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Springheel at 15:39, 17 June 2015

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	Magic is a tangible force in The Dark Mod setting. Most people encounter it in a subtle form on a regular basis. ~~As it was~~ in our own history, ~~the~~ line between "magic" and "science" ~~is not well defined~~--most people see alchemy and mathematics as ~~just another form~~ of magic (or magic as just another form of science, if you prefer).		Magic is a tangible force in The Dark Mod setting. Most people encounter it in a subtle form on a regular basis. Even more so than in our own history, there is no clear line between "magic" and "science"--most people see alchemy, electricity, and mathematics as types of magic (or magic as just another form of science, if you prefer).

	The ~~less subtle~~ the magic, the rarer it tends to be. Minor potions or wards against rats are common. Shapeshifters or fire-throwing mages are much rarer.		The more overt or "flashy" the magic is, the rarer it tends to be. Minor potions or wards against rats are common. Shapeshifters or fire-throwing mages are much rarer.

	~~The ability to use magic~~ is an innate talent. Most people cannot do it. Those that can often learn, though trial and error, to do fairly easy things, like using tea leaves to tell fortunes, ~~healing~~ minor aches and pains, or creating small wards against rats or disease. With a little knowledge of alchemy or herbalism, these people can create successful potions or amulets.		While anyone can learn alchemy or mathematics, sorcery is an innate talent. Most people cannot do it. Those that can often learn, though trial and error, to do fairly easy things, like using tea leaves to tell fortunes, heal minor aches and pains, or creating small wards against rats or disease. With a little knowledge of alchemy or herbalism, these people can create successful potions or amulets.

	== Mages ==		== Mages ==
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	== Divine Magic ==		== Divine Magic ==
	The [[Builders]] have priests who can create magic-like effects, such as throwing flame or summoning light. These effects are said to come directly from God, however, and are therefore considered holy miracles, not magic. Likewise, common people believe in the 'magical' effects of prayer and the use of holy talismens, like the bones of saints.		The [[Builders]] have priests who can create magic-like effects, such as throwing flame or summoning light. These effects are said to come directly from God, however, and are therefore considered holy miracles, not magic. Likewise, common people believe in the magical effects of prayer and the use of holy talismens, like the bones of saints.

	== Necromancy ==		== Necromancy ==
	[[Necromancers]] study a more macabre form of magic. They are interested in learning about the forces of life and death. They learn by studying anatomy, both living and dead, and how bodies decay after death. As they gain power, they learn to control life forces, becoming able to animate the dead and extend their own life. Necromancy is highly illegal in the city, and its study tends to corrupt the necromancer, twisting his limbs and rotting his skin. Eventually necromancers start to resemble the corpses they dissect.		[[Necromancers]] study a more macabre form of black magic. They are interested in learning about the forces of life and death. They learn by studying anatomy, both living and dead, and how bodies decay after death. As they gain power, they learn to control life forces, becoming able to animate the dead and extend their own life. Necromancy is highly illegal in the city, and its study tends to corrupt the necromancer, twisting his limbs and rotting his skin. Eventually necromancers start to resemble the corpses they dissect.

	Necromancers often put animal heads on pikes in their territory. Using their magic they can animate the heads, making gruesome sentries.		Necromancers often put animal heads on pikes in their territory. Using their magic they can animate the heads, making gruesome sentries.

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Springheel at 18:09, 16 July 2013

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	The less subtle the magic, the rarer it tends to be. Minor potions or wards against rats are common. Shapeshifters or fire-throwing mages are much rarer.		The less subtle the magic, the rarer it tends to be. Minor potions or wards against rats are common. Shapeshifters or fire-throwing mages are much rarer.

	The ability to use magic is an innate talent. Most people ~~born with the talent~~ learn to do fairly easy things, like using tea leaves to tell fortunes, healing minor aches and pains, or creating small wards against rats or disease. With a little knowledge of alchemy or herbalism, these people can create successful potions or amulets.		The ability to use magic is an innate talent. Most people cannot do it. Those that can often learn, though trial and error, to do fairly easy things, like using tea leaves to tell fortunes, healing minor aches and pains, or creating small wards against rats or disease. With a little knowledge of alchemy or herbalism, these people can create successful potions or amulets.

