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Clé: Noesis -> Ellogy

2013-05-11T08:53:26Z

Noesis -> Ellogy

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	==New arcana==		==New arcana==
	Some arcana are inherent in the [[physics\|physical laws]] of the cosmos where they exist. It's meaningless to discuss when and how these arcana were created, because they weren't; they have presumably existed as long as the cosmos has, or at least as long as the cosmos has had its current physical laws. However, other arcana do seem to be of more recent origin, and less fundamental to the cosmoi where they exist. Some such arcana were even created by [[human]]s and other [[~~noesis~~\|~~noetic~~]] beings.		Some arcana are inherent in the [[physics\|physical laws]] of the cosmos where they exist. It's meaningless to discuss when and how these arcana were created, because they weren't; they have presumably existed as long as the cosmos has, or at least as long as the cosmos has had its current physical laws. However, other arcana do seem to be of more recent origin, and less fundamental to the cosmoi where they exist. Some such arcana were even created by [[human]]s and other [[ellogy\|ellogous]] beings.

	The creation of an arcanum, however, is by no means an easy task. Creating a whole system of magic is a complicated endeavor. The creation of an arcanum can be likened somewhat to creating a new programming language on a computer. It can first be done using "source code" in another language, but once some rudiments of the language have been developed, further refinements can be worked using the new language itself. By the same token, new arcana are usually created using an existing arcanum as a base—the new arcanum itself can be thought of as a [[fixed enchantment\|fixed]] [[hapantic]]. Once the new arcanum ''has'' been created, however, it exists more or less independent of the arcanum that was used to create it (just as a programming language has no further necessary connection with the other language that its first compilers were written in), and can be further extended without reference to that original arcanum.		The creation of an arcanum, however, is by no means an easy task. Creating a whole system of magic is a complicated endeavor. The creation of an arcanum can be likened somewhat to creating a new programming language on a computer. It can first be done using "source code" in another language, but once some rudiments of the language have been developed, further refinements can be worked using the new language itself. By the same token, new arcana are usually created using an existing arcanum as a base—the new arcanum itself can be thought of as a [[fixed enchantment\|fixed]] [[hapantic]]. Once the new arcanum ''has'' been created, however, it exists more or less independent of the arcanum that was used to create it (just as a programming language has no further necessary connection with the other language that its first compilers were written in), and can be further extended without reference to that original arcanum.

Clé: Should mention integrative magic...

2013-05-09T07:32:57Z

Should mention integrative magic...

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	''Between'' cosmoi, however, is another matter. An arcanum depends on the physical laws and conditions of its cosmos, and will not generally function in another cosmos; a mage who finds himself in a different cosmos than he is used to may find his magical skills useless. This is one hazard of [[intercosmic travel]]—an explorer who finds a magical means of traveling to another cosmos is likely to find that the spell, [[talisman]], or [[paracarminical magic]] he used to get to the other cosmos has no effect there, and that he must find some entirely different way to get back. However, there are some means of circumventing this. It is generally possible, though not necessarily easy, to emulate one arcanum using another, and by this means some spells and other magics have been developed to allow certain arcana to be used in cosmoi where they wouldn't generally apply. It may even be possible to devise a form of intercosmic travel that automatically grants such an emulated version of the arcanum on arrival, but this is very difficult to do, requiring as it does an intimate knowledge not only of the arcanum used to make the trip, but also of the physical conditions and prevailing arcana in the destination cosmos as well.		''Between'' cosmoi, however, is another matter. An arcanum depends on the physical laws and conditions of its cosmos, and will not generally function in another cosmos; a mage who finds himself in a different cosmos than he is used to may find his magical skills useless. This is one hazard of [[intercosmic travel]]—an explorer who finds a magical means of traveling to another cosmos is likely to find that the spell, [[talisman]], or [[paracarminical magic]] he used to get to the other cosmos has no effect there, and that he must find some entirely different way to get back. However, there are some means of circumventing this. It is generally possible, though not necessarily easy, to emulate one arcanum using another, and by this means some spells and other magics have been developed to allow certain arcana to be used in cosmoi where they wouldn't generally apply. It may even be possible to devise a form of intercosmic travel that automatically grants such an emulated version of the arcanum on arrival, but this is very difficult to do, requiring as it does an intimate knowledge not only of the arcanum used to make the trip, but also of the physical conditions and prevailing arcana in the destination cosmos as well.

