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:Darkover_Tradition This tradition grew from the followings of the Darkover Book series, who discovered that some of what was within the books could really be applied to a mental oriented concept of magic. Though not all the rules of the books apply, many do in the process of becoming a Tower Technician. No One is accepted for teaching within the tradition who has a Magical Aptitude of less than 10. As far as is known, there are no means for a Rogue to duplicate the effects of a Darkovian Mage. As part of their initial training the Technician crafts their matrix stone from a natural crystal (Amethyst, Sapphire, Quartz and Diamond are all common). This stone they imbed with part of their own power and essence - They lose permanently one Aptitude point in the process of making their matrix and they are forever linked to it. No one but a technician can use a matrix stone for magic. The Matrix is usually made into a piece of jewelry for the mage. A necklace, choker, ring, armband, headband/circlet or similar such of silver or other conductive material. Creating a replacement Matrix takes many hours of gemcraft and the expenditure of a Magical Aptitude Point Permanent. Required Skills : Gem Craft Mathematics Meditation Read/Write Teacher Suggested Skills : Alertness Esperanto (Language) First Aide Magical History Restrictions & Requirements : Cannot Cast if Matrix Stone is not within 5' of their body Cannot reveal the location of the Teaching Towers to anyone not contacting such for training Cannot be A Mentalist, Draconian, Bloodmage, Mystery Master, entertainer, Voodon, Shaman (any) or Shadow Mage. Cannot be A Token Mage Cannot Use Tools Takes 1d10 permanent loss of HTK if their Matrix is destroyed! Can only have 1 'spell' effect operating for every 5 INT points they possess. Must teach at least 3 students in their lifetime the ways of the Matrix. :Affect_Normal_Fires COST : 3 MODS : D,R This spell enables the mage to cause non-magical fires--from a torch or lantern to as large as a 10' radius ---to reduce in size and brightness to become mere coals or increase in light to become as full daylight and increase the illumination to double the normal radius. This does not affect either fuel consumption or damage caused by the fire. The caster can affect any or all fires in the spell's area. He can alter their intensities with a gesture as long as the spell is in effect. The spell lasts until the caster cancels it, all fuel is burned, or the duration ends. The caster can also extinguish all flames in the area, which expends the spell immediately. The spell does not affect fire elementals or similar creatures. :Astral_Sight COST : 5 MODS : D Allows the caster to see into the Astral plane and beings therein for the duration, in standard LOS range. :Awaken COST : 1 MODS : R,T This spell will wake a character (or characters) to full alertness instantaneously. It can be set to trigger on a specific action such as a word or action. The primary component is a horn (which can be reused). Each being that may be awakened must be named in the spell when cast. It does not work against coma victims. :Ballistic_Attack COST : 5 MODS : R This spell allows the caster to duplicate the effect of gunfire on a target by transferring to a bullet, ball bearing or similar small metal object the velocity and kinetic energy of a fired bullet. The chance to hit the target is 100% minus the Defensive value of the target (Prow etc). The object being launched must be in the caster's hand and weigh 1/4 of a pound or less. The object counts as a Ballistic attack (see Ballistic_Defense* ). It does 2d10 + 1/Rank of the spell. :Ballistic_Defense COST : 5 MODS : D,R,T This spell allows the caster to protect themselves and/or other beings from gunfire by reducing the velocity of the incoming bullets for the duration. Range is used when using Targets only. Ballistic Defense adds +15 absorbtion against incoming gunfire ONLY. (It fails against other attack forms to assist in anyway). Additional ranks after the first add +1 to the absorbtion. This effect cannot be dispelled by others while the Matrix stone that was used to cast it survives. :Bigby's_Groping_Fingers COST : 1 MODS : D,R,T This spell allows the caster "grope" his/her target. This spell is usually used by mischievous apprentices in bars and such... have fun! RANGE is vital to make this spell useful! :Body_Equilibrium COST : 5 MODS : D This allows the caster to adjust the weight of their body to correspond with the surface they are standing on. Thus they can walk on ice, water, quicksand or even a cloud. Because of their lightness the character must be wary of wind gusts which can easily blow them away. This will also act as a feather fall effect if they are falling... :Calm_Animals COST : 3 MODS : D,R This causes animals in a radius out to the range of the spell, to be calmed and placid. This can stop a stampede, prevent an attack or simply prevent easily startled or 'watch' animals from reacting to the presence of the caster and/or others in the area for the duration. This area of calm moves with the caster, and animals outside the area will return to normal reactions. Multiple TARGETS are not used as an option on this spell since it is an area affect. :Cell_Adjustment COST : 10 MODS : N This spell allows the caster to heal another being of damage by touch. It does NOT cure diseases or regenerate lost body parts. It costs, beyond the base, 1 point per point of healing to be done. It will NOT bring the dead back to life, but will work on someone unconscious or near-death (in negative points but not negative 10 or worse). It is ONLY usable at TOUCH range, and only 1 target at a time. :Cell_Disruption COST : 5 MODS : N This spell causes the target being's body cells to burst internally from hypercharged energy, doing damage to them. Beyond the base cost the mage pays 1 point per point of damage they wish to inflict. Target DOES get a standard save. :Change_Self COST : 3 MODS : D This spell enables the wizard to alter the appearance of his/her form--including clothing and equipment--to appear one foot shorter or taller; thin, fat, or in between; humanoid, or any other generally bipedal creature. The caster cannot duplicate a specific individual. The GM may allow a saving throw for disbelief under certain circumstances: for example, if the caster acts in a manner obviously inconsistent with his chosen role. The spell does not alter the perceived tactile (i.e., touch) properties of the caster or his equipment, and the ruse may be discovered in this way. :Combat_Teleport COST : 10 MODS : D This spell makes the caster +10% harder to hit via all HTH, Hand weapon, Missile and gunfire combat attacks as they teleport themselves instantly a few inches to avoid attacks when they occur. It does NOT work against energy weapons, spells without physical form or area affect spells and weapons (like a grenade). While active the caster CANNOT physically be touched by anyone. Combat Teleport cannot be active at the same time as Globe of Invulnerability since it is an aura affect. Additional Ranks add +10%, upto 100% maximum. Combat Teleport IS cumulative with PROW modifiers but not with BLUR*. :Comprehend_Languages COST : 5 MODS : D,R,T When this spell is cast, the wizard is able to understand the spoken words of an otherwise incomprehensible language. It also allows the caster