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There are five broad means by which a person might create a magical effect. | There are five broad means by which a person might create a magical effect. | ||
| − | Evocation: The sorcerer channels the necessary energies from their own spirit or the power of the planes-- [[Hyperspace|positive]] or [[Astral|conceptual]] to impose their will on reality around them. This is considered the 'purest' form of using magical energies, but requires an affinity for the mystic arts. | + | Evocation: The sorcerer channels the necessary energies from their own spirit or the power of the planes-- [[Hyperspace|positive]] or [[Astral|conceptual]] to impose their will on reality around them. This is considered the 'purest' form of using magical energies, but requires an affinity for the mystic arts. Instinctual use of the Power Cosmic is simple application of willpower itself. But this is a torrent of energies, akin to trying to shape the discharge of a fire hose. In order to modulate these energies, supreme cosmic entities use [[Enochian]], the language of the [[Heaven|Heavenly Host]]. This language could be expressed as the machine code that defines the universe. Enochian helps to narrow the purpose and focus of spells to maximize efficiency. The most potent of [[ideologue]]s know the Words of Power that define and reinforce their roles if they fall behind in their duties. |
Invocation: The magus draws on the energies of an entity or demesne, allowing them to work within the interests of whatever harmony they serve. Efforts furthur away from their patron's harmony are less effective and more likely to fail. | Invocation: The magus draws on the energies of an entity or demesne, allowing them to work within the interests of whatever harmony they serve. Efforts furthur away from their patron's harmony are less effective and more likely to fail. | ||
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Summoner: Summoners do not use magic personally. Instead they summon entities to serve their will-- often nature spirits that cling to the edge of the Astral plane, though demons, the undead, and sometimes even demigods answer their call. | Summoner: Summoners do not use magic personally. Instead they summon entities to serve their will-- often nature spirits that cling to the edge of the Astral plane, though demons, the undead, and sometimes even demigods answer their call. | ||
| − | Rituals: Ritualists are the 'blue collars' of the magical word. | + | Rituals: Ritualists are the 'blue collars' of the magical word. They form the tropes of the classic magus; arcane implements, forgotten languages, strange spell components and complex gestures. Sloppy ritual incantations can have adverse consequences for the magician. Advanced ritual magic grows exponentially more complex and intricate, and the risks go up commensurately. Skilled ritualists use their personal magics to augment and improve ritual magics, allowing them to take ritual shortcuts that would be otherwise too dangerous or time-consuming to compose on the fly. |
Mechanics: Mechanics are entirely dependent on the use of magical paraphernalia. They rely on trinkets to accomplish specific and often very limited magical effects without understanding the underlying forces at work. | Mechanics: Mechanics are entirely dependent on the use of magical paraphernalia. They rely on trinkets to accomplish specific and often very limited magical effects without understanding the underlying forces at work. | ||
Revision as of 06:22, 31 October 2018
The use of magic draws upon trans-dimensional energies to create changes in the 'real' world.
There are five broad means by which a person might create a magical effect.
Evocation: The sorcerer channels the necessary energies from their own spirit or the power of the planes-- positive or conceptual to impose their will on reality around them. This is considered the 'purest' form of using magical energies, but requires an affinity for the mystic arts. Instinctual use of the Power Cosmic is simple application of willpower itself. But this is a torrent of energies, akin to trying to shape the discharge of a fire hose. In order to modulate these energies, supreme cosmic entities use Enochian, the language of the Heavenly Host. This language could be expressed as the machine code that defines the universe. Enochian helps to narrow the purpose and focus of spells to maximize efficiency. The most potent of ideologues know the Words of Power that define and reinforce their roles if they fall behind in their duties.
Invocation: The magus draws on the energies of an entity or demesne, allowing them to work within the interests of whatever harmony they serve. Efforts furthur away from their patron's harmony are less effective and more likely to fail.
Summoner: Summoners do not use magic personally. Instead they summon entities to serve their will-- often nature spirits that cling to the edge of the Astral plane, though demons, the undead, and sometimes even demigods answer their call.
Rituals: Ritualists are the 'blue collars' of the magical word. They form the tropes of the classic magus; arcane implements, forgotten languages, strange spell components and complex gestures. Sloppy ritual incantations can have adverse consequences for the magician. Advanced ritual magic grows exponentially more complex and intricate, and the risks go up commensurately. Skilled ritualists use their personal magics to augment and improve ritual magics, allowing them to take ritual shortcuts that would be otherwise too dangerous or time-consuming to compose on the fly.
Mechanics: Mechanics are entirely dependent on the use of magical paraphernalia. They rely on trinkets to accomplish specific and often very limited magical effects without understanding the underlying forces at work.
