Systems

Iain
Theory of Elements By: Iain

'...the experiment performed last year by Michelson and Morley, in which the movement of the Earth with respect to the Ether was successfully measured, has only compounded the problem by adding yet another member to the list of so-called 'fundamental' elements. The seemingly unending proliferation of this 'element zoo' is one of the most pressing questions in natural philosphy and thaumatics...'

by Iain
240xp
13 replies
9403 views
2 HoHs
Chaosmark
Magic in Tyren By: Chaosmark

The Magic of Tyren goes deeper than what one might expect...

by Chaosmark
95xp
7 replies
19289 views
1 HoH
Cheka Man
The Way of the Many By: Cheka Man

One spellcaster cannot achieve very much, but many minds can. Like insects, spellcasters are at their most formidable when they are united.

by Cheka Man
35xp
6 replies
5651 views
Spark
On Death and Undeath By: Spark

Have you ever been confused by the mess of rules and philosophies concerning death and the undead? Here's an attempt to lay down a set of rules to end all confusion.

by Spark
175xp
12 replies
11898 views
1 HoH
Scrasamax
The Year of Red Leaves By: Scrasamax

In the royal year 451, also known as the year of Red Leaves, something strange occured. A star fell blazing from the heavens, in to the Midlands. Imperial Wizardry could be sent to examine the object. However things changed in the area. Royal Viziers were unable to postulate a cause for the matter, but the fact that none of the countyfolk were alive led to the whisper of one, chilling word. Zombie.

by Scrasamax
225xp
6 replies
8454 views
3 HoHs
Iain
Heroic but non-magical items By: Iain

How may times have you read a book in which a famous hero's sword is treasured and valued, not because it is magic, or because of its powers, but just because the hero wielded it. The 'Sword of Enthar' the great warrior may just be a normal steel broadsword; but because he used it, it will be prized and treasured.

by Iain
160xp
16 replies
9113 views
3 HoHs
MoonHunter
Spell Components - we don't need any stink'n spell components By: MoonHunter

Most of the people who 'spell components' really don't know anything about magic. Components are used as tools, symbols to help focus the concentration and associations for the spell caster. Rarely is anything 'consumed' in the casting, unless it is a sacrifice or burned.

by MoonHunter
75xp
11 replies
11044 views
drphluid
Cantrips By: drphluid

The little things matter.

by drphluid
430xp
56 replies
25585 views
7 HoHs
manfred
Unique Magic Items By: manfred

Magic is a strange power, that can be harnessed (or not?), but never fully understood. Magic should be unique. Magic could be REALLY unique on this one world...

by manfred
105xp
14 replies
9463 views
1 HoH
manfred
Runecasting - Dwarven Magics By: manfred

It is said that dwarves have problems with using magic (maybe they cannot cast spells at all). This is an attempt to create a distinctly dwarwen school of magic. The way you use it is of course yours.

by manfred
355xp
47 replies
19816 views
3 HoHs
Kassil
Fantastic elemental forces By: Kassil

But, O Fellow Denizens of the Citadel, I ask this - what other kinds of unique elements can you come up with?

by Kassil
155xp
37 replies
23139 views
1 HoH
Iain
Gemstone Magic By: Iain

The magic in my roleplay system is based around gemstones. It started off with the fact that wizards could use gems to regain lost mana: essentially, the gems were nothing more than glorified potions of mana. Since then I've managed to expand the uses of gems considerably and make them much more integral to the magic system; however, I still feel there is a lot more that I could do with them if I could only think of it! Basically, I'm asking for any ideas and suggestions that people have on how to make the gems and magic more interlinked.

by Iain
355xp
38 replies
77660 views
4 HoHs
MoonHunter
Garan- The Name of Magic By: MoonHunter

Magic is a living entity, simple and non-sentient, but reactive to large-scale emotional states. Its name, like we might call a dog, 'Dog', is Garan. It is better to think of it as a huge astreal vine like plant, rather than an animal.

by MoonHunter
550xp
34 replies
22595 views
9 HoHs
Shadoweagle
Newtons Magic By: Shadoweagle

Quote from: 'Sir Isaac Newton' Every action has an equal and opposite reaction

by Shadoweagle
210xp
23 replies
11543 views
2 HoHs
Siren no Orakio
Sword-Draw magics By: Siren no Orakio

One of the common variations on magic is the concept of 'sword mages' or 'knight mages'. We all know and love them as the folks in full plate that split globes in twain with flaming swords, before twirling around to change their flame sword to an ice sword so they can stab the flaming angel of vengeance in the chest to maximum effect.

by Siren no Orakio
260xp
30 replies
16551 views
2 HoHs
MoonHunter
Wheel Magic By: MoonHunter

The young priest had been healing in the market place for free. Someone seeking bounty gold had told someone at the temple. "Hut. Hut. Hut" The Temple Knights in formation came marching down from the temple.

The young priest stood up. He reached into his pouch. With a smile he put the top into the Bey. With a spin, the 1000 prayers to the spirits came forth. The spirit responded. The wind whirled and buffetted the troops. They fell into each other and were having trouble getting due to the wind that only they felt.

The priest picked up his top and ran away. They would not catch him today.

by MoonHunter
290xp
30 replies
13294 views
4 HoHs
MoonHunter
Focus Based Magic System By: MoonHunter

Peldor scrambled for his staff. It has all his tactical spells anchored. He dived to the floor, trying to dodge the incoming dart spells. All he had was his ring (for energy enhancements) and his belt buckle (which carried his personal enhancements spells). Papers, smoke, and wood splinters flew everywhere. In the chaos, he saw it - his lab desk's sextant. He stretched, just touching with the tips of his fingers. He rolled forward. A dart struck infront of him. Spitting dust out of his mouth and squinting against the flying debree, he made solid contact. He whispered the trigger, utilizing his ring to make it cost less mana. The green mystic glow unfolded. It formed a full serephamic sheild. The hex bolts and darts were bouncing off it. Slowly he rose. He was able to take the three steps to reach his battle staff. Now, things would be different.

by MoonHunter
105xp
10 replies
8774 views
Siren no Orakio
Rune-Slivers By: Siren no Orakio

A form of magic whereupon talismans are grafted to the skin in order to grant power.

by Siren no Orakio
200xp
12 replies
10876 views
oakleafbard
The Tower of Troubles By: oakleafbard

The Tower of Troubles is a Mages guild where young wizards and sorcerors are trained in the Art. It arose as a compromise between the gods of Bareel and the human practitioners of magic.

by oakleafbard
100xp
4 replies
5966 views
Mourngrymn
Spell Crystals By: Mourngrymn

Millenia ago the Gods changed how the mystical forces on the world were governed and used. No longer were the mortals able to pluck the power from the very air and use it. So they altered it, thinking the mortals were not clever enough to find a way to use it again. The God’s crystalized the magic and placed the power in the four elements of the world. Now mortals did indeed determine a way to use magic again, albeit at a much lower proficiency. Magic users now require a focus staff made of the very essence of magic. These crystal staves store the mystical energies required to cast spells, needing to be recharged over time. The magic users scribe, etch, or carve the spells symbols directly on the staves and focus the energy through the symbols.

by Mourngrymn
225xp
11 replies
10767 views
2 HoHs