to reply back in said language. :Conceal_Thoughts COST : 5 MODS : D This is a psychic defense, it prevents Telepathy* from altering ones memories and thoughts, or accessing them AND will prevent the usage of effects on the caster because of the opponent has previously gotten a Know_Mind* spell to work on them. It gives a +10% save to Charm effects (by a mentalist or other mage tradition) and also to save against Domination*, Possession*, Quantum_Leap* and the Curse_Of_Senility. :Dancing_Weapon COST : 10 MODS : D Cast on any hand-held weapon it will cause it to move about and fight for the caster/owner within a 50' radius, as if it was wielded by the owner, allowing them to perform other tasks while it fights. Attacks on a Dancing weapon are -30% due to size and speed, and if it is hit the hit will simply end the duration of the spell, not damage the weapon. If its owner is knocked unconscious/dead the weapon ceases to fight as well. Additional ranks add 10' to the radius of movement from caster. :Death_Alarm COST : 15 MODS : N This spell is cast on a single target being. It notifies the caster when that being actually dies and gives them a momentary view of their demise (1 round of events per RANK) and its occurrence. The Death alarm will remain active until the target is dead or the matrix stone used to create it is destroyed. It cannot be otherwise dispelled. :Death_Vision COST : 5 MODS : R This shows to the target being a scene of their own possible death within their mind in an explicit and mentally painful way. It is not necessarily a true vision but it will have definite reactions to them, stunning them for 1d10 rnds if they fail to save and afterwards needing to save again against the spell a second time or gaining an insanity from a traumatic experience. Fear Competent and Mind SHielded persons will be unaffected by the spells effects. :Depression COST : 5 MODS : D,R This inflicts upon the victim the knowledge of ill logic, making them realize that death is inevitable no matter how much they struggle and that everything they do will not really matter in the long term. This depression will reduce all their skills by 20% to succeed while active. TARGETS is not used on this spell. :Detect_Charm COST : 1 MODS : R This spell will reveal whether or not a recipient is under the effect of a charm spell. :Detect_Darkovian COST : 5 MODS : D This spell will notify the caster when another darkovian has come within 30' radius range/rank of the caster. If the detected being is a Known_Mind* then they will instantly know that it is them. This effect does not count against the total number of active spells. :Detect_Emotions COST : 1 MODS : R This allows the caster to know the general emotional state of all the individuals within the radius range area effect. :Detect_Illusions COST : 5 MODS : D Allows the caster to see thru ALL Illusions encountered while the spell duration is in effect, wether caused by magical spell or magic abilities of specific creatures. :Detect_Life COST : 1 MODS : R By use of this spell the caster can determine if a creature is alive, including creatures in a coma, trance, little death etc. It fails against Mind Shielded targets (they will detect as dead) and will also expose Undead for what they are. :Detect_Lie COST : 3 MODS : D,T This allows the caster to perceive any SPOKEN lies said in their presence if they understand the language being spoken. Range is not necessary as an element in this spell. Target is only needed if casting the spell on someone else. It does not detect omissions, only falsehoods. :Detect_Magic COST : 5 MODS : D,R This spell causes all magic on the target being/object to be shown in that it will glow with colors to the caster's eyes. Duration is not needed to be purchased if it is cast at the suspect target. If Duration is purchased it will show the caster ALL magical objects or beings they encounter with sight range of the bought range. :Detect_Scrying COST : 5 MODS : D,R This spell notifies the caster of any scrying by magical or mundane means occuring within the Range radius of the caster. Thus ANY clairvoyance, Clairaudience, detection or analysis spell active in that area or cast at them will be reported. It will also report security cameras and active microphones and state their locale. It does NOT detect invisible persons or devices present that might be listening/viewing nor will it detect a sentient that might be hidden, invisible or on the Astral plane. Only the caster hears and knows of the scrying report. It fails vs Boom microphones outside radius that might be able to receive them or cameras outside the range with telescopic lenses etc. :Detonate COST : 12 MODS : R This allows the caster to detonate the latent energy within an inanimate object or plant (it fails against any magical device, things made of Lead or Gold, as well as all living creatures). The size of the object can be a maximum of 1 LB per RANK of the spell, and the object will explode outward for 5 points plus 1d10 /per rank. IT will affect an area radius of 5 feet per 10 lbs involved. Beings within the range can save vs PROW to take 1/2 damage, and armour DOES apply (the damage done is NON-MAGICAL and defenses that only work against magical attacks fail against this spell, while those that prevent mundane damage work perfectly). The object MUST be solid - it will not detonate a liquid or a gas. The object involved will be shattered/broken in the process. :Dispel_Illusion COST : 3 MODS : R This will cancel ANY illusionary effect instantly and finally. :Dispel_Magic COST : 10 MODS : D,R This will cancel a specific ongoing spell effect. If cast on an ITEM it will prevent the items magic from functioning for the duration of the spell being canceled, but then the item will turn back on until its duration is up. It will NOT send away a summoned creature, undo a healing spell or cause harm to a magical creature directly. Unwilling targets get a Save vs INT against Dispel. Note that the dispell must be of equal or greater rank then the spell being affected to work. :Disruption COST : 10 MODS : R This is cast ONLY on a single target. The Target must be a mage. If the Target fails a save vs INTUITION then they will immediately lose ALL their HUNG spells and the energy held in them. :Domination COST : 15 MODS : N This is a special effect, not bound by some of the rules of the tradition. Domination allows a mage to make major modifications to the target's mind, so that the subject will willingly follow any instructions or wishes spoken by the mage to them and believe that it is their own free will that is in effect. A mind to be dominated must first be known to the mage thru the Know_Mind* spell effect. Second they must overcome the subjects will thru the casting of the domination spell. The subject gets a save against the Domination effect at the initial casting. They also will get a save whenever instructed by the caster to perform an action that would violate natural disadvantages, inclinations and fears of the subject (ex: A Code against killing, a fear of heights etc), against their INT alone in such violations. Once a subject has saved against Domination from the caster they can NEVER be dominated by the caster again. This special spell does NOT wear off with the unconsciousness of the caster, and cannot be removed by a Dispell Magic, Detected by a Detect charm or Detect Magic (It registers as a CURSE for