The part of the rune system that dominates the system's functions is called the "core node".
In the rune world, this node is also called the 'dominate rune'.
The dominant runes usually have no more than nine bytes, but they can support the core functions of the entire component, and glue the wizard's ideas from a few pieces of rare metals and gems, a few irrelevant spells, and a few drops of ink to become a finished product with complete functions.
The most typical representative is the "Suiyang Talisman" (also known as the "Huanglong Talisman" or "Tathagata Talisman") in the Alchemy Battle Doll Yellow Turban Lisman. This dominant rune contains three "Huanglong Talisman" (representing the Three Stars) and one "Bird" (representing the Destiny of Heaven). According to the interpretation of classical talisman theory, when the "Destiny Bird" in the rune is called, it will summon the Yellow Turban Lisman to help you achieve your goal; and the "Huanglong" refers to the three heavenly lights of the sun, moon and star. The ancients said, "Simulate the gods in Houtu, and the lights of the Three Stars" and drive the yellow dragon to drive the power of the gods. By calling the energy of the Three Stars and the Destiny of Heaven, the wizard can obtain the blessing of high power in the world, so as to use the Suiyang Talisman to obtain the power of the resilience, and finally the Yellow Turban Lisman was born.
Now, Zheng Qing has carefully identified this scroll for a long time, but he can't find a rune that can be called the "core". The runes connected together make people feel that they just happen to be there, but they don't know why they are there.
But in the end, he focused on the runes that he originally thought were a little abrupt.
"Maybe it's the Six Qi Talisman?"
The young assistant teacher's fingertips were surfing the star circles on the edge of the silk paper for a long time, and he spoke in uncertainty: "This should be the Jueyin Talisman, this is the Shaoyin Talisman, this is the Taiyin Talisman... Then here are the Yangming Talisman, the Shaoyang Talisman, and the Sun Talisman. Although they have changed to a certain extent in the system, their essence has not changed, and they still have six Qi eyes left... and other runes around are connected to these six talismans, including the three reinforcement Talisman. According to general rules, this six Qi Talisman should be the 'dominate rune' in this rune system, but..."
"Just?" Professor Qian narrowed his eyes, as if he noticed the boy's hesitation.
Zheng Qing licked his slightly dry lips, and his voice became a little lower: "It's just that I remember the book said that the Six Qi Talisman is to sort out the 'human'... or to sort out the six vital energy in the body of "life", so in theory, it will only appear in magic rituals related to living things... But those strengthening talismans are very clear, and the runes used to strengthen magic tools cannot be used on humans... No one can withstand the consequences of the 'enhancing talisman'. Ogres cannot do it, nor can giants. The enhanced magic will make them rigid from the inside out and turn into stones!"
"It's OK, it's OK."
Qian Jiuzhou clapped his hands very carefully, interrupted the young assistant's analysis, nodded with satisfaction, and then took out a roll of nearly transparent fish paper and a metallic quill from under the table and placed it on the spread scroll:
"This is a roll of fish scrub paper tanned with separating potions... and this quill, made of pure Valyrian steel, has very good magicality. Your task is to copy and etch it on the fish scrub board, refer to the runes on the scroll, and use this quill paper to copy and etch it on the fish scrub paper."
He first pointed to the mitral metal plate that was originally placed on the table, then pointed to the scroll and quill that were spread on the table, and finally pointed to the nearly transparent roll of fish crust paper.
Zheng Qing only heard the word "etching" in his ears.
Not long ago, he had just learned about concepts related to it in a class of paranormal learning.
The so-called etching is divided into "wet etching" and "dry etching". The former uses specially-modified etching liquid to apply on the plate making, and the carving process is completed through potion corrosion; while the latter uses a special talisman pen without ink (usually using gems as the tip) to guide the magic power into the metal base plate, and carve the runes over and over again until a real rune formed on the fish skin is formed.
From the perspective of effect, there is no difference between the two.
The only difference is that the wet etching process cannot complete fine operations, and the characteristic etching liquid can easily invade the surrounding area during the wetting process, causing base plate pollution; while the dry etching method does not have these shortcomings, it requires the talisman makers to have high requirements. In addition to mastering the runes proficiency, the talisman makers also need to have profound and unique insights into the runes.
"Have you engraved fish skin talisman paper with a talisman board?"
Before the young assistant teacher answered, Qian Jiuzhou reached out and grabbed the boy's wrist and placed it on the mitral metal plate, emphasizing his tone: "Fish skin is not suitable for talisman paper, but it has a great advantage - fish skin talisman paper can melt the runes on them without loss on the surface of metal or gems... You know, how difficult it is to etch runes directly on the surface of metal or gems!
But accordingly, it is not easy to carve runes that meet the requirements on the fish skin talisman paper.
Feel that the rune handwriting on this talisman board is not smooth and continuous, but is twisted into extremely thin metal wires... When you put the fish peel paper on the talisman board and start etching, the tile steel quill will not completely carve the fish peel paper, but will form a series of fine holes on the surface of the fish peel paper through the fine textures on the talisman board.
In this process, the patterns on the talisman board will naturally guide the direction of the pen tip... You see that the continuous strokes are actually not continuous, which ensures that the closed runes will not fall off the fish paper due to etching... The magic follows your wrists, quill pens, and pen tips, and penetrates into the mitral talisman board from the fine holes on the fish paper, forming a complete magic circuit, and finally leaving these runes completely on the fish paper."
Zheng Qing kept nodding, as if pecking at the rice chicken.
"...This is roughly the case. Your next week's task is to etch the runes on the scroll on the fish scutellar paper. After completion, the fish scutellar paper and the scroll need to be returned to Zhang Yu, the leader of the assistant scholastic team."
Speaking of this, Professor Qian paused, looked up at the young wizard in front of him, and asked back: "What do you think is the most important quality of a talisman maker?"
Zheng Qing thought carefully for a few seconds.
"Concentrate?" He was a little unsure.
The professor shook his head: "It is to find 'balance' - how to balance different runes on the same base plate, make the functional areas that need to be highlighted more prominent, and reduce or even erase unnecessary functions as much as possible - in this process, the talisman maker needs to be extra careful to deal with the strokes between the runes structures, which stroke should be heavier, and which stroke should be lighter, and you need to pay special attention to it... The same is true for life. When studying and working, you should find the right balance point to become a truly excellent talisman maker."