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===Arcane Magical Writings=== | ===Arcane Magical Writings=== | ||
To record an arcane spell in written form, a character uses complex notation that describes the magical forces involved in the spell. This is not a language. All arcane casters use the same system of symbols no matter what her native language or culture. However, each character uses the system in | To record an arcane spell in written form, a character uses complex notation that describes the magical forces involved in the spell. This is not a language, and is not subject to the Linguistics Skill. All arcane casters use the same system of symbols no matter what her native language or culture. However, each character uses the system in their | ||
10 + 4x [[Read Magic (Spell)]] automatically deciphers a magical writing without a skill check. If the person who created the magical writing is on hand to help the reader, success is also automatic. | |||
Once a character deciphers a particular magical writing, she does not need to decipher it again. Deciphering a magical writing allows the reader to identify the spell and gives some idea of its effects (as explained in the spell description). If the magical writing was a scroll and the reader can cast arcane spells, she can attempt to use the scroll. | Once a character deciphers a particular magical writing, she does not need to decipher it again. Deciphering a magical writing allows the reader to identify the spell and gives some idea of its effects (as explained in the spell description). If the magical writing was a scroll and the reader can cast arcane spells, she can attempt to use the scroll. | ||