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| style="background:lightyellow"|High Magic is a branch of magical knowledge surrounding the study of the cabala, or spheres of energies, also known as sephiroth, that compose the universe. These spheres are symbolically arranged on a diagram called the Tree of Life and connected by a network of paths. A variety of useful and beneficial spellcraft can be learned through mastering this occult philosophy. This branch of arcane studies is highly ritualized and intellectualized, and is also a prerequisite for studying cosmic or elemental magic.
| style="background:lightyellow"|[[Highmagic]] is a branch of magical knowledge surrounding the study of the cabala, or spheres of energies, also known as sephiroth, that compose the universe. These spheres are symbolically arranged on a diagram called the Tree of Life and connected by a network of paths. A variety of useful and beneficial spellcraft can be learned through mastering this occult philosophy. This branch of arcane studies is highly ritualized and intellectualized, and is also a prerequisite for studying [[cosmic]] or [[elementalism|elemental]] magic.
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{{SkillTableHeader}}
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{{SkillTableRow|Pentagram|Inept|0|The basic ritual protects you from most attacks.}}
|[[#Pentagram|Pentagram]]||Inept||The basic ritual protects you from most attacks.
{{SkillTableRow|Malkuth|Inept|42|Root yourself in the Sphere of the earth.}}
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{{SkillTableRow|Void|Novice|0|Cosmic emptiness from which returns all emanations.}}
|[[#Malkuth|Malkuth]]||Novice||Root yourself in the Sphere of the earth.
{{SkillTableRow|Yesod|Novice|50|Conceal yourself with the Sphere of Unseen.}}
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{{SkillTableRow|Netzach|Capable|0|Enhance charisma under the Sphere of the Beautiful One.}}
|[[#Void|Void]]||Apprentice||Cosmic emptiness from which returns all emanations.
{{SkillTableRow|Hod|Capable|38|The Sphere of the Powerful Mind will clear thoughts.}}
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{{SkillTableRow|Tipheret|Master|0|True freedom is only gained under the Sphere of Perfection.}}
|[[#Yesod|Yesod]]||Apprentice +50%||Conceal yourself with the Sphere of Unseen.
{{SkillTableRow|Hexagram|Master|45|A powerful ritual that reaches from the skies to the trees.}}
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{{SkillTableRow|Gedulah|Master|45|The Sphere of the Merciful Hand shall ease your suffering.}}
|[[#Netzach|Netzach]]||Capable||Enhance charisma under the Sphere of the Beautiful One.
{{SkillTableRow|Geburah|Gifted|0|Great strength emanates from the Sphere of the Strong Arm.}}
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{{SkillTableRow|Philosophy|Gifted|36|The study of knowledge keeps the mind strong.}}
|[[#Hod|Hod]]||Adept||The Sphere of the Powerful Mind will clear thoughts.
{{SkillTableRow|Binah|Gifted|68|Vengeance falls under the Sphere of the Bitter Mother.}}
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{{SkillTableRow|Chockmah|Expert|0|Everything is revealed under the Sphere of the All Seeing.}}
|[[#Tipheret|Tipheret]]||Master||True freedom is only gained under the Sphere of Perfection.
{{SkillTableRow|Kether|Expert|47|The Sphere of the Crown evokes pure cosmic power.}}
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{{SkillTableRow|Greatpentagram|Fabled|0|This great ritual will seal a location from intruders.
|[[#Hexagram|Hexagram]]||Gifted||A powerful ritual that reaches from the skies to the trees.
}}
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|[[#Geburah|Geburah]]||Expert||Great strength emanates from the Sphere of the Strong Arm.
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|[[#Gedulah|Gedulah]]||Virtuoso||The Sphere of the Merciful Hand shall ease your suffering.
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|[[#Binah|Binah]]||Virtuoso +50%||Vengeance falls under the Sphere of the Bitter Mother.
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|[[#Chockmah|Chockmah]]||Fabled||Everything is revealed under the Sphere of the All Seeing.
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|[[#Kether|Kether]]||Mythical||The Sphere of the Crown evokes pure cosmic power.
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|[[#Greatpentagram|Greatpentagram]]||Transcendent||This great ritual will seal a location from intruders.
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[[Image:Highmagic.jpg|thumb|Geburah (by Folken)]]
[[Image:Highmagic.jpg|thumb|Geburah (by Folken)]]


