Magic Squares

Magic squares are a talismanic forms that protect against something or actively enhance in some way.

Utility

Modifiers and Enhancements

Magic squares made with rare inks or certain materials can provide advantage on the check or additional effects or or lower the DC by 5. It is also possible to create multi-layered squares that involve having one square to integrated into another for multiple effects.

Weapon	Number of Squares
Ammunition	1
Light	1
One-handed	2
Two-handed	4

Armour	Number of Squares
Light	2
Medium	3
Heavy	4
Shield	2
Others	1

Applying more squares then an item can hold causes a 20% chance that it will disintegrate per extra square.

Manufacturing

Magic squares are identifiable by their sharp edges and cubic design. They are composed a square, or multiple squares, interlaid inside another square. These repetitive squares represent grids of numbers arranged in such a way that the sum of each row, column and diagonal is the same.

Social Impact

Magic squares are ubiquitous in everyday life. They feature prominently in sigil making as a kind of divine mathematics. An expression of the interrelatedness of many subjects; particularly nature.

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Size	Associations	Basic
1	Communication Search Lizards	Advantage on Concentration saving throws
2x2	-	-
3x3	Perception Birds	Advantage on ranged attacks
4x4	Deception Blades Mammals	+ d6 damage
5x5	Agility Fish	Expands 5ft
6x6	Stealth Listen Insects	Temporary 2d6 hp
7x7	Magic Balance	+2 to AC for 1 minute
8x8	Movement Speed	Resistance to forced movement or falling prone
9x9		Fly speed for d4 rounds

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Access & Availability

They are employed through ornamentation or in any object carried in ones pocket or on symbol covered clothing. It is also not unheard of to swallow such talismans.

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Complexity

The engraver requires a DC 10 + level + modifiers due to complexity or distractions INT check and 10mins per level.
Adjustments to standard squares take 1 minute and require a successful INT check against the original DC.
Permanent squares take 1hr per level to inscribe and are limited to the engraver's ability modifier.

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