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Rings

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Common rings

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	'''Rings''' are a commonplace piece of jewellery employed by most of the intelligent or at least sapient species. Rings tend to be wrought, forged or crafted from either precious or semi-precious materials, such as silver or gold. Seldom rings are [[Magic#Enchantment\|enchanted]], most often for the benefit of the wearer, but sometimes to cause harm, as well.		'''Rings''' are a commonplace piece of jewellery employed by most of the intelligent or at least sapient species. Rings tend to be wrought, forged or crafted from either precious or semi-precious materials, such as silver or gold. Seldom rings are [[Magic#Enchantment\|enchanted]], most often for the benefit of the wearer, but sometimes to cause harm, as well.

	===Common rings===		==Common rings==
	Magical effects are nice - more-so if they are beneficial - ~~make no mistake,~~ but sometimes beauty carries its own merit. Some societies have made it a practice to imply marital relations through the use of rings in specific fingers; for others a ring carries perhaps a more mundane or indeed a deeply personal meaning.		Magical effects are nice - more-so if they are beneficial - but sometimes beauty carries its own merit. Some societies have made it a practice to imply marital relations through the use of rings in specific fingers; for others a ring carries perhaps a more mundane or indeed a deeply personal meaning.

	* Silver ~~ring~~		* Silver Ring
	* Gold ~~ring~~		* Gold Ring
	* Jewelled ~~ring~~		* Jewelled Ring

	===Magical rings===		==Magical rings==
	Enchanted rings are crafted to aid the wearer, and cursed rings to hinder greedy grave robbers or trespassers. Some kinds of rings are more commonplace than others, and some rings have passed from history to legend.		Enchanted rings are crafted to aid the wearer, and cursed rings to hinder greedy grave robbers or trespassers. Some kinds of rings are more commonplace than others, and some rings have passed from history to legend.

	==Beneficial rings==		===Beneficial rings===
	Also known as (inaccurately and colloquially, especially in [[Adventurers\|mercenary]] context) ''magical rings'', or ''blessed rings''.		Also known as (inaccurately and colloquially, especially in [[Adventurers\|mercenary]] context) ''magical rings'', or ''blessed rings''.

	* Shield ~~ring~~: protects the wearer from melee damage by a small amount.		* Shield Ring: protects the wearer from melee damage by a small amount.

	==Harmful rings==		===Harmful rings===
	Not all harmful rings are ''cursed rings'', but all cursed rings are harmful rings. ~~It has been reported that cursed~~ rings, like most other cursed objects, cannot be removed once put on. Only after a healer or a priest uncurses an item can it be safely removed.		Not all harmful rings are ''cursed rings'', but all cursed rings are harmful rings. Cursed rings, like most other cursed objects, cannot be removed once put on. Only after a healer or a priest uncurses an item can it be safely removed.

	* Magnetic ~~ring~~: causes the wearer to be easier to hit with ferromagnetic weapons. A cursed ring.		* Magnetic Ring: causes the wearer to be easier to hit with ferromagnetic weapons. A cursed ring.
	* Ring of ~~illness~~: stifles the wearer's natural health regeneration outside of rest.		* Ring of Illness: stifles the wearer's natural health regeneration outside of rest.

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Rings

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'''Rings''' are a commonplace piece of jewellery employed by most of the intelligent or at least sapient species. Rings tend to be wrought, forged or crafted from either precious or semi-precious materials, such as silver or gold. Seldom rings are [[Magic#Enchantment|enchanted]], most often for the benefit of the wearer, but sometimes to cause harm, as well.

===Common rings===
Magical effects are nice - more-so if they are beneficial - make no mistake, but sometimes beauty carries its own merit. Some societies have made it a practice to imply marital relations through the use of rings in specific fingers; for others a ring carries perhaps a more mundane or indeed a deeply personal meaning.

* Silver ring
* Gold ring
* Jewelled ring

===Magical rings===
Enchanted rings are crafted to aid the wearer, and cursed rings to hinder greedy grave robbers or trespassers. Some kinds of rings are more commonplace than others, and some rings have passed from history to legend.

