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[[Spell Scrolls]] are items found in the treasure system or sold in magic stores such as the [[Kalazashi's House of Majik|one]] on [[Ratha]]. They contain a spell that may be learned either permanently ({{ |
[[Spell Scrolls]] are items found in the treasure system or sold in magic stores such as the [[Kalazashi's House of Majik|one]] on [[Ratha]]. They contain a spell that may be learned either permanently ({{com|study}}) or temporarily ({{com|invoke}}). Scrolls from the treasure system are found in varying states of disrepair, with more decrepit scrolls being harder to learn. One's {{skill|arcana}} affects the success of being able to read the scroll and {{tt|INVOKE}} it. You generally need around 100 ranks in Arcana to be able to invoke a scroll, although boosts to Arcana such as [[Constellation Jewelry]] can aid in invoking. |
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==IC Lore== |
==IC Lore== |
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The spells are stored as both written notation on the mental contortions necessary to shape it and as technical drawings of the spell pattern. In addition, the scrolls themselves are magical items that act to confer a measure of understanding that would otherwise be impossible through purely mundane script, which is not only why the scroll will become ash eventually |
The spells are stored as both written notation on the mental contortions necessary to shape it and as technical drawings of the spell pattern. In addition, the scrolls themselves are magical items that act to confer a measure of understanding that would otherwise be impossible through purely mundane script, which is not only why the scroll will become ash eventually.<ref>[[Post:State of the Barbarians' Guild and some questions for you. - 1/22/2009 - 21:44:09]]</ref> |
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===Scroll Appearance=== |
===Scroll Appearance=== |
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Illustrations of complex, three-dimensional shapes cover much of the parchment, which you immediately recognize as a spell pattern taken from different angles and cross-sections. Esoteric words are written in the margins and label the diagrams, but their meanings are not immediately obvious. ''or'' Familiar words are written in the margins and label the diagrams, immediately identifying this as a <''your mana''> pattern. |
Illustrations of complex, three-dimensional shapes cover much of the parchment, which you immediately recognize as a spell pattern taken from different angles and cross-sections. Esoteric words are written in the margins and label the diagrams, but their meanings are not immediately obvious. ''or'' Familiar words are written in the margins and label the diagrams, immediately identifying this as a <''your mana''> pattern. |
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===Study=== |
===Study=== |
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A magic user can permanently learn a spell by {{com|STUDY}}ing it if the caster meets all of the below criteria: |
A magic user can permanently learn a spell by {{com|STUDY}}ing it if the caster meets all of the below criteria: |
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* You have an empty spell slot |
* You have an empty spell slot |
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* The spell analogous or comes from your guild. |
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* The spell falls within one of the guild-sanctioned spellbooks (i.e. the ones your Guildleader will tell you about) even if the spell itself does not. |
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While [[:Category:Teleologic Sorcery Spellbook|Teleologic Sorcery]] is not sanctioned by the [[Moon Mage]] Guild, Moon Mages are able to permanently learn Teleologic spells. |
While [[:Category:Teleologic Sorcery Spellbook|Teleologic Sorcery]] is not officially sanctioned by the [[Moon Mage]] Guild, Moon Mages are able to permanently learn Teleologic spells. The same goes for the other high sorceries ([[Antinomic_Sorcery|antinomic]], and [[Hylomorphic_Sorcery|hylomorphic]]). |
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===Invoke=== |
===Invoke=== |
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A magic user can temporarily learn a spell by using {{com|invoke}} if either: |
A magic user can temporarily learn a spell by using {{com|invoke}} if you have an empty scroll slot and either: |
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* The spell is |
* The spell is analogous |
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* Within your realm |
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* You have permanently learned all of the required spells. IE: Invoking a [[Fire Shard]] scroll will '''not''' make it possible to then invoke a [[Fire Ball]] scroll. |
