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Optional rules 1
Rule # 1: Optional Counter-Spell rule 1
Rule # 2: Increased Spell Failure 2
Rule # 3: Spell-books 2
Rule # 4: Reversing Spells 4
Rule # 5: 5th Level Spells 5
Rule # 6: Beyond 5th Level Spells 5
Rule # 7: Thieves 6
Deeper Mysteries 7
Mystery # 1: Lesser Spell Ritual 8
Mystery # 2: Harmonic and disharmonic casting 8 Mystery # 3: New Benefits for
Rituals 9
Mystery # 4: Durable Scrolls 9
Mystery # 5 Faerie Secrets 11
Mystery # 6 The Game of Antonyms 12
Magic and the Elements 16
Animancers & Necromancers 19
Diagram 1-1: Celestial Geometry 1 22
Diagram 1-2: Celestial Geometry 2 23
Random Planes 24
Random things & other useful charts 24
Table 1-17: Minor Demons 24
Table 1-18: Quick Reference: Spell Success 25
Table 1-19: Quick Reference: Spell Mishaps 25
Table 1-20: Random Spells 26
Patrons
The Queen of Battle 28
Invoke Patron 30
Patron Taint 31
Spell: Arrow Storm 32
Spell: Arcane Infiltrator 34
Gydrion the Wanderer 3 8
Invoke Patron 41
Patron Taint 43
Spell: Luminosity 44
Spell: Sustenance 47
Hound of Gydrion 49
Avridar, King of Air 52
Invoke Patron 54
Patron Taint 55
Aeromancers 56
Table 1-26: Weather Control 56
Brinae, Queen of Water 58
Invoke Patron 60
Patron Taint 61
Aquamancers 63
Found Knowledge 63
Hraalvid, King of Earth 64
Invoke Patron 66
Patron Taint 68
Geomancers 69
Earth’s Bounty (Knowledge) 69
Earth’s Bounty (Boons) 70
Kandri-sek, Queen of Fire 72
Invoke Patron 75
Patron Taint 76
Pyromancers 77
Table 1-28: Patron Rage 78
1st level Spells
Cloud of Fresh Air 93
Incomprehensible Babbling 121
Obscuring Mist 154
Pilfer Voice 162
Reduce 171
Rending 173
Runic Alphabet, Mortal (Lost Runes) 186
2nd level
Acid Resistance 82
Agility 88
Determined Locomotion 99
Electricity Resistance 108
First Aid 113
Mind Shield 150
Protection from (*) 168
Silence 192
Sonic Resistance 195
Wizard Lock 234
3rd level
Destroy Potion 96
Encrypt Magical Writing 111
Fynderlang’s Forceful Flinger 117
Lesser Devastation 123
Make Armor 145
Panoramic Proj ectile Protection 157
Paroxysm 160
Planar Isolation 164
Runic Alphabet, Fey (Lost Runes) 178
Stamina 198
Wizard Hovel 231
4th level
Adhibitis Ossa 85
Arcane Veil 90
Magic Hat 126
Telekinesis 200
Transmute Air 204
Transmute Earth (additional entries) 208
Transmute Fire 209
Transmute Water 219
Wand Magic 223
Weakening 228
5th level
Devastation 102
Resilience 176
Transmute Spirit 213
Wizard’s Tower 237
Greater Rituals
Tattooing Ritual 246
Rites
Pocket Reality 251
Appendix I
Miscellaneous Magic Items Alternate Rule 264
Expanded Magic Weapons Alternate Rules 265
New powers, banes, bane effects 266
Generic Magic Weapon & Armor Sheet 268
Pre-generated Magic Weapons 269
Blank rune tile sets 286
System Reference document for CCD 289
Introduction
While this book can be thought of as a ‘rules supplement’ in the technical sense,
it is my fervent hope that Liber Arcanum will find use as an item of treasure to be
found, or specifically quested for within your game environment. The Book of
Mysteries represents a long lost treatise on magic, written in a bygone era when
magic was more thoroughly understood and a bit more powerful for the deeper
understanding... and still just as wild as the ‘modern’ practice of magic. When
found, Liber Arcanum should be shrouded in legends: and heavily warded against
casual browsing. I leave these details to the fevered imaginations of the
Storytellers who will deploy this tome and its ideas within their games. There are
many ways to use the information contained in these pages; spells and concepts may
be offered as rewards from a wizard’s patron or other supernatural beings for
example.
The possibilities are limited only by the imagination of the Storyteller and a
few simple understandings. Chiefly that there is a difference between the 7
optional house rules and the 6 Deeper Mysteries offered within these pages; the
optional rules should be set in place at the start of the game and apply to all
casters and NPC’s.
The vast majority of the information in this book pertains to wizards and any
other creatures that have the capacity to use arcane magic. However, that doesn’t
preclude or prohibit an inventive Storyteller or player from devising new and
interesting ways to use this material for clerics or divine magic within their
gaming environment. Many of the tables and all of the spells function entirely
separately from one another; but you will need a copy of the Dungeon Crawl Classics
RPG system to use this book; which is referred to within these pages as:“ DCC Core
Rules”. This book of DCCRPG compatible arcane lore also shares many of the same
design features of Critters, Creatures, & Denizens (CCD); a copy of which may be
helpful, but is unnecessary for the function or use of Liber Arcanum. Foremost in
these similarities are the use of the five element system as well as the same scale
of Difficulty and Challenge (DC); see table 1-1 on page 1, or the Celestial
diagrams on pages 22 and 23. Yes, table 1-1 does show that it is possible for
casters of notable power, as well as cabals of casters using ritual sorcery to be
capable of wielding power on a deific scale. Hence, the ire of the gods when mortal
casters get out of hand and start messing things up.
Liber Arcanum is divided up into a few basic sections: the first is the practical
information on how to use this manual and contains more detailed information on the
five element system. Then follows a section detailing the new patrons followed by
an archive of lost spells listed in pure alphabetical order. Some of the spells
within this tome create unique critters as either part of their function or mis-
function. These creatures are added to facilitate the use of the spells they are
attached to and are presented in the same format as those within the pages of
Critters, Creatures, & Denizens. The reader will find all of the information
necessary within the relevant critter entries; other information needed to
understand the CCD format can be found on page 289. Lastly, there is Appendix I,
which expands upon the rules for magic items and weapons, adds new abilities for
magic weapons, and provides a helpful list of pre-made magic weapons.
One final note: many of the entries in this book refer to the critical success or
critical failure of a character’s Luck checks. Per the information in the DCC Core
Rules, the lower the die result the better the success on the check because the
character’s Luck score is the DC for most checks. I’ve chosen to work with the idea
that in this one aspect of the DCC RPG mechanics: a result of 20 is a Critical
Failure and a result of 1 is a Critical Success. All entries adhere to this idea.
Table 1-1: Scale of Difficulty
& Challenge (DC) used
within this manual
Easy 5 - 6
Moderate 7 - 8
Professional 9 - 10
Impressive 11 - 13
Extraordinary 14 - 16
Heroic 17 - 19
Legendary 20 - 23
Epic 24 - 25
Deific 26 +
OPTIONAL RULES
Choosing from these options during character generation at the beginning of a new
game allows all arcane spell casters (including NPC casters) equal access to these
as House Rules. These options would be too powerful, or they are too integrated
into the system for them to be given to only a few knowledgeable casters. Each rule
heading has the explanatory text of the proposed rule.
