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:Druids Druids in Mystic are not the descendants of an ancient magic tradition, they are the creation of Neopagan Revivalists who have taken the few known myths, writings and accounts of the original druids and added large amounts of romanticism crossed with modern sciences to form a new, slightly confusing (to the novice) and very different system of understanding. Among themselves Druids INSIST that their members be certified within their religion to be a Leader of a group. Their groups work rituals with a large bonfire in the center of a diamond that they insist on calling a circle. They wear formal robes or tabards in ritual work and gather in groups as small as three and as large as 300. Despite their claims of equality they tend to have male led groups. Although they are ecologically aware and concerned, they are not afraid and encourage the use of technology (each group has at least one member who has as their second tradition that of a technomage). Unlike many pagan groups they ACTIVELY solicit funds and seek to gain new members thru discussion groups. They hold public rituals and make general public nuisances of themselves as far as the hidden spellcasters of the world are concerned. They consider it a RIGHT for all spellcasters to practice their arts legally and as recognized religions under the Constitution of the USA and usually charter their groves and Homes as church property to avoid taxation. (They also get a large number of 'silent partners' who become druid laymen so they can hide their assets from the IRS etc.) Despite all this, it is estimated that all the various druid groups in the USA make up about 1200 people in all that are actively trained in the magical tradition and another 5000-7500 who are lay members (non-casting) or simply 'silent partners'. REQUIRED SKILLS: Computer Operation Fire Building Herbalism Meditation Read/Write Religions Suggested Skills : Alertness Gaelic Anthropology Greek Biology Middle English Blacksmithing Philosophy Bowyer/Fletcher Politics (Theory) First Aide Roleplaying Games Hand-To-Hand-combat Singing History, Ancient Staffs & Polearms Restrictions & Advantages: -10% to cast in Urban Environment -20% to cast in Polluted area or Heavy Toxics zone -10% to cast inside a building Among themselves they refer to each Rank of training in a spell or in the religion as a Circle ("I am Fifth Circle in that spell") Rank 10 in Religion AND Spellcasting makes one a 'High Druid' -5% for each mundane viewing the casting +5% for each Druid or Druid Laymember viewing the casting -10% if not casting in official Robe/Tabard Casting a RITUAL always causes an annoying light rain to fall for a 1/4 mile radius around the casting circle for the duration of the ritual. Must argue Religion with any Christian Proselytizer who approaches them as a morale imperative. Cannot be TOKEN Mages Cannot be Draconian Tradition :Age_Alchol COST : 5 MODS : R (special D) This spell magically ages Alchol. The standard durations are not used for this spell. Each point put into Duration adds 6 months to the age (and thus fermentation level). Upto 1 gallon can be aged per RANK of this spell. :Animal_Enmity COST : 3 MODS : D,R This spell simply causes the victim to be offensive to animals for the duration. Horses will shy or buck, dogs will bark, bulls will charge, birds will aim at them, etc. Note that animals with a close association to the victim won't do anything to hurt the victim, they'll just treat him or her like you would treat a friend who, for some reason, smelled horrible. :Animal_Possession COST : 25 MODS : D,R This spell allows a mage to posses the body of any animal intelligence creature, and control it thusly. The Mages own body slips into a deep sleep while inhabiting this creature mentally. The Mage controls ALL the actions of that body and will feel ALL and see and HEAR what the creature normally would. If the creature is harmed or killed while the mage so controls it the mage will awake to find their body has suffered HTK damage internally equal to that done to the creature. A mage whoose body is slain while they are so possessing a creature becomes trapped mentally within it. Mages so possessing a creature can cast from the body, using their stored pool of energy and may even gain energy thru the link in some circumstances. The mage may severe the Possession at will, snapping back to their own if it still exists. If a mage is trapped in a body after the death of his own then the duration of the spell no longer will apply. :Animal_Tracks COST : 1 MODS : D,R,T This spell causes the caster to leave tracks & scents as as the animal specified during casting. The tracks have traces of magic for 3 hours per RANK after which they are indistinguishable from normal tracks. :Association COST : 10 MODS : N When casting this spell, the forensic wizard must brings two surfaces into contact with one another. Possibilities include the surface of a jewel and that of a safe, or the surface of an arrow and that of a bow. If the two surfaces were ever before adjacent, the spell so indicates, and if the surfaces were ever directly connected as a single item, an even stronger reading results. This is often used in the determination of guilt in a crime. Additional RANGE or DURATION are not useful with this spell. :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. :Banishment COST : 25 MODS : R Cast at a being from another plane, this spell forces them to return instantly to their plane and the subject cannot return to this one without being summoned back. The Target DOES get an INT saving throw. Fails against creatures native to the plane. :Barkskin COST : 15 MODS : D,R,T This spell toughens the skin like bark, making it absorb 5 points of damage per RANK, upto a maximum of 4 ranks. The protection is applied AFTER normal armor absorption, and does not protect the subjects clothing. It cannot be combined with metal armour. :Bigby's_Groping_Fingers COST : 10 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! :Binding_Aura COST : 25 MODS : R This spell is cast AFTER another spell or enchantment has been performed, it prevents the previous spell(s) from being dispelled by Magical Dispells. If this is cast on a destructive effect, or one that the target would be opposed to they DO receive a saving throw against the Binding. It does NOT extend the duration of the effect. :BladeSharp COST : 10 MODS : D This makes a bladed weapon +1 to Damage for the duration. It cannot be combined with any other damage enhancing spell. Each Additional Rank adds +1. :Block_Teleport COST : 15 MODS : D This spell prevents anyone from teleporting into or out of the area of effect while the spell is in effect. It will not effect homing teleport spells (e. g. word of recall). It will also not effect gates. It covers an area of 100 Cubic Feet per RANK of the spell. :Blood_Finding COST : 15 MODS : D,R This spell requires a blood sample and a sewing needle. It works on the principle of like attracting like and will cause the needle to point to the nearest source of similar blood EXCEPT that of the caster or the original source of the blood. Thus it creates a miniature compass that will draw one to the nearest similar, which almost always means unto a blood relative (if no blood relative is within range then it will point to the nearest closest in blood type or species). :Boneset COST : 5 MODS : R,T Cast on broken bone or multiple broken bones, this will place the bones into proper place to begin to heal. In the process it does 1d10 of repair to the damage mending the break. It does NOT close open wounds, cure infections or repair organ damage. :Brand's_Elixir COST : 12 MODS : R This spell converts any alcoholic drink, upto 1 quart, into a magical healing Elixir temporarily. The Elixir will only work if used within the duration of the spell - after that it returns to its normal state. Each dose (1 Cup, 4 cups to a quart) will heal upto 2 points of damage, no matter the source, when drank or applied to an open wound. The healing is final, the potion of course can expire. Additional RANKS add +1 to the healing effect of a dose. :Breeze_Call COST : 5 MODS : D,R Causes a swirling breeze to arise from around the person of the caster which will blow in a set direction. It drives away gases and minuses 5% from chances to hit by missile weapons while active. Range is how far out from the cast that the breeze's effects will occur. :Calm_Animals COST : 1 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. :Camouflage COST : 15 MODS : D,R,T The caster (or target being) while this is under effect, becomes invisible in natural surroundings such as a forest, Field, Snow covered mountains, Ice plain or Desert. They can move without leaving a physical trackable trail, but CAN be heard on occasion and become visible if they make an attack against someone. While Camouflaged in this way they are +75% prowness defensively and will have surprise when making an attack (but cannot return to invisibility after an attack until all opponents are out of sight range). (Infravision or tracking scent reduce the modifier down to a +25% while camouflaged). :Change_Staff COST : 30 MODS : D,R This transforms a wooden staff into a full sized Treant that is totally obedient to the caster. It starts with 96 HTK , Armour ABS 10 (Not counted vs FIRE) and can attack with its branches to grapple, hold, and bash (bash does 3d10 dmg) Attack skill 85%. It moves at half the speed of a man running. It lasts till destroyed, dispelled or the duration ends. The treant cannot be created nor function within 90' of mundanes. :Charm_Animal COST : 12 MODS : D,R This spell allows the caster to charm a target animal to become a faithful and fairly obedient pet. It will follow SIMPLE commands (Sit, STay, Attack, Follow, Heel) but does not share a telepathic link or full understanding of everything the caster may say. Lasts till duration ends and then will wander away. :Cloudburst COST : 10 MODS : D,R This causes rain to fall in a radius of the RANGE of the spell at a rate of 1 inch per minute, soaking everything within the area, extinguishing fires, preventing most fire spells, etc. :Combat_Precognition COST : 10 MODS : D This spell will assist the caster when fighting against a single opponent, who must be visible at the casting, allowing the mage an advantage by being able to predict some of their combat actions before they occur. For each RANK of the spell the caster gets a +10% to all rolls to attack the opponent and a +10% to SAVE against all attacks by said opponent (including an additional 10% to their defensive PROW). The spell also will END if the opponent is slain. :Control_Elemental COST : 15 MODS : D,R Allows the caster to control an elemental within range for the duration, forcing it to completely and unquestionably obey any order it is given. :Control_Temperature COST : 15 MODS : D,R This spell extends in a radius around the caster equal to the Range that is purchased. It allows the caster to manipulate the natural temperature to one between 0 and 100 degrees fahrenheit at will while it is operating (It defaults to a comfort zone unless instructed otherwise, based on the characters usual preferred temperature). This will protect against potential temperature extremes, exposure and overheating. It does NOT assist against fire or ice based attacks, but will melt ice within its realm (thus limiting and ice dart to 1 round of effectiveness) if set properly or reduce HEAT damage by half from a purely heat based attack. Others within the range will also be effected. :Control_Winds COST : 20 MODS : D,R This allows the caster to manipulate the existing winds in the area (radius effect equal to the purchased range), changing their direction or lowering or increasing intensity by 10 MPH/Rank. Winds of 50 MPH or greater require Prowness rolls to remain standing in for others (but not the caster). Winds of 70 MPH or higher begin to cause structural damage. Winds of 100 MPH or greater can collapse buildings and other structures of wood. :Create_Campsite COST : 15 MODS : N With this spell the