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* You have the [[Magical_Feats#Scrolls|Magic Theorist feat]] |
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Magicians can have one scroll invoked at a time. If they have the Improved Memory feat, they can invoke a second one. |
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[[Bard|Bards]] ignore the above requirements and can temporarily {{com|invoke}} almost any spell scroll. They still can't learn any spells that are considered exclusive to a guild. |
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[[Moon Mage]]s can also cast [[Unleash]] at most scrolls to prepare a single cast of the spell on it at minimum mana. They will have to use cambrinth or held mana to increase the strength of the cast. There is a chance that the scroll will be destroyed in the process. They are unable to [[Unleash]] spells that are considered exclusive to a guild. |
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==Spells== |
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Even though anyone can invoke any scroll, spells that are '''Signature''' (representing something unique to a guild that no ordinary magician can do by themselves) can only be {{com|cast}} by a member of the appropriate guild. |
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*Ultra Rare: [[Limb Disruption]], [[Venom_(spell)|Venom (spell)]] and [[Incinerate]] |
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*Rare: [[Mana Disruption]], [[Shadow Web]] and [[Ethereal Shield]] |
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*Uncommon: [[Energy Manacles]], [[Huldah's Pall]], [[Darkness]] and [[Manifest Force]] |
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*Common: [[Seal of Deflection]], [[Shape Moonblade]], [[Tenebrous Sense]], [[Sever Thread]], [[Vigil]], [[Glythtide's Gift]], [[Bitter Feast]], [[Compost]], [[Air Bubble]], and [[Strange Arrow]] |
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Revision as of 22:59, 22 January 2013
- For information about Song Scrolls, see here.
Spell Scrolls are items found in the treasure system or sold in magic stores such as the one on Ratha. They contain a spell that may be learned either permanently (STUDY) or temporarily (INVOKE). Scrolls from the treasure system are found in varying states of disrepair, with more decrepit scrolls being harder to learn. One's arcana skill affects the success of being able to read the scroll and INVOKE it. You generally need around 100 ranks in Arcana to be able to invoke a scroll, although boosts to Arcana such as Constellation Jewelry can aid in invoking.
IC Lore
The spells are stored as both written notation on the mental contortions necessary to shape it and as technical drawings of the spell pattern. In addition, the scrolls themselves are magical items that act to confer a measure of understanding that would otherwise be impossible through purely mundane script, which is not only why the scroll will become ash eventually.[1]
Scroll Appearance
Illustrations of complex, three-dimensional shapes cover much of the parchment, which you immediately recognize as a spell pattern taken from different angles and cross-sections. Esoteric words are written in the margins and label the diagrams, but their meanings are not immediately obvious. or Familiar words are written in the margins and label the diagrams, immediately identifying this as a <your mana> pattern.
Use
Look/Read
A magic user can tell by looking at a scroll if it belongs to their mana type. Anyone can read a scroll's title and spell description if they have enough arcana skill.
Study
A magic user can permanently learn a spell by STUDYing it if the caster meets all of the below criteria:
- You have an empty spell slot
- The spell analogous or comes from your guild.
While Teleologic Sorcery is not officially sanctioned by the Moon Mage Guild, Moon Mages are able to permanently learn Teleologic spells. The same goes for the other high sorceries (antinomic, and hylomorphic).
Invoke
A magic user can temporarily learn a spell by using INVOKE if you have an empty scroll slot and either:
- The spell is analogous
- Within your realm
- You have the Magic Theorist feat
Magicians can have one scroll invoked at a time. If they have the Improved Memory feat, they can invoke a second one.
Spells
The material that a scroll is made of will affect its difficulty. From hardest to easiest they are:
- hhr'lav'geluhh bark
- smudged parchment
- tattered papyrus
- wax tablet
- faded vellum
- moldering scroll
- tattered scroll
- yellowed scroll
- clay tablet
- papyrus roll
- fine scroll
- illuminated scroll
- ostracon
- seishaka leaf
Even though anyone can invoke any scroll, spells that are Signature (representing something unique to a guild that no ordinary magician can do by themselves) can only be CAST by a member of the appropriate guild.
A list of scroll-exclusive spells may be found here.