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  • Summoning 7 of the Shipwrights Scry Barnacle

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    Lore: The art of Summoning 7 is a deeply ingrained tradition among the island nations and great naval powers of Saṃsāra. Its practitioners, often master shipwrights and seasoned captains, do not concern themselves with land-bound spirits or otherworldly demons. Their focus is solely on the ocean and the myriad of minor, symbiotic spirits that inhabit…

  • Summoning 12 of the Dew Gem Terrarium

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    Lore: The discipline known as Summoning 12 is perhaps the most gentle and symbiotic branch of the binding arts practiced in Saṃsāra. Its followers, who often call themselves Environmental Stewards or Geodancers, operate on the core belief that the health of the natural world is a reflection of its spiritual harmony. They do not seek…

  • Summoning 313 of the Surveyors Spirit Level

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    Lore: Within the broader, perilous art of Summoning and Binding, there exists a highly practical and foundational discipline known as Summoning 313. Its practitioners are not concerned with demons or otherworldly beasts, but with the humble, non-sentient spirits of Saṃsāra itself. Adherents to this path, often found in city planning commissions and civil engineering guilds,…

  • Sufism 99 of the Gloves of Attuned Calibration

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    Lore: The spiritual path of Sufism 99, a lesser-known but deeply respected tradition in Saṃsāra, was founded by a mystic who was also a master watchmaker. This master taught that the act of creation, particularly engineering and artisanship, was a form of active meditation and prayer. Followers of this path see the divine not only…

  • Sufism 110 of The Taqiyah of Unveiling

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    Lore The first of these simple caps were said to be woven by a mystic known as Alim the Silent, the first librarian of a hidden school dedicated to understanding the magical nature of Saṃsāra. Alim believed that every spell, every rune, every enchanted stream, and every monster’s roar was a “word” in the divine…

  • Exorcism 7 of The Bones of Patterned Truth

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    Lore Among the People of the Long Night, the discovery of the three paths of magic—the Drunkard’s Chaos, the Watcher’s Focus, and the Brewer’s Community—led to a schism of belief. A fourth path was forged not by a shaman in the field, but by a reclusive scholar and diagnostician named Kenai. He observed the other…

  • Solving a Riddle or Mystery

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    From: Whimsy Wunderkammer Lore: The Whimsy Wunderkammer is not only a place of whimsical inventions but also shrouded in mysteries and hidden treasures. Rumors and legends speak of enigmatic puzzles and riddles concealed within its labyrinthine walls, waiting to be unraveled by skilled adventurers with a knack for solving mysteries. Those drawn to the workshop…

  • Seeking Knowledge and Power

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    From: The Aetherforge Sanctum Many adventurers are drawn to the Sanctum in pursuit of the vast knowledge and powerful magic it contains. Scholars, mages, and those with an insatiable curiosity for the arcane see the Sanctum as the ultimate repository of lost spells, forbidden lore, and the secrets of the universe. The allure of discovering…

  • Arcane Insight Tincture

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    From: Glimmerleaf Lore: The Arcane Insight Tincture is steeped in the lore of ancient scholars and wizards who sought to unlock the hidden depths of their minds. Legends tell of a renowned mage, known as Arvandus the Enlightened, who delved into the secrets of the arcane and developed this remarkable tincture. Arvandus believed that true…

  • Enchanted Circlet of Mental Fortitude

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    From: Astellens Level: Tier 1 Stats Modifier: Intelligence Saving Throws +2 Skills: None Cost: 300 gold pieces (or equivalent value in your game’s currency) Tags: Headgear, Magical, Enchanted, Mindward, Resilience, Focus, Defense, Arcane, Rune, Scholar, Silver, Protection, Intellect, Mind, Wisdom, Fortification, Mentalism, Mystic Lore: The Enchanted Circlet of Mental Fortitude is a legendary artifact said…