Magic of Incarnum
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Magic of Incarnum is a supplemental book for the 3.5 edition of the Dungeons & Dragons
role-playing game
. It was first printed in 2005 to be applied to 3.5 D&D rules.
Magic of Incarnum describes Incarnum, which, in its pure form, looks like a "radiant mist, deep blue in color." With the supplemental rules provided within, characters can use incarnum to create Soulmelds using Essentia. The Soulmelds function like magically-sustained items that are applied to different parts of the body, and Essentia is invested into said Soulmelds to make them more effective. In addition to investing Essentia, characters can bind Soulmelds to different Chakra
s, which further fuses Soulmelds to their corresponding body parts, providing characters with bonus effects.
, Frank Brunner, and Stephen Schubert, and first published in 2005.
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. It was first printed in 2005 to be applied to 3.5 D&D rules.
Contents
It introduces new classes (Incarnate, Soulborn, and Totemist) and new races (Azurin, Duskling, Rilkan, and Skarn), along with new feats, rules, and spells, for both classes within the book and classes from other books.Magic of Incarnum describes Incarnum, which, in its pure form, looks like a "radiant mist, deep blue in color." With the supplemental rules provided within, characters can use incarnum to create Soulmelds using Essentia. The Soulmelds function like magically-sustained items that are applied to different parts of the body, and Essentia is invested into said Soulmelds to make them more effective. In addition to investing Essentia, characters can bind Soulmelds to different Chakra
Chakra
Chakra is a concept originating in Hindu texts, featured in tantric and yogic traditions of Hinduism and Buddhism. Its name derives from the Sanskrit word for "wheel" or "turning" .Chakra is a concept referring to wheel-like vortices...
s, which further fuses Soulmelds to their corresponding body parts, providing characters with bonus effects.
Publication history
The book was written by James WyattJames Wyatt (game designer)
James Wyatt is a game designer and a former United Methodist minister. He works for Wizards of the Coast, where he has designed several award-winning supplements and adventures for the Dungeons & Dragons roleplaying game...
, Frank Brunner, and Stephen Schubert, and first published in 2005.