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Sunaseth at 16:26, 11 August 2024

2024-08-11T16:26:10Z

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	There are many other creative uses for hexes, as varied as the mages who use them. From lovers placing hexmarks upon themselves to enforce a vow, to merchants protecting their wares, hexes are always in demand. The categories above are popular uses, but do not present a comprehensive list.		There are many other creative uses for hexes, as varied as the mages who use them. From lovers placing hexmarks upon themselves to enforce a vow, to merchants protecting their wares, hexes are always in demand. The categories above are popular uses, but do not present a comprehensive list.

	[[Category:~~Miscellaneous~~ Concepts]]		[[Category:Minor Concepts]]

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	Hexes are spells which trigger their effects upon a certain condition being met, typically placed within an item or worked into markings. Almost any spell can be placed into a hexed item, and many conditions can be used as a trigger: One popular use involves a hex containing [[Coddle]] within areas that a mage would rather intruders not get into, to pacify any who are not the mage themselves upon entering.		Hexes are spells which trigger their effects upon a certain condition being met, typically placed within an item or worked into markings. Almost any spell can be placed into a hexed item, and many conditions can be used as a trigger: One popular use involves a hex containing [[Coddle]] within areas that a mage would rather intruders not get into, to pacify any who are not the mage themselves upon entering.

	*[[Hex Tag]] - An artifact similar to a card one can imbue a [[Disposable Spell\|disposable spell]] within, used by less magically inclined buyers to place a conditional trigger on a given spell and apply it to a target of their choice.		*Hex Tag - An artifact similar to a card one can imbue a [[Disposable Spell\|disposable spell]] within, used by less magically inclined buyers to place a conditional trigger on a given spell and apply it to a target of their choice.

	*Hexmark - Similar to a hex tag in function, hexmarks are only placed upon individuals. Often triggered by the wearer taking an action, but may be used for other conditions being met. Hexmarks are not self sustaining and dissipate after their magic is used up.		*Hexmark - Similar to a hex tag in function, hexmarks are only placed upon individuals. Often triggered by the wearer taking an action, but may be used for other conditions being met. Hexmarks are not self sustaining and dissipate after their magic is used up.

Sunaseth: Rewrite

2024-06-16T22:28:44Z

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	~~Hex is a term used broadly to refer to the application of a spell through the means of~~ a condition being met. Almost any spell can be ~~applied via~~ a ~~hex~~, and ~~the condition~~ can be ~~set when the hex is placed. For example,~~ a ~~mage might place~~ a hex ~~upon their door that triggers the spell~~ [[Coddle]] ~~when opened by anyone else~~, ~~rendering a potential intruder docile until~~ the mage~~'s return~~.		Hexes are spells which trigger their effects upon a certain condition being met, typically placed within an item or worked into markings. Almost any spell can be placed into a hexed item, and many conditions can be used as a trigger: One popular use involves a hex containing [[Coddle]] within areas that a mage would rather intruders not get into, to pacify any who are not the mage themselves upon entering.

	*[[Hex Tag]] - An artifact ~~that's use is essentially akin~~ to a [[Disposable Spell\|disposable spell]] ~~for the~~ less magically ~~capable. It allows them~~ to place a conditional ~~effect via hex without being able~~ to ~~cast it themselves~~.		*[[Hex Tag]] - An artifact similar to a card one can imbue a [[Disposable Spell\|disposable spell]] within, used by less magically inclined buyers to place a conditional trigger on a given spell and apply it to a target of their choice.

	*Hexmark - A hex placed ~~on an individual is a hexmark~~. ~~It works in~~ the ~~same fashion as a hex normally does and triggers the desired spell upon a condition~~ being met~~, generally an action taken by the individual~~. Hexmarks dissipate after ~~being activated~~.		*Hexmark - Similar to a hex tag in function, hexmarks are only placed upon individuals. Often triggered by the wearer taking an action, but may be used for other conditions being met. Hexmarks are not self sustaining and dissipate after their magic is used up.

