Fandayen wrote:2 issues.
I dont believe it says the ritual field must be on the ground. SO I dont see a problem with draping a ritual cloth across someone and myself. It also does not say that the cloth must be layed out flat or anything like that. The field is in contact with both the caster and the target, it still delineates the area of the ritual casting. Now I dont get benefit of any items that would normally have to be placed on the field. And I dont believe it says your Grimoire must be on or in your ritual field but it must be out and open to the correct page.
But I will leave this up to Chris to comment on?
Dwayne, the only problem you run into with the braille I believe it says it must be open so that if someone comes by they can see what page your grimoire is open to and so that means there must be light for them to see it by and printed text.
Jim
Here is the section on "Grimoire:"
The Rules wrote:The Grimoire
Your Grimoire is a book or notebook that includes in writing all details about each spell and enchantment you have the skill to cast. Each spell is a separate skill that you purchase with XP. This Grimoire is not an in-game crafted item that you must purchase: it is a system aid to help handle the complexity of the rules for individual spells. For each spell you can cast, the Grimoire must include all necessary system information for the spell, including the time it takes to cast, the stamina cost, any possible bonuses, the spell’s result and any Verbal that should be called at the spell’s completion, and so forth. All system information for each spell will be provided by staff; you may use a printed copy as provided, format the staff version as you wish before an event, or copy the information by hand if you prefer.
In addition to the system mechanics information for each spell, the Grimoire must also include a rough description of the ritual that you will perform to cast the spell. Staff may provide sample rituals that you can use if you choose, but you are encouraged to create your own rituals to be appropriate to your character. While your grimoire does not need to include an exact description of every detail of your ritual for a spell, it should include firm enough notes or description that an observer would be able to tell you were performing the ritual in the Grimoire. Within the limits of the Accelerant system and the limits of spellcasting described below in ‘Using Wizardry Skills’, your rituals could include speech, song, movement and gestures, manipulation of items, or any other actions you desire.
The physical Grimoire does exist in game, and other characters may use information they gain by seeing it, such as noticing what spell page you have opened it to. However, the Grimoire has no in-game value; it represents the mage’s understanding of his or her magic, and can easily be replaced. Like the out-of-game boffer weapons that players must possess to be able to fight, a player’s Grimoire should not be stolen or damaged in an effort to interfere with their character’s abilities.
I've highlighted sections in green.
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...it should include firm enough notes or description that an observer would be able to tell you were performing the ritual in the Grimoire."
I think this may be where you are getting the idea that an observer should be able to
seeyour Grimoire. But it does not say that. I read it as the observer would "
be able to tell you were performing the ritual in the Grimoire." Nothing more. They may associate your actions with the book or even the page. "Observing" does not have to be "seeing." There are four other senses.
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The physical Grimoire does exist in game, and other characters may use information they gain by seeing it, such as noticing what spell page you have opened it to. "
The word "may" tells me that there could be circumstances which prevent the deed from happening. The obvious choice here is that they did not understand the language/code (latin/braile) but an even more obvious reason is that they cannot percieve the information. I can't read without my glasses. That means I have as much information available to me (as concerns the Grimoire) as a blind man. And we are all blind in the dark.
Haruko's spells are, indeed, in Japanese - transliterated into English lettering. I also believe ther is a bit of Spanish thrown in there. She speaks like seven languages or something.
Using her as the precedent, I'd say your Latin Grimoire is fine. Thus, so should my Braille Grimoire because it is just a code - a simple substitution. I believe the issue is about the light.
Here is the section on "Using Wizardry Skills:"
The Rules wrote:Using Wizardry Skills
To cast a spell, you must first delineate a ritual space by laying down a cloth, making a shape out of rope, or otherwise clearly marking out a small area with physical items, though these items do not need to be in-game crafted items. If you do not mark out a ritual space with items, you may still delineate a ritual area by spending one uninterrupted minute to physically mark out a space by pacing the length and breadth of a room, marking lines in the dirt, and so forth. You do not have to make any verbal comments or obvious gestures while pacing the area, but you cannot pace an area to mark it if another ritual space is active anywhere within the area you are pacing to mark. Using items to mark the ‘field’, or ritual area, is usually preferable because of its speed. A ritual space ‘field’ must be a minimum of approximately 2’ in diameter, with a maximum area of 10’ or one small room. Ritual fields cannot overlap. You cannot lay a ritual field over the edge of another active ritual field. If you lay out your ritual field over another inactive field, the inactive field area is negated. If you pace an area or room to mark a field, and leave line of sight of that ‘marked’ area, it becomes an inactive area and you must repace it in order to use it as a ritual space again.
Once you have delineated your field, you must set any ritual components you wish to use in the ritual upon the field, and open your Grimoire to the correct page for the spell you are casting. You must have the herbal component for the spell on your person or on your field. You spend the required time performing the ritual actions described in your Grimoire for the spell, and as soon as you complete the ritual duration, call the appropriate effect verbal and spend the required stamina.
You must be in contact with your field the entire duration of the ritual, and your field may not overlap the field of another caster. If the ritual has a target character or item, that target must also be in contact with your field for the entire ritual duration. Your hands must be free to cast any ritual: you may not have your arms bound, and you may not be holding any items in your hands at any time during the ritual that are not part of the ritual as described in your Grimoire. You may not cast a ritual if both of your arms are rendered unusable (such as through the Maim effect), though you may cast if only one arm is usable. You may cancel the ritual at any time, and do not expend the stamina cost until the ritual is complete and has taken effect. If you are interrupted, whether by being struck by a weapon or packet, taking any item into your hands which is not part of your ritual, losing contact with your field, or your target losing contact with your field, the stamina and any components that would be consumed are not lost, but you must start the spell over again from the beginning. Your target may use any game skills during that ritual that do not require them leaving contact with your field or interrupting your concentration.
For the system information for casting all Wizardry spells, see Chapter 5: Wizardry.
"Laying down a cloth" is the phrase. You can lay a cloth down on the ground or on a table or on a chair. I see no reason why you couldn't lay one down on an arm or a shoulder. However, it also says the it has to be at least 2' in diameter. (The 10' room thing is probably a typo and is probably "10'x10'" or 100 ft².) When dropped on an arm it no longer has that area. If you can drape why not fold it down to 1"x1" and tape it to your writs thus creating mobile touch casting. Notice the description does not mention mobility. That fact and the continuous use of the word "area" leads me to believe that the ritual area is meant to be immobile.
But GITD ink is good?
Dwayne
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