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'''Mental magic''' is the [[sphere]] of [[magic]] which derives its power from the mental discipline of its wielder, and their ability to harness psychic energy to manipulate the minds of others. Mental magic is a relatively new discovery, and not widely accessible compared to the other spheres.
'''Mental magic''' is derived from the spell user's ability to shape reality and affect others through the mysteries of psychic energy. A spell user of the Mental Sphere draws on the power of the mana weave and molds it with his mind, channeling this psychic energy into a wide variety of spells.


The following professions have access to mental magic:
The following professions have access to mental magic:


*[[Savant]]s will be the only [[pure]] [[profession]] focused exclusively on mental magic. Their [[Savant Base]] is mental in nature, and they will also have access to both the [[Major Mental|Major]] and [[Minor Mental]] spell circles.
*[[Savant]]s will be the only [[pure]] [[profession]] focused exclusively on mental magic. Their [[Savant Base]] is mental in nature, and they will also have access to both the [[Major Mental|Major]] and [[Minor Mental]] spell circles.
*[[Empath]]s are [[hybrid]] users of mental magic. Their [[Empath Base]] circle is a hybrid of mental, and [[spiritual magic]]. They do not have access to any other circle with mental magic however.
*[[Empath]]s are [[Hybrid profession|hybrid]] users of mental magic. Their [[Empath Base]] circle is a hybrid of mental and [[spiritual magic]]. They do not have access to any other circle with mental magic however.
*[[Bard]]s use mental magic in their [[Bard Base|bard base]] spell circle, though they are also a hybrid class who have access to [[elemental]] magic as well.
*[[Bard]]s are also hybrid users of mental magic through their [[Bard Base|bard base]] spell circle, which also uses [[elemental]] magic.
*[[Monk]]s, though [[square]]s, are able to learn spells from the [[Minor Mental]] spell circle.
*[[Monk]]s, though [[square]]s, are able to learn spells from the [[Minor Mental]] spell circle.


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*[[Mental Lore]]
*[[Mental Lore]]


[[Category:Magic]]
[[Category:Theory of Magic]]

Latest revision as of 17:09, 29 June 2017

Mental magic is derived from the spell user's ability to shape reality and affect others through the mysteries of psychic energy. A spell user of the Mental Sphere draws on the power of the mana weave and molds it with his mind, channeling this psychic energy into a wide variety of spells.

The following professions have access to mental magic:

See Also