SoulReapingWolf

Inspired by the work of the Creator, Innom decided to devote himself to imitating his power. He traveled through the realms, visiting everything he could, understanding its components so he could shape his realm to become a sanctuary of creation, of innovation, and would dedicate his entirety to understanding the fundamentals of Creation, of reality itself. For years untold did the Daemon run his experiments, uncovering in his research a primordial language of the Physical Realm, intrinsic to its design, known as the Material Alphabet modernly. Innom delved further into the mechanisms of the language and began to understand how each of its runes derived its meaning, and how they interact with another. He developed a masterful understanding of the primordial Material Alphabet and understood every aspect of its existence.

His comprehension of the world’s language at a peak, Innom was eager to begin experiments to develop methods of interaction with the runes, to unlock their power and the secrets of the Creator. The Daemon crafted himself a set of tools to put his knowledge to labor and began to carve great runes over the entirety of his realm, turning his palace of artisanry and scholarship into a beacon, a focal point to connect directly to the very design of reality. With his vast knowledge of the Material Alphabet’s principles and the power of his realm bolstering him, Innom established a connection to the fundamental forces of existence, the lingering intent of the Creator’s sacrifice that permeated through all things. The runes carved over his realm began to ignite, bursting with multicolored lights that shone brightly on the once dimly lit halls of his realm.

It was at this moment where Innom’s knowledge of the material alphabet and the creation reached its maximum expression, Innom was not only able to awaken their true power, he was able to communicate with them. This way he learned their deepest secrets and was able to talk with them. Request for them to change, to evolve, to grow. 

But it was during his travels among the realms where Innom learned the most. The Realm he visited more often was one of the Mortals, Eos and Aos, a place where the Material Alphabet was almost as abundant as in his realm. Innom enjoyed researching the elements and understanding the Material Alphabet in a Realm that was often the subject of  Chaos for it allowed him to get a deeper understanding of them. In his path, Innom left in the world a series of pathways, doors, that link his realm with that of the descendants. Sources of great power. 

It was through one of these paths that Innom cast down his tools before his Aengudaemonic brethren ripped him into pieces. It was no chance that his tools would end up in the mortal plane of Eos and Aos. For he knew it was there where someone would pick up his research.

In the First Kingdom of Urguan, when the first Dwarf still carried the crown, a golden age of progress and culture took place. The sons of the Silverbeard had carved their halls deep into the mountains they called their home, ornate and massive in their structure. In those days the dwarves were united in glory, and this great collective they named Khaz’Urguan, which is Urguan’s Hall in the Common Tongue. From its golden forges and workshops were the greatest feats of a craftsmanship born, such that are unseen and unrivaled today, and which any modern Dwarf would weep to behold.

But then as now, the ambition of industry came at a great price- for, to fuel their cursed greed and an insatiable necessity for more resources, Urguan’s Folk dug deep into the rock, far past any hope or glimmer of light, and into gloaming so indescribably thick that no shape could be seen past the effect of what weak lanterns they brought with them. It was here, deep in the caverns of Khaz’Urguan, that the Dwarves first stumbled upon one of the Paths carved by Innom to travel around the realms. 

There in the darkling shadows far beneath the earth, deeper than any sane person would ever seek to venture, one fortunate mining company encountered a thing unseen by any since the dawn of Creation; as they entered the expanse of a mammoth cavern, the amorphous shadows of the wall increasingly gave way, and a dim, blue light blinded their unaccustomed eyes. There, amid a cold pond of clear water, a foundation of broken stone served, what seemed to be a well, the source of the water and the pale blue light, served as the focal point of shimmering energy which extended in four directions like an ethereal aurora.

This was the first Ruhn Well, a place where the link between Innom’s realm and our own existed. The spelunkers were mystified, and fell to their knees, captivated by its enchanting beauty, visions indecipherable flashing through their minds. They had reached the basal roots of Yemekar’s Creation, and they cowered before the majesty of it.

The journey back up the deep roads to Khaz’Urguan was harrowing, each rest disturbed with repeated visions of the Altar, and each time more detailed than the last. By the time the dwarves arrived back to the underrated of their great city, they rambled incessantly about primordial power- their simple mortal minds overwhelmed entirely by a thing no Descendant could ever truly comprehend no matter how studied. Though the dwarves had already developed a rudimentary system of belief at this time, it is believed by modern scholars that the Brathmordakin Faith as we know it today had its origins here.

In any case, it came to be that the rambling, maddened trio was taken to the Underking himself. Urguan Silverbeard, caring yet opportunistic, first resisted investigating this strange power, wary of the harm it might cause to his people after so long and terrible a war like the one they had just survived against the Deceiver. But the intrepid greed of a Dwarf is no small thing, and Urguan was the greediest of all. Heeding his arguing courtiers and their dreams of the prosperity and power that would follow should they claim such a boon, his Curse consumed him.

Here it should be said that the miners who first saw the Altar became mad entirely soon after they recounted the finding; their minds, and their Descendant forms, were unsuited to understanding such primeval light- they could not speak save in wailing prayer, and one by one they perished, plucking out their eyes with bare fingers and biting off their tongues in fits of uncontrollable spasm. The last, whose name is recorded as Barrin, was discovered in his cell amid concentric rings of a bizarre script unknown to his kin, yet with an indescribable familiarity to their shapes. These would be later known as the Primordial Dialect.

