Magical Script

Magical scripts are non-spoken languages that were meticulously designed to channel mana when imposed perfectly on a surface. Symbols in magical scripts represent entire words or concepts. These symbols are constantly being developed and researched by the best and brightest mages in the land. There are two magical scripts, Arcanic and Divinic

Arcanic
The Arcanic script channels arcane mana. Arcanic symbols are composed of straight lines and sharp angles. This makes Arcanic the easier script to use when carving the symbols into metal or other hard surfaces.

Divinic
The Divinic script channels divine mana. Divinic symbols are made with long, fluid strokes that never have harsh angles. This makes Divinic the easier script to use when using ink or paint.

Spell Scrolls
Trained scribes can use magical scripts to create spell scrolls. To make a spell scroll, you first need to obtain mana-infused paper. To make mana-infused paper, you must mix pearl dust into the pulp used to make paper. The more pearl dust in the mixture, the more mana a single piece of paper can channel.

A skilled scribe can write magical script onto a piece of mana-infused paper to create a spell scroll. Simple effects can be created by using a single symbol, but more complex spells can be crafted by mixing several runes together. The way the symbols will interact with each other is determined by several factors including their order, relative size, and location on the paper.

Creating Spells
After creating a desired effect on a spell scroll, an unused scroll can be added to a wizard's spell book. To do so, simply use the scroll while focusing on the spell book. This act will consume the scroll and copy its contents into the spell book.

Magical Items
Skilled crafters can add magical script to items they create. Simply carving the symbol into the item isn't enough, however. Pearl dust must be rubbed into the symbol to allow it to channel mana.

It can often require a great deal of experimentation to create a desired effect. Simple magical effects can be added to items by adding a single symbol, but things can get far more complex and interesting by adding multiple symbols and discovering how they interact with each other and the item on which they're imposed. Just like with spell scrolls, the way multiple symbols' effects manifest is affected by many factors including location on the item and size.