Post by frankthetriviaman on Dec 7, 2019 21:20:15 GMT -5
In the world of magic, while it is true that magic is often used in its purest form, an individual directly harnessing magic itself and casting spells, as time marched on magical "technology" was developed for various uses and purposes.
Wands/Staffs: the most iconic of magic technology, on the surface they look like simple rods of assorted length, adorned with patterns or other... well, adornments. Famous examples include the feathers, scales, teeth and talons of various magic creatures. The purpose of the wand/staff is simple: it is a catalyst that makes the casting of magic spells more proficient. While universally used, some mages dismissed them, arguing that they were "cheats" and "no substitute for talent and training"
Magic Parchment: Parchment was invented in the 2nd century BC. By the second century AD, mages figured out a rather brilliant means of communication. In an era before computers, telephones or even telegraphs, the magic world figured out an ingenious method of communication. The method was simple:
Mage 1 writes a message on a piece of parchment, in the main body.
On the designated space in the upper part of the parchment, Mage 1 writes the name of whom he wishes to send the message to, and what date it is being sent.
On the designated space in the lower part of the parchment, Mage 1 signs his name, and imprints his/her index and middle finger.
The message disappears from the original parchment; but can be recalled at any time by writing the name of the receiver and date in the upper box again; a hand wave "blanks" the paper again.
Mage 2 receives the message; upon receiving said message, he/she will only see who the message is coming from. If the mage recognizes the name, he/she presses their index and middle finger against the parchment to "open the message". After reading the existing message, Mage 2 repeats the process to reply to Mage 1.
Magic Parchment soon spread across the world, and by 1000 AD, was a well established and spread part of the magic world. Magic Parchment was part of the reason the great mage gatherings of 1250 and 1300 were possible, since it made the ability to "spread the word" so much easier.
Wands/Staffs: the most iconic of magic technology, on the surface they look like simple rods of assorted length, adorned with patterns or other... well, adornments. Famous examples include the feathers, scales, teeth and talons of various magic creatures. The purpose of the wand/staff is simple: it is a catalyst that makes the casting of magic spells more proficient. While universally used, some mages dismissed them, arguing that they were "cheats" and "no substitute for talent and training"
Magic Parchment: Parchment was invented in the 2nd century BC. By the second century AD, mages figured out a rather brilliant means of communication. In an era before computers, telephones or even telegraphs, the magic world figured out an ingenious method of communication. The method was simple:
Mage 1 writes a message on a piece of parchment, in the main body.
On the designated space in the upper part of the parchment, Mage 1 writes the name of whom he wishes to send the message to, and what date it is being sent.
On the designated space in the lower part of the parchment, Mage 1 signs his name, and imprints his/her index and middle finger.
The message disappears from the original parchment; but can be recalled at any time by writing the name of the receiver and date in the upper box again; a hand wave "blanks" the paper again.
Mage 2 receives the message; upon receiving said message, he/she will only see who the message is coming from. If the mage recognizes the name, he/she presses their index and middle finger against the parchment to "open the message". After reading the existing message, Mage 2 repeats the process to reply to Mage 1.
Magic Parchment soon spread across the world, and by 1000 AD, was a well established and spread part of the magic world. Magic Parchment was part of the reason the great mage gatherings of 1250 and 1300 were possible, since it made the ability to "spread the word" so much easier.