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<small>[[Prediction#Tools|< Prediction Tools]]</small>
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''If memory serves, this bowl is tool used by [[Moon Mage]]s to scry into the future. You remember that bowls carved with such sigils are divination tools used by Moon Mages and preferred by those mages that call themselves the [[Prophets of G'nar-Peth|Prophets of G'Nar Peth]]. Traditionally carved from a single piece of sandstone and etched with the mysterious sigils only Moon Mages seem to understand, scrying bowls are used by mages trained in astrology as a tool for divination. It is said that the first bowls were filled with water from the Garden of G'Nar Peth, though whether that is a legend held by the Prophets themselves or merely a tale told by outsiders is unclear.
''If memory serves, this bowl is tool used by [[Moon Mage]]s to scry into the future. You remember that bowls carved with such sigils are divination tools used by Moon Mages and preferred by those mages that call themselves the [[Prophets of G'nar-Peth|Prophets of G'Nar Peth]]. Traditionally carved from a single piece of sandstone and etched with the mysterious sigils only Moon Mages seem to understand, scrying bowls are used by mages trained in astrology as a tool for divination. It is said that the first bowls were filled with water from the Garden of G'Nar Peth, though whether that is a legend held by the Prophets themselves or merely a tale told by outsiders is unclear.


== Properties ==
== General Information ==
'''Sect Affinity'''
Bowls are a surprisingly elegant tool given their creators. Notable features include:
*[[Prophets of G'nar Peth]]
*Require water to function, which must be replaced after fumbles
*Very low curse rate due to ease of turning predictions
*Prone to significant misreads in power and duration
*Has no age factor, and as such tends to be a durable tool
*Has the least number of qualities of any tool
*Very sluggish bonding, though physical qualities change at a normal rate.
*Understanding skill messages require knowledge of [[Constellation Jewelry]] combinations
*Sect Affinity: [[Prophets of G'nar Peth]]


'''Availability'''
== Use ==
*[[Krrish's Bones]] in Therenborough
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 bowl must be {{com|RUB}}bed to bond it to the user. Syntax is to {{com|ALIGN}} <skill/skill set>, and then to {{com|GAZE}} BOWL. In order to predict on another the mage must {{com|SHOW}} the bowl to the target and then {{com|GAZE}} into it as before. '''Note:''' Predicting on others is occasionally buggy with this tool, and best avoided until this issue has been corrected.
*[[Sandstone Creations]] in Muspar'I


===Example===
== Usage ==
''You gaze into the bowl, your hand moving around its lip until it completes a full circle. You dip your fingers gently into the ice-cold water and raise them above the bowl. As the drops fall from your fingertips, they cause ripples which race across the surface. The water quickly grows still, leaving no trace of the disturbance. As you gaze into the water, it becomes illuminated by the white of the Owl and the Sun as their carvings glow steadily along the bowl's edge.


As with any prediction tool, the mage must {{com|INVOKE}} a bond with a divination bowl before it can be used to make a prediction''':
===Interpretation===
#The method of dipping will vary, but is meaningless.
#The temperature of the water relates to the magnitude of the prediction; hotter water indicates a stronger prediction.
#The duration is determined by the duration of the ripples, however only the second line that speaks about how long they exist appears to be relivant.
#The color of the sigils indicates the polarity. White and blue-white are positive whereas red and red-orange are negative.
#The sigils indicate the skill by showing the sigils used to create a [[Constellation Jewelry]] for the skill. Blue-white or red-orange indicate a trine and that rune should be counted double if three seperate sigils are not shown.
#Any additional messages have to do with quality changes.


'''>invoke my bowl<br>
So the example given is a very weak, very short, positive prediction on the magical devices skill.
''You cautiously extend your prophetic talent towards your starstone bowl. You find the vessel empty and allow your aptitude to flow into the bowl, completing it and leaving it prophetically aware.

Before use, the mage must {{com|FILL}} the divination bowl with water as a prophetic ingredient''':

'''>fill my bowl with water<br>
''You fill the bowl with water.

The mage will only need to replace the water if the bowl experiences a critical fumble, which will dump the water from the bowl.

== Syntax ==
After making a successful observation of a celestial body:
* {{com|ALIGN}} <skill set/skill> (2 seconds)
* {{com|GAZE}} {{tt|my bowl}}: To perform a prediction on yourself. (10 seconds)

* {{com|SHOW}} {{tt|my bowl to}} {{tt|<person>}}: To specify your prediction target. (2 seconds)
* {{com|GAZE}} {{tt|my bowl}}: To perform a prediction upon that <person>. (10 seconds)
For more information, see the [[Prediction]] article.

