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*a prepared stone or runestone upon which to draw the rune
*a prepared stone or runestone upon which to draw the rune


=== Prepared Stone vs. Runestone ===
=== Drawing Runes ===
Alchemists sell runestones which are ready to be drawn upon, however it is typically cheaper to create your own. To do so, acquire a [[smooth stone]] or any [[gem]] with "stone" as its noun ("moonstone" would not be applicable). Then [[POUR (verb)|pour]] an [[aish'vrak potion]] on it. If successful, you will see a "greenish-blue mist" rise from the stone, indicating it is ready to be drawn upon. To draw the rune itself:
Alchemists sell runestones which are ready to be drawn upon, however it is typically cheaper to create your own. To do so, treat a [[smooth stone]] or any [[gem]] with "stone" as its noun with an [[aish'vrak potion]]. You will see a "greenish-blue mist" rise from the stone, indicating it is ready to be drawn upon. To draw the rune itself:


*Apply ink to the brush: [[DIP (verb)|DIP]] MY BRUSH INTO MY [ink|flask|etc.]
*Apply ink to the brush: [[DIP (verb)|DIP]] MY BRUSH INTO MY [ink|flask|etc.]
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*Then the brush must be cleaned before applying ink again: [[DIP (verb)|DIP]] MY BRUSH INTO MY [cup|flask|etc.]
*Then the brush must be cleaned before applying ink again: [[DIP (verb)|DIP]] MY BRUSH INTO MY [cup|flask|etc.]
*The containers of ink and water can be consolidated by [[POUR (verb)|pouring]] containers of the same type into each other.
*The containers of ink and water can be consolidated by [[POUR (verb)|pouring]] containers of the same type into each other.

=== Common and Uncommon Runes ===

Knowledge of a spell will automatically grant a character knowledge of all the runes ''required'' for it. These are considered '''common runes'''. Additionally, some runes may only be learned by being taught. These are considered '''uncommon runes'''.

*Use the [[RUNE (verb)|RUNE]] verb to display the runes your character knows.
*The syntax to teach a rune is: [[RUNE (verb)|RUNE]] TEACH <character> <rune_name>
*Teaching a rune will always incur a 10 sec [[RT]] for both the teacher and student.
*Uncommon runes are seeded into the game via auctions, raffles, and GM characters during RP events.
*Some may be taught indefinately, others only once or twice, and some cannot be taught by players at all.


=== Using the Runestone ===
=== Using the Runestone ===


The number of [[charge]]s, and verb to activate each runestone is based on the rune drawn upon it. Generally, you will need to [[RUB (verb)|rub]], [[WAVE (verb)|wave]], or [[CAST (verb)|cast]] at them. A list of currently available runes can be found here.
The number of [[charge]]s, and verb to activate each runestone is based on the rune drawn upon it. Generally, you will need to [[RUB (verb)|rub]], [[WAVE (verb)|wave]], or [[CAST (verb)|cast]] at them. A list of currently available runes can be found [[Category Runes|here]].


[[category:Runes]]
[[Category:Magic Items]]
[[Category:Magic Items]]

Revision as of 06:49, 10 January 2006

A runestone is a stone with a magical rune drawn upon it. To determine which rune is on the stone, read it. They are commonly used as a component in the following spells:

Required Supplies

To create a runestone, one must acquire the following items, available at a local alchemist.

  • a brush (reusable)
  • a container of ink (X dips each)
  • a container of water (Y dips each)
  • a prepared stone or runestone upon which to draw the rune

Drawing Runes

Alchemists sell runestones which are ready to be drawn upon, however it is typically cheaper to create your own. To do so, treat a smooth stone or any gem with "stone" as its noun with an aish'vrak potion. You will see a "greenish-blue mist" rise from the stone, indicating it is ready to be drawn upon. To draw the rune itself:

  • Apply ink to the brush: DIP MY BRUSH INTO MY [ink|flask|etc.]
  • Draw the desired rune upon it: DRAW <rune_name> RUNE ON MY [stone|runestone] WITH MY BRUSH
  • You may draw two runes with each application of ink.
  • Then the brush must be cleaned before applying ink again: DIP MY BRUSH INTO MY [cup|flask|etc.]
  • The containers of ink and water can be consolidated by pouring containers of the same type into each other.

Using the Runestone

The number of charges, and verb to activate each runestone is based on the rune drawn upon it. Generally, you will need to rub, wave, or cast at them. A list of currently available runes can be found here.