Invocation - Revision history

Kayleigh.whybrow at 19:59, 22 April 2026

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David.moore: /* Capturing Ether */

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Capturing Ether

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	Invokers can also coax the mysterious magic-rich vapor known as '''[[Rituals#Ether Spheres\|ether]]''' into suitably crafted glass spheres to produce '''ether spheres''', which are of use in [[Rituals\|the ritual circle]], to [[Appanage\|maintain]] enchanted items and in the creation of magical [[Bind Path Focus\|focuses]]. This requires the ''[[Capture Ether]]'' rite.		Invokers can also coax the mysterious magic-rich vapor known as '''[[Rituals#Ether Spheres\|ether]]''' into suitably crafted [[Crafting Designs#Ether Spheres\|glass spheres]] to produce '''ether spheres''', which are of use in [[Rituals\|the ritual circle]], to [[Appanage\|maintain]] enchanted items and in the creation of magical [[Bind Path Focus\|focuses]]. This requires the ''[[Capture Ether]]'' rite.

David.moore at 18:10, 28 May 2025

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	Some sigils require more than the standard amount of ink, or even require ''special'' inks that require separate [[Research\|research]].		Some sigils require more than the standard amount of ink, or even require ''special'' inks that require separate [[Research\|research]].

			==Capturing Ether==

			Invokers can also coax the mysterious magic-rich vapor known as '''[[Rituals#Ether Spheres\|ether]]''' into suitably crafted glass spheres to produce '''ether spheres''', which are of use in [[Rituals\|the ritual circle]], to [[Appanage\|maintain]] enchanted items and in the creation of magical [[Bind Path Focus\|focuses]]. This requires the ''[[Capture Ether]]'' rite.

David.moore at 23:16, 26 March 2025

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	==Using Invocation Items==		==Using Invocation Items==

	Invocation items always have a limited number of '''[[Equipment and Resources#Enchantment and Investment\|charges]]''' and a '''[[Equipment and Resources#Expiry\|~~duration~~]]'''. Once all charges are used, or the ~~duration~~ expires, the invocation fades and the item is destroyed. Invocation items cannot be recharged or extended.		Invocation items always have a limited number of '''[[Equipment and Resources#Enchantment and Investment\|charges]]''' and an '''[[Equipment and Resources#Expiry\|expiry]]'''. Once all charges are used, or when the item expires, the invocation fades and the item is destroyed. Invocation items cannot be recharged or extended.

	Using an item created by invocation ~~follows all the same rules as casting a spell, except that the user~~ requires neither ~~any Invocation~~ skill nor ~~knowledge~~ of the spell magics invested in it, and doesn’t spend ~~their~~ own [[Magic#Magic Points\|magic points]].		Using an item created by invocation requires neither invocation skill nor skill in the spell magics invested in it, and doesn’t spend the user’s own [[Magic#Magic Points\|magic points]]. Items can be activated in any [[Armour Categories\|weight of armour]].

			Otherwise, using such items follows all the same rules as casting a spell. This absolutely includes full [[Spellcasting#Vocal Component\|spell vocals]] – these items do not allow “snap casting”!
	Charged items can be activated in any level of armour.

	==Invocation Items==		==Invocation Items==

David.moore at 08:23, 13 January 2025

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	Once an invoker has identified the correct combination of sigils to represent the spell itself, further [[Research\|research]] can find sigils to enhance the investment: adding multiple charges, increasing the duration of the spell, triggering automatically when the inscription is broken or touched, altering the spell’s effects or even devising new effects entirely~~. Some sigils will require more than the standard amount of ink, or even require special inks that require separate research~~.		Once an invoker has identified the correct combination of sigils to represent the spell itself, further [[Research\|research]] can find sigils to ''enhance'' the investment: adding multiple charges, increasing the duration of the spell, triggering automatically when the inscription is broken or touched, altering the spell’s effects or even devising new effects entirely.

			Some sigils require more than the standard amount of ink, or even require ''special'' inks that require separate [[Research\|research]].

David.moore at 13:33, 16 November 2024

2024-11-16T13:33:09Z

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	The greatest of invokers are said to be able to create a '''staff''', a powerful talisman invested with many spells and abilities. Every staff’s powers are different, and this path requires considerable research and investment.		The greatest of invokers are said to be able to create a '''staff''', a powerful talisman invested with many spells and abilities. Every staff’s powers are different, and this path requires considerable research and investment.

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David.moore: /* Invocation Items */

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Invocation Items

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	\| '''Tattoos'''		\| '''Tattoos'''

	Tattoos made with magical ink can be invested with the same rites used to invest charms and talismans. This has the advantage that a tattoo cannot be lost or stolen, although in turn it cannot be shared around; only the recipient of the tattoo can use it. Specific mechanics for tattoos are given in the description for each rite.		Tattoos made with [[Alchemy#Magical Inks\|magical ink]] can be invested with the same rites used to invest charms and talismans. This has the advantage that a tattoo cannot be lost or stolen, although in turn it cannot be shared around; only the recipient of the tattoo can use it. Specific mechanics for tattoos are given in the description for each rite.
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David.moore: /* Invocation Items */

2024-09-26T10:43:21Z

Invocation Items

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	====Charms====		====Charms====

	Charms are simple investments holding 1 charge of one spell. Investing these requires knowledge of the skill [[Charm Invocation]]. ~~Common charms include:~~		Charms are simple investments holding '''1 charge of one spell'''. Investing these requires knowledge of the skill [[Charm Invocation]].

