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CourseDirector: /* Ritual Sites */

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Ritual Sites

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	Three-dimensional spell forms are also used. These are often shaped with magic-amplifying materials to form magical trinkets or talismans. During the Mage Wars, spell forms were often carved into weapons to create powerful attacks. The Order of Wizard Breakers even developed a type of spell-form that fit in a socket on a weapon or piece of armor.		Three-dimensional spell forms are also used. These are often shaped with magic-amplifying materials to form magical trinkets or talismans. During the Mage Wars, spell forms were often carved into weapons to create powerful attacks. The Order of Wizard Breakers even developed a type of spell-form that fit in a socket on a weapon or piece of armor.

	~~==Ritual Sites==~~
	A ritual site is similar to a spell-form, but much larger. Ritual sites can range from a few square feet to hundreds of miles. Typically, a ritual site will be laid out to aid in the casting of a specific spell. Some ritual sites are simply used to draw more magic, others for casting multiple spells.

	The term derives from the way a site incorporates various ritualistic elements and is usually activated through some form of a ceremony. Most multi-caster spells require some sort of ritual site to cast.

	~~A ritual site can be as simple as a few lines drawn in the dirt, or even just ritual elements laid out in a specific pattern.~~

	~~===Permenant Ritual Site===~~
	A permanent ritual site is exactly what the name implies: a more permanent setting. Stone shapes or even special buildings can comprise a ritual site. The city of [[Arindell]] is in fact a massive ritual site built over a spell-form of carved tunnels underground.

	A permenant site will be used over and over again. A [[Mage Tower]] is an example of a permenant ritual site. Typically, these sites will not include any hard-set spell-forms, but can be easily re-configured to allow any uses.

	~~===Standard Ritual Site===~~
	A standard site temporary in nature. It will usually have a spell-form drawn or painted or otherwise rendered. A standard site may be used for some time, and could be considered a permanent site, the differentiating factor being the utility of the site.

	==Enchanting==		==Enchanting==

Siddharth1: /* Stilling and Silencing */

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Stilling and Silencing

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	==Stilling and Silencing==		==Stilling and Silencing==
	It is possible for a mage to temporarily loose the ability to ~~preform~~ magic. This is known as being "stilled", and the state can be inflicted ~~purposfully~~. A stilled mage does not read as having any magical abilities. Typically the state will resolve itself in time, but may need the help of another mage or ritual magics to remove.		It is possible for a mage to temporarily loose the ability to perform magic. This is known as being "stilled", and the state can be inflicted purposefully. A stilled mage does not read as having any magical abilities. Typically the state will resolve itself in time, but may need the help of another mage or ritual magics to remove.

	A mage can also be "silenced" or permanently rendered unable to ~~preform~~ magic.		A mage can also be "silenced" or permanently rendered unable to perform magic.

	==Amplifiers==		==Amplifiers==

Siddharth1: /* Greater Path */

2024-04-14T20:23:44Z

Greater Path

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	====Greater Path====		====Greater Path====
	The greater path is considered the moral high-road, the intellectually superior and the challenging forms of magic. Most wizards practice greater-path magic exclusively. ~~End~~-Magic is greater-path(excepting those that are dark), and the greater-path leads to much greater power and ~~versitility~~.		The greater path is considered the moral high-road, the intellectually superior and the challenging forms of magic. Most wizards practice greater-path magic exclusively. Endo-Magic is greater-path (excepting those that are dark), and the greater-path leads to much greater power and versatility.

	===Hyper-Matter===		===Hyper-Matter===

Siddharth1: /* Typical Levels */

2024-04-14T20:22:40Z

Typical Levels

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	*11, A.K.A. Off-Peek - less than 20 recorded in all of history		*11, A.K.A. Off-Peek - less than 20 recorded in all of history

	Mages who register as "off-peek" on the star slab are not ~~simple~~ "one level higher" than a lvl 10. Being off-peek means their power level cannot be measured by whatever scale forms the basis of the slabs. These mages are instead measured by Steps and Towers(see ~~bellow~~), but this is a subjective scale and does not relate directly. A mage who is "5 stars" is not automatically "half a step".		Mages who register as "off-peek" on the star slab are not simply "one level higher" than a lvl 10. Being off-peek means their power level cannot be measured by whatever scale forms the basis of the slabs. These mages are instead measured by Steps and Towers (see below), but this is a subjective scale and does not relate directly. A mage who is "5 stars" is not automatically "half a step".

