[Path/Book Magic] An Emerald Primer

[Astromancer]

The method puts me in mind of the secret book that Jade Fox stole in Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon.

[Astromancer]

Originally Posted by Cernig

Start with creating/purifying a magical sanctum and magical instuments such as a knife or sword, wand, incense censer etc. (Or aiding your tutor to do so). Then add the ability to see what is not there, to banish it and to protect from it. Only after you learn to "put down" do you learn to "call up" and then move on to other rituals.

So...a basic grimoire might look like:
Cleansing
Ward
Curse Sanctum
Empower

Scry
Aura Reading
Dispel Ritual
Banish
Exorsize

Summon
Bind
Fetish

I still like your list Cernig. It would be a useful basic list in any setting with Path/Book magic. As such it's of universal use and could inspire and instruct those setting up the basics of Wizardry in any setting because it is about those basics. Once again thank-you.

[Astromancer]

Does anyone think a Pyramid article covering a probable (i.e. useable in a wide variety of Fantasy setting) Wizard's Library for Path/Book mages would be a good idea?

[Fred Brackin]

Originally Posted by Astromancer

Does anyone think a Pyramid article covering a probable (i.e. useable in a wide variety of Fantasy setting) Wizard's Library for Path/Book mages would be a good idea?

I don't know if its a good idea but I want it desperately.

[Prince Charon]

Originally Posted by Fred Brackin

I don't know if its a good idea but I want it desperately.

Oh, yes. That would be quite helpful.

[Philosopher Rogue]

I've always thought the best first spell a wizard or any "book magic" type should learn is a basic Light spell, so they can study all night without spending money on candles and the risk of burning down the place with all the books.

The "library card" of a Mage Guild would be casting a light spell. If you can do that, come on in! You've got a minimum of talent and a desire for knowledge.

The power of words, to some The First Words.. "Let there be Light."

Anyway, just my thoughts.

[Anders]

Originally Posted by Philosopher Rogue

I've always thought the best first spell a wizard or any "book magic" type should learn is a basic Light spell, so they can study all night without spending money on candles and the risk of burning down the place with all the books.

The "library card" of a Mage Guild would be casting a light spell. If you can do that, come on in! You've got a minimum of talent and a desire for knowledge.

The power of words, to some The First Words.. "Let there be Light."

Anyway, just my thoughts.

I'd allow wizards to buy it as an Accessory Perk.

[Fred Brackin]

Originally Posted by Anders

I'd allow wizards to buy it as an Accessory Perk.

It would certainly be hard to fit into the Path/Book framework. Doing a 10 minute ritual to avoid lighting a candle seems like a bit much.

[Astromancer]

A book of Gainful Illuminations with a few simple spells allowing greater control over light and fire would be a shrewd started book. Or at least I get the impression you guys would go for that sort of thing.

[Astromancer]

Anyone know a good source of weird words that mean book?