Mage Spell Glossary
Aversion (TOW)
Any creature that this spell is cast upon whose Will is less than that of the caster will instantly feel a strong aversion to the caster. The target will not approach or attack the caster and will back off if the caster approaches. This effect lasts for five minutes.
Awareness
This raises the target's Awareness by five for one hour.
Barkskin
This spell gives the target one hit of magical protection. The next one blow that would otherwise affect the target is absorbed without damage. The target must acknowledge being hit by announcing that the blow was absorbed through protection.
Spells such as Stun Bolt will cancel out this spell, while Lightning Bolt (since it delivers two hits) will cancel the spell and allow one hit to penetrate.
This spell lasts until one hit is absorbed (as above) or until 48 hours pass.
Blink
This spell causes everyone in the area except the caster to close their eyes while one of them (caster's choice) slowly counts to five. During this period the caster may move to anywhere within line of sight of their original position, as long as the destination is not within six feet of another animate creature. At the end of five seconds, everyone opens their eyes and play resumes. The caster must remain in the same posture during this spell (i.e., whistle in mouth and spell book in hand).
Blink is a spell that allows fast motion, not teleportation. Blink cannot be used to travel through keyholes, up floors, through walls or solid objects—anywhere the caster cannot run to in five seconds. Moreover, the caster is not freed from movement restrictions such as lost legs or the Lame disadvantage. For example, if the caster would ordinarily have to crawl to pass through a space, they must crawl while in the Blink spell.
Camouflage
This spell makes the target invisible, provided that the target is standing next to a large object during the casting. To remain invisible, the target must keep both feet still and hold both hands up in the "invisible" sign.
Once the target moves either foot or drops the invisible sign to attack, pick pockets, cast spells, etc., the spell is negated. In other words, once you remove one of your hands from your head to do anything, or move from the spot where the spell was cast on you, the spell ends. The spell expires regardless after 48 hours.
Remember also that this spell makes you invisible but not silent.
Charm (TOW)
This spell lets the caster charm any one sentient creature whose Will is weaker than the caster's. The target will honor and adore the caster and be friendly and helpful, assisting the caster in any reasonable request. This spell ends if the caster orders the charmed target into danger or to do something that strongly conflicts with the target's moral values.
The spell ends after five minutes, and the target will leave the spell with a positive opinion of the caster. If this spell is successful, the target will be unaware that it was cast.
Command (TOW)
This spell lets the caster issue any two-word command of the form "[verb] [object]" that the target must perform if the target's Will is lower than the caster's. For example, the caster might order "Stay here," "Kill them," or "Obey me."
This will affect any creature regardless of language difficulties. This spell will not cause instant death.
Profane words or concepts will result in a spell fumble. (Remember not to cast spells that would violate the Player Conduct code or that would force other players to do so.)
This spell effect wears off in one hour, whether or not the command has been completed.
Determine Potion
When this spell is cast on a single potion, it allows the caster to read the state-of-being scroll on the potion without drinking the potion. The caster may not show the state-of-being scroll to anyone else.
Disintegrate
This spell utterly destroys the target and everything that the target was carrying, leaving nothing behind but a thin layer of black dust. The target's spirit is unaffected and may roam normally. This spell can also destroy inanimate objects, up to the mass of a large human. It will not affect certain magic items (e.g., blue-sock swords).
Dispel Magic (TOW)
This spell removes the lasting effects of all non-TOW spells affecting the target (including beneficial spells such as Stoneskin, Strengthen Will, and Wraith Form). It will remove the lasting effects of all TOW spells (such as Mana Block) that were cast with a Will less than or equal to the caster's Will. It will not cancel out Safe Retreat spells, Mana Vortex, or any other "immune to magic" spells or effects. This spell has no effect on most magic items.
Drop Item
This spell causes all items in the target's hand (left or right, specified by the caster) to be dropped to the ground immediately after the spell is cast. This spell is ineffective against any item strapped to the body, such as a shield. (Also, it may not be cast on spell books, as spell books are not in-game.)
Fling Item
This spell causes all items in the target's hand (left or right, specified by the caster) to be flung several yards away (being careful not to hit anyone) immediately after the spell is cast. The caster may specify where the item(s) are to be flung. If any item was strapped to a limb, the limb will be broken (and thus wounded) by the Fling. (Also, this spell may not be cast on spell books, as spell books are not in-game.)
Forget (TOW)
This lets the caster specify one event, period of time (no more than five minutes) or piece of information (no spells or skills) that the target must forget. This forgetfulness lasts until a successful Dispel Magic is cast.
If this spell is successful, the target will be unaware that it was cast.
Hallucination (TOW)
This spell lets the caster create a hallucination in the mind of any one sentient creature with a lower Will than the caster's. The hallucination must seem to be external to the target (i.e., targets can not be made to hallucinate that they are wounded or physically altered). The target will experience the hallucination completely and react appropriately; the hallucination may involve all of the senses. It is essential that the target role-play reacting as if the hallucination actually existed.
The spell lasts for five minutes. If this spell is successful, the target will be unaware that it was cast.
(Remember not to cast spells that would violate the Player Conduct code or that would force other players to do so.)