	== Mages ==		== Mages ==
	It is not enough to have a strong natural affinity for magic (though mages must have this as well). To learn mastery over the elements requires intensive study and training. Trained [[Mages]] are able to do much more powerful things than the local wise woman or herbalist. They can summon storms, hurl balls of flame or ice, and create illusions to mislead people. Some can even ~~conjure evil creatures from other planes of existance~~.		It is not enough to have a strong natural affinity for magic (though mages must have this as well). To learn mastery over the elements requires intensive study and training. Trained [[Mages]] are able to do much more powerful things than the local wise woman or herbalist. They can summon storms, hurl balls of flame or ice, and create illusions to mislead people. Some can even communicate with the spirit world and summon them to do their bidding.

	Every time a mage casts a spell there is a chance, however small, that the mage can lose control of the magic, causing unforseen and potentially disasterous effects. One of those effects is aging unnaturally. Other effects depend on what the failed spell was trying to do. A miscast fireball might cause the mage to set fire to the hair of all bystanders, or to spontaneously combust. The more powerful the spell, the more dangerous an accident is. That keeps mages from using magic frivolously. It also provides all kinds of interesting story ideas, as a miscast spell could result in a demon running wild through the city, or a powerful magic text being teleported deep underground.		Every time a mage casts a spell there is a chance, however small, that the mage can lose control of the magic, causing unforseen and potentially disasterous effects. One of those effects is aging unnaturally. Other effects depend on what the failed spell was trying to do. A miscast fireball might cause the mage to set fire to the hair of all bystanders, or to spontaneously combust. The more powerful the spell, the more dangerous an accident is. That keeps mages from using magic frivolously. It also provides all kinds of interesting story ideas, as a miscast spell could result in a demon running wild through the city, or a powerful magic text being teleported deep underground where only a master thief can retrieve it.

	== Pagan Magic ==		== Pagan Magic ==

Springheel at 01:04, 3 October 2009

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	Magic is a tangible force in The Dark Mod setting. Most people encounter it in ~~some~~ form ~~or another~~ on a regular basis. As it was in our own history, the line between "magic" and "science" is not well defined--most people see alchemy and mathematics as just another form of magic (or magic as just another form of science, if you prefer).		Magic is a tangible force in The Dark Mod setting. Most people encounter it in a subtle form on a regular basis. As it was in our own history, the line between "magic" and "science" is not well defined--most people see alchemy and mathematics as just another form of magic (or magic as just another form of science, if you prefer).

			The less subtle the magic, the rarer it tends to be. Minor potions or wards against rats are common. Shapeshifters or fire-throwing mages are much rarer.

	The ability to use magic is an innate talent. Most people born with the talent learn to do fairly easy things, like using tea leaves to tell fortunes, healing minor aches and pains, or creating small wards against rats or disease. With a little knowledge of alchemy or herbalism, these people can create successful potions or amulets.		The ability to use magic is an innate talent. Most people born with the talent learn to do fairly easy things, like using tea leaves to tell fortunes, healing minor aches and pains, or creating small wards against rats or disease. With a little knowledge of alchemy or herbalism, these people can create successful potions or amulets.

Springheel at 16:45, 25 June 2007

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	Magic is a tangible force in The Dark Mod setting. Most people encounter it in some form or another on a regular basis. As it was in our own history, the line between "magic" and "science" is not well defined--most people see alchemy and mathematics as just another form of magic (or magic as just another form of science, if you prefer).		Magic is a tangible force in The Dark Mod setting. Most people encounter it in some form or another on a regular basis. As it was in our own history, the line between "magic" and "science" is not well defined--most people see alchemy and mathematics as just another form of magic (or magic as just another form of science, if you prefer).

	~~Most people with the~~ ability to use magic ~~only develop~~ the ~~skill~~ to do fairly easy things, like using tea leaves to tell fortunes, healing minor aches and pains, or creating small wards against rats or disease. With a little knowledge of alchemy or herbalism, these people can create successful potions or amulets.		The ability to use magic is an innate talent. Most people born with the talent learn to do fairly easy things, like using tea leaves to tell fortunes, healing minor aches and pains, or creating small wards against rats or disease. With a little knowledge of alchemy or herbalism, these people can create successful potions or amulets.


	== Mages ==		== Mages ==
	~~Through~~ intensive study~~, some talented individuals can learn~~ to do more powerful things~~, like control~~ the ~~elements~~, ~~or hurling~~ balls of flame or ice~~. These [[Mages]] can~~ create illusions to mislead people or even conjure evil creatures from other planes of existance.		It is not enough to have a strong natural affinity for magic (though mages must have this as well). To learn mastery over the elements requires intensive study and training. Trained [[Mages]] are able to do much more powerful things than the local wise woman or herbalist. They can summon storms, hurl balls of flame or ice, and create illusions to mislead people. Some can even conjure evil creatures from other planes of existance.