But even such horror did not dissuade the King of Dwarves, who wished above all to conquer ever newer treasures- be they mineral or otherwise. He ordered five Dwarves of his Court, to gather what information they could from the stricken miners, and make haste to claim this power which lay in his vast underground domain. The party consisted of a Remembrancer, a scholar, and loremaster of great repute, a Smith with unparalleled skills, Urguan Silverbeard’s Champion, a warrior with the might of a thousand, A geologist, able to identify and extract any mineral, and the Court Mage, an expert in all matters of the arcane. Had they been more foolhardy in these early days, it may be that the art of Runesmithing would never have come to the realms of Urguan; but the King’s chosen were no fools, and knew that this which had come with such doom to Khaz’Urguan was no trifling matter.

Carefully, and with immense rigor, the five Dwarves began to gather what they could of the primordial language recorded by Barrin to more fully understand what had transpired in the depths. The work was halting, slow, and methodical- and as time went by, Urguan grew impatient and wrought with their lack of progress. With each day as the masters worked, the King paced in his stony halls ever more wrathful- until at last his forbearance was ended.

 “Fie!” he roared. “If thy minds cannot work here in the comfort of Khaz’Urguan, then perhaps I shall place thee in a place more suited to such labors!” And the King took the Masters and their assembled work and bade them into the deeps where the Altar had been found. “Go thence, and come not back this way until you have aught to show for it!” And the King’s word was law, for none dared question it.

By his command, the party of five were sealed into the Deep Roads with a cart of tools, provisions, and their writings, to finish the research; the way was shut behind them, and a company of guard was placed upon the door. Thus it was that the fate of the first five Runesmiths was sealed (and though they did not yet know it, the greatest boon of Dwarvendom would come from their predicament).

For many days they searched again for the glimmering light the miners had described, and for many weeks they could not retrace the steps of the maddened miners. But when it seemed there was no hope to find their quarry, one spied a light coming from the deepest of caves, and cried aloud. Armed now with the understanding of their predecessors’ terrible fate, they entered the chamber with great care- and did not look upon that which cast its brilliant light upon them. But even then, their previous work bore fruit- they smelled smoke and looking upon the parchment where they had transcribed Barrin’s writing the Masters beheld that some of the letters had singed the paper which bore them.

Thereafter their true labor began, as the dwarves attempted to recreate the letters they had crafted; most were inert and did not respond to their diligent scribbling. Those that did, singed the paper and did little else. The Dwarves attempted to carve the runes into wax tablets, the wood of their cart, and any soft surface they could, finding that those surfaces would only be able to withstand the power of the scribbled letters for a short time. Only those carved in stone bore real results, though the sparks were barely visible even in the dim cavern- something was wrong, and the loremasters could not comprehend what it was. Under the constant fear of an accidental look upwards and descent into the oblivion of madness, and with their provisions growing sparse, they began to despair.

At long last one of the wise dwarves broke, and shouted true desperation- they would starve here in this accursed cavern, beneath the light of some incomprehensible power that their King had given them the impossible task of understanding! He wailed and paced around like a madman. As he recovered his patience he noticed something inside the well he submerged in the waters and dived to get it in that moment a momentous flash, and a flash of thunder-like summer lightning shook the cavern in its breadth. The stunned dwarves beheld that their companion had come in contact with the undulating energies of the Ruhn, and his body and tools shone with a faint light like stars in the darkness.

The first Runesmith came over towards the rest of the party, a unique hammer and chisel in his hands, feeling something within him stir steel-like energy therein which cannot be described- save for that he felt an understanding of the natural world, the stone and the water, the fire of his comrade’s torch, and even the air about him. It was little more than a feeling, but the Dwarf knew that a breakthrough had been reached- and as he knelt to hammer out one of Barrin’s letters upon the stony rock beneath his feet, a miracle happened.

The rune (for rune it was, the first-ever carved) sprang forth with a roar of fire, singing the Runesmiths beard with its brilliance, before falling dead and inert. The five dwarves wept openly, for they knew that they had stumbled upon a great power, which had never been seen or known before. They sat there in the cavern of the First Ruhn and looked upon each other in wonder- thinking of all the potential of their discovery.

Thus it came to be that the art of Rsmithing, came to the Dwarves beneath the mountains- but it would be many years, and many lifetimes, before it reached a fully-developed state. This segment will concern the basic dialects which were first made by the Runesmiths, and the order in which they were developed- as well as clarifications regarding their growing understanding of the ruhn. 

After their breakthrough at the Rune Altar, the five Runesmiths returned and shared their newfound art with their king Urguan, whose joy knew no bounds. Eagerly, the five were granted the writ to establish a new Guild which would be charged with developing and progressing the art of Runesmithing, thus becoming the first Masters of the Order of Runelords. Over the years the fraternity, and with it the Ancient Kingdom of Urguan, reached a pinnacle of prosperity. Using their newfound capabilities, the Dwarves were able to make feats rivaling those of Aenguldaemonica, and any corrupt magics of the Void yet more so.

For the moment, however, the five Runelords and their followers focused their energy towards understanding Barrin’s Letters to their full extent, and by what virtue they could channel what appeared to be natural power. They discovered that the exact shape of the runes dictated their effectiveness, and also that their size affected only the difficulty of the accurate carving; by this virtue, smaller runes were easier to grave correctly, and larger runes had a higher chance of malfunctioning when not rendered by a Master.

