Sects and Cantrips

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Sects

As far as we can tell, Some of the sect features such as Cantrips, and titles may be based on scholarship or other skills rather then circle, but the numbers we have below have been given to us by other players that got the features at a specific circle... we know we don't have everything yet, but as we get more info, we'll post it. If you can fill in some blanks for us, send us the info and we'll put it up as soon as we can.

1 Sects
2 General Cantrip Knowledge
3 Monks of the Crystal Hand
4 Prophets of G'nar-Peth
5 Progeny of Tezirah
6 Heritage House
7 The Nomads of the Arid Steppe
8 The Celestial Compact
9 Fortunes Path

General Cantrip Knowledge

You can ask your sect leader about "basic skills", and he will teach you general cantrip KNOWLEDGE at any time, or will gain general cantrip knowledge from that sect with your first sect cantrip. If you are not of a sect, then you need to find the slagged pile in old crossing under the crossing Moon mage guild. The slagged pile is above the Sunken Collapse. Don't touch/look at the desk, it'll stun you. and don't touch the glove in the Collapse. If it suddenly gets dark, <rub orb> and it'll light the whole mansion up again. Once you find the slagged pile, FOCUS on it, then STUDY (I believe you need about 40 scholarship to be able to successfully study it) it until you get the general knowledge (You do not need to Focus, but some say it speeds the process up a little bit, and it sure won't hurt). The slagged pile is pretty deep into the passages. Two scripts will walk you through the cantrip quest (one drags you through, the other does not). http://www.drsecrets.com/index.php?topic=459.0 (This script drags you through) http://www.drsecrets.com/index.php?topic=447.0 (This script, you walk through, but it is still dangerous)

General Cantrip1	Flare	Approx 40-50 scholarship	Found on Tais'Gath island by studying the obelisk there. It simply causes a bright flare which can be seen one or two rooms away and which can light up a dark room for just that moment to get a look. Script for obtaining flare cantrip located at http://www.drsecrets.com/index.php?topic=445.0
General Cantrip2	Face	Approx 40-50 scholarship	On M'riss in the Dunes, have to wander around till you find the oasis, and go into it. Best to drop a beam before you enter the dunes so you can teleport back out when your done. Disguises and changes your features for several minutes. Script for obtaining face cantrip located at http://www.drsecrets.com/index.php?topic=456.0
General Cantrip3	Label	Approx 40-50 scholarship, have the Burn spell, and have completed the enchantment quest. To acquire this cantrip, it is best to have someone accompany you to guard you. In fact this area is so dangerous that I suggest having another character that is tough to run the script first without you to find out where the dangerous areas are before you both attempt it together. I also recommend that you download the .manor script that is in the general script area on drsecrets (just in case). However, this script does include it.	Read and study the water-stained leatherbound grimoire found in the Library in Oshu'ehhrsk Manor. Script for obtaining label cantrip located at http://www.drsecrets.com/index.php?topic=450.0
General Cantrip4	Kinetic Fling	Available to any moonmage regardless of sect.	Obtained from the Research in Throne City. Script for obtaining the cantrip located at http://www.drsecrets.com/index.php?topic=575.0

Monks of the Crystal Hand
Prophets of G'nar-Peth
Progeny of Tezirah
Heritage House
The Nomads of the Arid Steppe
The Celestial Compact
Fortunes Path

Sect Location	Near some benches along the path to the Crystal Hand Fortress one south of the gate to the fire sprite area. Look about there for a small crystal hand and push it. Script for traveling to the Crystal Hand Sect Hall is located here, http://www.drsecrets.com/index.php?topic=379.0
Guildleader Associated with Sect	Tiv
Titles	Sophister - 39th circle Ascetic - 70th circle
Cantrips	Tiv's Mantle (keyword: "mantle") - Creates a verbed and rather cool looking fluff-cloak - Circle 28 Way of the Disciplined Step (keyword: "balance"). - Improves balance - Circle 35
Description of Sect	The Monks of the Crystal Hand said little, letting their deeds carry the message. A band of ascetic warriors from the far west, these meditative souls had honed their mysticism to a razor's edge, able to conceal their movements in a cloak of shadows at will and disarm a foe with a single thought. They pledged themselves to build the Guild as they did all things: with purity, honor, and deadly efficiency, all attuned with the orbit of the moons.
Speech from Sect leader	A hooded monk leans forward and speaks to you about this sect. "Constantly on a quest for personal perfection in all ways and all things, the Monks of the Crystal Hand often go without many basic pleasures that most other Elanthians take for granted. Fasts, quests, and long periods of isolation are not uncommon for Moon Mages of this organization." "Though our studies focus on the arts of magic and war, the Sophisters within these halls discuss and contemplate philosophy moreso than any other point of study. It is through seeking the eternal truths we shall find enlightenment." The hooded monk adds, "You have but to JOIN us, and be part of this heritage.
Spell Affinity	Crystal Spike
Divination Tool Preference	Sapphire Prism. Sold by Dwarf (for 5 gold kronar) who wanders around the southeast gate in Leth. ask dwarf about prism. at http://elanthipedia.com/wiki/RanikMap61