These rules are mainly used to emphasize or expand upon the DCC Core Rules and
ideas, but they can be completely ignored without consequence to the spells and
other material in this book.
OPTIONAL RULE #1: Optional Counter-spell rule
As with the spell dueling rules in the DCCRPG Core rule book; the later the
wizard acts in the initiative round the better for counter spelling purposes. The
first wizard to cast in any round cannot attempt to counter another wizard’s spell
though they can continue to cast normally if they have access to a second or third
action die. Furthermore, wizards may only counter a spell if they have action dice
available for casting and it is not possible for other wizards to attempt to
counter a counter-spell. Duels are fought in a 1-on-1 basis, though wizards are
vulnerable to other attacks and are required to succeed at concentration checks if
attacked; intelligence check versus a DC equal to the damage dealt. Failure results
in failing the wizard duel, but the wizard is now free to act normally on their
next initiative action.
 The wizard attempting to cancel the spell is known as the ‘defender’ and may
only attempt to counter a spell if they have access to the same spell that they are
trying to cancel, or some other spell such as Dispel Magic, or a natural or
supernatural ability to cancel magic. Additionally, the defender must be able to
see and hear the attacking spell caster to attempt a counter-spell. The defender is
given an immediate intelligence check as a free action against a DC = the minimum
result needed by the attacker to cast their spell successfully. Succeeding at this
check allows the defender to determine the nature of their attacker’s spell and if
it is even possible to muster a defense. If the caster knows the necessary spell
they can attempt to cancel out the enemy wizard’s spell. If the defender has the
Dispel Magic spell or a similar spell or power they need not make this check
because it is a universal counter-spell.
If the defender has a spell that may be used as a counter-spell they roll an
action die against a DC of 10, +2 per level of the hostile spell, + any situational
modifiers the Storyteller deems necessary. The defender adds their Intelligence
modifier and their wizard level to this check. The defender can utilize both
spellburn and luck burn to enhance the results of their check. If the defender
succeeds they may either cancel their opponent’s spell; causing the attacker to
forget their spell for the day, or if the defender beats the DC by 10 or more they
can take control of the hostile spell they were trying to cancel. Exercising this
second option means that the defender gets to use their counter-spelling result and
apply it to the attackers spell table, Mercurial Magic, and Manifestation results
remain the same. The defender chooses where the spell is targeted and any other
pertinent details formerly determined by the attacking wizard , but substituting
the defenders casting level as needed. Failing the counter-spelling check means the
attacker casts their spell normally and the defender has forgotten the spell they
were using as a counter spell.
If the defender still has any action dice and qualifying spells left, they may
continue to attempt to counter the attacker’s spell. A critical failure on this
check indicates that the defending wizard has failed so badly they must roll on the
corruption table for the spell they were trying to cancel. A critical success on
the defender’s check allows them to double their normal level bonus to the counter-
spell check. In a tie, the attacker casts their spell normally and the defender
doesn’t forget the counter-spell.
Clerics may not participate in these contests; however, they can attempt to
counter the spells of another cleric by following the same process. In these cases
there is the added wrinkle over the fact that clerics represent their deity’s Will
made manifest. Any attempt to cancel the Will of another deity had better be done
for sound and just causes. If the defending cleric fails their canceling check they
suffer normal disapproval of their god for the level of the failed counter spell.
If they roll a ‘1’ on this check they automatically incur the disapproval of their
deity and must roll on table 5-7 of the DCC Core Rules; and the
cleric doubles the increase in their chances of incurring their god’s
disapproval on further casting checks. In all other respects functions identically
for clerics as well as wizards; however, there will always be dire repercussions to
the defending cleric from their opponent’s deity regardless of success or failure
just for the audacity of the attempt... how this plays out is up to the
Storyteller.
OPTIONAL RULE #2: Spell fails on...
The chance of a spell casting mishap equals the level of the spell, so a 4th
level spell misfires on a natural casting check result of 1 to 4. This is uniformly
applied to all arcane spells, even to those in magic items and scrolls when
necessary. When a player makes a casting check, they only suffer a mishap on a
natural result falling within the failure range for that spell. In the above
example, only a natural die roll of 1 -4 counts as a mishap. Casting die results
modified into this range by any situational penalties are simply failures. The main
purpose of this rule is for when the Storyteller wishes to emphasize the
corruptive, chaotic, and dangerous aspects of the DCCRPG magic system. The spells
in this book are formatted to list this rule variant, but it is easily ignored
should this option not be in play.
OPTIONAL RULE #3: Spell-books...
With this option, casters do not get a book of spells at character generation.
Instead, the caster is given a scroll for each of the spells they have learned.
They may use these scrolls in a manner consistent with the rules laid down in the
DCC Core Rules. These scrolls are what the caster studies from to re-commit them to
memory after they’ve been forgotten. If the caster manages to hold onto them long
enough to find the Write Magic spell they may create new scrolls to replace any
that have been lost; assuming they still have the spell available to cast. However,
under this option, if a wizard forgets a spell and uses the scroll they study from;
they cannot recover the spell and they must find another copy of the lost spell
before they can use that spell again, though they will retain the same mercurial
magic and manifestation effects.
Only a wizard with the Write Magic spell can create a spell-book containing all
of the spells that they know and as many other spells as they can collect and
transcribe or bind into the book; that is why they are so rare and valuable. While
a spell-book may have as many spells as will fit in its binding, this still doesn’t
change the number of spells the wizard can have memorized at any given time. If the
wizard forgets a spell by choice or with a failed casting check they can memorize
any spell that is in their repertoire to which they would normally have access.
Such texts should be bristling with traps and wards as befitting the level of
distrust wizards have for each other. Lastly, forgetting a spell from memory does
NOT change the mercurial affect for the spell when the caster studies it later.
This collection of spells gathered into a spell-book is different than simply
placing the scrolls in a durable case. Spell-books may have powers and abilities of
their own as well as knowledge of lost patrons or lists of true names; each spell
book is as unique as the caster that compiled it.
The costs for construction of the book as well as any traps are subject to
negotiation with the Storyteller; but remembering the ‘smaller setting’ idea
central to DCCRPG, most commerce is in the form of barter. There may not be enough
coins in any small village or town to fill a small chest; only larger cities have
any real economy to speak of so the construction costs can vary widely. When a
caster creates a spell-book they gather as many sheets of parchment suitable for
scrolls as they can; then securely bind them in place. The caster then proceeds to
use the Write Magic spell to transfer their spell knowledge onto the prepared pages
at a rate of 1 page per level of the spell transcribed. The main benefit to
constructing a spell book is that the cumulative casing and bindings act to turn
all the scrolls written into the book into a singular item, but each page no longer
functions as a scroll. The book has armor and additional hit points which are used
up before any of the contents are harmed as well as traps and spells placed upon
the book for its protection. A basic spell-book has an AC of 5, 15 hit points, 100
pages and weighs 10lbs. It should cost at least 250gp and take
5 weeks to finish, with greater costs and longer construction times when extra
features like traps and bonded spells are to be part of the book. These extra costs
must be paid and are generally at least 50gp and 1 week per trap/ spell power/or
guardian placed upon the book. Durability can be added in multiple increments to
increase the book’s AC and hit points, for every 50gp and additional 3 days working
on the tome it gains +1 AC, +5 hit points, and will add 3lbs as well as 10 pages to
the book.
