


When a mage connects to the void while they have a casting focus in their hands, they will feel their connection moderately eased. In turn, Voidal Mages are not as easily disconnected from the void and newer mages will find it a bit easier to focus on their connection. When connecting to the void the instrument may have some sort of mannerism of the casters aura glowing, for example: the strings of a lute glowed an ethereal color of the users aura.Ĭonnecting to the void while in physical possession of an Arcane Focus, with the item in hand, allows a Voidal Mage to establish a deeper connection to the void due to the voidal imbued properties of the tool. With this they may play a tune as their spells conjure up around them in an aesthetic such in the shape of notes or perhaps the spell seemed to dance to the songs tune. They may imbue a hand held instrument of sort as an Arcane Focus. Musical Instruments - Some might find themselves more at tune to the void while playing music.

When connecting to the void the blade may either ethereal runes that glow in the casters aura color or light up in their aura color in some mannerism. While they cannot be used in melee combat while you are creating your spell you may swing the blade to send forth your desired spells once created as an aesthetic way to cast. Swords / Daggers - Swords and Daggers may be used as a focus for casting. Connecting to the void with an Arcane Focus Bow creates an ethereal drawstring made out of the casters mana where they may manifest their projectile spell as an arrow. If the mage is far enough into their respective evocation they may produce their projectile bolts in the shape of an arrow with zero change to how the spell works. When the caster connects to the void with this focus they may emote an ethereal glow of their aura one way or another.īows - A well made bow can serve as a focus point for creating spells in an aesthetic way similar to drawing and shooting normal arrows. These are protective against one's own harsh evoked elements due to their nature as armor. Evocation magic channeled through the focus will wrap around the gauntlet and its user may aesthetically cast with punches in the air. Gauntlet - A well forged gauntlet can be imbued with the chaotic energies of the void and used as an Arcane Focus. When casters connect to the void with this focus the item would have an ethereal glow in their aura color. Though this type of focus would not protect from elements evoked due to the lack of distance from the caster, it is a more subtle way to use the boons of an Arcane Focus. Trinkets / Baubles - A ring, necklace or brooch can be used as one's Arcane Focus however, they must be held or worn upon the fingers. When casters connect to the void with this focus the writing upon the pages will begin to have an ethereal glow manifest in the casters aura. A grimoire can provide a benefit of recalling specific details of a spell the mage knows by thinking of the spell in turn, the pages will fill with knowledge of the spell. A mage can draw magic directly from words within the pages as an aesthetic way of casting. When connecting to the void with this focus an ethereal glow in the casters aura will radiate in some form on the staff.īooks / Grimoires - Filled with many pages, attached to the spine of a fine leather bound cover. Staffs are commonly also used in Voidal Rituals a standing beacon that assisting mages can focus on during a ritual.
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Staffs - Usually half the height to the full height of the mage these are one or two handed tools that allow a mage to conjure spells at its point with much more distance from themselves than a wand. When connecting to the void with this focus ethereal runes may shine in the casters aura upon the wand or it may glow in some mannerism in the casters aura. A wand may give the mage a bit of an easier time shaping their art with specific evocations or more precision with transfiguration. Wands - Spells are conjured at the tip of the wand and may be controlled and weaved with a flick of the wrist as opposed to using one's hands. They do not require an ST signature, unless an ST material is used in their creation. A mage must have access to an Obelisk or Tear in which they imbue the chaotic energy of the void into their desired Arcane Focus, utilizing a Focus Crystal or similarly capable gem, Magegold, or Arcanium to contain the energy. Most objects, when adorned with a Focus Crystal, may be imbued to be used as a casting focus.Īrcane Focuses requires a in Voidal Magic to create. It eases the strain of connecting to the void and allows one to evoke the chaotic elements of the void from a safe distance. The Arcane Focus has been an important tool in the arsenal of a Voidal Mage since the beginning of time.
