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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
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]