Heat Item
This spell causes all items in the target's hand (left or right, specified by the caster) to become hot. Hot items are unbearably painful to be near, and must be dropped before any other action can be taken. This effect lasts for five minutes or until dispelled (snow, water, and other mundane means will not help).
Heat Metal
This spell causes all metal on the target to become hot. Hot items are unbearably painful to be near, and must be dropped or removed before any other action can be taken. (Exception: the target does not have to remove basic clothing, such as shoes with metal parts.) This effect lasts for five minutes or until dispelled (snow, water, and other mundane means will not help).
Identify
This lets the caster read the state-of-being scroll on any item without actually using the item. The caster may not show the item description to anyone else.
Ignite Fire
This creates a magical fire that will ignite any one flammable item. The fire will consume an object within one minute unless the fire is put out. Corpses will burn to a crisp within five minutes. Magic items (except scrolls) will not burn. The caster should take any "burnt" item to the GMs as soon as is convenient; of course, it may not be stolen in the meantime.
Interrogate (TOW)
If the caster's Will is greater than the target's, this spell lets the caster ask three yes/no questions that the target must answer truthfully. If the target's Will is equal or greater, the target may choose to pretend that the spell took effect but answer the three questions with either answer. Action does not stop for the questions to be asked (thus, this spell would be difficult to use effectively in combat). The target will be aware that of the interrogation, even if the Test of Will succeeds.
Invisibility
This spell allows the target to move around an area without being seen. To signify you are invisible, make "antlers" on your head with your hands: with each hand in a fist, put your thumbs to your temples, and point your pinkies up. Attacking, attempting to pick pockets, casting spells, or any such action requiring your hands will negate the spell. In other words, once you remove one of your hands from your head to do anything, the spell ends. Remember also that this spell makes you invisible but not silent.
Invisibility lasts until canceled (as above) or when 48 hours pass.
Lightning Bolt
During the spell freeze, the caster tosses the material component at the target. If it hits a limb, that limb is damaged. If it hits the torso, the torso is wounded. This spell counts as two hits toward protection (e.g., it cancels out a Stoneskin or removes two hits from armor).
(Material component: a large beanbag or other approved item)
Lightning Strike
This spell causes lightning to fly from the caster's hand and strike the target's chest, causing a torso wound. This spell counts as two hits toward protection (e.g., it cancels out a Stoneskin or removes two hits from armor).
Magic Absorption
This spell causes the next offensive spell (even spells such as Dispel Magic) that would otherwise affect the target to be absorbed without effect. In the case of spells that affect multiple targets, only the target of the Magic Absorption will be protected—all other targets of the spell will be affected by it normally.
This effect will fade after 48 hours if no offensive spell is cast at the target.
Mana Gift
This spell transfers spell points, of a number equal to or less than the caster's level, from the caster to the target, who must be a willing spell caster of the same type (mage, cleric, or mystic) as the caster. This spell will not allow the target to have more than their maximum number of spell points; any extra spell points given are wasted.
Mass Aversion (TOW)
This spell acts as Aversion but affects one target per level of the caster, provided the targets are all near one another.
Mass Hallucination (TOW)
This spell acts as Hallucination but affects one target per level of the caster, provided the targets are all near one another. As with regular Hallucination, any targets upon whom the spell is successful will be unaware of the fact that the spell was cast upon them.
Mass Rootfoot
This spell acts as Rootfoot but affects one target per level of the caster, provided the targets are all near one another.
Mass Thunderclap
This spell acts as Thunderclap but affects one target per level of the caster, provided the targets are all near one another.
Memorize
This spell lets the caster memorize information by using a pen and paper to record it. A single casting of this spell allows the caster to memorize up to five minutes' worth of experiences. The caster may only memorize written material as fast as the player can read the words out-of-game (e.g., you can not quickly memorize an entire book by flipping its pages). Since the notes the caster makes represent memories, they may not be stolen or given or shown to anyone. Such memories last for 48 hours. (Anyone who is not Illiterate may write and take notes; this spell allows for "notes" that cannot be stolen.)
(Material component: pen and paper)
Paralysis
This spell causes the target to be entirely motionless. In this state, the target is completely vulnerable. This spell effect wears off in five minutes.
Piercing Bolt
During the spell freeze, the caster tosses the material component at the target. If it hits a limb, that limb is severed. If it hits the torso, the torso is wounded. Severed limbs can only be healed by Regenerate (Heal and Knit spells are too weak). This spell ignores armor and magical protection, and counts as five hits towards the natural protection of certain large or powerful beings.
(Material component: a large beanbag or other approved item)
Poison
This spell causes the target to be poisoned.
Poison Absorption
This spell causes the next dose of poison that would otherwise affect the target to be absorbed without harm. This effect will fade after 48 hours if the target is not poisoned.
Rootfoot
This spell causes one of the target's feet to remain rooted to the spot for five minutes. The target may not walk as the foot is rooted to the ground.
See Invisible
This spell lets the target see invisible creatures within sight range. This spell works for as long as the target holds both hands to their eyes, making "binoculars." The spell ends when the target removes their hands from their eyes or when 48 hours expire.
