The Map

[np_order]

The Map is a highly complex charmed object created by Fargus Phobos to locate Death Eaters and put them on a physical map by looking for a special magical trace left by the Dark Mark

Comments

[akavertigo]

Is this for active characters only or can we volunteer certain NPCs?

[np_professor]

depends? we're not against npc's but we'd prefer active characters to get more involvement.

[akavertigo]

I was referring more to backstory than current events.

[ararejul]

sure!

[akavertigo]

Then, sure, I'd love to stick my thumb in the pie. But first a question: what kind of magic was used to create the map? Meaning what sort of spells did they base it on?

[np_dumbledore]

oh geeez.

ummmm

i'll get back to you in more detail after i research but off hand i'd say summoning spells, a lot of charms and some form of alchemy (probably involving the ink or parchment).

[akavertigo]

May I suggest something then?

Carpets!

Rug-making is one of the oldest crafts known to civilization; I’m sure the wizard world has its own history pertaining to the work. Carpets are also thought to be the invention of nomads, and who better to help out with a magical atlas? The idea of knotted threads, combining color and length, to construct precise, complex patterns-wouldn’t that complement well the idea of weaving together a spell to arrest names and coordinates?

You mentioned ink and parchment. Well, throughout history dyeing has been one of the most elaborate and coveted sciences. Families built generations, and reputations, upon the alchemical secret of some particular tint hidden in the family vault.