List of magic articles

Articles are divided into 3 categories: types of magic, materials used to crafting magical artefacts, and magical artefacts and technologies. Since Alina is a rune mistress, important articles are those presenting runes and runic magic. Another important element of the story are rituals and the danger inheritant with them if they run out of control or even just if people are exposed to traces of runaway ritual magic.

Types of magic

Runic magic

Technology / Science | Jul 23, 2023

Runic diagrams and their runes are an essential but often disregarded branch of magic. For those unafraid of the maths, memorisation, and efforts involved, runic magic allows for a level of complexity and a lifespan unmatched by any other field.

Runes

Language | Jul 28, 2023

Runes are well known symbols used in runic magic in combination with geometrical pattern tracings so as to manipulate the flows of magic and give them certain properties. Their number is endless, so you better not slouch in your study!

Rituals

Technology / Science | Jun 28, 2023

Rituals use symbolism and environmental magic and they are a primitive form of magic tightly associated with religion and cultural events. Ritual magic is wild, difficult to control, and incredibly dangerous, which is why they are now outlawed.

Runaway ritual magic

Physical / Metaphysical Law | Aug 1, 2023

Runaway ritual magic is extremely dangerous and has already previously destroyed half of the capital. Learn to spot the signs and be on the lookout for evil Dark mages so that you can participate in our protection and immediately warn the army!

Astral rituals

Physical / Metaphysical Law | Jul 30, 2023

Astral movements influence magic flows. This & the symbolic magic associated with them can be garnered to power impressing rituals. But be careful of potential catastrophes that will destroy all life in a 10km radius...

Alchemy and Enchantments

Technology / Science | Jun 28, 2023

Alchemy and enchantments are two of the three pillar techniques of artefact crafting. They work without anchor, with the magic of the artefacts directly embued in its final form into their materials themselves.

Intent-based magic

Technology / Science | Jul 21, 2023

Materials

Crystalline materials and their use in magic

Material | Jul 22, 2023

While runic diagrams and the design of magical artefacts can be highly optimised, in the end their quality are limited by the materials used in their creation. This is why the choice of those materials is primordial and requires careful reflection.

Blue Syndrome

Condition | Jul 2, 2023

Terrible fungi spores causing the destruction of nerves, necrosis of the tissues, and death. Remember the 5Ds when handling dangerous material: detect, decontaminate, delimit, destroy, denounce! Only with everyone's collaboration can we all be kept safe.

Orichalcum

Material | Aug 1, 2023

Brief on the use of platinum and its alloy orichalcum in artefact crafting. Orichalcum ore might be the symbol of Nélannie and a highly-magically conductive alloy, it is not suitable to all applications and quality should prevail over tradition.

Hydrargyrum—Mercury

Material | Aug 1, 2023

Refresher on the handling & use of mercury, an ingredibly useful metal for alchemy, discreetly poisoning your enemies, & illegal rituals. Remember to set up full wards when experimenting with unknown mercury compounds to avoid killing everyone around you!

Caustic butterfly

Species | Aug 1, 2023

A carnivorous butterfly whose fluttering let fall a caustic substance that melts its prey. Used in alchemy, rituals & jewellery. Handle carefully to avoid risks of corrosion, fire & explosion, & store in properly labelled glass bottles. NOT FOR PRANKS!

Crimson rhubarb

Species | Aug 1, 2023

Cute new murderous plant bioengineered for use in light-based magic and medicine. If left unattended in the dark, it will creep a root towards any unsuspected human and attempt to use them as a source of food...

Feisty lettuce

Species | Aug 1, 2023

Its leaves are coated in magic-absorbant oil that was previously was used in alchemy to forge magical artefact, though it did not significantly improve them. The real purpose of this was always to have a convenient excuse to keep this lethal poison around

Plants contaminated with runaway ritual magic

Species | Jul 29, 2023

Plants contaminated with runaway ritual magic are perfect for rituals, but this is not without danger between Light mages lying in wait to catch us & the deadly mutations of the plant themselves, you better follow the rules if you want to survive!

Magical technologies and artefacts

Candied magic

Tradition / Ritual | Aug 1, 2023

A candy enriched in metal atoms that bind magic. Initially developped by the army to quickly replenish soldiers' magical reserve during battles, now used by the wealthy during parties. The euphoria and mild addiction they trigger cause slots of problems.

Transportation portals

Technology / Science | Jul 23, 2023

Portals are incredibly complex to establish, incredibly costly to operate, and incredibly dangerous to use. They ought to be treated seriously and not used for trivial matter. Any violation of the rules will see you in the royal army's care.

Nail tattoos and tattooers

Profession | Aug 1, 2023

Nail tattoos are tattoos placed directly under the nails after they've been pulled out. They increase the control on one's magic & give special abilities. They're now illegal & have been replaced by pitiful nail polish. At least officially...

Light-activated artefacts

Item | Jun 30, 2023

Artefact-activation mechanisms are essential. They can be based on enchantments or on the intrinsic properties of the materials; so far, light-absorbance properties have been neglected. This project will create artefacts with light-activation mechanisms.

The Royal Protector's pearls

Item | Aug 27, 2023

A legendary millennia-old artefact that the kings always gift to their heir or royal advisor so that they can used it to protect them. The Light Lord currently holds it. Whether its power has faded or not over time is hotly debated—in private at least.

Exposure to runaway ritual magic

Condition | Jul 28, 2023

Rituals running out of control leave contaminated magic behind & their traces can still be felt centuries later. Despite all the benefits some claims to be able to gain from this magic, the consequences are strong & cannot be easily mitigated

Semaphore network

Technology / Science | Jul 30, 2023

Towers that use magic to transmit messages through light! Write your message on a chalkboard & we will use our mirrors to relay it through the country until it reaches its recipient! The quickest and safest communication mean in Nélannie!

Canal and river barges

Vehicle | Jul 23, 2023

Barges are a slow & cheap mode of travel that can reach any place throughout Nélannie thanks to our amazing network of rivers & canals. Don't scorn them for transportation portals; if you know what to do, they can also provide high-quality transport.

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List of magic articles

Table of Contents

Types of magic

Runic magic

Runes

Rituals

Runaway ritual magic

Astral rituals

Alchemy and Enchantments

Intent-based magic

Materials

Crystalline materials and their use in magic

Blue Syndrome

Orichalcum

Hydrargyrum—Mercury

Caustic butterfly

Crimson rhubarb

Feisty lettuce

Plants contaminated with runaway ritual magic

Magical technologies and artefacts

Candied magic

Transportation portals

Nail tattoos and tattooers

Light-activated artefacts

The Royal Protector's pearls

Exposure to runaway ritual magic

Semaphore network

Canal and river barges

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