== Notes ==

*While holding the bowl in one hand, the second hand must be empty to swirl and manipulate the water during a prediction. Otherwise, the mage will need to empty the other hand and start over at the {{com|ALIGN}} step.

*If a bowl without water is used for a prediction, the messaging will alert the mage as to what is wrong''':

'''>gaze my bowl<br>
''You gaze at a starstone bowl fitted to a clockwork base, but get the feeling something is missing.

*Bowl role playing verbs that work only or message differently for G'nar Pethians: {{com|DROOL}} at, {{com|KISS}}, {{com|PAT}}, and {{com|WINK}}.


== Qualities ==
== Qualities ==


===Physical Qualities===
When LOOKed at bowls have four qualities. Known qualities are listed from best to worst. ''Italics'' indicate a potential starting value when purchased.
Raesh once said that he believed that bowls would give a slight bonus to lore predictions.


===Sigils===
====Potency damage====
Potency damage is indicated by the porosity of the sandstone.
The sigils on the bowl are in sharp clarity<br>
*The stone's porosity is reminiscent of mistglass.
The sigils on the bowl are clear, with solid lines<br>
*The stone is unbelievably porous.
The sigils on the bowl are sharp<br>
*The stone is extremely porous.
''The sigils on the bowl are clear<br>
*The stone is very porous.
''The sigils on the bowl are slightly faded<br>
*The stone is rather porous.
''The sigils on the bowl are fading<br>
*The stone has an above average porosity.
''The sigils on the bowl are fading and dull<br>
*The stone is of average porosity.
*The stone has a below average porosity.
*The stone is rather nonporous.
*The stone is very nonporous.
*The stone is extremely nonporous.
*The stone is completely nonporous.


===Sigil Bond===
====Duration damage====
Duration damage manifests as the smoothness of the bowl's interior.
Promising chance<br>
*The interior of the bowl is perfectly rounded, without the slightest bump or crack.
''Fair chance<br>
*The interior of the bowl is perfectly rounded.
*The interior of the bowl is exceptionally well-rounded and smooth.
*The interior of the bowl is very well-rounded.
*The interior of the bowl is well-rounded.
*The interior of the bowl is rounded.
*The interior of the bowl is worn in a few spots.
*The interior of the bowl is no longer round and has a few chips.
*The interior of the bowl is quite bumpy and uneven.
*The interior of the bowl has several cracks and chips.
*The interior of the bowl is marred by cracks and several large chips.
*The interior of the bowl is horrifically chipped and a large crack runs through the center.


===Bowl===
====Alignment damage====
Alignment damage can be determined by the brightness of the sigils.
Round, with a few small cracks<br>
*The six major sigils radiate brightly, the complex network between them is perfectly illuminated.
''Round and has a few cracks and chips<br>
*The six major sigils radiate brightly like the sun.
''Round, though a few chips mar it<br>
*The six major sigils glow prominently, not unlike gaethzen.
''Mostly round, interrupted by some chips and cracks<br>
*The six major sigils glow steadily like moonlight.
''Has several cracks and chips<br>
*The six major sigils twinkle like stars.
*The six major sigils glisten as parts of the sigils fade in and out.
*The six major sigils glow faintly as occasional shadows wind through the network.
*The six major sigils have become quite dim.
*The six major sigils fade in and out.
*The six major sigils struggle to remain illuminated.
*The six major sigils are damaged, giving off only a faint glimmer of light.
*The six major sigils are in terrible shape, stifled and barely luminescent.


===Bowl Bond===
====Polarity damage====
Polarity damage is reflected in the shadows that appear.
''Fair chance<br>
*The inner rim instantly forms a perfect circle of shifting Katamba black.
*The inner rim is rapidly eclipsed by the shadows.
*The inner rim rapidly darkens.
*The inner rim ripples as it transitions to darkness.
*The inner rim turns a shadowy black.
*The inner rim fogs over with shadows.
*The inner rim is obscured by shadows plodding their way around its circumference.
*The inner rim leisurely darkens as shadows drift over its surface.
*The inner rim darkens with a noticeable delay.
*The inner rim takes a while before beginning to darken.
*The inner rim eventually grows dim.
*The inner rim takes what feels like an eternity to darken.


===Explanation===
===Bond Qualities===
When you analyze the bowl, you will have a vision about a vessel. This reflects your bond with the bowl.
The exact role of each quality hasn't yet been determined. The bonds are somehow related to the ability of the bowl to turn predictions positive.


