Chapter 289 Arcane Matrix
It is getting late.
A crescent moon emerges from the dark clouds and hangs in the night sky. Against the backdrop of the traveling light bands, it looks extremely beautiful and dazzling. The twinkling stars in the night sky embellish this beautiful picture like diamonds.
Late late at night, there was silence all around, but for Brian, this night was not peaceful either.
There was only a faint white magic light beside the table in the room. The stars and moonlight outside the window filtered through the floor-to-ceiling windows and open curtains, filling the dim room with silvery frost.
In the silvery white light, Brian was sitting behind the desk at this moment, focusing on the magic knowledge in his hands.
Finally, his frown slowly relaxed, revealing an expression of relief.
Then, he couldn't wait to bring up the system bar and check the new spell he had just developed.
Lesser Arcane Matrix
(Conjuration, Transmutation)
Level: 3
Components: Verbal, Gesture, Material
Duration: Special
Saving Throw: None
Effect: The caster can convert a spell Stored in the arcane matrix, after that, it can be released instantly when needed.
Description: During the preparation of the arcane matrix, the caster can store 3 spells of three levels or below in it. When the matrix is closed, if the spellcaster has not yet stored the spell, the spell can only be stored in the matrix if it is enhanced by the metamagic feat "Spell Quickening". Any spell stored in the matrix is considered a prepared spell.
Note:
1. Once the caster releases the stored spell from the matrix, the spell will completely disappear from the matrix.
2. When a counter spell counters the matrix, it will also cancel all spells in the matrix.
3. If the caster is affected by the anti-magic field, the matrix will malfunction, but the spell will not be triggered. When the caster leaves the anti-magic field, the matrix will resume operation.
Casting Material: A small piece of amber worth at least 500 gold coins.
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Looking at the detailed introduction of the spell, Brian couldn’t help but smile.
As can be seen from the introduction of "Secondary Arcane Matrix", the main function of this spell is to store spells. When facing the enemy or needing emergency in other aspects, they can be used individually or instantly Release it all.
There is no doubt that this spell is an extremely effective spell in the caster profession.
This is the new result that Brian spent nearly a month researching in the demiplane where time flows slowly.
Moreover, through this nearly month of research, he has even speculated on the research direction of the Arcane Matrix, the Advanced Arcane Matrix and the Legendary Arcane Matrix.
As long as there is enough time, he believes that one day he will master all the remaining three levels of the matrix.
In fact, the fact that he was able to develop such a practical spell was mainly due to Xinbu, another elect of the goddess of magic.
The reason why this wizard queen from Aglalon is feared by the entire Seer Red Robe Wizards is not just because of her identity as the chosen one of the Magic Goddess, but also because of her strength.
Such as Xinbu's spell sequence, Xinbu's spell mastery, Xinbu's spell instant release, Xinbu's spell metamagic, etc., are all her most representative signature spells.
Although Brian is also a legendary professional, with his current strength, he can only barely resist the opponent's spell sequence.
So, after finishing the plan against the floating city of Sacros, Brian started to think about the witch's magic knowledge and tried to learn some knowledge about sequence spells from her.
Who would have thought that what surprised him was that Xinbu's series of sequential spell packages were not developed by herself relying on her pure magic knowledge.
Just like Brian's arcane fire, Xinbu's signature spells are also a series of spells that are based on silver fire and can be successfully activated.
In this case, Brian's Book of the Forgotten, known as the 'Book of Free Prostitution', has exerted its due value.
He took advantage of the free prostitution feature of the Book of the Forgotten, and included every set of spell sequences cast by Xinbu into the spell book.
Although he cannot learn these spells directly because he does not have silver fire, Brian is a legendary spell caster and a great arcanist among spell casters.
The Grand Arcanist's legendary professional feature "Legendary Spell Master" allows him to directly reduce the time, resources and experience points consumed when researching new arcane spells by 50%. This is not just a random group. The data looks so simple.
After Brian carefully studied the sequential spell knowledge about Xinbu contained in the Book of the Forgotten, he suddenly discovered that this spell knowledge had many similarities with the advanced arcana in his previous life.
