Only characters with a spirit can learn this skill. A Spirit Talisman is a specially constructed item which stores an Inherent Magic Spell. Once you have created a Spirit Talisman, you can use it to store any one Inherent Magic Spell that your character can cast, but only certain spells may be stored as some spells, particularly offensive spells are unable to be contained and delayed in such a manner. A full list of spells can be found in the appendix. Using a Spirit Talisman requires the skill INHERENT ITEM ACTIVATION and the activation phrase. The spell then only affects the person who activated the item. Once used the spell stored in the Talisman is released and the item crumbles to dust. A Spirit Talisman is made from some kind of precious item as chosen by the caster. This must be created by the person wishing to make the Talisman themselves and the character requires at least one level of the TRADE – GEMSMITHING skill. A Talisman to store a minor spell will cost G50.00 to make. A Talisman to store a moderate spell will cost G100.00 to make and a Talisman to store a major spell will cost G150.00 to make. Creating the Talisman takes an hour long Ceremony and can only be performed on the last day of a calendar month. During the ceremony, you assign the Talisman a special phrase or word, called the Activation Phrase, which is the phrase you must use when you later wish to cast the Spell that is stored in it., You must also cast the spell into the Talisman. Once the ceremony is completed, the Spirit Talisman is ready to have an Inherent Magic Spell cast into it. Talismans also tie up a certain amount of Inherent power that cannot be used until the Talisman is used and then once you have rested and regained you power. The amount of Inherent power that Talismans tie up is 1 point for a minor spell, 2 points for a moderate spell and 3 points of power for a major spell. A character may perform a second hour long ritual to release the power stored in any Talismans created by themselves. This is especially useful if a Talisman is stolen or lost.