Views on Magic..

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//post will contain to different cultures beliefs on magic. Arcane specifically.. will start with elves. and work my way through, suggestions are welcome to be Pm'd Also... Make sure any IG information taken is given through explicit DM approval. I will post disclaimers form source books used, nothing used will be current 3rd edition. but it will be based on mindsets, which I'll try to portray correctly.


taken from cormanthor.. no longer for sale and free to download, is safe to post..

Elven magic

Magic is not some idle power or tool
that awaits your beck and call. It is a
living thing, a vigor that permeates
the planet and the air, and
can rightly be called Torils
lifeforce. Magic demands respect.
Magic encourages cooperation.
Magic requires
understanding. Magic needs
passion, for only in emotion
can it truly become Art. Magic
is not merely a pawn or a force
to manipulate at will and
whim, for to do so is to invite disaster.
Magic is not power; magic
simply is.
Itiireae, High Court Mage of Cormanthor in
the Year of Dreams (10 DR)


To elves, magic is less a power or force to manipulate and more an energy source and something that permeates their entire existence. To separate elves from their magic is to pull a fish from water or rob a scholar of his ability to read. To an elf, magic is as ever present as life itself, and the use of it in common spells as well as High Magic is almost as much a religious experience as communing with the Seldarine. Perhaps the elves’ affinity for magic helps explain their longevity and other special abilities, though the elves prefer not to comment. Elves understand the Weave, the mystical balance of forces and energies that govern magic on Toril, and even those elves whose preferences lie with swords can feel it surrounding them at all times.

As humans strive to understand the nature of elven nightvision (called infravision by the humans), some have theorized that elven eyes are attuned to the Weave, and in Magic is as natural a thing to elves as water, darkness they see the energy of untapped magic flowingthrough and around objects, people, and places.air, and the earth below. It is yet another abundant natural asset available to elves in this world, and they use it without disruption, as they do any other resource. Just as humans learned to use water and wind to turn mill wheels, elves tap magic and cast spells to make their lives easier as well. Humans embrace the physical world, relying almost entirely on physical tools and physical solutions; elves embrace both worlds, using physical and magical tools and like resolutions. Like the other natural resources of Toril magic has been a commodity to be respected,employed in measure and with care, and used in harmony with the other forces of nature. Whether they witnessed abuses of this power in the past or simply had the foresight and wisdom to know not to misuse the power of magic, the elves have carefully guarded how and where magic was used. Numerous ancient elven treatises discuss the boon of magic and postulate that magic is in and of itself a test of character for the
wielder and his race.

If wizardry can be used without abuse, it is power granted freely with little divine control or intervention (unlike priests magic, which is doled out by the gods whims and strictures). Prom this perspective, magic is an asset granted only to those mature races capable of using it responsibly. However, the elves greatest fears were realized far too soon after they brought magic into the reach of the youngling race under their protection, the humans.


// coming up Thay, and Cormyr, suggested information needed.

Ent

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The Red Wizards!

The Red Wizards of Thay, as cruel and horrible as they are powerful, they have ruled their eastern realm for as long as any sage can remember. They can be powerful allies, or deadly enemies. The Red Wizards know the darkest secrets of the strongest magic, and will sell their skills to the highest bidder. Thay is a land of slavers and tyrants, of intrigue and murder, of danger and opportunity.


Thay


is a a populous nation ruled by the eight Zulkirs of the dreaded Red Wizards. The nation relies heavily on slavery, a practice heavily frowned upon by nations throughout the north and northwestern Faerûn. The eight Zulkirs are the most powerful wizards in the nation in each school of magic,[1] with the strongest being the lich Szass Tam in the school of necromancy.[citation needed] Tharchions, civil governors of the realm, rule over the various tharchs, or regions of Thay.[1]

In Thay itself the Zulkirs and other prominent Red Wizards grow rich beyond imagination from this sinister trade. From their strongholds and estates, they use this wealth to constantly scheme and plot the mercantile and military domination of their neighbor nations. The armies of Thay have marched on Aglarond and Rashemen many times and folk fear that the time will soon come when the Zulkirs mobilize again. On the reverse, few invaders have ever overcome the great mountains girding the Plateau of Thay, and the secretive and suspicious Red Wizards raise barriers just as formidable to discourage travelers from venturing into their lands.[citation needed]

As one can imagine, Thay, is a Dog each many smaller dogs to gain personal power and wealthy, maybe back stab dog mother for position world..

Redwizards, are N LE NE, or as nwn 2 prerequisite says any non evil. These Mages are cuthroat.

Their tatoos are magical in nature, in something called Circle Magic. through which many lesser wizards transfer their skills into one mage, normally a master, or leader of the circle. At which point this mage becomes Amazingly powerful and dangerous.

Redwizards are prideful, strong, and proud in the worst way possible and will Do anything for their power. they are specified in a school of magic, and are driven to be the Best in this school of magic. (any of the eight)

// taken from many websites and I hope it provides clarity inside a redwizards mind Warwizards of cormyr to Come!!!

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Halruaa is a land of magic, renowned for its electrum mines.[1] Ruled by King Zalathorm in the capital city of Halarahh, the fabled, quiet and wealthy magocracy is justly depicted as full of wonder. Created by archwizards foreseeing the fall of Netheril, Halruaa combines the peace and harmony of Cormyr with the magic powers of Thay. Nearly all arcane casting Halruaans are wizards, with one third of the total populous having some sort of magical powers.[2] With such ever-present power, it is likely their strict laws or perhaps their inherent nature has prevented their entire nation from being reduced to dust and ash years ago.