For example, "Arcane Geometry" in magical knowledge.
This is a way for wizards to observe the spatial structure of the multiverse, and then draw a multi-dimensional three-dimensional figure similar to magic runes, which is called: arcane geometry.
The main function is to perfectly integrate arcane geometry into setting runes, reliefs, seals or symbols to increase power.
It is said that the main reason why the advanced ultra-long-distance teleportation array can be so accurate is that it uses the spatial coordinates in arcane geometry, which is similar to the longitude and latitude in the real world.
"Arcane Geometry" is also one of the directions Brian plans to study in the future.
Because in his opinion, most of the spell structures here can be based on the geometric models he has learned in the real world, and then integrate his own understanding of this magic construction process. In this case, learning will become very Simple.
The reason why he was inspired by this was because he suddenly had the inspiration after reading the knowledge about Xinbu's spell sequence in the Book of the Forgotten.
Xinbu's sequence spell is very similar to the matrix in mathematical knowledge.
In the real world, matrices are a common tool in advanced algebra and are also commonly used in applied mathematics disciplines such as statistical analysis.
In physics, matrices are used in circuits, mechanics, optics and quantum physics. In computer science, matrices are also used in three-dimensional animation production.
Matrix operations are still an important issue in the field of numerical analysis.
Decomposing a matrix into a combination of simple matrices can simplify matrix operations in theory and practical applications.
Based on Xinbu’s knowledge of the spell sequence, Brian arranged all the spell circuits and spell nodes into matrices for easy operation, and then combined the complete spells together. After many times, he After trying and improving, this spell, which he called the "Level Arcane Matrix", was successfully born.
This simple attempt allowed him to take a big step directly in the field of arcana.
This made Brian realize that as long as he mastered matrix knowledge, he could apply it to many magic fields through matrix diagramming.
For example, by using the matrix diagram method to match the materials of magic equipment with the magic runes that need to be engraved, you can quickly find out the entry point for developing new magic equipment or improving the effectiveness of the equipment.
Although Brian has mastered the key points of analyzing spells, it is not as easy as imagined to quickly research higher-level spells in the "Secondary Arcane Matrix".
After all, no matter what kind of spell, the higher the level, the more difficult it is to understand.
Especially the spell models in legendary spells, the number of spell circuits and spell nodes in them can even reach the level of dense superconductor circuits.
If the spell model is compared to a circuit board, then ordinary spells are at the calculator level of difficulty, while legendary spells are at the computer level of difficulty.
This requires quite amazing memory and analytical abilities.
To master this kind of magic, the wizard's brain must be as sophisticated as a supercomputer, with the terrifying ability to memorize and sort out thousands of circuits.
This is simply something that ordinary people cannot imagine.
Although legendary spellcasters can do this, most of them need assistance similar to tower spirits, or other auxiliary items to help them improve their brain's computing power and memory capabilities.
Use the simplest metaphor.
A top student who cannot easily understand 'calculus' is basically unlikely to become an arcanist.
The reason why Brian is able to become an arcanist is, on the one hand, the assistance of the system, and on the other hand, with the continuous improvement of his intellectual attributes, his brain, mental power, memory and computing power are also the same. It is also constantly strengthening.
Otherwise, how could he go from having a headache just seeing the operation of matrices to being able to instantly calculate and understand a series of simple matrices based on his poor academic level in his previous life.
Even the many arcane mathematical knowledge that confused him in his previous life, as long as he thought about it carefully, he would instantly get the answer he wanted in his mind.
Brian was able to develop the "Secondary Arcane Matrix" mainly because he used the matrix diagram method to decompose all complex things into many combinations of simple matrices, and then one after another Use theory and practical applications to simplify matrix operations and finally get the arcane matrix you want.
This allowed him to even deduce that if he were to study a legendary level arcane matrix, he would at least need to calculate an infinite-dimensional matrix containing infinite elements.