Shatter Limb
This spell shatters the bones in a caster-specified limb of the target, rendering it unusable. Shattered limbs are treated like severed limbs, and can only be healed by Regenerate (Heal and Knit spells are too weak). This spell ignores all protection.
Shrink
This spell causes a willing target to be shrunk, represented by the target being forced to their knees. (The character's legs are not actually wounded, but the player must walk about on their knees while the spell lasts.) The target may be able to fit into smaller places, be more easily carried, etc. The spell lasts until the caster or target end it, but no more than five minutes.
Slip
This causes the target to slip and fall backwards immediately after completion of the spell. Once lying completely supine (i.e., back touching the ground), the target may get up at will. Be careful with this spell—the target should not fall backwards if standing in an unsafe location.
Spell Block (TOW)
The target of this spell may not cast a single caster-specified spell (Combat or Noncombat) for five minutes. It affects all types of spell casting, but has no effect on magic items or the target's ability to use them.
Blocking a spell will block the Mass or fortified version of that spell, but not other similar spells.
Spell Immunity
This renders the target completely immune to all castings of a single caster-specified spell (even spells such as Dispel Magic). In the case of spells that affect multiple targets, only the target of the Spell Immunity will be protected—all other targets of the spell will be affected by it normally. This spell effect wears off after one hour.
An immunity to a spell will provide immunity to the Mass or fortified version of that spell, but not to other similar spells.
Stoneskin
This spell gives the target two hits of magical protection. The next two blows that would otherwise affect the target are absorbed without damage. The target must acknowledge being hit by announcing that the blows were absorbed through protection.
Spells such as Stun Bolt will only cancel half of this spell, leaving the target with one remaining hit of protection, while Lightning Bolt (since it delivers two hits) will cancel the spell completely.
This spell lasts until two hits are absorbed (as above) or until 48 hours pass.
Strong Grip
This spell makes the target immune to all Drop Item and Fling Item (but not Heat spells) spells and prevents anyone from forcibly removing items from the target's hands. This effect is temporarily neutralized for a hand if the target loses consciousness, becomes fatigued, or the arm is wounded. This spell effect wears off in one hour.
Stun Bolt
During the spell freeze, the caster tosses the material component at the target. If it hits a limb, that limb is stunned and unusable for 30 seconds. If it hits the torso, the target will be stunned and unconscious for 30 seconds. This spell counts as one hit towards protection (e.g., it cancels out a Barkskin or removes one hit from armor).
(Material component: a small beanbag or other approved item)
Stun Grasp
During the spell freeze, the caster attempts to touch the target. If the caster touches a limb, that limb is stunned and unusable for 30 seconds. If the caster touches the torso, the target will be stunned and unconscious for 30 seconds. This spell counts as one hit towards protection (e.g., it cancels out a Barkskin or removes one hit from armor).
Suggestion (TOW)
This spell lets the caster instill a one-sentence belief into the mind of a target with a Will less than the caster's. This belief will last until a Dispel Magic spell is cast or evidence that contradicts the suggestion is clearly presented to the target.
If this spell is successful, the target will be unaware that it was cast.
(Remember not to cast spells that would violate the Player Conduct code or that would force other players to do so.)
Teleport
This spell allows the caster to travel instantaneously from the casting location to any location the caster knows by sight.
If the destination is an in-game location, the caster must proceed immediately towards it, not stopping for anything along the way. The caster reenters play immediately upon reaching the spot. While out-of-game, the player should display a Reality Flag. Parts of the game may remain in the spell freeze while the caster is in transit (to simulate the instantaneous effect of the spell).
If the destination is an out-of-game location, the caster has effectively left game play and must inform a GM. The character may not return in-game for the rest of the event without special GM permission.
Teleport spells are less effective if the destination is not well-known or is very far away. If your destination is an out-of-game location, a Teleport may not work if your acquaintance with the destination is brief (less than a few days) or if the destination is more than 200 miles from your current location. In these cases, no spell points will be used up in the failed attempt. If you are using a potion to teleport, your intended destination can be no more than 50 miles. (Note: these limitations may not apply at "One-Shot" games.)
Thunderclap
This spell causes the target to be knocked fully down, onto the back. Furthermore, the target will be dazed for 10 seconds. (During this time, the target may not get up or attack (including dealing blows and casting Combat spells), but may still defend (including blocking blows and casting Noncombat spells).)
Trap Resistance
This spell partially protects the target against all traps during the next one hour. If the target triggers a trap, they will receive one less limb wound than stated on the trap.
Wraith Form
This spell renders the target misty and insubstantial (like a spirit), represented by placing the grey spirit veil component over the target's head. Characters in wraith form cannot be harmed or affected by spells (even by others in wraith form). They may move about, speak, and continue to carry equipment; however, they may not fight, cast spells, pick up or drop items, or interact with the physical world in any way. (They may interact with food at mealtimes.) Like spirits, wraiths are not affected by winds, but may not pass through the soil—they stay on the ground and walk normally upon it.
This effect ends when the target wishes, when dispelled (i.e., by Dispel Magic), or when 48 hours pass.
(Material component: a grey spirit veil)