caster generates a squadron of tiny invisible servants who create a campsite for the caster and his/her companions. The caster stands in the desired area for the campsite (a 60' radius area maximum per RANK) and the number of individuals the site is to accommodate. The servants clear the area of debris, set up tents if present, set up bedrolls, start a campfire, fetch water if available, tether horses and mules, and dig a nearby latrine. The campsite will be so skillfully prepared as to be only noticeable 50% of the time from outside of it due to the blending with the surrounding terrain. The entire process takes about 10 rounds to be accomplished. The servants use the gear available to them and any improvised gear they can create from the working area - if no tents exist they will create lean-to's of branches and leaves and grass if available. These servants cannot fight for the party, deliver messages, or take any other actions other than creating the campsite. The spell CAN be cast in reverse easily, as a BREAK CAMP, which makes servants to strike a campsite and repack the gear, extinguish the fire, and return the site to its original state as much as possible. :Cure_Disease COST : 25 MODS : D,R,T This will eliminate most normal and magical diseases and infections and their symptoms from a living body. It does not cure poisons or produce other effects. If duration is bought it acts as a protection from future infections of any disease for the duration. It fails against Cancer and HIV+ based diseases. :Cure_Hangover COST : 5 MODS : R,T This spell removes all the symptoms of a hangover in the target beings. There is no saving throw vs this effect. :Cure_Nausea COST : 7 MODS : R This spell will remove all the effects of Nausea, wether its natural, caused by a stomache flu, virus or spell. It does NOT remove any diseases. But it makes the subject functional and ends also retching and vomiting that may accompany Nausea. :Delay_Spell COST : 10 MODS : D This is yet another form of Metamagic, spells designed only to affect other spells. The caster casts this spell and then it affects the NEXT spell they cast successfully, setting a timer on the spells effect before it takes place based on the duration of the DELAY. Thus one may produce a time-bomb like effect with a variety of spells and concepts. :Detect_Charm COST : 3 MODS : R This spell will reveal whether or not a recipient is under the effect of a charm spell. :Detect_Curse COST : 5 MODS : R This spell will tell if a person or object is Cursed and will, with an INTUITION roll, give the caster the details on the nature of the curse itself. Minor Curses are specific spells that cannot be dispelled by normal means (Dispell Magic) ;Curses are extremely powerful magic that can last for generations, usually cast by someone in the throes of death or extreme anger/depression. :Detect_Disease COST : 1 MODS : R Detect disease reveals to the wizard whether a subject creature or object carries a disease, whether normal or magical, and with a successful Intuition roll can identify the exact disease. :Detect_Illusions COST : 10 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 : 3 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_Magic COST : 1 MODS : R This spell causes all magic on the target being/object to be shown in that it will glow with color. Duration is not needed to be purchased, and it is cast at the suspect target. :Detect_Metal COST : 5 MODS : D,R The caster specifies one metal type and this spell will detect any of such within the radius. :Detect_Nexus COST : 10 MODS : D A Nexus is an opening from one material reality into another. Nexus Points are found naturally but can also be created by certain spells. This spell works LOS for the caster only. :Detect_Poison COST : 5 MODS : R With this spell, the forensic wizard can determine if a corpse has been poisoned. One corpse can be checked each round. The wizard can determine the means by which the poison was administered and the place at which it entered the body, and a chance of determining the exact poison involved equal to the caster's Intuition. It can also be used on a living target in hope of discovering if a cure poison may cure a condition, or can be cast on a substance to see if it is poisonous. :Detect_Scrying COST : 10 MODS : D,R This spell notifies the caster of any scrying by magical or mundane means occurring 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. :Detect_Shapechanger COST : 5 MODS : D This allows the caster to detect any natural or magically held shapechanges on persons and creatures in LOS. At Rank 2 it allows the caster to know the true appearance of the beings that are shapechanged. :Detect_Spirit COST : 5 MODS : D,T Detects the presence of a soul spirit or mentality in any body or object (enchanted swords, etc.), and whether or not the mind controlling the body is its "native". Thus, it will not detect charming or hypnosis but will detect possession. Only the fact of a mind is detected, not its nature. If it is cast on a normally invisible spirit (such as an Invisible Stalker or Unseen Servant), the caster can see the creature as a visible force for the duration. The reverse, Obscure Spirit, has a range of touch and conceals a single mind or spirit from detection by this spell, and can be cast by anyone who knows Detect Spirit. :Detect_Traps COST : 10 MODS : D Allows the caster to determine if anything in sight is a Trap. Range is not used with this spell, nor is target, as it simply notifies the caster of traps. If the caster wishes to determine what the trap is an Intuition save is needed, and if successful can state what the trap is and may be able to disarm it. :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 :Dispel_Silence COST : 5 MODS : D,R When cast, this spell automatically dispels any magical silence within its area of effect. Furthermore, no silence spell will have effect within the area of effect for the duration of the spell. Area is a 15' Globe at the target point. This can be increased by buying more RANKS of the spell. Stealth