And THAT is why a human wizard who gets hold of a Power Word spell using the original Draconic might well spend the two tendays or month or more tinkering with it to transfer its functionality to a much swifter, easier to say word. Note: nonsense words are safest. #realmslore
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How does a nerd manage to get all that out before I punch him in the jaw?

Jul 28, 2024 · 1:42 AM UTC

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It reminds me of how Brandon Mull had a magic word in his Beyonders trilogy: Arimfexendrapuse
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Probably bad to bring anime into this but I remember in bleach their spells had long verbal components that would shorten as you got more proficient as you got better till eventually all you say is the spell number and the name. I’d like to imagine that’s what happens
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Power word. 'Fnord' illuminates trilogy. Truth is?hard to find in a sea of fnord
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Power Word:
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The simple explanation is: shorthand, or the contingency spell.
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It also explains why dragons didn't care about the length of the word.
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Furthermore proof of orthodontics in Faeries ruled yada tada
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