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-[[start|Back to start page]]+====== MAGIC ======
  
-====== Overview of Magic ======+//Note: This article was written when AD&D was the game-du-jour.  Some of 
 +its concepts are outmoded now that the campaign world has been converted 
 +to 3rd (and now 4th) edition D&D.//
  
-==== I-B) MAGIC ====+==== Overview ====
  
 The four basic methods to invoke magical effects are known as Spell, Rune, The four basic methods to invoke magical effects are known as Spell, Rune,
 Voice, and Psionic magic.  Each is different, yet all four use the same Voice, and Psionic magic.  Each is different, yet all four use the same
-enigmatic matter/energy form known as mana.  Mana is created and required by all+enigmatic matter/energy form known as [[mana]].  Mana is created and required by all
 forms of life and is in constant motion with the surrounding world.  For the forms of life and is in constant motion with the surrounding world.  For the
 purposes of this document, the term "Spell" refers to a magical effect which purposes of this document, the term "Spell" refers to a magical effect which
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 When the gods first established the [[twenty worlds]], they had to ensure the When the gods first established the [[twenty worlds]], they had to ensure the
-level of mana in each of the worlds would be sufficient to allow for magical +level of [[mana]] in each of the worlds would be sufficient to allow for magical 
-invocations of some sort.  On the prime world, a [[wall|"wall around the+invocations of some sort.  On the [[prime world]], a [[wall|"wall around the
 world"]] was constructed to concentrate the mana in one relatively small region. world"]] was constructed to concentrate the mana in one relatively small region.
 This thousand-foot tall "waterfall" brings mana from the outside world into the This thousand-foot tall "waterfall" brings mana from the outside world into the
 prime world.  The effect is to decrease the overall mana level outside the wall, prime world.  The effect is to decrease the overall mana level outside the wall,
-yet make the inner world very rich in magic of all types.  (See [[cosmology|I-A +yet make the inner world very rich in magic of all types.  (See [[Cosmos]]). 
-Cosmology]]). Since mana is very difficult to manipulate, wizards over the+Since mana is very difficult to manipulate, wizards over the
 millennia have developed forms of magic that use as little of this potent energy millennia have developed forms of magic that use as little of this potent energy
 as possible. as possible.
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 A brief overview of the types of magic follows: A brief overview of the types of magic follows:
  
-==== 1) Spell Magic ====+==== Spell Magic ====
  
 By a simple mind exercise (reminiscent of psionic magic), a weakening between By a simple mind exercise (reminiscent of psionic magic), a weakening between
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 The main advantage to spell magic is simplicity.  Since only a small amount of The main advantage to spell magic is simplicity.  Since only a small amount of
-mana is needed to invoke the cross-planar siphoning, it is a significantly+[[mana]] is needed to invoke the cross-planar siphoning, it is a significantly
 easier skill to learn than Rune, Voice, and Psionic magic.  While an intelligent easier skill to learn than Rune, Voice, and Psionic magic.  While an intelligent
 person can learn basic spell magic over the course of a few years, most cannot person can learn basic spell magic over the course of a few years, most cannot
 fathom Rune, Voice, or Psionic magic -- ever! fathom Rune, Voice, or Psionic magic -- ever!
  
-==== 2a) Rune Magic ====+==== Rune Magic ====
  
 By aligning material in a certain way (depending on the material and the desired By aligning material in a certain way (depending on the material and the desired
-effect), the desired mana flow is channeled through the material to invoke an+effect), the desired [[mana flow]] is channeled through the material to invoke an
 effect.  The necessary requirements on the materials and structure cause for a effect.  The necessary requirements on the materials and structure cause for a
 certain frailty to this type of magic, however the separation from the human certain frailty to this type of magic, however the separation from the human
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 are a limited form of rune magic. are a limited form of rune magic.
  
-==== 2b) Voice Magic ====+==== Voice Magic ====
  
 Voice magic (in its simplest terms) is a specific version of Rune magic.  By Voice magic (in its simplest terms) is a specific version of Rune magic.  By
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 to the Aurora Borealis on Earth. to the Aurora Borealis on Earth.
  
-==== 2c) Psionic Magic ====+==== Psionic Magic ====
  
 This is another specific version of Rune magic in that the magical effects are This is another specific version of Rune magic in that the magical effects are
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 process is done.  However, this magic is also unique in that the body and mind process is done.  However, this magic is also unique in that the body and mind
 are used as a gateway for the energies.  Unlike spell magic, though, this energy are used as a gateway for the energies.  Unlike spell magic, though, this energy
-is not siphoned off of another plane, but instead comes from mana.  Thus,+is not siphoned off of another plane, but instead comes from [[mana]].  Thus,
 psionic magic is a combination of Rune and Spell magic, where pure mana is psionic magic is a combination of Rune and Spell magic, where pure mana is
 funneled through the user instead of siphoned energy. funneled through the user instead of siphoned energy.
  
