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''Much more detailed than a simple starchart, the celestial charts are a collection of star maps, charts, calculations and algorithms, some vellum celestial charts are used by [[Moon Mage]]s as a divination tool. Most often used by those of the [[Celestial Compact]], the charts take an unusually logical approach to fortunetelling. By studying the current positions of heavenly bodies and plotting out their course, mages are able to determine how the movements of the stars will affect future events. |
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== Properties == |
== Properties == |
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Tokka Cards have not yet been well studied. |
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Charts are often considered a "beginner" tool due to their simplicity. Notable features include: |
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*Sect Affinity: [[Fortune's Path]] |
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*Fairly straightforward to interpret |
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*Rapid bonding |
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*Low curse rate |
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*Sect Affinity: [[Celestial Compact]] |
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== Use == |
== 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 |
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 cards must be {{com|RUB}}bed to bond them to the user. Syntax is to {{com|ALIGN}} <skill/skill set>, the verb to predict with the cards is currently unknown. |
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===Example=== |
===Example=== |
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''You look over your celestial charts and pull out a large sheaf filled with intricate diagrams and markings. Doing a few calculations in your head and referring to several other sheets, you are able to plot the course of a small grouping of stars into the latter part of the month of Akroeg the Ram. On yet another chart, you determine that the relative positions of the planets indicates a negative influence on an undetermined expertise. You feel a strengthening of the bond between you and your charts. |
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===Interpretation=== |
===Interpretation=== |
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''No data yet |
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#The method of searching the charts will vary, but is meaningless. |
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#The mass relates to the magnitude of the prediction; the more massive the celestial object the stronger the prediction. |
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#The duration is determined by the distance between the time given, and the current date. The break between eary and late seems to be 20 days into the month (On the 20th of the month it will be possible to see the early part of that month, indicating the longest possible prediction). |
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#The influence indicates the polarity of the prediction. "Beneficial" indicate a critical success, which will improve the tool quality (and is always a positive prediction). |
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#The expertise indicates the skill. |
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#Any additional messages have to do with quality changes. |
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So the example given is a fairly weak, fairly short (This prediction was taken late in the year), negative prediction on an unspecified skill. Furthermore the bond with the charts improved. |
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== Qualities == |
== Qualities == |
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When {{com|LOOK}}ed at |
When {{com|LOOK}}ed at cards have eight qualities. Known qualities are listed from best to worst. ''Italics'' indicate a potential starting value when purchased. |
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===Portents Brushwork=== |
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''somewhat bright<br> |
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''has a few corrections to aid the user<br> |
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''is quite legible<br> |
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''has some slightly faded writing<br> |
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''has a few <br> |
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has a couple of noticeable smudges<br> |
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===Portents Lines=== |
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''are plainly drawn<br> |
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a better than average chance<br> |
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''a chance <br> |
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a moderate chance<br> |
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a decent chance<br> |
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===Avatars Brushwork=== |
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''average clarity<br> |
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''has a few corrections to aid the user<br> |
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''is quite legible<br> |
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''has some slightly faded writing<br> |
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''has a few <br> |
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has a couple of noticeable smudges<br> |
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===Avatars Lines=== |
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''are plainly drawn<br> |
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a better than average chance<br> |
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''a chance <br> |
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a moderate chance<br> |
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a decent chance<br> |
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===Taisialaen Brushwork=== |
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''average clarity<br> |
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''has a few corrections to aid the user<br> |
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''is quite legible<br> |
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''has some slightly faded writing<br> |
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''has a few <br> |
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has a couple of noticeable smudges<br> |
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===Taisialaen Lines=== |
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''are plainly drawn<br> |
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''has a few corrections to aid the user<br> |
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''is quite legible<br> |
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''has some slightly faded writing<br> |
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''has a few <br> |
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has a couple of noticeable smudges<br> |
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===Age=== |
===Age=== |
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''Looking at the condition of the cards themselves, you see that they are pristine and have not yet been used<br> |
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''Overall, the set of charts looks brand new.<br> |
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Overall, the set of charts is in very good condition. (10 predictions)<br> |
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===Alignment=== |
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Overall, the set of charts is in good condition. (15 predictions)<br> |
