Illusion Magic

Illusion Magic is the school of magical image projection. Popular among actors and politicians, Illusion allows the caster to project one or multiple copies of themselves, or visually alter and even hide their appearance or that of their spell's target. Sound can also be added or obfuscated with Anemantic spell adjustments.

Utility

Illusion Magic allows a caster to project images visible to others, often with associated sound through the added use of Anemancy. Spells are classified into two main categories, depending upon the intended accuracy of the projection. Those viewing the Illusions are typically unable to discern which class was used if viewing only the end results.
Illusion spells are always incorporeal by themselves, a trick of the light - and sometimes of sound.

Holography

A hologram is meant to perfectly mimic an actual item, creature, or individual. This could be done in a recorded form, as with holographic photography, or as a live display.
The spells create a holographic duplicate of the target which perfectly mimics their actions, including any sounds if an anemantic aspect is included within the spell. Holograms do not need to be exact replicas of their target to function, as they can vary in certain aspects such as sizing, but they are wholly recognizable as a perfect facsimile of the spell's target.
Holography spells are fairly straightforward and require little in the way of maintenance once cast unless projecting for extended periods or trying to mask the casting and subsequent hologram from its target.

Merography

Merography spells are more challenging by their very nature. A merogram does not create a perfect copy of the target, but rather combines the targeted object, creature, or individual with other display alterations, depending upon the spell cast. These spells could be used to mask an individual to appear as someone else, add or combine appearance characteristics, or even hide their visual presence. The most talented Illusion mages can also create the appearance of objects which do not exist, a useful talent for concealing doorways or creating imaginary deterrents.
It's important to note that merographs intended to conceal appearances are different than Transmutation spells, which actually change the shape of their subject. Transmutation requires a conservation of mass, thereby limiting the scale of the changes, while Merography merely provides the illusion of a change, with nothing tangible to touch aside from the original shape of the spell's target.
As with holography, the merogram will rely upon its target to dictate its actions when cast upon a living creature, although figures created through merography can also react to mental commands from the caster or target. The caster must continue to hold their vision of the spell's manifestation for the full duration of the channeled spell.
Live merographs are known for temporarily reverting to holographs when this image is not maintained with the channel, although refocusing one's attention on the needed appearance will quickly resolve the issue.

Runed Illusions

With the advancement of modern technologies and Technoarcana, the ways the people of Vazdimet interact with Magic have evolved. Most notable among these is the merger of Runework and Illusion Magic, thrusting these spells into mainstream communication and entertainment.
Holography and merography are used in equal measure for a wide variety of holovids, from news and documentaries to dramas and action adventure flicks. Illusion Magic also allows face to face conversations, with the help of electronic devices carrying tyrellium crystals and Runework programming.
Advanced arcana programming even allow merographic adjustments to the results, from basic visual filters to match the recipient's lighting conditions or alter the sender's physical appearance to adjust for certain insecurities, to fully artifical Illusion glamors to replace the sender's appearance entirely.

Parent Technologies

• Oramathea

Children Technologies

• holography

Famous Holovid Stars

With the advancement of Illusion Magic into the realm of large-scale entertainment, prominent personalities have gained fame and notoriety, as well.
Most beloved among The Freeholds, intergalactic action adventure star Lucas James, better known by his stage name, Rock Danger, has won the hearts and minds of fans of all ages.
Charismatic gameshow host Selkirk Nero has found his way into the majority of homes across the Sparnell Confederation for his work on Five Hundred Fun Ways to Die.
In the political sphere, Libaran President Razalle Bosa has taken great pains to remain at the forefront of everyone's thoughts.

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