-The limitations are clear.  Mana is very powerful and control can easily be+The limitations are clear.  [[Mana]] is very powerful and control can easily be
 lost.  Unlike spell magic, though, there is no trigger effect to control the lost.  Unlike spell magic, though, there is no trigger effect to control the
 energy.  If an invocation goes astray, the user could be severely damaged. energy.  If an invocation goes astray, the user could be severely damaged.
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 person.  However, a large current can easily damage a person.] person.  However, a large current can easily damage a person.]
  
-==== 3) Common invocations ====+==== Common invocations ====
  
-Detect Magic -- This invocation simply detects weak spots between the user's+**Detect Magic** -- This invocation simply detects weak spots between the user's
 plane and the energy planes.  It registers the intensity of the energy being plane and the energy planes.  It registers the intensity of the energy being
 siphoned, as well as showing the form of that energy in this plane.  This latter siphoned, as well as showing the form of that energy in this plane.  This latter
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 planes is dependent on their proximity to the energy planes. planes is dependent on their proximity to the energy planes.
  
-Dispel Magic -- This invocation patches over weak spots between the energy+**Dispel Magic** -- This invocation patches over weak spots between the energy
 planes and the local area.  Since it stops the flow of energy, it disrupts planes and the local area.  Since it stops the flow of energy, it disrupts
 spells likewise.  Note that this invocation has no effect whatsoever on the mana spells likewise.  Note that this invocation has no effect whatsoever on the mana
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 inactive for a short period of time. inactive for a short period of time.
  
-Identify -- This invocation is essentially a fine-tuned detect magic.  It allows+**Identify** -- This invocation is essentially a fine-tuned detect magic.  It allows
 experienced wizards to examine in detail the exact specifications of siphoned experienced wizards to examine in detail the exact specifications of siphoned
 energies.  It has no effect on mana-based magic. energies.  It has no effect on mana-based magic.
  
-Detect Mana -- This invocation registers the level of mana in an area.  Note+**Detect Mana** -- This invocation registers the level of mana in an area.  Note
 that when used on a spell-magic invocation, it may register an identical level that when used on a spell-magic invocation, it may register an identical level
 for widely different power levels since mana is used only as a trigger. for widely different power levels since mana is used only as a trigger.
  
-Dispel Mana -- This complex (and extremely difficult) invocation removes all+**Dispel Mana** -- This complex (and extremely difficult) invocation removes all
 mana from an area.  The most common method is to use up the mana very quickly mana from an area.  The most common method is to use up the mana very quickly
 (such as with a infinite progression power siphon).  This will cause the entire (such as with a infinite progression power siphon).  This will cause the entire
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 the mana is replenished. the mana is replenished.
  
-Magic Suppression -- This invocation constricts the flow of siphoned energy to+**Magic Suppression** -- This invocation constricts the flow of siphoned energy to
 an area.  Thus, most spell-based magic will fail to work in that area.  Even the an area.  Thus, most spell-based magic will fail to work in that area.  Even the
 "protected" types of magic with re-triggering will fail to work because the area "protected" types of magic with re-triggering will fail to work because the area
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 for spell-users, but presents no threat to mana-users (such as psionics). for spell-users, but presents no threat to mana-users (such as psionics).
  
-[[Underdark]] Magic Items -- The dark elves are quite fluent with rune magic and+**[[Underdark]] Magic Items** -- The dark elves are quite fluent with rune magic and
 use it frequently to construct their "magical" daggers, swords, and cloaks. use it frequently to construct their "magical" daggers, swords, and cloaks.
 These items, being based on Rune magic, do not register on a detect magic and These items, being based on Rune magic, do not register on a detect magic and
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 will not be invoked. will not be invoked.
  
-==== 4) The Mana Flow ====+==== The Mana Flow ====
  
-By using too much mana too quickly, the mana in an area can be depleted.  Most +By using too much [[mana]] too quickly, the mana in an area can be depleted.  Most 
-of the time, the mana is restored to an area from the mana flow while the+of the time, the mana is restored to an area from the [[mana flow]] while the
 invocation is active.  However, occasionally, very powerful mana-wizards have invocation is active.  However, occasionally, very powerful mana-wizards have
 generated enormous invocations that have depleted the mana in an area for generated enormous invocations that have depleted the mana in an area for
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 These tales, however, are dismissed by learned mana-masters). These tales, however, are dismissed by learned mana-masters).
  
