Arcana Point Buy

Arcana Point buy is part of the bigger Proficiency System. Please read the Proficiency Page first before reading this one. Arcana Point Buy provides Magic Spell Packs that are considered "Gray", morally speaking (meaning neither good or bad). Please consult the Magic Page before Point Buying any Packs here, as some considerations have to be made with regard to Spell Morality, and Dimension Alignment that affect how other Characters respond to your Character.

Magical Talent

Talents provide somewhat broad descriptions of out-of-combat things a Character can do that have a vaguely or explicit magical feel to them. MassiveCraft does not in theory limit the creative freedom of Magic Roleplay. A Mage can create autonomous lights or brooms, give magical effects to drinks, or ignite and douse fires with a simple gesture. Investing in any Radiant or Arcana or Sinistral Packs results in the player also having creative freedom with non-combat Magic. Players are asked to self-moderate with what is reasonable and acceptable in Roleplay to all participants. Arcana Magic has no general morality, so it doesn't have any typical types of Talents. If you feel choice-paralysis over what you can do with this, or feel creatively lacking ideas, be sure to ask a Lore Staff in a Ticket.

Magic Combat

Arcana Magic does not grant Melee Magic attacks in and of itself, unlike Radiant Point Buy and Sinistral Point Buy. Having only points in Arcana Point Buy is not recommended, but a Mage with Radiant or Sinistral Point Buy should have some in Arcana, as Wisdom determines their Main Defense Stat. This is because Arcana Magic is more about changing the rules of how Magic is applied in Combat, rather than directly affecting Abilities used.

Arcana Spell Packs

Arcana Spells are primarily utility Spells that change the rules of Spell Casting. For morally good protecting spells, see Radiant Point Buy. For morally evil damaging spells, see Sinistral Point Buy

Arcana Shift Pack

This Pack allows the user to become a Magical Shapeshifter, giving them a great deal of visual control over their body. A Character can change their Race, Gender presentation, Hair, Height, Facial Structure, Body Shape, they can add additional limbs like tails or extra ears, change colors, rearrange features, and even combine aspects of Races. Shapeshifters are (much like Slizzar, a Race of Shapeshifters) distrusted by society and feared for their deceit. Shapeshifting however can be used as a disguise and cannot forcibly be removed by others, though it does not change Racial Traits. Shapeshifting is telegraphed, even if it does not lead to the Character being revealed. What this means is that Arcana Shift is terrible for infiltration RP, because any Mage will be able to tell if someone is "covered in Magic", and likely Shapeshifting.

Arcana Bolts Pack

This pack allows the user to use their magic to attack at range, acting as a traditional caster blaster.

Ability Name	Ability Type	Ability Range	Ability Description	Modifiers
Arcana Bolts	Skill Power	Self	Grants the user Arcana Bolts	N/A

Arcana Oceana Pack

This pack allows the user to be an aquatic mage, and is recommended for them and anyone who wants to make use of any aquatic housing and roleplay zones in Regalia.

Ability Name	Ability Type	Ability Range	Ability Description	Modifiers
Arcana Oceana	Passive Power	Self	Grants the user Arcana Oceana	N/A

Arcana Protect Pack

This Pack allows the user to summon a set of Armor for themselves, or an Ally.

Ability Name	Ability Type	Ability Range	Ability Description	Modifiers
Arcana Protect	Buff Power	Emote Range	Grants the user Arcana Protect	N/A

Arcana Strategy Pack

This Pack allows the user to strategically re-allocate HP and Block Counters for the whole team.

Ability Name	Ability Type	Ability Range	Ability Description	Modifiers
Arcana Strategy	Instant Power	Emote Range	Grants the user Arcana Strategy	N/A

Arcana Revenge Pack

This Pack allows the user to strike out one final vengeful strike against their opponent before going down.

Ability Name	Ability Type	Ability Range	Ability Description	Modifiers
Arcana Revenge	Counter Power	Emote Range	Grants the user Arcana Revenge	N/A

Exorcism Pack

This Pack allows the user to exorcise the Afflicted and gain protection against them using their magic.

Ability Name	Ability Type	Ability Range	Ability Description	Modifiers
Exorcism	Counter Power	Emote Range	Grants the user Exorcism	N/A

Arcana Mimic Pack

This Pack allows the user to mimic anyone's Abilities and Profiencies. Note, while this Ability does not allow the copying of Custom Kits, there is one exception in that it can be used to copy a Custom Kit, but only for the duration of a 1v1 duel against the person who owns that Custom Kit, and also gives express permission for the mimicry of their Custom Kit. Some Custom Kits cannot be copied because they rely on specific power sources and deep lore. This Ability should also be used in good faith, so not at the very end after burning through all Ability Cooldowns, just to get a new set with fresh uses. Abuse of this Ability to powergame should be reported.

Ability Name	Ability Type	Ability Range	Ability Description	Modifiers
Arcana Mimic	Instant Power	Emote Range	Grants the user Arcana Mimic	N/A