	Curiously, within certain intercosmic [[aguia]]e and [[compit]]s it seems to be possible to emulate arcana from various cosmoi. They may interact in unexpected ways, however, so mages are still well advised to take care with their magics there.		Curiously, within certain intercosmic [[aguia]]e and [[compit]]s it seems to be possible to emulate arcana from various cosmoi. They may interact in unexpected ways, however, so mages are still well advised to take care with their magics there. Such systatic systems are known in celemological circles as [[integrative magic]].

	==Mixing==		==Mixing==

Clé: Seos -> Ses

2013-03-29T07:21:13Z

Seos -> Ses

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	Although the divisions between arcana are generally fairly clear cut, often within an arcanum there are further natural subdivisions—forms of magic that, while related enough to be considered part of the same arcanum, still bear significant differences, and can perhaps be learned separately. These subsystems may go by a number of names, depending on the arcanum, but the generic name most used by [[celemologist]]s is "[[subarcanum\|subarcana]]". It's not uncommon for a mage to specialize in the magic of a particular subarcanum, though learning multiple subarcana is generally much easier than learning multiple arcana.		Although the divisions between arcana are generally fairly clear cut, often within an arcanum there are further natural subdivisions—forms of magic that, while related enough to be considered part of the same arcanum, still bear significant differences, and can perhaps be learned separately. These subsystems may go by a number of names, depending on the arcanum, but the generic name most used by [[celemologist]]s is "[[subarcanum\|subarcana]]". It's not uncommon for a mage to specialize in the magic of a particular subarcanum, though learning multiple subarcana is generally much easier than learning multiple arcana.

	In some arcana, further subdivisions can be found within the top-order subarcana, perhaps leading to a detailed [[carminical taxonomy\|taxonomy]] according to which all spells of the arcana can be categorized. The [[dream magic]] of [[~~Seos~~]], for instance, lends itself to a well-defined [[carminical taxonomy (~~Seos~~)\|carminical taxonomy]]. Some celemologists extend the taxonomic system upward as well, grouping related arcana together into [[superarcanum\|superarcana]]. The four types of [[elemental magic]] of [[Dverelei]], for instance, are decidedly separate arcana, but do have some similarities and connections that may be grounds for considering them related.		In some arcana, further subdivisions can be found within the top-order subarcana, perhaps leading to a detailed [[carminical taxonomy\|taxonomy]] according to which all spells of the arcana can be categorized. The [[dream magic]] of [[Ses]], for instance, lends itself to a well-defined [[carminical taxonomy (Ses)\|carminical taxonomy]]. Some celemologists extend the taxonomic system upward as well, grouping related arcana together into [[superarcanum\|superarcana]]. The four types of [[elemental magic]] of [[Dverelei]], for instance, are decidedly separate arcana, but do have some similarities and connections that may be grounds for considering them related.

	==Between worlds==		==Between worlds==

Clé: Was going to change "pediology" to "æalogy" (and add a link) -- but actually I think it's celemology that's meant here anyway.

2013-03-17T04:32:21Z

Was going to change "pediology" to "æalogy" (and add a link) -- but actually I think it's celemology that's meant here anyway.

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	Most [[cosmos\|cosmoi]] where magic exists have one or more particular arcana associated with them. However, there may also be local arcana that function (or at least are known) only in relatively small areas. Nothing prevents a [[mage]] from learning to use more than one arcanum; though (in most worlds) [[mage]]s usually focus on a particular arcanum, mages who are able to use magic from multiple arcana are far from unknown.		Most [[cosmos\|cosmoi]] where magic exists have one or more particular arcana associated with them. However, there may also be local arcana that function (or at least are known) only in relatively small areas. Nothing prevents a [[mage]] from learning to use more than one arcanum; though (in most worlds) [[mage]]s usually focus on a particular arcanum, mages who are able to use magic from multiple arcana are far from unknown.

