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The strength of a Line of Warding is determined by its evenness and its curvature. The steeper the curve, the stronger the line. This is a moot point in circles as their curvature is equal around its entirety. In ellipses however the strength is variable; peaking at its bindpoints and reaching its lowest point on the sides.{{file ref|Rithmatist - Line Strengths.jpg|Line Strengthsname=linestrengths}}

A Line of Forbiddance is a defensive line that projects an impenetrable plane perpendicular to the surface it is drawn on. Not even the Rithmatist who drew it is able to cross it.{{ref|name=linesofforbiddance}} The strength of a Line of Forbiddance is determined by its straightness; the straighter the line is, the stronger it is. The line's thickness determines the height of the invisible plane it produces above it.{{file ref|Rithmatist - Line Strengths.jpg|Line Strengthsname=linestrengths}} A well-drawn Line of Forbiddance can stop bullets and, in some cases, cannonballs.{{book ref|Rithmatist|15}}

Since Lines of Forbiddance are resistant to being moved by Lines of Vigor, they are useful in anchoring Lines of Warding against being moved. Often a Rithmatist will use a Line of Forbiddance to connect two of a circle's bindpoints.{{file ref|Rithmatist - Anchoring.jpg|Anchoring Circles of Wardingname=anchoring}}

The material that a Line of Forbiddance is drawn on can affect its stability (e.g., more durable surfaces form stronger lines).{{file ref|Rithmatist - Line Strengths.jpg|Line Strengthsname=linestrengths}}

Lines of Vigor are one of the main offensive Rithmatic lines. It is drawn in the shape of a [[Wikipedia:sine wave|sine wave]], from the outside in. As long as it completes two intervals it will shoot out until it reaches an obstacle. Most chalklings are easily destroyed by Lines of Vigor. If it reaches a Line of Warding it will create a pockmark, if enough hit the same point then the line could be breached.{{ref|name=linesofvigorpartone}} Lines of Vigor reflect off of Lines of Forbiddance.{{file ref|Bouncing Lines.jpg|Bouncing Lines of Vigorname=bouncingvigor}} The strength of a Line of Vigor is based on how large the curve of their wave is. A tighter curve, that puts the same amount of lines in a smaller area is harder to draw, but stronger, than one that has a longer wave.{{file ref|Rithmatist - Line Strengths.jpg|Line Strengthsname=linestrengths}}

Lines of Making are used to create [[chalkling]]s.{{book ref|Rithmatist|23}} The strength of a Line of Making is determined by the "complexity and aesthetic beauty" of the chalkling it creates.{{file ref|Rithmatist - Line Strengths.jpg|Line Strengthsname=linestrengths}}