==Pentagram==
{{AB
|skillname = Pentagram
|syntax = EVOKE PENTAGRAM [PSI]
|description = The Lesser Ritual of the Pentagram is the most basic evocation of High Magic. Casting it will protect you against most attacks against your person. Alternatively, you can use it to protect you against [[Psionics|psionic]] attack.
}}


{|
{{AB
|-
|skillname = Malkuth
| style="background:darkblue; color:white"|'''Syntax:'''
|syntax = EVOKE MALKUTH [OFF]
|-
|description = The first cabalistic sphere resides in the earth itself, and evoking its powers will help root you to the ground, offering some defense against an unwanted summons.<br><br>
| style="background:lightblue"|<tt>EVOKE PENTAGRAM [PSI]</tt>
Appending OFF will remove this defence.
|-
|notes = +3% to Universal Rooting according to BodyScan.
|}
}}
The Lesser Ritual of the Pentagram is the most basic evocation of High Magic. Casting it will protect you against most attacks against your person. Alternatively, you can use it to protect you against psionic attack.
 
==Malkuth==
 
{|
|-
| style="background:darkblue; color:white"|'''Syntax:'''
|-
| style="background:lightblue"|<tt>EVOKE MALKUTH</tt>
|-
|}
The first cabalistic sphere resides in the earth itself, and evoking its powers will help root you to the ground, offering some defense against an unwanted summons.
 
==Void==
 
{|
|-
| style="background:darkblue; color:white"|'''Syntax:'''
|-
| style="background:lightblue"|<tt>EVOKE VOID <target></tt>
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|}
At the edges of the cosmos is the void, the Ain Soph from which all spheres manifest. Evoking its power will destroy protective pentagrams or magic circles.


==Yesod==
{{AB
|skillname = Void
|syntax = EVOKE VOID <target>
|cost = Can Target Denizens
|description = At the edges of the cosmos is the void, the Ain Soph from which all spheres manifest. Evoking its power will destroy protective [[#Pentagram|pentagram]]s or magic [[Lowmagic#Circle|circle]]s.
}}


{|
{{AB
|-
|skillname = Yesod
| style="background:darkblue; color:white"|'''Syntax:'''
|syntax = EVOKE YESOD
|-
|description = The second cabalistic sphere rules that of the Unseen, or the invisible realm. Evoking this sphere will place you in that realm, making you invisible. Evoking it again will remove the invisibility.
| style="background:lightblue"|<tt>EVOKE YESOD</tt>
}}
|-
|}
The second cabalistic sphere rules that of the Unseen, or the invisible realm. Evoking this sphere will place you in that realm, making you invisible. Evoking it again will remove the invisibility.


==Netzach==
{{AB
|skillname = Netzach
|syntax = EVOKE NETZACH
|cost = Vitals Bonus: 1/2 Ego
|description = Oh, Beautiful One! Netzach will increase your charisma, thus strengthening your ego when evoking this powerful cabalistic sphere.
}}


{|
{{AB
|-
|skillname = Hod
| style="background:darkblue; color:white"|'''Syntax:'''
|syntax = EVOKE HOD
|-
|cost = Power: 3 (any)
| style="background:lightblue"|<tt>EVOKE NETZACH</tt>
|description = To prepare for when your mind is ill at ease, the sphere known as the Powerful Mind or the Illuminated Intellect if already surrounding you will provide you a small boost of mental energy.
|-
|notes = When your mana drops very low, the defense will fire (using itself up) giving you a rush of mana.  The defense lasts for about an hour.
|}
}}
Oh, Beautiful One! Netzach will increase your charisma, thus strengthening your ego when evoking this powerful cabalistic sphere.


==Hod==
{{AB
|skillname = Tipheret
|syntax = EVOKE TIPHERET
|description = For those who embrace the Center of Perfection will be freed from all bonds, both physical and spiritual.
|notes = Tipheret will remove multiple [[:Category:Restrictive Afflictions|entanglements]] at once.
}}


{|
{{AB
|-
|skillname = Hexagram
| style="background:darkblue; color:white"|'''Syntax:'''
|syntax = EVOKE HEXAGRAM
|-
|description = The Ritual of the Hexagram will draw those to you who seek to hide in the trees and the sky.
| style="background:lightblue"|<tt>EVOKE HOD</tt>
}}
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|style="background:pink"|Power: 3 (any)
|-
|}
When your mind is ill at ease, the sphere known as the Powerful Mind or the Illuminated Intellect can be evoked to clear your consciousness of negative thoughts.


