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	==Infused==		==Infused==
	~~Infused~~ skills ~~channel magic~~, ~~but~~ also ~~have~~ a direct ~~utility in combat~~. In learning to combine ~~both the~~ maneuvers ~~of battle~~ and ~~the invocation of runes, a sacrifice of versatility is made~~. These skills ~~function normally~~ in combat, and ~~tend to~~ have ~~the~~ advantage ~~of also dealing~~ physical damage ~~when~~ used. However, when ~~using them to perform~~ magic in ~~noncombat~~ situations, they act as ~~though they were~~ one ~~die~~ size ~~lower~~.		By developing magical leadership skills, he also has a direct impact on the battle. Versatility is sacrificed by learning to combine combat maneuvers and runic challenges. These skills usually work in combat and usually have an advantage because physical damage is also used. However, when used for magic in non-combat situations, they act as if their dice are one size smaller. example:
	~~Examples~~:

	~~Swordfighting (Graven Blades), Martial Arts (Runefists)~~

			Graven Blades, martial arts (runefists)
	=Runes=		=Runes=

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	- Attrition vs Death: Having a positive, nonzero attrition score means you are functional. A score of zero or below means you are unconscious or otherwise disabled. A score below the negative level of your brawn attribute means you are dead. That sentence is poorly written, so here's an example:		- Attrition vs Death: Having a positive, nonzero attrition score means you are functional. A score of zero or below means you are unconscious or otherwise disabled. A score below the negative level of your brawn attribute means you are dead. That sentence is poorly written, so here's an example:
	[Steve the graven blade has 18 attrition, and d8 brawn. Therefore, He is awake and functional if he has 18 through 1 points of att, unconscious or useless at 0 to -8, and dead below -9.]		[Steve the graven blade has 16 attrition and d8 brawn. Therefore, He is awake and functional if he has 16 through 1 points of att, unconscious or useless at 0 to -8, and dead below -9.]
	(idea sidelined due to W/V system being awesome)		(idea sidelined due to W/V system being awesome)

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Use of Runes

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	Anchors		==Anchors==

	An anchor is a metaphysical connection between the caster of a spell, and a specific aspect of the Golden Mirror. The ability to anchor their spells is what separates trained and skilled rune users from a farmer or craftsman who can cast a rune to ease their labor... and on occasion, all that saves those fancy mages from their own spells, should their casting go awry.		An anchor is a metaphysical connection between the caster of a spell, and a specific aspect of the Golden Mirror. The ability to anchor their spells is what separates trained and skilled rune users from a farmer or craftsman who can cast a rune to ease their labor... and on occasion, all that saves those fancy mages from their own spells, should their casting go awry.

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	Runes are used, either on their own or in combination with a skill, to create powerful mystical effects, beyond the power of mundane humanity.		Runes are used, either on their own or in combination with a skill, to create powerful mystical effects, beyond the power of mundane humanity.

	To use your Runes in a task, select Runes which you think create a symbolic description of what you want to achieve. An important note is that the same combination of Runes can describe multiple different effects, at different times and in different contexts. The meaning of each Rune can and should be twisted, applied metaphorically, literally, ~~etcetera~~, in order to create interesting and unique spells. The GM can veto any Rune if they feel its use is excessive or not properly justified.		To use your Runes in a task, select Runes which you think create a symbolic description of what you want to achieve. An important note is that the same combination of Runes can describe multiple different effects, at different times and in different contexts. The meaning of each Rune can and should be twisted, applied metaphorically, literally, et cetera, in order to create interesting and unique spells. The GM can veto any Rune if they feel its use is excessive or not properly justified.

	For example, Lightning, Body and Wounds might describe a lightning based attack, specifically targeting the foe's body with intention to wound, but not kill, while Rain and Banishment might be used to dispel a storm.		For example, Lightning, Body and Wounds might describe a lightning based attack, specifically targeting the foe's body with intention to wound, but not kill, while Rain and Banishment might be used to dispel a storm.