Sect Location	In a tent up by blood wolves in Theren. Script for traveling to G'nar Pethian sect hall is located here, http://www.drsecrets.com/index.php?topic=381.0
Guild leader associated with Sect	Prophet Estrille Ardwens
Titles	G'nar Pethian - Circle 39
Cantrips	Melyo'a Ihean (keyword: "eye") - Lets you see if someone is hidden or invisible in the room. - Circle 29 Sumilo Aev (keyword: "view") - Lets you see constellations during the day. - Circle 35 Maren Alshabi (keyword: "disclose") - Identifies other prophets. Located in Oshu'ehhrsk manor south of Leth. (study grimoire on shelf in library)
Description of Sect	Of the Prophets of G'nar-Peth, little can be said: the purple-robed mages came from what they called "Master G'nar-Peth's garden of paradise", the same hellish volcanic wasteland known to the rest of Elanthia as the Blasted Plains. Masters of perception and inner vision, it is said that no illusion could fool their minds-- nor their eyes, which were gouged out and the empty sockets hidden behind silken blindfolds. While surely mad, these walking contradictions were also adepts of fierce power, and 'saw' the future in the reflections of their strangely-engraved sandstone bowls. While the original Prophets vanished long ago, back into the wastes, some of the bowls remain as their legacy: but, it is written, spending too much time in contemplation of their serpentine heiroglyphs can be dangerous to the mind and soul.
Speech from sect leader	A blind prophet leans forward and speaks to you about this sect. "Sudu li aev sa dinta, li aevan sa ita. - When the eye be empty, the sight be full. This credo we of the G'nar Pethians live by, and it has served us countless generations. What use is mundane sight when we have foresight, gifted to us of the Sightless One? Our other senses are not even used to their fullest." "There is much more to prediction than to turn a card or roll bones, a deeper meaning that eludes most of our brethren Moon Mages. Things best left unknown, yet all unwittingly have learned them. We all have taken the whispers of secrets into our ears, and only the G'nar Pethian is aware of the implications of these concepts nesting in our mortal minds. Do you have an inkling of comprehension?" "We, the G'nar Pethians, are keepers. Keepers of the lost, the forgotten, the best-left-buried. Ours is not the easy task." The blind prophet adds, "You have but to JOIN us, and be part of this heritage,
Spell Affinity	Piercing Gaze
Divination Tool Preference	Sandstone Bowl. Purchased in Theren from Krrish for about 8000 lir. http://elanthipedia.com/wiki/RanikMap42 Script for traveling to store is found here, http://www.drsecrets.com/index.php?topic=570.0

Sect Location	The base of the great tower in Shard. Find some bushes and a branch to pull and then enter the break that opens. script for locating tezirah sect hall is located here, http://www.drsecrets.com/index.php?topic=404.0
Titles	Tezirite - Circle 39 Shadowmancer - Circle 70
Guildleader Associated with Sect	Tezirite Mortom Saist (Founder)
Cantrips	Sibowen (keyword "Appear") - if you have shadows cast on you, then chant this cantrip, then teleport to a katamba moonbeam, you will come out on the other side in hiding and with no stun.-Circle 28 Shaderald - (aka Duck. keyword "shade") cantrip, which creates a shadowy duck/humanoid thing that announces your arrival. - Circle 35 Sibo Nijare (keyword "blade"). Changes look on your moonblade and gives a slight boost.
Description of Sect	In the old days before the Empire condemned the practice of sorcery (and that foul art, thankfully, passed into legend), a dark magus named Tezirah combined her spells with the skills of a mystic. She nurtured a cult of personality, which endured after her execution (under the reign of Empress Demin I) and became the Progeny of Tezirah. Though stripped of the foul magics their mistress taught, the Progeny turned mysticism to their own ends, specializing in dark prophesies and illusion. Their favored tool was the crystal Tezirah's Mirror, a dangerous skrying device invented by the sorceress long ago. As a historical aside, the day of Tezirah's death by hanging was the first time that seers recorded visions of a hideous bat-winged skull that soared from their subconscious and paralyzed them with unspeakable agony. Some still believe that this dread image, seen many times since, is actually the spirit of Tezirah herself. Her last attempt at a spell of vengeance, the story goes, trapped her soul on the Probability Plane, which all prophets touch to foresee the future. She now flies endlessly across the chaotic abyss, trying to force her way back into our world through the "doorway" that opens for just a split-second during any mage's prediction. While this is generally seen as a bogey-tale to frighten apprentices ("Study well, or Tezirah will eat your soul!"), this author feels that there is enough established precident in magical circles to consider this tale not only cautionary, but all too possible.
Speech from Sect leader	A scarlet-robed mage leans forward and speaks to you about this sect. "The Progeny of Tezirah was originally formed by a magess named Tezirah Eilsina. During the times of the Empire, any slightly questionable act of magic was dubbed as 'sorcery,' and shamefully, Tezirah was accused. Officially, she was executed near the present day city of the Crossing, but many believe she managed to cast one final spell of vengeance on her would-be murderers, escaping into the Plane of Probabilty." "Some distastefully claim that it is Tezirah who attacks Moon Mages as they tap the Plane of Probability via prediction, appearing in the form of a bat-winged skull." "Historically, the Crowther family has always represented the Progeny of Tezirah on the Council of Moon Mages, beginning with Alicia Crowther, the sixth signatory of the Lunar Accord. The Crowthers are well respected, and few doubt their abilities. Like many Tezirites, the Crowthers are known for their skill and artistry with shadow magic." The scarlet-robed mage adds, "You have but to JOIN us, and be part of this heritage,
Spell Affinity	Tezirah's Veil
Divination Tool Preference	Ornate Mirror. sold by despondent elothean for 5 gold kronar. he wanders close to the crossing moonmage guild. located on map, http://elanthipedia.com/wiki/RanikMap8