FAILS inside a Dispell Silence Field. :Disruption COST : 15 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. Multiple Ranks may be bought PURELY so that the spell can penetrate a Pentagram. :Dry COST : 5 MODS : R Dry will dry any one garment or piece of clothing that is damp, wet or soaked, upto 3 square yards per RANK. It can also be used to dry out other objects that can become wet or damp, such as paper. If cast on a container or pool of liquid it will dry such out to some extent (upto one PINT of such). :Elemental_Burst_Of_Air COST : 1 MODS : R This causes at the target point a sudden burst of high pressured air, causing a concussive wave. All within 5' of the burst must save vs INTUITION or be stunned for 1 round per RANK of the spell. It otherwise causes no damage. Air elementals are unaffected by this spell. :Elemental_Burst_Of_Wood COST : 10 MODS : R This causes a wooden object to suddenly explode in a spray of splinters, doing 1d10 + 2 + RANK in damage to all within 5' of the object. It will only work on objects less than 20 lbs in weight. Armour IS applied against this non-magical damage. :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. :Ethereal Sight COST : 5 MODS : D Allows the caster to see into the nearby Ethereal Plane and perceive any Objects or beings therein. Range is unnecessary with this spell, unless casting it on another, as is Target. Sight range is Line Of Sight. This spell does NOT perceive invisible! :Everburning COST : 3 MODS : D,R This spell is cast on a currently burning log, candle or other natural (non-magical) flame source and will allow it to continue burning for the duration of the spell without consuming any of its material components in the process until the end of the spell. :Extinguish_Fire COST : 1 MODS : R This will extinguish any fire within range radius. :Fertility COST : 1 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) allowing conception to take place if a mating occurs within the duration of the spell. :Find_Animals COST : 1 MODS : N This spell allows the caster to state a particular kind of animal for the spell to set him into the right direction to find and an estimated distance to the nearest such creature at the time of casting. For example to find a Dog, a cat or a horse are all viable. The range that the spell can pick creatures within is a mile per RANK of the spell. :Find_Familiar COST : 20 MODS : N This spell enables the caster to summon a familiar to act as his aide and companion. Familiars are typically small creatures, such as cats, frogs, ferrets, crows, hawks, snakes, owls, ravens, toads, weasels, or even mice. A creature acting as a familiar can benefit a wizard, conveying its sensory powers to its master, conversing with him, and serving as a guard/scout/spy as well. A wizard can have only one at a time, and he has no control over what sort of creature answers the summoning, if any at all come. The creature is always magically intelligent and its bond with the wizard confers upon it an exceptionally long life. The wizard receives the heightened senses of the familiar, which grants the wizard a bonus to all surprise die rolls. The wizard has an empathic link with the familiar and can issue mental commands at a distance of up to one mile. Note that responses from the familiar are fairly basic--which able to communicate simple thoughts, these are often overwhelmed by instinctual responses. Thus a ferret spying on a band of orcs might lose its train of thought upon sighting a mouse. Certainly its communications to its master would be tinged with fear of the "big ones" it was spying on! The caster can see through the familiar's eyes. When the familiar is in physical contact with the wizard, it gets the wizards saving throws against special attacks. If the familiar dies, the wizard must successfully roll an immediate Hardiness check. If the familiar is an animal type then they lose 1 HTK in damage from the loss. Unlike most spells, the finding of the familiar is actually a Rite, When the wizard decides to find a familiar, s/he must load a brass brazier with charcoal. When this is burning well,s/he adds incense and herbs. The spell incantation is then begun and must be continued until the familiar comes or the casting time is finished. The GM secretly determines all results. Note that familiars are not inherently magical, nor does a dispell magic spell send them away, Deliberate mistreatment, failure to feed and care for the familiar, or continuous unreasonable demands have adverse effects on the familiars relationship with its master. Purposely arranging the death of one's own familiar incurs great disfavor from certain powerful entities, with dire results. D100 Roll Familiar * Sensory Powers 01-25 House Cat Excellent night vision and superior hearing 26-29 Crow Excellent vision 30-39 Raven " 40-44 Rook " 45-47 Magpie " 48-49 Catbird " & +10% voice & animal mimicry 50-54 Hawk Very superior distance vision 55-61 Owl Night vision, superior hearing 62-64 Toad Wide-angle vision 65-69 Weasel Superior hearing & very superior olfactory 70-74 Fox Night Vision 75-79 Ferret Superior Olfactory, +1 Initiative rolls 80-83 Mongoose +1 Prowness 84 garter snake olfactory 85-89 wolf Night Vision 90-92 Snake, constrictor Superior olfactory 93 Skunk Night Vision 94 Wolverine +3 to all Initiative rolls 95 bat Voice of the bat ability 96-00 Dog Superior olfactory (+5% tracking) :Find_Plant COST : 3 MODS : N This spell allows the caster to state a particular kind of plant for the spell to set him into the right direction to find and an estimated distance to the nearest such creature at the time of casting. For example to find Oak Trees, Basil, or strawberries are all viable. The range that the spell can pick creatures within is a mile per RANK of the spell. :Find_Water COST : 3 MODS : D,R When casting this spell, to reduce costs, a tool is often used, the diviner grasps two ends of a Y-shaped stick. The remaining end twists around to point in the direction of the nearest source of fresh water within the spell range. The branch can twist