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Thaumaturgy is the ability to channel one's inner light and use it to influence the world around one's self. It naturally attempts to repair and re-weave broken or disrupted organic spirit, resulting in such effects as treating minor scrapes and bruises, and can infuse another with a small burst of the channeler's energy. More advanced techniques can manipulate one's inner light for various offensive, defensive, utility, and most notably, healing purposes. | Thaumaturgy is the ability to channel one's inner light and use it to influence the world around one's self. It naturally attempts to repair and re-weave broken or disrupted organic spirit, resulting in such effects as treating minor scrapes and bruises, and can infuse another with a small burst of the channeler's energy. More advanced techniques can manipulate one's inner light for various offensive, defensive, utility, and most notably, healing purposes. | ||
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Thaumaturgy cannot be trained without first learning the basics. These basics are taught to templar with the [[Halo]] ability and monks with the [[Mend Wounds]] ability. | Thaumaturgy cannot be trained without first learning the basics. These basics are taught to templar with the [[Halo]] ability and monks with the [[Mend Wounds]] ability. | ||
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*[[Monk Dimmes]] | *[[Monk Dimmes]] | ||
*[[Monk Sophia]] | *[[Monk Sophia]] | ||
*[[Templar Nuncio]] | *[[Templar Nuncio]] | ||
*[[Templar Sharinas]] | *[[Templar Sharinas]] | ||
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| + | ==FAQ== | ||
| + | Q: My Inner Light has been dimmed or extinguished! Why did this happen? | ||
| + | A: There are many reasons this may have happened. Look over the guidelines for the Monastic Order and Knights Templar, and think about if you have done anything that conflicts with them. If you are still confused, we encourage you to speak in-character with your friends and peers and see if they can help shed any light on the situation. You can also ask to speak with an NPC about it, though there is no guarantee they will have an answer for you (they're not aware of your every action and thought). | ||
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| + | Whatever the case, GMs will not discuss the matter OOC with you. This is something your character needs to figure out IC. | ||
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| + | Q: Jane has been acting in a way that's not conducive to thaumaturgy as I understand it, but she still has her light. What gives? | ||
| + | A: Feel free to send an email to rias@contrarium.net if you think someone is acting contrary to thaumaturgic discipline. However, don't expect to get a response, regardless of whether anything is done about it or not. Also understand that no players completely understand thaumaturgy, so while you may think someone is or isn't worthy of thaumaturgy, Rias (the Thaumaturgy guru) may not agree. | ||
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| + | Q: I sent in my concerns about Jane, but it doesn't seem to have resulted in anything! What gives? | ||
| + | A: Consider the following: 1) They've taken some kind of penalty, but they're not making that public (can you blame them?). 2) The Thaumaturgy guru doesn't agree with your assessment. 3) Remember that having reported something doesn't mean you'll get a response with our acknowledgment and what we plan to do as a result. In these matters you aren't likely to receive a response at all. | ||
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| + | Q: This all sounds very vague and lacking in communication. Is this for real? Are we expected to put up with this as a Thaumaturge? | ||
| + | A: Yes. If it sounds too restricting or frustrating to put up with, you may want to consider joining a different organization. | ||
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[[Category:Skills]] | [[Category:Skills]] | ||
[[Category:Magic Skills]] | [[Category:Magic Skills]] | ||
Revision as of 22:31, 9 May 2014
General Info
Thaumaturgy is the ability to channel one's inner light and use it to influence the world around one's self. It naturally attempts to repair and re-weave broken or disrupted organic spirit, resulting in such effects as treating minor scrapes and bruises, and can infuse another with a small burst of the channeler's energy. More advanced techniques can manipulate one's inner light for various offensive, defensive, utility, and most notably, healing purposes.
A character can begin channeling thaumaturgy via the thaumaturgy verb. The character may then use the cast verb to perform minor healing, mending scrape wounds and restoring a small amount of energy.
If a character lands a melee attack while channeling thaumaturgy, there is a high chance that the attack will be accompanied by a "flare" of thaumaturgic energy which can harm nether-based beings.
Thaumaturgy is only available to Monks and Knights Templar, and is the source of their healing and light-based powers.
Thaumaturgy cannot be trained without first learning the basics. These basics are taught to templar with the Halo ability and monks with the Mend Wounds ability.
Trainers
FAQ
Q: My Inner Light has been dimmed or extinguished! Why did this happen? A: There are many reasons this may have happened. Look over the guidelines for the Monastic Order and Knights Templar, and think about if you have done anything that conflicts with them. If you are still confused, we encourage you to speak in-character with your friends and peers and see if they can help shed any light on the situation. You can also ask to speak with an NPC about it, though there is no guarantee they will have an answer for you (they're not aware of your every action and thought).
Whatever the case, GMs will not discuss the matter OOC with you. This is something your character needs to figure out IC.
Q: Jane has been acting in a way that's not conducive to thaumaturgy as I understand it, but she still has her light. What gives? A: Feel free to send an email to rias@contrarium.net if you think someone is acting contrary to thaumaturgic discipline. However, don't expect to get a response, regardless of whether anything is done about it or not. Also understand that no players completely understand thaumaturgy, so while you may think someone is or isn't worthy of thaumaturgy, Rias (the Thaumaturgy guru) may not agree.
Q: I sent in my concerns about Jane, but it doesn't seem to have resulted in anything! What gives? A: Consider the following: 1) They've taken some kind of penalty, but they're not making that public (can you blame them?). 2) The Thaumaturgy guru doesn't agree with your assessment. 3) Remember that having reported something doesn't mean you'll get a response with our acknowledgment and what we plan to do as a result. In these matters you aren't likely to receive a response at all.
Q: This all sounds very vague and lacking in communication. Is this for real? Are we expected to put up with this as a Thaumaturge? A: Yes. If it sounds too restricting or frustrating to put up with, you may want to consider joining a different organization.
