xo31 4026 Popular Post Share Posted January 4 PONDERING ORBS "And with this, I see all!" - An Archmage who, most definitely, did not see all. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Explanation Through connection to the Veil, the Void - the very paint which was used to craft the art that is reality, a wizard may peer upon an undivine artifact known as a Pondering Orb. Pondering orbs has been a wizardly practice commonly associated with wizards for eons, and through this artifact, a wizard may peer unto the strings of Fate themselves. If a wizard sits in deep ponderation of an orb for [5] Narrative Hours, they may peer upon the strings of fate, allowing them to enter a trance-like state and see any Prophecy Posts (Link) that have been released in the past 2 OOC weeks from the point of their pondering. They may also save these prophecies for later replay - so that they may extract every bit of information out of them. Though, at a time, an orb may only contain [5] prophecies, and the links to these must be included on a nearby [LINK] sign(s). Should a wizard just seek to ponder this orb and not find any prophecies- they would find their mind cleared during the [5] Narrative Hours, where none of their lore-mandated mental effects would effect them - so they may think clearly. Once the pondering time is over, though, they would return in full-swing. Notably, though, they would become rather emotionless and calculating during this time, perhaps forgetting to take empathy into account. Furthermore, a mage whom is T5 in at least 1 Voidal [MA] may have full control over the images within an orb - allowing them to show images to others who are there in a presentation-like manner. This practice is often used to plan, plot, or scheme as wizards so do. Pondering orbs, too, can be used to contact other mages much like an Arcane Relay. This follows all appropriate redlines of ARCANE RELAYS. They will automatically have this function, and no extra structures must be built - but they may be for aesthetics if one would like. Sigils may be mentally transmit into the orb by connecting to it briefly. Spoiler -Mages may utilize a Pondering Orb to enter a trance-like state and witness Prophecy Post - and such follows all relevant redlines from the Prophecy world lore. -One must be TAUGHT how to use a Pondering Orb, and must be able to hold a voidal connection to do so. -Multiple people may ponder an orb at the same time, and may communicate with each other during the prophecy if they do. -They, obviously, may not be used to somehow metagame any knowledge, nor should one go pestering ST or prophecy posters for further information upon prophecies. - Even if you may see it more than once, you will derive no further information from it. -In the case that VEILWATCHING is shelved, these orbs may witness visions related to the VOID, - EVENT PROPHECIES or TEAR VISIONS Creation The creation of a pondering orb - a rare and locked ritual, may be done through one, and only one mean. A mage who is aware of the ritual most collect three things. A Voidstalker, Voidal Eminent, and an Voidal Artificer - whom have all reached the maximum tier in their feat. Once this is finished, they will begin a process not dissimilar to Arcanium Creation - though rather freeform - as they imbue a mundane sphere no larger than 6 meters and no smaller than 2 feet of any material with their unique arcanic energies, bonding it to the veil. Once this is finished, the orb will stir for a few days, and will slowly come to life, functioning as it should. It may take on any general appearance, similar to an ACTIVE arcanium while it is idle, clearly magical in nature. Spoiler -Pondering Orbs require ST signature, and may be represented via a number of ways, so long as it is lore-accurate and undisguised. -The leader of the ritual, should they be a Voidstalker, Eminent, or Artificer, may count towards the requisite. -The creation of Pondering Orbs is considered [LOCKED KNOWLEDGE], much like the ritual for creating Arcanium or a Tear. -Knowing how to create arcanium or a tear will not tell one how to make a Pondering Orb. -The roleplay of creation should be at least 5 DETAILED emotes per person, screenshotted and put into an accessible Google Dockey. -The mages who built an Orb are considered 'Connected' to it - and may not create any others until the previous one is destroyed. -Being 'Connected' to an orb is only a mechanic to prevent spam of orbs. One does not need to be connected to use an orb - so long as they have been taught how. It is encouraged that a group of wizards should all utilize one orb. -One may destroy an orb by simply smacking it with a warhammer or similar strength object. A pulse of harmless energy which may at most blow one's hair back would be emitted. -An orb may not be moved once created. :) -Knowledge of creation and usage of a Pondering Orb is not an FA nor must it be marked anywhere - but suspected abuse will not be tolerated, and one is suggested to keep track of who taught them via screenshots of the RP. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- brief explanation: I wrote this alone this morning as an idea which has had me thinking for a while. I don't want all voidal mages to be able to see prophecies so easily so - through a locked rite, these objects may be created. hope you enjoy the idea! any criticisms in the comments will be welcomed. I have a list of people I think would be best to be grandfathered into this knowledge, should ST take my brilliant ideas into consideration. changelog: orb used as arcane relay if u want orb looks like ACTIVE arcanium orb cant be moved 30 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
_AzureLexi 775 Share Posted January 4 Laying the pavement for a Veilwatching shelf I see. Please let me ponder my orb 🥺 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
King_Kunuk 3026 Share Posted January 4 I would remove the need from needing all three voidal feat groups to make it and just have 3 mages. But I like. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
xo31 4026 Author Share Posted January 4 6 minutes ago, King_Kunuk said: I would remove the need from needing all three voidal feat groups to make it and just have 3 mages. But I like. I did it cause i think it should be a lil harder to do. Rarer, but not impossible 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
