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Post by Restkastel on Aug 14, 2015 9:21:15 GMT
I had watched my father creating the Arma Maga the entire time he was doing it, so the circuit like growths that ran across the surface had come at no surprise. My father had told me that it was a product of a spell by the name of Structural Analysis which was a spell that was based off of your ability to create Arma Maga. After examining the bow, he said it was constructed with the understanding branch of magic theory, and then went on to say that runes were a more traditional form of magic, and it seemed that my family had some basis in understanding based magic, and I felt the need to correct him on this point, saying, "Actually, Alfred, until my generation my family worked solely on Logic based magic. The introduction of Understanding based theory into the search for the Original Flame was due to my adaption of the family magic, taking the logical principles that they had passed down through generations in our grimoire and translating them into an understanding based format. My father created that bow with me in mind while looking through my notes to create the proper effect in the understanding branch. If you notice, those are not the normal Nordic runes of humans that are engraved, but elvish runes," I said, pointing out the various runes that adorned my bow.
After I cleared that up, I listened to his explanation of the basics of Arma Maga creation, which I had a general understanding of already from watching my father and asking him to explain, however there were a few finer details that I learned from this, including the fact that one had to understand everything about the object they were enchanting to do it properly, which was something I could not have observed from just watching my father. He then explained something I was aware of, the fact that there were two ways to input an effect into an arma maga, through understanding or logic.
When he asked if I was keeping up with him, I responded, "Yes, you are making perfect sense, Alfred. Please continue, I am excited to know what else you have to teach me," I said, settling down into a more studious manner, making mental notes of everything he had said so that I could attempt to create one later when I had time. Perhaps it could be used to supplement my current bows, perhaps an intensifier that created spell arrows? Putting that thought aside, I returned my attention to Alfred, and waited for him to continue the lesson.
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Post by Puck on Aug 14, 2015 17:23:39 GMT
Alfred Bernard "Hm," Alfred hummed in contemplation. She was pretty much right about the bow. None of the runes engraved in here were familiar to him, even though he doesn't even specialize in the art of Runecraft in the first place. He simply left it at that since there's a lesson to be taught here anyway. "As mentioned before, the analysis is the utmost importance as understanding allows you to effectively install a magical characteristic into the physical vessel. However, this is unneeded in the case of Understanding as you are simply "forcing" such characteristics in there as seen in the case of your bow. Jewelcraft is another case where you simply need to install the jewel onto the physical vessel to endow it with several properties of your choosing. But, for this lesson, I will teach you the Logic method."With the cane in one hand, he cast the spell once more to show the circuits that around weaved all around its surface. Now a single index finger from his other hand traced through a space between the lines of the circuits. Through this tracing, a new green line is created. "Begin modification. Install properties. Facilitate tempering."Once the finger has stopped, the circuits continued to emanate a green glow on its own. From there, he started to speak gibberish. Rather, he was speaking some kind of incantation while the fingertip of the tracing finger kept itself in contact with the cane. As he finished, the circuits disappeared and all there was left is the cane. Spell Used: Name: Tracing Description: The common spell to start endowing a characteristic on a physical vessel that is designated to become an Arma Maga. Doing so will create a new circuit or cluster of circuits. This spell is supposed to be used when following the "logical" method of creating Arma Maga while also used next after Structural Analysis. The abilities that is endowed by "Tracing" is dependent on Magical Knowledge rank and what specialties it covers. Rank: E Rank Used. (B is true rank).
Alfred began to explain, "You must know where to start to make your modifications. The ideal place is where the information of the vessel is most recent. In other words, you are simply "carving" in an extra piece of "history" and "information"."He paused and held up the cane at the sky. Through a surge of mana, it started to blow a torrent of flames. But, of course, he was careful to not hit anything as it was held up. Then, he cut off the connection and the flames disappeared. "It's why a number of Enforcers have some skill in Structural Analysis, it allows them access to an Arma Maga's history."OOC: Rest, if there's this kind of detail about your Arma Maga, remember to mention it the next time you upgrade it.
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Post by Restkastel on Aug 17, 2015 8:38:40 GMT
I listened to him explain what he was doing, and the reason why I had not known about having to understand everything about the object in question became immediately obvious. My father had not used the logical method for creating my Arma Maga, instead opting for the Understanding based method, which did not require the same level of understanding, which I found odd given the name of the school, to impose effects upon objects. He then gave a demonstration of the method he spoke about, He again used his Structural Analysis skill and after that, he ran a finger through the spaces between some of the circuits, leaving a new one in its place, chanting while he went. It seemed this was the method to creating logic based Arma MAga. Though it was interesting, I figured that my father had switched to understanding based magic to better suit my own flavor of magic courtesy of my Elven heritage, so I had the feeling that this method of creation would not work too well with my brand of magic.
Nonetheless, it was a very intriguing demonstration, as it did not take too long at all to do, and he was able to make the newly created Arma Maga spew fire out of the tip by putting his mana into it before cutting it off, ending his demonstration. He also explained that Enforcers tended to have a good amount of skill in structural analysis, as it would allow them to learn about Arma Maga they encountered, and exactly what effect they would have if used. Taking what he said, I began to ask questions of my own. "I assume that the process is different for creating Arma Maga in the understanding school. correct? I recall my father engraving the runes into it by hand, not using some sort of magical technique like you did to do so. Though he might have connected them by magic, which seems likely now that I think back on it. Do you know much about it? Im fairly sure that I am not too compatible with Logic based magic, as I explained earlier, so I am fairly sure that I would not be too skilled in the logical approach. Would you mind explaining that method if possible?" I asked in a polite tone of voice, limiting myself to this one question, so that I would not get off track. After all, it would not do to sidetrack him while he was giving me a free lesson. The questions about how exactly it worked in detail for more complex devices and how long it normally took to construct an Arma Maga would have to wait. We had more important things to focus on, like how the other form of Arma Maga worked and was created.
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Post by Puck on Aug 24, 2015 20:48:31 GMT
Alfred Bernard Alfred nodded and then explained, "Certainly. Though, remember that each discipline of Understanding Schools have their own methods. Runecraft simply needs the presence of Runes on a vessel for a lasting effect. You just merely need to inscribe them to complete the process if you wish to make temporary products. However, preparations such as one or several magical circle and a ritual would be required to help truly "engrave" the meaning of the runes for true completion. I suppose you are requesting the assistance of deities in your case through such rituals, or at least that is what I know so far. I'm sorry I can't offer much help on the topic, I don't really specialize that much in that area."The old mage ruffled the back of his neck ruefully. It was a bit embarrassing to look this wise, yet couldn't provide the information that this youngster wanted. Well, that is life, it seems. "While I"m not too sure on how exactly the process works, you could possibly check the T.A.M.R.D. division to see if there are any runecraft magicians who are willing to teach you. I'm more than sure that this organization has a couple working in their offices."
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