			Common charms include:
⚫	:*'''~~Trinkets~~''', ~~trifling~~ ~~baubles~~ marked with ~~mundane~~ ink and invested with the ''[[Invest ~~Trinket~~]]'' rite, that can hold a ~~lesser~~ spell until the end of the ~~day;~~

⚫	:*'''~~Sigil stones~~''', ~~stone~~ or ~~clay~~ ~~tablets~~ ~~marked~~ with ~~[[#Sigilistic~~ ~~Invocation\|sigils]]~~ in magical ink and invested with the ''[[Invest ~~Stone~~]]'' rite, that can hold any spell ~~until~~ ~~the end of the event; and~~
	:*'''~~Scrolls~~''', ~~paper~~ or ~~vellum sheets inscribed~~ with ~~spell vocals in magical~~ ink and invested with the ''[[Invest ~~Scroll~~]]'' rite, that can hold ~~any~~ spell ~~for~~ a ~~year~~.		:* '''Trinkets:''' Trifling baubles marked with mundane ink and invested with the ''[[Invest Trinket]]'' rite, that can hold '''1 lesser spell''' until the '''end of the day'''.
		⚫	:* '''Sigil stones:''' Stone or clay tablets marked with [[#Sigilistic Invocation\|sigils]] in magical ink and invested with the ''[[Invest Stone]]'' rite, that can hold '''any 1 spell''' until the '''end of the event'''.
		⚫	:* '''Scrolls:''' Paper or vellum sheets inscribed with spell vocals in magical ink and invested with the ''[[Invest Scroll]]'' rite, that can hold '''any 1 spell''' for '''1 year'''.

	====Talismans====		====Talismans====

	Talismans are more complex invocations inlaid with symbols in magical alloy and invested to hold 9 charges of one spell for ~~one~~ year. Investing talismans requires knowledge of the skill [[Talisman Invocation]] and uses the ''[[Invest Talisman]]'' rite. ~~Common types of talisman include:~~		Talismans are more complex invocations inlaid with symbols in magical alloy and invested to hold '''9 charges of one spell'''. All talismans last for '''1 year'''. Investing talismans requires knowledge of the skill [[Talisman Invocation]] and uses the ''[[Invest Talisman]]'' rite.

			Common types of talisman include:

	:*'''Amulets''', ~~items~~ of jewellery invested to hold personal, defensive or information spells;		:* '''Amulets:''' Items of jewellery invested to hold '''personal, defensive or information spells'''.
	:*'''Brands''', ~~weapons~~ invested to inflict magical damage~~; and~~		:* '''Brands:''' Weapons invested to inflict '''magical damage'''.
	:*'''Wands''', ~~short~~ batons invested to hold ranged spells.		:* '''Wands:''' Short batons invested to hold '''ranged spells'''.

	The greatest of invokers are said to be able to create a '''staff''', a powerful talisman invested with many spells and abilities. Every staff’s powers are different, and this path requires considerable research and investment.		The greatest of invokers are said to be able to create a '''staff''', a powerful talisman invested with many spells and abilities. Every staff’s powers are different, and this path requires considerable research and investment.

David.moore: /* Using Invocation Items */

2024-09-26T10:39:15Z

Using Invocation Items

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	Invocation items always have a limited number of '''[[Equipment and Resources#Enchantment and Investment\|charges]]''' and a '''[[Equipment and Resources#Expiry\|duration]]'''. Once all charges are used, or the duration expires, the invocation fades and the item is destroyed. Invocation items cannot be recharged or extended.		Invocation items always have a limited number of '''[[Equipment and Resources#Enchantment and Investment\|charges]]''' and a '''[[Equipment and Resources#Expiry\|duration]]'''. Once all charges are used, or the duration expires, the invocation fades and the item is destroyed. Invocation items cannot be recharged or extended.

	Using an item created by invocation follows all the same rules as casting a spell, except that the user requires neither ~~the~~ Invocation skill nor knowledge of the spell magics invested in it, and doesn’t spend their own [[Magic#Magic Points\|magic points]].		Using an item created by invocation follows all the same rules as casting a spell, except that the user requires neither any Invocation skill nor knowledge of the spell magics invested in it, and doesn’t spend their own [[Magic#Magic Points\|magic points]].

	Charged items can be activated in any level of armour.		Charged items can be activated in any level of armour.

David.moore: /* Using Invocation Items */

2024-09-26T10:38:38Z

Using Invocation Items

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	==Using Invocation Items==		==Using Invocation Items==

	Invocation items always have a limited number of '''[[Equipment and Resources#Enchantment and Investment\|charges]]''' and a '''[[[[Equipment and Resources#Expiry\|duration]]'''. Once all charges are used, or the duration expires, the invocation fades and the item is destroyed. Invocation items cannot be recharged or extended.		Invocation items always have a limited number of '''[[Equipment and Resources#Enchantment and Investment\|charges]]''' and a '''[[Equipment and Resources#Expiry\|duration]]'''. Once all charges are used, or the duration expires, the invocation fades and the item is destroyed. Invocation items cannot be recharged or extended.

	Using an item created by invocation follows all the same rules as casting a spell, except that the user requires neither the Invocation skill nor knowledge of the spell magics invested in it, and doesn’t spend their own [[Magic#Magic Points\|magic points]].		Using an item created by invocation follows all the same rules as casting a spell, except that the user requires neither the Invocation skill nor knowledge of the spell magics invested in it, and doesn’t spend their own [[Magic#Magic Points\|magic points]].