but twenty degrees, and then the diviner will feel a tug in the direction of the water. The diviner can specify a minimum amount of water to seek (greater than the amount in a human body, for example). :Fire_Grenade COST : 25 MODS : N This spell is another arsonist tool - it creates a golf-ball sized yellow crystal. This crystal can be thrown and upon striking a surface it explodes into a bright yellow fireball that does 1d10 damage +1 per RANK of the spell. The initial blast area is a 5' radius +1 per RANK of the spell. :Fire_Trap COST : 15 MODS : N This is cast on any closable item (book, box, bottle, chest, door, backpack etc). When the container is opened by anyone EXCEPT the caster it activates the trap, causing a 5' radius explosion of flame that will do 1d10 Damage +1 per RANK of the Spell. The item is NOT harmed by this explosion. Once it has been triggered the spell ends. :Fire_Visions COST : 25 MODS : N This is cast upon a bonfire or other large fire source. The caster will enter into a trance-like state watching the flames. They will then see visions of their Celtic Gods and Goddesses and be told something of importance to them. If they, at the start of the spell, state an intended need from the visions, and make a roll vs Religion skill - if successful they will find out what they need. Else they receive a random vision or piece of information from their gods. Among other things this is a means for a Druid to learn a new spell, expended experience when knowledge is implanted upon them from their divinities.... :Flare COST : 5 MODS : R This causes a bright flare to occur at the designated site, giving off daylight intensity light for the next round. This throws off infravision for the next 3 rounds, and causes 1d10 damage to Undead within a 60' radius of the flare. It will not harm normal creatures, but if directed on or at one, will blind them for the next round. If Fired Directly at an Undead and striking it it will do 3d10 damage. :Flash COST : 3 MODS : D,R,T Victims failing their saving throw are blinded due to a flash of light that appears in their eyes. (Save is vs INT). Targets chosen on this spell do NOT have to be next to each other. Unless skilled at Blind Fighting they will be considered to be at prowness 1 for all actions for the duration. :Flavor_Food_&_Drink COST : 3 MODS : R This allows the caster to change the flavor of any food or drinking substance, so that it may be more or less edible to those to consume it. The flavoring can be as simple as the addition of a single spice to the taste (ex: pepper) or as complex as a major change (Milk that tastes chocolate, Beer that tastes like buttermilk, Wine that tastes like blood). The effect does NOT change the nature of the Food or drink, merely the flavor, so this spell cannot be used to smoke fresh fish or to salt it (but can make such TASTE as such). The taste effect becomes permanent unless countered by another casting of the spell to change it again. :Fog_Vision COST : 3 MODS : D Allows the caster to see clearly thru any smoke or fog as if it wasn't there so it has no obscurement value. :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. :Fortify_Armour COST : 15 MODS : D This spell is cast on armour or clothing to enhance its ability to absorb and withstand damage from physical attacks. It can ONLY be cast once on each item - when it expires in duration the item itself will decay into dust. It adds 2 Absorption/rank and that times 10 in structural damage capacity. Additional ranks increase the SDC by another 10 (at rank 3 its SDC = Roll * 30). Fortified Armour cannot be dispelled. :Free_Action COST : 10 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. :Gentle_Rains COST : 3 MODS : D This spell is cast with a non-standard RANGE and NO TARGETS option. Once cast it causes, outside a gentle rain to fall from the sky (creating clouds if needed on the first round) in an area of 1 mile radius per RANK of the spell. This continues for the duration. It will negate a DROUGHT* spell instantly in the process. :Grounding COST : 10 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. :Grove_Sanctuary_Rite COST : 25 MODS : N This spell is cast by a mage to establish a place of power where they can be assured of relative safety and capability to practice their art. Once created the mage cannot create another such Sanctum while it exists. A Grove offers MANY benefits to a mage, and should be established in secluded secluded locale to assist in its magics. Within their grove a mage will be instantly alerted to ANY intrusion into it by anyone or anything, and will know if they have come with hostile intent. Anyone performing an attack, theft or casting against a mage within their grove is -25% to do such, while the mage is at +25% to perform any castings against them. Meditation within ones own grove adds +1 power point per hour; All spellcastings are at +25% to succeed (compounds with any other modifiers to improve success). To enter a grove without permission of the owner must be done as if trying to face against a sanctuary spell, that is one must save vs INT to cross its barriers and wards. Note that a mage will ALWAYS know if there is currently an intruder inside their grove, no matter the distance to them. The Sanctum can be a maximum of 100 cubic yards per RANK of the spell. Spells cast from outside into a Grove have a 25% chance of reflecting back at the source - EVEN in the case of ritual spells. Undead cannot cross the barriers of a grove without permission of the owner AT ALL. While inside their grove a mage is also considered +10 to their APP for Presence sake. Groves CANNOT be dispelled thru normal means. The rite must be performed in reverse and of equal or greater rank to the original casting. :Heal_Animals_Fully COST : 20 MODS : R This will heal an animal body of ALL wounds and damage, but does not remove diseases and poisons present in the body. Target will awake and be fully functional. This cannot be cast on something that is dead, if dropped below -10 HTK they are dead and cannot be brought back this