== Messages ==
====Potency bond====
How full the vessel is with water.<br>
Your mind's eye sees that vessel's water level is terribly low, mostly droplets at the bottom. (1/10)<br>
Your mind's eye sees that vessel's water level just covers the bottom. (2/10)<br>
Your mind's eye sees that vessel's water level is enough to dip your fingers into.(3/10)<br>
Your mind's eye sees that vessel's water level is only about a quarter full.(4/10)<br>
Your mind's eye sees that vessel's water level is less than half full.(5/10)<br>
Your mind's eye sees that vessel's water level is filled about halfway.(6/10)<br>
Your mind's eye sees that vessel's water level is mostly filled.(7/10)<br>
Your mind's eye sees that vessel's water level is very full. (8/10)<br>
Your mind's eye sees that vessel's water level is extremely-well filled, coming to just below the rim. (9/10)<br>
Your mind's eye sees that vessel's water level is perfectly filled, the surface of the water domes slightly over the rim. (10/10)<br>


===Method===
====Duration bond====
The stillness of the water.<br>
carefully<br>
The surface of the water sloshes violently back and forth. (1/10)<br>
gingerly<br>
The surface of the water climbs the sides of the vessel as it splashes about. (2/10)<br>
gently<br>
The surface of the water bounces from side to side. (3/10)<br>
slowly<br>
The surface of the water undulates within the vessel. (4/10)<br>
deftly<br>
The surface of the water is criss-crossed with overlapping ripples. (5/10)<br>
swiftly<br>
The surface of the water slowly ripples out from its the center. (6/10)<br>
quickly<br>
The surface of the water is relatively calm. (7/10)<br>
confidently<br>
The surface of the water is very still, reflections dancing on the surface. (8/10)<br>
The surface of the water is extremely still, with only a slight waver in the reflections. (9/10)<br>
The surface of the water is perfectly still, creating a gorgeous reflecting pool. (10/10)<br>


===Temperature (Power)===
====Alignment bond====
The clarity of the water.<br>
Gelid<br>
The liquid within the vessel is tenebrous and murky, blocking out anything beneath the surface. (1/10)<br>
Ice-cold<br>
The liquid within the vessel swirls turbid and brown, obstructing the bottom. (Skill 2/10).<br>
Cold<br>
The liquid within the vessel looks like cream in coffee.(3/10)<br>
Frigid<br>
The liquid within the vessel is dark and translucent.(4/10)<br>
Cool<br>
The liquid within the vessel is chalky like whey.(5/10)<br>
Tepid<br>
The liquid within the vessel is semitransparent and hazy.(6/10)<br>
Lukewarm<br>
The liquid within the vessel is partly clear with a pocket of white clouding. (7/10)<br>
Warm<br>
The liquid within the vessel is mostly clear and golden colored, like oil.(8/10)<br>
Hot<br>
The liquid within the vessel is crystal blue, like sea water.(9/10)<br>
Steamy<br>
The liquid within the vessel is perfectly clear, like fresh spring water. (Skill 10/10).
Scalding<br>
''Note: these are only roughly ordered.


===Ripples #1 (Meaningless)===
====Polarity bond====
chase each other across the water's surface<br>
Any debris in the water.<br>
The water is terribly foul, with large pieces of floating debris.(1/10)<br>
race across the surface<br>
The water is riddled with suspended bits of dark debris.(2/10)<br>
dance around the bowl's rim<br>
The water has small pebbles that have sunk to the bottom. (3/10)<br>
play over the water<br>
The water is sandy.(4/10)<br>
cross and crisscross over the water's surface<br>
The water suspends threads of black debris.(5/10)<br>
The water has chips of paint floating in it.(6/10)<br>
The water is mostly strained of debris.(7/10)<br>
The water is without debris, but some sediment has settled to the bottom.(8/10)<br>
The water is almost flawless, without any obstructing debris.(9/10)<br>
The water has been perfectly filtered, not even an air bubble clings to the bottom.(10/10)<br>


===Age and construction qualities===
===Ripples #2 (Duration)===
These are identical for all types of tools. See [[Prediction]] for a list of both.
The water quickly grows still, leaving no trace of the disturbance.<br>
The ripples run playfully along the bowl's edge, and fade away in just a few seconds.<br>
Moving in rapid oscillations, the ripples die down after a moment.<br>
The ripples remain for a short while, then gently subside into stillness.<br>
The ripples dance with each other for several seconds before disappearing.<br>
The ripples form their complex pattern for some time before finally leaving the water as still as it began.<br>
You wait patiently as the ripples slowly run their course, lazily chasing each other in slow moving lines.<br>
''Note: these are only roughly ordered.