Such spell books require their owners to commit 1 point of spell burn per 3
levels of spells bound into the book; this includes those spells used for traps and
general protection as well as any spellburn required by the writing of the spells
into the tome. At the end of the construction time the cash and any spellburn
needed are spent and the deeds are done to create the final book. At this point the
Player must roll an Intelligence check for their character with a DC equal to 5, +
the number of extra AC points added to the book, +1 for each additional power
and/or trap granted to the book. Failure indicates the book is ruined and has been
reduced to a congealed mass of glue, bone, metal, and unstable magic that was
supposed to have been their shiny new spell-book. The caster must start over again
from scratch. Success indicates that the spell book contains the spell knowledge
and powers according to the wizard’s designs, but most importantly they will be
able to add new spells directly to any blank pages remaining.
A caster can create a lesser spell-book simply by gathering all the scrolls they
wish for it to contain; then securely binding them in place with needle and thread
and some leather for the cover. Since each page is still a scroll in its own right,
they retain any functions they had under the use of scrolls. These books are less
costly to build and require only half the costs listed above. The Write Magic spell
is not required for their construction, but they cannot be imbued with any inherent
spells or special powers like levitation, or invisibility, etc. During construction
the caster may increase the lesser spell-book’s durability: AC is increased by 1,
its hit points are increased by 3, and its weight increases by 2lbs for every 30gp
in materials and additional 3 days spent on its construction. Example: a wizard
spending an additional 300gp and 30 days on the project creates a spell book with
AC15 and 45 hit points. This process cannot be continued, nor can any further
scrolls be added after the book is finished.
During construction extra mechanical or mundane features can be added to both
types of spell book so long as the caster has the time, the skills available,
and/or the cash to pay for any materials and expertise that will be needed. Most of
this falls under the purview of the individual Storyteller and their game
environment. These enhancements must be mundane in origin for lesser spell books
and the player will want to discuss the limits and options the Storyteller is
willing to entertain.
The types and range of options for traps and guardians for true spell-books or
their lesser kin is as vast as the imagination. They can be as simple as soaking
the scrolls in a contact poison of which only the caster has knowledge. The caster
can simply wear gloves to avoid this trap and will likely have the antidote (if
any) on hand to deal with accidents. Another popular option is rendering the book
fireproof via spells and special materials like the blood and skins of fiery
salamanders; then placing an Exploding Rune from the Fey Alphabet on as many pages
as possible. The caster is immune to the danger from setting off their sigils, but
woe and fiery death awaits all should someone casually look over the wizard’s
shoulder while they are studying from its pages. Prices are entirely negotiable,
but should be around 20gp/ point of value for either the Search, Disable, or save
DC of the trap; whichever is greater. Search and Disable DC values are identical
for spells used as traps and in general their DC’s are equal to their casting check
result unless the spell description says otherwise; either way, this DC is
multiplied by 25gp for the spell trap like an exploding rune from the Fey alphabet
or a Flaming Hands spell. Most of these traps are single-use events; multiple use
traps cost 3 times normal. The books must be made durable enough to survive the
results of the trap... which may be designed to destroy the spell book just as much
as the interloper if desired.
Similarly, the caster could imbue the book with an Eternal Champion spell that
creates an eternal protector following the book through its history until the book
or the champion is destroyed by the avarice of mortals or the ravages of time. Some
spells, like Ward Portal also may apply to prying the book’s covers open; because
every book is a portal to somewhere else, at least on some level of reality. When
attaching protective or utilitarian spells to a true spell-book: they can bond 1
spell per 3 caster levels into any given spell-book. These spells can be of any
level to which the caster has access so long as their application makes sense and
the Storyteller allows it as a possibility.
The casting results and all variable aspects for each of the spells are fixed at
the time they are imbued into the spell-book. To make these spells permanent the
caster must commit 1 point of spellburn for every 5 points of the casting check
success for each bonded spell. These lost points heal normally. Bonded spells may
each be accessed 1/day per 3 caster levels of its creator at the time the spell-
book is made and fixed at that time.
Not all spells are applicable; none of the item creation spells are viable
candidates, but many other spell options are available. In general only combat,
defensive, and some utility spells will be of any use in this process. Combat
spells use the spell-book as the point of origin for any area effect spells like
Choking Cloud, or Fireball; or, the imbued spell targets the person or creature
holding and/or opening the book. All other spells either effect the book directly,
or the person holding the spell-book; these decisions are made and fixed with the
creation of the spell-book. It is important to remember that the book normally has
no intelligence of its own, so it cannot use a Charm Person or ESP spell. However,
it might be possible that the wizard that owns the book can access these kinds of
spells while holding the book. Possibilities are only limited by the Storyteller’s
decisions as well as the Player’s imagination and negotiating skills.
OPTIONAL RULE #4: Reversing spells...
While it is true that only some spells actually function as independent spells
when they are reversed; with this option in play, any spell may be reversed and
used generically in one of the following ways:
1. Canceling - The lasting effects of one spell may be canceled out by the
casting of that spell’s opposite upon the victim of the lasting effect. For
example: the victim of a Turn to Stone spell can be freed from their calcified
state if another caster uses the reverse of the Turn to Stone (r) spell upon the
victim. The rescuing mage needs a casting check result on their reversed spell that
is greater than the spell casting result imprisoning the victim. If the reversed
spell casting result is insufficient then the attempt fails and the spell is
forgotten. This process could also be used to strip any permanent Strength,
Agility, or Stamina benefits granted by spells, or even eliminate the permanent
aspects of the Fly spell: but only if the canceling spell effect is greater than
the original casting check result.
2. Destroying - In this case, if the casting result of the reversed spell
is greater, it will destroy the item or spell effect. However, spells like Wizard
Staff, Wand Magic, & Magic Hat are not subject to spell reversal and must be dealt
with via Dispel Magic, the Rending spell, or some other similar magic or physical
ability. Otherwise, this use of a reversed spell is similar to the first except
that it can target the non-permanent effects of functioning spells. For example the
barrier created by the Shield spell may be destroyed by another caster using the
reverse of the Shield (r) spell as long as the destructive version is cast with a
greater casting result.
3. Hiding - Someone or something may be hidden from detection. Whenever
someone casts the reverse of a detecting or locating spell the Player of the
targeted character or creature notes the casting check result on their character
sheet. This becomes the minimum result needed by a detecting or locating spell to
be successful in detecting the hidden item or person. This protection lasts for the
duration of the reversed spell or until it is overcome. If the seeker’s result is
less than the casting check result that obfuscated the item or creature then the
detection spell fails to note the existence of the hidden item or creature. The
item or creature is not rendered invisible or physically cloaked and may still be
detectible by other mundane means, including scent, infravision, darkvision, blind
sight, and sound or other stranger senses.