	Interestingly, both [[Hunter Jusenkyou\|Hunter]] and his youngest daughter [[Naomi Jusenkyou\|Naomi]] were off-peek; marking the only-known occurrence of two such individuals existing at the same time.		Interestingly, both [[Hunter Jusenkyou\|Hunter]] and his youngest daughter [[Naomi Jusenkyou\|Naomi]] were off-peek; marking the only-known occurrence of two such individuals existing at the same time.

CourseDirector: /* Typical Levels */

2024-04-14T06:15:15Z

Typical Levels

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	====Typical Levels====		====Typical Levels====
	Regardless of the existence of higher-count star slabs, the magical potential scale is generally agreed to be between 0-10, with those rare individuals who's power cannot be measured being described as off-ladder or off-peek. [[Hunter Jusenkyou]] most notably described his own rating thusly: ''"On a scale of one to ten, I am an eleven."'' - a sentiment off-repeated by more powerful mages. If a mage is discovered who exceeds 10-star level, their power id described in Steps instead of Stars.		Regardless of the existence of higher-count star slabs, the magical potential scale is generally agreed to be between 0-10, with those rare individuals who's power cannot be measured being described as off-ladder or off-peek. [[Hunter Jusenkyou]] most notably described his own rating thusly: ''"On a scale of one to ten, I am an eleven."'' - a sentiment off-repeated by more powerful mages. If a mage is discovered who exceeds 10-star level, their power is described in Steps instead of Stars.

	*no spark - someone with no magic		*no spark - someone with no magic

CourseDirector: /* Typical Levels */

2024-04-14T06:14:47Z

Typical Levels

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	====Typical Levels====		====Typical Levels====
	Regardless of the existence of higher-count star slabs, the magical potential scale is generally agreed to be between 0-10, with those rare individuals who's power cannot be measured being described as off-ladder or off-peek. [[Hunter Jusenkyou]] most notably described his own rating thusly: ''"On a scale of one to ten, I am an eleven."'' - a sentiment off-repeated by more powerful mages. If a mage is discovered who exceeds 10-star level, their power id described in Steps instead of Stars.		Regardless of the existence of higher-count star slabs, the magical potential scale is generally agreed to be between 0-10, with those rare individuals who's power cannot be measured being described as off-ladder or off-peek. [[Hunter Jusenkyou]] most notably described his own rating thusly: ''"On a scale of one to ten, I am an eleven."'' - a sentiment off-repeated by more powerful mages. If a mage is discovered who exceeds 10-star level, their power id described in Steps instead of Stars.


	*no spark - someone with no magic		*no spark - someone with no magic
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	*9 - fewer than one Mage per generation		*9 - fewer than one Mage per generation
	*10 - fewer than once an [[Ages\|Age]]		*10 - fewer than once an [[Ages\|Age]]
	*Off-Peek - less than 20 recorded in all of history		*11, A.K.A. Off-Peek - less than 20 recorded in all of history

	Mages who register as "off-peek" on the star slab are not simple "one level higher" than a lvl 10. Being off-peek means their power level cannot be measured by whatever scale forms the basis of the slabs. These mages are instead measured by Steps and Towers(see bellow), but this is a subjective scale and does not relate directly. A mage who is "5 stars" is not automatically "half a step".		Mages who register as "off-peek" on the star slab are not simple "one level higher" than a lvl 10. Being off-peek means their power level cannot be measured by whatever scale forms the basis of the slabs. These mages are instead measured by Steps and Towers(see bellow), but this is a subjective scale and does not relate directly. A mage who is "5 stars" is not automatically "half a step".

CourseDirector: /* Typical Levels */

2024-04-14T06:14:09Z

Typical Levels

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	Regardless of the existence of higher-count star slabs, the magical potential scale is generally agreed to be between 0-10, with those rare individuals who's power cannot be measured being described as off-ladder or off-peek. [[Hunter Jusenkyou]] most notably described his own rating thusly: ''"On a scale of one to ten, I am an eleven."'' - a sentiment off-repeated by more powerful mages. If a mage is discovered who exceeds 10-star level, their power id described in Steps instead of Stars.		Regardless of the existence of higher-count star slabs, the magical potential scale is generally agreed to be between 0-10, with those rare individuals who's power cannot be measured being described as off-ladder or off-peek. [[Hunter Jusenkyou]] most notably described his own rating thusly: ''"On a scale of one to ten, I am an eleven."'' - a sentiment off-repeated by more powerful mages. If a mage is discovered who exceeds 10-star level, their power id described in Steps instead of Stars.