== Interpretation ==
===Sigils===
A prediction's outcome can be interpreted from:
See [[Constellation Jewelry]]


*The potency is reflected in the temperature of the water.
===Special===
*The duration is seen in how long the ripples last.
Your bond with the bowl made this so. - Prediction turned by bond with the bowl<br>
*The skill is reflected in the primary sigils that illuminate during the prediction (see Skill messaging below)
Your knowledge of the heavens made this so. - Prediction turned by skill, more likely with more observations<br>
*The polarity is seen in the color of the sigils.
You feel a strengthening of the bond between you and your bowl. - Generic increase in bond<br>
You feel a weakening of your bond with the bowl. - Generic weakening in bond<br>
You notice a rough spot on the bowl has been worn smooth by the motion of the water. - Generic physical improvement<br>
A small chip breaks loose from the bowl leaving an indentation. - Generic physical damage<br>
The water silvers for a brief moment before clearing up again. - Critical success, improves one of both physical qualities<br>
As you gaze into the water it flashes brightly causing your hand to jostle the bowl tumbling it to the ground splashing the water out. - Fumble, damages one or both physical quality. '''Drops the bowl onto the ground, and causes it to spill the water!'''<br>
Suddenly the bowl cracks and splits into many pieces!<br>


== Notes ==
===Skill messaging===

*RP verbs that can be used with bowls: (NYI)
====Magic====
*Unlike most tools, bowls require the second hand to be empty to use them. Furthermore attempting to predict without a free hand will force you to {{com|ALIGN}} again.
{|class="wikitable"
*Bug: There is currently a bug with predicting on others, the exact nature is unclear but sometimes it stops working and spams GMs with error messages when trying to SHOW it to others. Sometimes this also manifests as predictions applying to the wrong target after one has been performed on another person.
|-
*There is a persistant typo with the round time causing improper line breaks, mostly, but not exclusively, when bonding.
!Skill!!Sigils
|-
!|Primary Magic
||Owl and Katamba
|-
!|Attunement
||Owl and Xibar
|-
!|Arcana
||Owl and the Sun
|-
!|Targeted Magic
||Owl and the Wolf
|-
!|Augmentation
||Owl and the Wolverine
|-
!|Debilitation
||Owl and the Shark
|-
!|Utility
||Owl and the Wren
|-
!|Warding
||Owl and the Lion
|-
!|Sorcery
||Owl and Katamba
|-
!|Astrology
||all the sigils
|-
!|Summoning
||Owl and the Wolf
|-
!|Theurgy
||Owl and the Ox
|}

* Note that [[Primary Magic]] and [[Sorcery]] share the same sigil combination (Owl and Katamba). It has not been confirmed whether this is intended or a bug.

====Lore====
{|class="wikitable"
|-
!Skill!!Sigils
|-
!|Forging
||Wren and the Raven
|-
!|Engineering
||Wren and the Ox
|-
!|Outfitting
||Wren and the Cat
|-
!|Alchemy
||Wren and the Unicorn
|-
!|Enchanting
||Wren and the Wolf
|-
!|Scholarship
||Wren and the Owl
|-
!|Appraisal
||Wren and Xibar
|-
!|Performance
||Wren, Wren and Katamba
|-
!|Tactics
||Wren and the Lion
|-
!|Bardic Lore
||Wren and the Donkey
|-
!|Empathy
||Wren, Unicorn, and Xibar
|-
!|Trading
||Wren, Wren and Xibar
|}

====Offensive combat====
{|class="wikitable"
|-
!Skill!!Sigils
|-
!|Small Edged
||Coyote and the Cat
|-
!|Large Edged
||Coyote and the Lion
|-
!|Twohanded Edged
||Coyote and the Panther
|-
!|Small Blunt
||Coyote and the Weasel
|-
!|Large Blunt
||Coyote and the Viper
|-
!|Twohanded Blunt
||Coyote and the Shark
|-
!|Slings
||Coyote and the Boar
|-
!|Bow
||Coyote and the Nightingale
|-
!|Crossbow
||Coyote and the Dove
|-
!|Staves
||Coyote and the Dolphin
|-
!|Polearms
||Coyote and the Unicorn
|-
!|Light Thrown
||Coyote and the Wren
|-
!|Heavy Thrown
||Coyote and the Raven
|-
!|Brawling
||Coyote and the Wolverine
|-
!|Offhand Weapon
||Coyote and the Heron
|-
!|Melee Mastery
||Coyote and the Ox
|-
!|Missile Mastery
||Coyote and the Vulture
|-
!|Expertise
||Coyote and the Ram
|}

