Worldbuilding: Magic Tools And Objects
Wands and staffs are the most common magic tools. Mages use them to aid in performing magic, but they do nothing on their own. There are other types of magical objects as well: jewelry, clothing, weapons, armor, etc. These magical objects provide a passive effect to the user but cannot be used to do anything else. Some magi-artisans specialize in creating magical objects, while others create magic devices like mana comms.
Magical objects provide static effects to the wearer so long as they can draw ambient mana from the environment. If their effects consume more mana than what is available, they will temporarily weaken or stop working altogether. Some common effects include: reduced mana cost, increased magic potency, increased endurance, greater agility, enhanced eyesight, magic protection, etc. The potential applications are nearly endless.
Magic wands and magic staffs allow a mage to enhance and amplify their casting magic, but are by no means necessary. They are used to perform greater magical feats with more control and precision while expending less mana. For example, if a mage created a magic barrier around themselves, using a wand would make the barrier stronger, last longer under enemy attack, and consume less mana.
Wands and staffs have similar effects, but a staff is more powerful. Staffs are also embedded with a mana crystal at the top to transfer mana to the mage when needed. Staffs are far more customizable than magic wands. Both wands and staffs are made from the wood of archwood trees, but staffs are large enough to be inscribed with runes to further enhance their power. Only wealthy magic users can privately afford a staff.
Map of Fort Roanoke as of July 7th, 2053
Color code
Barracks: green
Reactor: light green
Armory: orange
Command/logistics: dark blue
Science: light blue
Medical: cyan
Vehicle Depot: red
Hangar: purple
Storage Depot: brown
Detention: gray
Refugee/Civilian: yellow
Under Construction: blank outline
Undeveloped land: blank
Inner Defence Perimeter: ///
Chapter 15: Princess Maribelle
July 7th, 2053
Duremar Plains, Fort Roanoke
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