Mage Book
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 Mage Book
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| In-game Description | Effects of Consumption | |
| Books. A practical, if antiquated invention. Maybe you'll find the solutions to your life's problems within. In any case, reading won't do you any harm. |
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| Origins | ||
The Mage Book is a consumable item which grants the user a Skill beyond their maximum number of Skill slots, lasting until the end of the game.
While displaying the same (public) message when being read, they are not to be confused with Manuals, which are not single-use and are free to read, and merely provide tips about certain tasks.
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Since Mage Books are single-use, rare items, they are particularly precious and should not be used lightly! It is advisable to discuss with the rest of the crew before reading a Mage Book. |
Each character is limited to the use of one Mage Book per game:
New Actions
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Read
- Requires: No other Mage Book read.
- Target: Self
- Effect: Gain a skill slot and the respective skill.
Public log: [Character] starts reading enthusiastically...
Private log: You have learned a new skill: [Skill name]! Make good use of it!
List of Mage Book skills
A single Mage Book may teach one of the following skills:
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 Astrophysicist
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 Biologist
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 Botanist
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 Chef
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 Diplomat
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 Firefighter
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 IT Expert
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 Logistics Expert
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 Medic
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 Pilot
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 Radio Expert
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 Robotics Expert
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 Shooter
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 Shrink
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 Sprinter
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 Technician
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List of attributes
- This item can be fully destroyed when exposed to
fire.
- This item is a consumable; it can be used or ingested to gain its effects.
- This item is readable.
- When read, this item displays the following text:
Mage books are the perfect example of neuro-cryptic literature. They allow knowledge to be instilled in any spirit, regardless of how unencumbered by intellectual baggage it may be. Unfortunately, their high degree of entropy causes them to be immediately destroyed after the knowledge is implanted.
- When examined, this item displays the following text:
- Books. A practical, if antiquated invention. Maybe you'll find the solutions to your life's problems within. In any case, reading won't do you any harm.
A stack of cellulose with which it might be able to knock Raluca out, and more besides...
