Physics (sage study)

Physics is a sage study in the field of Reality by which the character learns the physical laws associated with the movement of bodies and objects, vibration, sound, optics and light, fire and heat, the movement of water, air and earth, flight, pressure, electricity, magnetism and many similar branches and topics that give the character insight into the way that energy (including magic) ebbs and flows through the environment. This knowledge provides opportunity for the character to understand and ultimately control, to some degree, these forces.

Sage Abilities

The sage abilities below are those acquired by a character through the study, according to status.

Amateur Status

• Celestial Navigation: permits the use of the stars, sun and other celestial bodies to determine position and direction while at sea or in uncharted territories. Relies upon a few key instruments.

• Mapmaking: enables the character to produce a map that another character can effectively follow, noting prominent terrain features such as hills, rivers, forests and valleys effectively enough that a person with read & write ability can follow with reasonable accuracy.

• Read & Write: provides a functional literacy sufficient for managing everyday tasks, engaging in personal correspondence, and maintaining basic records. Allows the comprehension of books, pamphlets and printed materials, with ability to comprehend increasing as knowledge points accumulate.

• Surveying I: permits the measuring and mapping of land, using instruments such as chains, compasses and astrolabes to measure distances, angles and elevations. This can be used to determine boundaries, map local terrain or chart coastal features. Should the character enter a dungeon, they can unfailingly follow the route out that brought them there.

See Illusionist Sage Abilities