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| Arcane spellcasters do not need to "prepare" spells. Casting a spell requires a spellcasting check, at least one free hand, and some magic components or a [[wands|focus]]. Spells are more or less powerful, noted by spell level. Failing the check triggers a [[mishap|mishap with unintended consequences]], and the spellcaster can’t attempt spells of that spell spell level again until they take a safe rest. | Arcane spellcasters do not need to "prepare" spells. Casting a spell requires a spellcasting check, at least one free hand, and some magic components or a [[wands|focus]]. Spells are more or less powerful, noted by spell level. Failing the check triggers a [[mishap|mishap with unintended consequences]], and the spellcaster can’t attempt spells of that spell spell level again until they take a safe rest. |
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| ===== Spellcasting Checks ===== | |
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| Spells require a spellcasting check with a | |
| DC = 10 + spell’s level. | |
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| Failure triggers a mishap with unintended | |
| consequences, and the spellcaster can’t | |
| attempt spells of that spell level again until | |
| they take a safe rest. The GM has wide latitude about the results of any mishaps. They may choose to require a [[mishap|roll on an appropriate Magical Mishap Table]] or | |
| simply describe what malady the PC suffers. | |
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| The result of the spellcasting check is used | |
| to determine the success of a targeted spell, | |
| comparing the result to the target’s defense | |
| (e.g. 10 + a monster's RESISTANCE or a target’s relevant modifier). In | |
| this way a spellcasting check is both to see if | |
| the PC can successfuly cast and hit a target. | |
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| All scholars know and can cast 3 | All scholars know and can cast 3 |
| Spellcasting PCs know a number of spells | Spellcasting PCs know a number of spells |
| based on the PC’s and spell level. Known | based on the PC’s and spell level. Known |
| spells can be cast by the spellcaster. | spells can be cast by the spellcaster. When the spellcaster gains a level they can choose a spell they know and replace it with another spell of the same level that they have learned to cast. |
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| ^PC Level^1st^2nd^3rd^4th^5th^ | ^PC Level^1st^2nd^3rd^4th^5th^ |
| ==== Cantrips ==== | ==== Cantrips ==== |
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| * [[spell_descriptions#bend_favor|Bend Favor]] - Briefly charm someone | * [[spell_descriptions#bend_favor|Bend Favor]] - You briefly charm someone |
| * [[spell_descriptions#discern_magic|Discern Magic]] - You sense the location of all nearby magic | * [[spell_descriptions#discern_magic|Discern Magic]] - You sense the location of all nearby magic |
| * [[spell_descriptions#dowsing|Dowsing]] - Learn the direction to the nearest ground water, buried metals, gemstones, or gravesites | * [[spell_descriptions#dowsing|Dowsing]] - You learn the direction to the nearest ground water, buried metals, gemstones, or gravesites |
| * [[spell_descriptions#Flickerheat|Flickerheat]] - Weakly transfer heat; light a candle, cool cup of water | * [[spell_descriptions#Flickerheat|Flickerheat]] - You weakly transfer heat |
| * [[spell_descriptions#ghostly_hand|Ghostly Hand]] - Subtle Force Telekinesis. Move up to 10lbs 30’ away Concentration | * [[spell_descriptions#ghostly_hand|Ghostly Hand]] - You move up to 10lbs 30’ away with your mind |
| * [[spell_descriptions#ghost_sight|Ghost Sight]] - By taking an action and concentrating, the spellcaster can sense any nearby incorporeal spirits and demons (S) | * [[spell_descriptions#ghost_sight|Ghost Sight]] - By taking an action and concentrating, the spellcaster can sense any nearby incorporeal spirits and demons (S) |
| * [[spell_descriptions#Illumination|Illumination]] - Creates torchlight from your hand. Concentration | * [[spell_descriptions#Illumination|Illumination]] - Creates torchlight from your hand. Concentration |
| * [[spell_descriptions#Legerdemain|Legerdemain]] - Perform subtle illusions: teleport coin to a different pocket, change colors | * [[spell_descriptions#Legerdemain|Legerdemain]] - You may perform subtle illusions |
| * [[spell_descriptions#read_aura|Read Aura]] - Vaguely learn target's mood, motivation, and health | * [[spell_descriptions#read_aura|Read Aura]] - You vaguely learn target's mood, motivation, and health |
