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	{{creative-work \| title = The True Meaning of Sorcery \| type = essay \| author = House Chesylcha / Silvean Rashere \| author-displayed = Lord [[Silvean Rashere]]}}		{{creative-work \| title = The True Meaning of Sorcery \| type = essay \| author = House Chesylcha / Silvean Rashere \| author-displayed = Lord [[Silvean Rashere]] \| date = 2006-02-19}}

	It is necessary that the reader understands that [[sorcery]] is an art before attempting to comprehend what follows. This work is designed to praise the glory of our magic, pay tribute to those who have made sorcery fearsome in the [[Wehnimer's Landing\|Wehnimer's]] area, and enlighten those who are blind to the beauty of our arts.		It is necessary that the reader understands that [[sorcery]] is an art before attempting to comprehend what follows. This work is designed to praise the glory of our magic, pay tribute to those who have made sorcery fearsome in the [[Wehnimer's Landing\|Wehnimer's]] area, and enlighten those who are blind to the beauty of our arts.

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	{{~~essay~~ \| title = The True Meaning of Sorcery \| author = Lord [[Silvean Rashere]]}}		{{creative-work \| title = The True Meaning of Sorcery \| type = essay \| author = House Chesylcha / Silvean Rashere \| author-displayed = Lord [[Silvean Rashere]]}}

	It is necessary that the reader understands that [[sorcery]] is an art before attempting to comprehend what follows. This work is designed to praise the glory of our magic, pay tribute to those who have made sorcery fearsome in the [[Wehnimer's Landing\|Wehnimer's]] area, and enlighten those who are blind to the beauty of our arts.		It is necessary that the reader understands that [[sorcery]] is an art before attempting to comprehend what follows. This work is designed to praise the glory of our magic, pay tribute to those who have made sorcery fearsome in the [[Wehnimer's Landing\|Wehnimer's]] area, and enlighten those who are blind to the beauty of our arts.

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	The true power is within your minds, sorcerers...</i>		The true power is within your minds, sorcerers...</i>

	== Contributor's Note: ==		== Contributor's Note ==
	While a majority of this essay was originally intended to serve as a guide to Sorcery, much of the information regarding the various spells is grossly out-of-date. Because of this, this document is not included in [[:Category:Guides]] and is archived instead in [[:Category:Essays]] in its entirety for historical purposes only.		While a majority of this essay was originally intended to serve as a guide to Sorcery, much of the information regarding the various spells is grossly out-of-date. Because of this, this document is not included in [[:Category:Guides]] and is archived instead in [[:Category:Essays]] in its entirety for historical purposes only.
	Taken from the [[House Chesylcha]] library, c.1999.		Taken from the [[House Chesylcha]] library, c.1999.

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	While a majority of this essay was originally intended to serve as a guide to Sorcery, much of the information regarding the various spells is grossly out-of-date. Because of this, this document is not included in [[:Category:Guides]] and is archived instead in [[:Category:Essays]] in its entirety for historical purposes only.		While a majority of this essay was originally intended to serve as a guide to Sorcery, much of the information regarding the various spells is grossly out-of-date. Because of this, this document is not included in [[:Category:Guides]] and is archived instead in [[:Category:Essays]] in its entirety for historical purposes only.
	Taken from the [[House Chesylcha]] library, c.1999.		Taken from the [[House Chesylcha]] library, c.1999.

