Saesordian Compass

	Saesordian Compass
Abbreviation:	SCO
Prerequisites:	Starlight Sphere and one of Tezirah's Veil or Sovereign Destiny
Signature:	Yes
Spell Slots:	2
Mana Type:	Lunar Magic
Spell Type:	standard / augmentation
Difficulty:	advanced
Prep (min/max):	30 / 100
Skill Range (min/max):	250 / 1000
Valid Spell Target:	Self
Duration (min/max):	10 minutes / 40 minutes
Justice:	illegal, social corruption
Corruption:	teleologic corruption
Description:	The original Saesordians were pioneers in the days of the Seven-Pointed Star, purveyors of arcane knowledge who were sometimes accused of employing demonic counsel. With this spell's resurfacing, it has been theorized that it was responsible for the Saesordians' catastrophic mood swings and other uncivilized behavior which, in the end, drew the ire of an empress and changed history forever. The Holy infusion of the Pattern of Direction, the Compass surrenders some part of the sorcerer's Targeted Magic faculties to a living concept. Although it does not manifest the creature into physicality but merely connects, this is nearly as dangerous. The fates of the two beings convolve for a time, and Nomad lore is filled with warnings against such unions.
Effect:	Chance to instantly fully targeted spells, chance for SLS to proc an additional attack when targeting a spell
Example Messaging:	Following a momentary suspense, seemingly whimsical images of Elanthia jumble together, flashing by your eyes. As the entity of contempt coils about your prophetic talent, you begin to experience paroxysms that jerk your attention in quickly changing directions. An indistinct voice croons something vehement and bellicose-sounding in Rakash. As the entity of contempt coils about your prophetic talent, you begin to experience paroxysms that jerk your attention in quickly changing directions. Following a momentary suspense, seemingly whimsical images of Elanthia jumble together, flashing by your eyes. As the new entity coils about your prophetic talent, you feel less self-righteous, but also more like the grand sorcerer you are. A garble of confusing, overlapping speech chatters in your ears. You will it to quieten it does not. As the new entity coils about your prophetic talent, you feel a newfound respect for those around you, but also like a sanctimonious paladin.
Devices/Tattoos:	Moonsilk manuscript illustrated with a map

Notes

• You need to target a single-target Lunar TM spell to benefit from Saesordian Compass in any way.
• Adds a small chance for instant lock on targeted spells
  • At full mana, approximately 35% chance (sample size 100)
  • Bonegrinder has a much higher chance of instant locking: 75% (sample size 115)
  • Per Grejuva (10/20/2022 12:42AM #moon-mage), you cannot repeatedly target and release to get an instant lock; if it fails to instant lock, there's a 8-10 sec cooldown before it attempts again. However, it is definitely possible to get multiple back-to-back instant locks.
• The spell occasionally recasts itself when its duration ends. Releasing SCO does not cause extra teleologic corruption, despite what flavor messaging might imply.
• Causes Starlight Sphere to proc a bonus attack whenever an instant lock happens. There's a chance for a double SLS bonus attack to happen.

>TARGET DO

You turn to face a giant black leucro.

You begin to weave mana lines into a target pattern around a giant black leucro.

For an instant, the entity of alchemy wrests your targeting pattern from you!

A translucent pale grey sphere distorts in an outburst of teleologic violet.

The air takes on a sudden chill as a warped shadowy violet nova flares and rushes at a giant black leucro!

• To date, ten distinct concepts have been identified and documented: Disgust, Hunger, Hatred, Hubris, Envy, Contempt, Rage, Spite, Alchemy, and Justice. These are random per cast, seemingly cosmetic, and not tied to the caster in any way.
  

The conceptual entity which has been occupying your connection to the Plane of Probability reasserts itself! You still feel the same burning hate toward all as before.

Third person view upon cast:

The whole world, including yourself, pivots in quickly changing directions, seemingly centered around Player who remains unmoved by the turmoil.

When the stomach-turning radial shakiness halts, you notice he has tilted his head attentively, listening and nodding.

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