Dis-"Enchanted"

Rocket Man · 06-16-2010, 10:26 PM

Artifacts can be a cool part of an IN game. But in a game that says repeatedly that its supernatural abilities are not "magic," I find myself really turned off by the term Enchantment, used to describe the making of these artifacts. Does anyone have suggestions for re-naming the skill?

My own thoughts so far:

--Artificing

--Crafting

--Shaping

--Making

--Working

--Composing (in keeping with the musical theme)

If any of these collide with existing IN terms, don't hesitate to point it out ... I have nearly all the books, but don't always remember every last bit of vocabulary.

Jason · 06-16-2010, 10:33 PM

I have been using "artificer" for anyone who makes artifacts, probably inspired by my Magic: The Gathering days.

Kelly Pedersen · 06-16-2010, 10:45 PM

"Imbuing", perhaps, implying the addition of supernatural power to natural objects.

"Exalting", for a similar feel, but with more implications of improving compared to the merely mortal.

"Transubstanting", although you'd have to change Eli's Attunement by the same name. :-)

JCD · 06-20-2010, 03:31 PM

Enhancing?

Resonating (as in 'resonating with the Symphony)

Hmm. Music terms. Infusing?

Tuning?

Corporeal artifacts: Imprinting, since most of it is simple imprinting the soul of the character onto the device.

robkelk · 06-20-2010, 05:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JCD

Hmm. Music terms. Infusing?

Tuning?

Embellishing?

Jason · 06-20-2010, 10:34 PM

"Composing" or "Recording" (for celestials, extending the music/Symphony metaphor)

"Weaving" (for ethereals, who see the Symphony as the Tapestry)

06-16-2010, 10:26 PM	#1
Rocket Man Petitioner: Word of IN Filk Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Longmont, CO	Dis-"Enchanted" Artifacts can be a cool part of an IN game. But in a game that says repeatedly that its supernatural abilities are not "magic," I find myself really turned off by the term Enchantment, used to describe the making of these artifacts. Does anyone have suggestions for re-naming the skill? My own thoughts so far: --Artificing --Crafting --Shaping --Making --Working --Composing (in keeping with the musical theme) If any of these collide with existing IN terms, don't hesitate to point it out ... I have nearly all the books, but don't always remember every last bit of vocabulary. __________________ “It's not railroading if you offer the PCs tickets and they stampede to the box office, waving their money. Metaphorically speaking” --Elizabeth McCoy, In Nomine Line Editor Author: "What Doesn't Kill Me Makes Me Stronger"

06-16-2010, 10:33 PM	#2
Jason Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Boston, MA	Re: Dis-"Enchanted" I have been using "artificer" for anyone who makes artifacts, probably inspired by my Magic: The Gathering days.

06-16-2010, 10:45 PM	#3
Kelly Pedersen Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Saskatoon, SK, Canada	Re: Dis-"Enchanted" "Imbuing", perhaps, implying the addition of supernatural power to natural objects. "Exalting", for a similar feel, but with more implications of improving compared to the merely mortal. "Transubstanting", although you'd have to change Eli's Attunement by the same name. :-)

06-20-2010, 03:31 PM	#4
JCD Join Date: May 2008 Location: Birthplace of the Worst Pizza on the Planet	Re: Dis-"Enchanted" Enhancing? Resonating (as in 'resonating with the Symphony) Hmm. Music terms. Infusing? Tuning? Corporeal artifacts: Imprinting, since most of it is simple imprinting the soul of the character onto the device.

06-20-2010, 10:34 PM	#6
Jason Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Boston, MA	Re: Dis-"Enchanted" "Composing" or "Recording" (for celestials, extending the music/Symphony metaphor) "Weaving" (for ethereals, who see the Symphony as the Tapestry)