Vertruvio's Investigations of the Arcane
"I High Mage Vertruvio present in this tomb the first of my investigations into the arcane. Rather than investigate the natural laws I believe the so called schools deserve investigation. Since most mages are limited in the ability based in these schools I posit that throughout these works you will see that the nature of the arcane is governed by the skills of the schools rather than the antiquated laws.
I also wish to present the case of the unlimited. These are the individuals we see that can access any ability I wish to state up front that even the least talented mage can understand Incanthos failed to explain for is more recognised in my take on the things." - Preface to Vol. 1
Purpose
To write upon the Schools of Magic Theory of Arcana.
Document Structure
Clauses
Sections start and are primarily divided into the schools. How they formed. The creation of spells within the schools and the ideas brought about by them.
References
Incanthos, Gervold and the Divine Texts of both the Lurker and The Scribe are contained within the work.
Publication Status
Out of Print
Legal status
Accepted worldwide
Historical Details
Background
Written by the Half Elf Vertruvio who was known as an explorer and presumed the bastard of Algenon Wood-Elf Nobility and an Ingmennium Shield Maiden made quite a rugged yet scholarly mage. Specialising in Evocation and looked down in many scholarly pursuits pushed him to act at greater heights and challenge the Great Incanthos. Published over 65 years the complete work rivals Incanthos' original and even, at points, outstrips it.
History
Most notably in the work is the studies in necromancy conducted by the arch-mage Heinreich Kanzor who contributed to the necromancy portions but readily admitted to his contemporaries that the work was not his and his input was minor in the grand scheme of things.
Public Reaction
Though controversial and much maligned at the time of release especially by the drake sorcerers of the Elgasian Prelate, the work survives and demonstrates a comparable theory that stand up to Incanthos' Law based work.
Legacy
Due to the nature of schools and how they are more distinct than the rather cryptic laws then they stand as a collection that usually supplants Incanthos in the training of new mages with only traditionalists sticking to the older Law series. Additionally the allusions to alpha caster and the subverting of the Law of the Lantern in their abilities allow the more recent Potentia based theories that Triarch Paelais has devised.
Type
Journal, Scientific
Medium
Vellum / Skin
Authoring Date
2300
Ratification Date
2368
Authors
Signatories (Characters)
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