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''the edges are slightly out of alignment<br> |
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Overall, the set of charts is in decent condition. (20 predictions)<br> |
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Overall, the set of charts has a few wrinkles and creases. (25 predictions)<br> |
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Overall, the set of charts is very creased. (51 predictions)<br> |
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Overall, the set of charts is a bit tattered and dog-eared. (101 predictions)<br> |
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Overall, the set of charts has some tattered and torn edges. (202 predictions)<br> |
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Overall, the set of charts is torn in a few places. (402 predictions)<br> |
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===Explanation=== |
===Explanation=== |
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''None yet. |
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The exact difference between the quality and the bond of the Zodiac and the Planetary is not yet determined. It seems the Zodiac controls power, Planetary controls duration, Stellar controls the polarity and Celestial controls the skill. However this is all currently conjecture. The Age acts as a counter and controls the breakage chance. |
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== Messages == |
== Messages == |
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''None yet |
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== Notes == |
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To date two sets of Tokka Cards have been sold at the Festival of the Gods. They will soon be available for normal purchase. |
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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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You slide a card off the top of the deck and place it at the bottom.<br> |
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===Calander (Duration)=== |
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The deck becomes warm under your touch, then grows cool again.<br> |
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Akroeg<br> |
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You are struck with the strange, but definite, feeling that the cards in the deck have shifted slightly.<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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You recognize the Tokka deck as a divination tool of the Moon Mages.<br> |
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===Method=== |
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Flipping through the cards, you scan the Portents first. The brushwork is somewhat bright, while the lines forming the images are plainly drawn.<br> |
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Rummage<br> |
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Next, you peruse the Avatars. The brushwork is of average clarity, while the lines forming the images are plainly drawn.<br> |
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Scrutinize<br> |
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Lastly, you browse the Taisialaen. The brushwork is of average clarity, while the lines forming the images are plainly drawn.<br> |
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Flip<br> |
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Looking at the condition of the cards themselves, you see that they are pristine and have not yet been used. When you tap down the cards in your palm, the edges are slightly out of alignment.<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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[[Tokka]] is the name of the deck of cards that [[Moon Mage]]s, primarily the members of the [[:Category:Fortune's Path|Fortune's Path]] sect, use for [[Prediction]]. |
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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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Several versions of Tokka cards have been presented by GMs, but none were ever finished and likely bear little resemblance to what the final product will be. There are still ruined Tokka decks in the game, which were a free give away as TKT ammo item (generic tokka cards can be removed from the deck one at a time). These decks contained 52 cards and have a few verbs, but are no longer available. |
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===Special=== |
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a beneficial influence - Critical success, improves physical qualities.<br> |
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Below is a list of known cards. |
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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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==Known Cards== |
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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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*Joyous Mage: ''Affected [[Primary Magic skill]].'' |
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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 physical qualities.<br> |
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*Moneylender: ''Affected [[Appraisal skill]].'' |
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The charts rip violently, leaving them unusable.<br> |
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*Jester of the Court: ''Affected [[Musical Theory skill]].'' (presplit - Unsure now) |
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*Wounded Veteran: ''Affected [[First Aid skill]].'' |
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*Artificer: ''Affected [[Mechanical Lore skill]].'' |
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*Endless Ocean: ''Affected [[Swimming skill]].'' |
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*Stellar Stairway: ''Affected [[Climbing skill]].'' |
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*River of Aether: ''Affected [[Targeted Magic skill]].'' |
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*The Nimble Dancer: ''Affected [[Evasion skill]].'' |
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*Sulking Hunter: ''Affected [[Skinning skill]].'' |
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*Thief of Hearts: ''Affected [[Disarm Traps skill]].'' |
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*Runebinder: ''Affected [[Astrology skill]].'' |
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*The Crossroads: ''A symbol for the gathering of Fortune's Path members.'' |
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Please note the skill effected relates to the cantrip, and MAY not reflect the actual Tokka Cards. |
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[[Category: Moon Mage Abilities]] |
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[[Category:Fortune's Path]] |
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== Notes == |
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*RP verbs that can be used with mirrors: {{com|WAVE}}, {{com|TRACE}}, {{com|SHAKE}}, {{com|TURN}}, {{com|STARE}}, {{com|ROLL}}, {{com|UNROLL}}. Note: While {{com|ROLL}}ed up several verbs act differently, and the charts cannot be used to predict. |
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*There is a persistant typo with the round time causing improper line breaks, mostly, but not exclusively, when bonding. |
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==Also See== |
==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| ]] |
[[Category:Moon Mage Abilities]][[guild association is::moon mage| ]][[page type is::ability| ]] |
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Revision as of 22:06, 8 November 2008
No recall available
Properties
Tokka Cards have not yet been well studied.