==Beneficial rings==
Also known as (inaccurately and colloquially, especially in [[Adventurers|mercenary]] context) ''magical rings'', or ''blessed rings''.

* Shield ring: protects the wearer from melee damage by a small amount.

==Harmful rings==
Not all harmful rings are ''cursed rings'', but all cursed rings are harmful rings. It has been reported that cursed rings, like most other cursed objects, cannot be removed once put on. Only after a healer or a priest uncurses an item can it be safely removed.

* Magnetic ring: causes the wearer to be easier to hit with ferromagnetic weapons. A cursed ring.
* Ring of illness: stifles the wearer's natural health regeneration outside of rest.

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Magic

Zaego — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 19:58:37 GMT

Spells

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	While new spells are occasionally being invented in [[magical research]] -- which may involve risky experiments, necessitating the usage of a laboratory -- most spells are quite old and have long become part of the so-called [[spell canon]]. This canon is maintained and updated by a consortium at the imperial [[Schools of Magery\|schools of magery]] in [[Pralgad]], and although the [[Tower of Magi]] in Avernum was never a formal member of this process, the peace treaty negotiated by [[Prazac]] and [[Micah I\|Micah]] involved a limited exchange of knowledge and technologies between them, synchronizing the spell canon once again.		While new spells are occasionally being invented in [[magical research]] -- which may involve risky experiments, necessitating the usage of a laboratory -- most spells are quite old and have long become part of the so-called [[spell canon]]. This canon is maintained and updated by a consortium at the imperial [[Schools of Magery\|schools of magery]] in [[Pralgad]], and although the [[Tower of Magi]] in Avernum was never a formal member of this process, the peace treaty negotiated by [[Prazac]] and [[Micah I\|Micah]] involved a limited exchange of knowledge and technologies between them, synchronizing the spell canon once again.

	Spells, once invented (or rather, discovered) by a wizard, are documented in a set of instructions and formulae. Sadly, these instructions have never followed a standardized notation, making the process of learning a spell anything from easy to an impossible feat depending on the instructions' clarity. [[Scrolls]] wands and other similar artifacts can be created or crafted that emulate most spell effects, but the process is quite a different one.		Spells, once invented (or rather, discovered) by a wizard, are documented in a set of instructions and formulae. Sadly, these instructions have never followed a standardized notation, making the process of learning a spell anything from easy to an impossible feat depending on the instructions' clarity. [[Scrolls]], wands and other similar artifacts can be created or crafted that emulate most spell effects, but the process is quite a different one.

	== Sources of Magic ==		== Sources of Magic ==
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	The most common source of magic is ''arcane''. Wizards, and most other spellcasters, have learned to absorb the arcane energy that permeates everything. (This energy is densely present in energy [[potions]].) The spellcasters can then release this energy in the form of a spell. ''Divine'' and ''demonic'' sources are tapped by [[priests]] and shamans. Finally, highly magical creatures such as [[dragons]] often have ''innate'' magic, a natural fount they are able to draw upon in order to use their abilities.		The most common source of magic is ''arcane''. Wizards, and most other spellcasters, have learned to absorb the arcane energy that permeates everything. (This energy is densely present in energy [[potions]].) The spellcasters can then release this energy in the form of a spell. ''Divine'' and ''demonic'' sources are tapped by [[priests]] and shamans. Finally, highly magical creatures such as [[dragons]] often have ''innate'' magic, a natural fount they are able to draw upon in order to use their abilities.

	Sometimes magic-users employ an auxiliary source, which can greatly enhance their ability to shape a magical effect. [[Crystals]] are most commonly used for this purpose; of particular note and power are the [[Emerald]] of [[Avernum]] and the [[Crystal Souls]] of the [[Vahnatai]]. [[#Enchantment\|Enchanted]] objects, such as jewelry, may be crafted just for this purpose. In some cases, objects with great size and complexity are used in this way, such as [[Teleportation#Augmenters\|teleportation augmenters]].		Sometimes magic-users employ an auxiliary source, which can greatly enhance their ability to shape a magical effect. [[Crystals]] are most commonly used for this purpose; of particular note and power are the [[Emerald]] of [[Avernum]] and the [[Crystal Souls]] of the [[Vahnatai]]. [[#Enchantment\|Enchanted]] objects, such as jewelry ([[Rings\|rings]], etc.), may be crafted just for this purpose. In some cases, objects with great size and complexity are used in this way, such as [[Teleportation#Augmenters\|teleportation augmenters]].