Runes carved with mundane means did not work even when graved perfectly- only the tools of those who had bathed in the waters of the Ruhn Altar and had gone through the appropriate rituals seemed to have the capacity to render the eldritch alphabet. Moreover, it was discovered that even if a dwarf with no connection to the Ruhn held the tools, no results would be garnered, as if something more was aiding the carving of runes, not the tools themselves. Some part of the primeval energy had seeped into his bones and bound him hence.

The first letters to be carved, and those taken directly from the scrawlings of Barrin, were of the Primordial Dialect- the very basic harnessing concepts primordial powers of the plane. With these shapes of form the Dwarves were able to create warmth, then cold, then more complex things like ground. They mastered slowly the ability to alter the letters in minute ways, to cause the elemental energies of the world to obey the rune in shape and form. The Runesmiths continued to study and develop the Runes, coming up with the Elemental Dialect by the end of the first century, the Runesmiths had developed what they called the Utility-Command system, a unique way of providing direction to a carved letter. 

As the art of Runesmithing became more developed, new minds began to conjure runes of higher complexity; this became known as the Utility and Divine Dialects, because it contained letters that could affect them in new and innovative ways. These runes were based on the original “natural” runes taken from Barrin’s writings, evolved versions of prior Dialects.

The Dialect was not the only area of advancement, however. As the Order of Runesmiths grew and burgeoned, concern grew over the unstable and undeveloped nature of the Ruhn Altar. New runesmiths often became listless and affected after proximity to the Ruhn Well, some even losing their minds. In response to this, the wise among them began to attempt to manipulate the flow of energies around the node of the Altar- the eventual pinnacle of this is the Ruhn-forge.

However, a lot of the advances made during this Golden Era were lost as well as Innom’s Tools when the Ironborn Empire struck. The dwarven kind slowly subjugated under their brethren would forget with time the sacred art that once made them great. The Runesmiths among the Ironborn focused on developing more savage and questionable dialects, following the teachings of Khorvad the Betrayer. 

For centuries after the collapse of the Ironborn Empire, Runesmithing was lost to the mortal realm. Being encountered once more by pure chance by a group of curious dwarves who would stumble with this knowledge as they explored ancient dwarven ruins. With time these dwarves would research and understand the sacred art they had found, slowly able to reproduce the most basic of the findings of the first Runesmiths.  These dwarves would one day become the foundation for a new Order of Runesmiths. This new Order would attempt to understand what little remained of the golden age of Runesmithing, a few even researching the dialects developed by the Ironborn Runesmiths.  

The Primordial Dialect, the Divine Dialect, and the Utility Dialect, and the Runeforge are the pillars upon which the art of Runesmithing rest, but they are by no means its only applications; the Runelords are ever developing and rediscovering new ways and combinations of letters, giving rise to new Dialects and uses that may come to light someday soon. Runesmithing is a truly Dwarvish art, which rewards those who are patient, diligent, and willing to experiment for the benefit of their craft. Under the leadership of the Order of Runelords, it shall flourish for many years to come.

+The acclimation to one’s body conducting more of the Ruhn goes as follows:
T1 Runesmith recovers 1 Echo per Stone Week

T2 Runesmith recovers 3 Echoes per Stone Week

T3 Runesmith recovers 6 Echoes per Stone Week

T4 Runesmith recovers 10 Echoes per Stone Week

T5 Runesmith recovers 15 Echoes per Stone Week

+The Ruhn Spark does not “Upgrade” a soul in any form or fashion. A lesser soul cannot attain Greater status in this way. 

+The Ruhn Spark and Echoes are not known IRP, and should an eventline divulge of its nature, it would have to be taught IRP.

+Echoes are akin to Liquid Mana. This is solely for Roleplay Flair, and one can emote such that the tips of their tools glisten with blue energies, or even have drops of Echoes fall off of the tools, on the ground, inert. Even if one were to bottle this liquid, it would have no purpose, even to a runesmith, as the liquid would evaporate in the bottle after no application.

+The feeling of internal Mana and Innom’s Deific energies mixing to produce Echoes is simply for flair and flavorful Roleplay. An example of the intentions is “As the Runesmith takes up his tools, a slight shiver overtakes them, and then nothing more-as if a breeze caught them unawares.”

+The Echoes flowing through one’s body can be produced in any form, though taste must be in order. An example of an appropriate entry-level “Rune Aura” so to speak, is featured below.

+If a Runesmith has a higher echo amount in their soul than the amount they can carry safely they would suffer the following effects: their soul is flooded with echoes their body bottles them up, with nowhere to go all the internal conduits of such powers begin to burst and burn. This can be achieved through the Ritual of Broken Chains listed below.

+Faint blue designs of any shade are allowed. One may even Roleplay that they spread to other parts of the body, specifically the hands, as well as their Ruhn Spark, grows. An example emote showcasing the Aura goes as follows: “With each stroke of the hammer upon the chisel to the stone, the lines running from the eyes of the Runesmith burn a blaze of blue light, pulsing as they channel the Ruhn into their creation.”
+A T5 Runesmithing Aura looks as such:

+Complex words or shapes cannot be formed in the Rune Aura, for they travel in natural pathways in one’s body. The greatest bending of design is that of spirals. For example, a spiral on one’s palms.

