Editing Bachariko (section)

==Magic==

===Blood Magicians===

Blood Magic is seen as primitive and the tool or cults by the sophisticated Cities of the Twin Cities of Glass, however, it has a proud and long tradition and is the engrained method in the splintered lands of the former [[Other_kingdoms|Sandstone Empire]]. The Spirit world can be seen, bribed and affected by Sacrifice, and the blood of Kings is the most prized. However, what constitutes Royal blood requires details Family Trees, Astrological Charts and details histories, and the Orchid Shamans and High Priest are always looking for new sources, or lost bloodlines. This Magic of the South focuses on communion and transcendence by special shamans and court Astrologers and Alchemist to gauge what amount of blood is needed to bribe fate to the required course. Example effects are limited weather control, disease and spiritual healing, and divination. One of the Strangest aspects of the Blood Magic is its use in extending the life of some of the corrupt kings, who feed certain flowers and herbs that bloom in moon-light a portion of there Royal blood, and follow rigid patterns of diet and behavior to live decades beyond their subjects. The Sacrifice of the ruling class has raised an interesting dynamic of ruled and subject, and the role of King is a hard road.

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The blood magic of the [[Other_kingdoms|Sandstone Empire]] allows a variety of effects. The following is a short list of spells. Each blood magic spell requires a minimum amount of blood to activate the spell. Some spells require blood from animals, specific people, or a certain blood type.

''Sanguine mist'': a cloud of reddish vapor that emits from the magician's wound. It is used to obscure an opponent's vision. Unfortunately, it also obscures the magician's vision.
''Blood knives'': spikes and knives composed of solidified blood erupt from the magician's wound.
''The Blood is the Life'': the magician uses blood (usually fresh from his or her own wrist) to increase the size of one's livestock and crops. 
''Blood bond'': an empathic link between two people who have ritually shared blood.

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===Orchid Shamans===

Orchid Shamans, also called the Orchidaceae Eaters, are an ancient group dating from the earliest settlers of the marshes and flood plains of the rivers and islands of southern Spice lands. They are Eclectic magicians, however they focus on the cultivation of plants and herbs, flowers and diet as a way of extending perception into the other world, prolonging life and physical training as an art form. The High priest is the oldest, well versed member of the order, who hold the secrets of the order, and is guarded by the disciples of the Order, who along with the Silent Brothers hunt unnatural and mundane threat to the common people, and sending expeditions to find new herbs and plants to add to there impressive and expansive gardens and botanical gardens.

-- by stephen_dean

Advantages: Combat Reflexes [15], Enhanced Defense (parry) [15], Fit [15], Metabolism Control [5/level], Trained by a Master [30]
Disadvantages: Curious [-5] 
Skills: Area Knowledge, Diagnosis, Esoteric Medicine, Gardening, Herb Lore, Naturalist, Pharmacy (herbal)

-- by shanoxilt