The Talisman of Charlemagne is a legendary artifact that is said to have been possessed by the famous medieval emperor, Charlemagne. According to the legends, this talisman was entrusted to Charlemagne by an angel who appeared to him in a dream. The talisman is believed to have had magical properties and provided protection and guidance to its owner. There are different versions of the talisman's description, but most accounts mention that it was made of solid gold and adorned with precious gems. It was said to be a small pendant or amulet that Charlemagne wore around his neck at all times. The talisman was supposedly inscribed with sacred symbols and words of power, which were believed to grant Charlemagne supernatural abilities and blessings.
\$\begingroup\$ My guess is that the vote came from your having 6 questions within a single question post. \$\endgroup\$
In addition to the points Maurycy makes, having a bunch of questions lumped together freezes out users who might be able to provide a great answer to one or two of them, but not all. You can t deal damage, but if you walked up to a wall of red-hot iron that appeared from thin air and the air around it felt hot, would you be dumb enough to touch it.
The talisman was supposedly inscribed with sacred symbols and words of power, which were believed to grant Charlemagne supernatural abilities and blessings. The powers attributed to the Talisman of Charlemagne vary in different accounts. Some legends claim that it provided invincibility in battle, while others say it granted the ability to understand all languages or to communicate with animals.
How does magic interact with mirrors? [closed]
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Closed 7 years ago .- Are rays reflected?
- Are beholder rays reflected (might not be the same, who knows)?
- Are gaze attacks reflected?
- Is the antimagic gaze reflected?
- Are illusion reflected?
- Can you cast a spell which requires line of sight through a Mirror?
- (telekinesis' slam attack, magic missile, illusions, cloudkill, summon monster)
- (ex. there's an invisible foe around a corner and a Mirror in the said corner: would true sight reveal it through the mirror?)
\$\begingroup\$ seriously? vote to close? i don't know how i could be any more on topic, precise and clean-cut-answer. \$\endgroup\$
Feb 17, 2016 at 16:04\$\begingroup\$ My guess is that the vote came from your having 6 questions within a single question post. \$\endgroup\$
Feb 17, 2016 at 16:08\$\begingroup\$ You don't need six questions: I would group them into four questions. The beholder, rays, and antimagic elements in one question. The gaze reflection in another. (though I think you can find in the rules of an addition how gazes work with mirrors . ). Line of Sight is another question. True Seeing and Illusion in the same question. \$\endgroup\$
Feb 17, 2016 at 16:17\$\begingroup\$ @Mouhgouda The problem is probably the fac that in general broad questions require broader (ie. less precise) answers and, at the same time, they are harder to effectively search and the core assumption of all SE sites is that they can serve not only the asker but everyone who has similar problem. Your first four bullet-points could be squashed into something like "Which spells can bounce via a mirror?" and that, in my eyes, would be enough to not have this marked as too broad. \$\endgroup\$
Feb 17, 2016 at 17:07\$\begingroup\$ My VtC was for exactly the reasons @Maurycy mentions above, and I think the breakdown KorvinStarmast provides above would be excellent. (And please don't take a VtC personally--we're all here spending our time trying to make the site work well, and sometimes workshopping a question is part of that.) In addition to the points Maurycy makes, having a bunch of questions lumped together freezes out users who might be able to provide a great answer to one or two of them, but not all. Future users are deprived of those answers. Posts are cheap--go ahead and create two or three questions =) \$\endgroup\$
Feb 17, 2016 at 21:48It is also said to have aided in decision-making, ensuring that Charlemagne always made the right choices as a ruler. Throughout his reign, Charlemagne was highly successful as a military leader and ruler, leading many to believe that the talisman played a significant role in his accomplishments. The talisman became a symbol of Charlemagne's power and legitimacy as an emperor, and it was passed down through generations within the family. The whereabouts of the actual Talisman of Charlemagne remain a mystery. Some believe that it was lost or stolen over the centuries, while others claim that it was deliberately hidden away to protect its incredible powers. Regardless of its physical existence, the legend of the talisman continues to captivate the imagination of many, serving as a reminder of Charlemagne's remarkable achievements and the magical aura that surrounded him..
Reviews for "Exploring the Talisman of Charlemagne: An Archaeological Perspective"
1. Sarah - 2 stars - I was really excited to read "Talisman of Charlemane" after all the hype, but I was left disappointed. The story felt disjointed and the plot was all over the place. There were too many characters introduced without proper development, making it difficult to connect with any of them. Overall, I found it to be a confusing and underwhelming read.
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3. Emily - 2 stars - I struggled to get through "Talisman of Charlemane". The characters were underdeveloped and lacked depth, making it hard for me to care about their journey. The world-building was also confusing and left many unanswered questions. The constant switching of perspectives and timelines further muddled the story. Overall, this book didn't captivate me and I wouldn't recommend it.
4. Jason - 1 star - "Talisman of Charlemane" was a complete letdown. The writing was dry and lacked any sort of emotional impact. The dialogue felt forced and unnatural. The pacing was incredibly slow, and it felt like nothing was happening for the majority of the book. I found myself skimming through pages in hopes of finding something interesting, but unfortunately, it never came. I wouldn't recommend wasting your time with this one.
5. Laura - 2.5 stars - I had high hopes for "Talisman of Charlemane" but was ultimately disappointed. The story started off promising, but it quickly became repetitive and predictable. The characters didn't undergo any meaningful development, and their actions often felt inconsistent. The writing style was also off-putting, using overly flowery language that didn't add anything to the story. Overall, I found this book to be a letdown and wouldn't recommend it to others.
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