In Netheril, magic, and of course spells in particular, can usually be divided into three major categories, namely creation, change and mind.
Among them, creation, as the name suggests, often involves making something out of nothing. Of course, this is obvious, and everything always has a source, but at least it seems like something extra comes out of thin air.
For example, spells such as [Mage Armor], [Fireball], and [Summon Mount] can all be classified as creative.
The change system is mainly the change of the state of the object itself. Of course, the object is not limited to living or dead objects, or even the plane itself or some conceptual event.
For example, [Mage's Hand], [Flying], [Transform into Earth and Stone], [Dispel Magic], [Teleport], etc., are all transformation spells.
The final spiritual system involves consciousness, senses, and even the soul and self. For example, the series of judgment spells mastered by Sha Duo and the later newly created [Psychic Link] fall into this category.
These three categories are not absolute. This is just a simple distinction based on experience. It is not impossible for a spell to span two categories, or even three categories.
For example, the magic on the dragon skin scroll that Xia Duo possessed, which he obtained from the elf refugees, blocked teleportation over a large area and restricted flight. This was obviously the transformation system.
And lightning attacks that are indiscriminate except for the caster undoubtedly belong to the creative system.
In other words, this spell contains elements of both categories, so it can actually be classified into either category.
In addition, there are some special spells such as necromancy or prophecy, which can actually be classified into these three categories and are classified according to the specific spell effects.
From this perspective, magic is actually more like an applied technology. Most people study magic not for the various principles behind the magic, but to achieve a certain purpose.
Even among arcanists, there are a few who pursue the highest realm of magic and don't care about the external impact it brings!
Becoming an arcanist is not closer to the truth, but closer to power and the peak of power. Even Shado's original purpose of learning magic was not pure.
Even now, it is just a little more ideal. If the ideal can be combined with reality and has the possibility of realization, then it is called ideal.
If not, it can only be called a fantasy.
Xia Duo doesn't have the qualifications to dream now. Maybe those great arcane masters can, and they can even draw people from all over the world to join them in fooling around with them for one of their fantasy.
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While reading the writings of Archmage Greta and spreading his thoughts as much as possible, Xia Duo felt as if he was about to fall asleep.
Fortunately, the tea leaves were brewed in time, and the original penetrating fresh smell of the original Bonu leaves had become vaguely absent at this time.
Occasionally smelling it would make people feel refreshed, but the stimulation was still too shallow. Xia Duo ignored the fact that the water was still a bit hot and took a sip.
First, the tea itself was boiling hot, and then a strong sense of coolness erupted from the mouth and went straight to the forehead.
It's a bit like mint. Xia Duo ate mint candies on earth and drank mint juleps from elves after time travel, but the coolness still only stayed in the direct feeling of the body.
But the tea brewed from Bonu leaves is different. The water temperature itself is very hot, and the coolness is more like a reflection on the soul, making people feel refreshed.
The biggest difference between it and mint is that mint is still cool after being cooled. The taste of mint itself has no layering, while Bonu tea, after being cooled, becomes warm again.
The warmth and softness at the spiritual level, as if a pair of invisible little hands are soothing the tired spirit, but this soothing does not cause drowsiness, but makes people extra awake.
I have to say, this Bonu tea is simply the best gift for spell casters!
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Chateau continued to read "Gretta's Psychic Protection" while drinking tea. Except for the introduction on the working principles of psychic spells in the beginning, there was almost nothing in the back.
The principles introduced by Greta are actually not very different from those studied by Chateau himself, which also affirms Chateau's research.
The so-called psychic spells are indeed based on the caster's own mind, projecting part of his consciousness and will to affect others.
Therefore, it may eventually lead to two branches. Chateau had speculated before, and this time, he also saw a similar statement in Greta's book.
Some mages who specialize in psychic spells tend to strengthen their own minds and wills, thereby enhancing the impact of projection.
Some mages prefer to amplify the influence of their own minds and wills during the projection process, while also weakening the target's will.
Of course, they can also be done at the same time, depending on the specific mage's attainments in the field of spiritual magic.
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Archmage Greta knows psychic magic, which Shado has known for a long time. The princess even sent her here to interrogate Aquilaine about Lord Hawke.
But whether Greta specializes in psychic magic, Shado is not sure, but now, through the book "Gretta's Psychic Protection" in his hand, he feels that the other party may really be quite sophisticated in the field of psychic magic.
!
When the two of them traded, they talked about exchanging [Psychic Barrier] for [Psychic Link], but in fact, there is not only one [Psychic Barrier] spell in this book.
It's a whole series of spells about psychic protection!
There are levels 1 to 3 of the [Strong Will] series, which mainly focus on strengthening one's own will to resist psychic magic. This is also a psychic protection spell attached to the common [Psychic Amulet] on the market.
From rings 3 to 5, there is also the [Will Shield] series, which mainly focuses on external protection, mainly reflected in the will. If the enemy attacks from consciousness or other angles, the effect will be compromised.
Then there is the fully protective [Psychic Barrier], ranging from 6 to 8 rings.
This is almost the perfect upgrade route for a novice mage to start from scratch and become a spiritual protection mage!
Of course, this book is not very long and does not record all the spells in these three series. There is only one level 1 [Strong Will], one level 3 [Will Shield] and one level 6 [Psychic Barrier].
However, in the book, Greta gives the ideas for increasing the level, as well as the effects that the corresponding high-level spells should have, which may not be enough for ordinary mages.
But for Xia Duo, what is the difference between this and putting the entire series of spells directly in front of him?
And all he paid was a 7-ring [Psychic Link] learning scroll, which made him a lot of money!
Well, maybe Archmage Greta really wants to show her favor to him and is investing in him. After all, in that case, the other party can say nothing and not mention the transaction!
Xia Duo was thoughtful, maybe what Greta said about the Seven Towers spreading his reputation really had only advantages and no disadvantages.
After he no longer had any worries in his soul, he re-examined the matter and his attitude changed slightly.