The Spellweaver's Compendium
Overview
The Spellweaver's Compendium (XXXXXXX in Eldarii, XXXXXX in Alfarii) is a collection of ancient texts, meticulously compiled over centuries by master weavers. This compendium comprises multiple grimoires, each dedicated to a distinct discipline of weaving, serving as a comprehensive guide for those who seek to harness the power of the Ether. Within its pages lie not only spells and rituals but also insights into the nature of the ether itself, providing practitioners with the tools needed to navigate the complex realm of the arcane.
Empowerments
In addition to the spells detailed within the grimoires, practitioners can enhance their magic through specific empowerments. When these somatic movements are employed prior to casting a spell, these terms significantly buff the effects of the spells. The most commonly used empowerment terms include:
- Empower: Increases the overall potency of a spell, enhancing its basic effects.
- Greater: A more substantial amplification of a spell, providing improved outcomes and benefits.
- Amplify: To sharpen a specific aspect of the battle art, such as its speed, precision, or focus, tailoring its effects for heightened performance.
- Overcharge: A powerful enhancement that may come with risks but greatly increases the strength and impact of the magic cast.
Examples:
- Greater Iron Guard – The protective aura lasts longer, fortifying the user’s defense over an extended period.
- Overcharge Stonebreaker – The shockwave from the strike is far more destructive, but the recoil may leave the user disoriented.
Grimoires Included in the Compendium
- Grimoire of Battle Arts: Bokaz Hralf This grimoire focuses on enhancing combat capabilities through techniques and self-buffs. It encompasses various battle arts that empower physical prowess, mental acuity, and offensive maneuvers that differ from the typical spells a classic weaver would use in battle.
- Grimoire of Offensive Magic: Dödarens Bok This grimoire delves into powerful spells designed to inflict damage. It provides detailed descriptions of offensive spells, their applications, and the necessary somatics to unleash devastating magical attacks.
- Grimoire of Defensive Magic: Aenēĭs Dedicated to safeguarding oneself and allies, this grimoire contains spells and techniques aimed at protection. From barriers to shields, it offers comprehensive guidance on how to resist and counteract various forms of harm.
- Grimoire of Utility Magic: The Comprehensive Guide of Magical Chores A versatile collection of spells aimed at practical applications, this grimoire provides insights into enhancing everyday tasks and improving efficiency, a product of Madrith ingenuity. Practitioners can learn spells that aid in exploration, problem-solving, and resource management, and the occasional chore.
- Grimoire of Healing, Restoration, and Warding: Sanctus Tíð This essential text focuses on spells dedicated to mending wounds and restoring vitality. It serves as a guide for practitioners seeking to heal others and themselves, offering techniques for curing ailments and revitalizing life force.
- Grimoire of Spellsongs: Vocalis Arcana A unique grimoire dedicated to the art of weaving incantations through speech and chants, an art said to be created by the Qi'lanth themselves.
- Grimoire of Illusion and Deception Magic: Fjǫlðr Illusjónar This tome explores the subtle art of manipulation through illusion. It includes spells that create deceptive images, alter perceptions, and mislead foes, providing practitioners with tools for cunning tactics and strategic advantage. It is bound in sporewraith leather, rendering this grimoire completely invisible when closed.
- Grimoire of Necromancy: Necronomicon A dark grimoire that delves into the mysteries of life and death. It offers illegal knowledge for summoning the dead and controlling the forces of the afterlife, catering to those foolish enough to tread this treacherous path.
- Grimoire of Enchantment: Fabulus Magia This grimoire is dedicated to imbuing objects with magical properties.
- Grimoire of Etherflame Magic: Logi Alfarii This grimoire details the art of Etherflame Magic, where practitioners harness the power of flames ignited by their own self-inflicted Ether Burn. Only those who willingly ignite themselves in this transformative fire can wield its devastating effects, unleashing powerful spells.
- Grimoire of Psionic Magic: Psyché Haug Focusing on the power of the mind, this grimoire delves into psionic abilities that enable telepathy, mind control, and psychic enhancement. It is an essential resource for those seeking to harness mental energy.
- Grimoire of Alchemy and Transmutation: Tabula Smaragdina This grimoire covers the transformative art of alchemy, allowing practitioners to combine elements, create new substances, and enhance existing materials. It serves as a guide for aspiring alchemists.
- Grimoire of Runes: Fuþark A detailed examination of ancient symbols and inscriptions, this grimoire explains how to unlock magical effects and enhance items through the use of runes, offering deep insights into the power of written magic.
- Grimoire of Entomancy: Masādir Nottasharat This grimoire explores the art of manipulating insects and arachnids for various magical applications. It includes spells that leverage the unique abilities of these creatures for combat and utility.
- Grimoire of Herbalism: Ebers Papyrus
- Grimoire of Astrology and Talismanism: Ghāyatal-Ḥakīm Picatrix
- Grimoire of Artifice: De Architectura Artificium The fusion of magic and technology is explored in this grimoire, which details how to create powerful constructs and devices. It serves as a guide for practitioners interested in the intersection of technology and the arcane.
- Grimoire of Nether Magic: Shayṭān Blóð An abhorrent tome, drenched in the malice of the Nether—the vile antithesis of Ether. Bound in the flesh of—
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