Yur Yarg’s Eyes of the Invisible

Yur Yarg’s Eyes of the Invisible (Dragàmyr orádra-ka shurt Inkàðura)

A Dragàmyri divination used to discern the true form of Eðérim and Neðèrim visitors to the Waking World.

Belykel of Lirðùn Rið exited his tent and breathed deeply of the mountain air. His Dwürden guide snored loudly from a bedroll near the last embers of the evening’s fire. Belykel put some distance between himself and the small camp before lighting a small lantern and looking back over his notes. After reassuring himself that this was the place, he set down the lantern and began preparing the pre-dawn ritual. He fingered each of his sources one more time before beginning.

Sometime after dawn, Belykel stumbled back into camp and seated himself near the breakfast fire. His eyes were wide and staring, but curiously unaware of the world around him. The guide watched him warily from across the flames, turning sausages in a pan. The wizard was not a conversationalist. It had been the quietest journey the guide had ever taken. So it came as a surprise that the Belykel began to speak. “I think I found what I came for,” he started, his eyes still unfocused and searching. “You think?” asked the guide. “I can’t be sure.” The wizard answered. “It’s not at all what I expected. I was prepared for light and beauty, but the truth… It is all a dream that we embrace because the truth is far too horrible.” The Dwürden poked at the wood to extract a few more tongues of flame. “So, we’ll be returning then?” Belykel’s eyes blinked and his focus returned. His old eyes welled with tears as he turned to the rugged guide. He started to say one thing but stopped himself, answering finally “What’s the point?”

Details

The spell is not difficult to weave.

  • GURPS
    • Dragàlim: orádra-ka shurt Inkàðura
    • Class/Difficulty: Regular (IQ/VH)
    • Casting Time: Preparation + 10 seconds
    • Cost: 3 to cast; 1 to maintain
    • Duration: 1 minute
    • Pages: 13
    • Prerequisites: Magery 2 (PrC 10); Orádra 4, Inkàðura 6; Old Kændàlic (High Davar)
  • WoD
    • Dragàlim: orádra-ka shurt Inkàðura
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    • Pages: 13
    • Prerequisites: Inkàðura 2; Old Kændàlic 2 + Literacy (High Davar)

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History

Yur Yarg’s Eyes of the Invisible is one of a long list of spells developed by the 5th century Kændàli wizard, Yur Yarg. Use of the “Eyes of the Invisible” Weaving is believed to have driven the spell’s creator insane, leading ultimately to his death. Since the death of Yur Yarg in 489 DR, the Codex Yur Yarg (where the spell is detailed) has sat on a shelf at Salóndor College in Fvehēr, Kændal. A number of wizards have studied the codex over the years, but it is unknown how many have dared to Weave the spell that undid Yur Yarg.