Sect Location	At the turtle in Throne City, focus turtle, go moon, s, out, s, up, sw, go building, s. Script for locating the Heritage House Sect Hall is located here, http://www.drsecrets.com/index.php?topic=386.0
Titles:	Heritage Keeper - Circle 39 Proctor - Circle 70
Cantrips	Naronas Kerwaith (keyword: "entry"), - Entry allows us past any sect leader into the halls, as the gatherer of all info it is our right to have access to all sects. - Circle 28 Fate Alignment - (keyword: "align") - Basicly turns a bad prediction on yourself off. - Circle 35
Description of Sect	No description as of yet, if someone finds a passage in one of the DR Books, please send it, and I will post it.
Speech by sect leader	A cheerful representative leans forward and speaks to you about this sect. "As the Mirror Wraith Prophecy drew to a close, many Moon Mages were ecstatic to find themselves members of groups that lived the old ways, whether that be Tezirite, Skindancer or what-have-you. We find that to be simplistic. How many of them were even born when the original Sects still existed, at a time when they actually meant something?" "With the signing of the Lunar Accord, a great Guild was formed. And with that signing began the end of the splintered and fundamentally different Sects, and a strong, unified group know as Moon Mages were born. The Sects faded with time, until they were pale shadows and half-remembered concepts of a long dead past." "We of the Heritage House, the same group so long charged with the task of maintaining the Guild's libraries and histories, wish to restore the Moon Mage Guild to its glory. We are all known as Moon Mages, and it's time to rebuild the dream that the Mirror Wraith Prophecy destroyed." The cheerful representative adds, "You have but to JOIN us, and be part of this heritage.
Spell Affinity	Unleash
Divination Tool Preference	?

Sect Location	Somewhere above the waterfall in the gargoyle and snowbeast area across the gondola on the way to Shard. There are rumors that the location changes a bit at times. Script for locating the Nomad Sect Hall is located here, http://www.drsecrets.com/index.php?topic=435.0
Guildleader Associated with Sect	Cherulisa D'Shari'sendal, a Skindancer; however Bonedancers don't like her
Titles	Nomads, Skindancers, Bonedancers, Winddancers - Circle 39 Animist - 70th circle
Cantrips	Alm Shalka Albir (keyword "boggle"): Creates boggle that will show your location to someone. Oshu Sarhhtha (keyword "Dance") - Reduces the roundtime of those raised in a room where it's chanted. Circle 28 Perception - Increases effectiveness of Clear Vision - What circle?
Description of Sect	Nomads of the Arid Steppe, the Skindancers were potent shamans who employed spirit invocation, myth and trances born of both ecstasy and pain to enter the netherworld and touch the future. They were well-known for developing the use of enchanted bones-- often stripped from the body of a fallen enemy-- to aid in divination.
Speech by Sect leader	An ancient shaman leans forward and speaks to you about this sect. "There is an inherent beauty in nature. Beauty is found within the swirling skies above our heads, the earthen land beneath our feet, the running deer and foxes in the woods, the sweeping waves of a wind-swept lake, and the eternity of the stars. It is this truth that we, as Nomads of the Arid Steppe,pass down to our children in our storytelling sessions, so that each generation knows of all the previous ones. In this way, We preserve our cultural identity." "Our kinship with nature beneath the stars and moons guides us as we follow the hunting across the steppes and tundras. Our ancestors were The first to rely on fate to tell us how to survive in unity with nature, but there came a warryng time, when all the different tribes fought. The spirits send us a leader, and he united us. To this day, we follow the creed he established, taking what we need from the land, and not calling up arms unless the reasons are just."
Spell Affinity	Clear Vision
Divination Tool Preference	Divination Bones. Purchased in Theren from Krrish for about 6000 lir. http://elanthipedia.com/wiki/RanikMap42 Script for traveling to store is found here, http://www.drsecrets.com/index.php?topic=570.0

