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''If memory serves, this bowl is tool used by [[Moon Mage]]s to scry into the future. You remember that bowls carved with such sigils are divination tools used by Moon Mages and preferred by those mages that call themselves the [[Prophets of G'nar-Peth|Prophets of G'Nar Peth]]. Traditionally carved from a single piece of sandstone and etched with the mysterious sigils only Moon Mages seem to understand, scrying bowls are used by mages trained in astrology as a tool for divination. It is said that the first bowls were filled with water from the Garden of G'Nar Peth, though whether that is a legend held by the Prophets themselves or merely a tale told by outsiders is unclear. |
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== Properties == |
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Bowls are a surprisingly elegant tool given their creators. Notable features include: |
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*Require water to function, which must be replaced after fumbles |
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*Low curse rate due to ease of turning predictions |
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*Prone to significant misreads in power and duration |
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*Has no age factor, and as such tends to be a durable tool |
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*Has the least number of qualities of any tool |
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*Very sluggish bonding, though physical qualities change at a normal rate. |
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*Understanding skill messages require knowledge of [[Constellation Jewelry]] combinations |
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*Sect Affinity: [[Prophets of G'nar Peth]] |
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== Use == |
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Like all prediction tools, before use the mage must know the {{com|ALIGN}} ability (learnable at 4th circle) and have made a successful observation. Furthermore, before the first use, the bowl must be {{com|RUB}}bed to bond it to the user. Syntax is to {{com|ALIGN}} <skill/skill set>, and then to {{com|GAZE}} BOWL. In order to predict on another the mage must {{com|SHOW}} the bowl to the target and then {{com|GAZE}} into it as before. '''Note:''' Predicting on others is occasionally buggy with this tool, and best avoided until this issue has been corrected. |
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===Example=== |
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''You gaze into the bowl, your hand moving around its lip until it completes a full circle. You dip your fingers gently into the ice-cold water and raise them above the bowl. As the drops fall from your fingertips, they cause ripples which race across the surface. The water quickly grows still, leaving no trace of the disturbance. As you gaze into the water, it becomes illuminated by the white of the Owl and the Sun as their carvings glow steadily along the bowl's edge. |
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===Interpretation=== |
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#The method of dipping will vary, but is meaningless. |
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#The temperature of the water relates to the magnitude of the prediction; hotter water indicates a stronger prediction. |
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#The duration is determined by the duration of the ripples, however only the second line that speaks about how long they exist appears to be relivant. |
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#The color of the sigils indicates the polarity. White and blue-white are positive whereas red and red-orange are negative. |
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#The sigils indicate the skill by showing the sigils used to create a [[Constellation Jewelry]] for the skill. Blue-white or red-orange indicate a trine and that rune should be counted double if three seperate sigils are not shown. |
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#Any additional messages have to do with quality changes. |
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So the example given is a very weak, very short, positive prediction on the magical devices skill. |
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== Qualities == |
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When LOOKed at charts have seven qualities. Known qualities are listed from best to worst. ''Italics'' indicate a potential starting value when purchased. |
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===Sigils=== |
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The sigils on the bowl are in sharp clarity<br> |
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The sigils on the bowl are clear, with solid lines<br> |
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The sigils on the bowl are sharp<br> |
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''The sigils on the bowl are clear<br> |
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''The sigils on the bowl are slightly faded<br> |
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''The sigils on the bowl are fading<br> |
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''The sigils on the bowl are fading and dull<br> |
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===Sigil Bond=== |
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Promising chance<br> |
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''Fair chance<br> |
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===Bowl=== |
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Round, with a few small cracks<br> |
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''Round and has a few cracks and chips<br> |
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''Round, though a few chips mar it<br> |
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''Mostly round, interrupted by some chips and cracks<br> |
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''Has several cracks and chips<br> |
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===Bowl Bond=== |
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''Fair chance<br> |
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===Explanation=== |
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The exact role of each quality hasn't yet been determined. The bonds are somehow related to the ability of the bowl to turn predictions positive. |
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== Messages == |
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===Mass (Power)=== |
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a few stars<br> |
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several stars<br> |
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a small grouping of stars<br> |
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most of a constellation<br> |
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a small constellation<br> |
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a medium constellation<br> |
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a large constellation<br> |
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a small mass of stars<br> |
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a large mass of stars<br> |
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a few small constellations<br> |
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===Calander (Duration)=== |
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Akroeg<br> |
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Ka'len<br> |
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Lirisa<br> |
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Shorka<br> |
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Uthmor<br> |
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Arhat<br> |
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Moliko<br> |
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Skullcleaver<br> |
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Dolefaren<br> |
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Nissa<br> |
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===Method=== |
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Rummage<br> |
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Scrutinize<br> |
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Flip<br> |
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Sort<br> |
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Search<br> |
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Peer<br> |
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Thumb<br> |
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Inspect<br> |
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Shuffle<br> |
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Look<br> |
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Gaze<br> |
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Leaf<br> |
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Peruse<br> |
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Stock<br> |
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Glance<br> |
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Examine<br> |
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Rifle<br> |
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Peek<br> |
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Rake<br> |
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===Influence=== |
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a positive influence<br> |
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a negative influence<br> |
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===Special=== |
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a beneficial influence - Critical success, can improve any physical quality.<br> |
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You feel a strengthening of the bond between you and your charts. - Generic increase in experience<br> |
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You feel a weakening of your bond with the charts. - Generic weakening in experience<br> |
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You notice a small error in the charts, and jot a note correcting it for later readings. - Generic physical improvement<br> |
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Your hand stumbles slightly, smudging the ink on the charts. You try to clean it up, but it's definitely going to leave a mark. - Generic physical damage<br> |
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A sudden miasma of fear grips you as the future goes very dark. It slowly clears and you look down to see your charts crinkled in your tightened fist. - Fumble, damages any physical quality.<br> |
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The charts rip violently, leaving them unusable.<br> |
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== Notes == |
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*RP verbs that can be used with mirrors: WAVE, TRACE, SHAKE, TURN, STARE, ROLL, UNROLL. Note: While ROLLed up several verbs act differently, and the charts cannot be used to predict. |
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*According to GM Lohkrian charts have no critical success message, but this still does good things for the chart. This has never been observed by the author. |
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==Also See== |
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* [[Item:Vellum celestial charts|Vellum Celestial Charts]] |
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[[Category:Moon Mage Abilities]][[guild association is::moon mage| ]][[page type is::ability| ]] |
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