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<blockquote data-quote="Larcen" data-source="post: 1083810" data-attributes="member: 2406"><p>Does anyone know of a good book or source for non-combat, non-adventuring spells?</p><p>Or ideas on how to use the existing spells in general everyday situations by common NPCs and cities? </p><p></p><p>I am looking for clever ways that a magic-using relatively medieval society might come up to use magic.</p><p></p><p>Such things as:</p><p></p><p>A city with Continual Flame in every lamppost.</p><p></p><p>A new spell to clean city streets, or dispose of sewage.</p><p></p><p>Spells that do such things as plowing, gardening, painting entire houses, etc.</p><p></p><p>Spells that play music, either with or without instruments, for bar/inn patrons and diners. </p><p></p><p>Magical Post Offices.</p><p></p><p>My intention is to give the players cool little campaign details, whenever the enter a large town for instance.</p><p></p><p>“As you enter the mansion, you can’t help but notice little whirlpools of dust moving to and fro. They appear to be cleaning and straightening things out.” (Summoned small air elementals?)</p><p> </p><p>Remember just like in this world if there is a demand for something someone will find a way to fill it. And if magic is available and spells can be researched, why not? At least for the rich anyway.</p><p></p><p>Also, if you know of any good novels that can be used for inspiration in this area, let me know! </p><p></p><p>Thanks!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Larcen, post: 1083810, member: 2406"] Does anyone know of a good book or source for non-combat, non-adventuring spells? Or ideas on how to use the existing spells in general everyday situations by common NPCs and cities? I am looking for clever ways that a magic-using relatively medieval society might come up to use magic. Such things as: A city with Continual Flame in every lamppost. A new spell to clean city streets, or dispose of sewage. Spells that do such things as plowing, gardening, painting entire houses, etc. Spells that play music, either with or without instruments, for bar/inn patrons and diners. Magical Post Offices. My intention is to give the players cool little campaign details, whenever the enter a large town for instance. “As you enter the mansion, you can’t help but notice little whirlpools of dust moving to and fro. They appear to be cleaning and straightening things out.” (Summoned small air elementals?) Remember just like in this world if there is a demand for something someone will find a way to fill it. And if magic is available and spells can be researched, why not? At least for the rich anyway. Also, if you know of any good novels that can be used for inspiration in this area, let me know! Thanks! [/QUOTE]
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