====Defensive combat====
{|class="wikitable"
|-
!Skill!!Sigils
|-
!|Shield
||Phoenix and the Wolverine
|-
!|Light Armor
||Phoenix and the Magpie
|-
!|Chain Armor
||Phoenix and the Weasel
|-
!|Brigandine
||Phoenix and the Viper
|-
!|Plate Armor
||Phoenix and the Albatross
|-
!|Defending
||Phoenix and the Boar
|-
!|Parry Ability
||Coyote and the Cobra
|-
!|Conviction
||Phoenix and the Lion
|-
|}

====Survival====
{|class="wikitable"
|-
!Skill!!Sigils
|-
!|Evasion
||Phoenix and the Scorpion
|-
!|Athletics
||Phoenix, Lion, and the Dolphin
|-
!|Perception
||Phoenix and Xibar
|-
!|Stealth
||Phoenix and Katamba
|-
!|Locksmithing
||Phoenix and the Raven
|-
!|Thievery
||Phoenix and the Panther
|-
!|First Aid
||Phoenix and the Unicorn
|-
!|Outdoorsmanship
||Phoenix and the Sun
|-
!|Skinning
||Phoenix and the Ram
|-
!|Backstab
||Phoenix and Katamba
|-
!|Scouting
||Phoenix, Ram, and the Cat
|-
!|Thanatology
||n/a
|}

* As far as is known, Thanatology predictions are impossible. Attempting an alignment on Thanatology will incur a stun, give an unclean soul, and trigger the following message:

''Pain! A concept erupts from the back of your mind, cold and crushing. For a few, sharp moments you experience The End -- the death of stars and the deconstruction of fate as a metaphysical force.''
''The death of the universe orbits... something. Some force or some entity. Something you cannot see that you have an unconscious need not to.''<br>
''It sees you.


==Also See==
==Variations==
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* [[Item:Enruned sandstone bowl|Enruned sandstone bowl]]
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Latest revision as of 00:41, 19 June 2021

< Prediction Tools


If memory serves, this bowl is tool used by Moon Mages to scry into the future. You remember that bowls carved with such sigils are divination tools used by Moon Mages and preferred by those mages that call themselves the Prophets of G'Nar Peth. Traditionally carved from a single piece of sandstone and etched with the mysterious sigils only Moon Mages seem to understand, scrying bowls are used by mages trained in astrology as a tool for divination. It is said that the first bowls were filled with water from the Garden of G'Nar Peth, though whether that is a legend held by the Prophets themselves or merely a tale told by outsiders is unclear.

General Information

Sect Affinity

Availability

Usage

As with any prediction tool, the mage must INVOKE a bond with a divination bowl before it can be used to make a prediction:

>invoke my bowl
 You cautiously extend your prophetic talent towards your starstone bowl. You find the vessel empty and allow your aptitude to flow into the bowl, completing it and leaving it prophetically aware.

Before use, the mage must FILL the divination bowl with water as a prophetic ingredient:

>fill my bowl with water
 You fill the bowl with water.

The mage will only need to replace the water if the bowl experiences a critical fumble, which will dump the water from the bowl.

Syntax

After making a successful observation of a celestial body:

  • ALIGN <skill set/skill> (2 seconds)
  • GAZE MY BOWL: To perform a prediction on yourself. (10 seconds)
  • SHOW MY BOWL TO <PERSON>: To specify your prediction target. (2 seconds)
  • GAZE MY BOWL: To perform a prediction upon that <person>. (10 seconds)

For more information, see the Prediction article.

Notes

  • While holding the bowl in one hand, the second hand must be empty to swirl and manipulate the water during a prediction. Otherwise, the mage will need to empty the other hand and start over at the ALIGN step.
  • If a bowl without water is used for a prediction, the messaging will alert the mage as to what is wrong:

>gaze my bowl
 You gaze at a starstone bowl fitted to a clockwork base, but get the feeling something is missing.

  • Bowl role playing verbs that work only or message differently for G'nar Pethians: DROOL at, KISS, PAT, and WINK.

Qualities

Physical Qualities

Raesh once said that he believed that bowls would give a slight bonus to lore predictions.