	Outside of the field of [[celemology]], the word "arcanum" is sometimes used (especially in the plural) to refer to mysteries or secrets of any sort (magical or otherwise). Because of this, the word "celatum" (pronounced {{IPA\|/sɛˈleɪtəm/}} or {{IPA\|/sɛˈlɑtəm/}}, plural ''celata'' ({{IPA\|/sɛˈleɪtə/}} or {{IPA\|/sɛˈlɑtə/}})) has been coined as an unambiguous [[synonym]] of arcanum in the ~~pediological~~ sense. However, so far on most [[world]]s it remains little used, and while "celatum" has caught on in some circles, and its does seem to be spreading, the Wongery will for the most part comply with the current majority and favor the word "arcanum" instead.		Outside of the field of [[celemology]], the word "arcanum" is sometimes used (especially in the plural) to refer to mysteries or secrets of any sort (magical or otherwise). Because of this, the word "celatum" (pronounced {{IPA\|/sɛˈleɪtəm/}} or {{IPA\|/sɛˈlɑtəm/}}, plural ''celata'' ({{IPA\|/sɛˈleɪtə/}} or {{IPA\|/sɛˈlɑtə/}})) has been coined as an unambiguous [[synonym]] of arcanum in the [[celemology\|celemological]] sense. However, so far on most [[world]]s it remains little used, and while "celatum" has caught on in some circles, and its does seem to be spreading, the Wongery will for the most part comply with the current majority and favor the word "arcanum" instead.

	==New arcana==		==New arcana==

Clé: Vocabulary change: magia => arcanum

2011-07-19T07:55:06Z

Vocabulary change: magia => arcanum

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Clé: moved Magia to Arcanum: Vocabulary change: magia => arcanum

2011-07-19T07:42:03Z

moved Magia to Arcanum: Vocabulary change: magia => arcanum

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Clé: Vocabulary change: sucus => numen

2011-07-19T07:13:14Z

Vocabulary change: sucus => numen

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	==Between worlds==		==Between worlds==
	In general, most effects carry over between [[world]]s within a given cosmos. A particular magia may only be well known in one particular world, but it will still function in other worlds, so long as the underlying physical principles on which the magia relies still hold. There are exceptions; some magiae may depend on special sources of [[~~sucus~~]] only found in particular locations, and may not function too far from those sources unless the ~~sucus~~ can somehow be utilized remotely or fabricated. However, aside from cases like these, a magia generally works everywhere within a cosmos.		In general, most effects carry over between [[world]]s within a given cosmos. A particular magia may only be well known in one particular world, but it will still function in other worlds, so long as the underlying physical principles on which the magia relies still hold. There are exceptions; some magiae may depend on special sources of [[numen]] only found in particular locations, and may not function too far from those sources unless the numen can somehow be utilized remotely or fabricated. However, aside from cases like these, a magia generally works everywhere within a cosmos.

	''Between'' cosmoi, however, is another matter. A magia depends on the physical laws and conditions of its cosmos, and will not generally function in another cosmos; a mage who finds himself in a different cosmos than he is used to may find his magical skills useless. This is one hazard of [[intercosmic travel]]—an explorer who finds a magical means of traveling to another cosmos is likely to find that the spell, [[talisman]], or [[paracarminical magic]] he used to get to the other cosmos has no effect there, and that he must find some entirely different way to get back. However, there are some means of circumventing this. It is generally possible, though not necessarily easy, to emulate one magia using another, and by this means some spells and other magics have been developed to allow certain magiae to be used in cosmoi where they wouldn't generally apply. It may even be possible to devise a form of intercosmic travel that automatically grants such an emulated version of the magia on arrival, but this is very difficult to do, requiring as it does an intimate knowledge not only of the magia used to make the trip, but also of the physical conditions and prevailing magiae in the destination cosmos as well.		''Between'' cosmoi, however, is another matter. A magia depends on the physical laws and conditions of its cosmos, and will not generally function in another cosmos; a mage who finds himself in a different cosmos than he is used to may find his magical skills useless. This is one hazard of [[intercosmic travel]]—an explorer who finds a magical means of traveling to another cosmos is likely to find that the spell, [[talisman]], or [[paracarminical magic]] he used to get to the other cosmos has no effect there, and that he must find some entirely different way to get back. However, there are some means of circumventing this. It is generally possible, though not necessarily easy, to emulate one magia using another, and by this means some spells and other magics have been developed to allow certain magiae to be used in cosmoi where they wouldn't generally apply. It may even be possible to devise a form of intercosmic travel that automatically grants such an emulated version of the magia on arrival, but this is very difficult to do, requiring as it does an intimate knowledge not only of the magia used to make the trip, but also of the physical conditions and prevailing magiae in the destination cosmos as well.

