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Magic Class Information Jul 14, 2018 14:23:53 GMT -5

Post by Grant on Jul 14, 2018 14:23:53 GMT -5

GENERAL CLASS INFORMATION

People with magical abilities were once some of the most powerful and revered in all of Khandor. However, with the outlaw of magic 20 years ago, they have been reduced to the outcasts of society. They have few to no rights, no political clout or representation, and live in slums (if they have homes at all).

- Magic is NOT race specific. This means that Humans, Lycans, and Blutsaugers are equally able to carry the magic gene.

- Magic is hereditary. If your family has no genetic history of magic, you will not have magic.

- The gene that carries magic is DOMINANT and this is known. Given the low standing of magic users in society, non-magic users are FORBIDDEN from marrying known magic users to prevent its spread.

- Known magic users are cataloged and given a tattooed number on the underside of their wrist by the government. There are ways to hide this but doing so and being discovered will result in serious consequences.

- There are two classes of magic users: Mages and Alchemists.

- The two classes cannot be crossed; i.e. a Mage cannot also do the things an Alchemist can do,even with the right tools, and vice versa.

- A Mage can use objects created by an Alchemist for the purpose for which it was created, as can non-magic users. However, Alchemists cannot use Mage casting objects (wands, staffs, etc.).

- All magical items (Grimoires, wands, kits, etc.) are usually disguised as ordinary items so that they will not be easily identified and confiscated.

- Magical items CAN AND WILL be actively confiscated if found in an IC situation. This can make your character's life more difficult until it can be replaced, and may result in other IC consequences (such as jail time). Please remember that part of the fun of these characters is in the rush of doing things that are outlawed and have these sort of consequences. If you find yourself in a sticky situation and are unsure, don't hesitate to reach out to Grant or Vee with questions!

THE HIERARCHY OF MAGIC

Both Mage’s and Alchemists fall into a hierarchy of magical strength and ability. From lowest to highest, they are Neophytes, Heralds, Acolytes, Ovates, and Magisters. It is common for magic users to identify themselves by their hierarchy, then magical subclass in introductions with other magic users. (For example, “Hello, I am Arasmus, a Magister Mage,” or “I am a Herald Alchemist”). The higher you are, the more respect and power you have within the community, but due to the ban and attack on magic users, the higher up the ranks you go, the fewer users there are.

Neophyte – The Newbies

Neophytes are the lowest rung of magic users. Their capabilities are very limited, and generally geared towards basic survival (food, water, shelter, basic self-defense/offense). These are both the most vulnerable of the magic users, but also the least likely to be caught given the mundane nature of their abilities.

Herald – The Cocky Teenagers

Heralds are a step up from Neophytes. Their skill set is still fairly basic, but their capabilities begin to broach into the more fantastical and powerful aspects of magic. This is the stage where people start to get cocky, and may be more likely to be caught for magic use as they push the limits of their power.

Acolyte – The True Mages/Alchemists

Acolytes are the very first in the hierarchy that can be considered “true” magic users; in that their capabilities truly show the exceptional power of magic. Those who have reached this level are more likely to be caught for their magic use, but are also more prepared to fend of attackers. Acolytes are more likely to be underestimated in battle scenarios, being a middling group.

Ovate – The Warriors

Ovates are exceptionally powerful and skilled. Their abilities are the place where the lines between magic and celestial power begin to blur. Given the skill set of Ovates, they are generally the most offensive magic users. Their abilities make it obvious that they are magic users, but apprehending and Ovate Mage/Alchemist is tricky at best.

Magister – The Ethereal Leaders

Magisters are the top level of the magical hierarchy and their abilities are truly god/dess like. Those at the Magister level were venerated even by magic users for their strength and dedication to the craft. Magisters are by-and-large the leaders of the Mages/Alchemists and the most feared by non-magic users.

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Magic Class Information Jul 14, 2018 15:09:53 GMT -5

Post by Grant on Jul 14, 2018 15:09:53 GMT -5

MAGE INFORMATION

Mages are a subclass of magical people who utilize a channeling device, such as a wand, and spells, found in spell books called Grimoires, to cause a change or inexplicable occurrence in the world. They are the most commonly found of the two magic using types as they require fewer objects that would identify them as magic users, so they can conduct their craft more easily in secrecy.

- Mages are only as powerful as the spells they can wield. They identify their skill level based on which Grimoires they have acquired and mastered. [Refer to the Grimoire page for more information]

- Only Grimoires that have been earned to a specific character qualify as spells any one character can wield. IC, a Mage character may see or even study a more advanced Grimoire, but they cannot actually use those spells successfully until it is earned via the posting requirement.

- Mages must have both a channeling device and know spells from a Grimoire in order to be be able to use magic. Without these two things, they are essentially non-magic users.

- If a channeling device is broken or lost, a new one can be made by or purchased from an Alchemist.

- Mages tend to be the most impoverished of the two magic types, as their skills cannot be sold on the black market in the same way Alchemists can.

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Magic Class Information Jul 14, 2018 15:39:15 GMT -5

Post by Grant on Jul 14, 2018 15:39:15 GMT -5

ALCHEMIST INFORMATION

Alchemists are a subclass of magical people who utilize various implements, ores, compounds, chemicals, etc. to create objects or potions that are infused with magic for the purpose of bringing about a change in the world when activated or used. Alchemists are the least common of the two subclasses as it more difficult to hide what they are doing - making it easier for them to be found out and have their implements confiscated and be thrown in jail (and occasionally sentenced to death).

- Alchemists are only as powerful as the Alchemical Kits they possess. They identify what level of Alchemist they are based on the quality level of their possessed ingredients and recipes. [Refer to the Alchemical Kits page for more information.]

- Only Alchemical Kits that have been earned to a specific character qualify as kits that any one character can earn. IC, an Alchemist character may have access to a more advanced Alchemical Kit, but they cannot actually use those kits successfully until it is earned via the posting requirement.

- Alchemists must have an Alchemical Kit in order to be be able to use magic. Without these, they are essentially non-magic users.

- If an Alchemical Kit is lost, a new one can be made by or purchased from another Alchemist.

- Alchemists tend to be the more "wealthy" of the two magic classes, as they can sell their objects on the black market for steep prices. That said, they do tend to keep their wealth hidden, as it would be an indicator that they are doing something they shouldn't and make it easier for their magical pursuits to be discovered.