- Sect Affinity: Fortune's Path
Use
Like all prediction tools, before use the mage must know the ALIGN ability (learnable at 4th circle) and have made a successful observation. Furthermore, before the first use, the cards must be RUBbed to bond them to the user. Syntax is to ALIGN <skill/skill set>, the verb to predict with the cards is currently unknown.
Example
None available
Interpretation
No data yet
Qualities
When LOOKed at cards have eight qualities. Known qualities are listed from best to worst. Italics indicate a potential starting value when purchased.
Portents Brushwork
somewhat bright
Portents Lines
are plainly drawn
Avatars Brushwork
average clarity
Avatars Lines
are plainly drawn
Taisialaen Brushwork
average clarity
Taisialaen Lines
are plainly drawn
Age
Looking at the condition of the cards themselves, you see that they are pristine and have not yet been used
Alignment
the edges are slightly out of alignment
Explanation
None yet.
Messages
None yet
Notes
To date two sets of Tokka Cards have been sold at the Festival of the Gods. They will soon be available for normal purchase.
You slide a card off the top of the deck and place it at the bottom.
The deck becomes warm under your touch, then grows cool again.
You are struck with the strange, but definite, feeling that the cards in the deck have shifted slightly.
You recognize the Tokka deck as a divination tool of the Moon Mages.
Flipping through the cards, you scan the Portents first. The brushwork is somewhat bright, while the lines forming the images are plainly drawn.
Next, you peruse the Avatars. The brushwork is of average clarity, while the lines forming the images are plainly drawn.
Lastly, you browse the Taisialaen. The brushwork is of average clarity, while the lines forming the images are plainly drawn.
Looking at the condition of the cards themselves, you see that they are pristine and have not yet been used. When you tap down the cards in your palm, the edges are slightly out of alignment.
Tokka is the name of the deck of cards that Moon Mages, primarily the members of the Fortune's Path sect, use for Prediction.
Several versions of Tokka cards have been presented by GMs, but none were ever finished and likely bear little resemblance to what the final product will be. There are still ruined Tokka decks in the game, which were a free give away as TKT ammo item (generic tokka cards can be removed from the deck one at a time). These decks contained 52 cards and have a few verbs, but are no longer available.
Below is a list of known cards.
Known Cards
- Joyous Mage: Affected Primary Magic skill.
- Moneylender: Affected Appraisal skill.
- Jester of the Court: Affected Musical Theory skill. (presplit - Unsure now)
- Wounded Veteran: Affected First Aid skill.
- Artificer: Affected Mechanical Lore skill.
- Endless Ocean: Affected Swimming skill.
- Stellar Stairway: Affected Climbing skill.
- River of Aether: Affected Targeted Magic skill.
- The Nimble Dancer: Affected Evasion skill.
- Sulking Hunter: Affected Skinning skill.
- Thief of Hearts: Affected Disarm Traps skill.
- Runebinder: Affected Astrology skill.
- The Crossroads: A symbol for the gathering of Fortune's Path members.
Please note the skill effected relates to the cantrip, and MAY not reflect the actual Tokka Cards.
Also See
"Moon mage" is not in the list (None, Bard, Barbarian, Cleric, Empath, Moon Mage, Necromancer, Paladin, Ranger, Thief, ...) of allowed values for the "Guild association is" property.