-The mana flow is simply the flow of mana from one place to another.  What is+The [[mana flow]] is simply the flow of [[mana]] from one place to another.  What is
 unusual about it, though, is that it follows specific patterns based on terrain. unusual about it, though, is that it follows specific patterns based on terrain.
 Weather causes some variation, though this is usually negligible.  The end Weather causes some variation, though this is usually negligible.  The end
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 some powerful invocations may not work in the shallow "troughs" of this web. some powerful invocations may not work in the shallow "troughs" of this web.
  
-==== 5) Current State ====+==== State of Magic after III:1108 ====
  
 Outside the physical plane of existence is, among other things, a dimension Outside the physical plane of existence is, among other things, a dimension
-called [[Cosmology#Elemental|"The Elemental World"]]. This is not a planet as we+called [[Cosmos#Elemental|"The Elemental World"]]. This is not a planet as we
 know the it, but instead an enormous storehouse for the six elements: the four know the it, but instead an enormous storehouse for the six elements: the four
 physical elements (Air, Earth, Fire, and Water) and the two spiritual elements physical elements (Air, Earth, Fire, and Water) and the two spiritual elements
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 spiritual elements, the physical elements are rather insignificant, so when spiritual elements, the physical elements are rather insignificant, so when
 combined they do not assert themselves as do positive and negative energy. combined they do not assert themselves as do positive and negative energy.
-During his battle with the Godslayer, Lord Ozzie powered himself up by siphoning+During his battle with the [[Godslayer]], [[Ozzie|Lord Ozzie]] powered himself up by siphoning
 off energies from the positive and negative planes -- an ability given to him by off energies from the positive and negative planes -- an ability given to him by
-the Shadowlord. However, to rise to the level of the Godslayer, Ozzie had to+the [[Shadowlord]]. However, to rise to the level of the Godslayer, Ozzie had to
 drain an enormous amount of energy very quickly. This left a void on the drain an enormous amount of energy very quickly. This left a void on the
 elemental world into which Shadow was able to move. It is now believed that The elemental world into which Shadow was able to move. It is now believed that The
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 knew that Lord Ozzie would come to need that much power. knew that Lord Ozzie would come to need that much power.
  
-Back on the "prime world", the elemental energies played a key role in the+Back on the [["prime world"]], the elemental energies played a key role in the
 nature of magic.  The energies are the power behind almost all magic known to nature of magic.  The energies are the power behind almost all magic known to
-wizards.  Another power source, called mana, exists, but is much harder to+wizards.  Another power source, called [[mana]], exists, but is much harder to
 manipulate.  In order to use elemental energy, though, a magician must tap into manipulate.  In order to use elemental energy, though, a magician must tap into
 a small amount of mana to draw in the required amount of energy.  This is called a small amount of mana to draw in the required amount of energy.  This is called
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 when a wizard needed two parts fire and one part water, he got three parts when a wizard needed two parts fire and one part water, he got three parts
 shadow!  Even though every ounce of energy would still be available, it would shadow!  Even though every ounce of energy would still be available, it would
-not produce the desired effect.  However, within a month of Shadow's takeover of+not produce the desired effect.  //However, within a month of Shadow's takeover of
 the Elements, energies summoned from the elemental world returned to their the Elements, energies summoned from the elemental world returned to their
 normal state.  Instead of three parts shadow in the above example, the wizard normal state.  Instead of three parts shadow in the above example, the wizard
-would get two parts fire and one part water.+would get two parts fire and one part water.//((WTF? When did I decide this?))
  
 However, this did not seem to solve the problem and wizards around the world However, this did not seem to solve the problem and wizards around the world
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 agreed upon, an edict was issued which stated (in part) that "The magic change agreed upon, an edict was issued which stated (in part) that "The magic change
 appears permanent and that all spellcasters should learn a new Trigger Spell". appears permanent and that all spellcasters should learn a new Trigger Spell".
-However, since no details of this new Trigger spell were not supplied, the+However, since no details of this new Trigger spell were supplied, the
 membership has been left to fend for themselves. membership has been left to fend for themselves.
  
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 before, but they no longer do what they did! before, but they no longer do what they did!
  
-Mana itself remains unaffected by the Shadowlord's takeover and so any magic+[[Mana]] itself remains unaffected by the [[Shadowlord]]'s takeover and so any magic
 that used mana exclusively is just as potent as it was before January, 1108. that used mana exclusively is just as potent as it was before January, 1108.
 Psionic powers and certain artifacts are the best examples of this situation. Psionic powers and certain artifacts are the best examples of this situation.
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