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--- lore:majykology [2025/02/12 10:52] – eliu
+++ lore:majykology [2025/10/24 17:08] (current) – [Magic as an Energy Spectrum] quiddlesticks
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 Spiritual or Nomadic magic is considered a type of "bound" magical energy, usually within another medium, such as a focal object, a tattoo, or even within a song or melody. This magic energy is considered analogous to a "standing wave." This magic can take on discrete "harmonics" of energy, which manifest into the six ranks of nomadic incants((The energy levels of these bound states are restricted to even numbers as a result of the quantized nature of its boundary conditions. As a result, nomadic ranks are more readily equivalent to ranks 2,4,6,... of Elemental or Divine spell groups.)).
-A nomad pulls magic from the Kurago (or similar spiritual font), accessible via their Guardian Spirit, which acts as a channeling conduit, similar to a "waveguide," in order to store the magic within an incant on the Cefa'zisto. The amount of energy a nomad can safely transfer from the Kurago through their Guardian Spirit at once is called **Spirit Charge**. This is determined by their ability to withstand the magical energy flowing through them (Health) as well as their ability to connect to and perceive their Guardian Spirit (Perception).
+A nomad pulls magic from the Kurago (or similar spiritual font), accessible via their Guardian Spirit, which acts as a channeling conduit, similar to a "waveguide," in order to store the magic within an incant on the Cefa'zisto. Because this magic is in a bound state, most nomadic incants are limited in their range and scope, usually only affecting the holder and their immediate surroundings. However, since this magic can be bound within some sort of portable object, that allows others to hold and activate the bound magic.
-Because this magic is in a bound state, most nomadic incants are limited in their range and scope, usually only affecting the holder and their immediate surroundings. However, since this magic can be bound within some sort of portable object, that allows others to hold and activate the bound magic.
 Once an incant is activated, the magic held within the bound "standing wave" is released, which depletes the magic held within the object. For mechanical and record-keeping convenience, we count **Spirit Charge** as being spent when this happens, although in reality, the magical energy was already bound within the object when the incant was prepared.
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 === Divine Magic ===
-=== Magictech ===
+=== Magitech ===
 ===== Lexiesoterica =====
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-Terisium’s next state is the one that we can see and manipulate. Terisium<up>1</sup> appears as a dull gray metal, with a very high malleability. A strip of Terisium<sup>1</sup> can be easily bent, even by a child. When formed into a loop or sphere, it acts as a reverse energy pump, draining magic within the loop back to its native plane. The rate of the drain is proportional to the radius of the loop, and the amount of Terisium<sup>1</sup> used. Historically, only a weak and easily smithed Terisium<sup>1</sup>-Copper alloy was used to make manacles, due to the extremely high melting point of Terisium<sup>1</sup>. Nowadays, a Terisium<sup>1</sup>-Iron alloy can be smelted in specialty forges to make a practically useable set of manacles.
+Terisium’s next state is the one that we can see and manipulate. Terisium<sup>1</sup> appears as a dull gray metal, with a very high malleability. A strip of Terisium<sup>1</sup> can be easily bent, even by a child. When formed into a loop or sphere, it acts as a reverse energy pump, draining magic within the loop back to its native plane. The rate of the drain is proportional to the radius of the loop, and the amount of Terisium<sup>1</sup> used. Historically, only a weak and easily smithed Terisium<sup>1</sup>-Copper alloy was used to make manacles, due to the extremely high melting point of Terisium<sup>1</sup>. Nowadays, a Terisium<sup>1</sup>-Iron alloy can be smelted in specialty forges to make a practically useable set of manacles.
 Terisium<sup>1</sup> can also be made into an alloy with lead, usually a byproduct of the process of terisium mining. This alloy no longer has the draining properties, instead acting as a magical insulator. When crafted into armor, the structure of this alloy creates a high potential barrier, limiting magical energy from crossing it. Weapons made using this alloy are heavier and denser, and its ability to repel magic enhances attacks. Due to its weight (and toxicity), only a thin layer of this alloy can be used for armor and weapons.