Clé: Compitum => compit; "metacarminical" should be "metacelemic"

2010-12-19T08:23:27Z

Compitum => compit; "metacarminical" should be "metacelemic"

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	''Between'' cosmoi, however, is another matter. A magia depends on the physical laws and conditions of its cosmos, and will not generally function in another cosmos; a mage who finds himself in a different cosmos than he is used to may find his magical skills useless. This is one hazard of [[intercosmic travel]]—an explorer who finds a magical means of traveling to another cosmos is likely to find that the spell, [[talisman]], or [[paracarminical magic]] he used to get to the other cosmos has no effect there, and that he must find some entirely different way to get back. However, there are some means of circumventing this. It is generally possible, though not necessarily easy, to emulate one magia using another, and by this means some spells and other magics have been developed to allow certain magiae to be used in cosmoi where they wouldn't generally apply. It may even be possible to devise a form of intercosmic travel that automatically grants such an emulated version of the magia on arrival, but this is very difficult to do, requiring as it does an intimate knowledge not only of the magia used to make the trip, but also of the physical conditions and prevailing magiae in the destination cosmos as well.		''Between'' cosmoi, however, is another matter. A magia depends on the physical laws and conditions of its cosmos, and will not generally function in another cosmos; a mage who finds himself in a different cosmos than he is used to may find his magical skills useless. This is one hazard of [[intercosmic travel]]—an explorer who finds a magical means of traveling to another cosmos is likely to find that the spell, [[talisman]], or [[paracarminical magic]] he used to get to the other cosmos has no effect there, and that he must find some entirely different way to get back. However, there are some means of circumventing this. It is generally possible, though not necessarily easy, to emulate one magia using another, and by this means some spells and other magics have been developed to allow certain magiae to be used in cosmoi where they wouldn't generally apply. It may even be possible to devise a form of intercosmic travel that automatically grants such an emulated version of the magia on arrival, but this is very difficult to do, requiring as it does an intimate knowledge not only of the magia used to make the trip, but also of the physical conditions and prevailing magiae in the destination cosmos as well.

	Curiously, within certain intercosmic [[aguia]]e and [[~~compitum\|compita~~]] it seems to be possible to emulate magiae from various cosmoi. They may interact in unexpected ways, however, so mages are still well advised to take care with their magics there.		Curiously, within certain intercosmic [[aguia]]e and [[compit]]s it seems to be possible to emulate magiae from various cosmoi. They may interact in unexpected ways, however, so mages are still well advised to take care with their magics there.

	==Mixing==		==Mixing==
	On most worlds, mages who are skilled with more than one magia are extremely rare. Those who do exist, however, sometimes find ways to combine the powers of their magiae to produce unique effects. An effect that is easy to achieve with one magia but difficult or impossible with the other may be joined with one that cannot be readily achieved in the first magia but is difficult in the second, to produce a combined effect that could not have been done easily, or perhaps at all, with either magia alone. Furthermore, the [[~~metacarminical~~]]s of one magia might allow modifications in the effects of another that wouldn't be achievable with only the second magia. The details of combining magiae, however, depend greatly on the magiae to be combined, and those mages who have discovered the methods of doing this tend to guard their secrets jealously.		On most worlds, mages who are skilled with more than one magia are extremely rare. Those who do exist, however, sometimes find ways to combine the powers of their magiae to produce unique effects. An effect that is easy to achieve with one magia but difficult or impossible with the other may be joined with one that cannot be readily achieved in the first magia but is difficult in the second, to produce a combined effect that could not have been done easily, or perhaps at all, with either magia alone. Furthermore, the [[metacelemic]]s of one magia might allow modifications in the effects of another that wouldn't be achievable with only the second magia. The details of combining magiae, however, depend greatly on the magiae to be combined, and those mages who have discovered the methods of doing this tend to guard their secrets jealously.

