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A [[heavy quartz orb]] is a commonly found magical item that is [[imbed]]ed with the [[Mystic Focus]] spell, is activated using the [[RUB (verb)|RUB]] verb with no [[Magic Item Use]] skill requirement, and generally contains one to two charges. A quartz orb weighs 7 pounds and is [[517|mage rechargeable]]. Charged orbs may be purchased in various [[playershop]]s.
A '''heavy quartz orb''' contains the spell "Mystic Focus" which cannot be learned by [[character|player characters]] at this time.


[[Category:Items]]
* Provides a bonus to one's [[casting strength]].
[[Category:Magic Items]]
: Characters below level 20 receive a bonus of [10+(20-[[level]])].
: Chracters level 20 and above receive a flat +10 bonus.

* [[RUB (verb)|Rub]] the orb to initiate the magic (no [[MIU|magic item activation]] skill is required).
* Each orb contains one or two [[charge]]s.

{| {{prettytable}}
!width=130|First-person initiation message
|''You rub the quartz orb in your hand.<br>Feels smooth!<br>A sudden clarity of thought comes over you, and you realize that you now understand arcane mysteries that were previously incomprehensible.''
|-
!width=130|Third-person initiation message
|''{Character} rubs a heavy quartz orb in his hand.<br>A look of dawning understanding comes over {character}.<br>His quartz orb suddenly disintegrates!''
|-
!width=130|Expiration message (first-person only)
|''Like a faint wisp of a barely-remembered dream, your brief, enhanced comprehension of arcane mysteries slips away.''
|}

[[Category:Common Magical Items]]

Latest revision as of 10:56, 21 January 2020

A heavy quartz orb is a commonly found magical item that is imbeded with the Mystic Focus spell, is activated using the RUB verb with no Magic Item Use skill requirement, and generally contains one to two charges. A quartz orb weighs 7 pounds and is mage rechargeable. Charged orbs may be purchased in various playershops.