Sect Location	Crossing Moon mage guild Observatory Specifically, from Kssarh, go w, s, sw, se, s, e, se, climb stair. script for locating the Celestial Compact Sect Hall is located here, http://www.drsecrets.com/index.php?topic=318.0
Guild Leader Associated with Sect	Celestian Kssarh T'Kinnirii
Titles	Celestian - Circle 39 Advisor - 70th circle
Spell Prep	You see: You direct your attention toward the heavens and trace the lunar sigils for the Summon Death Monkey spell in the air. Others see: MoonMage turns his gaze heavenward and traces a series of lunar sigils in the air.
Cantrips	Gift of the Stars (keyword: "refill"), can only chant it at night, refills about 25 mana. - Circle 28 Avtai Alshavi (keyword: "season"). lets you see a constellation that may not be in season - Circle 35
Description of Sect	The Celestial Compact formed the idea for the Guild and led the unification process. Scholars without peer and keen students of the movement of the heavens, they employ astrology and magic to see the far future as if it were yesterday. It is this author's pride to directly descend from this near-perfect lineage, without whom all would have been lost.
Speech from sect leader	A stuffy junior officer leans forward and speaks to you about this sect. "The Celestial Compact is made up of scholars and astrologers, and has a history dating back to the Empire. The members of the Compact served not only as seers and historians for the Emperors, but also as political advisors, and many leaders of the Compact manipulated their way into the highest reaches of power." "The Celestial Compact lived on after the collapse by dominating the Moon Mage Guild they had organized, as they almost always maintained a fifty percent majority on the Moon Mage High Council. The Braun family has traditionally led not only the Compact, but the Council itself, serving as a driving force behind the Guild and many of its improvements." "The Celestial Compact excels at light manipulation and light-based illusion." The junior officer adds, "You have but to JOIN us, and be part of this heritage,
Spell Affinity	Cage of Light
Divination Tool Preference	Celestial Charts. sold by a dwarf in leth for 5 gold kronars. He wanders around the southeast gate. Ask dwarf about chart. located on map http://elanthipedia.com/wiki/RanikMap61

Sect Location	Taisgath Island, on the northeastern side. Script for traveling to fortune's path sect hall is found here, http://www.drsecrets.com/index.php?topic=443.0
Guild Leader Associated with sect	Fateweaver Lomtaun Nedorath
Titles	Fateweaver - Circle 39 Unbound -70th circle
Cantrips	Lyodin Albir (keyword: "reimage")- Changes what people see when they locate you by means of the backtrace ability. Found in the Manor in Leth. Fortune (keyword: "fortune")- Gives boost to random skill (35th circle) Fate's Kiss: (keyword: "kiss")- throws a set of dice randomly colored after a moon that is currently in the sky
Description of Sect	The followers of Fortune's Path came from all across Elanthia, and seemed as surprised to meet each other as they were to meet the other sects. These were the soothsayers, the fortunetellers and sometimes the tricksters of roving gypsy tribes, as comfortable with a high-stakes game of chance as they were with a cantrip or wand. Even their preferred form of divination, a deck of Tokka cards, originated as a gambling game. Not surprisingly, the arrival of these mages coincided with a number of extremely strange events; one happened right after their temporary spokeswoman stepped outside for some air, and was suddenly besieged by literally hundreds of freelance messengers, all of whom insisted that they had been looking for her for decades
Speech by sect leader	A colorful gypsy leans forward and speaks to you about this sect. "Gamblers, yes! We've been called that, and it's true. The most prominent of all Fortune's Path members are the wandering Gypsies, so it's only natural that we've gained this reputation." "Life is too short not to enjoy it, and enjoy it we do. As Moon Mages, we tap into the Webs of Fate and dance with destiny. Some of us just know how to use this to our advantage in a card game or feast, and that can't be all wrong! Trust Fate to deliver to us not what we want, but what we need, and all is right with the world." "Naturally, our magics reflect our strong interests in gaming, feasting and seizing life by the lapels!" The colorful gypsy adds, "You have but to JOIN us, and be part of this heritage
Spell Affinity	Seer's Sense
Divination Tool Preference	Tokka cards. Sold on Taisgath Island for 4-8 gold lirum, http://elanthipedia.com/wiki/RanikMap90d Script to travel to store located here, http://www.drsecrets.com/index.php?topic=569.0