Storm Sceptre
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This sturdy rods is sometimes called a ''Storm Sceptre'', and may be sheathed in gold or decorated with gemstones. They are popular with [[Dawn|Dawnish]] [[Earl#Enchanter|enchanters]] who take the battlefield alongside the [[Dawn magical traditions|war witches]], allowing them to channel their personal mana into magic intended to send their enemies careening away. Some enchanters use them off the battlefield as well, maintaining discipline with a swift swipe of their | This sturdy rods is sometimes called a ''Storm Sceptre'', and may be sheathed in gold or decorated with gemstones. They are popular with [[Dawn|Dawnish]] [[Earl#Enchanter|enchanters]] who take the battlefield alongside the [[Dawn magical traditions|war witches]], allowing them to channel their personal mana into magic intended to send their enemies careening away. Some enchanters use them off the battlefield as well, maintaining discipline with a swift swipe of their scepter. | ||
It can also take the form of a stout walking stick, made of a length of springy wood decorated with symbols of travel or [[runes]] such as [[Sular]], Rune of Discovery]], to help the wearer find the correct path for their journey. These rods are carried by wandering ritualists, such as [[Wintermark magical traditions#Icewalkers|Icewalkers]] and [[Varushka magical traditions#Volhov|Volhov]], to give them a swift defense without needing to take time away from their study of the Lores. Icewalker examples are sometimes made of large icicles to encourage their foes to slide away and are known as ''Sudden Skates'', while the Varushkans call these rods ''Wood-Walker's Wards''. Prolonged bonds to such rods can sometimes lead to sullen moods and a desire for solitude. Some strongly affected magicians take to using the rods simply to drive away unwanted company or to end conversations. | |||
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Revision as of 22:55, 12 January 2013
Description
This sturdy rods is sometimes called a Storm Sceptre, and may be sheathed in gold or decorated with gemstones. They are popular with Dawnish enchanters who take the battlefield alongside the war witches, allowing them to channel their personal mana into magic intended to send their enemies careening away. Some enchanters use them off the battlefield as well, maintaining discipline with a swift swipe of their scepter.
It can also take the form of a stout walking stick, made of a length of springy wood decorated with symbols of travel or runes such as Sular, Rune of Discovery]], to help the wearer find the correct path for their journey. These rods are carried by wandering ritualists, such as Icewalkers and Volhov, to give them a swift defense without needing to take time away from their study of the Lores. Icewalker examples are sometimes made of large icicles to encourage their foes to slide away and are known as Sudden Skates, while the Varushkans call these rods Wood-Walker's Wards. Prolonged bonds to such rods can sometimes lead to sullen moods and a desire for solitude. Some strongly affected magicians take to using the rods simply to drive away unwanted company or to end conversations.