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{{for|the quest in ''Dragon Age: Origins''|Enchantment (quest)}} |
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| + | [[File:Lyrium_kal_hirol.jpg|thumb|A vat of raw lyrium.]] |
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| − | '''Enchantment''' is the process of inscribing [[lyrium]] [[runes]] on a piece of armor or a weapon to add new properties. |
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| + | '''Enchantment''' is the process of inscribing [[lyrium]] [[runes]] on items, typically a piece of armor or a weapon, to add new properties or enhance its existing properties. Without lyrium, enchantments placed on items are temporary.<ref>{{cite wot|93}}</ref> Enchantments in Thedas are produced by [[dwarves]] and [[Tranquil]] [[mages]] known as [[Formari]]. |
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| + | Dwarves have used enchantments for ages and typically use enchantments for practical purposes, such as making a blade sharper, or armor more durable.<ref>{{cite wot|93}}</ref> Formari, on the other hand, use enchantments to give items magical properties, such as a flaming sword. |
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| − | The Formari, a branch of the [[Circle of Magi]], use their talents as [[Tranquil]] to enchant items. Ironically, only the Tranquil can enchant items due to their disconnection from [[The Fade]]. A true [[Mages|mage]] is unable. |
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| + | == Working lyrium == |
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| − | [[Dwarves]] also have the ability of enchantment due to their high resistance to magic and tolerance of lyrium. One skilled dwarf is [[Sandal]], the adopted son of dwarven merchant, [[Bodahn Feddic]]. |
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| + | Dwarves with their racial immunity to magic have the ability to handle lyrium and work enchantments. Dwarves also mine lyrium, and have an entire [[caste]] devoted to such a task, though they must do so carefully for exposure to raw lyrium can have devastating effects even on the dwarven constitution.<ref>As evidenced by [[Garin]] in [[Orzammar]] in ''[[Dragon Age: Origins]]'', whose mental faculties suffered as a result of exposure to raw lyrium.</ref> The [[Chantry]] has a monopoly on the lyrium mined by the dwarves.<ref>According to [[Anders]] in ''[[Dragon Age: Origins - Awakening]]'' and evidenced in the quest [[Precious Metals]] in ''[[Dragon Age: Origins]]''.</ref> |
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| + | One notable dwarven enchanter is [[Sandal]], the adopted son of dwarven merchant, [[Bodahn Feddic]]. According to Bodahn, the mages of the [[Ferelden]] [[Circle of Magi]] consider Sandal a "savant" for his remarkable abilities. |
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| + | Formari are able to work lyrium into enchantments due to their severed connection to [[The Fade]].<ref>As discussed by the Tranquil in [[Ostagar]] in ''[[Dragon Age: Origins]]''.</ref> A true mage is unable to work enchantments. This is due to the dangers of handling raw lyrium. The more magically sensitive a person is, the more dangerous their exposure to lyrium, as raw lyrium can cause internal hemorrhaging and madness.<ref>{{cite wot|93}}</ref> |
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| + | For mages of the Circle of Magi, working enchantments is essential. Enchantments provide a great deal of the wealth of the Circle.<ref>Per the Tranquil in [[Ostagar]].</ref> |
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== See also == |
== See also == |
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* [[Item properties (Origins)]] |
* [[Item properties (Origins)]] |
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* [[Item properties (Dragon Age II)]] |
* [[Item properties (Dragon Age II)]] |
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| + | == References == |
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[[Category:Magic]] |
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Revision as of 03:33, 11 January 2014
- For the quest in Dragon Age: Origins, see Enchantment (quest).
A vat of raw lyrium.
Enchantment is the process of inscribing lyrium runes on items, typically a piece of armor or a weapon, to add new properties or enhance its existing properties. Without lyrium, enchantments placed on items are temporary.[1] Enchantments in Thedas are produced by dwarves and Tranquil mages known as Formari.
Dwarves have used enchantments for ages and typically use enchantments for practical purposes, such as making a blade sharper, or armor more durable.[2] Formari, on the other hand, use enchantments to give items magical properties, such as a flaming sword.
Working lyrium
Dwarves with their racial immunity to magic have the ability to handle lyrium and work enchantments. Dwarves also mine lyrium, and have an entire caste devoted to such a task, though they must do so carefully for exposure to raw lyrium can have devastating effects even on the dwarven constitution.[3] The Chantry has a monopoly on the lyrium mined by the dwarves.[4]
One notable dwarven enchanter is Sandal, the adopted son of dwarven merchant, Bodahn Feddic. According to Bodahn, the mages of the Ferelden Circle of Magi consider Sandal a "savant" for his remarkable abilities.
Formari are able to work lyrium into enchantments due to their severed connection to The Fade.[5] A true mage is unable to work enchantments. This is due to the dangers of handling raw lyrium. The more magically sensitive a person is, the more dangerous their exposure to lyrium, as raw lyrium can cause internal hemorrhaging and madness.[6]
For mages of the Circle of Magi, working enchantments is essential. Enchantments provide a great deal of the wealth of the Circle.[7]
See also
References
- ↑
Dragon Age: The World of Thedas, vol. 1, p. 93
- ↑ Dragon Age: The World of Thedas, vol. 1, p. 93
- ↑ As evidenced by Garin in Orzammar in Dragon Age: Origins, whose mental faculties suffered as a result of exposure to raw lyrium.
- ↑ According to Anders in Dragon Age: Origins - Awakening and evidenced in the quest Precious Metals in Dragon Age: Origins.
- ↑ As discussed by the Tranquil in Ostagar in Dragon Age: Origins.
- ↑ Dragon Age: The World of Thedas, vol. 1, p. 93
- ↑ Per the Tranquil in Ostagar.