{|
{{AB
|-
|skillname = Gedulah
| style="background:darkgreen; color:white"|'''Additional Notes:'''
|syntax = EVOKE GEDULAH
|-
|cost = Power: 3 (any)
| style="background:lightgreen"|Cures two random mental afflictions.
|description = When you are ill and in pain, the Merciful Hand of Gedulah will touch you and ease your suffering.
|-
|notes = Cures two random afflictions.
|}
}}


==Tipheret==
{{AB
|skillname = Geburah
|syntax = EVOKE GEBURAH
|cost = Power: 3 (any)
|description = Embrace the left hand of destruction with the sphere of the Warrior. Evoking it will grant you a 1/2 universal damage increase.
}}


{|
{{AB
|-
|skillname = Philosophy
| style="background:darkblue; color:white"|'''Syntax:'''
| description = Your philosophic nature grants you a 1/4 mana bonus.
|-
}}
| style="background:lightblue"|<tt>EVOKE TIPHERET</tt>
|-
|}
For those who embrace the Center of Perfection will be freed from all bonds, both physical and spiritual.


{|
{{AB
|-
|skillname = Binah
| style="background:darkgreen; color:white"|'''Additional Notes:'''
|syntax = EVOKE BINAH <target>
|-
|cost = Power: 2 (Any)
| style="background:lightgreen"|Tipheret will remove multiple entanglements at once.
|description = This cold and vengeful sphere of the cabala is not called the Bitter Mother for nothing. Evoking the curse upon your target will weaken the body, thus reducing maximum health (-2/-2).
|-
}}
|}


==Hexagram==
{{AB
|skillname = Chockmah
|syntax = EVOKE CHOCKMAH
|description = Open your eyes to the invisible realm with the cabalistic sphere known to grant the Wisdom of the All Seeing. You will detect those who travel the realms bodiless.
|notes = Detects dreamweavers and other people out of phase in your location.
}}


{|
{{AB
|-
|skillname = Kether
| style="background:darkblue; color:white"|'''Syntax:'''
|syntax = EVOKE KETHER <target>
|-
EVOKE KETHER SEVER <target> <br>
| style="background:lightblue"|<tt>EVOKE HEXAGRAM</tt>
EVOKE KETHER SEVER <target> <gem> <br>
|-
|cost = Damage Type: 100% Magic
|}
The Ritual of the Hexagram will draw those to you who seek to hide in the trees and the sky.
 
==Geburah==
 
{|
|-
| style="background:darkblue; color:white"|'''Syntax:'''
|-
| style="background:lightblue"|<tt>EVOKE GEBURAH</tt>
|-
|style="background:pink"|Power: 3 (any)
|-
|}
Embrace the left hand of destruction with the sphere of the Warrior. Evoking it will grant you great strength.
 
==Gedulah==
 
{|
|-
| style="background:darkblue; color:white"|'''Syntax:'''
|-
| style="background:lightblue"|<tt>EVOKE GEDULAH</tt>
|-
|style="background:pink"|Power: 3 (any)
|-
|}
When you are ill and in pain, the Merciful Hand of Gedulah will touch you and ease your suffering.
 
{|
|-
| style="background:darkgreen; color:white"|'''Additional Notes:'''
|-
| style="background:lightgreen"|Cures two random afflictions.
|-
|}
 
==Binah==
 
{|
|-
| style="background:darkblue; color:white"|'''Syntax:'''
|-
| style="background:lightblue"|<tt>EVOKE BINAH <target></tt>
|-
|style="background:pink"|Power: 2 (Any)
|-
|}
This cold and vengeful sphere of the cabala is not called the Bitter Mother for nothing. Evoking the curse upon your target will weaken the body, thus lowering constitution.
 
==Chockmah==
 
{|
|-
| style="background:darkblue; color:white"|'''Syntax:'''
|-
| style="background:lightblue"|<tt>EVOKE CHOCKMAH</tt>
|-
|}
Open your eyes to the invisible realm with the cabalistic sphere known to grant the Wisdom of the All Seeing. You will detect those who travel the realms bodiless.
 