detection and removal). It lasts until saved against, removed or the death of the caster. :Dream_Death COST : 20 MODS : R This spell is cast upon someone and becomes active when they enter into a dream state. It fails to work against someone who is experiencing a dream-bead recorded dream or who has Dream Manipulation cast upon themselves. Once the target is asleep they must make a save against their INT as they will experience a horrific dream that will cause them to die within their sleep upon failure to save (someone killed this way does NOT receive Divine Intervention as their Spirit is trapped upon the Dream Plane and they become a member of that plane's inhabitants unless rescued and brought out physically). :Dream_Sharing COST : 5 MODS : D,R This allows the mage to share the dreams of the target being, so that they may observe all that occurs within their dream. If the mage ALSO has a blank dream bead they can record the dream of the target being at the same time. This spell can be cast upon the being as they go to sleep or before they do so - but the caster will slip into slumber themselves as soon as the target being goes into the dream state. The duration does NOT begin until the target becomes asleep. :Dream_Supression COST : 5 MODS : D,R This spell allows the caster or the subject to be free from dreams when sleeping for the duration of the spell, including all the effects of a Death_Dream* . The disadvantage is that they cannot gain the benefits of dreaming also, including things such as the effects of Dream_Teacher* spells. :Dream_Teacher COST : 25 MODS : R A more advanced version of Dream Sharing or Manipulation, this spell allows someone to teach the subject while they are asleep in a skill they are experienced in. The subject STILL pays the experience costs of the skill or spell, but learns it in the scope of a single dream, thus speeding the learning process. The caster MUST have the skill to be taught at least at 5 levels of training, and the caster gains NO experience by teaching the skill in this way. Dream Teacher can ALSO be cast upon an existing Dream Bead and allows that bead to contain the knowledge of a skill or spell to be taught to whoever uses that bead. :Dream_Thief COST : 25 MODS : R This allows the caster to steal the dreams of a Known Mind (see Spell KNOW_MIND*) or targeted being within range. Once cast it waits until the target sleeps (range does not apply after the initial casting). If the target does not sleep within 24 hours then the spell fails. There is NO save when the spell is first cast, the save come after going to sleep. The target gets their save against the spell upon going to sleep. If they fail their save then they sleep without dreaming, and will be at -1 to their INT for the next 24 hours because of this. At the same time the CASTER gets a +1 to their own Magical Aptitude for the same 24 hours. The target must save against the spell EACH time they go to sleep (but only once in a 24 hour period), and until they save the spell continues to work without the caster having to invest energy into the effect (but it DOES count as an active spell for concentration reasons, but will work even after the caster has become unconscious). Additional Ranks add a +1 to the effect in drain INT, but not in gained MA. If a target is ever drained in the process to 0 INT then they will enter into a coma and not wake again while the caster lives, and the caster will have the Aptitude gain until the death of their subject (and will no longer have to count the spell against active ones while the subject is in the coma and alive). Dispell magic and remove curse will not help, nor will awaken. To remove the effect you must kill the caster or Cast a Dispell on the caster of a rank equal to or greater than the Rank of the Dream Thief spell had been cast within one month, remove curse with one year (after a year there is no way to save the subject in the coma). This spell is considered HIGHLY unethical and other mentalists will usually seek out someone using it as a danger to the Tradition in general. :Empathic_Revenge COST : 15 MODS : D When the target this spell is cast upon is attacked in any way the attacker receives back half damage (only HTK damage applies) as that the target had received from them AFTER armour etc, as internal damage. :Enhance_Emotions COST : 3 MODS : D,R While active this spell will enhance the existing emotions of anyone within the radius area affect and reduce inhibitors that normally keep such emotions from being expressed or carried out by those within it. Thus sadness may become actual crying and tears, Lust may result in actual seduction or sexual encounters, Anger may result in violent attack or action, Greed may lead to actual theft, happiness may result in a feeling of contentment without action, etc. :Erase_Signature COST : 5 MODS : N Cast on an item, this erases all connection of the item with any persons or history that could normally be read from it by various divinatory spells. The caster may handle the item for 1 round per rank afterwards without placing new impressions/signatures on the item. The object must be TOUCHED to the caster's Matrix stone. At Rank 10 it will also erase signatures on all ACTIVE or PASSIVE spells on the item so that they cannot be spell traced or otherwise divined back to the initial caster. :Eyes_Of_Sickness COST : 10 MODS : D This spell can ONLY be cast on the caster, and while under its effective duration the caster's gaze has the ability, when meeting that of another living being or creature to cause the infliction of instant and painful sickness effects on the victim. In this case it causes internal pain (as from severe cramping of the digestive system) and fever to sweep over their body. Such a target being's skills are ALL reduced to 50% of normal success, all physical attacks they do will be at 1/2 normal damage (After totalling scores) and their movement rate is reduced by half. The victim is so effected while their eyes meet the casters and lasts for 10 rounds afterward contact is broken. The effect cannot be negated by a cure disease or healing spell of any kind, or a dispell magic, but a REMOVE_CURSE* will remove its effects prematurely. The save against the effect is vs HARDINESS instead of INT as the body is fighting off the spell effects, not the mind. :Feather_Fall COST : 1 MODS : D,R When this spell is cast, the target(s) affected immediately assumes the mass of a piece of down. Rate of falling is instantly changed to a mere two feet per second (120 feet per round), and no damage is incurred upon landing while in effect. When the spell duration ceases, normal rate of fall occurs. The feather fall affects one or more objects or creatures in a 10-foot cube per rank. :Fertility COST : 5 MODS : D,R This spell will bring a subject being into peak fertility, and will override all known herbs, magics and medicinal means to block fertility (but not Barrier-form prophylactics or natural preventions in their biology) allowing conception to take place if a mating occurs within the duration of the spell. :Flight COST : 10 MODS : D Mental flight allows the caster to move thru the air, rising, diving, descending and maneuvering (as well as optionally hovering) at a speed of 30'/round maximum per RANK in the spell (2mph per rank in the spell). A target in flight gains a +10% to prowness when not in an enclosed area for purposes of defense