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More WIP note shit. Tiers of magic. These mostly apply to evocation magic, but do also have a minor note in the others. They mostly just mean how much effort is put into the spell and with ritual spells the amount of time it takes. As well as the “Mystical value” of the components, not the monetary value. This means that a type of mushroom from the Ent’s Forest which costs 5 copper pieces per portion could be more valuable to an illusionist than a perfectly cut ruby. More powerful spells need more valuable components. Near all spells must have their name invoked and a movement of the caster’s hands.

The first tier is cantrips, essentially the same as in D&D, which cost virtually no mana/magic and never require components. Your firebolts, thrown voices, and tiny illusions all fit in this category. A typical adventurer can cast these near instantly without much thought.

Minor Spells are the second tier. They require a low amount of mana to cast and rarely require components. Typical components for spells of this tier are things such as, stones, ashes, berries, and small animal parts. Most spells that require components at this tier are Conjuration and Necromancy spells and are typically quick, 5 - 30 minute rituals. Typical spells of this level are basic illusions, most low level evocation spells (like coating a weapon in an element), some weak barrier spells and extremely weak summoning spells. A few weak sealing spells also reside in the upper echelons of this tier. A typical adventurer can cast these quickly with some effort and practice. Trained mages essentially treat them like cantrips(not including rituals).

Standard Spells are the third tier. Here are the limits of what a typical adventurer is able to do practically in a fight. They cost a moderate amount of mana and mostly require components. Typical components for these are metals, medium animal parts, herbs, and greater quantities of the components for standard spells. The rituals in this tier are often 20-60 minutes long and need actual casting circles. These spells are things like powerful illusions capable of leaving lasting auditory and visual effects, evocation spells with small AOEs or short chains, decent barrier spells, small scale transmutations, raising humanoid undead and moderately powerful summons. Mid-level sealing spells take their hold in this tier as well. A typical adventurer struggles to cast these in a reasonable time for combat situations. Trained mages use these as their main methods of attack and defense while arch-mages use them rapidly as if they were cantrips.

Greater spells are the fourth tier. Only trained mages can use these and only arch-mages use them consistently. They cost a large amount of mana and almost all of them require components. They typically consume rare plants, gemstones, large animal parts, and rare metals. Rituals of this level can be several hours long and often require a mage to focus entirely on it. They are spells that can really do some damage. These can be things like illusion spells that feel like reality and seem to trap one’s target in a dream, powerful summons which can destroy small villages on their own, the raising and creation of undead chimeras, large scale transmutations, highly resistant barriers and powerful evocation spells. Sealing spells in this tier are often used to contain great threats. Most adventurers cannot cast these in reasonable amounts of time for combat but arch-mages use these spells as their main combat spells. An average trained mage will rarely cast one of these spells to defeat mighty opponents or large groups of weaker foes.

Dread spells are the fifth tier. Most mages never use these spells due to their devastating power and insane cost. They can drain inexperienced spell-casters completely and some drain all spell-casters of their entire reserve. Typical components of these spells are dragon parts, extremely rare minerals, and the carcasses of magical creatures. Rituals of this level are few and far between but when done often take days of several mages working in tandem to create the desired result. Spells at this level are capable of feats of destruction that can level cities if left uncontained. These include evocation spells that obliterate all with their area of effect, nigh invulnerable barriers, summons that pose threats to large cities, changing weather, true ressurection of the dead, and the creation of pocket dimensions(which can then be accessed via cantrip). Star seals, the only sealing spells at this level,  are able to contain the power of dieties but must be cast on a living being or powerfully enchanted item. A nine star seal is the stongest seal at this tier. Arch-mages are the only people who can cast these spells and still fight, but they do so rarely.

Finally, the sixth tier is known as “Life Return Magic”. Few mages ever cast these spells. They require no mana, and no components. Any spell can be made into a Life Return spell, from firebolt to meteor storm, it brings any spell’s power to that of a dread spell. Almost nobody casts these spells due to the cost... That being the caster’s life force itself. It drains their soul, shortening their lifespan. For this reason only a few mages ever cast them.

edit: Life Return sealing spells are still known as star seals but now, not only seal away power or physical form, but can also seal away the memory of the target. They can make it as if the target never existed in the minds of the populace.

#fantasy lore #fantasy #Magic System #Magic #magic tiers

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An interesting Folk Custom from here in South Wales.

The Mari Lwyd. Also known as the Grey Mare.

#Between this and Llanfair­pwllgwyngyll­gogery­chwyrn­drobwll­llan­tysilio­gogo­goch #I feel like the Welsh are a very interesting people #as well as their ancestor's contributions to Gaelic mythology and modern stories

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Y’know what always catches me off guard? When my mutuals change their URLs. it’s just always a surprise when that happens and I need to go through their blogs to figure out who they are.

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HARLEY CHEATS??? Next chapter of the legendary lovers coming soon!

#I missed something big #or forgot it #but wtf

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“Clavicus Faller,” called Finatos “It is time for you to take the place as lord of the undead, if only for this battle.”

“Oh wow! th’ God o’ death is recognizing a lich,” Clavicus responded sarcastically, “I’m the only one ye haven’t claimed yet ye shite. I’ve fought ye for millenia and ye only decide that I’m worthy of that title NOW?”

“The state of undeath is a-”

“Oh, shut it will ye. I don’t care what you call blasphemous or a sin. Now, today we fight together, and ye better not complain about me methods.”

“Fine, let us face this threat not as enemies, but as allies.”

One of the dragon’s heads turned towards the two, the desecrated land below them covered in the dead husks of beings that touched Finatos’ body, Finatos drew his scythe while clavicus prepared as spell. Their skeletal forms hovering slightly off the ground the dragon’s eyes met theirs and as it opened it’s mouth for its breath attack, they struck.

