Literally translating to "Imbue, Empower, Flight, by Life Energy" this spell is invoked by a Praxxis Techno-mancer to charge shaped Koronite into a Lodestone. It is an extrememly taxing process, requiring hours of focus and concentration by the techno-mancer. The larger the Lodestone, the longer the process takes.
Materials, Tools and Facilities
Special facilities and apparatus are required to invoke the spell and empower the Lodestones efficiently. While it is possible to accomplish without these, the dangers of an unsupported casting are exceptionally high.The Lode-Forge
The Lode-Forge is a very special facility where the process of Lodestone creation is carried out. It is closely guarded by the most skilled warriors, and trespassers are as likely to be killed onsite as they are to be arrested. Contained within are all of the special materials and apparati needed to create a Lodestone.The Crucible of Sky
This special crucible holds the Koronite powder in its intended shape until the empowerment is complete. A typical crucible would heat raw metal until it was molten which would then be poured into a casting mould of shaped powder or sand to be formed. The Crucible of Sky accepts a mould formed of vitrified Xotrine that has been shaped by specially trained smiths.The Catchment Cradle
Technically part of the Crucible of Sky, the Catchment Cradle collects and channels the energies from the caster into the forge. It is a large tank with bands inside called Catchment Arcs which absorb the emitted energies. The tank is often filled with an ice water bath to help keep the caster cool as they channel.The Ritual
Preparation
As the process of creating a Lodestone can take many hours and must not be interrupted, the caster will typically eat a meal of Lembas bread or similar long-term rations, and drink plenty of water. Priests and or priestesses prepare the caster by stripping them of their clothes and inscribing runes of protection, healing and focus along the caster's body. The ink used for the markings is empowered and burns away by the end of the ritual. While the runes are not strictly necessary, they help to mitigate the monumental strain on the caster during the invocation. Once the markings have been completed, the caster is dressed in a linen loincloth and will take their place inside the catchment cradle and meditate as the Crucible of Sky is filled with Koronite powder. When the caster is ready, the invocation can begin.Invocation
The core process begins as the caster channels energies through the catchment arcs. The larger or more complex the Lodestone, the more effort is required. The caster will begin to heat up as their body draws in powerful energies, which are then absorbed by the catchment arcs and channelled into the crucible. Over time, the surging energies melt the Koronite in the crucible, and the caster must then focus on the internal structure of the molten material; cooling strands of Koronite, positioning the strands properly within the mould and then bonding them with the still molten material. It is during this phase that the caster's temperature will spike, rising to a level that could incinerate them without the cooling water bath within the Catchment Cradle. Priests and Priestesses ensure that fresh, cold water is continuously supplied to the cradle to keep the caster cool and safe.Sealing
Once the charge is complete, the caster then shifts focus to sealing the outer layers of the Lodestone. The molten Koronite is 'pushed' into layers surrounding the structure created in the invocation. Each layer is cooled and covered until the stone is fully solidified.Caster Recovery Once the empowerment is complete, the caster must rest and recover from their efforts. This recovery can last from a few hours to several days. The caster is carried to a special recovery suite inside the Lode-Forge. They are tended to by healers until completely recovered.
Related Organizations
Related Discipline
Praxxis Family Artificers
Related School
Techno-mancy
Related Element
Effect Duration
Perpetual/Unknown
Effect Casting Time
Varies
Applied Restriction
Only those born of the Praxxis bloodline are able to harness the energies required to invoke the spell. It is possile for another magic user to assist, the primary channeler must be of Praxxis blood.
It is also possible to perform a "raw" channelling; that is, without the channeling apparatus or other assistive devices. A raw channelling is exceptionally dangerous, and more often than not leads to the caster's death or extreme injury. This danger increases exponentially when attempting to empower larger or more complex Lodestones.
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