In all three cases the procedure is nearly the same as casting the normal
version of the spell. As noted in the DCC Core Rules, memorizing the reverse of a
spell allows the caster to use their full casting dice while spontaneously casting
the reverse of a memorized spell must be done with an action die one step lower on
the dice chain. However, with this rule in play, the caster has a second mercurial
magic and manifestation effect for the reversed form of any spell. If there is no
written material to cover the reversed spell, use the existing Mishaps,
Corruptions, and Manifestation results listed for the normal spell entry as well as
is possible; making substitutions and additions as necessary.
OPTIONAL RULE #5: 5th level spells...
I have re-formulated the 5th level spell tables to make “20” the minimum
threshold for a spell’s success to better align with the casting formula set down
in the DCC Core Rules. Only the mightiest of wizards should be able to cast these
spells; and only those few lucky casters who get to roll a d24 or d30 on their
casting checks may cast 5th level spells with regularity. Alternately, a wizard can
use other means like sacrifice, locations of power, and ritual casting to boost
their arcane prowess to attain the highest results on these tables. Setting these
results higher will also act as an incentive for taking on apprentices and for
joining ritual magic societies. The spells in this book are written with this
configuration in place, if the Storyteller wishes to comport with the standard 5th
level spell table progression then they will see that the progression for 5th level
spells in the DCCRPG Core Rules is the same as it is for 4th level spells, and will
find tables 1-18 and 1-19 on page 25 useful.
OPTIONAL RULE #6: Beyond 5th level spells...
These powerful forms of magic may be cast using ritual sorcery ONLY. The minimum
number of participants in these events is equal to the level of the spell. So, a
Greater Ritual must have at least 6 participants and a Sacrament requires at least
9 members. These ritual casing events grant all of the same bonus values and casing
advantages listed for ritual casting in the DCC Core Rules. Just as with normal
ritual magic, a circle of wizards (or their equivalent) is needed; usually one
wizard is the master of the casting event. The master of the event can re-roll the
casting check once for each participant in the ritual, and they may all pool half
their casting bonuses to a maximum of +10 as normal. Unlike normal rituals, these
rites, and such do not count towards their number of spells known; neither does the
knowledge of the ritual, ceremony, etc. count as a spell at all. Rather, in each
case it is a collection of tasks, ingredients and words of power that each
participant is required to enact at the proper choreographed moment. The writings,
gestures, and ingredients are otherwise useless when intoned without their proper
setting and timing. As such each of these advanced casting practices requires that
the master of the ritual is at least 9th level, but the rest of the participants
will have lower experience requirements. The individual descriptions of the
Rituals, Rites, Ceremonies, and Sacraments will give any further information needed
for casting.
This option allows for the existence of spells beyond the normal 5 levels which
are known as follows:
• Greater Rituals (6th level spells) and requires 1 day of casting per
participant with at least 6 participants; all of whom must be at least 5th level
with a 9th level wizard leading the event.
• Rites (7th level spells) and requires 2 days of casting per participant
with at least 7 participants; all of whom must be at least 6th level with a 9th
level wizard leading the event.
• Ceremonies (8th level spells) and requires 3 days of casting per member of
the Ceremony and requires at least 8 participants; all of whom must be at least 7th
level with a 10th level wizard leading the event. Of the remaining 7 members of the
Ceremony, one of them must be a cleric of 7th level who must succeed at casting the
Blessing spell with a result of 20+ representing the good favor of their god as
their part of the ritual; but confers no extra bonuses to the success of the
Ceremony. •
• Sacraments (9th level spells) and requires 5 days of casting per member of
the Sacrament and must have at least 9 participants. Sacraments must be led by a
cleric and a wizard of 10th level, both of whom must succeed at their casing checks
for the ritual to succeeds As co-leaders of the Sacrament, the total number of
casting checks is divided between the leaders. As soon as one succeeds, any
remaining casting checks default to the other leader and the final result is the
greater of these two checks. The other participants in the Sacrament must be at
least 8th level. Sacraments also allow for worshipers loyal to the deity the cleric
represents to add a +1 casting bonus per 10 willing participants in the service;
this bonus stacks with the normal ritual casting bonus to a maximum of +20 for the
check, but these worshipers do not count when determining the number of available
casting checks for or the duration of the Sacramental rite. These worshipers can be
of any level and class, and may even be 0 level characters and NPC’s.
Even a cabal of wizards will need to summon tremendous power to see the upper end
results on these spell tables. An example of a Greater Ritual and a Rite are
provided in this book, but Ceremonies as well as Sacraments involve deities and as
such they are generally specific to a given module or world setting. As such they
are not included in this work as anything more than a theoretical concept with
supporting information; see Tables 1-18 and 1-19 on page 25. These casting events
are generally used for the summoning of gods and type 6 demons to the Material
Plane, shifting planet-killing-asteroids into harmless pocket dimensions, or to
resolve similarly epic situations. Even in these situations the players will likely
not be participants in the casting event, but working on the periphery to either
protect or disrupt one of these high level ritual events. Most often, the use of
magic beyond 5th level is intended as a tool for the crafting of plots and special
events by the Storyteller.
OPTIONAL RULE #7:
Table 1-2 Level of Thief 1 2
3
4
5
6
7
8 9
Thief Alignment & Casting Die Chaotic Lawful Neutral
Thieves and Runes...
This option allows thieves to add Mortal Runes to their ability to use scrolls.
This optional rule also allows thieves to incorporate runes into their secret sign-
language; but this special technique allows the thieves who know of it ignore the
normal -2 penalty for inscribing a rune in midair.
The thief rolls their casting die and adds only their Intelligence modifier and any
miscellaneous modifiers set by the situation then consults the table of the Runic
Alphabet (Mortal) spell from this book or the DCC Core Rules. A thief may burn Luck
to enhance this result and they must roll mishaps and corruption as any other
1 D10 D10 D12
1 D10 D10 D12
2 D12 D12 D14
2 D12 D12 D14
3 D14 D14 D16
3 D14 D14 D16
4 D16 D16 D20
4 D16 D16 D20
5 D20 D20 D20
6 D20 D20 D20
caster upon a failed casting check. If the thief is rolling at least 1d20 for their
casting die, then a natural result of ‘20’ on the die allows the thief to add their
level to the casting check. The number of times per day that a thief may attempt
this trick is indicated on table 1-2. Using this option also grants thieves a +1
bonus on all saves versus runes. A thief’s access to runes is limited only by their
level and the ability to secure the services of a teacher. A thief of at least 5th
level may access Fey runes if they have spent the time learning them and are
willing to suffer the consequences of failure. Thieves learn a runic alphabet the
same way a wizard learns a spell, after spending sufficient time with an
instructor, they must succeed at an Intelligence check versus a DC of 10, + 1 per
level of the alphabet they are attempting to learn. This is made using the thief’s
greatest available action die + their Intelligence score modifier. What constitutes
appropriate costs and time is up to the Storyteller and their players, but in
general it should take about 1 month per level of the runic alphabet the thief is
attempting to learn.
