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Low-fantasy magic
2016-06-22 23:05:17 Post No. 47914156
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Low-fantasy magic
Anonymous
2016-06-22 23:05:17
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Alright /tg:, I'm searching for some way to emulate magic as used by Silfe in Berserk.
Keep in mind that I am in no way an expert of the setting and just happened to stumble on the concerned chapters. I also don't want to recreate exactly the magic described, but take the work already done to use it in a generic low fantasy setting. (But if there is already a Berserk RPG or anything that already did the work, I'd be interest to look into it).
I noted three interesting points that took my attention:
- You can pretty much summon any spell you can comprehend, but powerful spell also means you need a higher control on your emotions and a strong attache point to the material world if you do not want to be submerged by the power and lose yourself. So it's up to the spellcasters to decide what quantity of power they want to use and the risk they take (and enforce consequences of their actions on the caracters, so if a spellcaster really goes overboard he will suffer drawbacks, including loosing control and becoming dangerous, dying, ect...). You also need more time to actually make the spell work.
- As you need to tap into the spiritual world you need to abandon your control or perception on the physical world, and thus your body, leaving you in a state of transe during the incantation. You also need to have a clear mind and be in control of your emotions.
- You need a ritual circle as a focus to your powers. Physically drawing it allows for better precision and control but you can also just visualize it, allowing for less prep time. A wand or a staff are also good tools to enhance accuracy.
Anyting else I should look into? Some other ways to do magic in a low-fantasy setting as close as possible to actual medieval history? I though about Alchemy or Herboristery. Maybe giving some power to prayers? (Could be interesting to hide what bonuses they get to the playrs, or if they get bonuses at all).
