Cryomancy Official
The following is already a part of the server, however I thought it would be nice to make it official.
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Cryomancy is the art of Ice Evocation, however you will have to be a master at Hydromancy, before attempting to practice this art.
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Shariana’s Notebook : Day; 356
Elemental Evocation is probably one of the most well known forms of magic since the beginning of time. This magic has been the start of many great wizards and sorcerers. The Elemental evocation has been split up into four main areas, with additions through time. These areas have certain subtypes, which is what I enjoy perceiving as stage two, or a new start. As all who is somewhat proficient in the evocation art should know, Cryomancy is a subtype of Hydromancy, it is the, so-called perfection of Hydromancy. However, Cryomancy is so much more. For those who are less intellectual, and has never heard the word “Cryomancy” before, I can indulge you in the knowledge that I am talking about Ice Evocation. Now, every somewhat skilled in Hydromancy are capable of “summoning” water, and then freeze it slowly. This is especially where Cryomancy stands out. You see, since Cryomancy is the perfection of Hydromancy, Cryomancers are capable of creating ice directly from the void. This is the main difference between Hydromancers and Cryomancers.
Ice is a very creative material, and this is the reason why Cryomancy is so much more variable when it comes to the bending of it. However it can also become dangerous, and unpredictable, even for the caster. For those who are unaware, Elemental Evocation has always followed certain rules which follows the natural physical properties of the said element. Perhaps the most important rule is the rule that states, “The elements must follow the same laws as they do in nature”. For Cryomancers this is important to notice, since ice is such a versatile material to use.
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Cryomancers are very rare, since a complete concentration and knowledge needs to go into learning about Hydromancy, and perfecting it. Therefore it is at the utmost importance that you practice only Hydromancy before delving into the arts of Cryomancy. This is to avoid distractions and interferences, to accomplish the complete perfection.
To break down the change I really want, and the thing you could call my proposal/idea for the server. It would be to officially create an archtype called Cryomancy, you take away Hydromancy's ability to evoke ice directly from the void (they can still create ice, just not directly), then you can practice Cryomancy and get to create ice directly. However you have to only practice Hydromancy as an Elemental Evocation to be able to become a cryomancer. This would be awarding for those who only practice Hydromancy and want to learn Cryomancy, but also a risk, since you won't be able to learn any other form of evocation, ever.
The reason for this idea/change in the current way both Cryomancy and Hydromancy work, is to create some form of exclusive feature for those who practice Hydromancy. Since as it is now, Hydromancy can't do much on its own, or atleast that is what people think. So by creating this it would become much more appealing to delve into Hydromancy alone to begin with.
Here's a list of some basic Elemental Evocation thumb rules.
- Sorcerers cannot manipulate pre-existing elements, only summon them. -
- Each element is considered one arch-type of magic on its own. -
- The elements must follow the same laws as they do in nature. -
- Sorcerers must be ‘attuned’ to their element, spend time around their element, understand its scientific properties, how it feels etc… -
- Sorcerer’s must see the area they wish to summon their element in. -
- Sorcerers can only summon their element in its rawest form. -
- Sorcerers must imagine the element in their mind and bend it in their mind before evoking it. -