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(The following text has been derived from the Thaumaturge class quests available in ARR)
History
Within the hallowed halls of the Arrzaneth Ossuary, the art of thaumaturgy is taught - primeval magicks with which to bring about an enemy’s ruin.
The nation of Ul’dah inherited its traditions from ancient Belah’dia, a city founded by the descendants of the first mages.The secrets of these illustrious sorcerers were ultimately entrusted to the priests of the Order of Nald’thal, who have since passed them down from generation to generation ever since.
Within the Arrzaneth Ossuary, home of the Thaumaturge’s Guild and sanctuary to Thal -  the divine arbiter of the afterlife, rests the countless tomes and teachings passed down to the guild. There are five guild-masters, all of which hail from the same house. Though each wields supreme authority, it is the eldest, Master Cocobuki,  who provides a singular voice for the guild when one is required. His siblings include Master Cocobygo, Master Cocobani, Master Cocobezi, and Master Cocoboha.
Focused and refined over centuries of use in the Order’s funeral rites, the arcane magicks of their ancestors eventually emerged as the art we now know as thaumaturgy. A freezing blizzard to halt corruption; a raging fire to cleanse the corpse; a bolt of lightning to expel the sins of mortal life... The dweomers employed in the preparation of the dead are equally efficacious when applied to the living.
It is said that to wield thaumaturgy is to unleash devastation at the highest magnitude. The lethal force of the arcane spells far exceeds the destructive capability of any other form of arcane manipulation. Using the three elements which comprise thaumaturgy, the thaumaturge is able to call upon an expansive arsenal of offensive incantations to incapacitate and obliterate all manner of adversaries. It is through aether - the very stuff of life - that thaumaturges are able to weave such arcane magicks
Thaumaturgy: The Yawning Abyss
A tome penned by the renowned thaumaturge, Zozomaya.
Chapter I: The Threat of Intimacy
Passage: “The Threat of Intimacy. Ah, how magnificent the potent power we wield. Roaring flames, piercing ice, and shocking bolts are matched not by fist or sword or spear. But the burly warrior waxes fearsome with every closing step. Fists shatter bone; blades slide through flesh; spears puncture soft bellies. Know you this threat, and stand you apart from such men.â€
Chapter II: The Threat of Paucity
Passage: “The Threat of Paucity. Ah, how magnificent the ruthless power we wield. Flame devours, ice entombs, and lightning courses through the stricken bodies of our foes. But, oh, such desperation when the wellspring runs dry. Flame sputters out, ice melts into slush, and lightning sparks no longer. Know you this threat, and mind you the limits of your mortal vessel.â€
Chapter III: The Threat of Superiority
Passage: “The Threat of Superiority. Ah, how magnificent the intimidating power we wield. Flames sear the air, ice frosts the ground, and lightning flashes with blinding incandescence. But not all are cowed by our elemental fury. Ignite not your flames, summon not your ice, and strike not with your lightning. Know you this threat, and stay your hand against such foes.â€
Chapter IV: (Currently Unknown)
Relics
Mormo’s Urn - A cursed relic stolen by the Alacran thieves owned by Mormo, a voidsent succubus. Mormo claims to have been sealed within the urn by other voidsent for helping a mortal, though it is highly suspected she is lying...The urn is broken by Cocobusi after Mormo attempts to persuade him to release her.
Key Figures
Cocobuki
“Hm hm hm... So you wish to peer into the abyss of thaumaturgy?
“I am the Piercing Eye, the Duke of Destruction, the Archmage of Annihilation... though most of my colleagues simply call me "Cocobuki." Of the five thaumaturge brothers that claim the title of "Guildmaster," I am the eldest. I offer guidance to those wishing to explore the stygian chasm of our discipline, and instruct aspirants in the art of arcane devastation. It is also my role to encourage the accumulation of thaumaturgical wisdom through both theoretical and practical application.â€
“Thaumaturgy is a form of arcane manipulation that allows the practitioner to unleash his will as deadly manifestations of primal power. The origin of our art can be found in the cumbersome magicks of our ancestors - subsequently focused and refined through their use in the funeral rites of the Order of Nald'thal. Though once used exclusively for the preparation of the dead, these incantations of destruction soon found new purpose on the battlefield. Hm hm hm... "Death," of course, is still very much the central focus of the discipline.â€
Priestess Mamane
“The Arrzaneth Ossuary is a sacred structure where mortals nay seek the favor of Thal, arbiter of the afterlife... for death, we must all abide by Thal's final evaluation of our existence. Those deemed to have led lives of richer virtue are rewarded... with greater comfort for their eternal souls. I urge you to consider making a donation and embracing your virtue, thus ensuring a golden paradise for your time in the realm beyond...â€
Priest Yayaroku
Prelate Erasmus
“The Thaumaturges' Guild is run by five siblings. The eldest is Cocobuki, who is recognized as guildmaster. After him is Cocobygo, Cocobanu, Cocobezi, and the youngest, Cocoboha. Hmmm... There was a sixth sibling, though, as I recall. The youngest, who did not take the vows of the Order. But the, I am wrong from time to time.â€
(The following text has been derived from the Thaumaturge class quests available in ARR)
History
Within the hallowed halls of the Arrzaneth Ossuary, the art of thaumaturgy is taught - primeval magicks with which to bring about an enemy’s ruin.