	[[Category:Celemology]]		[[Category:Celemology]]

Clé: Sentient -> Noetic

2010-03-26T07:19:28Z

Sentient -> Noetic

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	==New magiae==		==New magiae==
	Some magiae are inherent in the [[physics\|physical laws]] of the cosmos where they exist. It's meaningless to discuss when and how these magiae were created, because they weren't; they have presumably existed as long as the cosmos has, or at least as long as the cosmos has had its current physical laws. However, other magiae do seem to be of more recent origin, and less fundamental to the cosmoi where they exist. Some such magiae were even created by [[human]]s and other [[~~sentience~~\|~~sentient~~]] beings.		Some magiae are inherent in the [[physics\|physical laws]] of the cosmos where they exist. It's meaningless to discuss when and how these magiae were created, because they weren't; they have presumably existed as long as the cosmos has, or at least as long as the cosmos has had its current physical laws. However, other magiae do seem to be of more recent origin, and less fundamental to the cosmoi where they exist. Some such magiae were even created by [[human]]s and other [[noesis\|noetic]] beings.

	The creation of a magia, however, is by no means an easy task. Creating a whole system of magic is a complicated endeavor. The creation of a magia can be likened somewhat to creating a new programming language on a computer. It can first be done using "source code" in another language, but once some rudiments of the language have been developed, further refinements can be worked using the new language itself. By the same token, new magiae are usually created using an existing magia as a base—the new magia itself can be thought of as a [[fixed enchantment\|fixed]] [[hapantic]]. Once the new magia ''has'' been created, however, it exists more or less independent of the magia that was used to create it (just as a programming language has no further necessary connection with the other language that its first compilers were written in), and can be further extended without reference to that original magia.		The creation of a magia, however, is by no means an easy task. Creating a whole system of magic is a complicated endeavor. The creation of a magia can be likened somewhat to creating a new programming language on a computer. It can first be done using "source code" in another language, but once some rudiments of the language have been developed, further refinements can be worked using the new language itself. By the same token, new magiae are usually created using an existing magia as a base—the new magia itself can be thought of as a [[fixed enchantment\|fixed]] [[hapantic]]. Once the new magia ''has'' been created, however, it exists more or less independent of the magia that was used to create it (just as a programming language has no further necessary connection with the other language that its first compilers were written in), and can be further extended without reference to that original magia.

Clé: Whoops... messed up that pipe

2010-03-16T06:30:18Z

Whoops... messed up that pipe

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	Although the divisions between magiae are generally fairly clear cut, often within a magia there are further natural subdivisions—forms of magic that, while related enough to be considered part of the same magia, still bear significant differences, and can perhaps be learned separately. These subsystems may go by a number of names, depending on the magia, but the generic name most used by [[celemologist]]s is "[[submagia]]e". It's not uncommon for a mage to specialize in the magic of a particular submagia, though learning multiple submagiae is generally much easier than learning multiple magiae.		Although the divisions between magiae are generally fairly clear cut, often within a magia there are further natural subdivisions—forms of magic that, while related enough to be considered part of the same magia, still bear significant differences, and can perhaps be learned separately. These subsystems may go by a number of names, depending on the magia, but the generic name most used by [[celemologist]]s is "[[submagia]]e". It's not uncommon for a mage to specialize in the magic of a particular submagia, though learning multiple submagiae is generally much easier than learning multiple magiae.

	In some magiae, further subdivisions can be found within the top-order submagiae, perhaps leading to a detailed [[carminical taxonomy\|~~carminical~~ taxonomy]] according to which all spells of the magia can be categorized. The [[dream magic]] of [[Seos]], for instance, lends itself to a well-defined [[carminical taxonomy (Seos)\|carminical taxonomy]]. Some celemologists extend the taxonomic system upward as well, grouping related magiae together into [[supermagia]]e. The four types of [[elemental magic]] of [[Dverelei]], for instance, are decidedly separate magiae, but do have some similarities and connections that may be grounds for considering them related.		In some magiae, further subdivisions can be found within the top-order submagiae, perhaps leading to a detailed [[carminical taxonomy\|taxonomy]] according to which all spells of the magia can be categorized. The [[dream magic]] of [[Seos]], for instance, lends itself to a well-defined [[carminical taxonomy (Seos)\|carminical taxonomy]]. Some celemologists extend the taxonomic system upward as well, grouping related magiae together into [[supermagia]]e. The four types of [[elemental magic]] of [[Dverelei]], for instance, are decidedly separate magiae, but do have some similarities and connections that may be grounds for considering them related.

	==Between worlds==		==Between worlds==