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71.169.43.217: /* Divine Magic */

2009-06-21T16:38:20Z

Divine Magic

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	Divine magic is fueled by a mana point system (that is recharged when mortals dream or meditate) and the power of the spells can be augmented through varying casting methods. Divine magic has few rules save for the categories of spells, and each divine caster creates their own spells to suit their character.		Divine magic is fueled by a mana point system (that is recharged when mortals dream or meditate) and the power of the spells can be augmented through varying casting methods. Divine magic has few rules save for the categories of spells, and each divine caster creates their own spells to suit their character.

	The methods of casting vary widely from region to region, from chanting, to using cards and magic circles, to dancing, to wearing masks, or to the truly ridiculous, like making silly faces or eating "sacred" fruit. Divine magic is a magic that works if you subconsciously believe it does, and conversely, if you subconsciously believe it will not work, it will not. The culturally varied rituals involved in casting divine magic are not themselves magical, but the subconscious belief that these rituals are necessary is enough to make them so. What makes differing casting methods similar, however, is that they all involve some form of creative self-expression.		The methods of casting vary widely from region to region, from chanting, to using cards and magic circles, to dancing, to wearing masks, or to the truly ridiculous, like making silly faces or eating "sacred" fruit. Divine magic is a magic that works if you subconsciously believe it does, and conversely, if you subconsciously believe it will not work, it will not. The culturally varied rituals involved in casting divine magic are not themselves magical, but the subconscious belief that these rituals are necessary is enough to make them so.

			What makes differing casting methods similar, however, is that they all involve some form of creative self-expression, which is required for a divine spell to be cast.

	===Elemancy===		===Elemancy===

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Divine Magic

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	Mortals who have great faith, the favor of a god or fey, or are simply cloudcuckoolanders can use Divine Magic. The source of this magic is the Astral Sea, the home of the gods and fey, the location of the afterlife, and the source of all magical power. Divine magic is also known as Dream Magic, because when godtouched mortals dream, they are actually experiencing a pocket of the Astral Sea.		Mortals who have great faith, the favor of a god or fey, or are simply cloudcuckoolanders can use Divine Magic. The source of this magic is the Astral Sea, the home of the gods and fey, the location of the afterlife, and the source of all magical power. Divine magic is also known as Dream Magic, because when godtouched mortals dream, they are actually experiencing a pocket of the Astral Sea.

	Divine magic is fueled by a ~~manna~~ point system (that is recharged when mortals dream or meditate) and the power of the spells can be augmented through varying casting methods. Divine magic has few rules save for the categories of spells, and each divine caster creates their own spells to suit their character.		Divine magic is fueled by a mana point system (that is recharged when mortals dream or meditate) and the power of the spells can be augmented through varying casting methods. Divine magic has few rules save for the categories of spells, and each divine caster creates their own spells to suit their character.

	The methods of casting vary widely from region to region, from chanting, to using cards and magic circles, to dancing, to wearing masks, or to the truly ridiculous, like making silly faces or eating "sacred" fruit. Divine magic is a magic that works if you believe it does, and conversely, if you believe it will not work, it will not. The culturally varied rituals involved in casting divine magic are not themselves magical, but the belief that these rituals are necessary is enough to make them so. What makes differing casting methods similar, however, is that they all involve some form of creative self-expression.		The methods of casting vary widely from region to region, from chanting, to using cards and magic circles, to dancing, to wearing masks, or to the truly ridiculous, like making silly faces or eating "sacred" fruit. Divine magic is a magic that works if you subconsciously believe it does, and conversely, if you subconsciously believe it will not work, it will not. The culturally varied rituals involved in casting divine magic are not themselves magical, but the subconscious belief that these rituals are necessary is enough to make them so. What makes differing casting methods similar, however, is that they all involve some form of creative self-expression.

	===Elemancy===		===Elemancy===

71.169.43.217: /* Wizardry */

2009-06-21T16:32:29Z

Wizardry

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	===Wizardry===		===Wizardry===
	Aarn's Wizards use a pseudo-Vancian spellcasting system called Spellweaving, where they program spells like computer code. ~~Spellweaves~~ do not go away when they are cast - their framework remains, and ~~recharges~~ like a magical item. Wizards essentially enchant their own auras with their prepared spells, and only need to re-prepare them when they want to change what spells they have available, or force a spent spell to rapidly recharge. Wizards can also only cast spells that are within a certain limit of mechanical possibility. As these spells must all be pre-programmed, wizards cannot cast polymorph effects, summoning effects, effects that grant sentience, or any effect that requires intelligence, adaptability or creativity on the part of the spell itself. They can, however, cast healing spells that work very much like the tools of a ~~doctor~~ (skin grafts, plasma infusions, the effects of certain medications, etc.)		Aarn's Wizards use a pseudo-Vancian spellcasting system called Spellweaving, where they program spells like computer code. These spells do not go away when they are cast - their framework remains, and can recharge like a magical item. Wizards essentially enchant their own auras with their prepared spells, and only need to re-prepare them when they want to change what spells they have available, or force a spent spell to rapidly recharge. Wizards can also only cast spells that are within a certain limit of mechanical possibility. As these spells must all be pre-programmed, wizards cannot cast polymorph effects, summoning effects, effects that grant sentience, or any effect that requires intelligence, adaptability or creativity on the part of the spell itself. They can, however, cast healing spells that work very much like the tools of a surgeon (skin grafts, plasma infusions, the effects of certain medications, etc.)