	Every time a mage casts a spell there is a chance, however small, that the mage can lose control of the magic, causing unforseen and potentially disasterous effects. One of those effects is aging unnaturally. Other effects depend on what ~~they were~~ trying to do. A miscast fireball might cause ~~them~~ to set fire to the hair of all bystanders, or to spontaneously combust. The more powerful the spell, the more dangerous an accident is. That keeps mages from using magic frivolously. It also provides all kinds of interesting story ideas, as a miscast spell could result in a demon running wild through the city, or a powerful magic text being teleported deep underground.		Every time a mage casts a spell there is a chance, however small, that the mage can lose control of the magic, causing unforseen and potentially disasterous effects. One of those effects is aging unnaturally. Other effects depend on what the failed spell was trying to do. A miscast fireball might cause the mage to set fire to the hair of all bystanders, or to spontaneously combust. The more powerful the spell, the more dangerous an accident is. That keeps mages from using magic frivolously. It also provides all kinds of interesting story ideas, as a miscast spell could result in a demon running wild through the city, or a powerful magic text being teleported deep underground.

	== Pagan Magic ==		== Pagan Magic ==
	[[Pagans]] are very comfortable with natural magic. It is common for pagans to practice simple rituals and use talismens to attract good fortune. Their tribes frequently have shamans or druids who can conduct rituals to create more powerful magical effects. ~~They~~ don't study books or ~~more~~ academic magic like Mages, however.		[[Pagans]] are very comfortable with natural magic. It is common for pagans to practice simple rituals and use talismens to attract good fortune. Their tribes frequently have shamans or druids who can conduct rituals to create more powerful magical effects, such as shapeshifting or summoning animals. Pagans don't study books or academic magic like Mages, however.

	== Divine Magic ==		== Divine Magic ==
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	== Necromancy ==		== Necromancy ==
	[[Necromancers]] study a more macabre form of magic. They are interested in learning about the forces of life and death. They learn by studying anatomy, both living and dead, and how bodies decay after death. As they gain power, they learn to control life forces, becoming able to animate the dead and extend their own life. Necromancy is highly illegal in the city, and its study tends to corrupt the necromancer, twisting ~~their~~ limbs and rotting ~~their~~ skin. Eventually necromancers start to resemble the corpses they dissect.		[[Necromancers]] study a more macabre form of magic. They are interested in learning about the forces of life and death. They learn by studying anatomy, both living and dead, and how bodies decay after death. As they gain power, they learn to control life forces, becoming able to animate the dead and extend their own life. Necromancy is highly illegal in the city, and its study tends to corrupt the necromancer, twisting his limbs and rotting his skin. Eventually necromancers start to resemble the corpses they dissect.

	Necromancers often put animal heads on pikes in their territory. Using their magic they can animate the heads, making gruesome sentries.		Necromancers often put animal heads on pikes in their territory. Using their magic they can animate the heads, making gruesome sentries.

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Springheel at 17:11, 12 June 2007

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	Through intensive study, some talented individuals can learn to do more powerful things, like control the elements, or hurling balls of flame or ice. These [[Mages]] can create illusions to mislead people or even conjure evil creatures from other planes of existance.		Through intensive study, some talented individuals can learn to do more powerful things, like control the elements, or hurling balls of flame or ice. These [[Mages]] can create illusions to mislead people or even conjure evil creatures from other planes of existance.


	~~=== Mapper Tip ===~~
	Every time a mage casts a spell there is a chance, however small, that the mage can lose control of the magic, causing unforseen and potentially disasterous effects. One of those effects is aging unnaturally. Other effects depend on what they were trying to do. A miscast fireball might cause them to set fire to the hair of all bystanders, or to spontaneously combust. The more powerful the spell, the more dangerous an accident is. That keeps mages from using magic frivolously. It also provides all kinds of interesting story ideas, as a miscast spell could result in a demon running wild through the city, or a powerful magic text being teleported deep underground.		Every time a mage casts a spell there is a chance, however small, that the mage can lose control of the magic, causing unforseen and potentially disasterous effects. One of those effects is aging unnaturally. Other effects depend on what they were trying to do. A miscast fireball might cause them to set fire to the hair of all bystanders, or to spontaneously combust. The more powerful the spell, the more dangerous an accident is. That keeps mages from using magic frivolously. It also provides all kinds of interesting story ideas, as a miscast spell could result in a demon running wild through the city, or a powerful magic text being teleported deep underground.