- My WIP a scene from the final battle.

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aka going APEshit

Aa Aaa Aaaa

What the fuck did you just fucking say about me, you little bitch? I’ll have you know I graduated top of my class in the Navy Seals, and I’ve been involved in numerous secret raids on Al-Quaeda, and I have over 300 confirmed kills. I am trained in gorilla warfare and I’m the top sniper in the entire US armed forces. You are nothing to me but just another target. I will wipe you the fuck out with precision the likes of which has never been seen before on this Earth, mark my fucking words. You think you can get away with saying that shit to me over the Internet? Think again, fucker. As we speak I am contacting my secret network of spies across the USA and your IP is being traced right now so you better prepare for the storm, maggot. The storm that wipes out the pathetic little thing you call your life. You’re fucking dead, kid. I can be anywhere, anytime, and I can kill you in over seven hundred ways, and that’s just with my bare hands. Not only am I extensively trained in unarmed combat, but I have access to the entire arsenal of the United States Marine Corps and I will use it to its full extent to wipe your miserable ass off the face of the continent, you little shit. If only you could have known what unholy retribution your little “clever” comment was about to bring down upon you, maybe you would have held your fucking tongue. But you couldn’t, you didn’t, and now you’re paying the price, you goddamn idiot. I will shit fury all over you and you will drown in it. You’re fucking dead, kiddo.

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My spies in the Nyarmy will find you.

I’m a simple trans girl

I see the words “Switch bodies” and I agree

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She’s a demon that posseses a host then moves on!

We must rid the world of this Evil!

I’m a simple trans girl

I see the words “Switch bodies” and I agree

#obviously joking

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SO because I hav nothing better to do I’m gonna explain more magic in my fantasy story thing. The meat of today’s topic will be enhancement magic! One of the only forms of magic almost all races can use (I say almost because undead cannot). Essentially worthless unless you are very good at it or combining it with something else, enhancement magic is the strengthening of one’s own physical attributes or those of one’s allies. It comes in 3 forms, Strength, speed, and durability.

Let’s start with durability, the most important of the forms, which allows one to essentially reinforce their flesh and bone with magic without changing the texture. This form is almost necessary to utilise the others at any capacity that you couldn’t achieve with a wind spell. The other forms, when not used in tandem with enhanced durability, are able to be very self destructive. With some inexperienced fighters dying from injuries sustained from the recoil. Of course, enhancing your durability makes it much more difficult for that to happen. A master of enhancement magic often masters this form first and has a body akin to stone. There is of course a way to get through this daunting defense, and that is simply using blades or certain magics. Bladed weapons can’t cut stone very easily, however, enhancement magic protects via reinforcement, not hardening. Magic like fire magic can burn these targets as well. But, these weaknesses mean nothing against a true master who can grant themself a state of nigh invulnerability save for the strongest of spells and strikes. This can drain their magic force though, and is typically used sparingly.

Next is strength. Brute physical power is all that this form is about. The power to catch the hammer of a giant, or shatter the bones of a dragon is granted to masters of this form. Of course, the downside is that when used at too great of a capacity, the user’s own bones and muscles break and tear, causing a lot of pain and difficulty. Masters of this form know their limits, and those who use this as their primary combat form often take a methodical approach to battle. They know that if they are able to beat most opponents if they land a strike and that if they can overpower the opponent’s durability, they are garaunteed victory.

Finally we come to speed. Force= mass*velocity, in other words, the faster one goes the harder they hit. Masters of this form are as fast, if not faster than modern jet planes. These speeds can kill a person easily, which is what makes the durability form so important to this form. Fights with these people often end is seconds, or they toy with their opponent.

Beastfolk are the natural masters of enhancement magic. This brings me to the main exhibition of it in the story. The battle between Arnic Lionfang, a beastfolk of the white tiger variety, and the Half-Giant Amak’na. The battle lasts longer than expected due to Arnic’s low confidence dragging him down while Amak’na beats him around like a hackey sack. Eventually Arnic manages to calm himself from his panic and shows what enhancement of all 3 forms together can do. He defeats her in 5 strikes withing 1 second. The last of which being a punch impacting Amak’na’s stomach at mach 2 killing her and shattering her spine.

#fantasy #writing #magic system #magic #beastfolk #giant #WIP

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When the anime you’re watching ends the episode with a cliffhanger from out of nowhere:

#anime #shitpost #What the fuck just happened

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I can only give malice.

I force you to be thankful to ME and only me this MEgiving

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Shit like this makes me ashamed of my own country. If I were in charge I wouldn’t allow any gatherings of the type, especially with over 17000 cases in the province.

I don't ever want to hear about the fucking "War On Christmas" or any kind of BS about how anyone who celebrates Christmas isn't absolutely catered to every day of their damn winter lives no matter what is going on. Fuck y'all, seriously, and fuck Christmas too.

#when canadians are shitty #Why open anything up

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Humans are awesome

#The athleticism of our species continues to impress and terrify

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Warm coleslaw mixed with orange juice and ketchup.

There's nothing sadder than cold hot chocolate

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LISTEN UP FUCKERS

You're cute :)

#Donald Trump tw #I would know if i was cute or not

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Thanks mate.

Is it okay if I ask what an "anti en**" is? I'm not smart with these things.

just answered it

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ok i need,,, for science,,, pls reblog with your hair colour,,, a fun fact about yourself,,, and whether you like crunchy or soft cookies

#dark brown #dark enough that in some lightings it looks black #I was voted most likely to go to jail in my grade 8 class #The reasoning was that I probably know how to make drugs #I do not #Crumchy