MIRRŒTHIAN MAGIC 105

1. Subtractive Synthesis

• Principle: Subtractive synthesis involves starting with a complex waveform and filtering out specific frequencies to shape the desired sound.

• Modal Magic Application: Modalists in this school use their innate energy and ambient modal frequencies to create a rich, complex field of magic. They then refine and shape this energy by filtering out unwanted frequencies, allowing them to hone their spells with precision.

• Effects and Nuances:

  • Precision and Control: Subtractive Modalists excel in precision, crafting highly controlled spells that can target specific elements or areas.

  • Filtering Spells: They can create barriers that filter out harmful energies or tune their healing spells to target specific ailments.

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2. Additive Synthesis

• Principle: Additive synthesis involves building complex sounds by layering multiple simple waveforms.

• Modal Magic Application: Additive Modalists construct their magic by combining multiple simple modal frequencies. By layering these frequencies, they create powerful and multifaceted spells.

• Effects and Nuances:

  • Versatility: Additive Modalists are highly versatile and can combine different frequencies to adapt to various situations.

  • Complex Spells: Their magic often manifests as intricate, multifaceted effects, such as multi-layered shields or complex healing that addresses multiple injuries simultaneously.

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3. Frequency Modulation (FM) Synthesis

• Principle: FM synthesis involves using one waveform (the modulator) to modulate the frequency of another waveform (the carrier).

• Modal Magic Application: FM Modalists use their Sonant Signature to modulate ambient modal frequencies, creating dynamic and evolving magical effects.

• Effects and Nuances:

  • Dynamic Magic: FM Modalists excel in creating spells that change and adapt over time, making them unpredictable and difficult to counter.

  • Complex Interactions: Their spells often have secondary effects, such as healing spells that also provide temporary strength or offensive spells that disrupt enemy magic.

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4. Vector (Wavetable) Synthesis

• Principle: Vector synthesis involves blending between multiple waveforms stored in wavetables to create new sounds.

• Modal Magic Application: Vector Modalists blend between different modal frequencies stored within their magical reservoirs, creating smooth transitions and varied magical effects.

• Effects and Nuances:

  • Fluid Transitions: Vector Modalists can seamlessly transition between different magical effects, making their magic highly adaptable.

  • Variety: They can quickly switch from offensive to defensive spells, or blend multiple effects into a single, versatile spell.

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5. Phase Distortion Synthesis

• Principle: Phase distortion synthesis involves altering the phase of a waveform to create new sounds.

• Modal Magic Application: Phase Distortion Modalists manipulate the phase of their modal frequencies to distort and enhance their magic, creating unique and often surprising effects.

• Effects and Nuances:

  • Unpredictability: Their magic is often unpredictable, with spells that can catch opponents off guard.

  • Distorted Effects: They can create disorienting illusions, disrupt enemy spells, or enhance their own spells with unexpected power surges.

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6. Physical Modeling (PM) Synthesis

• Principle: Physical modeling synthesis involves using mathematical models to simulate the physical properties of sound-producing objects.

• Modal Magic Application: PM Modalists use their magic to simulate the physical properties of various elements and objects, creating highly realistic and tangible magical effects.

• Effects and Nuances:

  • Realism: Their magic can create highly realistic constructs, such as lifelike illusions, solid barriers, or precise elemental manipulations.

  • Simulation: They excel in creating magical constructs that behave like real objects, such as animated golems or realistic weather effects.