calculations only. A flying mage may carry 1/2 their weight with them without hinderance. They can carry upto their own weight in flight, BUT reduce their speed of movement by 1/2. :Force_Shapechange COST : 15 MODS : R With this spell the caster can force any shapechanger (even a changeling) or polymorphed creature to instantly revert to their true form (or most commonly used form). If the target is a natural shapechanger then they DO get a save vs INT to avoid the effect - there is no Save vs those who are polymorphed. The target cannot change form again for 1d10 + 1/Rank Rnds even if they saved against the spell. :Free_Action COST : 7 MODS : D,R This spell enables the target to move and attack and otherwise act normally for the duration of the spell, negating effects like Paralysis, little death, hold person, web, hog tie and similar binding effects. :Friendly Possession COST : 15 MODS : D,R Caster's mind enters the target being's body for the duration, their own body collapses into a coma. If the caster's own body is destroyed they permanently become resident in the new body. While in possession the caster has the new body's stats except for Intuition, Magical Aptitude, and Magical Capacity. The target's mind is NOT rendered unconscious. Both caster and target are fully functional. They may take actions simultaneously, within the physical limitations of the body. If they attempt to do contradictory things, and neither agrees to cancel his action, both must attempt an INT roll. If one succeeds and the other fails, the one who succeeds may take his action. If both succeed, the body attempts both actions with results determined by the GM. If both fail, the body does neither action. The two minds count as separate targets for mental spells. (Spells which are cast on the mind, such as Sleep or Charm.) If the caster of such as spell only puts one target on the spell and does not specify which mind he is casting it on, the target is determined randomly. If an area effect mental spell occurs, both make separate saving throws to determine if they are affected. Against physical spells which affect the body, they get the better save of the two characters. Against an Exorcism spell, both characters are entitled to a save, and if either succeeds the Exorcism fails. :Grounding COST : 7 MODS : D This spell helps protector the caster on several levels. First it will prevent ALL Electrical damage for the duration of the spell; second it gives the caster a +10% save for INT saves vs incoming spells and effects for the duration. Note that long duration groundings are possible but that grounding does NOT work while a character is unconscious or asleep in some way as it takes thought to perform. :Heightened_Senses COST : 3 MODS : D This spell allows the caster to raise their awareness to the universe temporarily, increasing all chances to notice smells, sounds, sights, tastes and tactile senses for the duration by +20%. :History COST : 3 MODS : N This spell allows the caster to "tune in" to the psychic impressions left on an object or small area. The power gives the wizard the ability to divine special purposes, famous owners, and powerful alignment bends. The spell will not identify a magic item per se, but would identify the signet ring of a long deceased noble house as such. Furthermore, history doubles the chance of a rare or unknown items value being determined. This spell is most commonly used on non-magical plunder, books, and items sold at auctions. Only a single touch is needed to make the spell work. :Hold_Person COST : 10 MODS : D, R It is cast on an individual and paralyzes them if they fail an INTUITION save where they stand. They stay such for the duration and cannot act, unless a mage who doesn't require movement to cast. :Hypnotism COST : 3 MODS : D,R,T The target creature(s) become susceptable to suggestions from the caster that are delivered vocally in a language that they understand. The caster must give the SAME suggestion to all targets immediately after the casting of the spell. :Identify COST : 10 MODS : T When an identify spell is cast, magical items subsequently touched by the wizard can be identified. When the spell is cast, each item must be handled in turn by the wizard. Any consequences of this handling fall fully upon the wizard is allowed any applicable saving throw. The chance of learning a piece of information about an item is equal to 50% rolled by the GM. Any roll of 96-00 indicates a false reading (91-95 indicates nothing). If any attempt at reading fails, the caster cannot learn any more about that item. Note that some items, such as special magical tomes, cannot be identified with this spell. :InFertility COST : 5 MODS : D,R Causes the subject to become infertile for the duration, useful for means of preventing contraception. This spell will NOT cancel out a Fertility* spell! Nor does it cause Impotence - only lack of conception. :Invincibility COST : 10 MODS : D This spell has two major purposes. First it prevents opponents of the caster to see that he/she is wounded or injured in any real way while they are conscious and alive. Bullets will appear to bounce off, arrows will fall to the ground as if they had never penetrated, wounds will remain unseen and unbleeding, blows with sword or other weapons and hand attacks will appear to fail to pierce. In this way an opponent can be convinced they are powerless against the caster. Second, it allows the caster to NOT feel pain in any way. Thus they cannot be knocked unconscious and can continue to be conscious until reaching -10 HTK and absolute death (unless the spell's duration ends before that). Any spell or attack that would Stun or knock them out fails, no matter the source. Opponents with Mind_Guard* up or Tower_Of_Iron_Will* get a save when the caster is first wounded, and if successful will not be fooled by the illusionary part of the spell. :Invisibility COST : 10 MODS : D,R,T Caster, subject being or subject object becomes invisible to normal sight. This adds 50% to their prowness for defensive and offensive purposes. This is perfect invisibility, as it is purely a clouding of the mental images of others of the caster. If an invisible being is wounded their blood will become visible when it strikes the ground. If a person their equipment will be included in the effect, BUT if they fire a missile weapon or throw such it will become visible after leaving their presence. Caster can turn off the spell at will. An invisible person under this spell cannot be detected by infravision on the part of sentients, but animals can detect them thru scent. A Person with MIND_GUARD* active sees the invisible. Those with Tower_Of_Iron_Will* on get a save when first encountering the effect. Once turned off the spell MUST be recast in full. :Invisibility_To_Mundanes COST : 5 MODS : D,R,T This spell causes a being, object or locale to become invisible to those who do not believe in magic and lack magical aptitude. It cannot be cast on a Mundane and Mundanes get NO save against the effect. It has NO effect on Mages and the like who view the invisible. It will affect 200 lbs of matter plus 25 lbs per rank. If cast on a locale instead of a being or object, it can cover 10 cubic feet per rank of the caster and all within that area (but such cannot be mobile). It will NOT work against technological detection devices, including cameras and the like. BUT to mundane persons it