"No matter," she says. "I can show you our method." She begins to draw diagrams on the blank sheet of paper in ink.
"The fundamental unit of a necromantic spell diagram is a circle or spiral. The spiral reflects the slow decay of all energy, even thanergy, into an unusable state via entropy. A circle is a simplified diagram that shows only the starting state."
"'All orbits decay,'" she quotes. "A circle is a simple loop of energy patterns, while a spiral tracks that loop through its lifecycle and allows for interventions in the pattern at key moments. However, the greatest detail will still be found in the outer ring of the spiral. We use these circles both for notation and for casting, especially when we wish to set up a standing field or ongoing ward."
"Of course, in a physical ward, the shape must be traced in some biological medium that holds thanergy. Blood is good, bone lasts longer but is less flexible in the initial crafting. Flesh is useless for a long term effect, generally speaking, although I understand some flesh magicians have done interesting things with scarification..." She trails off, aware she has wandered somewhat from the point.
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Date: 2020-09-05 06:14 pm (UTC)"The fundamental unit of a necromantic spell diagram is a circle or spiral. The spiral reflects the slow decay of all energy, even thanergy, into an unusable state via entropy. A circle is a simplified diagram that shows only the starting state."
"'All orbits decay,'" she quotes. "A circle is a simple loop of energy patterns, while a spiral tracks that loop through its lifecycle and allows for interventions in the pattern at key moments. However, the greatest detail will still be found in the outer ring of the spiral. We use these circles both for notation and for casting, especially when we wish to set up a standing field or ongoing ward."
"Of course, in a physical ward, the shape must be traced in some biological medium that holds thanergy. Blood is good, bone lasts longer but is less flexible in the initial crafting. Flesh is useless for a long term effect, generally speaking, although I understand some flesh magicians have done interesting things with scarification..." She trails off, aware she has wandered somewhat from the point.