From:	westln@***.EDU
Subject:	Re: Artificing: Enchanting that special doohickey :)
Date:	Sat, 9 May 1998 02:39:20 -0400

>ok, I've been told that using the anchoring rules you can enchant items
>in SR just like in any other magic system. I don't see it but maybe I
>need someone to explain it reeeaaal slow. So how about an example? How
>do you make that +25 flaming broadsword that can cast a fire bolt 6 times
>per day (A no-prizer to the first one who catches thhis reference [An
>adept might recognize this reference quickly {that's the only clue you
>get ;) }])
>
>For simplicity let's say it's a +1 weapon focus with constant flame aura
>and throws a firebolt once per day (multiple times per day can come
>later)
>
>so how would you make it?
>
>D.Ghost
>(aka Pixel, Tantrum)
>
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Using anchoring, as the mage in my group keeps saying. It might
last a few hours or maybe even a week. But he could never survive
the drain to make it last years. So I don't think you can make
a magic iteam that will last forever with anchoring.

However, he'll summon a fire elemental and pay the karma giving it the
task to give this sword a flaming aura when it's not in the sheath. He
then summons a second elemental and binds it to project flame from the
sword whenever the weilder commands. This method would last until some
mage banishes the elementals.