+The essential “Staining” of one’s veins to blue begins at T3 and grows as time goes on. Though, it may never glow passively, or be a bright shade of blue. It is to be a subtle thing, with either just the main veins or all of the veins of the body being stained blue.

+The Apprentice must rest for 1 Stone week after the Ritual of Binding, the power of the Ruhn-Spark, and the link with the Hall of Echoes within them far too strong for their bodies to handle at first.

+This Ritual must be conducted by a Runesmith with a valid TA in the location of a Greater Runeforge.

+Runesmithing is not an art that can be performed by everyone, as it requires carrying of a Greater Soul to channel such Deific energies into the mortal plane, as Lesser souls or those who have already partitioned their soul to other Deities would find that an attempt to connect to the Ruhn ends in pain, as their very soul cries out in anguish on the strain.

+Undergoing the Ritual of Binding or the Ritual of Chains without the Guidance of a Master Runesmith causes one to go mad. The players are free to do with the extremity as they wish.

+The Ritual of Chains cannot be forced upon someone.

+The Ritual of Chains cannot be done more than once. It is a visionary experience, and not one used to gain insight into the Hall of Echoes for some sort of divine insight.

+The Master Runesmith that performs this ritual must have 15 Echoes within their Ruhn Spark to be able to perform it. 

+In the case that this magic is deemed necessary of a self-teach altar, the ST at hand should play the role of an ambiguous Master Runesmith.

+The Disconnection Ritual must be done at a Greater Runeforge

+Must be done by three Runesmiths: At least 1 of them with the Disconnection Feat and the other Two must possess a TA

+The Runesmith who directs the disconnection ritual must use a Ruhn-Spike. IE, this is a T5 Ability.

+The Master Runesmiths that accompany the ritual will use up to 16 Echoes each.

+A Runesmith that has been disconnected will have a fragmented soul. The place where the Ruhn-Spark used to be no longer there.

+If a Runesmith is disconnected they will not be able to learn Runesmithing ever again.

+If the player had a Runesmithing TA it will become null.

+This is up to the players to prevent those who would abuse this lore. Some portions are open-ended and must be handled with class and respect to the lore of the server. It is with that in mind that this is a powerful ability to hold, and as such must be learned IRP. Documentation must be shown to whichever staff presides over the Disconnection ritual. Disconnection must be marked on a player’s MA.

+Greater Runeforges may be utilized to carve T1-T5 Runes.

+Lesser Runeforges may be utilized to carve T1-T4 Runes.

+Echoes are required to forge Runes, but even thus, must still be done at a Runeforge. One may not use the Echoes within themselves to carve runes away from a Runeforge.

+This can be a normal forge design with a simple sign in front of it saying “Runnic powers course through the forge” or as embellished as one wants, as long as the redlines are followed. 

+Items forged normally from a Runeforge are no different than those of an average forge. The term “Runeforge” is from the ability of a Runesmith to forge runes in proximity to the Well.

+Must be taught how to build a Runeforge IRP. Being taught how to build a Greater Runeforge constitutes how to build a Lesser Runeforge, and vice-versa.

+Lightstones may not grow around these forges, as the Deific energies are not as potent as a living Aeungul.  Lightstone’s also have no interaction as of now with Runesmithing.

+Rune of Wellspring adheres to all other redlines of Rune Carving. It does not affect at all other than to designate a forge to become a Lesser Runeforge. Carving it elsewhere, even if imbued with Echoes, garners no results.

+Rune of Wellspring must be taught IRP. Documentation is highly suggested.

+The Greater Runeforge must be places scattered around the map. The amount of Wells placed to be later turned into Greater Runeforges should adjust with the playerbase that has Runesmithing MA’s. An example ratio is 1 Well per 10 Runeforge MA’s.

+ Runeforges can only be built by Runesmiths with a TA.

+If someone that is not a Runesmith approaches a Runeforge they would feel as if the pressure of the entire world was being put over their shoulders, akin to a Fae Circle would disorient someone who hasn’t been attuned, or a Paladin’s Chancery would affect dark beings.

+Runes that have been Ruhn-Linked do not need to be recharged by a Runesmith. Those that activate, recharge from their link with the Hall of Echoes after a set time, as detailed in each respective rune.

+Runes lose their power in totality if the shape of the rune is no longer perfect. Any deviation from the shape through scuffing or chipping specifically on the rune itself will dispel the Echo(es) within in a small waft of seeming vapor.

+For simplicity’s sake, you may think of Runes as Managems. IE, the provider of the power for the powers on the object the Rune is carved into. This doubly serves as the object’s weak point. Anything that can alter the Rune engraved will destroy the rune. 

+There can only be 3 combat runes per object.

+Runesmithing Runes conflict with any sort of enchantment from other deific magics or all dark Magic’s except pale blood magic.

+Runesmithing Runes while not incompatible with voidal enchantments can not be used in the same encounter that the voidal enchantment is used on. This is due to both drawing from internal mana to activate. 

+Each object, great or small, has the capabilities to hold 5 Echoes. Combat Runes count as 2 Echoes, and Non-Combat/Utility runes count as 1 Echo.