	== Fields of Magic ==		== Fields of Magic ==

Scrolls

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	[[Scrolls]] are sheets of [[Papyrus\|papyrus]] or vellum which are stored in scroll tubes. When one speaks of a scroll they are usually referring to those of the [[magic\|magical]] variety ~~i.e;~~ a spell scroll. Otherwise it is a less costly alternative to a book. Before the [[Reconciliation]], most of [[Avernum\|Avernum's]] written works were on scrolls.		[[Scrolls]] are sheets of [[Papyrus\|papyrus]] or vellum which are stored in scroll tubes. When one speaks of a scroll they are usually referring to those of the [[magic\|magical]] variety - a spell scroll. Otherwise it is a less costly alternative to a book. Before the [[Reconciliation]], most of [[Avernum\|Avernum's]] written works were on scrolls.

	===Spell scrolls===		===Spell scrolls===

Ring

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	[[Scrolls]] are sheets of [[Papyrus\|papyrus]] or vellum which are stored in scroll tubes. When one speaks of a [[scroll]] they are usually referring to those of the [[magic\|magical]] variety i.e; a spell scroll. Otherwise it is a less costly alternative to a book. Before the [[Reconciliation]], most of [[Avernum\|Avernum's]] written works were on scrolls.		[[Scrolls]] are sheets of [[Papyrus\|papyrus]] or vellum which are stored in scroll tubes. When one speaks of a scroll they are usually referring to those of the [[magic\|magical]] variety i.e; a spell scroll. Otherwise it is a less costly alternative to a book. Before the [[Reconciliation]], most of [[Avernum\|Avernum's]] written works were on scrolls.

	===Spell scrolls===		===Spell scrolls===

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	[[Scrolls]] are sheets of [[Papyrus\|papyrus]] or vellum which are stored in scroll tubes. When one speaks of a scroll they are usually referring to those of the [[magic\|magical]] variety i.e; a spell scroll. Otherwise it is a less costly alternative to a book. Before the [[Reconciliation]], most of [[Avernum\|Avernum's]] written works were on scrolls.		[[Scrolls]] are sheets of [[Papyrus\|papyrus]] or vellum which are stored in scroll tubes. When one speaks of a [[scroll]] they are usually referring to those of the [[magic\|magical]] variety i.e; a spell scroll. Otherwise it is a less costly alternative to a book. Before the [[Reconciliation]], most of [[Avernum\|Avernum's]] written works were on scrolls.

	===Spell scrolls===		===Spell scrolls===

Ring of Endless Magery

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	A powerful magical artifact in the form of a ring. It was considered long lost to the world until it was recovered by the [[Surface Explorers]]. It was said to have the appearance of being made of silver or platinum (~~Although~~ it is possible that it was in fact [[Mithral]]) and adorned with a single gem. Every part of it was said to be of the finest craftsmanship.		A powerful magical artifact in the form of a [[ring]]. It was considered long lost to the world until it was recovered by the [[Surface Explorers]]. It was said to have the appearance of being made of silver or platinum (although it is possible that it was in fact [[Mithral]]) and adorned with a single gem. Every part of it was said to be of the finest craftsmanship.

	The powers of this ring were quite remarkable. It acted like beacon for magical energy, absorbing it from the world. This allowed the wearer to channel vast amounts of magical energy and in time of need, they could obtain the extra power that the ring had absorbed.		The powers of this ring were quite remarkable. It acted like beacon for magical energy, absorbing it from the world. This allowed the wearer to channel vast amounts of magical energy and in time of need, they could obtain the extra power that the ring had absorbed.