| * [[spell_descriptions#whispermind|Whispermind]] - Send a brief psychic message and get a response from 1 target up to 120' away | * [[spell_descriptions#whispermind|Whispermind]] - You send a brief psychic message and get a response from 1 target up to 120' away |
| ==== First Level ==== | ==== First Level ==== |
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| * [[spell_descriptions#dispel_arcanum|Dispel Arcanum]] - Remove one spell or effect (C) | * [[spell_descriptions#dispel_arcanum|Dispel Arcanum]] - Remove one spell or effect (C) |
| * [[spell_descriptions#flurry|Flurry]] - 1D6/level cold damage in 15' diameter, check for half damage (C) | * [[spell_descriptions#flurry|Flurry]] - 1D6/level cold damage in 15' diameter, check for half damage (C) |
| * [[spell_descriptions#hex|Hex]] - Deal extra damage whenever a target is harmed (A,S) | * [[spell_descriptions#hex|Hex]] - Deal 1D6/level extra damage whenever a target is harmed (A,S) |
| * [[spell_descriptions#locate|Locate]] - Find nearby creatures and things (C) | * [[spell_descriptions#locate|Locate]] - Find nearby creatures and things (C) |
| * [[spell_descriptions#mind_reading|Mind Reading]] - Learn someone's thoughts (A,S) | * [[spell_descriptions#mind_reading|Mind Reading]] - Learn someone's thoughts (A,S) |
| ==== Zoroastrian Hymns ==== | ==== Zoroastrian Hymns ==== |
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| - [[spell_descriptions#spiritual_flame|Spiritual Flame]] - A 15' cone of fire does 1D8 fire damage for each spellcaster level to all beings who are not true believers. (A) | - [[spell_descriptions#spiritual_flame|Spiritual Flame]] - A 15' cone of fire does 1D8/level fire (A) |
| - [[spell_descriptions#aura_of_asha|Aura of Asha]] - Roll a magic attack against everyone in 30'. Any creature affected can't speak a deliberate lie while the spell is in effect. The spellcaster knows whether each creature succeeds or fails. Requires Concentration. (A) | - [[spell_descriptions#aura_of_asha|Aura of Asha]] - While you concentrate, all within 30' can't lie (A) |
| - [[spell_descriptions#Flame of the Faithful|Flame of the Faithful]] - All except true believers in 20’ radius of a point in visual range take 1d6/lvl radiant damage on a successful magical attack roll. (A) | - [[spell_descriptions#Flame of the Faithful|Flame of the Faithful]] - All in 20’ radius take 1d6/lvl radiant (A) |
| - [[spell_descriptions#Vohu Manah|Vohu Manah]] - All henchmen and retainers of the spellcaster within the 30' commanding aura are immune from fear, gain a +2 AC, Add +2 to hit, and +2 to the damage of each attack. Requires Concentration. (C) | - [[spell_descriptions#Vohu Manah|Vohu Manah]] - While you concentrate all your hench within the 30' fight better (C) |
| - [[spell_descriptions#Divine Immolation|Divine Immolation]] - All beings in a 15' radius from the spellcaster who are not true believers take 2D6/level radiant (A) | - [[spell_descriptions#Divine Immolation|Divine Immolation]] - All beings in 20' radius from you take 2D6/level radiant (A) |
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| * [[spell_descriptions#brainfood|Brainfood]] - Gain access to a dead creature's memories (R) | * [[spell_descriptions#brainfood|Brainfood]] - Gain access to a dead creature's memories (R) |
| * [[spell_descriptions#create_imp|Create Imp]] - This ritual can be used to create a demonic servant (R) | * [[spell_descriptions#create_imp|Create Imp]] - This ritual can be used to create a demonic servant (R) |
| | * [[spell_descriptions#demonic hammers|Demonic Hammers]] - Target takes 2D6 bludgeoning and is pushed 5' (A) |
| * [[spell_descriptions#circles_of_necromancy|First Circle Necromancy]] - This ritual turns a dead body into a lesser guardian corpse (R) | * [[spell_descriptions#circles_of_necromancy|First Circle Necromancy]] - This ritual turns a dead body into a lesser guardian corpse (R) |
| * [[spell_descriptions#mordant_vomit|Mordant Vomit]] - Puke 1D12/3 levels acid damage at target within 5' (A) | * [[spell_descriptions#mordant_vomit|Mordant Vomit]] - Puke 1D12/3 levels acid damage at target within 5' (A) |
| | * [[spell_descriptions#Razor Spiral|Razor Spiral]] - All within 15' at the beginning of your turn take 1D8 slashing (C) |
| | * [[spell_descriptions#Synesthesia|Synesthesia]] - Victims' senses are overwhelmed making them easier to hit (A) |
| * [[spell_descriptions#torment|Torment]] - Victim writhes in pain for as long as you chant (A) | * [[spell_descriptions#torment|Torment]] - Victim writhes in pain for as long as you chant (A) |
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