+Upon activation of a rune, the etchings begin to glow a subtle blue, of various shades.

+T5 Runes must be signed by an ST. 

+T1-4 Runes do not need signage by staff, due to their weaker nature.

Runes have a structure based on how many times those of each tier may be used before needing to be recharged for a narrative day. This structure is as follows, and adheres to the amount of internal mana available for such runes to draw from.

T1 Runes: 5 uses

T2 Runes: 4 uses

T3Runes: 3 uses

T4 Runes: 2 uses

T5 Runes: 1 use

[[Mechanics: This ability allows a Runesmith to use Tier 1 Runes in delicate materials with qualities similar to paper. However, any runes scribed into paper, be it T1 or T5, will disintegrate the paper into ashes, as the internal mana is quickly consumed and not enough for the Rune to naturally sustain itself.

At this tier, a Runesmith would take at least five (5) detailed emotes to carve a simple Tier 1 Rune. At first, they would most likely fail at this task. However, Runesmithing as any other crafting skill requires practice. Allowing a Runesmith that has practiced this skill to be able to do it more efficiently. A T5 runesmith would be able to scribe T1 runes in paper with one (1) emote.]]

[[Mechanics: This ability allows a Runesmith to use Tier 2 Runes in less delicate materials with qualities similar to clay, as well as those of T1 criteria. However, any runes traced into clay, be it T1 or T5, will disintegrate the clay into nothingness, as the internal mana is quickly consumed and not enough for the Rune to naturally sustain itself.

At this tier, a Runesmith would take at least four (4) detailed emotes to carve slightly more complex tier 2 runes. At first, they would probably fail at this task, as the difference between scribing a rune or tracing it on new material is an obstacle of its own. However, Runesmithing as any other crafting skill requires practice, allowing a Runesmith that has practiced this skill to be able to do it more efficiently. For example, A T5 runesmith would be able to carve T2 runes in clay with one (1) emote.]]

[[Mechanics: This ability allows a Runesmith to use Tier 3 Runes in delicate materials with qualities similar to Stone. 

At this tier, a Runesmith would take at least four (3) detailed emotes to carve slightly complex tier 3 runes. At first, they would probably fail at this task, the difference between tracing a rune or carving it on a new material an obstacle of its own. However, Runesmithing as any other crafting skill requires practice, allowing a Runesmith that has practiced this skill to be able to do it more efficiently. A T5 runesmith would be able to carve T3 runes in stone with two (2) emotes.]]

[[Mechanics: This ability allows a Runesmith to use Tier 4 & Tier 5 Runes in durable materials with qualities similar to Steel.]]

At this tier, a Runesmith would take at least four (4 emotes) detailed emotes to carve the most complex tier 4 & tier 5 runes. At first, they would probably fail at this task, the difference between carving a rune in stone or steel-like material an obstacle of its own. However, Runesmithing as any other crafting skill requires practice, allowing a Runesmith that has practiced this skill to be able to do it more efficiently. A T5 runesmith would be able to carve T4 runes in metals with two (2) emotes or T5 runes in metals with three (3) emotes.]]

+While a T5 Runesmith can carve simple runes efficiently, they will have trouble linking them to The Hall of Echoes if they can not focus. Ie Runesmithing can not be done in combat.

+Empowerment abilities can not be used to imbue a descendant with Echoes in an attempt to harm them.

+Most empowerment abilities require a lot of focus in order to be cast.

[[Mechanics: A runesmith needs to focus on their soul, find the Ruhn-Spark within them, and call it forth. This ability does not consume echoes. As soon as the Runesmith feels their mana and conducted Ruhn turn into Echoes they would command the desired rune to whisper them its true nature. 

This process would become easier with practice, while A T1 Runesmith would take 3 detailed emotes to do this a T5 runesmith’s bond with their Ruhn Spark would allow them to do it on 1 emote]]

+Awakening a rune displays a weakened version of their true power

+Awakening a rune would last only two emotes

+An awakened rune would be so weak that it would be unable to cause any harm. 

[[Mechanics: A runesmith would need to focus on their soul, find the Ruhn-Spark within them, and call it forth. As soon as the Runesmith feels their mana turning into ruhn they would command the echoes within them to bring forth the innate power of the rune. Additionally, this ability consumes echoes according to the tier of a rune. A T1 Rune would consume 1 Echo to link while a T5 Rune would consume 5 echoes. This process would become easier with practice, while A T2 Runesmith would take 4 detailed emotes to do this a T5 runesmith’s bond with their Ruhn-Spark would allow them to do it on 2 emotes]]

+The link cannot be used to try to access the Hall of Echoes in any way

+This ability is what allows for passive recharge of runes. This allows them to act as mini Ruhn Sparks of sorts, channeling Ruhn and using the internal mana of the object to suffice themselves with more Echoes as needed.

[[Mechanics: A runesmith would need to focus on their soul, find the Ruhn-Spark within them, and call it forth. As soon as the Runesmith feels their mana combining with Ruhn into Echoes they would command the Echoes within them to be transferred into another Runesmith’s Ruhn Spark or the Runes carved into an object. 

