Rather than cast Spells or work some other form of Magic on the spur of the moment, Runecrafters instead inscribe special symbols upon objects or even living creatures that invest the inscribed object or person with Magical capabilities. Runecrafters particularly excel at the crafting of Magic Items, and are often well equipped individuals. They also excel at warding buildings and areas with protective Runes, making them excellent on the defense as well.

A Runecrafter buys each Rune that they know as a one point Familiarity similar to a Transport or Weapon Familiarity. Each distinct Power Construct or Magic Item is represented by separate Runes regardless of similarity.

In addition to taking Familiarities with each Rune that they know, all Runecrafters must have KS: Runecrafting. This Skill indicates their general understanding of Runic Magic and ability to recognize the properties of different Runes. A player can decide whether they prefer the INT or GEN based version of this Knowledge Skill at character creation.

Runes may be inscribed or otherwise marked upon numerous surfaces, referred to as Media. Runecrafters must learn how to inscribe their Runes on each Media separately, as represented by various Professional Skills.

This reliance on Magic that is not castable at need makes for a challenging and intriguing type of Magic User.

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CONTROL FACTORS

This system has:

• Volume & Frequency Control due to the time it takes to inscribe Runes
• Stiff Opportunity Cost Controls due to the Real Cost expenditures in Experience Points for Permanent Items
• Applicability Control due to having no direct combat implementation
• Acquisition Control due to the skill model and time required to learn and make new Runes

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SCHEMA

Runecrafting is a Hybrid Familiarity and Magic Skill based Magic System.

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USE

Runecrafters are a type of Artificer. Lacking any form of "castable" Magic, a Runecrafter has two means of power available to them:

• Runecrafters can inscribe Runes on objects, people, and structures that are not finite in their use. Such Runes are considered to be Permanent Magic Items
• Runecrafters can inscribe Runes on objects, people, and structures that are finite, having a limited number of uses. Such Runes are considered to be Ephemeral Magic Items.

Runes can be inscribed upon a variety of surfaces and materials, but a Runecrafter must learn the ways of working with each different sort of material which are collectively called Media.

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REFERENCE

Runecrafting: This magic system is fully described on www.killershrike.com.

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