	*Hexbrand - A more powerful~~, semi-permanent~~ version of a hexmark~~. These are generally used for severe punishment~~, to ~~force~~ servitude ~~or certain behavior~~, ~~or in other similarly severe circumstances~~.		*Hexbrand - A longer lasting and more powerful version of a hexmark, often seen on individuals a mage wishes to enforce certain behaviors on, such as when forcing a target into servitude. Hexbrands also find use for lengthier punishments, and many savants will enforce the use of a hexbrand upon their apprentices.

	*Hex graffiti - ~~Another form of~~ a ~~hex that is generally applied in~~ public ~~spaces where~~ it~~'s plainly visible. This variety is triggered by~~ fully ~~perceiving~~ the ~~graffiti, whether words or~~ art~~. This creates~~ a ~~pressure upon~~ the 'artist~~' to~~ create ~~more creative and interesting graffiti~~ that is ~~still short enough that most can~~'~~t stop reading in time~~.		*Hex graffiti - A hex placed into a public space which triggers upon a viewer looking at it long enough to fully appreciate the work. Words and art both may carry a hex, but the artist must create something that is appealing yet easily digestible, lest the viewer either realize they're about to be hexed or simply grow bored with the art before them.

	~~Citizens have found~~ many creative uses for hexes. ~~Some relationships will solidify their bonds with~~ hexmarks ~~that promise pain or humiliation for breaking vows. Many shopkeeps not skilled in magic~~ themselves ~~will use hextags~~ to ~~protect~~ their ~~shops or carts from theft~~. ~~Many savants will force apprentices to receive hexbrands for the duration of their service~~.		There are many other creative uses for hexes, as varied as the mages who use them. From lovers placing hexmarks upon themselves to enforce a vow, to merchants protecting their wares, hexes are always in demand. The categories above are popular uses, but do not present a comprehensive list.

	[[Category:Miscellaneous Concepts]]		[[Category:Miscellaneous Concepts]]

Arcanet at 05:38, 25 December 2022

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	Hex is a term used broadly to refer to the application of a spell through the means of a condition being met. Almost any spell can be applied via a hex, and the condition can be set when the hex is placed. For example, a mage might place a hex upon their door that triggers the spell [[Coddle]] when opened by anyone else, rendering a potential intruder docile until the mage's return.		Hex is a term used broadly to refer to the application of a spell through the means of a condition being met. Almost any spell can be applied via a hex, and the condition can be set when the hex is placed. For example, a mage might place a hex upon their door that triggers the spell [[Coddle]] when opened by anyone else, rendering a potential intruder docile until the mage's return.

	~~Similarly a hex can be placed on an individual in which case it~~'s ~~considered~~ a ~~hexmark~~. ~~A hexmark works in the same fashion as~~ a hex ~~normally does and triggers the desired spell upon a condition~~ being ~~met, generally an action taken by the individual. Hexmarks dissipate after being activated~~.		*[[Hex Tag]] - An artifact that's use is essentially akin to a [[Disposable Spell\|disposable spell]] for the less magically capable. It allows them to place a conditional effect via hex without being able to cast it themselves.

	A ~~more powerful, semi-permanent version of~~ a hexmark is a ~~hexbrand~~. ~~Hexbrands are generally used for severe punishment, to force servitude or certain behavior, or in other similarly severe circumstances~~.		*Hexmark - A hex placed on an individual is a hexmark. It works in the same fashion as a hex normally does and triggers the desired spell upon a condition being met, generally an action taken by the individual. Hexmarks dissipate after being activated.

	~~Hex graffiti is another form~~ of a ~~hex that is~~ generally ~~applied in public spaces where it's plainly visible and is triggered by fully perceiving the graffiti~~, ~~whether words~~ or ~~art. This creates a pressure upon the 'artist' to create more creative and interesting graffiti that is still short enough that most can't stop reading~~ in ~~time~~.		*Hexbrand - A more powerful, semi-permanent version of a hexmark. These are generally used for severe punishment, to force servitude or certain behavior, or in other similarly severe circumstances.

