Divination charts

Recall

A collection of star maps, charts, calculations and algorithms, together they are used by Moon Mages to divine the future. Most often used by those of the Celestial Compact, the charts take an unusually logical and direct 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 the immediate future.

The content of the charts, combined with astrological observations, are used by a prophet to calculate the imminent future. In broad terms, the prophet seeks deviations from the expected lay of the stars caused by resonance with the Plane of Probability. Once found, these perturbations are ultimately placed into context by relative positions of the planets.

Many prominent members of the Celestial Compact claim that the rigid, mathematical nature of celestial charts make them uniquely suited for foretelling the arcane arts. As might be expected, this claim is hotly disputed by the other sects though the empirical evidence seems to be on the Compact's side.

Properties

• Sect Affinity: Celestial Compact.
• Domain: Magic. Charts grant a slight bonus to potency and duration when predicting on the Magic skillset.
• Prediction Affinity: Polarity. Divination charts have a slightly higher base physical quality for polarity than other tools.

Note: Divination charts are very easy to decipher for all aspects of prediction, and so are recommended for anyone who only wants to dabble in prediction or doesn't want to bother with the more complicated messaging of other tools.

Availability

The following table includes all known reliable (or semi-reliable, in the case of auctions) sources of charts, with some example wares. Any other wares from the same source will be of the same quality as the example(s). The quality listed in the table is overall craftsmanship, so take care to shop around. In particular, The Future is Now is known for offering charts that are strong on one quality and weaker on others.

Source	Location	Restriction	Example	Price	Currency	Quality
Dwarf	Leth Deriel		rolled vellum charts	5000	Kronars	1) Below Average
						1) Below Average
Celestial Garden Shop	Crossing Moon Mage guild	Celestians	pristine white vellum charts inked in silver	250000	Kronars	2) Average
The Future is Now	Hollow Eve Festival	festival	black celestial charts foiled with brass	5000000	Dokoras	3) Above Average
						4) Very Good
The Future is Now	Hollow Eve Festival	festival	opulent celestial charts sprawled with metallic diagrams	50000000	Dokoras	5) Spectacular
		auction				6) Masterful

Use

Note:See Prediction for complete details on the general process of prediction. Only details specific to divination charts will be covered here.

Prerequisites

• A set of charts that have been INVOKEed to bond them to you.

Syntax

• REVIEW CHARTS to perform a prediction on yourself.
• REVIEW CHARTS WITH <TARGET> to perform a prediction on another player.

Qualities

ANALYZE charts to see their qualities.
See Prediction for detailed general information about divination tool qualities, how they relate to each other, and how they increase or decrease.

Physical Qualities

Physical quality is indicated by the condition of each chart. Potency damage is determined by the condition of the "Zodiac Map," duration damage by the "Table of Astronomical Algorithms," alignment damage by the "Anomalous Discourse," and polarity damage by the "Diagram of Configurations." All four charts use the same messaging for their condition:

• The "<chart>" is a very good example of its kind.
• The "<chart>" is a good example of its kind.
• The "<chart>" is a mundane example of its kind.
• The "<chart>" is an unspectacular example of its kind.
• The "<chart>" is marred by several minor creases.
• The "<chart>" is dog-eared.
• The "<chart>" is folded and tattered.
• The "<chart>" is starting to tear along the folds.

Bond Qualities

Bond quality is indicated by the how experienced you are with the chart. Potency bond is determined by your experience with the "Zodiac Map," the duration bond by the "Table of Astronomical Algorithms," the alignment bond by the "Anomalous Discourse," and the polarity bond by the "Diagram of Configurations." All four use the same messaging for your experience with them:

• You are inexperienced with the "<chart>"
• You are quite inexperienced with the "<chart>"
• You are completely inexperienced with the "<chart>"

Age and Construction Qualities

These are identical for all types of tools. See Prediction for a list of both.

Example

The "Zodiac Map" is dog-eared.

The "Anomalous Discourse" is dog-eared.

The "Diagram of Configurations" is dog-eared.

The "Table of Astrological Algorithms" is marred by several minor creases.

The charts are at least a couple of years old.

They appear to have seen some use.

The overall craftsmanship is below average and the charts should prove slightly susceptible to damage.

Recognizing the investiture as your own, you cautiously probe the charts with your prophetic talent.

You are quite inexperienced with the "Zodiac Map."

You are completely inexperienced with the "Anomalous Discourse."

You are quite inexperienced with the "Diagram of Configurations."

You are quite inexperienced with the "Table of Astrological Algorithms."

These charts have been used a small amount and are not in great condition, nor were they likely well-made to begin with. Each of the charts is rather below average in quality, which means they are not as likely to grow your experience with them any further. Your experience with them is almost nothing, meaning the charts will not perform as well at predicting.

Prediction Interpretation

Potency

Potency is indicated by the severity of the anomaly when comparing the "Zodiac Map" with a constellation. The more severe the anomaly the greater the potency. The constellation appears to be random.
Disclaimer: The power cap is known to be 20% of the ranks of the predicted skill. However, beyond that all ranges listed are estimates only.

Comparing the "Zodiac Map" with your own recent observations you note a <severity> anomaly within the <constellation>.

Severity	%
trivial	1-???
minor	???-???
modest	???-???

Duration

Unlike most tools, divination charts give an exact duration in roisaen/minutes when viewing the "Table of Astrological Algorithms."

With the aid of the "Table of Astrological Algorithms" you conclude this event will hold sway for roisaen.

Skill

The "Anomalous Discourse" chart will in most cases quite clearly list the skill affected.

Consulting the "Anomalous Discourse" you discover that this occurrence holds sway over your <skill phrase>.

