Forgotten Runes Wizard's Cult
The Influence of Runes on Magic
The wizards of the Runiverse have shown an attachment for more than 20 runes, each with it's own unique properties. It is worth noting that this attachment is often not by an act of will or choice, for while runes can enhance magic and be considered an asset, they can also be a burden, or a curse, to which the wizard is eternally bound.
The known runes are divided roughly into 4 types-
Planetary
Rune of Mercury
Based on the speediest planet in the solar system, and the god of communication, trickery, and deceit. This rune can add speed to spells, and aid in communication magic.
Rune of Venus
A rune of love, beauty, emotion, and aesthetics. The rune can be used to influence relationships and matters of the heart
Rune of Mars
Violence! War! Conflict! The rune of aggression and battle. Tempering magic with the Rune of Mars can add extreme power, especially with spells of destruction.
Rune of Jupiter
From the ruler of the gods himself, Jupiter, a rune of growth, prosperity, and wisdom. The influence of this rune can enhance learning and wealth accumulation.
Rune of Saturn
With a glyph shaped like a scythe, this rune is favored by farmers for its influence in agriculture and husbandry. This rune instills discipline and structure, and is great for bringing stability to magic.
Rune of Uranus
A rune of freedom, innovation, and rebellion, Uranus is an excellent amplifier for creative expression. It is a rune that is often found influencing the most genius and original thinkers of ever age.
Rune of Neptune
A rune of dreams, illusions, and intuition. Wizards using this rune find it intensifies psychic abilities and is helpful in penetrating mystical planes of alternate realities
Rune of Pluto
A planet located in the extremity of the solar system and the namesake of the god of the underworld, this rune embodies extremities, power, change, death and rebirth. This rune is often employed in communion with demons, darkness, and the shadow self.
Elemental
There are four runes from the classical elements, which are excellent for enhancing spells and rituals.
Rune of Earth
Earth is the foundation upon which life is built. This rune confers stability, fertility, physicality, and healing to spells.
Rune of Water
Water is the element of intuition, emotion, and the subconscious. This rune is invoked in rituals and spells of love and psychic abilities.
Rune of Air
The element of air represents intellect, communication, and knowledge. It is useful on spells related to mental clarity and wisdom.
Rune of Fire
Fire is the element of energy, passion, and purification. Spells augmented with this rune are supercharged with the destructive or purifying force of fire.
Alchemy
Often considered the most practical of the runes, the Alchemy Runes offer influence in both the spiritual and physical worlds.
Rune of Mercury
Based on the speediest planet in the solar system, and the god of communication, trickery, and deceit. This rune can add speed to spells, and aid in communication magic.
Rune of Venus
A rune of love, beauty, emotion, and aesthetics. The rune can be used to influence relationships and matters of the heart
Rune of Mars
Violence! War! Conflict! The rune of aggression and battle. Tempering magic with the Rune of Mars can add extreme power, especially with spells of destruction.
Rune of Jupiter
From the ruler of the gods himself, Jupiter, a rune of growth, prosperity, and wisdom. The influence of this rune can enhance learning and wealth accumulation.
Rune of Saturn
With a glyph shaped like a scythe, this rune is favored by farmers for its influence in agriculture and husbandry. This rune instills discipline and structure, and is great for bringing stability to magic.
Rune of Uranus
A rune of freedom, innovation, and rebellion, Uranus is an excellent amplifier for creative expression. It is a rune that is often found influencing the most genius and original thinkers of ever age.
Rune of Neptune
A rune of dreams, illusions, and intuition. Wizards using this rune find it intensifies psychic abilities and is helpful in penetrating mystical planes of alternate realities
Rune of Pluto
A planet located in the extremity of the solar system and the namesake of the god of the underworld, this rune embodies extremities, power, change, death and rebirth. This rune is often employed in communion with demons, darkness, and the shadow self.
Misc
Finally, there are many runes which defy categorization, each with unique properties.
Rune of Up Only
A rune used to increase power of spells, abilities, and any additive function.
Rune of Down Only
A rune used to decrease power of spells, abilities, and any subtractive function.
Rune of Sigma
This rune is quite mysterious, and its uses are still being discovered. Though difficult to define, is is most often considered a rune of transcendence, with its users often on paths of spiritual independence.
Rune of Omega
A rune of supreme power and a final state of being. Wizards wielding this rune are often incredibly powerful having pushed their arcane practice to it's limits.
Rune of Infinity
Perhaps the most powerful rune of all, wizards with infinity enhancement seem to have no limits on their magical abilities.