	~~A [[~~Hex ~~Tag]]~~ is ~~an artifact that~~'s ~~use~~ is ~~essentially akin to a [[Disposable Spell\|disposable spell]] for~~ the ~~less magically capable~~. ~~It allows them to place~~ a ~~conditional effect via hex without being able~~ to ~~cast it themselves~~.		*Hex graffiti - Another form of a hex that is generally applied in public spaces where it's plainly visible. This variety is triggered by fully perceiving the graffiti, whether words or art. This creates a pressure upon the 'artist' to create more creative and interesting graffiti that is still short enough that most can't stop reading in time.

	Citizens have found many creative uses for hexes. Some relationships will solidify their bonds with hexmarks that promise pain or humiliation for breaking vows. Many shopkeeps not skilled in magic themselves will use hextags to protect their shops or carts from theft. Many savants will force apprentices to receive hexbrands for the duration of their service.		Citizens have found many creative uses for hexes. Some relationships will solidify their bonds with hexmarks that promise pain or humiliation for breaking vows. Many shopkeeps not skilled in magic themselves will use hextags to protect their shops or carts from theft. Many savants will force apprentices to receive hexbrands for the duration of their service.

	[[Category:Miscellaneous Concepts]]		[[Category:Miscellaneous Concepts]]

Arcanet at 05:34, 25 December 2022

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	Citizens have found many creative uses for hexes. Some relationships will solidify their bonds with hexmarks that promise pain or humiliation for breaking vows. Many shopkeeps not skilled in magic themselves will use hextags to protect their shops or carts from theft. Many savants will force apprentices to receive hexbrands for the duration of their service.		Citizens have found many creative uses for hexes. Some relationships will solidify their bonds with hexmarks that promise pain or humiliation for breaking vows. Many shopkeeps not skilled in magic themselves will use hextags to protect their shops or carts from theft. Many savants will force apprentices to receive hexbrands for the duration of their service.

	[[Category:Miscellaneous ~~Concept~~]]		[[Category:Miscellaneous Concepts]]

Arcanet at 05:34, 25 December 2022

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	~~{{Item\|~~		Hex is a term used broadly to refer to the application of a spell through the means of a condition being met. Almost any spell can be applied via a hex, and the condition can be set when the hex is placed. For example, a mage might place a hex upon their door that triggers the spell [[Coddle]] when opened by anyone else, rendering a potential intruder docile until the mage's return.
	~~\|itemref=hextagref.png~~
	~~\|itemarcanogram=hextagarcanogram.png~~
	~~\|caption=A hex tag~~
	~~\|name=~~Hex ~~Tag~~
	~~\|type=Triggered Magic~~
	~~\|summary=Hex tags are magical symbols that are placed upon an item and trigger~~ a ~~pre-loaded~~ spell ~~or curse upon that item's use. Note that "use" is dependant on~~ the ~~item in question -~~ a ~~mirror need only~~ be ~~looked at~~, ~~for~~ example, ~~while one would have to attempt to open or close~~ a door ~~to trigger a tag on it. They are essentially considered another delivery system for magic~~, ~~not unlike~~ a ~~disposable spell~~.

	~~In the~~ case of a ~~curse one may not even realize one has been afflicted until the curse later comes into effect when it is triggered~~. ~~More often than not hex tags rely on~~ the same ~~premises~~ as the ~~common spells of Nodd and will contain contain familiar arcanograms and need to be infused with gloam~~.		Similarly a hex can be placed on an individual in which case it's considered a hexmark. A hexmark works in the same fashion as a hex normally does and triggers the desired spell upon a condition being met, generally an action taken by the individual. Hexmarks dissipate after being activated.

