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This room seems to be both a storage room and a makeshift mess hall.

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• Gold - opens RoseFort Gold shop.
  
• DC - opens RoseFort DC shop.

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The Nature of Magic

(Inside) Property of Jaania, Apprentice of Brump

(Page 1) Contents:

The Leyline Theory

Drawing From Leylines

Teleportation Magic

Focus Stones

Conclusion

(Page 2) The Leyline Theory

The most accepted theoretical model of magic in the Kingdom of Greenguard is the Leyline Model. Other cultures and fringe researchers across Lore have come up with their own theories, but this is the model that has been taught for hundreds of years.

Who came up with this?

Mana on Lore is contained in ley lines which spiderweb across and throughout the planet. Where these ley lines intersect are considered nexuses of mana which act as reservoirs. Towns and cities tend to be built on such locations of power. To perform feats of magic, a mage must draw on the mana contained in one of Lore's ley lines or nexuses.

Which came first, the towns or the leylines?

(Page 3) Drawing From Leylines

In controlled amounts, mana can be safely drawn from normal nexuses and ley lines. The amount possible seems to be dependent on the mage in question. More powerful mages are able to coax more mana for use, although whether an individual's maximum amount is a result of training or natural ability is still unknown.

Natural capacity, tempered by training.

The largest nexus is in the center of the planet; referred to as the Mana Core. It contains the most pure mana available, as it is likely the conflux of all leylines.

Conflux or source?

As it is buried so deeply within Lore, as of yet, none have been able to attempt to draw directly from it.

(Page 4) - contains some theoretical diagrams of leylines.

Are leylines supposed to be above us? Under us?

(Page 5) Students must be careful to not overstress themselves when drawing mana from leylines.

Drawing more mana than one is capable of using often results in unpredictable effects, from exhaustion to spontaneous combustion, to loss of limbs, life, or sanity.

While it is ultimately up to the individual mage as to how much mana they are comfortable using at once, training is important to refine one's skills and temperament.

Severing a mage's connection to the leylines is an oft restricted area of research, as such experiments tend to end poorly for their subjects.

There is a connection to be severed?

(Page 6) Teleportation Magic

Teleportation is a most tricky form of magic. Doing so requires intense focus and massive amounts of mana. Failures are commonplace and disastrous for all involved.

Permanent portal gates can be constructed with much effort. However these are extremely rare, and those with the knowledge to create such wonders are not available for questioning.

Very few permanent portals to the Elemental Planes have been discovered, even fewer intact and functional. Regardless of their origin, if encountered, it is highly suggested to refrain from exploratory endeavors.

Where did these come from?

(Page 7) However, if the dangers of teleportation magic are not enough to sate your hunger for knowledge, it is recommended to begin with small inanimate objects.

Many mages have been able to master the ability of sending written scrolls or small trinkets across considerable distances, and with practice and luck, such feats are quite attainable.

Should be an interesting exercise!

(Page 8) Focus Stones

It is possible, although difficult (as most endeavors tend to be with magic), to store mana in specialized receptacles.

How large can this be scaled up?

Such batteries are known as "Focus Stones". Focus stones can be drawn on, much like leylines and nexuses, reinvigorating their owners with their stored mana reserves when exhausted.

How precise must a focus stone be cut?

However, creating these miniature nexuses is a tricky task that leaves many an inexperienced mage comatose or drained for long periods of time.

Mana inheritance? Is this mana disconnected?

(Page 9) Conclusion

The study of the nature of magic on Lore is a deadly, dangerous, life-changing, and rewarding field. Those mages that find themselves lucky enough to master the flow of mana are few and far between, and unlikely to share their secrets.

Unfortunately, much research has been lost to time and disaster, and so further exploration of the leyline and other theories of magic must be left to those who are brave enough to risk their lives in search of greater understanding.

Ruins of Hawkscry ?

spoiler:

Storage room: Up -> Up (center) -> Right -> Up
Magus Hansa's room: Up -> Up (center) -> 5 Right -> Up OR Up -> 4 Right -> Up -> Left -> Up

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A map of Lore. This one is unmarked.

A pile of supplies for the Fort.

All of these weapons are well used.

More supplies are piled up here.

Notes about the dangers to be found in Surewould are posted.

Piles and piles of chains, food, and equipment.

The door is chained shut. Nothing can be heard behind it.

The door is chained shut. You can hear builders below.

These weapons are dulled from frequent use.

These weapons are marked to be sharpened.

These weapons are notched from frequent use.

These weapons look like they've been cleaned recently.

Troop assignments for the soldiers.