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'''Arcane Symbols''' is the [[skill]] which determines a [[character|character's]] proficiency with [[scroll]]s. Increased training will increase one's success when activating and deciphering scrolls, as well as adding to the duration of magic initiated from scrolls. In addition, certain [[trap]]s (such as [[scarab]] and [[Trap#Glyph|glyph]] traps) are easier to spot and/or [[Disarming Traps|disarm]]. Also used as a secondary success factor when casting [[Ensorcell]] (735).

{{skill|
| Bardranks = 2 || Bardcost = 0/4
| Clericranks = 2 || Clericcost = 0/2
| Empathranks = 2 || Empathcost = 0/2
| Monkranks = 1 || Monkcost = 0/6
| Paladinranks = 1 || Paladincost = 0/5
| Rangerranks = 1 || Rangercost = 0/5
| Rogueranks = 1 || Roguecost = 0/7
| Sorcererranks = 2 || Sorcerercost = 0/1
| Warriorranks = 1 || Warriorcost = 0/7
| Wizardranks = 2 || Wizardcost = 0/2
|}}
== Reading Scrolls ==

To view which [[spell]]s appear on the scroll, [[READ (verb)|read]] it. Arcane Symbols training increases the level of spell that can be read, but players cannot read spells higher than their level + 1.

If the spell level is 20 or less, it requires a skill of (spell level * 5) to read. If the spell level is 21 - 40, it requires a skill of (100 + ((spell level - 20) * 3). If the spell level is greater than 40, it requires a skill of (160 + (spell level - 40)). Spells which have reached zero [[charges]] will no longer appear when the scroll is being read. In order to obtain a more precise reading of which spells exist on a scroll and how many charges of each remain (including spells with zero charges), a [[sorcerer]] can use the [[Odeir'cos (rune)|odeir'cos]] [[rune]] upon it.

==Scroll Activation==

With the scroll held in either hand simply INVOKE {spell#}. If successful the spell will be available to be cast. There is no longer a requirement to have one empty hand when invoking a spell from a scroll. However, if the off-hand is holding an item a 100 point penalty will be added to the activation modifiers. Once activated you will have approximately 20 to 30 seconds to cast the spell.

===Example===
<pre{{log2}}>
>invoke 101
1d100: 58 + Modifiers: 266 == 324

You raise the crumbling scroll and gesture to invoke the Spirit Warding I spell.
Sparks begin to fly between the crumbling scroll and your fingers. With a sudden burst of enthusiasm, the sparks jump into your hand and a charged feeling surrounds you.
>cast
You gesture.
A light blue glow surrounds you.
Cast Roundtime 3 Seconds.
</pre>

== Calculating Activation Success ==

The character's [[stat]]s, [[skill]]s and other relevant variables (as seen in the formula below) are factored together. This total is displayed as the "modifiers" value. A [[d100]] roll is then added, and if the total is greater than 100, the activation is successful.

<div {{prettydiv|margin-right=40%}}>'''Modifiers''' = (Arcane Symbols Skill bonus) + ([[Arcane Symbols#Stat Modifier|Stat Modifier]])
:::+ ([[Arcane Symbols#Magical Knowledge Bonus|Magical Knowledge Bonus]]) + (INTUITION bonus) + (LOGIC bonus)
:::- ([[Arcane Symbols#Armor Penalty|Armor Penalty]]) - ([[Arcane Symbols#Encumbrance Penalty|Encumbrance Penalty]]) - (Spell Level × 5)
:::- 100 (if both hands full)</div>

* The armor penalty applies to invocation, while [[spell hindrance]] applies to the prepared spell as normal.
* One must be able to see the spell on the scroll by reading it in order to be able to invoke it.

=== Stat Modifier ===

Stat modifiers are determined by which [[spell circle]] the spell to be activated is in. For this table, use [[stat]] ''bonus'' and not the value of the stat itself (round down).

{| {{prettytable}}
|-
!Circle<br>Number
!Spell Circle
!Modifier<br>Calculation
|-
|100s
|[[Minor Spiritual]]
|WISDOM
|-
|200s
|[[Major Spiritual]]
|WISDOM ÷ 2
|-
|300s
|[[Cleric Base]]
|WISDOM ÷ 2
|-
|400s
|[[Minor Elemental]]
|AURA
|-
|500s
|[[Major Elemental]]
|AURA ÷ 2
|-
|600s
|[[Ranger Base]]
|WISDOM
|-
|700s
|[[Sorcerer Base]]
|(WISDOM+AURA) ÷ 4
|-
|900s
|[[Wizard Base]]
|AURA ÷ 2
|-
|1000s
|[[Bard Base]]
|AURA &dagger;
|-
|1100s
|[[Empath Base]]
|WISDOM ÷ 2
|-
|1200s
|[[Minor Mental]]
|LOGIC
|-
|1600s
|[[Paladin Base]]
|WISDOM
|-
|1700s
|[[Arcane]]
|(AURA+WISDOM+LOGIC) ÷ 3
|}

&dagger; Not yet confirmed.

