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This is a quick-and-dirty primer on fringe magic, technology, and related phenomena you may encounter on the Edge.
 
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|Adintec is a cluster of magic and lore focused on burning souls for power. It led to the proliferation of [[Bloodstones]] and [[Graven Hulks]]. The most advanced Adintec includes Nicol Bolas' Eternals (undead super-soldiers) and [[Adinzar]]. [[Raptor Blue]] spent considerable time investigating and countering the [[Adintech Conspiracy]], which was spreading the knowledge and use of adintec.
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|style="text-align:left;"|Adintec is a cluster of magic and lore focused on burning souls for power. It led to the proliferation of [[Bloodstones]] and [[Graven Hulks]]. The most advanced Adintec includes Nicol Bolas' Eternals (undead super-soldiers) and [[Adinzar]]. [[Raptor Blue]] spent considerable time investigating and countering the [[Adintech Conspiracy]], which was spreading the knowledge and use of adintec.
 
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|Assemblers are biomechanical lifeforms, combining nanomachines and proteins. They build AForms (Assembler Forms) to protect their hives and carry out their plans. The [[Etchinar]] rebelled against the [[Assembler Plague]] and now work against the Plague. The Assemblers were spawned from [[Reavers]].
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|style="text-align:left;"|Assemblers are biomechanical lifeforms, combining nanomachines and proteins. They organize into hives with distributed thinking. They build AForms (Assembler Forms) to protect their hives and carry out their plans. The [[Etchinar]] rebelled against the [[Assembler Plague]] and now work against the Plague. The Assemblers were spawned from [[Reavers]].
 
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|Frayed are spirits that feed on the [[Weave]]. They can possess humanoids and enhance their abilities. Fraying is so destructive that it's banned by most factions, gods, and even devils and demons.
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|style="text-align:left;"|Frayed are spirits that feed on the [[Weave]]. They can possess humanoids and enhance their abilities. Fraying is so destructive that it's banned by most factions, gods, and even devils and demons.
 
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|style="text-align:left;"|Paramatter is unstable matter/energy. It's ready to be matter or energy at any time, based on what the user wants. It's usually composed of rainbow-colored blocks called "myxls." Many spells briefly use paramatter. Myxls can also be shaped into MForms (myxl forms). The members of [[Raptor Red]] are MForms, using [[TIN]] for remote control.
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|style="text-align:left;"|Violet Creep is a magical substance that allows users to manipulate probability (or luck). It causes mental instability, including in gods. The members of [[Raptor Red]] were in contact with Violet Creep when they died at the [[Battle of Gevoka]]. This made it possible to reincarnate them as MForms. It also gives them a way to track gods infected with creep.
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Latest revision as of 14:15, 19 April 2022

Document


Primer on Edge Phenomena
by Lisette Carrell


This is a quick-and-dirty primer on fringe magic, technology, and related phenomena you may encounter on the Edge.

Far Realm Icon . 2022-04-10.png : Far Realm tech

Illithid by Mindflayer Melbourne . 50w.png : Illithid tech

Phenomenon Notes Tags
Adintec Adinzar Symbol . 2022-Feb-19.png Adintec is a cluster of magic and lore focused on burning souls for power. It led to the proliferation of Bloodstones and Graven Hulks. The most advanced Adintec includes Nicol Bolas' Eternals (undead super-soldiers) and Adinzar. Raptor Blue spent considerable time investigating and countering the Adintech Conspiracy, which was spreading the knowledge and use of adintec. Far Realm Icon . 2022-04-10.png Illithid by Mindflayer Melbourne . 50w.png
Assemblers Assembler played by nobeastsofierce fr Shutterstock.png Assemblers are biomechanical lifeforms, combining nanomachines and proteins. They organize into hives with distributed thinking. They build AForms (Assembler Forms) to protect their hives and carry out their plans. The Etchinar rebelled against the Assembler Plague and now work against the Plague. The Assemblers were spawned from Reavers.
Dynametal Dynametal fr Terminator 2.jpeg Dynametal is matter than can change shape, because it holds Metametal and nanites.
Frayed Frayed Trooper Close Up by COD.jpg Frayed are spirits that feed on the Weave. They can possess humanoids and enhance their abilities. Fraying is so destructive that it's banned by most factions, gods, and even devils and demons. Far Realm Icon . 2022-04-10.png
Mechadead Mechadead Head by Premium Format.png Mechadead are mechanically-enhanced undead. One example is zombies with armor plating and retractable swords.
Metametal Metametal by Andy Whale.jpg Metametal is a composite resource used by many advanced tech systems. It's essentially "food for nanites."
Paramatter Paramatter by Magical Mess.png Paramatter is unstable matter/energy. It's ready to be matter or energy at any time, based on what the user wants. It's usually composed of rainbow-colored blocks called "myxls." Many spells briefly use paramatter. Myxls can also be shaped into MForms (myxl forms). The members of Raptor Red are MForms, using TIN for remote control.
Talarin Immersive Network (TIN) TIN Logo Nov-10-2021.png TIN is a system for controlling drones at a distance, using full-sensory immersion. Illithid by Mindflayer Melbourne . 50w.png (suspected)
Violet Creep Violet Creep by April Wagner.jpg Violet Creep is a magical substance that allows users to manipulate probability (or luck). It causes mental instability, including in gods. The members of Raptor Red were in contact with Violet Creep when they died at the Battle of Gevoka. This made it possible to reincarnate them as MForms. It also gives them a way to track gods infected with creep. Far Realm Icon . 2022-04-10.png
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