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	The Faendryl were recognized as the masters of both elemental and spiritual magics in the time of the Elven empire. Elemental magics draw from the elemental forces that exist naturally on [[Elanthia]] and spiritual forces draw from the power of the [[Arkati]] themselves. It is understandable that many of our spells are offensive in nature when you look at the warlike era in which they were designed. Some would argue that sorcery is naturally evil or violent. However, it is truth that magic is always neutral and it is the forces or people shaping its endless power that craft it into anything that can be described as good or evil. When you consider the warlike era in which the Faendryl existed and the minds of those molding sorcery then you have a better understanding of the offensive nature of our great spells.		The Faendryl were recognized as the masters of both elemental and spiritual magics in the time of the Elven empire. Elemental magics draw from the elemental forces that exist naturally on [[Elanthia]] and spiritual forces draw from the power of the [[Arkati]] themselves. It is understandable that many of our spells are offensive in nature when you look at the warlike era in which they were designed. Some would argue that sorcery is naturally evil or violent. However, it is truth that magic is always neutral and it is the forces or people shaping its endless power that craft it into anything that can be described as good or evil. When you consider the warlike era in which the Faendryl existed and the minds of those molding sorcery then you have a better understanding of the offensive nature of our great spells.

	In what historians refer to as the "[[Age of Chaos]]" a "woman" by the name of [[Despana]] raised the first of the [[undead]] using a work of origins that date back to the [[Ur-~~Daemons~~]] known as the [[book of Tormtor]]. Despana soon used the powers of this book to raise an army of undead creatures of such power that it created an open path for her plans to take control of the entire world. Despana soon set out to start her plans by destroying the main force of government upon Elanthia, the Elven empire. Undead forces swept across the empire leaving a path of destruction behind them in their mindless fury. There has been no greater loss of knowledge both arcane and otherwise than that caused by the sacking of the undead during Despana's war. The forces of Despana were finally brought to a stop by the combined might of the Elven empire led by house Faendryl. The Elves needed a plan to end the war and finally after several years the Faendryl had one that involved the powers of sorcery.		In what historians refer to as the "[[Age of Chaos]]" a "woman" by the name of [[Despana]] raised the first of the [[undead]] using a work of origins that date back to the [[Ur-Daemon]]s known as the [[book of Tormtor]]. Despana soon used the powers of this book to raise an army of undead creatures of such power that it created an open path for her plans to take control of the entire world. Despana soon set out to start her plans by destroying the main force of government upon Elanthia, the Elven empire. Undead forces swept across the empire leaving a path of destruction behind them in their mindless fury. There has been no greater loss of knowledge both arcane and otherwise than that caused by the sacking of the undead during Despana's war. The forces of Despana were finally brought to a stop by the combined might of the Elven empire led by house Faendryl. The Elves needed a plan to end the war and finally after several years the Faendryl had one that involved the powers of sorcery.

	After much debate the Faendryl decided to perform a lightning strike on the main fortress of Despana. They knew that without her leadership the undead were not a threat. With great effort the combined might of the armies joined to battle the undead led a group of Faendryl sorcerers through Despana's hordes and to the walls of her great fortress. The sorcerers then inscribed intricate circles of arcane power upon the ground before them and summoned a flight of [[lesser demon]]ic beings to do battle with the pressing forces of Despana around them. The lesser demons forced the undead armies back through the massive doors of the keep and closed them within and then the Faendryl moved. With their immense powers they created a massive black void that imploded the keep upon itself and ended the terror known as Despana.		After much debate the Faendryl decided to perform a lightning strike on the main fortress of Despana. They knew that without her leadership the undead were not a threat. With great effort the combined might of the armies joined to battle the undead led a group of Faendryl sorcerers through Despana's hordes and to the walls of her great fortress. The sorcerers then inscribed intricate circles of arcane power upon the ground before them and summoned a flight of [[lesser demon]]ic beings to do battle with the pressing forces of Despana around them. The lesser demons forced the undead armies back through the massive doors of the keep and closed them within and then the Faendryl moved. With their immense powers they created a massive black void that imploded the keep upon itself and ended the terror known as Despana.

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	To the masters of the academies of sorcery upon Elanith soil and to all the sages at Biblia I dedicate this as my final writing required for the degree: D.S.A.		To the masters of the academies of sorcery upon Elanith soil and to all the sages at Biblia I dedicate this as my final writing required for the degree: D.S.A.

