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Mystic magic is based on classic fantasy attributes of ephemeral energy with sensory aspects. While most commonly visual (bright colors) and tactile (manifested force), the magic effect can include elements detectable by any of the five senses, based on the spell descriptions. During character generation, players get a number of starting spells equal to the Knowledge score /2, rounded down. New spells are acquired by spending skill slots to purchase spells at a 2:1 ratio (2 skill slots for 1 spell).

Players may choose only one spellbook during character generation, limited to their Magic Foundation, or one of the two variants. It is from this spellbook that all starting spells will come. Although defined as a book, the collection of spells could be a series of intricate knots, tattoos, cards, etc., and can be based on culture, school, or master, limited by the player’s imagination. The most important thing is that the formulaic processes of the spell exist in some physical form.

It should be noted that a series of Scholarly background skills are required for both acquiring new spells and the basic ability to read from the spellbook. These include, but are not limited to, Archivist, (S) Bookbinding, (S) Scribing, Language – Magic, and (S) Literacy – Magic. Of course, some of this depends on the nature of the spellbook, Profession skills such as Artistry and (S) Tattooing, or Crafting skills such as Tailoring and (S) Weaving could be substituted.

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Cantrips

Chill
Clean
Dry
Firefinger
Freshen
Hidden
Refurbish
Sense Magic
Tie
Untie
Warm

Active

Alter Other
Curse
Enlarge
Exhaustion
Haste
Hold, Chromatic Chain
Invisibility
Mage Hand, Chromatic Hand
Mind Control
Pain
Shrink
Slow
Summoning, Magic Monster
Up, Levitate

Passive

Alter Self
Armor, Chromatic
Charm
Conjure
Detonate, Chromatic Charge
Imprison, Vanish
Light, Shining
Magic Wall, Chromatic Wall
Obscure, Dazzling Display
Shield, Chromatic
Silence
Slick Surface
Tongues
True Seeing

Instant

Blast, Chromatic
Blink, Disperse
Burst, Chromatic
Daze
Detect Magic
Dispel Magic
Find
Flare
Mage Walk, Realm of Magic
Reflection
Sending
Shatter