Written by Phandal of Tehn, 673 pages
Explores the relationship of ancient hieroglyphics, runes and symbols to magical font, and explains why this is even necessary, and gives some compelling reasons for the stipulation that spells be written in this form. Also goes into some depth over the various origins and forms of many types of magical symbols that have a language system related to them - hieroglyphics, runes, sigils and draconic, to name the most prominent. It was the dissertation for Phandal’s fourth doctorate.