Myne Printing Press

The Myne Printing Press is a revolutionary piece of magical technology an arcane marvel capable of mass-producing magical scrolls, contracts, and other enchanted writings with unprecedented speed and precision.

Traditionally, anything requiring magical circuitry had to be painstakingly crafted by hand, one inscription at a time. But the Myne Press bypasses this limitation. That's because scrolls and other forms of magical writing doesn't require a magical circuit. it uses specially prepared magical inks and a markers that are the shape of the imprint have arcane charge to imbue text with power during the printing process.

Whether you're producing spell scrolls, binding contracts, or arcane sigils, this press can replicate complex magical writings in bulk, saving time and resources across kingdoms. It is the first known method of mass producing magical items tied to written enchantment

Utility

It all starts with specialized tools known as Cycling Stamps. These are large metal cylinders, each one crafted with a specific magical symbol or rune segment embossed at its end. Inside each stamp is a built-in magic circuit, designed to draw Aether and infuse it into the Magical Ink during the stamping process.

Each Cycling Stamp corresponds to a particular glyph or letter required for the scroll. When preparing a scroll, the necessary stamps are arranged in the proper order and securely locked into the press.

Once set, magical ink is applied across the stamp surfaces. A sheet of prepared parchment is then positioned, followed by a stationary press head that ensures perfect alignment.

The scroll press is then activated in the following sequence:

The paper and stamps are pushed forward into the press chamber.

Levers are pulled to engage the mechanical pressure system.

A stepping panel is pressed by foot, activating the embedded mana circuits within each Cycling Stamp.

The symbols are imprinted into the ink and paper simultaneously with magical charge.

A rotary control dial allows the operator to select spell intensity, ranging from 0 to 2—corresponding to the power level of the spell being inscribed. This ensures the ink receives the correct magical saturation without overloading the scroll.

From humble cantrips to kingdom shaping scripts, the Myne Printing Press now stands as the cornerstone of magical mass Utility and Power
Access & Availability
It is an extremely expensive tool, thus only large organizations and governments have access to it.
Discovery
The Myne Printing Press was created by Alistair Myne in the aftermath of a great war. Frustrated by the limitations he and his fellow court mages faced unable to produce scrolls fast enough for the army and severely restricted by dwindling supplies Alistair knew there had to be a better way. Though the kingdom ultimately won the war, the victory was far too close for comfort.

During a celebration with his old friends, Alistair voiced his frustrations. That very conversation sparked the idea that would change his life: a magical press capable of producing scrolls more efficiently. It took five long years, countless failed attempts, and more than a few lab explosions, but he finally succeeded.

The earliest version of the press could only inscribe basic cantrip level spells. But over time, through relentless upgrades and refinements, it evolved into the versatile and vital tool known across the realm today.


Cover image: by Valcin (Marc Zipper)

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