| Introduced: | Custom | Related Quests: | Luminous Armor Enchanting |
- Value: 500
- Burden: 100
- 7 of 7 pages full.
- A translation of an old Yalaini text.
...by the Grace of the Seaborne Empire, as transcribed in the Lyceum of Knorr.
The greatest warriors of Yalain understood that armor is more than mere protection—it is an extension of the self, a bastion against the forces that would see us undone. Yet even the finest craftsmanship fades with time, and so the sages of old devised a method to strengthen what already exists, weaving the power of Luminance into well-worn steel and leather. This technique, known as Luminous Armor Enchanting, does not replace what is already strong but instead refines and empowers it, ensuring that the armor of a worthy warrior may endure against ever-growing threats.
Transcriber's Notes: These techniques described work differently than Armor Tinkering. Luminous Armor Enchanting in this manner does not require a tinker to apply. It is also separate from the Luminous Amber gifts of the Viridian Deru Tree.
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The First Step: Extracting Luminance
The process begins with an Extraction Gem, an empty vessel awaiting the essence of Luminance. By attuning oneself to the unseen currents of Light that flow through our world, one may draw this energy into the gem, charging it with the potential to reinforce what already exists. Without this vital step, no enchantment can take hold.
Transcriber's Notes: At least 1,000,000 Luminance is required per gem.
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The Second Step: Sacrificing the Old to Strengthen the Present
Luminance alone is not enough—it requires a foundation upon which to bind. To strengthen a suit of armor, one must first extract the essence of other worthy armor through deliberate unmaking. This process yields Remnants, each carrying the memory of its former strength. It is not an act of waste but of refinement, preserving and concentrating the power once held in those pieces so that it may be bestowed upon another.
Transcriber's Notes: Only worthy armor is capable of being unmade in this manner. The set the armor belongs to is crucial. In addition, it must have a ratings upon it, along with adequate spells.
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The Third Step: Gathering the Necessary Strength
A single remnant cannot suffice—five such fragments must be gathered. Each holds a part of the whole, and only through their unification can the true potential of Luminous Armor Enchanting be realized. The armor that is to be strengthened must be carefully prepared, awaiting the infusion of these remnants to bolster its form.
Transcriber's Notes: It is necessary to collect at least 5 of these armor remnants in order to place the enchantment upon them.
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The Fourth Step: The Focus of Energy
Power does not vanish—it transforms. The remnants of armor once steeped in valor and battle do not fade quietly; they echo with untapped strength. A unique and rare crystal is needed as a vessel to hold this echo, a prism capable of absorbing the essence of what once endured. As fragments are gathered and drawn into its core, the crystal begins to shimmer—each pulse a memory of protection, each glimmer a vow of resilience. Held in balance between past and purpose, it awaits the moment when its stored luminance may flow once more into form and function.
Transcriber's Notes: Obtain a Luminous Armor Crystal that can store the power from the 5 armor remnants.
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The Final Step: The Augmentation of Power
Strength must have purpose, and so the final act of enchantment requires direction. The collected remnants must be bound to an augmentation—either a Defense Augmentation, reinforcing the armor’s resilience like the steadfast cliffs that defy the tide, or an Offense Augmentation, sharpening its potency like a blade honed by the will to conquer. Like two sides of a coin, these choices define the warrior’s path. With the final incantation, the armor drinks deep of the Luminance, its structure reinforced, its purpose renewed.
Transcriber's Notes: It is essential to choose between Defense, bolstering the Critical Damage Reduction of the enchantment, or Offense, bolstering the Critical Damage of the enchantment - but NOT both. When utilized in this manner, no piece of armor can withstand more than +2 of either enchantment. No further enchantment is possible if the equipment is already +2 in its rating.
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Transcribers Notes:
Let it be known that Luminous Armor Enchanting is not the art of replacing the old, but of elevating what is already great. It is a practice of wisdom and refinement, ensuring that the armor of the worthy may stand unyielding, even as the tides of war and time press ever forward. Such is the gift of the Seaborne Empire, and may those who master it carry its legacy forward, unbroken and eternal.
Notes
- Obtained from the Bookshelf in the Library at Asheron's Castle.