	~~It's frightfully common~~ for ~~items purchased in shops~~ to ~~have one~~, or ~~more~~, ~~hex tags imbued~~ upon them. ~~As a result~~ many ~~mages looking~~ to ~~make some gloam~~ will ~~offer services~~ to ~~identify, and potentially remove,~~ the ~~tags - though less scrupulous mages may then add~~ their ~~own afterwards~~.		A more powerful, semi-permanent version of a hexmark is a hexbrand. Hexbrands are generally used for severe punishment, to force servitude or certain behavior, or in other similarly severe circumstances.
	~~\|artifact=1~~
	~~\|food=~~		Hex graffiti is another form of a hex that is generally applied in public spaces where it's plainly visible and is triggered by fully perceiving the graffiti, whether words or art. This creates a pressure upon the 'artist' to create more creative and interesting graffiti that is still short enough that most can't stop reading in time.
	~~\|substance=~~
	~~\|gallery=~~		A [[Hex Tag]] is an artifact that's use is essentially akin to a [[Disposable Spell\|disposable spell]] for the less magically capable. It allows them to place a conditional effect via hex without being able to cast it themselves.
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	}}		Citizens have found many creative uses for hexes. Some relationships will solidify their bonds with hexmarks that promise pain or humiliation for breaking vows. Many shopkeeps not skilled in magic themselves will use hextags to protect their shops or carts from theft. Many savants will force apprentices to receive hexbrands for the duration of their service.

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Arcanet: Arcanet moved page Hex Tag to Hex

2022-12-25T04:58:42Z

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Arcanet at 03:25, 6 January 2022

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	\|caption=A hex tag		\|caption=A hex tag
	\|name=Hex Tag		\|name=Hex Tag
	\|type=~~Cursed Sticker~~		\|type=Triggered Magic
	\|summary=Hex tags are magical symbols that are placed upon an item and trigger a pre-loaded spell or curse upon that item's use. Note that "use" is dependant on the item in question - a mirror need only be looked at, for example, while one would have to attempt to open or close a door to trigger a tag on it. They are essentially considered another delivery system for magic, not unlike a disposable spell.		\|summary=Hex tags are magical symbols that are placed upon an item and trigger a pre-loaded spell or curse upon that item's use. Note that "use" is dependant on the item in question - a mirror need only be looked at, for example, while one would have to attempt to open or close a door to trigger a tag on it. They are essentially considered another delivery system for magic, not unlike a disposable spell.

Arcanet at 07:55, 5 January 2022

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	\|name=Hex Tag		\|name=Hex Tag
	\|type=Cursed Sticker		\|type=Cursed Sticker
	\|summary=Hex tags are ~~stickers~~ loaded ~~with conditional curses~~ that ~~affect~~ the ~~victim~~ for ~~as long as~~ the ~~sticker~~ is ~~applied~~. More often than not ~~they~~ rely on the same premises as the common spells of Nodd and will be ~~engraved~~ with ~~the appropriate arcanograms~~ in ~~the process of their creation~~ to ~~properly infuse~~ gloam ~~for~~ the ~~spell to work~~.		\|summary=Hex tags are magical symbols that are placed upon an item and trigger a pre-loaded spell or curse upon that item's use. Note that "use" is dependant on the item in question - a mirror need only be looked at, for example, while one would have to attempt to open or close a door to trigger a tag on it. They are essentially considered another delivery system for magic, not unlike a disposable spell.

			In the case of a curse one may not even realize one has been afflicted until the curse later comes into effect when it is triggered. More often than not hex tags rely on the same premises as the common spells of Nodd and will contain contain familiar arcanograms and need to be infused with gloam.

			It's frightfully common for items purchased in shops to have one, or more, hex tags imbued upon them. As a result many mages looking to make some gloam will offer services to identify, and potentially remove, the tags - though less scrupulous mages may then add their own afterwards.
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