Lord of Arcane

Chapter 887 Three Lines of Spells [Strong Will]

In Netheril, magic, and of course spells in particular, can generally be divided into three broad categories, namely creation, transformation, and mind.

Among them, creation, as the name suggests, often involves creating something out of nothing. Of course, this is on the bright side, and everything has its source, but at least it looks like something extra out of thin air.

For example, spells such as [Mage Armor], [Fireball], and [Summon Mount] can all be classified as creation systems.

The transformation system is mainly the change of the state of the object itself. Of course, the object is not limited to living or dead objects, or even the plane itself or some conceptual event.

For example, [Mage's Hand], [Flying], [Incarnation of Earth and Stone], [Dispel Magic], [Teleportation], etc., are all transformation spells.

The last spiritual system involves consciousness, senses, and even soul and self, such as the trial spell series mastered by Xia Duo, and the newly created [Mind Link] all belong to this category.

These three categories are not absolute, this is just a simple distinction made from experience, it is not impossible for a spell to span two categories, or even three categories.

For example, the magic on the dragon skin scroll owned by Xia Duo obtained from the elf refugees, which blocks teleportation and restricts flight in a large area, is obviously the transformation system.

And the indiscriminate lightning attack other than the caster undoubtedly belongs to the creation system.

That is to say, this spell contains elements of two categories at the same time, so it doesn't matter which category it is in.

In addition, there are some special spells such as necromancy or prophecy, which can actually be classified into these three categories, and they are classified according to the specific spell effects.

From this point of view, magic is actually more like an applied technology. Most people study spells not for the various principles behind the spells, but to achieve a certain purpose.

Even arcanists, how many of them are dedicated to pursuing the highest level of magic, don't care about the external influence it brings!

Becoming an arcanist is not closer to the truth, but closer to the pinnacle of power and power. Even Xia Duo, the original purpose of learning magic was not pure.

Even now, there are only some more ideal colors, ideals can be combined with reality, and there is a possibility of realization, that is ideal.

If not, it can only be called fantasy.

Xia Duo is currently not qualified to fantasize, maybe those great arcanists can have it, and even for one of their fantasies, they can recruit people from all over the world to accompany them to fool around.

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While flipping through the writings of Great Master Greta and spreading his thoughts as much as possible, Xia Duo felt as if he was about to fall asleep.

Fortunately, the tea leaves were soaked in time, and the original penetrating and fresh smell of Bonu leaves had disappeared.

Occasionally smelling it can make people feel refreshed, but this kind of stimulation is still too shallow. Xia Duo didn't care that the water temperature was still a little hot, so he just took a small sip.

First, the tea itself was boiling hot, and then a strong sense of coolness erupted from the mouth and rushed straight to the forehead.

Somewhat similar to mint, Xia Duo had eaten mint candy on Earth, and also drank elf mint wine after time travel, but the coolness still only stayed in the direct touch of the body.

But the tea brewed from the original leaves of Bonu is different. The temperature of the water itself is very hot, and the coolness is more like reflecting on the soul, making people refreshed.

The biggest difference between it and mint is that the mint is still cool after cooling down. The taste of mint itself has no sense of hierarchy, while Bonu tea, after cooling down, becomes warm again.

The warmth and softness at the spiritual level, as if a pair of invisible hands are soothing the tired spirit, but this kind of comforting does not cause drowsiness, but makes people extra sober.

It has to be said that this Bonu tea is simply the best thing for spellcasters!

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Xia Duo continued to read "Greta's Psychic Protection" while drinking tea. Except for the introduction about the working principle of psychic spells in the beginning, there was almost nothing in the latter part.

The principle introduced by Greta is actually not much different from what Xia Duo has researched himself, which also affirms Xia Duo's research from the side.

The so-called psychic spells are indeed based on the caster's own mind, projecting part of the consciousness and will to affect others.

Therefore, there may be two branches in the end. Xia Duo had guessed before, but this time, he also saw a similar statement in Greta's book.

Some mages who specialize in psychic spells tend to strengthen their own mind and will, so as to enhance the impact when projected out.

And some mages are more inclined to amplify the influence of their own mind and will during the projection process, and at the same time weaken the target's will.

Of course, it can also be done at the same time, depending on the level of the specific mage's attainments in the field of spiritual magic.

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Grandmage Greta knows mind spells, which Xia Duo has known for a long time. Before that, the princess sent her here to interrogate Aquiline about Lord Hawke.

Xia Duo is not sure whether Greta specializes in spiritual magic, but now, through the "Greta's Mind Protection" in his hand, he feels that the other party may really be quite advanced in the field of spiritual magic. !
When the two traded, they said they would exchange [Spiritual Barrier] for [Spiritual Link], but in fact there is not only one [Spiritual Barrier] spell in this book.

It's a whole series of spells about mind protection!
There are [Strong Will] series from Level 1 to Level 3, which mainly focus on strengthening one's own will to resist spiritual magic. This is also the mind protection spell attached to the common [Mind Amulet] on the market.

From the 3rd ring to the 5th ring, there is also the [Will Shield] series, which mainly focuses on external protection, mainly reflected in the will, if the enemy attacks from consciousness or other angles, the effect will be somewhat reduced.

After that is the full protection [spiritual barrier], from the 6th ring to the 8th ring.

This is almost a perfect upgrade route for a novice mage, from scratch to the road of spiritual protection master!

Of course, this book does not have a lot of space, and it does not record all the three series of spells. There are only one level 1 [Firm Will], one level 3 [Will Shield] and one level 6 [Spiritual Barrier].

However, in the book, Greta gave the idea of ​​raising the ring and the effects that the corresponding high-level spells should have, which may not be enough for ordinary mages.

But for Xia Duo, how is this any different from putting a whole series of spells directly in front of him?

And what he paid was just a study scroll of the 7-ring [Mind Link], which is really a lot of money!

Well, maybe Master Greta really wanted to show his favor to him, and was investing in him. After all, in that case, the other party could say nothing and not mention the deal!

Xia Duo thought in his heart, maybe the fact that Greta said that the Seven Towers spread his reputation for him is really only good and not bad.

After he had no worries about his soul, he re-examined the matter, and his attitude changed a little.

(End of this chapter)