Springheel at 17:02, 12 June 2007

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	== Mages ==		== Mages ==
	Through intensive study, some talented individuals can learn to do more powerful things, like control the elements, or hurling balls of flame or ice. These [[Mages]] can create illusions to mislead people or even conjure evil creatures from other planes of existance.		Through intensive study, some talented individuals can learn to do more powerful things, like control the elements, or hurling balls of flame or ice. These [[Mages]] can create illusions to mislead people or even conjure evil creatures from other planes of existance.


			=== Mapper Tip ===
			Every time a mage casts a spell there is a chance, however small, that the mage can lose control of the magic, causing unforseen and potentially disasterous effects. One of those effects is aging unnaturally. Other effects depend on what they were trying to do. A miscast fireball might cause them to set fire to the hair of all bystanders, or to spontaneously combust. The more powerful the spell, the more dangerous an accident is. That keeps mages from using magic frivolously. It also provides all kinds of interesting story ideas, as a miscast spell could result in a demon running wild through the city, or a powerful magic text being teleported deep underground.

	== Pagan Magic ==		== Pagan Magic ==

Springheel at 17:00, 12 June 2007

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	Magic is a tangible force in The Dark Mod setting. Most people encounter it in some form or another on a regular basis. As it was in our own history, the line between "magic" and "science" is not well defined--most people see alchemy and mathematics as just another form of magic (or magic as just another form of science, if you prefer).		Magic is a tangible force in The Dark Mod setting. Most people encounter it in some form or another on a regular basis. As it was in our own history, the line between "magic" and "science" is not well defined--most people see alchemy and mathematics as just another form of magic (or magic as just another form of science, if you prefer).

	Most people with the ability to use magic only develop the skill to do fairly easy things, like using tea leaves to tell fortunes, healing minor aches and pains, or creating small wards against rats or disease. With a little knowledge of alchemy or herbalism, these people can create successful potions or amulets. Through intensive study, some talented individuals can learn to do more powerful things, like control the elements, or hurling balls of flame or ice. These [[Mages]] can create illusions to mislead people or even conjure evil creatures from other planes of existance.		Most people with the ability to use magic only develop the skill to do fairly easy things, like using tea leaves to tell fortunes, healing minor aches and pains, or creating small wards against rats or disease. With a little knowledge of alchemy or herbalism, these people can create successful potions or amulets.


			== Mages ==
			Through intensive study, some talented individuals can learn to do more powerful things, like control the elements, or hurling balls of flame or ice. These [[Mages]] can create illusions to mislead people or even conjure evil creatures from other planes of existance.

			== Pagan Magic ==
	[[Pagans]] are very comfortable with natural magic. It is common for pagans to practice simple rituals and use talismens to attract good fortune. Their tribes frequently have shamans or druids who can conduct rituals to create more powerful magical effects. They don't study books or more academic magic like Mages, however.		[[Pagans]] are very comfortable with natural magic. It is common for pagans to practice simple rituals and use talismens to attract good fortune. Their tribes frequently have shamans or druids who can conduct rituals to create more powerful magical effects. They don't study books or more academic magic like Mages, however.

	The [[Builders]] have priests who can create magic-like effects, such as throwing flame or summoning light. These effects are said to come directly from God, however, and are therefore considered holy miracles, not magic.		== Divine Magic ==
			The [[Builders]] have priests who can create magic-like effects, such as throwing flame or summoning light. These effects are said to come directly from God, however, and are therefore considered holy miracles, not magic. Likewise, common people believe in the 'magical' effects of prayer and the use of holy talismens, like the bones of saints.

			== Necromancy ==
	[[Necromancers]] study a more macabre form of magic. They are interested in learning about the forces of life and death. They learn by studying anatomy, both living and dead, and how bodies decay after death. As they gain power, they learn to control life forces, becoming able to animate the dead and extend their own life. Necromancy is highly illegal in the city, and its study tends to corrupt the necromancer, twisting their limbs and rotting their skin. Eventually necromancers start to resemble the corpses they dissect.		[[Necromancers]] study a more macabre form of magic. They are interested in learning about the forces of life and death. They learn by studying anatomy, both living and dead, and how bodies decay after death. As they gain power, they learn to control life forces, becoming able to animate the dead and extend their own life. Necromancy is highly illegal in the city, and its study tends to corrupt the necromancer, twisting their limbs and rotting their skin. Eventually necromancers start to resemble the corpses they dissect.