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The Deeper Mysteries:
Alternately, or in conjunction with the other options, the Storyteller can
introduce some of the Deeper Mysteries that can be uncovered as the arcane caster
studies Liber Arcanum (the Book of Mysteries) or as a reward from their patron,
etc. Arcane casters may only know one Deeper Mystery, +1 mystery per 3 caster
levels. If they are to learn these secrets from Liber Arcanum, they must have had
the book in their possession for at least 1 month of study. However, wizards only
get to roll once for new knowledge every time the player adds new levels to the
character. The player may roll 1d100 on table 1-3 to see if they have learned
anything new. If the player rolls and gets a similar result to knowledge they
already have, the Storyteller may choose another result or allow the player to roll
again.
If a 0 level character somehow manages to find and keep hold of and study from the
Book of Mysteries for the at least one month; they may then roll to see if they
have learned anything as part of the process of adding their first wizard level.
However, the study time may be longer than it takes to get to their next level, and
they cannot make any rolls until they have studied it for the required time.
At each additional level gain; the caster must have studied from the Book of
Mysteries for the required time and then roll under the given percentage on a d100
(modified by Luck) to successfully learn something. If the caster has an 18
Intelligence score, they would be able to subtract 30% from their roll any time
they attempt to learn a new mystery. If the caster learns something new, they roll
1d24 on table 1-4 to find out what they learned. If a caster gets to 10th level and
they still haven’t learned any of these mysteries: or they haven’t yet achieved the
maximum number of mysteries they are allowed; they are unable to gain any further
benefits unless the Storyteller grants permission. The caster might be allowed to
learn a new mystery after completing a difficult quest, or committing at least 15
points of spellburn and begging their patron for help.
Table 1- 3: Chance
by level to learn a
new Deeper Mystery
Level % chance
1 5%
2 10%
3 15%
4 20%
5 25%
6 30%
7 35%
8 40%
9 45%
10 50%
Table 1- 4; Deeper Mystery learned by studying from the Book of Mysteries; roll
1d24.
(For random spells see table 1-20 on page 26)
Patron Bond (Gydrion)
Caster learns Runic Alphabet (Mortal) - extra runes, learns the Game of
Antonyms.
Patron Bond (Kandri-sek)
New benefits to ritual casting - Arcane Gestalt
Patron Bond (Hraalvid)
Harmonic and disharmonic casting
Lesser Spell Rituals
Caster gains knowledge of Sword Magic spell and all the new powers, banes,
and bane effects.
Patron Bond (Avridar)
10 Storyteller rolls for random magic weapon and caster learns its location.
11 Patron Bond (Brinae)
12 Caster has the opportunity to learn 1 new spell of a level that they can
normally cast.
13 Patron Bond (The Queen of Battle)
 14 Caster gains knowledge of Animancers and Necromancers and the 5 element
system.
15 New benefits to ritual casting - Amplification
16 Caster has the opportunity to learn 1 new spell of a level that they can
normally cast.
17 Durable scrolls
18 Caster has the opportunity to learn 1 new spell of a level that they can
normally cast.
19 Elder version of Runic Alphabet (Fey) - extra runes, Game of Antonyms, V
oice of Power
20 Caster has the opportunity to learn 1d3 new spells of levels that they can
normally cast.
21 Caster has the opportunity to learn 1d3+1 new spells of levels that they
can normally cast.
22 Caster has the opportunity to learn 1d5+2 new spells of levels that they
can normally cast.
23 Caster gains knowledge of magic beyond 5th level and the Greater Ritual of
Tattooing.
24+ Gain 1 point to caster’s Intelligence score. Cumulative and can take the
caster beyond 18.

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Deeper Mystery #1: Lesser spell ritual

Learning of this mystery reveals that a wizard can slow down the pacing of their
casting attempt to focus the power more effectively. This allows the caster to gain
a +2 casting bonus by tripling the spell’s normal casting time. For example if the
wizard is casting a 1st level spell with a normal casting time of 1 round; they may
extend the casting time by 2 rounds, spending the extra time being careful with
their gestures and pronunciations to gain a +2 on the casting check. To extend the
casting times any further would require rewriting the spell into a proper magical
ritual. If the spell normally has a casting time of more than one round, then this
increment is the time that must be re-invested into the casting attempt. If the
spell normally requires 1 Turn to cast (10 minutes) then extending the casting time
to a total of 30 minutes grants a +2 on the casting check.
If the caster is attacked or otherwise interfered with during this extended casting
attempt they must succeed at a Willpower save versus a DC of 10, +1 for each level
of the spell and +1 for each point of damage suffered by the caster on the attempt
to break their concentration. Failing this roll ends the casting attempt and the
caster must roll on the mishaps table for the spell and it is forgotten. When using
this rule spell duels (Option#1 or standard rules) are still possible; however the
actual duel doesn’t begin until the casting check for the attacking wizard is
rolled. The defender may then declare that they are attempting to cancel the spell;
at this point either the normal rules or the optional rules presented here may be
utilized. The defending wizard is granted a +1 bonus to their intelligence check to
identify the attacker’s spell. The knowledge of this mystery does not enhance magic
that creates durable items; Make Armor, Make Potion, Wand Magic, Wizard Tower,
Wizard Staff, Sword Magic, or any similar types of spells, because they are minor
rituals already due to their long construction times and greater costs.
Deeper Mystery #2:
Harmonic and Disharmonic casting
These techniques, when added to the normal spell casting routine allow the caster
to take advantage of favorable aspects of their environment to enhance the
performance of a spell. If the caster is in an area that is conducive to the type
of spell they are casting, then the wizard’s casting die is increased by 1 step on
the dice chain. Additionally, each damage die gains a +1 bonus or the duration and
general effectiveness of the spell result is enhanced by up to 50% at the
Storyteller’s discretion. All wizards using this knowledge to tap into these
harmonizing forces must also be held to the converse of this principle. If these
wizards are in an area that is detrimental to the type of spell they are casting
their casting check suffers for the discordant arcane forces; lowering their
casting die by 1 step on the dice chain. Additionally, each damage die gains a -1
penalty or the duration and general effectiveness of the spell result is reduced by
up to 50% at the Storyteller’s discretion.
As a guideline, any spell that has an energy or elemental component will be
subjected to this rule and the enhancement or hindering of a spell follows the
normal rules for elements; see tables 1-10 and 1-11 on page 18. However, the
Storyteller has the final say on which spells are enhanced or subdued within any
given environment. For example, if the wizard finds themselves in an old lava tube
they could cast fire and earth based spells like Flaming Hands or Lightning Bolt
with a casting die one step greater than normal and each of the damage dice would
gain an additional +1 point of damage for each damage die, while a Magic Shield
Spell would have its duration and general effectiveness enhanced by up to 50%. If
these same spells were cast within in an arctic environment the wizard’s casting
die is lowered by one step on the dice chain, the spell’s Damage dice are each
reduced by 1 point and the general effectiveness is decreased by 50%. In general
this sub-rule can be used by a Storyteller to emulate anything from random
elemental harmonies and disharmonies of an area to Fey groves, ley-lines, and other
magical locations.