way. To the above cost it additionally costs 1 point per point healed. :Healing_Sleep COST : 25 MODS : R This spell is cast on a willing, wounded recipient only and causes them to fall into a coma-like sleep which will last for 10 hours. During this time the recipient's body is working at an accelerated rate to heal itself and it will heal 3d10 of wounds. There is NO way to bring the subject out of the sleep, so unless you are in a safe place this spell is NOT recommended! Additional ranks reduce the time of slumber by an hour each (Max of 5 ranks). :Herb_Enhancement COST : 10 MODS : N This spell is only useful if the Shaman has Herbology. It allows them to take any natural herb and multiply its normal affects a hundred fold. Thus an herb that is used to stop bleeding will actually partially heal an open wound (for 1d10 effect); an herb that helps with upset stomaches will cure nausea entirely (even from Stinking Cloud); an herb that is poisonous becomes VERY poisonous and requires a save to avoid fatality if consumed/injected, and so forth. Once enhanced the herb will remain enhanced. :Hold_Portal COST : 25 MODS : D,R This spell magically bars a door, gate, or valve of wood, metal, or stone. The magical closure holds the portal fast, just as if it were securely closed and locked. Any extra-planar creature (dijinni, elemental, etc.) can shatter the spell and burst open the portal at will. A knock spell or a successful dispel magic spell can negate the hold portal. Held portals can be broken physically or battered down. :InFertility COST : 1 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. :IronMind COST : 5 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. :Leap COST : 12 MODS : D,R When this spell is cast the individual is empowered with the ability to leap. The distance the individual is able to leap is 20' per RANK bought of the spell, forward, backward or straight up. One Jump per round of the spells duration can be made. Also at the end of the leap the individual will always land without falling damage. :Limb_Running COST : 3 MODS : D This allows the caster to travel across any wooden surface safely, upto a 90 degree angle, as if on normal ground. They can move at full speed and need make no PROW rolls against the terrain while doing so. :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. :Magic_Eye COST : 15 MODS : D By means of this spell the caster, creates a "third eye" much like the spell wizard eye except that it remains in a specific location once cast. It can be triggered in two ways, one is a "pre defined" event occurring, such as some creature passing in front of it. The second can be done from anywhere on the same plane, by willing it to activate. Once activated the eye lasts its duration The "eye" sees as well as the caster, if caster can see normally invisible so can the eye, magic enhancements do not work through the Magic Eye, such as spectacles or detect invisible. The mage, while concentrating will see thru the eye clearly, when not, it becomes a ghostly mental image... If the caster has more than one eye only one may be active - activating a second one will end the first ones usage. :Mason's_Words_Of_Magic_Deconstruction COST : 25 MODS : N This is a complex series of sounds that MUST be uttered vocally by the caster to be effective at a target MAGICAL OBJECT. It will deconstruct the item, unweaving the magics that make it functional, turning it into a non-charged item. This spell fails within a silence field. :Message_Scroll COST : 20 MODS : N This spell will transport a scroll to the named being it is intended for instantly, no matter which plane they are on (except for the Astral and dream planes). The name of the target being is the vital factor. :Mind_Guard COST : 15 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, Detect Deryni, Detect Spirit, Nude Mood, Possession, Quantum Leap, Spook, Steal Spell, and even Taunt. :Morale_Boost COST : 7 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. :Night_Sight COST : 3 MODS : D,R,T This allows the caster and targets to see as well at night as in day. It does NOT help against magical darkness.... :No_Trespassing COST : 5 MODS : N When this informational spell is cast the mage is immediately told if he/she is trespassing on private property and if so exactly who owns the property. :Nude_Mood COST : 25 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. :Phantasmal_Force COST : 25 MODS : D,R This spell creates the illusion of any object, creature, or force, as long as it is within the boudaries of the spell's area of effect, being upto a 40 cubic feet in size per RANK of the Spell. The illusion is visual and affects all believing creatures (undead are immune) that view it. It does not create sound, smell, or temperature. Effects that depend of these senses usually fail. The illusion lasts until struck by an opponent--unless the spellcaster causes the illusion to react appropriately--or until the wizard ceases concentration upon the spell (due to desire, moving, or a successful attack that causes damage) or due to its duration ending. Creatures that disbelieve the illusion see it for what it is. Creatures believing the illusion are subject to its effects. The illusionary effect can be moved by the caster within the limits of the area of effect. The GM has to rule on the effectiveness of this spell. :Plant_Growth COST : 25 MODS : D,R When cast on any plant, sprout or seeds it will cause such to grow to full size instantly. If the plant is full grown already then it will DOUBLE the size of plant, but only for the duration. It cannot be cast upon dead plants, only living ones. :Poison_Thorns COST : 20 MODS : R This creates a spray of poisonous plant thorns at the target. 