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A '''Technique''' is a method applied to a [[Hermetic]] [[Form]]. It more or less describes an action, whereas Forms determine the object or subject the Technique applies to. The combination of both is required to create a Hermetic magical effect. | |||
The nomenclature used to describe Techniques is Latin verbs in the first person singular form, all of which end in "-o" to represent that grammatical form. Unlike in Latin, where the predicate or verb concludes a linguistic expression, Techniques _usually_ precede the corresponding Form to describe the Technique-Form combination. | |||
In [[Ars Magica]], which is mostly about magic, Technique almost exclusively refers to Techniques in the context of [[Hermetic Arts]]. | In [[Ars Magica]], which is mostly about magic, Technique almost exclusively refers to Techniques in the context of [[Hermetic Arts]]. | ||
There are 5 different Techniques: | There are 5 different Techniques: | ||
Revision as of 15:48, 28 November 2012
A Technique is a method applied to a Hermetic Form. It more or less describes an action, whereas Forms determine the object or subject the Technique applies to. The combination of both is required to create a Hermetic magical effect.
The nomenclature used to describe Techniques is Latin verbs in the first person singular form, all of which end in "-o" to represent that grammatical form. Unlike in Latin, where the predicate or verb concludes a linguistic expression, Techniques _usually_ precede the corresponding Form to describe the Technique-Form combination.
In Ars Magica, which is mostly about magic, Technique almost exclusively refers to Techniques in the context of Hermetic Arts.
There are 5 different Techniques: