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{{flavour|A primer on the elemental magics of Air. The pages often flip themselves, as if blown by a stiff breeze; at other times, the pages are stuck together by static electricity, and throw off brief sparks as they are separated.}}
 
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The '''Book of Air''' is the starting [[spellbook]] for [[Air Elementalist]]s.
 
  
 
==Spells==
 
==Spells==
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!| Tile || Spell || Type || Level
 
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| [[File:Shock.png]] || a - [[Shock]] || [[Conjuration]]/[[Air]] || 1
 
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| [[File:Swiftness.png]] || b - [[Swiftness]] || [[Charms]]/[[Air]] || 2
 
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| [[File:Repel Missiles.png]] || c - [[Repel Missiles]] || [[Charms]]/[[Air]] || 2
 
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| [[File:Flight.png]] || d - [[Flight]] || [[Charms]]/[[Air]] || 3
 
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| [[File:Static Discharge.png]] || e - [[Static Discharge]] || [[Conjuration]]/[[Air]] || 3
 
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| [[File:Lightning Bolt.png]] || f - [[Lightning Bolt]] || [[Conjuration]]/[[Air]] || 5
 
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==Use==
 
==Use==
 
[[Air Magic]] has a variety of applications, and this book is no exception:
 
[[Air Magic]] has a variety of applications, and this book is no exception:
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*[[Swiftness]] allows you to outrun most foes while zapping them with [[Shock]], and tougher foes can usually be maneuvered into position for a [[multizap]].
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*[[Swiftness]] allows you to outrun most foes while zapping them with [[Shock]], and tougher foes can usually be manoeuvred into position for a [[doublezap|double-zap]].
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*[[Flight]] boosts your [[stealth]] and [[aum|carrying capacity]], which is a huge advantage for wimpy [[deep elf]] characters. It also helps you explore many otherwise inaccessible areas, ignore the normal penalties for moving through [[shallow water]], and avoid mechanical [[trap]]s altogether, such as deadly [[shaft]]s or [[blade trap]]s.
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*[[Airstrike]] is a useful spell for elemental specialists who lack the means to deal with enemies immune to their attacks. It is also useful for summoners, as they can fire past their summoned creatures without fear.
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*[[Repel Missiles]] is by no means foolproof, but it is still a great defense against [[centaur (monster)|centaurs]] and other [[ranged weapons|ranged attackers]].
 
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*[[Lightning Bolt]] is the most powerful offensive spell in the book. Just be aware that it is loud enough to make stealth obsolete.
 
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*Finally, [[Static Discharge]], while dangerous to use, can still save your butt when surrounded.
 
  
 
==Further reading==
 
==Further reading==
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The [[Book of the Sky]] contains more advanced Air Magic.
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The [[Book of the Sky]], [[Book of Storms]], and [[Book of Lightning]] contain more advanced Air Magic.
  
 
==History==
 
==History==
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Prior to [[0.9]], this book contained [[Mephitic Cloud]] instead of Lightning Bolt.
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*[[0.27]] [[Lightning Bolt]] and [[Static Discharge]] were removed from the book. <br>Prior to this version, this was the starting book for [[Air Elementalist|Air Elementalists]] (starting books were replaced by sets of spells).
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*[[0.20]] Added [[Airstrike]] and removed [[Repel Missiles]].
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Prior to [[0.10]], this book contained [[Levitation]] instead of Flight.
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*[[0.17]] Removed [[Flight (spell)|Flight]] from the game.
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*[[0.10]] Added [[Flight (spell)|Flight]] instead of [[Levitation]].
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*[[0.9]] Added [[Lightning Bolt]] and removed [[Mephitic Cloud]].

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Spellbook.png Book of Air
Primary school Air
A primer on the elemental magics of Air. Particularly dedicated students have found themselves convinced of their own ability to fly, with tragic results.

Spells

Tile Spell Type Level
Shock.png a - Shock Air/Conjuration 1
Swiftness.png b - Swiftness Air 3
Airstrike.png c - Airstrike Air 4


Use

Air Magic has a variety of applications, and this book is no exception:

  • Swiftness allows you to outrun most foes while zapping them with Shock, and tougher foes can usually be manoeuvred into position for a double-zap.
  • Airstrike is a useful spell for elemental specialists who lack the means to deal with enemies immune to their attacks. It is also useful for summoners, as they can fire past their summoned creatures without fear.

Further reading

The Book of the Sky, Book of Storms, and Book of Lightning contain more advanced Air Magic.

History

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