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...magic]]al energy", a power source that must be drawn on to produce magical effects. Not all [[arcanum|arcana]] include numen, and in those in which it does e

...cessarily come into contact with the object affected); it has a variety of effects; it can be invested in objects for later triggering. Many [[physics|physic ==Magical effects==

...o one would be able to calculate how to produce a magical effect, but such effects can be produced without a full conscious understanding of the working of th ..., notably including deceiving or augmenting the senses, but also including effects altering or controlling many other life processes. It also deals with emot

...'do''. The patterns of the [[warphole]] connections, the seemingly random effects of the [[Clarke chamber]]s... all of these are parts of some encrypted mess ...ash;the Society's work so far determining patterns in the Clarke chambers' effects and similar matters, but don't really believe there's any overarching riddl

...g [[transform]]ed by the mestral effects; a [[mestral turnskin]] under the effects of the spell, for instance, will not [[transfigurement|take their other for ...its subject against the ''direct'' effects of the mester, not the indirect effects. A rhegal application of the spell may prevent blades from appearing in th

...nd]]s. One of the many enigmas of Icathiria, Clarke chambers have diverse effects on those who venture within. ...Clarke chamber and its effect, in the hopes of learning how to predict the effects of a Clarke chamber based on its markings, but so far this aspiration has n

...s of powers, either depending on the powers' origin or the nature of their effects, and in any case they aren't guaranteed to work, and some powers may be mor ...lisman to be [[spark]]ed at will. Nevertheless, there are some particular effects that are particularly common. A few examples of powers especially common i

...r]]s can tap into the power of the land itself to produce powerful magical effects. Landworking has the arguable disadvantage that it relies on the goodwill ...gain its effects immediately, rather reserving the ability to call on its effects later.

...ut different long-term effects of exposure to different colors of mist, or effects that they may have on [[dream magic|magic]] cast within, none of these idea ...e necessary to see any results. Add in the difficulty of factoring in the effects of neighboring worlds, and it's easy to see why this hypothesis remains unv

...nergy that is expended at their use, but those with repeated or continuous effects seem to require access to an unlimited source of dream energy the origin of ...that the dream potential gathered but never used for spellcasting or other effects eventually bleeds off into the atmosphere. In principle, this could perhap

==Effects== ...water. It seems to be some kind of modifed soulstuff, and has deleterious effects on living—or [[undead]]—beings. Contact with most unliving mat

Wraiths are surrounded by an [[aura (wraith)|aura]] that has varying effects on other beings, living and undead, and in some cases on inanimate objects. ...]s; or they may generate an [[electric charge]] in the air. More esoteric effects have also been recorded.

...rvo may sometimes arise naturally. In [[Xi]], for instance, gravitational effects distort space enough to produce the effect—[[black hole]]s technicall [[Category:Effects]]

==Effects== The effects of banes vary, both qualitatively and quantitatively. In general, the more

...separate consideration. Not all celemologists are happy to classify such effects as transformations at all, preferring to consider them a discrete type of p ...the opposite result. Even when the transformation ''does'' have lingering effects, however, those are likely to be ''in addition to'' the momentary effect wh

...rt of strong magical [[enchantment]] becomes powerful enough to make other effects possible not anticipated by its creators (if it was created at all, and not In general, most effects carry over between [[world]]s within a given cosmos. A particular arcanum

...to a lesser degree on those who absorb it through their skin. The mist's effects are rather like inebriation due to alcohol, but do not lead to hangovers an ...lakes. Despite their different form, these bubbles have largely the same effects underwater as the mist does above, with roughly the same consequences both

...dition of the other. Bindings take many different forms and can have many effects, but the underlying principles seem to be the same. ...(void magic)|spell]]s and to other [[paracarminical magic|paracarminical]] effects are unclear. A few [[celemologist]]s believe that bindings are not truly m

...e a large number of rituals that they can employ to produce many different effects, as well as the [[ritual of petition]] which can give results possible with ...ugh the [[ritual of anticipation]], after which he can invoke the ritual's effects very quickly through the [[ritual of actuation]].

...mental effort of the caster is a key ingredient in spellcasting. Magical effects achieved by other means are called [[paracarminical magic]]s. ...ing conditions are common—and the same spell may have very different effects depending on when it is cast. Timing conditions need not depend on astrono

...often used to refer to, but it also applies to temporary magical auras and effects, and to those affecting areas rather than discrete objects. Living creatur Some enchantments have continuous effects that are simply always active, but many enchantments are quiescent until ac

...all manner of effects, and certain formulae of various sorts allow magical effects to be sparked by other impetuses as well, a phenomenon called [[dark]]. Co

...le bursts of strange and uncontrolled [[magic]]s that can have devastating effects on unprepared sailors. ...ave diverse effects, from [[agalmatation]] to disintegration. Among these effects, however, are natural [[portal]]s called [[rimgate]]s that may lead to the

...enefits: any [[spell (dream magic)|spell]]s that deal with fire have their effects boosted by the geis.