=== Magical Knowledge Bonus ===

Whether or not the spell to be activated lies within a character's sphere of magical knowledge can enhance the possibility of success.

{| {{prettytable}}
|-
|Character has direct knowledge of the spell to be activated,<br>regardless of whether or not they can cast it yet
|<nowiki>+60</nowiki>
|-
|Character can learn spells from the same [[spell circle|circle]] of the spell to be activated,<br>but has not trained that rank yet
|<nowiki>+40</nowiki>
|-
|Character can learn spells from the same [[sphere]] of the spell to be activated,<br>but cannot directly train from the same circle
|<nowiki>+20</nowiki>
|-
|Character has no influence in the spell's sphere
|align=right|0
|}

* [[Warrior]]s and [[rogue]]s are not magical enough to claim influence in any sphere; they receive bonuses for both minor circles and none for all others.
* Hybridists ([[bard]]s, [[empath]]s, and [[sorcerer]]s) are considered aligned with multiple spheres, and receive bonuses accordingly.
* When activating magic from a hybrid circle, it is considered "within a known sphere" by characters fluent in either sphere. For example, sorcerer magic is partially elemental, therefore a wizard would receive the full +20 bonus for their affiliation with the elemental sphere.

=== Armor Penalty ===

Not being adequately trained for worn [[armor]] may penalize a character's attempt to invoke a spell. This penalty is based on the armor's [[Roundtime]] adder and the wearer's [[Armor Use]] skill. There is no armor penalty to the activation roll if the character is properly trained, or is wearing robes or light leather. The penalty for [[AsG]] 6 (full leather) and higher is 20 points per second of untrained RT adder. The formula for calculating the amount of [[Armor Use|armor use]] skill required to fully negate the penalty is (RT adder * 20) - 10.

For example, brigandine armor ([[AsG]] 12) has a roundtime adder of 6 seconds. To fully negate the armor penalty requires ((6 * 20) - 10) = 110 armor use skill (27 ranks). A character wearing brigandine with no armor use skill would have an activation penalty of 120 (20 points per second).
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=== Encumbrance Penalty ===

[[Encumbrance]] will reduce the activation modifiers by 1 for each 1% of encumbered body weight. E.g., a halfling with a body weight of 120 lbs. and 24 lbs. of encumbered weight will have a penalty of -20 since 24 lbs. is 20% of the character's body weight.

Encumbrance penalty calculations:

:100 * (encumbered weight / character's body weight)

== Calculating Duration ==

Calculating the duration of magic invoked from a scroll is similar to [[Magic Item Use#Calculating Duration|activating magical items]], but there are no different activators to take into account. Activating spells from scrolls provides half of the normal duration.

<div {{prettydiv|margin-right=400px}}><center><tt>'''Duration = (Base Duration ÷ 2) + [(Arcane Symbols Ranks) × (Per Spell Rank Duration ÷ 2)]</tt></center></div>

== Casting Strength and Maneuver Bonuses ==
{{#section:Magic Item Use|spellcirclerankbonus}}

===CS Calculation===
{{#section:Magic Item Use|castingstrength}}
{{#section:Magic Item Use|mysticfocus}}

===Maneuver Roll Calculation===
{{#section:Magic Item Use|maneuver}}

== Lore Effects ==
{{#section:Magic Item Use|lore effects}}

== Mana Control Effects ==

One may also train in [[Elemental Mana Control|Elemental]], [[Spiritual Mana Control|Spiritual]], or [[Mental Mana Control|Mental]] Mana Controls to gain applicable additional benefits from spells prepared (and later cast) by invoking scrolls. Mana control training is counted fully when the spell cast through scroll is a native learned spell to the character's profession, a minor circle spell, or known through a [[spell knowledge item]]. When the spell is a major circle or unknown profession base spell, only half of the pertinent mana control ranks count toward the effect of the spell invoked.

== Scarab Traps ==
While Arcane Symbols does not directly aid in [[Disarming_Traps|disarming]] a [[trap]] from a [[Box_(treasure)|box]], it does contribute to successfully disarming a [[scarab]] once it has been removed from a box. The formula is unknown, but having 20 ranks in Arcane Symbols is enough to always get the best disarm message ('''*scritch scritch* If that had been any easier, you could have done it blindfolded.''') when disarming scarabs.

== Resources ==
* [[Scroll/saved posts|Saved posts]]
* [[INVOKE (verb)]]
* [[Scroll]]
* [[Scroll Infusion (714)]]
* [http://www.play.net/gs4/info/skills.asp#scrollskill Official Arcane Symbols Skill]

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