Deeper Mystery #3: New benefits from ritual casting...
As well as the benefits to ritual casting listed in the DCC Core Rules, the caster
who studies from Liber Arcanum can learn new ways of structuring their rituals to
gain new advantages. This technique is incompatible with the Lesser Rituals
discussed previously.
Amplification - The master of the ritual may choose either the spell’s range or
duration to be multiplied by the ritual bonus to the casting check (+1 to +10) by
increasing (or adding) any spellburn costs for the master of the ritual by 2
points.
Arcane Fury - The damage dice of a ritual spell may be increased by one step on the
dice chain for each point of damage that the wizards of the ritual are willing to
endure. The damage is of a type appropriate to the spell, so if the spell causes
acid damage each wizard in the casting circle takes 1 point of acid damage to
increase the damage die by 1 step. If the spell applies damage to or drains ability
score points then the casters also lose one point of each ability score affected by
the spell. If the spell normally causes no damage, then the wizards each take 1
point of force damage for each +1 increase to the spell’s DC values. The casters
may increase the dice as many steps as they can endure.
Arcane Gestalt - Whenever a group of magi use ritual magic, they may pool all of
their arcane power in such a way as to share any XP loss, or spellburn amongst the
participants unless the spell or ritual says otherwise. The master of the ritual
determines who loses what and how much, but usually the burdens are shared equally
and the minimum time to cast the ritual increases to 1 hour per participant. The
caveat is that in addition to any shared corruptions, they must also share in any
mutations, misfires, and any other ill effects of a failed casting check. The
primary benefit to this use of ritual sorcery is that if the master of the ritual
is slain and the spell duration has not been reached the control of the spell
passes to the next most experienced member of the casting circle, and so on
irrespective of the new caster’s level. The spell functions continue as they were
originally cast until the spell ends or the casters are all slain.
Deeper Mystery #4: Durable scrolls...
One of the general themes of DCC RPG is that randomness should be applied whenever
possible; to wit, if a spell is cast from a scroll there should be no guarantee
that it will fade from the page. Any wizard who masters this lost secret of scroll
use may roll 1d20 modified by their Luck after they use any scroll and check Table
1-5 on page 10. If fortune favors the caster the scroll might be reusable, or it
might cause other wondrous or dire affects. This is a separate roll in addition to
any casting check or mishap results. Lastly, any spell cast from a scroll has a
separate mercurial magic effect from how the spell manifests for the wizard when
casting the same spell from memory. When using this option it is advisable to limit
scrolls to one spell Each. In addition to any other misfires and corruptions, the
Storyteller uses the scroll mishaps table 1-6 on page 11 any time a caster rolls a
‘1’ on the casting check for the scroll they are reading from, or when table 1-5
indicates a mishap, or even when creating a scroll.
From the journal of Daelin, wizard of the
5'1' circle of Benarvyn
I have created two permanent scrolls today; this way I will not have to
remember everything.
Why remember what can be looked up, right?
The first casts the Enlargement charm. I can just open it, read it, and the
spell is cast. Instant giant. It actually worked. If only my Master could see me
now. Of course, he can’t, being dead and all. That’s what happens when spells go
wrong. One minute you ’re casting Polymorph from a scroll, the next minute you are
an aethereal chipmunk in a battered little hat playing messenger for Gydrion.
I was so excited, and by extension confident, that I tried a second time...
The second didn’t go so well. Oh, the Invisibility spell is on the scroll alright,
but the casting didn’t go so well. It wandered off somewhere and I cannot find it.
I suspect that whomever does may be in for a bit of a surprise. I mean really, an
animated invisible scroll with a nasty disposition... That could be a bit
inconvenient.
Sometimes convenience isn’t worth
it.
Table 1-5: After each use of a scroll; roll 1d20 modified by the caster’s Luck.
Die Result 1st Level Spell 2nd Level Spell 3rd Level Spell 4th Level Spell 5th
Level Spell
1 Mishap Mishap Mishap
Mishap Mishap
2-3 X X Mishap
Mishap Mishap
Scroll stays intact
4-5 and can be used X X
Mishap Mishap
again.
Scroll stays intact Scroll stays intact
6-7 and can be used and can be used X X
Mishap
again. again.
Scroll stays intact Scroll stays intact Scroll stays intact
8-9 and can be used and can be used and can be used X
X
again. again. again.
Scroll stays intact Scroll stays intact Scroll stays intact Scroll stays
intact
10-11 and can be used and can be used and can be used and can be
used X
again. again. again. again.
Scroll stays intact Scroll stays intact Scroll stays intact Scroll stays
intact Scroll stays intact
12-13 and can be used and can be used and can be used and can be
used and can be used
again. again. again. again.
again.
Scroll stays intact Scroll stays intact Scroll stays intact Scroll stays
intact Scroll can be used
and can be used and can be used and can be used and can be
used again. Caster
again. again. again. again.
gains a +1 bonus
14-15
to casting check

the next time they

cast this spell

from this scroll.

Scroll stays intact Scroll stays intact Scroll stays intact Scroll can
be used Scroll can be used
and can be used and can be used and can be used again.
Caster again. Caster
again. again. again. gains a +1
bonus gains a +2 bonus
16-17 to casting
check to casting check
the next
time they the next time they
cast this
spell cast this spell
from this
scroll. from this scroll.
Scroll stays intact Scroll stays intact Scroll can be used Scroll can
be used Scroll stays intact
and can be used and can be used again. Caster again.
Caster and duplicates
again. again. gains a +1 bonus gains a +2
bonus Itself; either can
to casting check to casting
check be used normally.
18-19 the next time they the next
time they Caster gains a +3
cast this spell cast this
spell bonus the next
from this scroll. from this
scroll. time they cast this

spell from any

scroll.
 Scroll stays intact Scroll can be used Scroll can be used Scroll stays
intact. Scroll stays intact.
and can be used again. Caster again. Caster Caster gains
a +3 Caster gains a +4
again. Caster gains a +1 bonus gains a +2 bonus bonus on
their bonus to their next
gains a +1 bonus to casting check to casting check next casting
of casting of this
20+ to initiatives for the next time they the next time they this spell
from any Spell including a
one minute. This cast this spell cast this spell Scroll
including a permanent +2
takes immediate from this scroll. from this scroll. permanent +1
bonus to casting
affect; adjusting bonus to
casting this spell from
their current this spell
from memory.
initiative results. memory.
Mishap = roll on Table 1-6
X= spell information fades from the page; on the bright side, the caster has a
perfectly good piece of paper, parchment, etc. they can use to create another
scroll.
Table 1-6: Scroll Mishaps Table
Table 1- 6: Scroll Mishaps Table
Less Scroll is instantly destroyed in a flash of light. When the glare fades
the wizard has been turned
than 1 to stone. This is a permanent curse that may only be overcome by a Remove
Curse spell cast
with at least a result of 25 or greater. (No save)
Scroll explodes, delivering 1d7 points of magical force damage per level
of the spell it contained
1 to everything within 10ft, +5ft for each of the spell’s levels. (DC15
Fortitude save for
half damage)
2 Scroll explodes, delivering 1d5 points of magical force damage per level
of the spell it contained
to everything within 10ft. (DC13 Fortitude save for half damage)
3 Scroll bursts into flame and turns to ash; caster takes 2d6 points of fire
damage. (No save.)