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Runes

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	\|8		\|8
	\|1		\|1
			\|-
	! 1d8		! 1d8
	\|9		\|9
	\|2		\|2
			\|-
	! 1d10		! 1d10
	\|9		\|9
	\|2		\|2
			\|-
	! 1d12		! 1d12
	\|10		\|10

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Stats

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	There are four stats in Mosaic		There are four stats in Mosaic

	* Brawn - Physical strength and stamina		* '''Brawn''' - Physical strength and stamina
	Determines Attrition and is used for many mundane skills and some physical attacks.		Determines Attrition and is used for many mundane skills and some physical attacks.

	* Finesse - Dexterity and agility		* '''Finesse''' - Dexterity and agility
	Used for initiative rolls, Dodge checks, mundane skills and some physical attacks.		Used for initiative rolls, Dodge checks, mundane skills and some physical attacks.

	* Intellect - Mental ability		* '''Intellect''' - Mental ability
	Basis for skill points, starting runes, and starting masteries.		Basis for skill points, starting runes, and starting masteries.

	* Spirit - Empathy and supernatural awareness		* '''Spirit''' - Empathy and supernatural awareness
	Determines Power and number of anchored spells.		Determines Power and number of anchored spells.

	At character creation, each of these stats are rated at d6, and you have two points to increase them. In addition, with GM permission, you may reduce a stat to d4 in exchange for an additional point. Stats increase in dice size as follows- d4, d6, d8, d10, d12. Without GM permission, you may not raise a stat to d12 at creation.		At character creation, each of these stats are rated at d6, and you have two points to increase them. In addition, with GM permission, you may reduce a stat to d4 in exchange for an additional point. Stats increase in dice size as follows- d4, d6, d8, d10, d12. Without GM permission, you may not raise a stat to d12 at creation.
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	If a rule refers to the Value of a stat, use the highest value of the dice (i.e. 4 for a d4, 6 for a d6 etc)		If a rule refers to the Value of a stat, use the highest value of the dice (i.e. 4 for a d4, 6 for a d6 etc)

	You also have three pools of points -		You also have three pools of points:
	Power is equal to 6+(Spirit*2) and is used to fuel your Runic Magic.
			'''Power''' is equal to 6+(Spirit*2) and is used to fuel your Runic Magic.
	Generally, Power is regenerated after a moderate period out of combat (10 minutes), and does not replenish naturally within a fight.		Generally, Power is regenerated after a moderate period out of combat (10 minutes), and does not replenish naturally within a fight.

	Wounds is equal to your Brawn value. These represent your well-being and are lost to serious injury.		'''Wounds''' is equal to your Brawn value. These represent your well-being and are lost to serious injury.
	If your wounds fall to 0 or below, you are knocked unconscious, and additional damage can kill you.		If your wounds fall to 0 or below, you are knocked unconscious, and additional damage can kill you.
	Wounds heal at a real-wold rate, when unaided.		Wounds heal at a real-wold rate, when unaided.

	~~Vitality~~ is equal to double your current Wounds score, and represents your ability to shrug off attacks and endure physical hardship without undue harm or difficulty.		'''Attrition''' is equal to double your current Wounds score, and represents your ability to shrug off attacks and endure physical hardship without undue harm or difficulty.
	~~Vitality~~ is replenished at a rate similar to Power.		Attrition is replenished at a rate similar to Power.