The nation of Ul’dah inherited its traditions from ancient Belah’dia, a city founded by the descendants of the first mages.The secrets of these illustrious sorcerers were ultimately entrusted to the priests of the Order of Nald’thal, who have since passed them down from generation to generation ever since.
Within the Arrzaneth Ossuary, home of the Thaumaturge’s Guild and sanctuary to Thal -  the divine arbiter of the afterlife, rests the countless tomes and teachings passed down to the guild. There are five guild-masters, all of which hail from the same house. Though each wields supreme authority, it is the eldest, Master Cocobuki,  who provides a singular voice for the guild when one is required. His siblings include Master Cocobygo, Master Cocobani, Master Cocobezi, and Master Cocoboha.
Focused and refined over centuries of use in the Order’s funeral rites, the arcane magicks of their ancestors eventually emerged as the art we now know as thaumaturgy. A freezing blizzard to halt corruption; a raging fire to cleanse the corpse; a bolt of lightning to expel the sins of mortal life... The dweomers employed in the preparation of the dead are equally efficacious when applied to the living.
It is said that to wield thaumaturgy is to unleash devastation at the highest magnitude. The lethal force of the arcane spells far exceeds the destructive capability of any other form of arcane manipulation. Using the three elements which comprise thaumaturgy, the thaumaturge is able to call upon an expansive arsenal of offensive incantations to incapacitate and obliterate all manner of adversaries. It is through aether - the very stuff of life - that thaumaturges are able to weave such arcane magicks
Thaumaturgy: The Yawning Abyss
A tome penned by the renowned thaumaturge, Zozomaya.
Chapter I: The Threat of Intimacy
Passage: “The Threat of Intimacy. Ah, how magnificent the potent power we wield. Roaring flames, piercing ice, and shocking bolts are matched not by fist or sword or spear. But the burly warrior waxes fearsome with every closing step. Fists shatter bone; blades slide through flesh; spears puncture soft bellies. Know you this threat, and stand you apart from such men.â€
Chapter II: The Threat of Paucity
Passage: “The Threat of Paucity. Ah, how magnificent the ruthless power we wield. Flame devours, ice entombs, and lightning courses through the stricken bodies of our foes. But, oh, such desperation when the wellspring runs dry. Flame sputters out, ice melts into slush, and lightning sparks no longer. Know you this threat, and mind you the limits of your mortal vessel.â€
Chapter III: The Threat of Superiority
Passage: “The Threat of Superiority. Ah, how magnificent the intimidating power we wield. Flames sear the air, ice frosts the ground, and lightning flashes with blinding incandescence. But not all are cowed by our elemental fury. Ignite not your flames, summon not your ice, and strike not with your lightning. Know you this threat, and stay your hand against such foes.â€
Chapter IV: (Currently Unknown)
Relics
Mormo’s Urn - A cursed relic stolen by the Alacran thieves owned by Mormo, a voidsent succubus. Mormo claims to have been sealed within the urn by other voidsent for helping a mortal, though it is highly suspected she is lying...The urn is broken by Cocobusi after Mormo attempts to persuade him to release her.
Key Figures
Cocobuki
“Hm hm hm... So you wish to peer into the abyss of thaumaturgy?
“I am the Piercing Eye, the Duke of Destruction, the Archmage of Annihilation... though most of my colleagues simply call me "Cocobuki." Of the five thaumaturge brothers that claim the title of "Guildmaster," I am the eldest. I offer guidance to those wishing to explore the stygian chasm of our discipline, and instruct aspirants in the art of arcane devastation. It is also my role to encourage the accumulation of thaumaturgical wisdom through both theoretical and practical application.â€
“Thaumaturgy is a form of arcane manipulation that allows the practitioner to unleash his will as deadly manifestations of primal power. The origin of our art can be found in the cumbersome magicks of our ancestors - subsequently focused and refined through their use in the funeral rites of the Order of Nald'thal. Though once used exclusively for the preparation of the dead, these incantations of destruction soon found new purpose on the battlefield. Hm hm hm... "Death," of course, is still very much the central focus of the discipline.â€
Priestess Mamane
“The Arrzaneth Ossuary is a sacred structure where mortals nay seek the favor of Thal, arbiter of the afterlife... for death, we must all abide by Thal's final evaluation of our existence. Those deemed to have led lives of richer virtue are rewarded... with greater comfort for their eternal souls. I urge you to consider making a donation and embracing your virtue, thus ensuring a golden paradise for your time in the realm beyond...â€
Priest Yayaroku
Prelate Erasmus
“The Thaumaturges' Guild is run by five siblings. The eldest is Cocobuki, who is recognized as guildmaster. After him is Cocobygo, Cocobanu, Cocobezi, and the youngest, Cocoboha. Hmmm... There was a sixth sibling, though, as I recall. The youngest, who did not take the vows of the Order. But the, I am wrong from time to time.â€
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