickly goes translucent.

The mirror's surface ripples a moment, as if it was liquid. It snaps back solid looking murkier than before.

The mirror's surface ripples a moment as if it was liquid. It snaps back solid looking clearer than before.

Suddenly the glass cracks and shatters!