is complete invisibility to all their senses. :IronMind COST : 3 MODS : D This spell permits the caster to concentrate powerfully, despite any normal things that would distract him/her from their actions in casting any other spell - even the receipt of actual physical damage, as long as the duration of this spell continues. This allows a mage to overcome one of the normal causes of spell failure. :Keep_Awake COST : 5 MODS : D This spell prevents the caster from falling asleep or unconscious for the duration, whether due to magical or natural causes. The caster will not feel tired for the duration, but will feel the full effects of being up for the entire duration as soon as the spell wears off. The caster may get physically weary and need rest. If the caster is reduced to negative HTK, he will be in intense pain. It does not prevent him from bleeding to death. He must make an INT roll to avoid canceling the spell. Physical actions range from difficult to impossible, depending on the action and the type of injury. The caster may not meditate while under the effect of this spell. :Know_Mind COST : 10 MODS : R This spell allows the caster to establish a mental image of a persons mind, allowing them to use a variety of options with Telepathy*, Teleport_Link* and other spells. One mind can be memorized in this way per INT point of the character. Mind Shields Block this unless the target is willing. :Know_Spellcaster COST : 10 MODS : N This spell is cast upon a magical object or ANY ongoing spell effect (It can ALSO be cast during a REPLAY spell and will count what is being viewed as an ongoing effect even though it is an image) whereupon it will notify the caster of the the Name of the original caster. :Levitation COST : 5 MODS : D This spell allows the caster to rise up thru the air in a mentally assisted movement, or equally move downward or hover. Levitation is at a speed of 5' maximum per round per rank and the caster controls the speed of ascent/descent entirely. Levitation is NOT flight. :Life_Support COST : 20 MODS : D This allows the mentalist to prevent their body from needing outside influences to survive. Specifically they need not breathe (and will be protected from all gas based attacks) outside air, intake food or water, dispose of bodily wastes or sleep and dream. :Linked_Teleport COST : 15 MODS : N Allows the caster, who is already in mental contact with a sentient mind (thru Telepathy*, Mind_Speech*, Apprentice_Link* or similar spell effect) to teleport to a locale within 5' of that sentient person [There is NO saving throw]. They can bring additional equipment or persons, upto 100 lbs per RANK of the spell. :Living_X COST : 10 MODS : D,R A glistening pink crystalline looking energy shaft is shot towards a living target, who is instantly immobilized in an upright spread eagled position, until the target can break the spell by making a Hardiness roll on one of the following rounds or by the expiration of the duration. :Locate_Object COST : 5 MODS : D,R This spell allows the caster to find the location of a lost or stolen item which they are familiar with (that is, they have held it in their hands at some point in the past). The spell will give them a direction and will lead them along that direction, with mental statements of 'warmer'/'Colder' until they reach it or until the spell expires. If the item is beyond the casting range then they will NOT perceive it at all except a vague direction and then the spell will expire prematurely. If the object has been broken, changed or damaged in any way it will not ne detected at all. :Matrix_Analyze COST : 10 MODS : R This allows a technician to view a person and determine which traditions they belong to that the caster is familiar with. If a mage has Magical History skill then they will recognize any of the 'standard' types. It will tell them of ALL their trads and also their priorities in that person's life. It fails against someone who is mind Shielded or has Mind Guard or a similar mental defense active. :Matrix_Seal COST : 10 MODS : N This allows the technician to seal a container of any kind (Jar, door, window, box lid, etc) that is non-living magically in such a way it cannot be opened by any normal means. Attacks against the seal by physical strength to smash it must do 10 pts/rank before the seal will give way. The creator of the seal can open it easily, as can anyone with the creator's matrix stone. This effect has NO duration maximum and can outlive the caster (but ends if the matrix stone that created it is destroyed). :Matrix_Veil COST : 20 MODS : N This is cast upon an entrance or framework (Doorway, Window, Passage entrance, archway) and stretches across such (upto a 5' x 6' field with +1' per rank in each dimension). The Veil will last as long as the caster's Matrix stone exists. It cannot be dispelled, but a remove curse could shut it down. Matrix Veils are invisible to mundanes, but a mundane crossing this will need to save and critical (Exception : a mind shielded mundane) or they will collapse unconscious for 3d10 rounds and awake with a splitting headache that makes them -10% to perform any function for an hour afterwards. A person with Magical Aptitude and no training in magic will get a standard save and if they fail will become unconscious for 2d10 rounds and awake with no energy in their magic Capacity storage and the energy that they did have going to the caster (but NEVER over the caster's maximum capacity!). A Mage crossing the veil must make a save or lose one Energy point from their capacity storage for each rank the veil was originally cast at, which is fed to the mage who cast the veil. Anyone that is Mind SHielded or Mind Guarded or in mental contact (thru telepathy or mind speech or similar spell) with the original caster of the Veil will not be affected. Also anyone wearing or carrying a matrix stone can pass thru unaffected. Matrix Veils are usually used on the entrances to Towers and such. :Mind_Guard COST : 5 MODS : D This spell protects the caster or subject target being (must be sentient) from the effects of a mental nature as well as natural abilities like ESP, Telepathy (but not mind speech), Well_Of_Blackness*, Hypnotism*, Charm Person, Curse of Senility, Deryni, Detect Spirit, Nude Mood, Possession, Quantum Leap, Spook, Steal Spell, and even Taunt. :Mind_Speech COST : 1 MODS : D,R,T Allows the caster to communicate mentally with one or more beings. Must be able to see the being when the spell is first cast, but does not have to maintain visual contact. The mindspeech is just like normal conversation, except that NONE of those involved can 'think' a lie thru the link at the others, so honesty is the rule - any attempt to lie directly will cause the link to severe. Once enacted, Mindspeech is NOT affected by the distance - RANGE is only used for the initial casting of the spell, thus the spell can be bought relatively cheaply if all involved are in touching range at start, only duration and possibly targets are needed. :Minor_Involuntary_Actions COST : 1 MODS : D,R The spell allows the caster to affect the body controls of a single sentient being (save vs INT only against the EXTENDED Version, no save vs the one round version). Which means it can create simple physical reactions from the following list: Belch, Blink (eyes), Cough, Giggle, Nod, Scratch, Sneeze, Twitch (Minor muscle contraction), Wink and Yawn. If the victim is a