Inscription

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	Inscription (Profession)
	Ingredients • Proficiencies • Quests • Recipes • Trainers

Were you looking for the type of armor augments known as Inscriptions or the class lore from the RPG Inscriber?

Inscription is a profession which will be introduced in the upcoming Wrath of the Lich King expansion. Inscription will allow players to augment the cooldown, damage, or mechanics (stun, knockback, DoT, HoT, etc.) of a spell. It will have two aspects: augmentation of abilities and spells with the creation of a new type of item ("scrolls", for example, from ink, parchment, and other reagents).^[1] Every player will get a new spell book page to which they can add six glyphs — currently, three major and three minor.

A sub-skill called Milling^[2] will accompany Inscription that will produce reagents (pigments) from herbs similar to how the Prospecting sub-skill of Jewelcrafting works.

Inscribing abilities for other characters will involve the creation of Inscription-based scrolls which can be traded, bought, or sold at the auction house in the same manner as other items.^[3]

Scribes^[4][5] will also be able to create Vellum for enchanters to put their enchants on, this will enable enchanting scrolls to be traded, and sold on the auction house.

Those who don't purchase any expansion will be able to use items created by a scribe, though only those who buy the expansion will be able to get the profession and only those who buy the expansion will be able to level it beyond 375.^[6]

Contents 1 Official examples 2 Gathering Profession 3 Notes 4 Trainers 5 Vendors 6 References 7 External links

Official examples

• Scribes will create Glyphs that allow players to modify their spells and abilities.
  • Backstab could be enhanced to do more damage to stunned and incapacitated targets.^[7]
  • Shadow Bolt could be enhanced to cost less mana.^[8]
  • Frostbolt could be enhanced to do more damage, but remove the slowing effect.^[9]
  • Swiftmend could be enhanced to not consume a Rejuvenation or Regrowth effect from the target.^[10]
• Major glyphs will be effective in combat — adding damage over time or stun to a physical attack, for example — while minor glyphs will give convenient or cosmetic improvements, removing the need for some spell reagents.^[11]

Other Beta Examples:

• Glyph of the Penguin (Mage) (Minor Glyph) - Your Polymorph: Sheep spell polymorphs the target into a penguin instead.^[12]
• Glyph of Wild Endurance (Druid) (Minor Glyph) - Empowers a Minor Glyph to increase the duration of your Mark of the Wild and Gift of the Wild spells by 30 min.^[13]
• Glyph of Natural Force (Druid) (Greater Glyph) - Empowers a Greater Glyph to avoid interruption caused by damage while casting your Wrath spells by 50%.^[14]

Gathering Profession

As of the beta, Herbalism is the primary gathering profession for Inscription.^[15]

Notes

• Glyphs can be sold at the Auction House.^[16]
• In the current beta and in the current PTR patch, inscription supplies can be purchased in any capital city.
• Glyphs must be installed next to a Lexicon of Power. This is typically located near an Inscription Trainer.

Trainers

Inscription will be trainable at low levels like other Professions.

Azeroth

• Should be a trainer up to Artisan in each racial capital city.

Northrend

•  Professor Palin <Grand Master Inscription Trainer> in Dalaran above Crystalsong Forest
• A Tink Brightbolt <Grand Master Inscription Trainer> in Valiance Keep, Borean Tundra.
• A Mindri Dinkles <Grand Master Inscription Trainer> in Valgarde, Howling Fjord
• H Adelene Sunlance <Grand Master Inscription Trainer> in Warsong Hold, Borean Tundra
• H Booker Kells <Grand Master Inscription Trainer> in Vengeance Landing, Howling Fjord

Outland

• A Michael Schwan <Master Inscription Trainer> in Honor Hold, Hellfire Peninsula
• H Neferatti <Master Inscription Trainer> in Thrallmar, Hellfire Peninsula

Vendors

Azeroth

• Should be a supplier in each racial capital city.

Northrend

•  Larana Drome <Inscription Supplies> in Dalaran above Crystalsong Forest
•  Librarian Ingram <Inscription Supplies> in Amber Ledge, Borean Tundra near the top of the tower

Outland

• A Jezebel Bican <Inscription Supplies> in Honor Hold, Hellfire Peninsula
• H Kul Inkspiller <Inscription Supplies> in Thrallmar, Hellfire Peninsula

References

1. ^ http://www.1up.com/do/previewPage?pager.offset=2&cId=3163178
2. ^ http://wotlk.wowhead.com/?spell=51005
3. ^ http://pc.ign.com/articles/810/810723p2.html
4. ^ http://wotlk.wowhead.com/?achievement=1422
5. ^ http://wotlk.wowhead.com/?item=39489
6. ^

   0. Content Patch Before Wrath of the Lich King 08/25/2008 05:03:00 PM PDT by Eyonix

   With the release of Wrath of the Lich King approaching, we wanted to provide you with some important information. In preparation for the expansion, we will be issuing a new content patch in the coming weeks. Much like the patch made available shortly before The Burning Crusade's release, this content patch is designed to bridge current game content with that of the expansion and will contain some exciting changes and additions. We have outlined some of the larger features scheduled to release with the patch below: New class spells and talents Stormwind Harbor Barbershops in capital cities Zeppelin towers outside of Orgrimmar and Tirisfal Glades Two brand-new Arenas featuring challenging new layouts, terrain hazards, and moving obstacles Guild calendar Hunter pet skill revamp New profession: Inscription As mentioned above, this is not a comprehensive list, just some of the major highlights. We’ll post the full patch notes as soon as they’re available. Regarding Inscription, please note that all Burning Crusade players will be able to select Inscription as one of their two professions and level up to a skill level of 375 with it. Upon the release of Wrath of the Lich King, players who purchase and install the expansion will be able to continue leveling in Inscription and the other professions beyond 375.

7. ^ [Glyph of Backstab]
8. ^ [Glyph of Shadow Bolt]
9. ^ [Glyph of Frostbolt]
10. ^ [Glyph of Swiftmend]
11. ^ http://www.eurogamer.net/article.php?article_id=138018&page=1
12. ^ http://wotlk.wowhead.com/?spell=58239
13. ^ http://wotlk.wowhead.com/?spell=53013
14. ^ http://wotlk.wowhead.com/?spell=52084
15. ^ http://www.eurogamer.net/article.php?article_id=138018&page=3
16. ^ http://www.eurogamer.net/article.php?article_id=138018&page=3

External links

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