	My regards to [[Thalior]], [[Bleeds]], [[Lylia]], [[Sylvendale]], [[Otterex]], and [[Starsnuffer]] for being some of the greatest sorcerers (or sorcerer at heart) that I have met.		My regards to [[Thalior Farthor\|Thalior]], [[Bleeds]], [[Lylia]], [[Sylvendale]], [[Otterex]], and [[Starsnuffer]] for being some of the greatest sorcerers (or sorcerer at heart) that I have met.

	The true power is within your minds, sorcerers...</i>		The true power is within your minds, sorcerers...</i>

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	[[Mass Elemental Defense]] casts Elemental Defense on everyone joined to you. Just cast as if you were casting on yourself and everyone will feel the effects. Fine for hunting, but I wouldn't go selling it off in town square or just offering to every stranger. Use taste. Magic is a gift that takes years of study to master - do not give it to every fool.		[[Mass Elemental Defense]] casts Elemental Defense on everyone joined to you. Just cast as if you were casting on yourself and everyone will feel the effects. Fine for hunting, but I wouldn't go selling it off in town square or just offering to every stranger. Use taste. Magic is a gift that takes years of study to master - do not give it to every fool.

	[[Magic Item Creation]] is a spell that sounds far more interesting and useful than it really is. The sorcerer needs a properly prepared item to be used with this spell to create a magical artifact. The most common items are wands or rods created by rangers with the imbue spell from sticks, items purchased from an alchemist's shop, or wands/rods/amulets found on dead creatures that do not already have a spell within. To make the explanation of finding the right item very simple - cast Elemental Detection at an item you suspect will work with this spell and if you feel that the flows of essence are attracted to the item then it will work with the magic item spell.		[[Magic Item Creation]] is a spell that sounds far more interesting and useful than it really is. The sorcerer needs a properly prepared item to be used with this spell to create a magical artifact. The most common items are wands or rods created by rangers with the imbue spell from sticks, items purchased from an alchemist's shop, or wands/rods/amulets found on dead creatures that do not already have a spell within. To make the explanation of finding the right item very simple - cast [[405\|Elemental Detection]] at an item you suspect will work with this spell and if you feel that the [[flows of essence]] are attracted to the item then it will work with the magic item spell.

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	After the Faendryl exile from the Elven empire for using evil powers at the hands of jealous [[Vaalor]] political leaders, the Faendryl used the natural power that flowed through [[Rhoska-Tor]] (their new home) to strengthen their own powers and trim the edges of countless spells that were drawn from that immense power. Soon, these secrets were revealed to all as the Faendryl spread out across Elanthia after their destruction of House [[Ashrim]] and the fall of the Elven empire without strong leadership.		After the Faendryl exile from the Elven empire for using evil powers at the hands of jealous [[Vaalor]] political leaders, the Faendryl used the natural power that flowed through [[Rhoska-Tor]] (their new home) to strengthen their own powers and trim the edges of countless spells that were drawn from that immense power. Soon, these secrets were revealed to all as the Faendryl spread out across Elanthia after their destruction of House [[Ashrim]] and the fall of the Elven empire without strong leadership.

	=== B. Muylari ===		=== B. [[Muylari]] ===

	Muylari is perhaps a simple man in many aspects. He was a sorcerer and quite skilled in the arts. Muylari was a master, but he is not deserving recognition as one who used his powers to their fullest potential. Muylari was a well educated gentleman, but his origins are not vital to his tale. Muylari's tale is widely known throughout these lands and I shall only relate a short summary here.		Muylari is perhaps a simple man in many aspects. He was a sorcerer and quite skilled in the arts. Muylari was a master, but he is not deserving recognition as one who used his powers to their fullest potential. Muylari was a well educated gentleman, but his origins are not vital to his tale. Muylari's tale is widely known throughout these lands and I shall only relate a short summary here.