	*0 - someone with no magic
			*no spark - someone with no magic
			*0 - has the spark, probably unable to do more than heal.
	*1 - typical level for [[Healers]]		*1 - typical level for [[Healers]]
	*2-4 - average range for [[Mages]]		*2-4 - average range for [[Mages]]
	*5-8 - ~~considered~~ exceptional		*5-8 - range for exceptional Mages
	*9 - fewer than ~~once a~~ generation		*9 - fewer than one Mage per generation
	*10 - fewer than once an [[Ages\|Age]]		*10 - fewer than once an [[Ages\|Age]]
	*Off-Peek - less than 20 recorded in all of history		*Off-Peek - less than 20 recorded in all of history

CourseDirector: /* Enchanting */

2024-01-06T22:39:23Z

Enchanting

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	==Enchanting==		==Enchanting==
	In simplest terms, an enchantment is a thing spelled. A permanent or temporary spell, woven over an object, place, or even a person. Most enchantments are invisible, though some produce a faint aura or other visible light. Some enchantments are done with a particular magical language that is designed for this purpose, and the letters and words form runes either magically inscribed or directly etched.		{{#lsth:Enchanting}}
	Tattoos can be used to place enchantments on people, with the back being a popular canvas. These enchantments, however, can be disrupted by simple changes in the wearer’s body. Weight gain or loss can change the dimensions of the tattoo, thus disrupting the enchantment.

	~~Enchantments differ from spell forms in one very key way~~: ~~they do not require ‘activation’. A spell form must be activated by a mage, but an enchantment can be activated by anyone, or is constantly active.~~
	Making enchantments is done in one of two ways. The first is a type of enchantment that draws in power to run itself. These can be problematic for long-term use as they can be shut down simply by starving them of power.

	The second is to actually add all the power the enchantment will ever need directly into it while making it. This sort of enchantment is much more popular for the ‘always working’ ability, though making them can be extremely difficult. The Tower H. culture, a legendary group of enchanters from the early First Chaotic Period of the Mage Wars, were pioneers in this type of enchanting, and made it much easier with a system of staged enchanting. Essentially, they would enchant items for making other enchanted items. A system of combining smaller enchantments to build larger ones allowed relatively weak mages to produce extremely powerful enchanted items.

	~~A hybrid form of the two types of enchantments exists, though this cannot really be considered a separate technique since it really consists of combining different types of enchantments.~~

	==Zero-point magic==		==Zero-point magic==

CourseDirector at 01:28, 3 January 2023

2023-01-03T01:28:02Z

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	*5-8 - considered exceptional		*5-8 - considered exceptional
	*9 - fewer than once a generation		*9 - fewer than once a generation
	*10 - fewer than once an [[Age]]		*10 - fewer than once an [[Ages\|Age]]
	*Off-Peek - less than 20 recorded in all of history		*Off-Peek - less than 20 recorded in all of history

CourseDirector at 02:18, 23 December 2022

2022-12-23T02:18:40Z

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	Magical energy can also be ‘drawn’ from the environment around the mage. Certain spell-forms and ritual-sites convert raw magic into more refined versions. Otherwise, spells can siphon refined power from anywhere. If enough power is tapped, plants and animals in the area will die, robbed of their life-force.		Magical energy can also be ‘drawn’ from the environment around the mage. Certain spell-forms and ritual-sites convert raw magic into more refined versions. Otherwise, spells can siphon refined power from anywhere. If enough power is tapped, plants and animals in the area will die, robbed of their life-force.

			==Basic Rules==
			1. Power is Power, no matter the source.

			2. A mind if still a mind. Be it human, dragon, or any of the others, no amount of magic can increase a mind's ability to absorb and process information.

			3. A mind cannot be controlled. No amount of magic can let you control another mind, only influence it.

	==Technique==		==Technique==