 The Sphere of Earth is one of the twelve Spheres of magic recognized by the College Esoterica, and by some regarded to be one of the most powerful. Its mages traditionally dress in robes of orange (often with an earthy hue, as would be befitting), and its identifying rune is "The Mountain". The planet of Behemoth is special to those Earth Mages who concern themselves with celestial movements. Spells of the Sphere of Earth deal with the "elements" of stone and metal, and often involve the shaping or locating of such, as well as powers regarding plant life and "nature" in general. This diversity of spell focii is such that many Earth Mages specialize in some subset ... becoming druid-like "forest mages", or the rare (but often wealthy) "alchemist" focusing on the metal elements. Spells of the Sphere of Earth are regarded as being strong and long-lasting, with effects that are resistant to dispelling, and also require a great deal of fortitude in the wizards who dare employ such magicks. According to Rephidim scholarship, the Sphere of Earth is most closely associated with the logical, steadfast Sphere of Mind (Mind, Sphere of), and diametrically opposed to the Sphere of Air (Air, Sphere of).
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