Trufflez’ Arcanum

This is a fabric-only mod that aims to recreate the atmosphere of classic magic mods. It is inspired by historical alchemy, and will have strong emphasis on visuals and automation.

Currently Pre-Alpha – Incomplete, but contains some of the ever-increasing number of blocks, items, and worldgen features.

This mod requires TerraBlender. Download it here:

Additionally, due to changes since Minecraft 1.18, biome modifications are currently incompatible with other biome mods/datapacks.

Planned Features

• Automatable alchemy for extracting energy from materials
• Wisps, sentient beings that grant the player abilities and control the balance of the world
• Staves with selectable foci – a unique tool and weapon system
• World generation – resources, biomes, tree types, and structures
• Progression based on exploration and crafting (rather than scanning and research)
• A really special book that hints at lore and progression as the player discovers more
• Good looking blocks – loads of wood types, building blocks, furniture, and lighting options
• Really cool effects for staves, alchemy, and wherever else I can make something look good

Inspiration

• Actual alchemy – many features are direct implementations of ancient scientific tools and terminology
• BiomesOP – foliage and custom biome implementation
• Thaumcraft (what magic mod isn’t?)

Currently Implemented

• Six new tree types with entirely custom (but work-in-progress) generation
• Their respective log/wood/stripped variants, leaves, plank variants, stairs, and slabs
• Some worldgen (one custom biome)
• Crafting recipes, furnace recipes, and blast furnace recipes
• Base models and texture work

Common Questions

• When will this be done?

Not sure. I’m a novice modder and life is a thing. Major updates will be on my YouTube channel; in the meantime, progress is available on GitHub.

• Will you support older Minecraft versions?

This mod depends on features from 1.17 and the upcoming 1.19 update, so, no.

• Can you implement X feature?

Maybe! I’m always open to suggestions. There will eventually be a Discord server to make this process easier.

• Did X feature rip off Y mod?

Probably not. Each feature was designed from a blank slate with tons of historical research. For this reason, many concepts and terminology overlap other mods.

• Will this be available on Forge?

No.