Defensive Skills

Skill	Phrase
Brigandine	maneuverability in brigandine armor
Defending	ability to defend yourself
Chain Armor	maneuverability in chain armor
Light Armor	maneuverability in light armor
Parry	ability to parry
Plate Armor	maneuverability in plate armor
Shield Usage	skill with shields
Endurance

Lore Skills

Skill	Phrase
Alchemy	skill with alchemy
Appraisal	ability to assess objects and people
Enchanting
Engineering	skill with engineering
Forging	skill with forging
Mechanical Lore	skill with mechanical devices
Outfitting	skill with outfitting
Performance	ability to perform
Scholarship	scholarly abilities
Tactics	tactical ability
Bardic Lore	Bardic skill
Empathy	empathy
Trading	ability to turn a profit

Magic Skills

Skill	Phrase
Arcana	aptitude with magical devices
Attunement	aptitude for channeling mana
Augmentation	aptitude for augmentation magic
Debilitation	aptitude for debilitation magic
Primary Magic	aptitude for magic
Targeted Magic	aptitude for targeted magic
Sorcery	aptitude for blending different mana types
Utility	aptitude for utility magic
Warding	aptitude for warding magic
Astrology	astrological aptitude
Summoning	summoning skill
Theurgy	ability to call on the Immortals

Offense Skills

Skill	Symbol
Bow	accuracy with bows
Brawling	ability to brawl.
Crossbow	accuracy with crossbows
Heavy Thrown	accuracy with heavy throwing weapons
Large Blunt	skill with large blunt weapons
Large Edged	skill with large blades
Light Thrown	accuracy with small throwing weapons
Melee Mastery	ability with melee weapons
Missile Mastery	accuracy with ranged weapons
Offhand Weapon	ability to wield an offhand weapon
Polearms	skill with polearms
Slings	accuracy with slings
Small Blunt	skill with small blunt weapons
Small Edged	skill with small blades
Staves	skill with staves
Twohanded Blunt	skill with twohanded blunt weapons
Twohanded Edged	skill with twohanded blades
Expertise	his expertise in combat

Survival Skills

Skill	Symbol
Athletics	athletic ability
Evasion	ability to evade attacks
First Aid	your medical skills
Locksmithing	skill with locks
Outdoorsmanship	ability to survive in the wild
Perception	perception
Skinning	ability to skin game
Stealth	ability to conceal your actions
Thievery	illicit activities
Backstab	ability to ambush others
Scouting	ability to scout his/her surroundings
Thanatology	n/a

Polarity

Polarity is determined by the planet that is the dominant influence when referencing the "Diagram of Configurations." Planets closer to the sun indicate a bonus and the planets further from the sun provide a curse. The only exception is Durgaulda, the 12th planet which provides a bonus. This is the only aspect of divination charts the requires a bit of extra deciphering, and can easily be circumvented by using EXP MODS to determine polarity.

Referencing the "Diagram of Configurations" you determine that <planet> is the dominant influence.

• Bonus: Durgaulda, Dawgolesh, Estrilda, Penhetia, Verena, Yoakena
• Curse: Ismenia, Merewalda, Morleena, Szeldia, Er'qutra, Amlothi

Special Messages

Special messages usually indicate either damage to a physical quality or an increase to a bond quality, although it can also indicate a polarity inversion or a prediction averaging.

• The threads of prophecy respond sluggishly to your efforts, as if already strained.

You already have a prediction on that skill. Your two predictions are now averaged.

• You feel this prediction has enhanced your understanding of the "<chart>".

The bond strength of the chart has increased.

• Unfortunately you notice some new wear on the "<chart>".

Damage to the given chart.

• ???

Critical fumble. Damage to all physical qualities, bond qualities decreased slightly (unless at maximum), and guaranteed to be a nasty curse.

• ???

Polarity inversion. Possibly turned due to skill, full prediction pool, or polarity bond quality.

Example

Comparing the "Zodiac Map" with your own recent observations you note a modest anomaly within the constellation of the Cow.

Consulting the "Anomalous Discourse" you discover that this occurrence holds sway over your skill with small blades.

You hesitate a moment, mentally correcting a calculation before referencing the "Diagram of Configurations" you determine that Estrilda is the dominant influence.

With the aid of the "Table of Astrological Algorithms" you conclude this event will hold sway for twenty-one roisaen.

Unfortunately you notice some new wear on the "Zodiac Map".

This is a very weak, very short, negative prediction (curse) on the Arcana skill. The Krr-tich bone was damaged, reducing its quality, but the conduit of the Sek-rith increased.

Verbs

• Everyone: BEAM, BLINK, BREAK (destroys the charts), EAT, GASP, PAT, ROLL, SCREAM, SHAKE, TRACE, TURN, UNROLL, and WAVE.
• Celestians: ARRANGE, CLENCH, HUG, HUM, READ, and STARE.
• Note: While ROLLed up most verbs act differently, and the charts cannot be used to predict.

Creation

Creation of divination charts is not yet possible. Presumably it will use the Enchanting skill.

Variations

Note: Due to a technical error with the site, the following list may also contains some mundane charts or star charts and be missing some divination charts.

	Rare
Coarse paper celestial charts	true
Katamba-black celestial charts detailed in gold ink	true
Midnight-hued celestial charts chalked with six towers	true
Crimson celestial charts detailed in black ink	true
Bejeweled celestial charts covered in night diamonds	true
Icy-blue celestial charts detailed in dark blue ink	true
Heavily annotated celestial charts covered in scratchy writing	true
Parchment celestial charts bearing the seal of the Celestial Compact	true
Celestial charts delicately traced onto jaalmin backing	true
Onionskin celestial charts	true
Starlight velvet celestial charts pressed with orichalcum foil clockwork	true
Celestial charts of dusky ialalhe illuminated by moonsilver leaf	true

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