	Much about it's creation and journey has been lost. ~~But what~~ is known is that at some point it was brought to [[Valorim]] whereupon it came into the possession of the [[Mages#Archmage\|Archmage]] [[Lich]] [[Zkal]]. When the Surface Explorers tracked Zkal down and slew him the Ring was retrieved. Currently it is believed to be in the possession of the retired Surface Explorers.		Much about it's creation and journey has been lost. What is known, however, is that at some point it was brought to [[Valorim]] whereupon it came into the possession of the [[Mages#Archmage\|Archmage]] [[Lich]] [[Zkal]]. When the Surface Explorers tracked Zkal down and slew him the Ring was retrieved. Currently it is believed to be in the possession of the retired Surface Explorers.

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Broken Fang Clan

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Relations

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	====Za-Khazi Run Couriers====		====Za-Khazi Run Couriers====
	* Actively hostile (during 857 [[IE]]) / cause of the clan's extinction: the Couriers infiltrated the clan fortress and neutralized the opposition on the grounds of proceeding with their task to provide relief supplies to Fort Cavalier.		* Actively hostile (during 857 [[IE]]) / cause of the clan's extinction: the Couriers infiltrated the clan fortress and neutralized the opposition on the grounds of proceeding with their task to provide relief supplies to Fort Cavalier.

			====Spine beasts====
			* Underling: the beasts had been subsumed into the troglodyte arsenal as beasts of war.

Arrows of light

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	'''Arrows of ~~Light~~''' are projectiles that can be shot both with ~~normal~~ bows and [[longbows]]~~; on the contrary~~, they do not ~~work with~~ crossbows. ~~These arrows~~ cause additional damage to all [[demons]]~~. They are known to have superior flight qualities in contrast to normal iron~~ or ~~steel arrows, being comparable to blessed arrows~~.		'''Arrows of light''' are projectiles that can be shot both with standard bows and [[longbows]]. Like all arrows, they do not fit into crossbows; bolts are required, instead. Arrows of light cause additional damage to all [[demons]] or creatures imbued with demonic energies.

	== Origins ==		== Origins ==

Scrolls

Zaego — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 19:29:21 GMT

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	[[Scrolls]] are sheets of [[Papyrus\|papyrus]] or vellum which are stored in scroll tubes. When one speaks of a scroll they are usually referring to those of the [[magic\|magical]] variety i.e; a spell scroll. Otherwise it is a less costly alternative to a book. Before the [[Reconciliation]], most of [[Avernum\|Avernum's]] written works were on scrolls.		[[Scrolls]] are sheets of [[Papyrus\|papyrus]] or vellum which are stored in scroll tubes. When one speaks of a scroll they are usually referring to those of the [[magic\|magical]] variety i.e; a spell scroll. Otherwise it is a less costly alternative to a book. Before the [[Reconciliation]], most of [[Avernum\|Avernum's]] written works were on scrolls.

	===Spell ~~Scrolls~~===		===Spell scrolls===
	These are inscribed with the magical formula of a using specially made inks. The combination of magical formulae and the inks causes the scroll to contain the energy of what is effectively a primed and ready [[spell]]. To activate the spell one only has to open the scroll and read it. The magical energies unleashed causes the scroll to disintegrate. Usually scroll scribing is done by experienced [[mage\|mages]] or at least those who have excellent penmanship as single miswritten or smudged symbol can mean disaster.		These are inscribed with the magical formula of a using specially made inks. The combination of magical formulae and the inks causes the scroll to contain the energy of what is effectively a primed and ready [[spell]]. To activate the spell one only has to open the scroll and read it. The magical energies unleashed causes the scroll to disintegrate. Usually scroll scribing is done by experienced [[mage\|mages]] or at least those who have excellent penmanship as single miswritten or smudged symbol can mean disaster.

	Spell scrolls are considered particularly useful to those in an [[adventurer\|mercenary]] line of work because they can be used by anyone~~, (except for those~~ who ~~are anathema~~ to magic~~.) where a well aimed spell can mean life~~ or ~~death~~. There are even scrolls which contain healing spells which are extremely where a healer is unable to heal or absent.		Spell scrolls are considered particularly useful to those in an [[adventurer\|mercenary]] line of work because they can be used by practically anyone who isn't opposed to magic on principle or unable to wield magic. There are even scrolls which contain healing spells which are extremely where a healer is unable to heal or absent.