Potency damage

Potency damage is indicated by the porosity of the sandstone.

  • The stone's porosity is reminiscent of mistglass.
  • The stone is unbelievably porous.
  • The stone is extremely porous.
  • The stone is very porous.
  • The stone is rather porous.
  • The stone has an above average porosity.
  • The stone is of average porosity.
  • The stone has a below average porosity.
  • The stone is rather nonporous.
  • The stone is very nonporous.
  • The stone is extremely nonporous.
  • The stone is completely nonporous.

Duration damage

Duration damage manifests as the smoothness of the bowl's interior.

  • The interior of the bowl is perfectly rounded, without the slightest bump or crack.
  • The interior of the bowl is perfectly rounded.
  • The interior of the bowl is exceptionally well-rounded and smooth.
  • The interior of the bowl is very well-rounded.
  • The interior of the bowl is well-rounded.
  • The interior of the bowl is rounded.
  • The interior of the bowl is worn in a few spots.
  • The interior of the bowl is no longer round and has a few chips.
  • The interior of the bowl is quite bumpy and uneven.
  • The interior of the bowl has several cracks and chips.
  • The interior of the bowl is marred by cracks and several large chips.
  • The interior of the bowl is horrifically chipped and a large crack runs through the center.

Alignment damage

Alignment damage can be determined by the brightness of the sigils.

  • The six major sigils radiate brightly, the complex network between them is perfectly illuminated.
  • The six major sigils radiate brightly like the sun.
  • The six major sigils glow prominently, not unlike gaethzen.
  • The six major sigils glow steadily like moonlight.
  • The six major sigils twinkle like stars.
  • The six major sigils glisten as parts of the sigils fade in and out.
  • The six major sigils glow faintly as occasional shadows wind through the network.
  • The six major sigils have become quite dim.
  • The six major sigils fade in and out.
  • The six major sigils struggle to remain illuminated.
  • The six major sigils are damaged, giving off only a faint glimmer of light.
  • The six major sigils are in terrible shape, stifled and barely luminescent.

Polarity damage

Polarity damage is reflected in the shadows that appear.

  • The inner rim instantly forms a perfect circle of shifting Katamba black.
  • The inner rim is rapidly eclipsed by the shadows.
  • The inner rim rapidly darkens.
  • The inner rim ripples as it transitions to darkness.
  • The inner rim turns a shadowy black.
  • The inner rim fogs over with shadows.
  • The inner rim is obscured by shadows plodding their way around its circumference.
  • The inner rim leisurely darkens as shadows drift over its surface.
  • The inner rim darkens with a noticeable delay.
  • The inner rim takes a while before beginning to darken.
  • The inner rim eventually grows dim.
  • The inner rim takes what feels like an eternity to darken.

Bond Qualities

When you analyze the bowl, you will have a vision about a vessel. This reflects your bond with the bowl.

Potency bond

How full the vessel is with water.
Your mind's eye sees that vessel's water level is terribly low, mostly droplets at the bottom. (1/10)
Your mind's eye sees that vessel's water level just covers the bottom. (2/10)
Your mind's eye sees that vessel's water level is enough to dip your fingers into.(3/10)
Your mind's eye sees that vessel's water level is only about a quarter full.(4/10)
Your mind's eye sees that vessel's water level is less than half full.(5/10)
Your mind's eye sees that vessel's water level is filled about halfway.(6/10)
Your mind's eye sees that vessel's water level is mostly filled.(7/10)
Your mind's eye sees that vessel's water level is very full. (8/10)
Your mind's eye sees that vessel's water level is extremely-well filled, coming to just below the rim. (9/10)
Your mind's eye sees that vessel's water level is perfectly filled, the surface of the water domes slightly over the rim. (10/10)

Duration bond

The stillness of the water.
The surface of the water sloshes violently back and forth. (1/10)
The surface of the water climbs the sides of the vessel as it splashes about. (2/10)
The surface of the water bounces from side to side. (3/10)
The surface of the water undulates within the vessel. (4/10)
The surface of the water is criss-crossed with overlapping ripples. (5/10)
The surface of the water slowly ripples out from its the center. (6/10)
The surface of the water is relatively calm. (7/10)
The surface of the water is very still, reflections dancing on the surface. (8/10)
The surface of the water is extremely still, with only a slight waver in the reflections. (9/10)
The surface of the water is perfectly still, creating a gorgeous reflecting pool. (10/10)