Springheel at 14:45, 26 May 2007

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	Most people with the ability to use magic only develop the skill to do fairly easy things, like using tea leaves to tell fortunes, healing minor aches and pains, or creating small wards against rats or disease. With a little knowledge of alchemy or herbalism, these people can create successful potions or amulets. Through intensive study, some talented individuals can learn to do more powerful things, like control the elements, or hurling balls of flame or ice. These [[Mages]] can create illusions to mislead people or even conjure evil creatures from other planes of existance.		Most people with the ability to use magic only develop the skill to do fairly easy things, like using tea leaves to tell fortunes, healing minor aches and pains, or creating small wards against rats or disease. With a little knowledge of alchemy or herbalism, these people can create successful potions or amulets. Through intensive study, some talented individuals can learn to do more powerful things, like control the elements, or hurling balls of flame or ice. These [[Mages]] can create illusions to mislead people or even conjure evil creatures from other planes of existance.

	[[Pagans]] are very comfortable with natural magic. Their tribes frequently have shamans or druids who can conduct ~~powerful~~ rituals to create magical effects. They don't study books or more academic magic like Mages, however.		[[Pagans]] are very comfortable with natural magic. It is common for pagans to practice simple rituals and use talismens to attract good fortune. Their tribes frequently have shamans or druids who can conduct rituals to create more powerful magical effects. They don't study books or more academic magic like Mages, however.

	The [[Builders]] have priests who can create magic-like effects, such as throwing flame or summoning light. These effects are said to come directly from ~~their god~~, however, and are therefore considered holy miracles, not magic.		The [[Builders]] have priests who can create magic-like effects, such as throwing flame or summoning light. These effects are said to come directly from God, however, and are therefore considered holy miracles, not magic.

	[[Necromancers]] study a more macabre form of magic. They are interested in learning about the forces of life and death. As they gain power, they learn to control ~~anything~~ dead in the ~~surrounding area. Dead birds~~, ~~dogs~~, ~~snakes, people, whatever~~...they can ~~manipulate them to get rid of any unwanted intruded or assassinate an interloper. An average necromancer's hovel will have dead things lying all throughout~~ the ~~building~~, ~~with corpses of dead peasants spead out down a hallway or dead birds flying about with the necromancer sees through it's eyes~~.		[[Necromancers]] study a more macabre form of magic. They are interested in learning about the forces of life and death. They learn by studying anatomy, both living and dead, and how bodies decay after death. As they gain power, they learn to control life forces, becoming able to animate the dead and extend their own life. Necromancy is highly illegal in the city, and its study tends to corrupt the necromancer, twisting their limbs and rotting their skin. Eventually necromancers start to resemble the corpses they dissect.

			Necromancers often put animal heads on pikes in their territory. Using their magic they can animate the heads, making gruesome sentries.

	~~Necromancers often put animal heads on pikes in their territory. Using their magic they can see through the eyes, making the heads like gruesome sentries.~~
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Greebo: categorised

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categorised

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	Necromancers often put animal heads on pikes in their territory. Using their magic they can see through the eyes, making the heads like gruesome sentries.		Necromancers often put animal heads on pikes in their territory. Using their magic they can see through the eyes, making the heads like gruesome sentries.
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Springheel at 19:44, 24 September 2006

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	The [[Builders]] have priests who can create magic-like effects, such as throwing flame or summoning light. These effects are said to come directly from their god, however, and are therefore considered holy miracles, not magic.		The [[Builders]] have priests who can create magic-like effects, such as throwing flame or summoning light. These effects are said to come directly from their god, however, and are therefore considered holy miracles, not magic.

	[[Necromancers]] study a more macabre form of magic. ~~They can~~ control anything dead in the surrounding area. Dead birds, dogs, snakes, people, whatever...they can manipulate them to get rid of any unwanted intruded or assassinate an interloper. An average necromancer's hovel will have dead things lying all throughout the building, with corpses of dead peasants spead out down a hallway or dead birds flying about with the necromancer sees through it's eyes.		[[Necromancers]] study a more macabre form of magic. They are interested in learning about the forces of life and death. As they gain power, they learn to control anything dead in the surrounding area. Dead birds, dogs, snakes, people, whatever...they can manipulate them to get rid of any unwanted intruded or assassinate an interloper. An average necromancer's hovel will have dead things lying all throughout the building, with corpses of dead peasants spead out down a hallway or dead birds flying about with the necromancer sees through it's eyes.

	Necromancers often put animal heads on pikes in their territory. Using their magic they can see through the eyes, making the heads like gruesome sentries.		Necromancers often put animal heads on pikes in their territory. Using their magic they can see through the eyes, making the heads like gruesome sentries.