{|
|-
| style="background:darkgreen; color:white"|'''Additional Notes:'''
|-
| style="background:lightgreen"|Detects dreamweavers and other people out of phase in your location.
|-
|}
 
==Kether==
 
{|
|-
| style="background:darkblue; color:white"|'''Syntax:'''
|-
| style="background:lightblue"|<tt>EVOKE KETHER <target></tt>
|-
|style="background:pink"|Damage Type: 100% Magic<br/>
Damage Source: Magical
Damage Source: Magical
|-
|description = Kether is the highest sphere of the cabala, representing the Crown of Power. Evoking its pure spiritual energy can damage those who are in non-corporeal form. Alternatively, you can use the kether energies against the aura around an individual in an attempt to weaken and sever the link created by [[Harmonics|charged harmonic gems]]. Your spell can target a specific gem or dilute across a random selection of gems, or also be used to destroy Astrospheres around a person. Against those in [[Dreamweaving#DreamBody|dream body]] who are [[Dreamweaving#Link|linked]] to others, you can sever that link. You can also send dreamweaver's manifestations back to the dreamrealm, though some manifestations will take more effort than others.<br><br>
|}
<nowiki>*</nowiki>Note: You can only kether [[Astrology#Volcano|astrospheres]] while you are unable to be masochistic.
Kether is the highest sphere of the cabala, representing the Crown of Power. Evoking its pure spiritual energy can damage those who are in non-corporeal form.
}}
 
{|
|-
| style="background:darkgreen; color:white"|'''Additional Notes:'''
|-
| style="background:lightgreen"|Attacks dreamweavers and other people out of phase.
|-
|}
 
==Greatpentagram==


{|
{{AB
|-
|skillname = Greatpentagram
| style="background:darkblue; color:white"|'''Syntax:'''
|syntax = EVOKE GREATPENTAGRAM
|-
|cost = Power: 10 (any)
| style="background:lightblue"|<tt>EVOKE GREATPENTAGRAM</tt>
|description = The Greater Ritual of the Pentagram will enclose your location with a protective, sequestoring field. Neither friend nor foe may enter the location through physical means until you first cross its borders. Though entry is not possible even by flying in from an adjacent location, it does not prevent people from exiting. The spell lasts for a limited time.<br><br>
|-
Note that Great Pentagrams do not prevent the entry of denizens.
|style="background:pink"|Power: 10 (any)
}}
|-
[[Category: Core Skills]]
|}
The Greater Ritual of the Pentagram will enclose your location with a protective, sequestoring field. Neither friend nor foe may enter the location through physical means until you first cross its borders. Though entry is not possible even by flying in from an adjacent location, it does not prevent people from exiting. The spell lasts for a limited time.

Latest revision as of 20:06, 24 July 2022

Highmagic is a branch of magical knowledge surrounding the study of the cabala, or spheres of energies, also known as sephiroth, that compose the universe. These spheres are symbolically arranged on a diagram called the Tree of Life and connected by a network of paths. A variety of useful and beneficial spellcraft can be learned through mastering this occult philosophy. This branch of arcane studies is highly ritualized and intellectualized, and is also a prerequisite for studying cosmic or elemental magic.
Skill Learned At Description
Pentagram Inept+0% The basic ritual protects you from most attacks.
Malkuth Inept+42% Root yourself in the Sphere of the earth.
Void Novice+0% Cosmic emptiness from which returns all emanations.
Yesod Novice+50% Conceal yourself with the Sphere of Unseen.
Netzach Capable+0% Enhance charisma under the Sphere of the Beautiful One.
Hod Capable+38% The Sphere of the Powerful Mind will clear thoughts.
Tipheret Master+0% True freedom is only gained under the Sphere of Perfection.
Hexagram Master+45% A powerful ritual that reaches from the skies to the trees.
Gedulah Master+45% The Sphere of the Merciful Hand shall ease your suffering.
Geburah Gifted+0% Great strength emanates from the Sphere of the Strong Arm.
Philosophy Gifted+36% The study of knowledge keeps the mind strong.
Binah Gifted+68% Vengeance falls under the Sphere of the Bitter Mother.
Chockmah Expert+0% Everything is revealed under the Sphere of the All Seeing.
Kether Expert+47% The Sphere of the Crown evokes pure cosmic power.
Greatpentagram Fabled+0% This great ritual will seal a location from intruders.
Geburah (by Folken)


Pentagram

Syntax
EVOKE PENTAGRAM [PSI]

The Lesser Ritual of the Pentagram is the most basic evocation of High Magic. Casting it will protect you against most attacks against your person. Alternatively, you can use it to protect you against psionic attack.


