Booklight12 477 Share Posted August 30, 2015 Mage Light Introduction: “Even in the darkest, and most dreary of places shalt I bestow light upon thee” -Unknown mages’ tome Magelight in essence is the ability for a magic users with a certain affinity for Transfiguration magic or household magic (Though to a smaller degree) to alter the world around them and create light around them in varying colors, and being able to form light as dim as a candle or as bright as the sun itself in some cases, in order to provide light in the dark, or to ward away different creatures. Normally magelight will take on the appearance of a simple orb of light that is cast from the palms of ones hands though truly is up to the mage how they aesthetically cast it and may differ from mage to mage. How: Magelight is formed via the alteration of the very air around you using voidal magic. Similar to how a cleric may create clerical light though very much different in having no holy properties to it. Though, it is more versatile. The mage must first connect their minds to the void like all other void magics. Once connected the mystic will then focus on a point around them in which they plan to create the magelight. After focusing on the point the mage is then able to form the light, by replicating it in the void and much like evocation summoning the light from the void. The magic normally isn’t very taxing if used simply to light up an area masters of arcana being able to summon the magelight forth almost indefinitely with little strain or fatigue. (Basically if used solely as a light source it would take up little to no mana) The second part to magelight requiring more experienced mages who practice the arts of transfiguration is being able to heighten the intensity of the light they summon. Though, it cannot compete with a clerics’ light to be used to blind people for a short while it is possible if used with enough mana to replicate the brightness of the sun though most likely for a short amount of time as it would be taxing to create such intense light for longer than a few moments without feeling a significant strain in the mages’ mana pool. This effect could be used as a distraction or to ward away more unsavory creatures of the night. Why: Though the lore isn’t necessarily needed as it technically should already be possible. I just felt it would be useful to have lore written on the topic. Magelight is a fun and more mystical alternative to using a torch or candle, and would be a much more readily available option for a mage to use. Aesthetics: Aesthetically It is really up to the caster of the magelight how they want to conjure the light and even how it looks able to take on the appearance of different colors of light from reds, greens, yellows, white and so on. Though leaving out blacklight as characters ICly most likely wouldn’t be able to study it or know what it is. Redlines: Mage light is a household magic when used as simple orbs of light (Up to the brightness of a torch) Only transfigurationists can ramp up the light to a much more brighter state brighter than simple orbs of light. Basically anything brighter than a torch. The light produces no heat, it is simply creating light The light cannot directly harm dark creatures like holy magic does, it's just light! 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DISCOLIQUID 1956 Share Posted August 30, 2015 As long as this cannot be used in combat against creatures weak to direct sunlight, sure. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
excited 10833 Share Posted August 30, 2015 As long as this cannot be used in combat against creatures weak to direct sunlight, sure. Essentially, this. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booklight12 477 Author Share Posted August 30, 2015 As long as this cannot be used in combat against creatures weak to direct sunlight, sure. The only time it could be used somewhat combatively is if you're a transfigurationist, and even still it wouldn't be equivalent to the potency of the sun or clerical light in regards to dark creatures. Being more like a distraction or intimidation factor if anything. Though not much else would it do to creatures weak to direct sunlight besides like very minor disturbing of the skin if anything. By nature Mage light is solely non combative and can do no direct harm to anything. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Etan 2839 Share Posted August 30, 2015 Mfw transfiguration used blind! -> It's very effective! *stumbles around as smoke rises from eyeholes* "Mah-MAH EYES." Anyways seems cool, cant hurt to have.. so long it's not mis-used. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendigo 786 Share Posted August 30, 2015 Why not Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catostrophy 111 Share Posted August 30, 2015 You can enchant objects to emit light. Not as Gandalf-y, but it works. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ford 1990 Share Posted August 30, 2015 pretty sure any mage, when placing mana into a focus crystal, makes it light up. so uh okay sure but this is already around Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShameJax 1391 Share Posted August 30, 2015 I always knew booklight was a wannabe gandalf... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gladuos 857 Share Posted August 30, 2015 Shouldn't really be a problem. I like it... Certainly gives a lot more versatility than the focus crystals. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GodEmperorFlam 3447 Share Posted August 30, 2015 pretty sure any mage, when placing mana into a focus crystal, makes it light up. ^ This is true Ford, but it's not the same as what this lore is proposing. I like this and don't really see a need for it, as long as it goes with what Disco said. +1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booklight12 477 Author Share Posted August 30, 2015 ^ This is true Ford, but it's not the same as what this lore is proposing. I like this and don't really see a need for it, as long as it goes with what Disco said. +1 Yuh, Transmutation allows you to alter an object to emit light though it has to be on an object. This lore is proposing a similiar idea though without the need of using a gem or object to transmute. (Or focus crystal) And hush Jax Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salamandra 1133 Share Posted August 30, 2015 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fitermon 667 Share Posted August 31, 2015 Skyrim is good, therefore taking from it would improve this server. +1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jygg 330 Share Posted August 31, 2015 I like this. +1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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