	=Skills=		=Skills=

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	For mundane skills, the character is entirely free to pick as they see fit. Skill choices should be succinct and reasonably specific - the GM may choose to penalize or veto overly broad or powerful skill choices.		For mundane skills, the character is entirely free to pick as they see fit. Skill choices should be succinct and reasonably specific - the GM may choose to penalize or veto overly broad or powerful skill choices.
	Some examples:		Some examples:
	Alchemy, Crafting, Dodge, Gambling, Lockpicking, Medicine, Strategy, Riding, Trading
			Alchemy, Crafting, Dodge, Gambling, Lockpicking, Medicine, Strategy, Riding, Trading

	==Pure==		==Pure==
	Pure skills are those which relate entirely to the use of magic. Regardless of what form the actions take, the skill is being used solely to channel the powers of the runes involved.		Pure skills are those which relate entirely to the use of magic. Regardless of what form the actions take, the skill is being used solely to channel the powers of the runes involved.
	Examples:		Examples:
	Casting (Sigilists), Dancing (Somats), Sacrifice (Bloodscribes), Engraving (Glyph Carver), Tattooing (Marked).
			Casting (Sigilists), Dancing (Somats), Sacrifice (Bloodscribes), Engraving (Glyph Carver), Tattooing (Marked).

	==Infused==		==Infused==
	Infused skills channel magic, but also have a direct utility in combat. In learning to combine both the maneuvers of battle and the invocation of runes, a sacrifice of versatility is made. These skills function normally in combat, and tend to have the advantage of also dealing physical damage when used. However, when using them to perform magic in noncombat situations, they act as though they were one die size lower.		Infused skills channel magic, but also have a direct utility in combat. In learning to combine both the maneuvers of battle and the invocation of runes, a sacrifice of versatility is made. These skills function normally in combat, and tend to have the advantage of also dealing physical damage when used. However, when using them to perform magic in noncombat situations, they act as though they were one die size lower.
	Examples:		Examples:
	Swordfighting (Graven Blades), Martial Arts (Runefists)
			Swordfighting (Graven Blades), Martial Arts (Runefists)

	=Runes=		=Runes=
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	At character creation, you have a varying number of points to spend on Runes and Mastery, based on your Intellect (see table).		At character creation, you have a varying number of points to spend on Runes and Mastery, based on your Intellect (see table).

	Intellect		{\| border="1"
	Rune Points		\|+ The table's caption
	Mastery Points		! Intellect !! Rune Points !! Mastery Points
	1d4		\|-
	8		! 1d4
	1		\| 8 \|\| 1
	1d6		\|-
	8		! 1d6
	1		\|8
	1d8		\|1
	9		! 1d8
	2		\|9
	1d10		\|2
	9		! 1d10
	2		\|9
	1d12		\|2
	10		! 1d12
	3		\|10
			\|3
			\|}

	One point purchases a Minor Rune (Outer ring of the rune chart).		One point purchases a Minor Rune (Outer ring of the rune chart).
	Three points purchases a Major Rune (Middle ring of the chart).		Three points purchases a Major Rune (Middle ring of the chart).

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	*[It should be noted that an Anchor is not actually a component of the spell it is used in; you do not roll a die for it. ]		*[It should be noted that an Anchor is not actually a component of the spell it is used in; you do not roll a die for it. ]

	Mastery		=Mastery=

	There is not simply one degree of understanding for each Rune. An initiate and a Runelord are differentiated not only by how many Runes each possesses, but also how deeply each possessed Rune is understood. This is Mastery. It is gained through experience of the use of the Rune, but also through study and meditation on the purview of the Rune. You cannot gain mastery above five, but Effective Mastery may become higher than five.		There is not simply one degree of understanding for each Rune. An initiate and a Runelord are differentiated not only by how many Runes each possesses, but also how deeply each possessed Rune is understood. This is Mastery. It is gained through experience of the use of the Rune, but also through study and meditation on the purview of the Rune. You cannot gain mastery above five, but Effective Mastery may become higher than five.
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	Also, each rank of mastery has specific benefits.		Also, each rank of mastery has specific benefits.
	* '''Mastery 0'''		* '''Mastery 0'''
	You may use the rune in spells. This is the default level.		You may use the rune in spells. This is the default level for runes you know.

	* '''Mastery''' •		* '''Mastery''' •