Malkuth

Syntax
EVOKE MALKUTH [OFF]

The first cabalistic sphere resides in the earth itself, and evoking its powers will help root you to the ground, offering some defense against an unwanted summons.

Appending OFF will remove this defence.

Additional Notes:
+3% to Universal Rooting according to BodyScan.


Void

Syntax
EVOKE VOID <target>
Can Target Denizens

At the edges of the cosmos is the void, the Ain Soph from which all spheres manifest. Evoking its power will destroy protective pentagrams or magic circles.


Yesod

Syntax
EVOKE YESOD

The second cabalistic sphere rules that of the Unseen, or the invisible realm. Evoking this sphere will place you in that realm, making you invisible. Evoking it again will remove the invisibility.


Netzach

Syntax
EVOKE NETZACH
Vitals Bonus: 1/2 Ego

Oh, Beautiful One! Netzach will increase your charisma, thus strengthening your ego when evoking this powerful cabalistic sphere.


Hod

Syntax
EVOKE HOD
Power: 3 (any)

To prepare for when your mind is ill at ease, the sphere known as the Powerful Mind or the Illuminated Intellect if already surrounding you will provide you a small boost of mental energy.

Additional Notes:
When your mana drops very low, the defense will fire (using itself up) giving you a rush of mana. The defense lasts for about an hour.


Tipheret

Syntax
EVOKE TIPHERET

For those who embrace the Center of Perfection will be freed from all bonds, both physical and spiritual.

Additional Notes:
Tipheret will remove multiple entanglements at once.


Hexagram

Syntax
EVOKE HEXAGRAM

The Ritual of the Hexagram will draw those to you who seek to hide in the trees and the sky.


Gedulah

Syntax
EVOKE GEDULAH
Power: 3 (any)

When you are ill and in pain, the Merciful Hand of Gedulah will touch you and ease your suffering.

Additional Notes:
Cures two random afflictions.


Geburah

Syntax
EVOKE GEBURAH
Power: 3 (any)

Embrace the left hand of destruction with the sphere of the Warrior. Evoking it will grant you a 1/2 universal damage increase.


Philosophy

Your philosophic nature grants you a 1/4 mana bonus.


Binah

Syntax
EVOKE BINAH <target>
Power: 2 (Any)

This cold and vengeful sphere of the cabala is not called the Bitter Mother for nothing. Evoking the curse upon your target will weaken the body, thus reducing maximum health (-2/-2).


Chockmah

Syntax
EVOKE CHOCKMAH

Open your eyes to the invisible realm with the cabalistic sphere known to grant the Wisdom of the All Seeing. You will detect those who travel the realms bodiless.

Additional Notes:
Detects dreamweavers and other people out of phase in your location.


Kether

Syntax
EVOKE KETHER <target>

EVOKE KETHER SEVER <target>
EVOKE KETHER SEVER <target> <gem>

Damage Type: 100% Magic

Damage Source: Magical

Kether is the highest sphere of the cabala, representing the Crown of Power. Evoking its pure spiritual energy can damage those who are in non-corporeal form. Alternatively, you can use the kether energies against the aura around an individual in an attempt to weaken and sever the link created by charged harmonic gems. Your spell can target a specific gem or dilute across a random selection of gems, or also be used to destroy Astrospheres around a person. Against those in dream body who are linked to others, you can sever that link. You can also send dreamweaver's manifestations back to the dreamrealm, though some manifestations will take more effort than others.

*Note: You can only kether astrospheres while you are unable to be masochistic.


Greatpentagram

Syntax
EVOKE GREATPENTAGRAM
Power: 10 (any)

The Greater Ritual of the Pentagram will enclose your location with a protective, sequestoring field. Neither friend nor foe may enter the location through physical means until you first cross its borders. Though entry is not possible even by flying in from an adjacent location, it does not prevent people from exiting. The spell lasts for a limited time.

Note that Great Pentagrams do not prevent the entry of denizens.

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