1d10 such thorns are created per RANK of the spell. A prowness roll is made by the target against EACH thorn. A Failed roll means they were scratched by the thorn and receive 1d10 poison damage (Dwarves and similarly poison resistant creatures are unaffected by this attack in that they will ONLY receive 1 point damage per thorn, period). ARMOUR does not help vs this attack, but a SHIELD may be used to deflect the entire attack if successful otherwise rule applies as above. Thorns are NOT reusable. :Pooka COST : 25 MODS : N A Pooka is a created spirit, in the shape of an animal or mythical creature, which takes on an animal-like intelligence and obeys the commands of its creator. Besides the initial energy cost to create it the Caster also must spend permanently 1 Magic Capacity Point (or the 250 eps equiv) so that it will be self-sustaining. The Pooka can be used as a guardian of a grove, of the creators home or some such. It is primarily useful against Non-mundanes, But does affect mundanes slightly by its presence. Non-Mundanes will become nervous in its presence and may be 'spooked' into leaving the area (saves vs INT being needed by them) from a mild fear effect. Non-Mundanes may perceive the creature as it sits upon the Astral Plane. It can reach out and affect a non-mundane on the material plane or affect Astral travellers. HTK 20/Rank Magic Resistance 5%/Rank Initiative Base 25 Damage Attack 1d10 vs Material Non-Mundanes 1d10 + 1/Rank Vs Astral The attack may appear different based on the form: A Panther would claw attack, a Dragon would breathe fire, a Spider would Bite, etc. While the caster is present the pooka can also act as an Unseen servant of sorts for them. Pookas can ONLY be harmed by Astral harming spells. They cannot be charmed, held or entrapped. The Druid MUST sacrifice to them on the FULL MOON each month a Quantity of alcoholic beverage to help sustain their existance (spirits for the spirit!). A Pooka can produce poltergeist like effects if that is the instruction left it instead of actual combat, annoying beings. :Preservation COST : 5 MODS : N This is cast upon a container holding food, a potion, a liquid of some sort or herbs and spices and will prevent their decaying from their current state for one week plus one day per rank. It will handle upto 1 gallons of said material per RANK, and can be used on multiple containers upto that size factor. :Protection_from_Constriction COST : 3 MODS : D When cast, a Protection from Constriction spell will mitigate crushing damage taken each round from a single attack form. Up to five points per rank of the spell is deducted from crushing damage. Note that this does not mitigate damage from crushing weapons or falling; it will protect against constriction, bear hugs, Bigby's Crushing Hand, or any similar gradual compression. :Protection_From_Spirits COST : 15 MODS : D,R,T This spell will protect the caster or subject target from all damage and draining effects inflicted by a non-corporeal being, including wraiths, ghosts, spectres, astrally projecting mages and the like for the duration. Even spell effects used by any such creatures will fail to work against the protected. :Remove_Curse COST : 25 MODS : D,R This removes ANY curse type spell on a being or item permanently. :Remove_Fear COST : 3 MODS : R,T This removes the effects of ALL Fear spells and powers affecting a being. :Resist_Cold COST : 5 MODS : D,R,T This spell lasts for the duration or until the spell has absorbed 100 points of cold damage to protect the target from harm. :Sandrunning COST : 1 MODS : D Allows the caster to travel along loose sand or Dust as if they were on a paved road for the duration, able to move without any problems with sinking or floundering. :Sedate_Animal COST : 7 MODS : D,R,T This allows the caster to cause ANY animal intelligence creature to collapse asleep for the duration (subject gets a HARD save vs the effect). Additional RANKS minus 10% from the save of the target animal. :See_Invisible COST : 1 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. :Shape_Wood COST : 20 MODS : R This spell allows the caster to shape an existing quantity of wood to suit their own desires and needs. The wood can be reformed, but its mass cannot be increased in the process of the spell (it can be REDUCED though). Thus a crossbow might be shaped and its wooden parts turned into a large bowl (the metal parts would fall off in the process), a plank might be made into a quarterstaff, a table could be made into a chair or a chair into a wooden shield. Once affected the results remain for good. The spell does NOT change the quality of the wood or its type in the process. This spell can also NEGATE the effects of WARP_WOOD* :Sleep COST : 10 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 maximum speed. This means they get a +20 to all initiative rolls. :Spell_Shield COST : 25 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_Trace COST : 10 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. :Spike_Stones COST : 25 MODS : R This spell transforms 1d10/rank ordinary rocks of baseball size or smaller into dangerous traps that activate when stepped on. DURATION is not used with this spell. Each of the affected stones will, when a weight of 20 lbs or greater presses upon them, have nasty spikes protrude from their surface like caltrops of a larger size. These will do 2d10 damage each when stepped on. The spikes are stone in nature, extensions of the rock, and remain outward after being sprung. They cannot be reused. :Starlight COST : 3 MODS : D This spell illuminates an area as a cloudless outdoor night sky filled with stars. This light is pale and wan, and dilutes vision mostly to black and white. Full visual acuity is possible only out to a range of 10 yards, but general identification can be made out to 20 yards. Stationary figures can be made out at 40 yards, and movement detected out to 80 yards. Intervening cover will, of course, reduce sighting distances accordingly. This light does not interfere with infravision, and there are ample shadows within the area of effect to hide in. The illusionary component of the spell creates the appearance of an actual starry night sky. :Sterilize COST : 5 MODS : R This spell, only recently developed, is used to deal not with beings but with objects. It allows the quick killing of any germs or disease oriented spells and effects on an