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'''Forgery''' is a manifestation of [[Investiture]] on [[Sel]] that is powered by the [[Dor]].{{
Much like [[AonDor]], [[Dakhor]], and the other known magical systems used elsewhere on Sel and detailed in ''[[Elantris]]'', Forgery involves shaping a specific form in order to evoke some sort of extra-normal event. There are many types of Forgery that are explored in ''[[The Emperor's Soul]]'', but all seem to involve the carving of a sort of stamp, the application of ink to the stamp, and then applying a mark onto the desired object or person.
In order to carve a soulstamp, one must have two bases of knowledge. The first base of knowledge is of the forms necessary to program the stamp. The forms imprinted on the stamp act like symbolic functions in a computer program, and it is necessary to put the correct forms in the correct positions to achieve the desired effect. The modifiers and forms required to encode a soul stamp function in a way similar to those of the [[AonDor]], though different shapes are used.{{ref|?|948|5|Selian magic is similar to code}}{{ref|?|987|9|How magic on Sel works}}
The second base of knowledge is that of the altered history. The success rate of a soulstamp relies on the plausibility of a stamp to established history. While a Forger does not need to know everything about a subject to create a stamp for it, the more knowledge they have on the topic the more plausible, and thus successful, their stamp will be.{{ref|b|tes|postscript}} Many simple Forgings require very little knowledge of the object, its history, or pertinent topics. Examples include reforging a table to be cared for rather than neglected,{{ref|b|tes|day|12}} or reforging an awakened object to have a different command phrase.{{
===Materials===
Forgery involves the use of [[Investiture]] present in the [[Dor]] accessed through a medium of a [[soulstamp]]. The seal on the soulstamp acts as the [[focus]] through the specific symbols carved upon it.{{ref|?|977|16|Does Forgery use the Dor?}} Like other [[Sel]]ish magic systems, Forgery uses a series of symbols that represent linguistic concepts applied with a variety of modifiers to encode the [[intent]] of a given action into the focus directly. Though the Selish magics are often considered to use the concept of 'form' as their focus, it is more correct to think of these symbols as being a type of programming language using symbolic representation.{{ref|?|1019|5|Are the Investitures on Sel form-based?}}{{ref|?|948|5|Advanced uses of Forgery are like writing code}} A Forger must detail their intent with the correct pattern and arrangement of symbols and modifiers. The Dor is accessed through a connection to [[MaiPon]], and each Soulstamp carries an impression of MaiPon on the reverse.{{ref|b|tes|day|30}}{{ref|?|949|7|Do Soulstamps act like Aons?}}
Forgery utilizes a relatively small amount of Investiture in comparison to may other systems. As such, Forgers do not seem to be particularly Invested in ways that manifest outwardly, like the highly Invested [[Elantrian]]s or the [[Dahkor]] Monks.{{ref|?|1034|28|Could you soulstamp shardplate to become a robot?}}{{ref|?|1047|12|Rank me the Investment in objects.}} Another side effect of this is that Forgery has difficulty affecting Invested objects, though the unusual nature of Forgery has a number of loopholes available to it that offset that particular issue.{{
The mechanics of Forgery are not specifically clear, but it functions Realmatically in all three realms, more so than many other forms of Investiture. When a Forger stamps an object with a soulstamp, the stamp is initially impressed into the object's physical being. A slight embossing is made in the object, regardless of the material, indicating that the impression is present in more than just the physical body of the object. Likewise, the seal actively resists being removed by force, with a stronger resistance than the physical properties of the object should allow. The ink of the stamp is unable to be easily damaged, and does not fade or run until such time as the seal is broken or dissipates.{{ref|b|tes|day|3}} It is probable that the seal impresses itself into the cognitive and spiritual aspects of an object.
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