King_Kunuk 888 Share Posted September 5, 2021 “I gaze into the crystal and I see your plots, your actions, your every step. Did you think you could really outwit my sorcery little mortal?”Orb of Scrying To be a sorcerer is to seek out and understand knowledge. To crave it’s flavour upon the tongue as a growth of a person comes to fruition. Enter then a new marvel created by such sorcerers to help them gleem into distant lands. To see others partake in actions and plan accordingly with, or against them. To see an ally in need of aid, or an enemy in the midst of preparing an attack upon their lonely tower. This item would become known as Orbs of Scrying, items which allow magi to gleem across the material realm to spy upon others and scheme in secret. Function An orb of scrying is a rather broad term of an item of making used to gaze onto present happening events across the realm. By using the item as a focus, a mage pierces through the veil, into the void, then back out the veil as a ‘Ley Sight’ is made at a location. The Ley Sight then is either stationary, or follows a target around until the mage is finished gleaming through the orb. The orb can be used in multiple ways which include:-Scrying Upon a Person(s): When used against a person, the mage will see and hear around the target through the formed Ley Sight as though they were present in the room. Due to the simplistic nature of using the Orb of Scrying in this method, it does not require ST supervision to be used. However it does require ooc consent from the individual being scryed upon as to ensure fairness in use. In situations where more than one person is being scryed upon (ie: 4 people are in a room), the persons are able to vote together to allow or disallow the scrying, with a clear and present majority (at least %60 of people) voting in favor. If large scale events where voting would become too complex, the orb will simply not function or ST approval (and PRO approval) will be required.-Scrying Upon a Location: A more pleasant use of the scrying tool, a mage can choose to gleem at a location or scenery that they have visited at some point in the past (in order for it to count as a proper visit, adequate rp must have taken place at the location). Due to the nature of this scrying. The use of this does not generally not require ST approval unless the location is an event sight. (note: if used to scry on a city, ooc consent is not needed, but no meaningful information can be garnered due to the Ley Line giving the scryer sight of the entire city, as though they were looking at it from upon a mountain in the distance). -Scrying Upon an Event or Event Site: the golden use of the scrying orb, to gaze upon active, meaningful events in some manner. This aspect and use is entirely up to the ST hosting the event’s own discretion (with or without asking players) as to allow for a more meaningfully built role play interaction, with them free to accept or deny the request for scrying. Spoiler Redlines -The use of an Orb of Scrying oftentimes requires ooc consent from either players or ST involved. It can not be used to metagame information ‘without’ the consent of the players. However in order for the information to be valid, the orb must be used in valid rp. -In order to use the Orb, one must be at least T3 in void magic, and be taught how to use it properly. -A general rule of thumb: if you have to ask yourself ‘should I consult ST/a player for the use of this item’ then the answer is most likely yes. -In order to use the orb, one must have an adequate powersource greater then the mage’s own mana. Such can come from a ritual gathering of 2 mages (not including the user) of T3 or higher, a mana obelisk, or a voidstalker (the voidstalker themselves can not be using the object). Ley Lines can be used to funnel mana into the orb if an obelisk is not present in the immediate room. -Can not be used to gaze into other planes of existence, such as The Void itself or Xan’s realm. Creation The creation of an Orb of scrying is rather free form, with such objects not always needing to take upon the shape of the classical ‘crystal orb’ (such as a mirror, pool of water, or some other stationary reflective device). When making the orb, two components are required: a focus crystal (or crystals) that are enchanted with a binding spell to allow one to see through it. The second part of the orb of scrying is an arcanium forged base of some kind (be it a pedestal, mirror frame, or some other method of ‘holding’ the crystal). Then by using mage gold, the magi inscribes onto the arcanium frame several runes which help bind the orb to the material plane, allowing it to pierce through the veil, then return through the veil to scry upon the target place. Spoiler Redlines -An Orb of Scrying requires ST signing in order for it to be valid -The creation of an Orb of Scrying must be learned from someone who knows how to make it. Knowing how to use the orb does not garner the information needed to make it, nor does voidally feeling the object garner the needed information to make it. -The creation of an orb of scrying must be done by a mage of at least T5, with the process often taking several ooc days with the assistance of other mages (they do not need to be T5 for it). -The design of the orb is rather freeform, it does not always need to be a crystal ball. So long as it fits the general theme of a reflective object or surface fixed upon arcanium, it will work. -The reflective surface of the orb of scrying is easy to shatter, with anyone being able to do so, however the arcanium base requires more effort. The total destruction of the orb requires a simple SReq to inform ST the deed has been done. Otherwise, if the person lacks the means to totally destroy it, roleplay signs can be placed down to signify the damage so it can be repaired. The Ley Sight A Ley Sight is the manifested eye and ear of a mage when the use an Orb of Scrying. Appearing at the desired location or around a person, the Ley Sight is completely invisible to the mundane eye. In order to see the Ley Sight, one must meet one of must be actively connected to the void and also have a connection of at least T3 or higher. Spoiler Redlines -A ley sight is invisible to the eye, with one requiring to be actively connected to the void and be of at least T3 or higher. -A ley sight appears as a small orb the size of a fist when visible, taking on the colour of the users aura. -A ley sight can be destroyed by being struck by an abjuration spell of at least T3. -One can not metagame the existence of a ley sight to then disperse it -One does not know the ley sight is a ley sight unless they are familiar with an Orb of Scrying, or have encountered ley sights several times. Purpose and Citations Spoiler The purpose of this lore is to give void mages a tool to allow them to roleplay a more base line sorcerer who uses arcane magics to garner important information to act upon it. For the longest time, I had thought the best way to 'fix' void mage would be to remove the void from it in it's entirety. However upon self reflection, some rather strong words (from Joel), and a moment of 'yes', I realized the best way to fix void magic is to not 'fix' it at all. Instead, it should be continuously improved upon and expanded furthure, putting into the idea to try and avoid the eldritch side of the lore as much as possible. Thus the Orb of Scrying, a tool made by void mages to help start a narrative with cooperation with both players and ST alike to push forth a story or begin one. It is not meant as a tool to try and metagame without metagaming, but as a means to give a mage small amounts of information to which they can choose to act upon to help drive a narrative (which is what a magic should aid in doing). Citations: Myself for writing and the idea Squak for slight consultation in asking if this idea could function without it being bamboozled Joel for slapping me upside the head and finally allowing me to GET MY **** TOGETHER Pund's Thaumaturgic Amplifier Lore for formating 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valannor 6345 Share Posted September 5, 2021 This is literally ripped straight from slotted Seer, down to every mechanic and facet of the invention. This is a hard no from me. 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryloth 4312 Share Posted September 5, 2021 Honestly it's just an arcane conduit or whatever the hell that TV screen object is you can build. Could be used for metagaming and is likely the largest concern, but if it's based on OOC consent, nobody should whine. idk anything about Seer 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
King_Kunuk 888 Author Share Posted September 5, 2021 7 minutes ago, Ryloth said: Honestly it's just an arcane conduit or whatever the hell that TV screen object is you can build. Could be used for metagaming and is likely the largest concern, but if it's based on OOC consent, nobody should whine. idk anything about Seer Arcane relays sorta(?) function like it? But they do not. Think of an arcane relay like a skpye caller that mages can use. This item is more so a method of 'spying' (with ooc consent mind you). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bisscy 64 Share Posted September 5, 2021 I know a lot of things on lotc isn't original but this seems a bit too on the nose to DnD. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
squakhawk 7883 Share Posted September 16, 2021 This lore has been denied. You will be sent a forum PM regarding the reasons for denial within the next 24 hours. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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