mage who is involved in a spell casting they must make a save to maintain concentration on the spell they are working on (Iron_Mind* prevents the need for such a save) or they will lose the effect and have to start again. If the spell is cast on the victim with duration then it gives them a -10% to cast for the duration of the spell. If cast on a non-mage involved in combat, specifically TWITCH, Sneeze and Blink or Wink will throw off their combat pattern slightly reducing their next attack (if on that round or the next) by 5%. If cast on a non-mage with duration it will reduce their effect by 5% for the duration on all combat skills. :Minute_Ball_of_Fire COST : 10 MODS : R When a wizard casts this spell, a flaming bead launches from a pointed finger, speeds straight out to the stated range and explodes into a 10-foot diameter sphere of normal fire. Anyone caught within the spell's effect must take 1d10 points of damage, unless they make a successful Prowness roll. Multiple RANKS do not do extra damage with this spell, unlike a conventional fireball spell, and TARGETS is not a usable option. Since the fire is non-magical anything that normally protects against such DO apply. :Mirror_Image COST : 10 MODS : D,R,T When invoked, this causes 4 duplicates to appear of the target. These are illusions. They move about with the caster (or target) making it nearly impossible to tell which is the real one. This means that if a spell or attack is aimed at the target there is a saving throw made to see if they hit the being or an image. If they hit an image that image will disappear and the target takes no damage.... saving roll for the target/images from such attacks: 4 images present 80% 3 images present 75% 2 images present 66% 1 image present 50% Once all images are gone the spell ends, otherwise they last until the duration ends or the caster commands it to end. :Modify_Traffic_Light COST : 3 MODS : D,R This allows the mage to manipulate any standard traffic light, able to change the sequence, current light status, delay factor in the sequence or to do Odd things (like showing green to all directions or giving a walk light when its green or Turning it into a blinking yellow for the duration etc). Additional ranks allow more lights within the range to be affected at the same time (So you can modify really big intersections). :Morale_Boost COST : 3 MODS : D,R,T This spell gives the recipients a +5% per RANK to save vs FEAR attacks, and will also give them a +5% chance per rank to succeed at all attack rolls for the duration of the spell. :Mystic_Shield COST : 5 MODS : D When this spell is cast, an invisible barrier comes into being in front of the wizard. This shield totally negates magic missile attacks. It provides the equivalent protection of +30% against hand-hurled missiles (axes, darts, spears, against small device-propelled missiles (arrows, bolts, bullets, manticore spikes, sling stones, etc.). The shield also adds a +10 Intuition bonus against spell attacks that are basically frontal. Note that these benefits only apply if the attacks originate from in front of the wizard, where the shield can move to interpose itself. :Nude_Mood COST : 5 MODS : R,T Cast at a single being this forces them into a compulsive behavior to immediately strip off all clothes and armour to stand naked (it does NOT cause the removal of jewelry). Once they have completed this they will return to their senses and have to deal with the situation. TARGETS is only used if the targets involved are within 10' of each other. :Numb_Tongue COST : 5 MODS : D This numbs the tongue of the target being, making speech difficult, slurred (as if intoxicated heavily) and clumbsy. If used on a mage that speaks to cast they take their disadvantage for such as they will be affected beyond usability for magic. :Painting COST : 3 MODS : D,R By the means of this spell the caster can create an illusion of whatever s/he wants visually. It is usually easy to recognize what the illusion is supposed to be of, but any creature that can do so can also recognize that it is an illusion, as the picture is two dimensional. :Personal_Healing COST : 5 MODS : N This allows the caster to heal injuries they may have sustained, when they are conscious, by spending the above cost plus 1 point per point of damage to be healed. No other modifiers are used and it works on internal wounds, open wounds and broken bones. It does not assist against diseases, withering or permanent damage. :Psychic_Crush COST : 10 MODS : R This spell is used to cause a massive mental assault upon the neural system of the target's mind. If the subject is a Known_Mind* then they save with their INT only, else they get a standard save. To the base cost is added 2 points per point of damage that the caster wishes to inflict (but they cannot inflict more damage than their own Magical Aptitude). Additionally the target makes a second save afterwards or becomes unconscious for 1d10 rounds on top of the damage. Psychic Crush does NOT work on non-corporeal beings. :Pop COST : 5 MODS : R This spell is primarily named for the sound made when it is cast. The caster is teleported a short distance (based on RANGE) within their Line of Sight instantly with their equipment (upto 50 lbs). They cannot appear within a solid object. Each additional RANK adds 50 lbs to the carriable weight. :Possession COST : 5 MODS : D,R Caster's mind takes over the target beings body for the duration, their own body collapses into a coma. If the caster's own body is destroyed they permanently become resident in the new body and the old being fades away. While in possession the caster has the new body's stats except for Intuition, Magical Aptitude, and Magical Capacity. The caster CANNOT use the skills of the other being, only the body - they can use their own skills. COST is the above, plus 1 point per INT point of the Target. :Puppet COST : 5 MODS : D,R This allows the caster to control the body movements of another person as if they were a puppet, controling all basic motor ability of the body, except for those of the head. The target DOES get a standard save against this spell. They cannot access the memories, skills or even any powers of the body, simply basic movement etc. The subject can make vocal complaint but is otherwise helpless (unless they can cast spells without body controls in some way). Cost is above, plus 1 point per INT point of the target. It CAN be used on an animal. :Quantum_Leap COST : 25 MODS : D,R This is an unusual form of possession*. It allows the caster to transfer their mind into the body of a being within the target range (INT Save) and places their mind into the casters body. They both retain their INT and memories, as well as spell energy and hung spells and have full control over the new body, and keep ALL their original skills and NOT those of the new body. In the event one of the bodies is killed the remaining one will become the property of the current possessor and the occupant of the other is slain with the death. All active spells stay on the BODIES not the intellects in the switch. Unsuspecting victims are stunned for 1d10 rounds after being switched and cannot act. :Remove_Fear COST : 1 MODS : R,T This removes the effects of ALL Fear spells and powers affecting a being. :Remove_Scars COST : 1 MODS : N On casting this spell, the caster is empowered to remove scars or other similar marks (burn marks, birth