This ability consumes echoes according to their type of rune. A Combat Rune consumes 2 Echoes to link while a Non-Combat/Utility Rune consumes 1 Echo to link

This process would become easier with practice, while A T2 Runesmith would take 4 detailed emotes to do this a T5 runesmith’s bond with their Ruhn-Spark would allow them to do it on 2 emotes]]

+This needs to be done to fill a weapon with Ruhn the very first time

+This allows you to reduce the wait time to recharge a rune, at the cost of Echoes, though this is quite situational, and cannot be done in combat.

[[Mechanics: A runesmith would need to focus on their soul, find the Ruhn-Spark within them, and call it forth. As soon as the Runesmith feels the Ruhn-Spark within them they can command it to consume the Echoes within a Rune or within another Runesmith.]]

+Takes 2 emotes to cast. 1 for laying on the hands on the Rune or Runesmith, and then 1 emote for the draining.

+Using drain on another Runesmith would require them to 1) be unconscious or 2) be a lower tier than the Runesmith doing the draining.

+Cannot increase base capacity. IE, cannot have more than 30 Echoes.

[[Mechanics: A runesmith would need to focus on their soul, find the Ruhn-Spark within them,steel-like, and call it forth. As soon as the Runesmith feels the Ruhn-Spark within them they need to command it to expel its echoes outwards to defend him. This process takes 2 emotes.]]

+Takes 2 emotes to cast, though should be considered when to be used due to its plethora of drawbacks.

+This takes up 15 echoes and has a one-week penalty, where the Runesmith is fatigued and halves their Echo generation for those two weeks.

+This is non-concussive. No blunt-force trauma will be caused by this outburst of Echoes, rather, the energies suddenly experience floods one’s body and short-circuits it, putting one unconscious.

+If a Runesmith, or any of their allies would attempt to harm one of their attackers instead of evading them the attackers would most likely wake up from their stupor. 

+Abusing this skill to harm characters is cause for disconnection by other Runesmiths as it strays from the path of a craftsman.

+As most of these are non-combative, they are intended to be used for flavor. Duration emotes counts are not listed but are intended to fit into Roleplay scenarios. This is done so that you do not have to activate a Rune of Warmth 6 times to cook your rice, for example. Those that are intended to always remain on require the Rune of Passivity.

+No flame generation. The greatest extreme for this rune is the boiling of water.

+Cannot freeze anything on contact. The contact of this on the skin feels as if by ice.

+If enough of them are left in one spot and an object is left in their proximity for long enough, the item may freeze or ice over.

+Cannot shoot rocks or dirt from the rune.

+Gems and Ores cannot be created from this rune solely.

+Can be any shade of blue, but must be blue. No neon green rune floodlights.

+The light produced by this rune would be annoying at most, but it would not be able to flash an enemy to "stun" or disorient them

+The inverse of a torch. Decreases in intensity as per normal physics, but only occurs after the radius of a torch. Beyond that, it tapers off drastically, with the appearance of a black bubble around the rune.

+The structural integrity of the item engraved upon increases, simple as. The cap for this is up to steel, 0.9% carbon steel per current Techlock. For example, Aurum engraved with this Rune will be as strong as steel, but look like gold. High-Carbon steel engraved with this rune will have no difference in properties.

+Cannot heal in any sort of fashion. This is simply a delay of fate, as the medic will still have to manage to save the dying individual.

+Needs ST signature on an item with this rune applied.

+This reverts physical time, not the location of an object. Activation of this object by a ball at the end of the hill will not send it back up but rather will remove the grass on it caused by it rolling down.

+Needs ST signature on an item with this rune applied.

+This takes the course of 3 emotes. The first emote is subtle, eyes glaze over in lack of focus for a moment. The next emote of application is that of greater draining, such that feet begin to drag, shoulders feel heavy, and dexterity is lost. Upon the third emote, the full effects of the Rune of Death go into effect, causing those afflicted by it to feel as if their weight has doubled. All of their movements are sluggish and if any injuries are sustained, they would be immediately festered with infection, and the blood would have issues clotting. 

+Needs ST signature on an item with this rune applied.

+Fully repairs most damages out of combat

+If a sword for example shatters, this rune cannot fix such damages. Things like dents, scratches, chippings, and warpages are the scope of this Rune’s capabilities.

+Cannot be put on constructs

+The petrification happens quickly out of combat, within 2 emote’s time. This can be useful for making a wood carving and then using this rune to turn it to stone.

+Takes 3 emotes to activate, charge, and then be available for application.

+Combat usage of this rune only affects the exterior of living things. 

+Should no effort be made to break out of the stone casing, the stone begins to seep deeper, petrifying totally.

+Should effort is made to break out, one cannot fight back and must spend 1 emote breaking out of the stone if just the limb is affected. Should one wait two or more emotes, to where the rest of their body begins to petrify, 3 emotes are required to break out of the stone prison.

+Blunt force trauma has no bonus effect on a person until the stone begins to seep deep within, in a non-combative scenario.

+Fear is not impossible, just resisted.

+Blood must be spilled proportionally. A goat for example will be able to activate this rune in an area the size of an average crop field for an IRP year.

+Only works on living things. Can’t put a ring on a dead flower.

+Someone using this rune to seem younger would have a faint blue  aura around them.

+The manipulation of flames and other elements cannot be done in combat. This is solely for storytelling.

+If a MArt is to be made of this magic, it must bear this rune. It is experimental, and new runes may be created through it by the MArt application process.