4 Scroll bursts into flame and turns to ash; caster takes 1d6 points of fire
damage. (No save.)
5 Scroll bursts into flame and turns instantly to ash causing 1 point of
damage and the wizard is
stunned for 1d6 minutes. (No save)
6 Scroll bursts into flame and turns instantly to ash causing 1 point of
damage and the wizard is
stunned for 1d6 rounds. (No save)
7 Scroll bursts into flame and turns instantly to ash.
8-9 Scroll fades from the parchment, leaving it available for making another
scroll.
10-15 Scroll fades from the parchment, but it is totally unfit for making
another scroll.
Scroll dissolves into slimy goo that permanently causes the wizard to
smell bad; +2 on tracking
16-17 and spotting rolls for creatures using scent ability. The Remove Curse
spell cast with a result of
22+ will remove this effect.
Scroll animates in some fashion that allows it to make a tremendous amount
of noise: 65%
chance of attracting 1 hungry critter with 1HD/ level of the spell
destroyed. When it arrives it is
irritable from all the noise and attacks relentlessly. The scroll destroys itself
completing this
process.___________________________________________________________________________
___________________
Scroll animates in some fashion that allows it to make a tremendous amount of
noise; 85% chance of attracting 1d4 hungry critters of HD equal to the level of the
spell on the scroll.
They are irritable from all the noise and attack. Scroll is destroyed in the
process._________________
The scroll folds itself into an origami critter of some kind (related to the
spell); or otherwise transforms into some kind of creature by sprouting arms, legs,
and a mouth full of razor sharp teeth. This creature uses 1d20 for an action die,
has ability scores of 9; and gains a d8 hit die, a +1 bonus to attacks, damage, and
saves per level of the spell in the scroll. This strange critter regenerates 1hp/
turn and has most of the modes of movement for the creature it resembles. However,
these creatures avoid fires, fluids, and cannot swim. It follows the caster like a
bloodhound until it is slain. Unfortunately for the critter, water causes the ink
to run and generally acts like acid upon these creatures; causing 1d6 points of
damage per pint of water.
They may have other vulnerabilities depending upon their construction; your
Storyteller will
have
details.___________________________________________________________________________
______________
Caster mispronounces a critical glottal stop; distorting the spell. A swirling
vortex drags the caster, plus their familiar and all of their personal equipment to
another Plane. Whether this is instantly lethal or not is up to the Storyteller...
The character is lost to the current campaign and the Player makes a new
character... See diagrams 1-1, 1-2, and the random table on pages 22 and 23 of this
book for random Planar destinations.
Deeper Mystery #5: Faerie Secrets
Mastering this lost lore grants the caster knowledge of the version of Runic
Alphabet (Fey) listed in Liber Arcanum if they don’t already have the spell. If
they have the spell from the Core Rules they can add the new runes to their list.
The caster learns that runes from alphabets of at least third level can be spoken
in addition to the other uses for runes including the Game of Antonyms. Speaking
the runes into power is a difficult process and imposes its own modifiers, but can
be most useful if a wizard’s hands are tied or in other, similar situations. The
spell’s description (page 178) will have further details; and mastering this lost
secret means the caster cannot willingly harm faeries or suffer their eternal
wrath.
Deeper Mystery #6: The Game of Antonyms...
The True power of this knowledge is in the realization that while runic
alphabets cannot be reversed like other spells, they are a language and subject to
most of the same rules. Mastering this lost lore grants the wizard knowledge of the
Game of Antonyms and a copy of the Runic Alphabet (mortal) found on page 186. If
they already have the spell from the DCCRPG Core Rules, they discover the new runes
and information and add it to their existing spell. Within this paradigm most of
the existing runes have a runic antonym and may have dominance over several other
runes. Runic Antonyms have the ability to destroy their opposing rune and other
lesser runes. This has led to a dangerous, ever evolving game between wizards,
using subtlety of application and other dirty tricks in a continuous battle to
circumvent each other’s defenses. See page 191 for additional information on runic
abilities.
On a linguistic level the concept of antonym is adhered to as best as possible,
using the rune’s effects as the final determiner when necessary. Tables 1-7 and 1-8
on pages 13 - 15 have a complete list of runes, their antonyms, and a list of any
other runes they can dominate. To be in conflict the runes must each be within each
other’s triggering range. Only those runes on the “Also Cancels out” list and those
listed as antonyms have any effects upon each other. Use the following guidelines
to determine if runes are in conflict:
• If both runes are triggered by line of sight (LOS) then they must each be
visible to the other.
• If both runes are triggered by touch then they must come into physical
contact.
• If one rune is triggered by LOS and the other by touch; the dominant rune
remains active and suppresses the other rune until they come into physical contact.
If neither rune is dominant, as with the case of antonyms, then both runes are
suppressed until they come into physical contact. If they do not come into contact
a suppressed rune will re-activate if it hasn’t been triggered when the dominant
rune is far enough away.
• Runes triggered by passing within a certain distance are treated as touch
activated and are ‘touched’ as soon as another rune crosses into their area of
effect.
• When runes are attached to living creatures or objects, whether permanent or
not, touching the creature or item in question is the same as touching the rune.
• When determining dominance, the spell level of the runic alphabet is
paramount. Even the least rune on the results table for Fey runes is dominant over
the most powerful runes of an alphabet of lower level. The second factor in
determining dominance is that with respect to each casting results table; runes
created with a greater casting check are dominant over those lower on the table.
Runes within the same entry are co-equal and are either antonyms or have no effect
upon each other.
• Spoken runes are impermanent by nature and have no dominance versus other,
non-spoken runes. Any attempt to speak a rune into power within the effective area
or presence of another, conflicting rune automatically fails.
When runic antonyms come into conflict or contact with each other per the
triggering rules above, they both immediately disintegrate even if they are both
permanent. If only one of them is permanent; the permanent rune destroys its
antonym, but loses its permanence.
If a dominant and permanent rune comes into conflict or contact with a lesser
rune per the triggering rules, the dominated lesser rune is destroyed, even if it
is permanent.
If a dominant, but non-permanent rune comes into conflict or contact with a
permanent lesser rune other than its antonym per the triggering rules above, roll
1d100 modified by luck. Multiply the luck modifier of the wizard who made the non-
permanent rune by 5%; if it is a penalty add this to the result, if it is a bonus
subtract it from the d100 result. On a roll of 40% or less both runes are
destroyed. Otherwise the permanent rune destroys its superior, losing its
permanency.
If a dominant, but non-permanent rune comes into conflict or contact with a non-
permanent lesser rune other than its antonym per the triggering rules above, roll
1d100 modified by luck. Multiply the luck modifier of the wizard who made the
dominant rune by 5%; if it is a penalty add this to the result, if it is a bonus
subtract it from the d100 result. On a roll of 60% or less the lesser rune is
destroyed, otherwise both runes are destroyed.