This requires magical understanding and computing power, and I am afraid that even if he has system assistance and the "Legendary Spell Master" expertise, it will be difficult to thoroughly study it.
From here you can see the gap between mortals and gods.
The gods are often like supercomputers.
Because they need the spiritual links of tens of thousands of believers. Although this relies on the assistance of the "faith network" within the magic network, the foundation burdened by the gods themselves is still very large.
And this also needs to take into account the promotion of believers, the gift of divine magic, the feedback of faith, etc. Every devout prayer of a priest is like a connection with the network of gods. Only through the sublimation of spirit and faith can the priest accept the gods. Granted more power to master more advanced divine arts.
So if the spellcasting group that mainly relies on intelligence attributes wants to go further and higher, they need to train their brains to function like biological computers, which can allow them to calculate a large number of things in an instant. Spell model construction.
It can be seen from this that what mortal wizards pursue is only their starting point for gods, even gods with weak (demigod) power.
The gap between the two is obvious.
Brian had a vague feeling that when he came to the valley this time, in addition to advancing to the Grand Arcanist and gaining the ability to curse fire, the biggest gain this time should be mastering the arcane matrix.
If he were to develop a legendary arcane matrix and be able to store legendary spells in the matrix in advance at will, and release them instantly when encountering an enemy, it would be very scary just to imagine it.
After all, in the battle against the floating city of Sacros, whether it was the legendary spell "Collapse Singularity" he released on the second prince Yada, or the "Eternal Blazing Sun" that finally took the head of the demon lord , almost played the final word.
What he regrets most is that in the battle with the great prince Revalan, Xinbu finally released the legendary spell. His Book of the Forgotten actually performed knowledge during the analysis process ( Mystery) failed the check.
Although he had anticipated this outcome, when it actually happened before his eyes, he still felt a little regretful, as if 100 million gold coins had passed him by.
However, this also made him realize the shortcomings of his own background.
In the future, he must make good use of the time-slowing ability of the beholder's demiplane to supplement his knowledge and foundation.
Then, Brian took out a bottle of potion that Harper leader Storm gave him at the end of the dinner before he left.
Since the amount of energy stored by a curse fire operator depends on his own physique, Brian's 16-point physique can only store up to 15 energy levels, which is 150 energy points.
This is not the most important thing. What makes him even more depressed is that 15 points of physical fitness can only increase the level of curse fire to level 10.
In this case, he naturally needs to find ways to improve his attributes.
The fastest way to improve physical attributes is to become the chosen one of the Magic Goddess. Physical attributes can be directly increased by 10 points, which he naturally will not consider.
Even if he is willing, as a powerful goddess of magic, she may not pay attention to him.
Given Brian's current situation, the most effective way to improve his attributes is the nine-ring spell "Prayer".
"Prayer" allows him to increase one of his attributes by up to 5 points.
Theoretically, after learning the "Prayer" technique, you can increase all his attributes by 5 points.
But the problem was that Brian didn't learn. Among the group of spellcasters, the nine-level spell "Prayer" is the most powerful spell and the most difficult spell to master. Even legendary spells have to stand aside in front of it.
This spell is very evil. For a spell caster, no one can master the "Prayer" by learning. Whether you can learn it or not depends entirely on your nature.
There are only two types of nature: 'can learn' and 'cannot learn'. It's just like the Mathematical Olympiad. If you can't solve it, you can't solve it. It's useless even if you break your head.
It does not belong to the eight major sects, nor does it belong to the three major fields of arcanists. Its only function is that as long as you speak your wish loudly, it can change reality to satisfy your wish.
It is said that it can even bring the dead back to life.
In Brian's impression, the only person he knew who could master the "Prayer Technique" was Iolum, known as the 'Father of Nese'.
So, obtaining relevant information about the "Prayer Technique" was also one of the main reasons why he was looking for Iolum.
He wanted to try his luck to see if he could have a chance to master this spell.
If he can master it, then at least 5 points will be added to all attributes. For him, it is a sure win.
After all, the "Prayer Technique" may be too costly for other people, but for him, it is just a matter of how much experience points are consumed.