Alignment bond

The clarity of the water.
The liquid within the vessel is tenebrous and murky, blocking out anything beneath the surface. (1/10)
The liquid within the vessel swirls turbid and brown, obstructing the bottom. (Skill 2/10).
The liquid within the vessel looks like cream in coffee.(3/10)
The liquid within the vessel is dark and translucent.(4/10)
The liquid within the vessel is chalky like whey.(5/10)
The liquid within the vessel is semitransparent and hazy.(6/10)
The liquid within the vessel is partly clear with a pocket of white clouding. (7/10)
The liquid within the vessel is mostly clear and golden colored, like oil.(8/10)
The liquid within the vessel is crystal blue, like sea water.(9/10)
The liquid within the vessel is perfectly clear, like fresh spring water. (Skill 10/10).

Polarity bond

Any debris in the water.
The water is terribly foul, with large pieces of floating debris.(1/10)
The water is riddled with suspended bits of dark debris.(2/10)
The water has small pebbles that have sunk to the bottom. (3/10)
The water is sandy.(4/10)
The water suspends threads of black debris.(5/10)
The water has chips of paint floating in it.(6/10)
The water is mostly strained of debris.(7/10)
The water is without debris, but some sediment has settled to the bottom.(8/10)
The water is almost flawless, without any obstructing debris.(9/10)
The water has been perfectly filtered, not even an air bubble clings to the bottom.(10/10)

Age and construction qualities

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

Interpretation

A prediction's outcome can be interpreted from:

  • The potency is reflected in the temperature of the water.
  • The duration is seen in how long the ripples last.
  • The skill is reflected in the primary sigils that illuminate during the prediction (see Skill messaging below)
  • The polarity is seen in the color of the sigils.

Skill messaging

Magic

Skill Sigils
Primary Magic Owl and Katamba
Attunement Owl and Xibar
Arcana Owl and the Sun
Targeted Magic Owl and the Wolf
Augmentation Owl and the Wolverine
Debilitation Owl and the Shark
Utility Owl and the Wren
Warding Owl and the Lion
Sorcery Owl and Katamba
Astrology all the sigils
Summoning Owl and the Wolf
Theurgy Owl and the Ox
  • Note that Primary Magic and Sorcery share the same sigil combination (Owl and Katamba). It has not been confirmed whether this is intended or a bug.

Lore

Skill Sigils
Forging Wren and the Raven
Engineering Wren and the Ox
Outfitting Wren and the Cat
Alchemy Wren and the Unicorn
Enchanting Wren and the Wolf
Scholarship Wren and the Owl
Appraisal Wren and Xibar
Performance Wren, Wren and Katamba
Tactics Wren and the Lion
Bardic Lore Wren and the Donkey
Empathy Wren, Unicorn, and Xibar
Trading Wren, Wren and Xibar

Offensive combat

Skill Sigils
Small Edged Coyote and the Cat
Large Edged Coyote and the Lion
Twohanded Edged Coyote and the Panther
Small Blunt Coyote and the Weasel
Large Blunt Coyote and the Viper
Twohanded Blunt Coyote and the Shark
Slings Coyote and the Boar
Bow Coyote and the Nightingale
Crossbow Coyote and the Dove
Staves Coyote and the Dolphin
Polearms Coyote and the Unicorn
Light Thrown Coyote and the Wren
Heavy Thrown Coyote and the Raven
Brawling Coyote and the Wolverine
Offhand Weapon Coyote and the Heron
Melee Mastery Coyote and the Ox
Missile Mastery Coyote and the Vulture
Expertise Coyote and the Ram

Defensive combat

Skill Sigils
Shield Phoenix and the Wolverine
Light Armor Phoenix and the Magpie
Chain Armor Phoenix and the Weasel
Brigandine Phoenix and the Viper
Plate Armor Phoenix and the Albatross
Defending Phoenix and the Boar
Parry Ability Coyote and the Cobra
Conviction Phoenix and the Lion

Survival

Skill Sigils
Evasion Phoenix and the Scorpion
Athletics Phoenix, Lion, and the Dolphin
Perception Phoenix and Xibar
Stealth Phoenix and Katamba
Locksmithing Phoenix and the Raven
Thievery Phoenix and the Panther
First Aid Phoenix and the Unicorn
Outdoorsmanship Phoenix and the Sun
Skinning Phoenix and the Ram
Backstab Phoenix and Katamba
Scouting Phoenix, Ram, and the Cat
Thanatology n/a
  • As far as is known, Thanatology predictions are impossible. Attempting an alignment on Thanatology will incur a stun, give an unclean soul, and trigger the following message:

Pain! A concept erupts from the back of your mind, cold and crushing. For a few, sharp moments you experience The End -- the death of stars and the deconstruction of fate as a metaphysical force. The death of the universe orbits... something. Some force or some entity. Something you cannot see that you have an unconscious need not to.
It sees you.

