The largest and most stable output of ordinary mages in Netheril is the magic scroll. Linking the magic web to the scroll is equivalent to casting the spell again. Of course, there are some differences in reality.
In addition, drawing the arcane geometric figures on the scroll also takes a lot of time.
Therefore, no matter which mage he is, it is basically impossible to convert all idle spellcasting abilities into magic scrolls and store them.
If you have a printing press, you only need to use your idle spellcasting ability before going to bed to connect the magic network to the quasi-magic scroll prepared in advance.
The convenience is comparable to the 5-level spell [Create Arcane Crystal], which greatly improves the mage's utilization of his own spellcasting ability.
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The arcane geometric figures on magic scrolls are required to be relatively fine and uniform. If you want to print quasi-magic scrolls, ordinary engraving printing is not a good choice.
There is nothing wrong with the engraving itself. No matter how fine it is, it can be made through the alchemy circle. However, Sha Duo does not know much about modern printing on earth. He has tried several printing methods himself and has produced various quasi-magic scrolls.
All kinds of questions.
Either the ink is uneven or there is excess ink, and the yield rate is not high.
It doesn't matter if it's a low-level scroll, since the ink is cheap anyway, but if it's a mid- or high-level scroll, it's hard to accept. If you include the failure rate when connecting to the magic network, there's a high probability of losing money.
Maybe someone in Netheril can improve the ordinary engraving printing process so that it can batch print qualified quasi-magical scrolls, but Shado alone can't think of a way in a short time.
Moreover, there was a better way in front of him, which made him even less motivated to improve the process.
[Transcription] This level 1 spell brought back from [Projection Plane·Arcane Empire] is almost born for printing, and it also has a specific evolutionary direction. In the Arcane Empire, it is directly called [Printing]
Technique].
You can print ordinary ink traces or magic traces in batches.
The Arcane Empire does have a printing press. Although Xia Duo has never seen a real one, he has read books about printing and has some understanding of printing presses.
Unlike mechanical creations that achieve specific functions through complex structures, magic items and spells are the core. As long as you know the specific spells, you can easily design the corresponding magic items.
There may be differences between the printing press designed by Chateau and the original version of Arcane Empire, but the core functions are the same, ensuring the stable operation of the core spell [Printing].
After returning from the projection plane of the Arcane Empire, Shado has been busy advancing. After watching the Arcane Competition, he is busy studying spell books. Although the printing press is on his list of plans, it is very low on the list.
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If he had known that he might face a drow invasion and the unknown crisis brought about by the scarlet flashing star, he would have set up a printing press and desperately hoarded magic scrolls.
Thinking about it now, I really regret it, but it's not too late now. After all, the drow haven't really come to kill him yet. This is actually a routine preparation for him.
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While Chateau was busy designing the printing press, far to the east of Conifera City, in a small town on the northwest border of Cormanzo, the Silverleaf family was busy packing up their belongings and preparing to flee.
The entire family settlement was filled with an aura of panic, but at this critical moment, the family elder O'Brien blocked outside the room of the patriarch Oripus.
Seeing his son's calm expression, O'Brien's anger became even more intense. If he hadn't been worried about being discovered by other tribesmen, he would have almost roared, "Why didn't you discuss such a big thing with me before going to human territory?"
?!"
"Father, I have already discussed this matter with my two uncles."
"Have we discussed it?!" O'Brien's eyes widened, and his long ears trembled with extreme anger, and his anger even caused the surrounding magic network to faintly move.
Patriarch Oripus finally couldn't help but frowned, and his tone became slightly more serious, "Father, do you want to fight me? In front of other younger members of the family? You are so old, can you be more mature?
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"Am I immature?" What bothered O'Brien the most was his son saying this, so he even forgot the original purpose of coming to find his son, and just stared at this point, hoping that Oripus would explain it clearly.
Oripus took a deep breath and managed to keep his mentality from collapsing. He pulled O'Brien into the room, closed the door, and softened his tone slightly, "Father, I didn't tell you in advance because I was worried that there would be one more insider.
, there is just one more risk of leakage, can you understand what I say?"
After hearing his son's serious explanation, O'Brien was no longer so angry, so he said, "I am not a talkative elf! If you tell me in advance, I will definitely be able to keep the secret."
"Yes, I know you will definitely keep the secret." Oripus' tone was already very weak. In private situations, there was no need to maintain the majesty of the patriarch. He was coaxing his father almost like a child.
"Then why go to Savile Territory?" O'Brien asked again.
This is the key!
Oripus knew that his father actually didn't care whether he received notice in advance or not. After so many years, he should have gotten used to it, but one thing was that Savile Territory was indeed a sensitive area for his father.
But at the moment, it is true that only the Saville Territory is the most suitable place for temporary refuge. Oripus could not bear to deceive his father, so he said:
"I got accurate information. The drow have broken through the defense line and appeared on the surface. They are not far from the north bank of the Tessa River, very close to us. Maybe they will hit Sif City tomorrow, and Sif City does not have a Mystery Lock.
, it is impossible to stop the Zall attack, we must leave as soon as possible."
"Really?!" O'Brien was shocked. He only knew that his family was going to live in human territory temporarily, but he did not expect that the threat of drow was already close at hand.
"It's true. Apart from us, only the Yuehen family in Xif City knows about this situation. I also learned about it from them."
Hearing the name "Moonhen Family", O'Brien showed a look of surprise. Among the elves, those whose family names bear the imprint of "Sun, Moon and Star" all belong to the "high-ranking families", or branches of the upper-ranking families, at least they used to be.
It is indeed possible that the Yuehen family knows such information.
But even though he knew that the drow might be about to attack Sif City, O'Brien was still a little reluctant to go to the Saville Territory. He looked at his son with some flattery, "Then why don't we go to other big cities? Big cities have mystery locks.
, it will definitely be able to block the drow!"
"There are indeed mythical locks in big cities, but big cities also have local forces in big cities. How can a small family like us who have fled there be allowed to enter without being raided? Even if we do, the Drow war is ongoing.
Who knows if we will be forced to join the war! It’s better to side with the humans. As long as Cormanthor is still there, they won’t dare to do anything to us.”
Oripus said quietly.
At this time, he was very envious of the Yuehen family. With the care of the master family, he could hide in a big city with mysterious locks at a very small price. However, compared to other uninformed elves in Xif City,
I don’t know how lucky the Yinye family is.
Oripus's words made O'Brien fall into deep thought. At this time, he already knew why the family went to Savileland, and at the same time, he finally felt the difficulty for his son to maintain the family.
Regarding the incident ninety years ago when his son gathered his two younger brothers to oust him from the position of patriarch, O'Brien was finally relieved. His son was indeed better than him, at least in terms of family management.
"I'm going to see if the tribesmen need help."
After saying that, O'Brien quickly left his son's room.
In the room, Oripus showed a wry smile, "Father, I hope you can stay in this state forever!"