marks, etc.). This will enable the recipient of the spell to restore lost charisma caused by such marks. :Replay COST : 15 MODS : D This spell causes past events to be re-enacted in upto a 400 sq foot area The replay will consist of a three-dimensional, transparent image superimposed over the area of effect. The wizard can freeze the action, reverse it, scan rapidly for a desired event, or skip to any time within range of the spell. The speed of the search is determined by the GM and limited by the magnitude of the event in question. It would be easy to spot the passage of an army, for example, but spotting a pick-pocket would require a real-time search. :Resist_Paralysis COST : 3 MODS : D,R,T For the duration of this spell, the recipient is immune to all forms of paralysis, including gaze attacks, paralytic poison, and Hold spells, but it does not negate paralysis already in effect. :Restore_Sanity COST : 25 MODS : N This spell removes insanities previously acquired by the target. An insanity is defined as anything on the the insanity table EXCEPT Phobias and Sexual Deviations. :Reveal_Owner COST : 3 MODS : N The caster of this spell receives a mental impression of the most recent owner or owners of the recipient object. An "owner" is defined as an intelligent entity who was in direct physical contact with the object one hour, or who had the object upon his person for 24 hours. The information gained is sufficient that the wizard will recognize the owner on sight, and he can uniquely specify the owner for the purpose of such spells as legend lore. :See_Invisible COST : 3 MODS : D,T Allows the caster to see any invisible creatures, including persons under and invisibility spell or camouflaged, and similarly invisible objects. It will NOT detect Astral or Ethereal Plane travelers. It will also see thru Phantasmal Force Spells. RANGE is unnecessary with this spell, as it is set at LOS only. :Selective_Invisibility COST : 20 MODS : D,R,T This is a varient on normal invisibility. It causes the subject to be invisible to others but NOT to the caster or other subjects affected by the spell. In other words if multiple targets is used and a group of people have this cast on them, they will be able to see each other fine but others will not be able to. The effect is otherwise identical to a normal invisibility spell, except that Undead and Mind Shielded people can ALWAYS see the invisble target(s). :Sleep COST : 1 MODS : D,R,T When a wizard casts a sleep spell, he causes a comatose slumber to come upon one or more creatures (other than undead and certain other creatures specifically excluded from the spell's effects). All creatures to be affected by the sleep spell must be within 30 feet of each other. The center of the area of effect is determined by the spellcaster. Slapping or wounding awakens affected creatures but normal noise does not. Awakening requires one entire round. Magically sleeping opponents can be attacked with substantial bonuses (Prowness 1) :Speed COST : 5 MODS : D,R,T Allows the caster or subject beings to move consistently at increased speed. This means they get a +5 to all initiative rolls. Additional ranks add +1 more to the initiative. :Spell_Shield COST : 15 MODS : D,R,T Places an auras around the caster or a target being that protects against ALL damage causing spells aimed directly at them (Does not block non-damaging spells or AREA EFFECTS), reducing their damage to MINIMAL - so if a damage spell does 1d10 normally, it will only do 1 point of damage on hitting. :Spell_Reflection COST : 15 MODS : D,T This places an auras around the caster or a target being that protects from ALL spells cast directly at them that is single targeted by reflecting the spell back to its source if an Intuition saving roll is made successfully. If the source also has a Spell Reflection up it may also bounce the same spell back again until one of the two fails its save and is struck. Both Spell Shield and Reflection cannot be up at the same time. :Spell_Trace COST : 1 MODS : R,T Cast on an object or on a target of a recently discharged spell, this will give the mage an image of the caster who originally cast the spell. :Stall COST : 5 MODS : R This causes an active vehicle engine that uses spark plugs to suddenly stall out and cease to work temporarily. It will turn over again with effort, but the initial stalling will cause a delay, possible loss of control (if the vehicle has automatic steering and/or brakes) and possible loss of speed. :Static_Field COST : 20 MODS : D This spell allows a caster to affect spellcasting within a 30' radius of themselves for each rank of the spell (they can lessen the effect though if it is so wished). This field reduces the ability of the caster and others within the field from casting spells by a percentage equal to the caster's Magical Aptitude. Against OTHER Mentalists this percentage is even greater, being the Magical Aptitude multiplied by the RANK of the caster. Static Fields will affect active spells as well (anyone who has an active spell they have cast must make a saving throw to keep it from ending prematurely). :Strength COST : 5 MODS : D This allows the caster to boost their own Hardiness for all STRENGTH purposes (combat etc) but not for Health/constitutional saves, by 5 pts plus 1 per RANK. :Stupefying_Blast COST : 20 MODS : D,R A chaotic blast of green and blue energy is sent out at a target being who gets a saving roll vs INTUITION. If failed the target becomes struck Mute and blind for the duration. This would render a mage unable to cast a spell on anyone except themself (since they cannot target the spell). It would make physical combat be at Prowness 1 for a base. :Summon_Object COST : 5 MODS : N This spell will summon to the caster any MEMORIZED object and its contents to within a foot of the caster. Beyond the base 5 points the caster pays 1 point per 5 lbs of weight. This increases with ranks so that at rank 2 it's 1 point per 10 lbs of weight, at rank 3 its 20 lbs, at rank 4 its 40 lbs and so forth. Summoned objects CANNOT be alive in any way. :Summon_Taxi COST : 3 MODS : N Only castable in an Urban area, this will summon a taxicab to the street the caster is on, if there is one within a 1/8 mile radius (this increases per RANK) and the driver will bring it to a stop as close as possible to the caster safely and believe that they had received a call on their radio to pick up a fare at this address. :Taunt COST : 3 MODS : D,R A taunt spell enables the caster to jape and jeer effectively at a single type of creature with Intelligence. The caster need not speak the language of the creatures. His words and sounds have real meaning for the subject creature or creatures: challenging, insulting, and generally irritating and angering the listeners. Those failing to save vs. INTUITION rush forth in fury to do battle with the spellcaster. All affected creatures attack the spellcaster in melee if physically capable of doing so, seeking to use body or hand-held weapons rather than missile weapons or spells. Separation of the caster from the victim by an impenetrable or uncrossable boundary (a wall of fire, a deep chasm, a formation of set pikemen) causes the spell to break. If the caster taunts a mixed group, he must choose the type of creature to be affected. If used in conjunction with a ventriloquism spell, the creatures may attack the apparent source, depending upon their Intelligence, a