Mysticism (technology) - Revision history

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 == DEV-6 ==
 ==== Animism ====
-The comprehension that all entities, living or dead, possess a spiritual essence which remains aware and conscious of the material world. The veneration of the dead celebrates the family lineage, so that the living are free to ask the spirits of the dead to intercede on their behalf. This is less a form of worship than a form of respect and appreciation emblematic of adoration or love.
+The comprehension that all entities, living or dead, possess a spiritual essence which remains aware and conscious of the material world. The veneration of the dead celebrates the family lineage, so that the living are free to ask the spirits of the dead to intercede on their behalf. This is less a form of worship than a form of respect and appreciation emblematic of [[Adoration|adoration]] or love.
 :'''Tools:''' cultivated narcotics

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 '''Mysticism''' is one of the first [[Technology|technologies]] a region develops, enabling the rites and practices that will enable unique individuals to reach an enlightened state of consciousness.
-Like all technologies, the development of mysticism is distinguished by its techniques, processes and social relationships.  The page below describes the technology according to its [[Sub-technology (development)|sub-technologies]] (shown as minor headings). Details are further classified into [[Tools (development)|tools]], [[Culture (development)|culture]], [[Blocks (development)|blocks]], [[Improvement (development)|improvements]] and associated [[References (trade)|references]].<br><br>
+Like all technologies, the development of mysticism is distinguished by its techniques, processes and social relationships.  The page below describes the technology according to its [[Sub-technology (development)|sub-technologies]] (shown as minor headings). Details are further classified into [[Tools (development)|tools]], [[Culture (development)|culture]], [[Block Hex|blocks]], [[Improvement (development)|improvements]] and associated [[References (trade)|references]].<br><br>
 == DEV-5 ==

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 ::''Groves & dales:'' these are naturally idyllic wilderness places existing as gathering places for benevolent spirits, able to [[Healing|heal]] and restore worthy persons to a state of health and life. Worthiness is determined by the manner in which the subject became infirmed, disfigured or killed.
-::''Monoliths & megaliths:'' a humanoid-made monument in the form of tumulus, dolmens, barrows, mounds, kurgans and like structures, existing as markers, [[Burial Grounds|burial sites]] or features intended to channel magical energy. The presence of monoliths demonstrate a shared cosmology among primitive cultures. These places act as catalysts for empowerment, visions, self-awareness and direct communication with the cosmos. Their presence adds +1 culture.  ''Megaliths'' are mindbogglingly immense monoliths, adding 1d6+2 culture; 1 in 100 monoliths will be a megalith.  Monoliths and megaliths are commonly [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rock-cut_architecture rock cuts].
+::''Monoliths & megaliths:'' a humanoid-made monument in the form of tumulus, dolmens, barrows, mounds, kurgans and like structures, existing as markers, [[Burial Ground|burial sites]] or features intended to channel magical energy. The presence of monoliths demonstrate a shared cosmology among primitive cultures. These places act as catalysts for empowerment, visions, self-awareness and direct communication with the cosmos. Their presence adds +1 culture.  ''Megaliths'' are mindbogglingly immense monoliths, adding 1d6+2 culture; 1 in 100 monoliths will be a megalith.  Monoliths and megaliths are commonly [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rock-cut_architecture rock cuts].
 ::''Sacred places & iIsles:'' These are naturally occurring geographical features that lend focus to wild magic and other energy, increasing the effectiveness and power of spells, typically from 20-50%.  Such places are typically marked by a monolith.

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 :'''References'''
-::''Incense:'' [[Camphor Oil|camphor]], [[Frankincense |frankincense]], [[Gums|gum]], gum Arabic, [[Mistletoe|mistletoe]] (+1 health), [[Myrrh|myrrh]], [[Resin|resin]], [[Sandalwood|sandalwood]]
+::''Incense:'' [[Camphor Oil (remedy)|camphor]], [[Frankincense |frankincense]], [[Gums|gum]], gum Arabic, [[Mistletoe|mistletoe]] (+1 health), [[Myrrh|myrrh]], [[Resin|resin]], [[Sandalwood|sandalwood]]
 == DEV-7 ==

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 :'''References'''
-::''Incense:'' camphor, frankincense, gum, gum Arabic, mistletoe (+1 health), myrrh, resin, sandalwood
+::''Incense:'' [[Camphor Oil|camphor]], [[Frankincense |frankincense]], [[Gums|gum]], gum Arabic, [[Mistletoe|mistletoe]] (+1 health), [[Myrrh|myrrh]], [[Resin|resin]], [[Sandalwood|sandalwood]]
 == DEV-7 ==

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 :'''Blocks'''
-::''Cairns & columns:'' these are unnatural piles, or stacks, of stones, serving as landmarks and guideposts.  [[Divination (sage study)|Diviners]] are sometimes able to communicate with spirits related to the cairn.
+::''[[Cairn|Cairns & columns]]:'' these are unnatural piles, or stacks, of stones, serving as landmarks and guideposts.  [[Divination (sage study)|Diviners]] are sometimes able to communicate with spirits related to the cairn.
 [[File:Uffington White Horse.jpg|right|280px|thumb|the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uffington_White_Horse Uffington White Horse] located in Oxfordshire]]

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 :'''Improvements'''
-::''Dugout & stone/clay housing:'' developed stone & clay roundhouses, dugouts and adobe structures built to last several generations with minimal repairs.  Dwellings are small, typically 15-20 ft. in diameter at most, with 4 ft. doorways and capped ceilings, or dirt floors dug three feet below surface level.  Use of clay is primitive and depends on dry climates to ensure durability; found only in village centres.  Adds +1 health.
+::''Dugout & stone/clay housing:'' developed stone & clay roundhouses, dugouts and [[Adobe (sage ability)|adobe]] structures built to last several generations with minimal repairs.  Dwellings are small, typically 15-20 ft. in diameter at most, with 4 ft. doorways and capped ceilings, or dirt floors dug three feet below surface level.  Use of clay is primitive and depends on dry climates to ensure durability; found only in village centres.  Adds +1 health.
 ::''Market:'' select settlements have access to trading sites that add +1 wealth.  This wealth is expressed in hard goods and not coinage.

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 ::''Incense:'' increases the strength and ease with which spiritual revelation can be achieved.
-::''Fetish:'' these are objects capable of influencing the actions of other creatures, allowing the transfer of consciousness and abilities back and forth between animals and the shaman.
+::''Fetish:'' these are objects capable of influencing the actions of other creatures, allowing the transfer of consciousness and abilities back and forth between [[Animal|animals]] and the shaman.
 ::''Totem:'' an erected carved column that functions to increase good fortune while acting as a [[Standard Bearer (sage ability)|tribal standard]].

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	:'''Culture:''' Shamans, stripped of their social status, exist as rural hermits, maintaining their scant druidic or bardic knowledge but lacking the practical training that would enable them to become levelled as a class.		:'''Culture:''' Shamans, stripped of their social status, exist as rural hermits, maintaining their scant druidic or bardic knowledge but lacking the practical training that would enable them to become levelled as a class.
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