	===Channeling===		===Channeling===

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2009-06-21T16:11:37Z

Wizardry

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	===Wizardry===		===Wizardry===
	Aarn's Wizards use a pseudo-Vancian spellcasting system called Spellweaving, where they program spells like computer code. ~~Typically~~, ~~each spell can be used once~~ when ~~woven~~, ~~and is stored within the Wizard's aura before use~~. Wizards can only cast spells that are within a certain limit of mechanical possibility. As these spells must ~~also~~ be pre-programmed, wizards cannot cast polymorph effects, summoning effects, effects that grant sentience, or any effect that requires intelligence, adaptability or creativity on the part of the spell itself. They can, however, cast healing spells.		Aarn's Wizards use a pseudo-Vancian spellcasting system called Spellweaving, where they program spells like computer code. Spellweaves do not go away when they are cast - their framework remains, and recharges like a magical item. Wizards essentially enchant their own auras with their prepared spells, and only need to re-prepare them when they want to change what spells they have available, or force a spent spell to rapidly recharge. Wizards can also only cast spells that are within a certain limit of mechanical possibility. As these spells must all be pre-programmed, wizards cannot cast polymorph effects, summoning effects, effects that grant sentience, or any effect that requires intelligence, adaptability or creativity on the part of the spell itself. They can, however, cast healing spells that work very much like the tools of a doctor (skin grafts, plasma infusions, the effects of certain medications, etc.)

	===Channeling===		===Channeling===

1d4chan>LegoTavernGuy: /* Mundanes */

2009-02-22T04:59:24Z

Mundanes

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	===Mundanes===		===Mundanes===
	As godtouched races are inherently magical creatures, even those who do not use any magic can compete with the magic users. Those who do not use magic develop a high level of magical resistance, that allows them to soak spell damage. Further, godtouched races who physically train their bodies develop unbelievable levels of physical prowess. A non-magic-using swordsman can leap 20 feet into the air, cleave a thick tree with a single sword stroke, and sprint at the speed of a ~~cheetah~~. It is largely this ability that has prevented swordplay from becoming obsolete in the face of magical devices that for all intents and purposes are military grade firearms.		As godtouched races are inherently magical creatures, even those who do not use any magic can compete with the magic users. Those who do not use magic develop a high level of magical resistance, that allows them to soak spell damage. Further, godtouched races who physically train their bodies develop unbelievable levels of physical prowess. A non-magic-using swordsman can leap 20 feet into the air, cleave a thick tree with a single sword stroke, and sprint at the speed of a horse. It is largely this ability that has prevented swordplay from becoming obsolete in the face of magical devices that for all intents and purposes are military grade firearms.

	==Magitech==		==Magitech==

1d4chan>LegoTavernGuy at 04:56, 22 February 2009

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	[[Image:Aarnmaplowres.jpg\|thumb\|right\|The inhabitable hemisphere of the planet Aarn.]] '''The World of Aarn''' is a magitech setting with a crunchy exterior of playful whimsy and a chewy center of eldritch horror.		[[Image:Aarnmaplowres.jpg\|thumb\|right\|The inhabitable hemisphere of the planet Aarn.]] '''The World of Aarn''' is a magitech setting with a crunchy exterior of playful whimsy and a chewy center of eldritch horror.

	Aarn is a setting that attempts to be as nuanced, faceted, and surprising as the real world. As an affectionate parody of fantasy gaming tropes, Aarn treats said tropes straight, applying everything imaginable that those tropes imply. How might society be truly affected by such fantastic things as magic, living gods, and unicorns?		Aarn is a homebrew setting that attempts to be as nuanced, faceted, and surprising as the real world. As an affectionate parody of fantasy gaming tropes, Aarn treats said tropes straight, applying everything imaginable that those tropes imply. How might society be truly affected by such fantastic things as magic, living gods, and unicorns?

	*Magic, like electricity and magnetism, is considered a natural force in the world, studied by those who think of themselves no differently than the electronic engineers and computer scientists of Earth. Magic is a science, and the application of magic is a technology.		*Magic, like electricity and magnetism, is considered a natural force in the world, studied by those who think of themselves no differently than the electronic engineers and computer scientists of Earth. Magic is a science, and the application of magic is a technology.