leader's presence, and so on. :Telekinesis COST : 1 MODS : D,R By means of this spell the caster is able to move objects or beings by concentrating on moving them mentally. The spell can provide either a gentle, sustained force or a single, short violent thrust (for attack purposes). As a sustained force this enables the caster to move a weight of upto 5 Lbs/RANK of the spell a distance of 30' per round . The weight can be moved vertically or horizontally or both. Any objects moved beyond the spell's range falls or stops progressive movement. If the caster ceases concentration for any reason, the object falls or stops. The object can also be manipulated mentally as if with one's hands. For example a rope or lever may be pulled, an object rotated and so on. The caster could even do such things as untie ropes or other complex actions with manipulation (though the GM may judge an INT save is needed for some more complex actions to achieve them). Alternatively the spell energy can be used in single round 'attacks', exerting effect to hurl an object upto 30 feet away from its original position, within the weight limits as above. Damaged caused by hurled objects is decided by the GM, but usually you can assume that HARD objects do 1d10+(1pt/5 lbs weight). :Telepathy COST : 5 MODS : D,R This spell has a varying effect based on the RANK it is known at. It allows the caster to read a target being's mind (INT save) or to communicate with them on some level: RANK 1 - Communicate (as per Mindspeech* only) 2 - Communicate OR read Surface thoughts of target 3 - above and read Memories of target 4 - above and can place suggestions in target mind 5 - above and can use the senses of the target mind 6 - above and can CAST thru the target to the area near them using the targets range. 7 - above and can place memories in target mind 8 - above and can change memories in target mind 9 - above and can transfer HUNG spells to target mind 10 - above and can use INT based skills of target 11 - above and can share own memories, INT skills. 12 - above and can transfer energy to/from target to/from themselves (Cannot GIVE energy beyond the Capacity of the Target or receive more than they can hold). Unlike Mind Speech, Telepathy can be cast on either a LOS being, paying for range, or on one who is known to the caster via the Know_Mind* spell, with no range costs. :Teleport_Object COST : 3 MODS : R Allows the caster to move an object within range to any locale that the caster chooses that has been visited and memorized by the caster, or into the possession of the caster immediately. Range is used for the actual range to the target object. Duration and Targets are unused options. If the object is a container its contents will move with it. Additionally there is a cost of 1 spell point per 5 lbs of the objects weight at rank 1. This is doubled for each rank (Rank 2 for example for the same 1 point can affect 10 lbs, Rank 3 can affect 20 lbs for 1 point etc). :Teleport_Self COST : 20 MODS : N Moves the caster and upto 25 lbs of gear etc to any locale that the caster chooses that has been visited and memorized by the caster. One locale can be memorize per point of INT the caster has. Additional Ranks add 25 lbs to the capacity of carryable weight. :Tower_Linkage COST : MODS : N This spell is used to adopt a person into the caster's Tower. A Tower is the mage's training and working group, to whom their allegiance is sworn. ALL mage's are assumed to be tower Linked if they are Darkovian in training. Anyone who is tower linked to the same tower is unable to cause them physical or mental harm and vice versa (an attempt to cause physical harm will result in complete and equal damage to the aggressor). All persons who are tower linked may mind speech with each other at will without distance affects or even mind shielding blocking it. They may also perform the equivalent of rituals by agreement despite distances between them, and may loan energy to each other thru the link. A Tower has at least 3 members and no more than 90. Each tower has a single active Keeper, a female darkovian who is the major conduit that all work is done. Before the casting of this spell on a new personage the Keeper MUST agree to the linkage. Once completed it exists as long as ANY of the matrix stones possessed by the tower members at that time exist. New Towers can only be created by a Keeper, who must be rank 10 in Spellcasting skill, who breaks off her tower connections to make the new tower. Only a keeper can sever the tower connections of an individual. :Tower_Of_Iron_Will COST : 15 MODS : D This is a psychic defense against other mentalists ONLY, which gives the caster +50% to all chances to save against such effects. :Transfer_Energy COST : 1 MODS : D,R,T This allows mages to transfer energy to each other by choice. Those involved MUST be willing. The being losing the energy decides how much they transfer and to who. Energy cannot be transferred to a non-mage being unless they are magical in nature. Only RAW energy *not HUNG spells* can be transferred this way. :Transfer_Wounds COST : 15 MODS : N This spell allows the caster to transfer all their current damage to the next person they come in flesh-to-flesh contact with. If the person makes a standard save then they are not affected and the spell continues until the caster successfully transfers the wounds or becomes unconscious. It does NOT help transfer wounds received AFTER casting the spell, nor does it work if the caster dies or becomes unconscious (when it terminates). :Umbrella_Of_Carnack COST : 5 MODS : D This spell creates a magical umbrella that will hang 3' above the head of the caster at all times. The Umbrella will have no physical form to touch, but is visible to normal sight. It can pass thru objects easily and offers no protection from arrows or other thrown missiles. BUT the umbrella will prevent any RAIN based spell from affecting the caster, and also any falling object more than 5 lbs in weight will bounce off it. Thus things like a falling Wall of Ice would fail to harm the possesor of the Umbrella, or even an opponent jumping from a height above to attack. :UnParalyze COST : 5 MODS : R Restores movement to a person, no matter the cause of the Paralysis. :Unseen_Servant COST : 1 MODS : D The unseen servant is a non-visible, mindless, and shapeless force, used to step and fetch, open unstuck doors, as well as to clean and mend. It is not strong, but unfailingly obeys the command of the wizard. It can carry out only one activity at a time and can move only light-wight items--carry a maximum of 5 pounds or push or pull 20 pounds across a smooth surface. It can open only normal doors, drawers, lids, etc. The unseen servant cannot fight, nor can it be killed, as it is a force rather than a creature. It can be magically dispelled, or eliminated after receiving 6 points of damage from area-effect spells, breath weapons, or similar attacks. Additional Ranks add 1 lbs to its carrying ability, and 1 HTK to its survival ability. :Well_Of_Blackness COST : 20 MODS : D,R This spell is a mental illusion upon a target being. IT leaves them believing they are Blind, Deaf and without any sensation of feeling for the duration. This means the mage is at a -40 to cast hung spells, and a -60% to cast otherwise. A tool mage is unable to cast at all under these circumstances. Target does get an INT save. It will NOT affect a non-mage!