New Char.

[fishtie]

Hi everyone.

I'm thinking about making a new character. The problem is that I've thought up a few different kind of magics that might be cool to use and I can't decide which to go with. So I'm going to ask you! I'll just write a quick description of each plus a few sample spells to find out what you guys think.

So without further ado.

Philosomancy:
A complex magic form split into many types. Though it can really encompass more then just philosophy thats the most common root. A few chosen people are born with the ability to learn Philosomancy and are restricted to a single school at first. However, if one Philosomancer beats another then the winner can absorb the losers power. There's an ancient legend that if any single Philosomancer can gather every bit of Philosomantic power then the world will be destroyed and re created acording to there whim. I admit this wasn't 100% my idea, I was inspired by the Dungeons & Discourse comic at Dresdan Codak. Go check it out for some examples. dresdencodak.com/cartoons/dc_031.htm

New Age Bard:
Observe the power of rock! Much like older bards, this method channels magic through music, but using a more out dated image. This character would use his/her 'ax' both to cast most spells as well for close range combat (El Cabong style).
Some sample spells:
Power cord: Not really a spell, but using it before casting another spell will greatly enhance power.
Smoke on the Water: Creates a thick smoke screen.
Great balls of fire: Pretty self explanatory.
Stairway to heaven: Summons a powerful angel to fight.

Summoning:
This character would be almost completely devoted to summoning. A pretty traditional style however, while most individuals summon spirits and creatures from this word or nearby planes this character would be a little different. He/she would summon individuals and entitys from alternate dimensions, alternate earths or other planets. this would alow him/her to summon beings such as Dominic Deegan, Fighter, Rumisil, Eve, the 7 sins, Shade Tale, Sergent Schlock, Largo's ph3er bots, and intelligent Tetris peaces.

Circle:
A traditional style, but one that nobody seems to use. And none of that BS about having a circle drawn on your body or weapon so it's circle magic. Proper circle magic where you have to draw a complete and detailed circle every time you want to use a spell. Also, a single circle is limited to a single idea and weak so if you want good spell you have to draw several circles together if you want a descent spell. Fortunately the Character would start with about 20 known circles and learn more quickly.
Some Sample Circles and a few combos:
Fire: makes a small fire in the circle.
Sphere: Creates a small ball of crystal
Launch: Throws what evers on the circle into the sky.
And Many more!
Fire+Sphere: Shoots a fireball.
Sphere+Fire: Encloses nearby firs with small airtight shields (Yes, order maters)
Fire+Sight: Lazer eyes!
Sight+Fire: Thermal Vision.
Launch+Fire+Air: Giant flaming tornado
And Many Many more!

Chaos Dance:
There aren't exactly spells for this style, instead you use one of the dances (Differing in power and slightly in nature) to infuse some random chaos magic into the local space-time. It's pretty much impossible to tell exactly whats going to happen.

[Tristan Knightrhode]

Bard: GET OUT OF ME HEAD!!!

>.>...i seriously thought of a musician mage. Audiomancy or something similar. it would combine mana with sound frequencies and summon blades of mana to attack or use sonic attacks...maybe even go into the brown noise >_<


The chaos dance would be a nice twist to the traditional character that we have here, though it would be hard to keep in power check with 'not knowing whats gonna come out'

the circle thing would be interesting to see, and so would philosomancy though it would take ALOT of brains on your part and might be hard to RP.

and that summoner thing was kinda funny...summon Dominic Deegan and have him chuck a fish at someone XD then have the bloody cat tackle 'em.

for my oppinion, go with the circle thing. theres many variations that you could throw onto it, from bagua physical style, to a circular blade weapon to other shit that i don't care to think of.

[Kelsey]

well not bard. (ACK I just got a desterbing thought) I think summoning would be cool (intelgent Tetris blocks *laughs*) no honestly you should I still find the tetris blocks funny but nothing wrong with it. as for Chaos dance remids me of my brothers style (but his is just Chaos) Chaos dance sounds strange but hey whatever you want.

[The Designer]

fishtie said:

Circle:
A traditional style, but one that nobody seems to use. And none of that BS about having a circle drawn on your body or weapon so it's circle magic. Proper circle magic where you have to draw a complete and detailed circle every time you want to use a spell. Also, a single circle is limited to a single idea and weak so if you want good spell you have to draw several circles together if you want a descent spell. Fortunately the Character would start with about 20 known circles and learn more quickly.
Some Sample Circles and a few combos:
Fire: makes a small fire in the circle.
Sphere: Creates a small ball of crystal
Launch: Throws what evers on the circle into the sky.
And Many more!
Fire+Sphere: Shoots a fireball.
Sphere+Fire: Encloses nearby firs with small airtight shields (Yes, order maters)
Fire+Sight: Lazer eyes!
Sight+Fire: Thermal Vision.
Launch+Fire+Air: Giant flaming tornado
And Many Many more!

Actually, there is a style like this... It's called Ritual Magic and Symbology....

[fishtie]

I know. But it's not a style that many people use, especially for combat. Or if they do, then they just cheat by carrying a bunch of pre made symbols around with them.