The making of Runes is a delicate matter. It is not just one of your researching games. While at first you might doubt the might of my arts, I tell you that a rune must have two separate parts. With apologies to the Master Cat Bard.

Practice Runes, not to be confused with Wizard Research Runes, are used by Magi who wish to gain skill in research without the pressure of praticing on real research compenents.

There are eight types of practice runes, and two runes of each type - Azia and Beza. Azia and Beza runes can be constructed by combining specific compenents in a Concordance of Research. There is no skill required for this - the Magic of the Concordance is responsible for the transmutation of the components into Azia and Beza Runes.

Once the Azia and Beza Runes have been acquired, the Magi may practice her research by combining these Runes in her appropriate research book - a Lexicon for a Wizard, and Book of Dark Bindings for a Necromancer, etc.

All Runes require a Quill and a piece of Parchment, as well as other specified components.

Practice Rune Azia: Lapiz Lazuli, Bat Wing, Bone Chips

Practice Rune Beza: Turquoise, Fire Beetle Eye, Any Rusty Slashing Weapon

Apprentice Rune Azia: Hermatite, Bixie Wing, Froglok Eye

Apprentice Rune Beza: Cat Eye Agate, Large Snake Rattle, Any Rusty Piercing or Bludgeoning Weapon

Training Rune Azia: Bloodstone, Wast Wing, Zombie Skin

Training Rune Beza: Onyx, Spiderling Silk, Raw Hide Armor - Any Size (Cap, Mask, Gorget, Tunic, Shoulderpads, or Cloak)

Journeyman Rune Azia: Jasper, Pixie Wing, Bat Fur

Journeyman Rune Beza: Star Rose Quartz, Burned Out Lightstone, Raw Hide Armor - Any Size (Belt, Sleeves, Wristbands, Gloves, Leggings, or Boots)

Study Rune Azia: Amber, Giant Bat Wing, Giant Scarab Eye

Study Rune Beza: Amber, Giant Snake Fang, Ring Mail - Any Size (Coif, Visor, Neckguard, Coat, Mantle, or Cape)

Expert Rune Azia: Jade, Faerie Wing, Fire Drake Scales

Expert Rune Beza: Jade, Giant Snake Rattle, Ring Mail - Any Size (Skirt or Belt, Sleeves, Braclet, Gloves, Pants, or Boots)

Master Rune Azia: Pearl, Griffon Feather, Undead Froglok Tongue

Master Rune Beza: Pearl, Giant Fire Beetle Eye, Any Fine Steel Slashing Weapon

Magi Rune Azia: Topaz, Shark Skin, Brownie Parts

Magi Rune Beza: Topaz, Giant Toes (Hill, Fire or Frost), Any Fine Steel Piercing or Bludgeoning Weapon