Society
Halruaans congregate in numerous villages and cities scattered throughout the country's interior. Most of which are small, cozy settlements with no more than a few hundred inhabitants each. The folk in such a village can usually rely on a venerated wizard to provide both protection and leadership, while likely also serving as mayor and a member of the Council of Elders. With natural fortifications and the leadership of a score of diviners, they live in a near-perfect haven. Halruaans rarely leave except to adventure, as nowhere else in Faerûn would they find a better place than home.
Life in the cities of Halruaa is touched by magic in many ways. The quiet streets are lined with houses, both ostentatious and modest, each of which has at least a few built-in magical enhancements. While the street lamps shine at night with self-adjusting, light-producing spells; a favorite practice in cities along the coast is to produce "walls" of magically coaxed coral that grow to enclose a home or garden. Spells that produce sparkling light and pleasing sounds are often woven into fine fabrics to enhance their beauty. Fanciful means of travel, such as flying carpets or skyships, are commonplace. Everywhere in Halruaa, the people take great pains to show off their abilities as well as their wealth.


My take on it: These would be your typical land owning wizard in suzial, with a mix warwizard, and a dash of sunelf. Magic -is- everything and if you can use it/waste it/ eat it ETC these wizards find a way. while well versed I can imagine very nice clothing (depending on class of individual) and as a mage very competitive. also would view not casting folk as below them.

like it says above they use circle magic like the thayans, however, I think they would be forced to do it in defense of region then in conquest. sophisticated sprat type wizards!

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Wychlaran -Rashemi witches

//to be posted, currently digging..

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//note the following lore is given by DM interaction only at no point should any character use it without express permission.


Shadovar and the city of shade

Shade is ruled by the Most High Telamont Tanthul, a powerful Shadovar archmage/Netherese arcanist of the Shadow Weave. Telamont is actually the original Lord Shadow who was alive in the time of Netheril. He has kept himself alive this long through powerful magic but may resort to lichdom at some point. One day he intends to inform the Shadovar of his true identity to inspire them all to victory.
He returned to Toril with his twelve sons, the Princes of Shade, all potent warriors and Shadow Weave spellcasters.

Magic

The Shadow Weave is a force of magic that is the inverse and opposite of the Weave. The Shadow Weave does not originate from Mystra, but from the dark goddess Shar. A spellcaster who wants to manipulate the Shadow Weave must either worship Shar, or permanently lose a piece of his or her mind. A shadow adept is a spellcaster who specializes in using the Shadow Weave.
The Shadow Weave is best suited for dark magic that drain life or muddle the mind and the senses, but less suited for magic that manipulate energy or matter. Spells from the schools of Enchantment, Illusion and Necromancy are enhanced, while those from the schools of Evocation and Transmutation are impaired. The Shadow Weave is also superior for fueling spells that create darkness (spells with the darkness descriptor), while it is impossible to use it to create light of any kind (spells with the light descriptor).
Since the Shadow Weave is a separate force of magic, it is not affected by areas of dead magic or wild magic within the Weave. It is harder for a Weave user to perceive, counter or dispel spells created by using the Shadow Weave, but at the same time it is also harder for a Shadow Weave user to affect spells created by using the Weave. Any magic item created using the Shadow Weave is a Shadow Weave item and affected by the same benefits and limitations as a Shadow Weave spell.


ents take: given that you must be a servant of shar, your either crazy/mad or evil, and in some cases all three. From my limted knowledge of this, from the fr novels I've read, the tough of these weave is the inverse of the weave.

therefore, two spellcasters of opposing sides, weave vs shadow weave, better take out swords and do it the fighter way.

as for those who preceive the weave, the weave is warmth and it is light to elf kin and fey races, I can only devise that when a character enters an area, or is affected of the shadowweave, they feel cold and dark. the shadow weave truely is evil (from my understanding)


//anyone who knows me knows I was big on being a shadow weave oracle in my early days, but I never had any solid facts the above is from FR wiki, along with my interpretation. anyone with hard facts from source please send it via PM and I'll update.

thanks
ent

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Mystrans

The church of Mystra preserves magical lore so that magic would continue and flourish in the future even if the dominant races of Faerûn were to fall. Its members also search out those skilled in magic or who have the potential to use it, keeping a close eye on those who are likely to become skilled. Her clerics are encouraged to explore magical theory and create new spells and magic items. Sites dedicated to the goddess are enhanced by the Weave to allow any spell cast by her clerics while in them to be affected by metamagic. Mystra honors the commitments that members of her clergy who joined the church before the Time of Troubles, not being forced to leave the clergy due to alignment differences.


Ent: what does the church of the very goddess who created the weave have to say about the weave?

...not much...

But they're constantly looking to preserve and conserve magic, a wizard of mystra in my mind, would be very very conservative, very crafty, and willing to make magical works such as wands potions staffs robes any item that would hold spell or use magic. more so I can see such a mage being a rather 'scribe' sort of character, always writing scrolls and spell books to seal them away.

also a big teacher, teaching others how to use magic, but not waste it, I Can see this mage being the typical old grey beard.


// up next: either another area such as amn/neverwinter, in regards of their typical veiw of magic or a dwarven veiw on the weave.

enjoy

ent

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Do dwarfs! that should be funny.

[Grozer]

entori said:

Wychlaran -Rashemi witches

//to be posted, currently digging..

There is alot of information in The Uapproachable East book. You can also ask StaroftheWest about the information researched to come up with our Rashemi characters. Star plays a Wychlaran really well in my opinion.

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thanks grozer~!