However, he did not dare to have high expectations, so he planned to use the channel of Harper leader Storm to ask her to help him inquire about some magic potions that could permanently increase physical attributes.
Who would have thought that what made him unbelievable was that as soon as he finished speaking, the Harper leader handed a bottle of potion into his hand as if he had prepared it in advance.
The potion contained in this two-inch bottle looks ordinary on the surface, as if it contains a little clearer water. But if you look closely, you can find that there is a hint of life inside. The breath of green.
In fact, this is a bottle of water of life, which contains very rich life energy.
Not only is it the best healing wonder in the material world, it can also completely change a person's physique.
Brian thought, and a row of data appeared in his retina:
Water of Life
Type: Natural Gift
Quality: Special and Strange Object
Effect:
1. Restore life: After taking the water of life, no matter how serious the trauma is, as long as there is still breath, you can recover instantly.
2. Strengthen physical fitness: After taking the water of life, you can permanently increase your physical fitness by 2 points. This effect is only triggered once.
3. Eternal youth: The water of life can delay the aging of any living species. Any creature that drinks the water of life will greatly slow down the aging rate.
4. Extended lifespan: Water of life can delay the lifespan of any living species. Any creature that has drank the water of life will have its lifespan greatly increased. This effect is triggered once.
Explanation: The water of life contains vigorous life force. It is the essence bred by nature and a treasure of the material plane. Many adventurers have never seen it in their lifetime. It is also called: the fountain of youth.
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About twelve thousand five hundred years ago, the high elves of Arivandar discovered a Hall of Mists in the High Forest of the North. Plant a seed of the Tree of Life here.
Thousands of years later, this seed grew into an oak tree that symbolized nature, and was called by the druids: the tree of ancestors.
Brian recalled the origin of the water of life.
Deep under the Ancestral Tree, there is a special pool left over from the era of the creator race, in which the essence of life will be nurtured. Outsiders are accustomed to calling it: the water of life.
The Ancestral Tree in the Highest Forest in the North is also one of the goals that Brian must go to in the future.
The purpose of his going to the Tree of Ancestors, besides obtaining the Water of Life, was also a more important thing, which was to find the Scroll of Nese.
In the days of Netheril, an unknown thief stole seven Netherese scrolls.
Three of them are stored in the Hall of Mists, the Pool of Life deep beneath the Ancestral Tree in the Supreme Forest.
Two more were placed in a tomb of the warlock Hussak in the Desert of Aenook.
The whereabouts of the last two Nese scrolls are unknown.
Brian drank a certain amount of water of life in the vial, and a strong vitality of life instantly poured into his limbs and veins.
“Use nature’s gift “water of life”! "
"Trigger the effect "Restore Life"! ...Your health and stamina are restored to full state! ...triggers the effect "Strengthening Physique"! ...Your physical attributes will be permanently increased by 2 points! ...triggers the effect "Eternal Youth"! ...The aging rate of your appearance will be greatly reduced! ...triggers the effect "extended lifespan"! ...Your lifespan is greatly improved! …”
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Feeling the effect of the water of life, Brian nodded with satisfaction.
The physical attribute was improved by 2 points, and he immediately began to increase the level of curse fire.
"Consumption of 140,000 experience points."
"The curse fire level has been increased to level 11!"
"160,000 experience points are consumed."
"The curse fire level is increased to level 12!"
"195,000 experience points are consumed."
"The curse fire level is increased to level 13 !”
“Warning!”
"The physical attributes are too low to continue to improve the level!"
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Seeing this situation, Brian immediately stopped his plan to continue to improve, and then began to check the curse fire's new abilities.
At 11th level: The spellfire wielder gains the ability to transform spellfire into magic items to charge them without damaging the items.
Note: Due to the nature of some magic items, certain types of magic items cannot be charged. This can only be tested through trial and error. The energy of the spell fire in a wrong trial will be directly dissipated.
At this level, a spellfire wielder can possess up to two spellfire vortices at a time.
