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Designed after the legendary mirror used by Tezirah, this mirror is a scrying tool used by [[Moon Mage]]s. 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. |
Designed after the legendary mirror used by [[Tezirah]], this mirror is a scrying tool used by [[Moon Mage]]s. 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. |
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== Properties == |
== Properties == |
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*Availability: [[Despondent Elothean|Crossing]]. |
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Mirrors are perhaps the most unique tool. Notable features include: |
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*Visual: No visible indication for skill accuracy or understanding. |
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*High rate of negative predictions |
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*Durability: Very high |
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*Lack of bonding |
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*Bond Rate: Very low |
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*Power Precision: Very low |
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*Seems to change (For better or worse) very slowly |
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*Duration Precision: Low |
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*Sect Affinity: [[Progeny of Tezirah]] |
*Sect Affinity: [[Progeny of Tezirah]] |
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== Use == |
== Use == |
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For general information on how predictions work see the [[Prediction]] article. |
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| ⚫ | Like all prediction tools, before use the |
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| ⚫ | Like all prediction tools, before use the seer must know the {{com|ALIGN}} ability (learnable at 4th circle) and have made a successful observation. Furthermore, before the first use, the mirror must be {{com|RUB}}bed to bond it to the user. Syntax is to {{com|ALIGN}} <skill/skill set>, and then to {{com|GAZE}} into the mirror. In order to predict on another the seer must first {{com|SHOW}} the mirror to the target, and then {{com|GAZE}} into the mirror as before. |
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===Example=== |
===Example=== |
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#The state of the sky regards the power of the prediction; the brighter the sky, the better. |
#The state of the sky regards the power of the prediction; the brighter the sky, the better. |
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#The cloud cover and stance indicate skill set. This is largely useless due to the way {{com|ALIGN}} works, however it can be exploited due to a bug/feature for useful information discussed later. |
#The cloud cover and stance indicate skill set. This is largely useless due to the way {{com|ALIGN}} works, however it can be exploited due to a bug/feature for useful information discussed later. |
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#The size of the item is the duration of the prediction. |
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#The terrain is meaningless. |
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#The |
#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). |
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#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). |
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#The race and gender of the figure is a reflection of the target. |
#The race and gender of the figure is a reflection of the target. |
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#The object of the figure's gaze is the skill, if seen. |
#The object of the figure's gaze is the skill, if seen. |
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== Qualities == |
== Qualities == |
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When {{com|LOOK}}ed at mirrors have |
When {{com|LOOK}}ed at mirrors have six qualities. Qualities are listed from best to worst. As with all tools each message indicates a range. ''Italics'' indicate a potential starting value when purchased. |
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===Clarity=== |
===Clarity=== |
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Revision as of 14:04, 28 February 2010
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.
Properties
- Availability: Crossing.
- Visual: No visible indication for skill accuracy or understanding.
- Durability: Very high
- Bond Rate: Very low
- Power Precision: Very low
- Duration Precision: Low
- Sect Affinity: Progeny of Tezirah
- It is currently trivial to see if the ALIGNed skill was hit in most cases due to cloud cover.
Use
For general information on how predictions work see the Prediction article.
Like all prediction tools, before use the seer must know the ALIGN ability (learnable at 4th circle) and have made a successful observation. Furthermore, before the first use, the mirror must be RUBbed to bond it to the user. Syntax is to ALIGN <skill/skill set>, and then to GAZE into the mirror. In order to predict on another the seer 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
- The state of the sky regards the power of the prediction; the brighter the sky, the better.
- 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.
- The size of the item is the duration of the prediction.
- 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).
- The race and gender of the figure is a reflection of the target.
- The object of the figure's gaze is the skill, if seen.
- 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 mirror decreased.
Qualities
When LOOKed at mirrors have six qualities. Qualities are listed from best to worst. As with all tools each message indicates a range. Italics indicate a potential starting value when purchased.
