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Chapter 11: Magic
Further, those proficient in magic know that
knowledge of the true name, the birthname, of another
is synonymous with power over that character.
Oftentimes, the true name of the target creature
is required to cast spells that affect a specific
character. More often, though, a popular magical
theory known as the Theory of Contagion states
that a magical relationship exists between a part and
its whole, even after separation. Therefore, separated
items such as locks of hair, old clothing, and
nail clippings are useful to a caster for affecting a
specific character. However, imitative magic is also
common. Imitative magic utilizes a symbol to represent
the real-world counterpart. Often, the symbol
consists of a doll, painting, model, or actor.
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Magic Points
Whenever magic is used, Magic Points (MP)
are expended. As casters increase in occupational
level, they gain more MP, and hence, are able to cast
more spells. MP are also explained for priests and
wizards in Chapter 7: Occupation. MP may be considered
to represent dormant and active mana or magical
energy. MP are listed with each spell (see Chapter
12: Spells) and creature (see Neveria). Typically, where
MP are listed there is also an accompanying number
that indicates how many MP are recovered per
hour. For instance, if a creature has listed MP 20/5,
when the creature is at full magic potential, then
they have 20 MP. When they use magic, they will
recover MP’s at a rate of 5 per hour. Regarding
characters, druids and hierophants recover 1 MP per
hour per occupational level; mages and sorcerers
recover 2 MP per hour per occupational level, and
also recover 3 MP per hour per occupational level
while asleep.
The higher the level of a spell, the more MP
are expended upon casting it. Consult the table
below to determine the number of MP’s expended
upon casting a given spell:
Magic
Points
per
Spell
Level
Spell Level
Magic
Points
1 8
2 16
3 24
4 32
5 40
6 48
7 56
8 64
9 270
101800 The reason that 10 th level spells require so
many MP’s, compared to others, is that MP’s must
be devoted to the spell for several days. Obviously,
spells this powerful are extremely taxing.