_AzureLexi 775 Share Posted January 4 5 minutes ago, xo31 said: I did it cause i think it should be a lil harder to do. Rarer, but not impossible Most inventions are just locked knowledge tbf. Magic Hats just needs transfig iirc Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tav 4339 Share Posted January 4 very cool replacement for veilwatching but unfortunately you're xo31 and i ******* hate you 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metamancy 1782 Share Posted January 4 Insert witty comment about voidcels here 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Security_ 2287 Share Posted January 4 the real crime is using 2 alternating colors for redlines. Coral pink no less. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baccaaa 494 Share Posted January 4 Cool and awesome and VVIZARDpilled, more void content is needed Would it be a structure or item? Itd make more sense as an item Id say Would a mage be able to disconnect from the orb if for whatever reason they seek away from it? Incredibly difficult to get a Voidstalker, Eminent and Artificier in one place but more probable than having the knowledge passed down to begin with Also eughhh its xo thirty one, obligatory dislike comment placeholder Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
xo31 4026 Author Share Posted January 4 1 minute ago, Baccaaa said: Would it be a structure or item? Itd make more sense as an item Id say It is a structure - as clarified within (Not trying to be an ass just making sure ppl know that im not just adding my answers in comments and its in the post) 1 minute ago, Baccaaa said: Would a mage be able to disconnect from the orb if for whatever reason they seek away from it? only if destroyed. but you do raise a valid thought that preventing one from disconnecting would be rather bad faith. 1 minute ago, Baccaaa said: Incredibly difficult to get a Voidstalker, Eminent and Artificier in one place but more probable than having the knowledge passed down to begin with im making it both because i want them to be rare and difficult and annoying to get so they are not spammed! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonybut7 530 Share Posted January 4 Me when I ponder my orb Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
spaazmatism 1037 Share Posted January 4 PASS THIS IMMEDIATELY! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClassyDryad 2369 Share Posted January 4 1. It should realistically have some better description of why it works other than just saying it looks in the threads of fate. Maybe it lets you witness the veil or something. Edit: I would consider using the mental web for this perhaps. 2. Should have some inherent magic-y aesthetic too it when not in use, like a mass of stars or a storm of mana inside it or something. It should be blatantly magic beyond just looking like inert arcanium. 3. I personally think the creation method is way to complicated, it should either need those three but be open or it should be open but just need one of the three. 4. Similarly, I don't mind the memey name or the memey image but it really should not have both at the same time. If it's a structure the image should really be something that better demonstrates that. 5. Consider letting the structure be something other than an orb, like a dias filled with water or a giant crystal wall. Giant orbs don't necessarily fit the roleplay of every group in something as varied as voidal magic. 6. If it is intended to be a structure the minimum size should not be so small that a single person can easily carry it. I'd suggest 3 to 6 meters as the range for it. 7. Is there a particular reason beyond just worrying about it being spammed that the lore needs 3 signing, three feats, locked knowledge, and creation locking around it? The combination of all of these seems far to excessive for what is a bit of a nothingburger (prophecy lore.) 8. I'm a bit iffy on mental effects for the feats being removed under any circumstance, even temporary. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
xo31 4026 Author Share Posted January 4 13 minutes ago, ClassyDryad said: 1. It should realistically have some better description of why it works other than just saying it looks in the threads of fate. Maybe it lets you witness the veil or something. Most prophecy lore is as vague as this. Vivification for example only gives one prophecies through a 'connection to the soulstream'. 13 minutes ago, ClassyDryad said: 2. Should have some inherent magic-y aesthetic too it when not in use, like a mass of stars or a storm of mana inside it or something. It should be blatantly magic beyond just looking like inert arcanium. i meant to have it say that - i'll change it so it's more clear. It's meant to look like ACTIVE arcanium. 13 minutes ago, ClassyDryad said: 3. I personally think the creation method is way to complicated, it should either need those three but be open or it should be open but just need one of the three. it's meant to be difficult enough to make so that only larger groups with access to this will be informed. Plus - the closed knowledge thing will not be a big deal. Tears and Arcanium are also closed knowledge yet i would say 80% of mages know how to do at least arcanium. 13 minutes ago, ClassyDryad said: 4. Similarly, I don't mind the memey name or the memey image but it really should not have both at the same time. If it's a structure the image should really be something that better demonstrates that. 13 minutes ago, ClassyDryad said: 5. Consider letting the structure be something other than an orb, like a dias filled with water or a giant crystal wall. Giant orbs don't necessarily fit the roleplay of every group in something as varied as voidal magic. It's an orb. Millions must ponder. It's somewhat memey but it is meant to be more 'whimsical' in nature. I suppose I could see it being another shaped structure but dais filled with water is somewhat pushing it. It's meant to be a structure that one taps into, not one that people just look at. 13 minutes ago, ClassyDryad said: 6. If it is intended to be a structure the minimum size should not be so small that a single person can easily carry it. I'd suggest 3 to 6 meters as the range for it. I'll amend that it must be moved in a specific way. 13 minutes ago, ClassyDryad said: 7. Is there a particular reason beyond just worrying about it being spammed that the lore needs 3 signing, three feats, locked knowledge, and creation locking around it? The combination of all of these seems far to excessive for what is a bit of a nothingburger (prophecy lore.) Rare. Rare is cooler. It makes it more of an interesting and badass artifact for people to have. FURTHERMORE. The requirements are not that harsh AT ALL. It's most there to prevent solo mages from crafting these things up. Large groups of diverse mages may get an orb. Millions must work together. 13 minutes ago, ClassyDryad said: 8. I'm a bit iffy on mental effects for the feats being removed under any circumstance, even temporary. This gives a reason for people to actually just sit and ponder their orb and make good decisions. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClassyDryad 2369 Share Posted January 4 @xo31If it's something you are connecting into then I want the ability to make a giant Cthulhu idol instead of an orb >:[ 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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