Just a general question about the history of the Glyphs (Photo Icons) used for each spell type...I imagine a spell caster would recognize these glyphs and that they are kind of a universal language? Asking from a story perspective. In other words, if the Necromancy Glyph were spotted in a circle where a few skeletons were laying down, would this give a spell caster an idea that the circle was used to Create Undead? Thanks!
That's the beauty of DnD. The world isn't fully developed so you can make just about anything you want to be available possible. Since no where in any of the books (at least what I've read in them) says anything specific about magic, so players can do their own thing when it comes to what words they speak, what components the spell requires (unless the spell says otherwise), and what gestures they make when they cast the spell. Glyphs you make as any spell caster can identify what school it's used in, but not necessarily what the circle is used for unless they have done the spell before or has done research in the school of magic and have seen it. Since in most settings, necromancy is generally viewed as evil, most spell casters don't know or learn necromancy spells. So a wizard that trained in the school of abjuration might not know what a spell circle for create undead looks like. Sorcerers and warlocks may also not know since they don't usually study magic and either have an innate ability to use magic or gained their power from a stronger being. In the end it's the DM's world and you should ask them (if you aren't the DM) how glyphs and the like work. I hope this helped.
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Just a general question about the history of the Glyphs (Photo Icons) used for each spell type...I imagine a spell caster would recognize these glyphs and that they are kind of a universal language? Asking from a story perspective. In other words, if the Necromancy Glyph were spotted in a circle where a few skeletons were laying down, would this give a spell caster an idea that the circle was used to Create Undead? Thanks!
That's the beauty of DnD. The world isn't fully developed so you can make just about anything you want to be available possible. Since no where in any of the books (at least what I've read in them) says anything specific about magic, so players can do their own thing when it comes to what words they speak, what components the spell requires (unless the spell says otherwise), and what gestures they make when they cast the spell. Glyphs you make as any spell caster can identify what school it's used in, but not necessarily what the circle is used for unless they have done the spell before or has done research in the school of magic and have seen it. Since in most settings, necromancy is generally viewed as evil, most spell casters don't know or learn necromancy spells. So a wizard that trained in the school of abjuration might not know what a spell circle for create undead looks like. Sorcerers and warlocks may also not know since they don't usually study magic and either have an innate ability to use magic or gained their power from a stronger being. In the end it's the DM's world and you should ask them (if you aren't the DM) how glyphs and the like work. I hope this helped.
Remember this is a game and it's suppose to be fun for everybody. Let's all have fun and kill monsters.
As above, plus this is a great opportunity to call for an Arcana check.