Discovering Your Inner Magic

Welcome, Apprentice Adepts, to your first true exploration of Conjuration, the magical art where imagination shapes reality. To wield magic is to weave something from nothing, to manifest the unseen into existence. But before you take your first steps into this transformative power, you must first understand its risks, its depth, and, most importantly, its connection to you.

Among the Children of Magic, the first stirrings of power emerge at a young age. Raw, untamed, and full of potential, this early magic is not a force to be recklessly wielded. Many before you have fallen into the trap of impatience, conjuring beyond their means, and suffering for their ignorance. Magic is not a game—it is an extension of the self, and when you conjure, you bind a part of yourself into existence.

 This is why all first-level students are forbidden from practicing Conjuration. You are not yet ready to wield its power responsibly. Many before you have learned this lesson too late, watching as their own creations spiraled beyond their control. The Mages Guild may be able to banish what you bring forth, but they cannot restore what you lose in the process. When you conjure, you pour yourself into what you create. If your spell collapses or your will falters, a part of you may be lost—forever.

 

So listen well and learn the fundamentals before you risk more than you can afford to lose.

 

Art of Reality Shaping

 

Once you have mastered the basics of magical control, you will embark on the second stage of your education: true Conjuration.

Conjuration is more than summoning objects or creatures from thin air—it is the act of shaping reality itself. With concentration, control, and a deep understanding of the balance of the universe, you will learn to weave your creations into the world. These are not mere illusions, nor are they transitory constructs. Each conjuration intertwines with reality, forming a tangible part of Ertha’s tapestry.

To master this discipline, you must grasp the weight of your own will. Your imagination is the foundation of every conjuration, but imagination alone is not enough. You must also possess precision, stability, and endurance. Conjuring a flame is one thing, but sustaining its presence without it consuming all in its path is another. Those who fail to understand this will learn a harsh lesson—what is summoned must be controlled, or it will control you.

The greatest conjurers do not simply create—they integrate. They shape their magic with intention, ensuring that their summoned creations flow harmoniously within the world. Even the smallest conjuration sends ripples through reality. What you manifest is your responsibility.

 

Shaping Your Magical Journey

 

Your studies in Conjuration will require patience, practice, and a daring imagination. To summon forth anything—whether it be an object, an entity, or an extension of your will—you must first understand the principles of creation.

 

You will begin with the fundamentals:

Minor Conjurations – Bringing simple objects into existence for a limited duration.

Controlled Summonings – Calling forth creatures bound by will rather than reckless desire.

Sustained Manifestations – Understanding the energy cost of prolonged conjurations and the discipline required to maintain them.

 

Each step forward is a lesson in self-mastery. Your conjurations will reflect your growth, marking your journey through the arcane arts. In time, you will no longer be a mere apprentice—you will be a shaper of reality, bending existence to your will.

 

The Future of Conjuration

 

As you progress in your studies, the path of Conjuration will unfold before you, revealing greater and more complex manifestations. You will discover:

Advanced Constructs – Forming magical structures that endure beyond mere moments.

Dimensional Summoning – Pulling creatures, spirits, or echoes from the Void itself.

Reality Melding – Weaving magic so deeply into existence that it becomes indistinguishable from the natural world.

 

But with great power comes an even greater responsibility. Every conjuration requires a price—not in coin, but in focus, energy, and the strength of your own will. There will be times when you will question the nature of what you have created, whether it truly belongs to this world, or whether it was meant to be summoned at all.

 

Heed these moments well, Apprentice Adept, for the limits of Conjuration are not set by magic, but by you.

 

 

GM Tips

For Game Masters, Conjuration presents unique storytelling opportunities, whether you’re running a campaign in Ertha or adapting these concepts to another setting. Below are ways to integrate Conjuration into your game, enriching the experience for players:

 

Apprentice Challenges

 

Encourage players to explore the risk and responsibility of magic. For Apprentice Adepts, their early attempts at conjuration might result in:

Unstable Creations – Objects or entities with unintended behaviors.

Runaway Summons – Creatures that grow beyond the control of their summoner.

Memory Loss or Magical Drain – A piece of the caster is lost with each failed conjuration.

 

Ritual-Based Summoning

 

Instead of instant conjuration, consider implementing ritual-based mechanics, requiring specific conditions, gestures, or even rare materials. A player might need:

A personal token to stabilize a summoned entity.

An offering of equal value for what they wish to conjure.

A binding sigil to control the summoned creature.

 

Consequences of Overuse

 

Magic in Ertha is not without consequence. If a conjurer calls upon their powers too recklessly, introduce:

Dimensional Echoes – Unintended entities slipping through rifts in reality.

Reality Fractures – Areas where time and space grow unstable due to excessive conjuring.

Voidborn Interference – The risk of summoning something older than words, something not meant to be brought into this world.

 

Living Conjurations

 

Not all conjured entities are temporary. Some might develop a will of their own, leading to:

A summoned construct seeking independence from its creator.

A failed conjuration mutating into an unknown creature.

Unseen debts—powerful beings who answer summons but demand a price.

 

Tying It Into Dicesongs

 

For those using Dicesongs mechanics, Conjuration can be woven into a character’s MAG stat, with additional challenges based on their level of mastery. Perhaps failed rolls result in temporary magical exhaustion, while critical successes grant unstable but powerful manifestations.

By integrating these elements, you transform Conjuration from a mere school of magic into a narrative force—a tool that shapes the world as much as the characters who wield it.

Conjuration is more than summoning objects or creatures—it is the art of bringing dreams to life, the delicate dance between creation and consequence. Whether you are a player discovering your inner magic, or a GM weaving these concepts into your world, remember:

Magic is not just about power—it is about what you choose to create.