	====Types of ~~Spell Scrolls~~====		====Types of spell scrolls====
	Over the years there has been many advances in the art of scroll writing which has lead to the development of different varieties of spell scrolls. Exhaustive research into past history has lead to this comprehensive list. The spell scrolls are categorised by what type of spell they contain and the effect they cause.		Over the years there has been many advances in the art of scroll writing which has lead to the development of different varieties of spell scrolls. Exhaustive research into past history has lead to this comprehensive list. The spell scrolls are categorised by what type of spell they contain and the effect they cause.

	=====Fire magic=====		=====Fire magic=====
	*~~Flame~~		*Bolt of Fire
	*Fire ~~Bolt~~
	*Fireball		*Fireball
			*Fireblast
	*Firestorm		*Firestorm
	*~~Fireblast~~		*Flame

	=====Cold Magic=====		=====Cold Magic=====
	*Ice Bolt		*Ice Bolt
	*Smite
	*Ice Lances		*Ice Lances
	*Radiate Ice		*Radiate Ice
			*Smite

	=====Lightning & Energy=====		=====Lightning & Energy=====
	*Lightning		*Lightning
	*Lightning Spray		*Lightning Spray
			*Powerlash
			*Shockstorm
	*Shockwave		*Shockwave
	*~~Shockstorm~~		*Smite
	*Powerlash

	=====Arcane=====		=====Arcane=====
			*Arcane Blow
	*Kill		*Kill
	*Arcane Blow

	=====Poisons and Acids=====		=====Poisons and Acids=====
			*Acid Shower
	*Poison		*Poison
	*Spray Acid		*Spray Acid
	*Acid Shower

	=====Psionic/Mental Magic=====		=====Psionic/Mental Magic=====
			*Capture Mind
	*Charm		*Charm
	*Control Foes		*Control Foes
	*Capture Mind
	*Domination		*Domination
			*Madness
	*Mindshield		*Mindshield
	*Madness

	=====Summoning Magic=====		=====Summoning Magic=====
			*Call Beast
			*Create Illusions
			*Divine Host
			*Summon Aid
	*Summon Shade		*Summon Shade
	*Summon Aid
	*Divine Host

	=====Augmentation Magic=====		=====Augmentation Magic=====
	*Group Haste		*Group Haste
			*Magical Resistance
	*Mass Blessing		*Mass Blessing
			*Sanctification
	*Shield Group		*Shield Group
	*~~Magical Resistance~~		*Speedburst
	*~~Sanctification~~		*Spellward
			*Spineshield
	*Stealth		*Stealth
	*Steelward		*Steelward
	*Spellward
	*Speedburst
	*Spineshield

	=====Binding Magic=====		=====Binding Magic=====
			*Bind Foe
			*Forcecage
			*Paralysis
	*Slow		*Slow
	*~~Forcecage~~		*Web

	=====Manipulation of Energy=====		=====Manipulation of Energy=====
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	=====Divination Magic=====		=====Divination Magic=====
	*Far Sight		*Far Sight
			*Piercing Sight

	=====Necromantic Magic=====		=====Necromantic Magic=====
	Note: this group of spells actually includes healing magic.		Note: this group of spells actually includes healing magic.
	*Group Heal		*Group Heal
	*~~Recovery~~		*Raise Dead
	*~~Raise Dead - Return Life~~		*Recovery
	*Repel Spirit		*Repel Spirit
			*Return Life

	=====Cursed Scrolls=====		=====Cursed Scrolls=====
	Most scrolls are useful to the user. ~~Curse~~ scrolls on the other hand are designed to inflict pain and suffering on the unknowing individual who uses it.		Most scrolls are useful to the user. Cursed scrolls, on the other hand, are designed to inflict pain and suffering on the unknowing individual who uses it.
	*Bitter Loss		*Bitter Loss
	*Withering		*Withering