Tree Magic
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| + | Enchanting a Tree is ''not'' a fast process. This type of magic is not suited to fast tactical challenges, as it takes moons, sometimes years, to develop and bear fruit. As such, planning ahead becomes very important. | ||
| + | The basic measure of how long it takes for a certain effect to grow magical into the tree is called Growth Time Interval (GTI). Its standard span is three years, but the Character can develop specific Mysticisms to modify it (see the section on Faster Magic above). | ||
| + | The GTI is used in three Rituals, the first of which is a mandatory step in all Tree Enchanting Process. | ||
| + | * Preparing the Tree base duration is one full GTI. | ||
| + | * Enlarging a Tree base duration is one full GTI per Size (so that a Size VI Enlargment base duration would be 6 GTIs). | ||
| + | * Awakeining a Tree base duration is five full GTIs. | ||
| + | The indicated base duration can be reduced by spending more Essence and taking the Speed Up I or Speed Up II options. Both options are available in all the aforementioned three rituals, but their cost (in additional Essence) depends on the Ritual being worked. All costs are detailed under the relevant section. | ||
| + | Taking the Speed Up I option divides the duration by 6; taking the Speed Up II option divides the original duration by 36. Thus, for an average Character, whose GTI is unmodified (3 Years), taking the Speed Up II option to Prepare a Tree means that he can complete the step in 1 moon instead of 3 years (3 years divided by 36). | ||
== Steps to Enchant a Tree == | == Steps to Enchant a Tree == | ||
=== Preparing the Tree === | === Preparing the Tree === | ||
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Mechanics and Requirements
Spells from the Plant Realm
Specific Lores
Enhancing Powers
TreeBrother
Faster Magic
How to calculate Essence Costs
Growth Time Interval
Enchanting a Tree is not a fast process. This type of magic is not suited to fast tactical challenges, as it takes moons, sometimes years, to develop and bear fruit. As such, planning ahead becomes very important. The basic measure of how long it takes for a certain effect to grow magical into the tree is called Growth Time Interval (GTI). Its standard span is three years, but the Character can develop specific Mysticisms to modify it (see the section on Faster Magic above). The GTI is used in three Rituals, the first of which is a mandatory step in all Tree Enchanting Process.
- Preparing the Tree base duration is one full GTI.
- Enlarging a Tree base duration is one full GTI per Size (so that a Size VI Enlargment base duration would be 6 GTIs).
- Awakeining a Tree base duration is five full GTIs.
The indicated base duration can be reduced by spending more Essence and taking the Speed Up I or Speed Up II options. Both options are available in all the aforementioned three rituals, but their cost (in additional Essence) depends on the Ritual being worked. All costs are detailed under the relevant section. Taking the Speed Up I option divides the duration by 6; taking the Speed Up II option divides the original duration by 36. Thus, for an average Character, whose GTI is unmodified (3 Years), taking the Speed Up II option to Prepare a Tree means that he can complete the step in 1 moon instead of 3 years (3 years divided by 36).
Steps to Enchant a Tree
Preparing the Tree
Enlarging (Optional)
Effects
Sentience
Life-related Effects
Radiance Effects
Fruits
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