...e the ''only'' true enchantments of dream magic, all other lasting magical effects "pseudoenchantments" that are their mere consectaries. In the end, t ...ecific ways of using dream magic, as higher-level methods provided to work effects more efficiently without having to manipulate magic at the most basic level

...th, which, depending on the nature of those enchantments, may have various effects on any inhabitants. Since there are no recorded cases of godworlds dying, ...ager effects in comparison to what the gods themselves are capable of, but effects nonetheless that mortals could never produce alone. This is the origin of

...used for magical jewelry and other relatively small items with continuous effects, technically magical weapons, potions, and even such large and immobile ite ...malefic effects upon the user. Some cursed talismans also have beneficial effects if activated correctly; others are purely baneful.

...severe limitations on the geiseach and would have commensurately powerful effects; a geis never to say the word "trout" in the presence of a one-eyed woman i ...r even his family or other people and creatures close to him. Some of the effects are truly unusual; there are certain creatures, such as the [[falseworm]],

...[[onirarch]]s. The sleepless rat gets its name because it counteracts the effects of [[dream magic]] (and therefore metonymically of sleep itself); sleepless

..., the only magic that can affect heroes. Another, rarely used, set of effects is collectively called "[[kechla]]". Through kechla, a hero can be con ...s is the case. In any case, on their becoming gods, most of the other effects of their herodom cease; a god who was a former hero is no longer subject to

...hemicals, Aadion seems physically barren, but all sorts of strange magical effects play over its surface, some of which seem to be some sort of [[immaterialit ...ential for considerable power, and the physical changes that accompany its effects may give it an intimidation factor quite beyond its primary results.

...three Athweleny calendars, and the current circle influences what magical effects are easiest to produce. ...ences an enormous area. The origin of the Web is obscure, but some of its effects are clear; among other things, Alapi for some reason frequently causes to a

...ysical objects that make use of [[physical law|laws of nature]] to produce effects are applications of technology. Something as simple as a wheel, or even an ...om the future, at the possible cost of changing the past (though the exact effects of this depend on precisely how time travel works for him).

...|demon]]s, both apparently ultimately creatures of magic, have significant effects on life and events everywhere in the cosmos. ...erelei)|mage]]s make in their brain and body chemistry lead to significant effects elsewhere, even without the mages' conscious awareness of how they're doing

...ver, to learn to control the élan vital more consciously, achieving effects that may be impossible through other means. This process is called magic,

...e pape is important in tapping it to cast spells and perform other magical effects. [[Low magic]] resides within various objects in different forms, and must

...ible, albeit very difficult, to do so with creative combination of magical effects. Generally such mighty [[magic]]s are necessary that the involvement is re ...different magic systems in different cosmoi, but have essentially the same effects. At least one particular panypar, the [[magic doorknob]], even allows trav

...tle arcanum that leans toward altering the interiors of things, or setting effects to trigger at later times. Also fairly common, no doubt because Nalans ass ...harnessed the Pale to create their own arcana that do not have such direct effects, the best known of which are [[Haluan magic]] and [[phantasmia]]. These ma

...iving off the land, but of augmenting their natural resources with magical effects. Some whisper that the salvage-men's powers extend to actually [[resurrect

...n their own. In any case, dreamwards only protect against direct physical effects of dream magic; they might prevent a person from being [[transformation|tra ...limited. There are some overarching darks that define whole categories of effects and powers, and facilitate the creation of narrower darks within those cate

...imited protection and reinforcement to the molded structures, reducing the effects of erosion and dissolution and other destructive processes, and even allowi ...ritual of landworking, the ritual of excavation is just the opposite; the effects it is capable of producing are cruder and less exact. It merely allows the

...can be produced by a variety of different mechanisms, all with similar end effects. Some efflammatory creatures simply produce [[magic]]al fire with no fuel

...at the various colors of constellations may have, but also includes active effects that constellations may choose to assert. The details of these powers vary ...]s, to transform them into new beings, or to otherwise work fairly radical effects. ([[Chorione]], a constellation in the [[veigur]] of [[Vlastach]], is a ca

...cants are considered [[natural creature]]s for the purposes of landworking effects. ...vice to Vlastach, a dedicant is granted a number of [[boon]]s—either effects they can produce using Vlastach's power, or alterations or abilities that a

...her conditions may also vary between vegari, which may have unique magical effects or other differentiating characteristics. While the vegari are physically

...nt some of the hydraulic serum from their skeletal tubes, though the exact effects of the fluid vary. The gry does store extra reservoirs of hydraulic serum

...ers is to give them additional [[numen]] they can use for powerful magical effects, or store in [[spurgel]]s for later employment—including numen of exo Even if the long-term effects turn out not to be completely calamitous, some of the actions the Coalition

...his last use should be approached with caution, however, as there are side effects to burning some kind of wood—burning [[spirit ash]] releases (or crea

...random. In any case, Clarke chambers have a very wide variety of possible effects, including many possibilities that are totally outside the capabilities of

...ure. Not everything, however, has returned just to how it was. Some side effects of the Ravaging and works of the bonelords have spawned new creatures, such

...The Citadel is placed far enough from Diddu's surface that it escapes the effects of the [[mester]]s; in particular, almost alone of Diddu's inhabitants, at

...njunction with those with different thedy powers to empower telesmata with effects they could not produce on their own, and Sena [[charmsmith]]s may enlist th

...pier and refreshed. If multiple such quantities are in its proximity, the effects accumulate. On the other hand, quantities matching a paque's foul jin have

...dri can tolerate eating meat in an advanced state of decay with no adverse effects. (This is no doubt an adaptation stemming from their necessity for frequen

...dener]]s can use subtle means to grow wands of a wide variety of different effects, and may be much sought after and highly paid for their skills.