Variations

 Source
Black sandstone bowl with moonsilver sigilsSu Helmas: Seeds of Entropy/End loot
Su Helmas 444: Make Haste!/End loot
Su Helmas 440: Entrapped/End loot
Su Helmas 438: The Forbidden Temple/End loot
Su Helmas 434: The Forbidden Temple/End loot
Blue sandstone bowl supported by a clockwork trivetFuture is Now (4)
Brass-gilt sandstone bowlFuture is Now (1)
Curved sandstone bowl painted like the bloom of a desert roseSandstone Creations
Dark sandstone bowl streaked with lines of translucent quartzSandstone Creations
Deep sandstone bowl carved with a sinuous lineEssential Sects Shop
Moon Mage Pavilion
Essential Sects Shop (3)
Essential Sects Shop (2)
Essential Sects Shop (1)
Deep sandstone bowl painted on the outside with a sinuous black dragonSandstone Creations
Sandstone Creations
Delicate sandstone bowl with a slender asp engraved around the lipSandstone Creations
Ecru sandstone bowl carved with starsHollow Eve Festival 436/Raffles
Enruned sandstone bowlKrrish's Bones
Krrish's Bones
Future is Now (3)
Enruned sandstone bowl with a deep purple exterior glazeMoon Mage Pavilion
Essential Sects Shop (3)
Essential Sects Shop (2)
Essential Sects Shop (1)
Glittering arkrose sandstone bowl rimmed with coraliteFuture is Now (4)
Gold-gilt sandstone bowlFuture is Now (1)
Grey sandstone bowl spangled with glitterHollow Eve Festival 436/Raffles
Heavy sandstone bowl ringed with a pattern of animals and closed eyesMoon Mage Pavilion
Essential Sects Shop (3)
Essential Sects Shop (2)
Essential Sects Shop (1)
Item:Brass-gilt sandstone bowl
Item:Curved sandstone bowl painted like the bloom of a desert rose
Item:Dark sandstone bowl streaked with lines of translucent quartz
Item:Delicate sandstone bowl with a slender asp engraved around the lip
Item:Enruned sandstone bowl
Item:Enruned sandstone bowl with a deep purple exterior glaze
Item:Gold-gilt sandstone bowl
Item:Heavy sandstone bowl ringed with a pattern of animals and closed eyes
Item:Large sandstone bowl with deep gouges in the sides
Item:Yellow glazed sandstone bowl crackled with red and orange
Large sandstone bowl with deep gouges in the sidesSandstone Creations
Multifarious sandstone bowlFuture is Now
Future is Now (1)
Oblong sandstone bowl with a warped baseSandstone Creations
Sandstone Creations
Pitch black sandstone bowl infused with night diamondsFuture is Now (4)
Polished star-stone bowl etched with feline in a variety of posesFuture is Now (3)
Purple glazed sandstone bowl painted with moon mage caricaturesEssential Sects Shop
Moon Mage Pavilion
Essential Sects Shop (2)
Essential Sects Shop (1)
Rough sandstone bowl shaped like a dakohirdu skullSandstone Creations
Sandstone Creations
Sandstone bowl engraved with assorted geometric shapes around the lipMoon Mage Pavilion
Essential Sects Shop (3)
Essential Sects Shop (2)
Essential Sects Shop (1)
Sandstone bowl etched with numerological formulaFuture is Now
Future is Now (1)
Shallow bowl shaped from red sandstoneMoon Mage Pavilion
Essential Sects Shop (3)
Essential Sects Shop (2)
Essential Sects Shop (1)
Shallow sandstone bowl trimmed with brassSandstone Creations
Sandstone Creations
Smooth sandstone bowl etched with dancing animalsSandstone Creations
Sandstone Creations
Square sandstone bowl fitted with three iroko feetFuture is Now (4)
Steel-gilt sandstone bowlFuture is Now
Future is Now (1)
White sandstone bowl inlaid with glossy aldamdin constellationsFuture is Now (4)
Yellow glazed sandstone bowl crackled with red and orangeMoon Mage Pavilion
Essential Sects Shop (3)
Essential Sects Shop (2)
Essential Sects Shop (1)


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