Occult Reference Items
Occult Reference works come in differing forms. The label “occult reference” simply refers to the nature of the recorded materials. Depending on the setting, they may be found as paper, stone, digital, or some other appropriate form. Some works are made of materials, or formatted in such a way as to make it easier or harder for the occultist using them to gain their benefits – some even are made to extract a price. References that contain actual magical elements have specific requirements and are not compatible with all mediums, formats, and methods.
The term "Reference Work" nominally refers to a Hard Copy, but if the Technology exists and is , it should be assumed a Device of some type is being used, along with appropriate Security (if a system is in place) as the medium for a portable reference work/record rather than Hard Copy. Many important reference works have a Backup (immediate or off-site) in place using the Storage Medium, Security, and Technology appropriate to the Setting as well.
SIGNIFICANT EXPERIENCE: Reference works and basic exposure alone may only provide the foundation for gaining a [mechanics based] advantage. To reflect the practice and experience to gain that benefit consistently, typically requires a cost in Character Points.
iCore™Types of Reference Works
- Occult Codex/Folio (recorded spell book/scroll)
- Occult Grimoire
- Occult Primer
- Occult Treatise
- Occult Scroll