{"id":"mage/trait/instrument/symbols","type":"trait","system":"instrument","line":"mage","name":"Symbols","sources":[{"source":"M20","page":599}],"entries":["Technically, every instrument on this list is a symbol. As an instrument in its own right, however, a symbol takes a powerful image or omen – a flag, a glyph, a raven, etc. – and then directs a practice and Effect through that vehicle. The mage who unleashes a Mind Effect by unfurling a flag (or burning it) employs a symbol as a tool of his practice. Folks who wear significant symbols – like Captain America or Batman – evoke the power of that sign, adopting its mystique as their own. Mages do this sort of thing all the time; after all, doesn’t a wizard look more impressive in his brocade robes and rune-carved staff than he would if he were simply wearing jeans?"],"category":"Instrument","_links":{"self":"/api/v1/records/mage/trait/instrument/symbols","html":"/records/mage/trait/instrument/symbols","parent":null,"children":"/api/v1/records/mage/trait/instrument/symbols/children","sources":[{"abbr":"M20","page":599,"folio":599,"title":"Mage: The Ascension 20th Anniversary Edition"}]},"_db":{"title":"Symbols","props":[["Type","Instrument"]],"parent_id":null,"level":null,"category":"Instrument","summary":"Technically, every instrument on this list is a symbol. As an instrument in its own right, however, a symbol takes a powerful image or omen – a flag, a glyph, a raven, etc. – and then directs a practice and Effect","tags":[],"children":[]}}