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Sorcery is the attempt to manipulate the divine powers of the cosmos through human will. Much of it is derived from Chinese cosmology and Taoist philosophy. Sorcerers often learn these by studying ancient Chinese texts, or by bargaining for rituals from strange beings. | Sorcery is the attempt to manipulate the divine powers of the cosmos through human will. Much of it is derived from Chinese cosmology and Taoist philosophy. Sorcerers often learn these by studying ancient Chinese texts, or by bargaining for rituals from strange beings. | ||
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A sorcerer chooses a particular phase or movement (element) to achieve a particular magical effect. The manifestations and materials for the ritual have to be appropriate to the right movement. The sorcerer then constructs the appropriate ritual, based on complexity and desired scope. Environmental factors (season, direction, planet in the sky, etc.) can affect the chances of success of the Ritual Activation Test. | A sorcerer chooses a particular phase or movement (element) to achieve a particular magical effect. The manifestations and materials for the ritual have to be appropriate to the right movement. The sorcerer then constructs the appropriate ritual, based on complexity and desired scope. Environmental factors (season, direction, planet in the sky, etc.) can affect the chances of success of the Ritual Activation Test. | ||
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Once a particular ritual is formulated, it cannot be changed, only increased in scope, etc. A new ritual will have to be formulated for new effects. | Once a particular ritual is formulated, it cannot be changed, only increased in scope, etc. A new ritual will have to be formulated for new effects. | ||
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