...o act irrationally during a crisis, and more susceptible to certain mental effects—not to direct [[mind control]] or [[possession]], which apparitions t

...ing]]s are as susceptible as any other object to Aarven's transformational effects. A living person may change into a different [[gender]], an entirely diffe ...and contents of which seems to not be subject to the usual transformative effects that pervade the city. Those staying at the Still House are as safe from t

...ing the duplication must be familiar with its workings and understand what effects a given change is likely to have.

...h toxins they can inject in victims with their bite. The compositions and effects of the toxins vary; many choriontics have venom which [[paralysis|paralyzes

...ecoming its kaptara part. There are also various spells and other magical effects known that can transform one or more klana into tzanteii.

...]], notable both for its unusual [[ring torus|ring]] [[shape]] and for the effects of its [[moon]]s, which seem to be associated with [[rhegus|rhege]] that co ...and [[physicist]]s are few and fledgeless, and partly because the unusual effects of Gala's moons has proved a more exciting field of study.

...may be misinterpreted as implying that they don't care about its immediate effects on the sufferer.

...l contain many things that can cause pain, discomfort, or other unpleasant effects. While sometimes Jhero Magoni traps a solitary victim alone in a cloister,

...some, like the [[lady's hand]], that can cause painful rashes or other ill effects, and some, such as the [[butcher vine]], the [[clapper tree]], and the [[ua

...itly allow for such, there may still be effective variation due to magical effects. Thus two planes may differ in such factors as the rate of flow of [[time] ...plane can produce some kind of changes in another plane close to it. Such effects may, however, be determined by other factors than geometrical distance.

...residents of those shees are likely to have taken measures to minimize the effects.

...]] out of the ænified body. (Why it didn't simply combine these two effects into a single spell is probably because it wished to leave open the option

...evious resources the process didn't go perfectly, and there were some side effects.

...and illusions. Because its nature so contravenes Jijian's normal magical effects, many people believe that verity may have an unnatural origin. It is commo

..., the fact that the Wanderers do their deeds in umbrils ensures that their effects rebound and resonate across the worlds and planes.

...pressures; this [[shadesblood]] may burn like [[acid]], or may have other effects. Some shades gain the ability to heal others by touch as well as healing t

...les exist of this occurring to extrapolate general conclusions as to usual effects. Whatever happens to the crystal world's interior, it does seem that the b

...n [[atom]]s are small enough that [[quantum mechanics|quantum mechanical]] effects apply and their positions and shapes can't be precisely defined, many of th

...ng]]s, if applicable, the better to supply the needed [[oxygen]] (or other effects of [[respiration]]). Some ambates even have separate [[brain]]s, or at lea

...ercise the near-strangehold over magical development that it once did, its effects can still be seen in some aspects of Eolan society. The influence that art

...her powers are many and diverse. There are, however, some [[spell]]s and effects she particularly favors. With the [[encrustation]] spell, she immobilizes

...the hands of [[demon (Vlastach)|demon]]s or other fell beings, but by the effects of a powerful mortal devotee of the then-new discipline of [[landreaving]],

...clear how much is really due to their efforts and how much due to the same effects of [[ontological resonance]] responsible for the existence of such phenomen

...asionally gnash together like giant jaws. Some of the organs have unusual effects on certain [[life form|living things]]: some flower-like growths called [[s

...oney to fund the Contra rebels in Nicaragua. On True Earth, the long-term effects on the administration were minimal; Reagan's popularity plummeted in the sh

...rticularly those that produced particular pollution or other unsavory side effects. In time, seeing their world covered with smog and filth, even the lowest

...tunately, this seems to have some severe [[psychology|psychological]] side effects, and mad users of ostination, called [[Bisobai]], sometimes descend upon re

..., but [[glyver]]s who master their art are capable of potent and versatile effects.

...[animal]]s than they are to plants. Still, on some [[world]]s [[magic]]al effects geared toward plants affect fungi as well, though this seems to be more a f

...those who stray too far from Plex's surface. What exactly triggers these effects is unknown, and it may be entirely random, though there certainly has been

...the mistorium, but can with practice exert enough influence to engage the effects necessary to produce particular potions. Still, in order to create a speci

...positions, the existence, and number, of supers on Ganyak has had indirect effects on the world's political landscape, as well. Due to the efforts of superhe