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INTRODUCTION In this book are written the secret principles which have been handed down from generation to generation in our Sorcerian household.As you hold this book in your hands,remember that you are a descendant of the Sorcerians. In times long past, the Sorcerians servedthe Gods of the seven planets and controlled many magical powers. In those times we lived among the Gods and never died. We were almost like gods ourselves. Long ages ago, as mortals count time, evil beings who opposed the will of Heaven escaped from captivity and came to make their home among the people of the earth At that time we acquired a new purpose; our ancestors were sent to earth by the Gods to annihilate the evil ones. But the earth is not like Heaven. Here the flame of life burns quickly,and they realized it would be impossible to destroy the evil in one generation. Thus the Sorcerians established themselves on earth as mortal beings and handed down their sacred purpose from generation to generation. When you have read this book, you who have inherited our blood must make a decision; deny your Sorcerian heritage and live as normal mortals, or become a Sorcerian adventurer, striving to achieve your ancestors' purpose and doing all you can to destroy the evil forces of the five elements that will array them- selves against you. The evil ones use powerful magic and the once-godlike Sorcerians are now only humans whose power is limited. Therefore you must learn the secrets of magic which have been handed down through the generations. Even though you are a Sorcerian, magic is not easy to control.It is a demanding art which taxes your whole body, mind and spirit. You should realize that unless your entire being has been trained, you will accomplish little but an early death. Many techniques of might and magic must be perfected by the true ad- venturer if the adventure is to achieve its purpose. Before you embark on an adventure, choose companions whose desires and goals are like yours, and who are likewise trained in the disciplines of body, mind and spirit. When you have such a group, united in determination and purpose, go forth and battle the powers of evil as we have been ordained to do. And may the protection of the Gods go with you. ÚÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄ¿ ³THE GODS OF THE SEVEN PLANETS³ ÀÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÙ THE SUN ÄÄÄÄÄÄÄ The Sun, as the source of all life, controls the power of life, vitality, creativity, and regeneration. Sun magic is the power of creation. When combined with Mars, it is destruction. Sun magic also gives strength and vitality. THE MOON ÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄ As the moon drives away darkness, her magic has power over beings of the dark. As she reflects the light of the Sun, her magic also reflects other magics. As she controls the tides,so does her magic control the element of water. Moon magic gives resistance against magic spells. MERCURY ÄÄÄÄÄÄÄ Mercury is the God in charge of intelligence, language and communication.He is also the God of speed and movement, and controlsthe power of the wind. Mercury magic bestows intelligence and the power of magical offense. VENUS ÄÄÄÄÄ Venusis the Goddess of harmony, balance and peace.Hers is the power to avoid confrontation. Venus magic is essential for any sort of purification.She can unite the warring powers of other gods, and bestow dexterity. MARS ÄÄÄÄ Mars is the God of battle, destruction and fire. Mars magic has the ability to combine the magic of other Gods into a strong destructive force. Mars' power is the power of offense. JUPITER ÄÄÄÄÄÄÄ Jupiter is the God of justice, wisdom and luck.His power is second only to the Sun,and grows stronger when combined with sun Magic. Jupiter magic gives the power of healing and revival, and increases vitality. SATURN ÄÄÄÄÄÄ Saturn is the God of darkness,destruction and death.He controls the forces of the earth. Saturn magic is an important offensive force ÚÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄ¿ ³MONSTERS OF THE FIVE ELEMENTS³ ÀÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÙ The elements which make up all life on Earth and in Heaven are earth, fire, water, AIR and spirit. All enemies you will enconter have their being in one of these elements. EARTH ELEMENT MONSTERS ÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄ Every mortal thing that walks or crawls on the ground belongs to the earth element. This includes humans and humanoid monsters. Ground-dwelling animals also belong to this element. FIRE ELEMENT MONSTERS ÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄ Those creatures born from heat and flame belong to the fire element. They frequently resemble fire in some way. Fire element monsters dislike water in any form. WATER ELEMENT MONSTERS ÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄ Anything made of liquid, jelly or slime belongs to the water element. Monsters which inhabit the water are also water element creatures. All such creatures hate fire. AIR ELEMENT MONSTERS ÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄ Creatures that fly upon the wind belong to the air element. Most air element monsters are invisible, but may attack by means of wind, such as a tornado. SPIRIT ELEMENT MONSTERS ÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄ Spirits and other non-physical cretures belong to the spirit element. Skeletons and Mummies are also sky creatures, since they have no real physical existence in our world. ÚÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄ¿ ³ON THE EFFECTS AND USES OF MAGIC.³ ÀÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÙ The magics available to you can be made into 120 different spells, by combining the powers of the seven planets. The full knowledge of this cannot be written here, for fear of this book falling into the wrong hands. However, here are three keys to guide you in your study of the uses of magic: THE FIRST KEY ÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄ Magic may be locked into an item, such as a weapon or some other personal item. A person versed in enchantments can perform this task, granting powers to your possessions. The powers of the seven Gods combine in different ways, and not all of the Gods work well together, so care must be taken in combining the powers of the planets Magic can also be infused into potions made from the five sacred herbs. An herbalist knows how to prepare herbs properly to bring out their magic powers. THE SECOND KEY ÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄ Since all magic is granted by the seven Gods, magic spells are characterized by those things governed by the Gods whose magic is being called upon. Some magics will be more effective than others against certain enemies, because of the nature of the enemy and the nature of the magic. The character of the enemy can be known by knowing its origins; the character of the magic can be known by observing its effects. Great care must be taken not to use the magic of one element against a creature of that same element, for fear of strengthening your enemy rather than weakening it. THE THIRD KEY ÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄ The strongest and most powerful magics are those which partake of the powers of the most Gods. These are the best magics for defeating enemies of the spirit element. ÚÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄ¿ ³ THE FIVE SACRED HERBS ³ ÀÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÙ VERBENA ÄÄÄÄÄÄÄ Verbena has been used in traditional magic ceremonies since ancient times. It is sometimes found growing in ruins and deserted places. LAVENDER ÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄ Since ancient times, Lavender has been used as a pain-killer and a sleeping medicine. It is often found in the woods. SAGE ÄÄÄÄ Sage hasthe power to neutralize poisons. It grows mostly in the desert. HYSSOP ÄÄÄÄÄÄ Since Hyssop is the symbol of the Gods, it has the power to purify mind, body, and spirit. It grows in the high mountains. SAVORY ÄÄÄÄÄÄ The power of savory relates to vitality and life. It grows on wet land by banks of marshes.
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