+Needs ST signature on an item with this rune applied.

+This does not inform one on the properties, or how to make an object, simply showing The Material Alphabet glyphs above the surface of the material.

+Needs ST signature on an item with this rune applied.

+As will the creation of these runes, perception is at play here. If one side perceives the Blood Oath has been broken, the rune will NOT shatter, regardless of any foul-play has been in play. As long as the original deal is still in effect as agreed upon OOCly, IRP the rune shall remain intact. 

+The deal must be struck as both parties seal the rune with their blood.

+This cannot be used as a lie detector.

+Can be resisted if focused on, similar to the emotional swaying of refined Titan’s Eyes.

+Represented by a mechanical sign that says something along the lines of “The chest before you seems to be quite alluring, heavy with valuables.”

+This includes gloves and hand-coverings. Regardless of what is protecting the hand, the Mark is set and lasts for 1 OOC day.

+Explicitly only when held, not moved such as with a long stick, for example.

+The pain is strong enough for anyone to shout in shock. An emote in #s must be made stealing the item.

+This takes up 15 echoes and destroys the Rune & the tool/weapon/trinket/ armor completely, it also gives a Runesmith Fatigue for 1 week and halves their Echo generation.

+Only works on combat runes. This simply extends the duration of the active emotes counts by 4 emotes.

+Abusing this skill to harm characters is cause for disconnection by other Runesmiths as it strays from the path of a craftsman.

+Can only be used by a Runesmith.

+Takes 3 emotes to cast or materialize itself fully.

+lasts for 6 emotes. Each hit from a damaging spell such as Fire Evocation Fire Blast and other similar spells reduces this amount by 2. So, in the emote of the shield being hit, 2 additional will be subtracted from the 6 total, counting at 3 remaining. If hit again by another spell of T4-T5 caliber as such, the shield will absorb the mana, and then dissipate into the air. 

+T1-T3 magical spells do not reduce the emotecount.

+If used in an event, it is up to the ST at hand to determine how resilient the shield is to the magics sent at the bubble. 

T2 Runes: Rune of the Merchant, Rune of Growth, Rune of Hearth, Rune of Tales

T3 Runes: Rune of Greed, Rune of Agreement, Rune of Creation

T4 Runes: Rune of Thieves, Rune of Youth, Rune of Shielding

T5 Runes: Rune of Sight, Rune of Knowledge, Rune of Knowledge, Rune of Death, Rune of Life, Rune of Time, Ruhn-Burst, Overcharge, Rune of World (These all require ST Signatures to be applied to an item.)

Siliti

Zar'ei

Vargs

Ologs

Striga

Musin

Wonks

Klones

Sprites

Hou-Zi

Wights

Golems

Azdrazi

Izkuthii

Zar’akal

Sorvians

Chimeras

Atronachs

Epiphytes

Naztherak

Homonculi

Frost Witch

Antroparions

All other Undead

Tree Lords & Soul Trees

All other Soul-Altered beings

All other creatures lacking a soul

CAs Blood Mages who have used the Ritual of Rebirth

The Runesmith has gone through the Rituals of initiation. The Ruhn Spark has been planted within the Runesmith’s soul. This bond is still weak, the powers of the Ruhn flowing through them tentatively and their tools will still be a bit disarming and uncomfortable when wielding them. The Runesmith has not had the practice to learn most simple techniques. In their inexperience, they have only learned a few of the most rudimentary runes. The end of his tools and the Ruhn energy glowing through his body are dim, and hardly noticeable unless in absolute darkness.

At this stage, a Runesmith has two (2) echoes within their soul. Allowing them to trace one (1) Combat runes or two (2) Utility/Non-Combative rune. They regenerate one (1) echo weekly.

After three stone weeks of active study and practice with carving low-tier runes, the Runesmith begins to slowly strengthen their bond with the Ruhn. Having learned a few of the more basic techniques, the power flowing through them is a bit more manageable, however still feels like a small weight pressing on them. The ends of his tools and the energy on his body would glow faintly still, but more noticeable. The Ruhn-Spark within them keeps growing and allows them to convert their inner mana into Ruhn power at a faster rate, linking slightly more complex runes with Echoes. 

At this stage, a Runesmith has six (6) echoes within their soul. Allowing them to trace three (3) Combat rune or six (6) Utility/Non-Combative runes. They regenerate three (3) echoes weekly.

Seven stone weeks of active practice and study of the art after connection and the Runesmith is finally beginning to properly understand the Ruhn. They no longer feel burdened by the presence of the Ruhn Spark’s power and they are able to carve runes that begin to distinguish themselves as a learned Runesmith; the ends of their tools now and the energy in their body glowing distinctly and noticeably. The Ruhn Spark within them has kept growing and allows them to produce Echoes at a faster rate.

At this stage, a Runesmith has twelve (12) echoes within their soul. Allowing them to trace six (6) Combat runes or twelve (12) Utility/Non-Combative runes. They regenerate 6 echoes weekly.

Twelve stone weeks of practicing and improving techniques and researching runes after initial connection and a Runesmith has developed a strong bond to the Ruhn. They are able to carve powerful runes that clearly distinguish themselves and their crafts as exceptional. Starting their process of becoming Master Runesmith. Their runic signature and the energy within their body now glowing brightly. The Ruhn Spark within them has now grown considerably and allows them to convert their inner mana into Echoes at a faster rate.

