Scrying orbs

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A scrying orb by butts

Scrying orbs or scrying mirrors refer to a type of magical artifact that display surveillance of a remote location within their reflective surfaces. Alternatively, they can be used to remotely project an image to other scrying-receptive devices, provided at least one capable [Mage] is available or the device's enchantments enable for scrying without a spell being cast.

Overview[edit | edit source]

A scrying mirror by LeChatDemon

Scrying orbs are the most common variation of scrying devices in Innworld. They come in varying different sizes, as small as a marble[1], and in differing shapes, such as scrying mirrors[2] or scrying pools.[3][4]

To begin scrying, one requires a [Mage], [Diviner], or [Seer][5] capable of the [Scrying] spell, especially to link one scrying device to another for two-way communication or conferences.[5] Communication conducted in this way can be spotty, due to magical interference or faded magic spells. Thanks to their rounded shape, scrying orb images may display a fish-eyed angle. Although orbs are much beloved, some scryers may prefer a mirror due to the inconvenient rounded shape of an orb.[6] The visual provided by scrying orbs can be adjusted by adjusting the orb.[6] [Mages] are capable of zooming in on the images projected to a scrying device.[7]

Use of scrying is an insecure means of communication; scrying conversations are public and can be eavesdropped upon.[6]

Scryings orbs, mirrors, and other hand-held scrying devices can be concealed from sight, with the [Scrying] spell intact and functioning, through the means of Skills.[4]

Anti-Scrying Measures[edit | edit source]

One can mitigate remote attempts at scrying by keeping their true name hidden.[8] Anti-divination wards allow for an area of effect to disallow scrying broadcasts from coming out.[9]

Scrying Usage[edit | edit source]

Scrying enables for remote communication and is seen to be leveraged in a variety of ways.

Broadcasts and News Networks[edit | edit source]

Scrying devices are capable of receiving broadcasted moving images and sound, provided that a [Mage] is present to transmit, similar to a [Message] spell. Wistram is capable of amplifying visuals sent via [Scrying] from a vast distance. And then, by magically linking their mages, projecting those images to a vast audience providing an individual has appropriate receptive capacity.[10]

For the news network set up by Wistram, see Wistram News Network

Auctions[edit | edit source]

Many auction houses allow for remote scryers to bid on items from afar. [11]

Military and Political Conferences[edit | edit source]

Due to the insecure nature of most scrying spells, conferences concerning military and political matters are conducted devoid of confidential information as much as possible.[6]

Trivia[edit | edit source]

  • Wistram has been able to leverage their projected scrying images to view scryers on the other side.[10]
  • Flos Reimarch was able to broadcast a message throughout the world with Parasol Stroll.[1]
  • The largest scrying orb shown thus far was on top of a tower in Fissival.[12]
  • The monarchy of Calanfer use a scrying pool of enchanted water, where a [Mage] must cast the [Scrying] spell.[3]
  • Noass and Sir Relz were able to use the Skill [Spectator's Concealment] to hide their scrying mirror from sight while broadcasting to viewers[4]

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