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	=== L. Locate - Wall of Force ===		=== L. Locate - Wall of Force ===

	[[Locate Person (116)]] is a spell simply used to locate other people in your area. The spell can be very far reaching, but it will not allow you to see another person if they are in Shadow Valley, on Teras isle, in the Broken Lands, in Icemule, in River's Rest, in Hearthstone ~~manor~~, in Pinefar, or in certain other locations unless you are in that same area. The spell will not target those who are hiding or invisible. The spell will not be effective on those who have the "Unpresence" spell cast upon them.		[[Locate Person (116)]] is a spell simply used to locate other people in your area. The spell can be very far reaching, but it will not allow you to see another person if they are in Shadow Valley, on Teras isle, in the Broken Lands, in Icemule, in River's Rest, in [[Hearthstone Manor]], in Pinefar, or in certain other locations unless you are in that same area. The spell will not target those who are hiding or invisible. The spell will not be effective on those who have the "Unpresence" spell cast upon them.

	[[Spirit Strike\|Guidance]] is a spell that allows you to attack with far greater strength. Useful if you want to toy with your weapon or aid one who relies on it.		[[Spirit Strike\|Guidance]] is a spell that allows you to attack with far greater strength. Useful if you want to toy with your weapon or aid one who relies on it.

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	[[Unlock]] is a fine spell for opening closed doors or objects even if they are not locked. It also unlocks some latched doors from the outside and more from the inside. It is a fine way to get inside of a box, but beware the traps - it's a fine way to meet an unnecessary death! From opening your cloak or the graveyard gate to opening a locked door in a deep dungeon. This spell is more effective when the sorcerer has more trainings and it also gains from a strong aura. You cannot unlock enruned, mithril, or glyph trapped boxes. Glyph traps are easily identified when you are disarming a box in search of traps upon it. There's a chance that you can disarm them if you are skilled in scroll reading and the only results of a failure are a trip to a place known as the rift. In this mysterious area you just keep walking to you appear where you started with the box. Even after the trap is disarmed and made harmless the box canNOT be opened by the unlock spell. Picking enhancement now aids this spell's effectiveness.		[[Unlock]] is a fine spell for opening closed doors or objects even if they are not locked. It also unlocks some latched doors from the outside and more from the inside. It is a fine way to get inside of a box, but beware the traps - it's a fine way to meet an unnecessary death! From opening your cloak or the graveyard gate to opening a locked door in a deep dungeon. This spell is more effective when the sorcerer has more trainings and it also gains from a strong aura. You cannot unlock enruned, mithril, or glyph trapped boxes. Glyph traps are easily identified when you are disarming a box in search of traps upon it. There's a chance that you can disarm them if you are skilled in scroll reading and the only results of a failure are a trip to a place known as the rift. In this mysterious area you just keep walking to you appear where you started with the box. Even after the trap is disarmed and made harmless the box canNOT be opened by the unlock spell. Picking enhancement now aids this spell's effectiveness.

	[[Disarm]] is a spell that can either disarm or set off a dangerous trap on a box or door. Beware using this spell on deadly traps - I do not cast the spell on an orc box if I see an explosive on it. It does not work on mithril, enruned, or glyph trapped boxes. Beware this spell, it is not safe to use if the trap is deadly. Disarm Enhancement now aids this spell's effectiveness.		[[Disarming Traps\|Disarm]] is a spell that can either disarm or set off a dangerous trap on a box or door. Beware using this spell on deadly traps - I do not cast the spell on an orc box if I see an explosive on it. It does not work on mithril, enruned, or glyph trapped boxes. Beware this spell, it is not safe to use if the trap is deadly. Disarm Enhancement now aids this spell's effectiveness.

	[[Elemental Blast]] is similar to Mana Disruption and due to the weaker casting strength that the properly trained sorcerer will have in the elemental circle it is rather useless unless you want a chance of pace for some reason. This spell has been compared to an invisible broadsword that has various elemental powers.		[[Elemental Blast]] is similar to Mana Disruption and due to the weaker casting strength that the properly trained sorcerer will have in the elemental circle it is rather useless unless you want a chance of pace for some reason. This spell has been compared to an invisible broadsword that has various elemental powers.

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