Clarity
Limpid
Detailed
Sharp
Very clear
Clear
Slightly cloudy
Cloudy
Unclear
Age
Quite younger
Younger
Slightly younger
Tad older
Slightly older
Bit older
Health
Little weaker
Little less healthy
Frame
Tight
Well (25 predictions)
Slightly loose (50 predictions)
Bit loose (100 predictions)
Loose (200 predictions)
Somewhat Flimsy (400 predictions)
Note: These may be off by as many as two predictions, results have been inconsistant. Somewhat Flimsy lasts until at least 630 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 Health 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.
Messages
It is assumed that messages do not have to have a 1:1 relationship with their meaning. This has been confirmed for duration messages by GM-Lohkrian, specifically in the case of Small and Modest-sized duration messages.
Skies (Power)
| Sky #1 | Sky #2 | Min. bonus | Max bonus |
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| Forbidding | Sickly Yellow | 0 | 25 |
| Brooding | Sullen | 26 | 50 |
| Lowering | Murky | 51 | 75 |
| Darkened | Steely | 76 | 100 |
| Gloaming | Twilight | 101 | 125 |
| Cheerfully Rosy | Ablaze with Sunset | 126 | 150 |
| Bright Blue | Sun-filled | 151 | 175 |
| Aglow with Pastel Hues | Pink-tinged Dawn | 176 | ++ |
Size (Duration)
| Size | Min. time | Max time | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tiny | 5:59 | 18:01 | 8:27 |
| Miniscule | 4:56 | 20:16 | 10:55 |
| Wee | 14:51 | 33:55 | 24:19 |
| Diminutive | 14:54 | 35:58 | 26:24 |
| Modest-sized | 30:54 | 1:03:32 | 42:27 |
| Small | 33:58 | 59:57 | 45:44 |
| Big | 47:58 | 1:08:00 | 58:59 |
| Large | 55:59 | 1:18:58 | 1:08:37 |
| Enormous | 1:16:56 | -- | 1:16:56 |
| Immense | 1:11:57 | 1:26:40 | 1:19:19 |
| Monstrous | 1:11:42 | 1:26:59 | 1:19:21 |
| Towering | 1:14:59 | 1:26:18 | 1:22:28 |
Please contact Mozzik if you wish to add data to the average values.
Clouds/Stances
Defense: a few puffy clouds//Laying
Magic: streaked with clouds//Sitting on a stool (also includes evasion, perception, climbing)
Survival: ominous clouds//Kneeling
Offense: a few drifting clouds//Sitting on the ground
Lore: punctuated by streaks of lightning//Standing
It is unknown currently which message scouting, backstabbing and lockpicking fall under.
Landscapes
Mountains
Field
Quarry
Dunes
Hills
Valley
Items
Rock
Light
Fire
Steam
Statue
Energy
Waterway
Fog
Smoke
Waterfall
Tree
Lake
Positive Moods
Cheerful
Calm
Smiling
Serene
Peaceful
Negative Moods
Worried
Unhappy
Sorrowful
Frowning
Cheerless
Special
Angelic/Estatic (sic) - Appears in place of the mood. Critical success, improves Clarity and Age.
The mirror's surface ripples a moment as if it was liquid. It snaps back solid looking clearer than before. - Generic improvement.
The mirror's surface ripples a moment, as if it was liquid. It snaps back solid looking murkier than before. - Generic damage.
The image flashes, and quickly goes translucent. - Fumble, damages Clarity and Age.
Suddenly the glass cracks and shatters!
Notes
- RP verbs that can be used with mirrors: PEER, OBSERVE, STARE, WAVE, TURN, RAISE, CLEAN, KISS and PUNCH (destroys the mirror). Note: While TURNed over several verbs act differently, and the mirror cannot be used to predict.
- If not ALIGNed a divination mirror will act as an ordinary mirror while GAZEing into it.
- Bug: If the ALIGNed skill is hit, despite the skill message, the vision will have puffy clouds and a laying figure (Usually indicative of a defensive prediction) as opposed to the usual skill set message.
- Bug: Several survival skills (as noted above) message as magic skills.
- Typo: Ecstatic is mispelled as Estatic.
Also See
- Ornate Mirror"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.