At this stage, a Runesmith has twenty (20) echoes within their soul. Allowing them to trace ten (10) Combat runes or twenty (20) Utility/Non-Combative runes. They regenerate ten (10) echoes weekly.

Upon reaching this tier a Runesmith can publish a TA, however, they are limited to teaching and connecting 1 student until they reach T5

After a Runesmith has dedicated eighteen stone weeks to actively developing their skills, they have created a mighty bond with Innom’s Realm and their Rune Spark, achieving the rank of Master Runesmith. They have the ability to carve complicated and ornate runic sequences into artifacts, and the energy in their bodies glow bright and bold, marking the level of skill and power held by the Master Runesmith.

At this stage, a Runesmith has thirty (30) echoes within their Ruhn Spark, as well as they regenerate 15 echoes. They are able to craft six (6) artifacts with five (5) max echoes imbued into each, or any number of lesser artifacts as long as it does not exceed thirty (30) echoes.

Upon reaching this tier a Master Runesmith  now has three student slots

Runesmithing has been a part of LoTC for a long time (since 2012!). It has been undeniably an important theme to the culture of the server with massive potential. It has also been a crucial aspect of dwarven culture and history. While other magics such as Druidism and Paladinism are magics of preservation of balance and of keeping Order, or Shamanism and voidal evocations are magics of chaotic and destructive powers, Runesmithing is the original magic of creation, of artisanry, of scholarly pursuit, of craftsmanship. Although some other magics have enchanting abilities, Runesmithing is unique in the way that it incentivizes its users to be creative, to practice, to become a better craftsman, to research. Runesmithing has the potential to become a Roleplay experience and culture much like Druidism and Paladinism.

Runesmithing is meant to be a magic of creation, a magic sought out by players who enjoy craftsmanship and seek to achieve a new level by becoming masterful artisans. However, throughout the time it slowly lost this, by becoming the source of countless OOC conflicts. It was until last year when new & different iterations of the lore started to pop up in an attempt to bring it back in its rightful path and help Runesmithing achieve its full potential. 

With this rewrite, we wish to completely renew Runesmithing, have it become a magical art that encourages a culture broader than its users. To have it fit with the current standard for magic submissions. Our goal should this piece be accepted is to create a culture around Runesmithing similar to how Druidism and their different Orders work. Creating a unique roleplay setting that can fill in a needed niche in the server’s community, in a similar nature to how Druidism is the supreme extent of a character-based around nature or Paladinism is the path taken by those who wish to combat Dark Magics or Evil beings. This is why we have planned several magic additions/subtypes and feats, similar in structure to Druidism’s Blight Healing, Herblore, Tree Lords, and Shapeshifting. Giving something that would flesh out Runesmithing and allow for character development, experimentation and specialization if it is accepted. Some of the planned additions include the Elemental Dialect, Flesh Runes, Combat Runesmithing, Mineralore, Ruhnwraiths, and Rune Echoes among other ideas that are still in progress.

We wish to make a culture around craftsmanship and dedication to artisanry, one that anyone can participate in should they be willing to do the roleplay. This is something that should have happened long ago. We intend to make the magic more open to the public with a clear method of joining via apprenticeship. This would function somewhat similar to dedicancy, where anyone can easily approach roleplay and join an apprenticeship to a Runesmith. Runesmithing should be the beginning of many chapters to a character’s development.

  After many rewrites now, and in this culture of strict lore, this is the dwarven playerbase’s attempt to regain sacred magic that has been lost in the loregames. Try to incorporate it back into dwarven society as something dwarves can aspire to possess. The addition of Innom’s Realm to the lore universe of LotC also opens the door for other magics to be written about mastering the Material Alphabet.

This piece is the first of many more to come, in an attempt from the Dwarven community to have fleshed-out magic that will contribute to their culture and roleplay. Magic that instead of focusing on combat focuses on innovation, scholarly research, craftsmanship, and artisanry.

-If a loophole or grey area is seen, contact an LT or the Lore holder otherwise the answer is no.

-A Runesmith must learn the ritual of Binding and the ritual of chains through roleplay before receiving a TA.

-Every ability available to a T4 Runesmith must be learned before they can acquire their TA. Such is outlined in the Tier Progression section near the bottom.

-Additionally, each ability must be learned via being taught by their teacher, who holds a TA. The new abilities, when a Runesmith reaches a new tier, are not automatically ‘learned’ through time. Each must be taught.

-Must remove all other connections of dark/deity magics before being able to be connected.

-Runesmithing is a 2 slot magic, intended to be a major commitment for a character.

-If one cannot be removed from a deity or dark magic, for instance, Necromancy, then they cannot become Runesmith

-Any Descendant or any Descendant equivalent can become a Runesmith

-Once disconnected, the person cannot be reconnected again.

-If someone is disconnected they must roleplay the effects of no longer being linked to the Ruhn.

-A player MUST roleplay the fatigue between each of the connection rituals.

Innom:

Material Alphabet:

2012 Runesmithing (Arbrek):

2012 Runesmithing (like a week later - More Arbrek):

2015 Runesmithing (Lima):

2016 Runesmithing (Dizzy):

2018 Runesmithing (Josh):

2020 Runesmithing (Noobli):