object, preventing them from spreading diseases, plagues etc. It is often used on medical tools, clothing and the like used with a diseased patient. Each additional RANK allows another object to be affected by the casting. :Stinking_Cloud COST : 12 MODS : D,R When a stinking cloud is cast the mage causes a billowing mass of nauseous vapors to come into being in a 10' radius circle at the point of targeting (additional 10'/Rank of spell). Any creature within the cloud (except those who cannot smell or breathe) are helpless as long as they remain inside the cloud, retching and coughing. Once outside the cloud it takes a full round before the victim of such to be able to act other than movement. The cloud remains for the duration, unless blowing away by breezes etc :SunScreen COST : 10 MODS : D,R,T This spell was, it is believed, developed by a Drow mage to protect against the effects of the daytime sun. It prevents the hindrance to eyesight caused by extremely bright sun by partially polarizing the subjects eyes when in extreme light (It also protects against all FLASH type effects that blind momentarily by bright light) and also prevents skin burning problems from extreme sun. Besides it uses for Drow it has also proved useful to mages in the Desert or Wastelands areas where the sun is VERY direct and it helps against snow blindness too. :Taunt COST : 15 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. :Trackless COST : 1 MODS : D,R,T This spell prevents the caster or target from leaving footprints of any kind, including the heat traces visible by infravision, as their appendages do not quite touch the surface they are passing over, and thus leave no prints or residue. :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. :Treacherous_Tripwire COST : 10 MODS : D One wire (up to 10' long) can be stretched across a hall, or such. The wire becomes camouflaged -- undetectable w/o find traps. The first creature to attempt to pass must save vs. Prowness or be caught when the wire springs free. The magical wire will twine tightly about the ankles of its victim, tripping him. If the victim saves then the trap remains set until triggered or until its duration expires. It must then be tediously untangled (or sawed loose) which will take at least 3-6 rounds under ideal conditions. If hacked loose in combat, it will take 3 rounds. Once untangled/broken the wire will fade away into nothingness. :Tree_Speech COST : 25 MODS : D This allows the caster to establish a mental conversational link with a Tree to request of it information or to provide information to it. Thus a mage might learn of all who passed by such a tree, who caused it harm, how long since an event occurred etc. The tree can either speak in words or in images to the caster, dependent on its own inclination. The spell works on anything from a seedling to a full grown tree but fails against dead wood. :Tree_Swipe COST : 5 MODS : D,R,T By use of this spell, the caster will control a tree branch for the duration of the spell. The caster can make the branch wave, attack, fan a small breeze, etc. If the branch attacks, it does so with a prowness of 75% and will do 1d10+2 damage. This spell works only on full size trees. If multiple TARGETS are purchased they can only be applied to other branches on the same tree. :Unsprain_Limb COST : 15 MODS : N This will remove the swelling, pain and detrimental effects of a sprained ankle or wrist on the caster or touched being. :Voice_of_the_Bat COST : 12 MODS : D This spell grants the caster the ability to use sonar to "see" and move safely at a normal rate in the dark, even in magical darkness. The caster can tell size and general shape of objects up to 10 yards away in any direction s/he faces. The caster must actively concentrate to "see" her/his surroundings, but merely ceasing concentration does not end the spell, and the caster may resume the sonar again within the spell's duration. :Wall_Of_Thorns COST : 25 MODS : R Castable only outdoors on open dirt or natural stone, or indoors on a surface of Wood (floor) this spell causes huge thorny plants to rise up in a circle 10' radius per RANK and 5' tall (+1 foot per rank) Maximum (casters choice) around the selected target point on the surface. This surrounds the area. Anything trying to pass through must do 25 points of damage with spell, fire, or cutting/chopping weapons to a section of it to break thru. Anything trying to climb over it or being thrown against it in some way or otherwise coming into contact with the thorns will receive 2d10 damage and have to save vs HARDINESS or take another 1d10 of poison damage from them. The wall lasts until destroyed and is otherwise non-magical in nature. If grown on a wooden surface removing it will damage the wood of the floor as they have grown FROM it. :Weakness_Understanding COST : 15 MODS : D This spell grants the caster the ability to perceive the weakest points of construction on an object or structure or person. While it is active they can apply the knowledge to their attacks on such with any physical attack, causing +1 damage per attack per rank they know the spell at. :Wild_Deer_Speed COST : 1 MODS : D,R This spell confers the speed of a deer upon the spell caster. It allows the caster or target being to increase his or her running rate to twice their normal running rate. Also, while under this spell's effect, the caster/target does not become fatigued or winded by running at such a fast pace. Furthermore, they can leap forward for 10' + 2' per rank when running. :Wither_Plantlife COST : 15 MODS : N This spell kills all normal vegetation within an area of 100 square feet per Rank, in a circle from the targeted spot. Trees receive a 25% chance of surviving. Treants suffer 1d10 points of damage per RANK of the spell. :Wound_Closure COST : 15 MODS : R,T This spell closes the wounds of the recipient to prevent bleeding and infection, incidentally curing 1d10 of hardiness damage. All of the victim's wounds will be closed by a single casting. Further application isn't possible to increase the healing effect.