At 12th level: The cursefire wielder gains the ability to connect the cursefire vortex he creates to himself. In this case, the magical energy absorbed by the cursefire vortex can be transformed. Curse fire energy stored for itself.
Note: This ability does not increase the maximum energy level the spellfire wielder can store, and may have harmful effects on the spellfire wielder.
At this level, the Cursed Fire Controller has the ability to adjust the light through the Cursed Fire. When the light of the Cursed Fire is adjusted to a dazzling state, a blindness check will be made on all creatures that see the Cursed Fire. , failure will result in blindness. Creatures that use gaze attacks - such as basilisks, eye demons and Gato Swamp Monsters - will lose all their eye-related abilities when the light of the curse fire is adjusted to a dazzling state.
Note: Any darkness spell, deep darkness spell, etc. caused by spells or divine spells cannot affect the light emitted by the curse fire.
At 13th level: The spellfire wielder gains the ability to control the conversion of energy from a distant spellfire vortex, thereby absorbing or storing its energy at will.
At this level, the Cursed Fire Manipulator can have three Cursed Fire Vortexes at the same time.
At this level, the spellfire wielder gains the ability to infuse spellfire energy to enhance his own spells or the spells of those with whom he is in physical contact.
Note: Certain spells cannot be enhanced, and abilities do not affect spell saving throws.
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Seeing these powerful abilities, Brian could only secretly sigh at the power of curse fire.
Upgrading the curse fire to level 13 means that he can release three curse fire vortexes at the same time, and use his own magic to charge the curse fire to keep burning.
Furthermore, Cursed Fire's ability to adjust light independently allows him to directly destroy creatures such as beholders that rely on their eyes to cast spells.
Everything was ready, Brian began to organize the books and scrolls on the table.
In this trip to the valley, he has successfully completed everything, and he has also received a promise from the goddess of magic Mystra to help him repair the magic network of the small world.
In this case, he will be able to return to the small world in less than two years.
As for how to save him, he already had a rough idea in his mind.
It is obviously impossible to destroy the ancient evil, so the only option is to escape.
If you want to escape with the small world, you must have enough energy to shake this small celestial body.
The energy source is naturally the water fairy in the demiplane. Brian believes that as long as the water fairy grows up, it will not be difficult to escape with the small world.
But when Fairy Shuize grows up, the ancient evil may destroy the small world at least twice.
In this case, he could only find a way to suppress it and buy time for himself.
As for how to suppress it, Brian already had a rough idea in mind, as long as he found the mysterious man who was knocked down from Sigil to the world of Toril by the Lady of Pain.
Perhaps, you can find a way to temporarily seal or suppress ancient evil things from him.
After packing his belongings, Brian felt a little tired. He planned to stay here for one night and return to Mokou Town early the next morning.
However, as soon as he reached the bed, his expression suddenly became tense.
A figure quietly appeared in the room at some point. He didn't notice any movement, and even the warning circle he carefully arranged didn't respond at all.
Brian was so frightened that he broke into a cold sweat. He was about to activate the spell to escape. When he saw the figure clearly from the corner of his eye, he immediately relaxed.
With the help of the moonlight coming in from the window, he recognized that it was Storm, the leader of the Harpers, sitting beside the bed.
A rich lavender-like aroma filled the room, a smell mixed with body odor and estrogen.
The Harper leader's long silver hair hung loosely, his star-like bright eyes shone with a strange luster, and a touch of bright red hung on his noble and elegant face.
The ultra-thin transparent black stockings fit tightly on a pair of round and slender legs, giving people a silky and smooth feeling just by looking at them.
The pure white gauze nightgown, paired with these high-end black silk pantyhose, seems to produce a wonderful chemical reaction.
Under the moonlight, the white and tender skin is particularly bright, and the transparent gauze skirt also creates a wonderful hazy feeling.
Seeing this, Brian, who had been a little tired just now, immediately became energetic. His eyes kept scanning downwards, seeming to be full of interest in Storm's seductive attire.
...20,000 words are omitted here...
(End of this chapter)