Table 1-7: List of Faerie Runes, their antonyms, and any other runes they can
cancel out.
Confusion (fey) LOS
Eloquence Touch
Greater Comfort Touch
Pain Touch
Containment
Explosive
Antonym Also cancels out...
 Sealing, Arcane Prowess, Comfort, Alertness,
Eloquence Recollection, Veracity, Enthrall, Trap, Message,
Alarm
Confusion (fey) Enthrall, Message, Confusion (mortal)
Pain Trap
Greater Comfort Health, Comfort (mortal), Enthrall
Blind LOS
Burn Touch
Chill Touch
Deafen Touch
Lesser Healing Touch
Health, Alertness, Message, Alarm
Chill Greater Comfort, Health, Comfort (mortal),
Immobility, Enthrall, Block, Message
Burn Greater Comfort, Health, Agility, Comfort
(mortal), Alertness, Freedom
Eloquence, Alertness, Veracity, Message, Alarm
Blind, Burn, Chill, Deafen, Chill, Burn, Blind, Pain, Confusion (fey),
Deafen Greater Curse, curse, Block, Enthrall, Confusion
(mortal)
Rebuff Touch
Sharpness Touch
LOS
LOS,
Explosive Rebuff, Agility, Freedom,
Message________
Lesser Healing, Chill,
Greater Comfort, Containment Eloquence, Health, Sleep, Comfort (mortal),
Sharpness Agility, Alertness, Recollection, Freedom, Block,
Message
Lesser Healing, Greater Comfort, Eloquence,
Rebuff Confusion (fey), Strength, Stamina, Health,
Comfort (mortal), Prevarication, Immobility,
Block, Confusion (mortal)
Explosive, Containment, Sharpness, Rebuff,
Safety Touch Speed Deafen, Chill, Burn, Blind, Pain, Confusion (Fey),
Greater Curse, Curse, Sleep, Forgetfulness,
Immobility, Enthrall, Trap, Confusion (mortal)
Touch,
Slow Passing Speed Agility, Alertness, Freedom, Message, Alarm
within 5ft
Touch,
Speed Passing Slow Containment, Rebuff, Sleep, Immobility, Block
within 5ft
Anchor Touch Repulse Speed, Rebuff, Agility, Forgetfulness, Freedom,
Message
Repulse Touch Anchor Safety, Containment, Greater Comfort,
Immobility, Block, Message
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Table 1-7: Continued
Runes (3 level) Activation
Absorb Energy Touch
Lightning Rod Touch
Lethargy LOS
Rage Touch
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Greater Spell Touch,
Resistance Passing
within 15ft
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LOS
Translocation Touch
Chaos Passing
within 10ft
Law Passing
within 10ft
Antonym Also cancels out...
Lightning Rod Repulse, Speed, Explosive, Rebuff, Chill, Burn,
Strength, Freedom
Slow, Safety, Lesser Healing, Chill, Greater
Comfort, Eloquence, Stamina, Strength, Health,
Sleep, Comfort (mortal), Recollection,
Immobility, Enthrall, Block

Repulse, Speed, Eloquence, Arcane Prowess,

Rage Stamina, Strength, Health, Agility, Alertness,
Recollection, Veracity, Freedom, Message, Alarm
Slow, Safety, Containment, Lesser Healing,
Lethargy Greater Comfort, Eloquence, Arcane Prowess,
Health, Sleep, Comfort (mortal), Alertness,
Recollection, Enthral, Message
Rage, Lethargy, Lightning Rod, Anchor, Explosive,
Deafen, Chill, Burn, Blind, Pain, Confusion (Fey),
Greater Curse, Curse, Sleep, Forgetfulness, ,
Prevarication, Immobility, Enthrall, Block, Trap,
Confusion (mortal)
Greater Curse, Arcane Prowess, Curse
Translocation Repulse, Speed, Explosive, Forgetfulness,
Freedom, Message
Preservation Lethargy, Anchor, Slow, Containment, Sealing,
Immobility, Block, Trap, Alarm
Law Disruptive energy has 70% chance to cancel any
lesser rune.
Rage, Sharpness, Deafen, Blind, Confusion (fey),
Chaos Greater Curse, Curse, Forgetfulness,
Prevarication, Freedom, Confusion (mortal).
For example, the Greater Comfort rune and the Pain rune nullify each other, but
only when they come in contact; because the Pain rune must be disturbed to be
activated. However, the Greater Comfort Rune has an area effect so the two runes
disintegrate as soon as the Pain rune passes into the area of effect of the Greater
Comfort rune. If either of these runes is permanent it destroys its antonym, but is
no longer permanent and will continue to function until it is discharged normally.
For example, if a non-permanent Safety rune comes into conflict with a permanent
Blind rune. The wizard who made the Safety rune is protected by it and the Blinding
rune is suppressed until they come into contact with each other. At this point the
protected wizard must get 40% or less on a d100; if successful both runes are
destroyed. Otherwise, the Blind rune discharges normally, but loses its permanency.
In the example above, if the Blinding rune were non-permanent then the wizard with
the Safety rune has a 60% chance that the Blinding rune is destroyed when they make
contact. If the Safety rune is permanent than it destroys the Blinding rune even if
it too is permanent.

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Antonym
Alarm Touch
Confusion LOS
(mortal)
Message Touch
Trap Touch
Block Touch
Enthrall LOS
Freedom Touch
Immobility Touch
Prevarication LOS
Veracity LOS
Forgetfulness LOS
Recollection Touch
Alertness Touch
Comfort Touch
(mortal)
Sleep LOS
Agility Touch
Curse Touch
Health LOS
Strength Touch
Stamina LOS
Arcane Touch, LOS
Prowess
Greater Curse LOS
Sealing Touch
Also cancels out..
Confusion
Alarm

Alarm
Enthrall Message, Trap, Alarm
Block Alarm
Immobility Block, Enthrall, Trap, Confusion, Alarm
Freedom Message
Veracity None
Prevarication Enthrall, Confusion
Recollection Veracity, Message
Forgetfulness Enthrall, Block, Confusion
Sleep Forgetfulness, Trap, Confusion (mortal)
Immobility, Trap Confusion (mortal)
Alertness Recollection, Freedom, Message, Alarm
Curse Comfort (mortal), Sleep, Immobility,
Block, Trap, Alarm
Health 30% chance to nullify any lesser 1st level
Rune
Sleep, Forgetfulness, Veracity,
Curse Prevarication, Immobility, Enthrall, Block,
Trap, Confusion (mortal)
Immobility, Block
Sleep, Forgetfulness, Trap
Greater Curse Curse, Forgetfulness, Immobility, Block,
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Magic and the Elements:

Originally I had thought to devote an entire chapter of this tome to the cosmology
of a gaming Universe, but after I thought about it for a while I realized that the
nature of the DCC RPG system and the flavors of the Appendix N universes really
don’t have room for too much standardization of Cosmology; everyone’s RPG universe
will be so different as to render books on cosmology largely useless. Besides, most
of the realms have either been covered at length and are sitting on the shelves of
gamer’s libraries already; or, they are off limits due to product licensing.
However, as the basic building blocks of a fantasy universe the Primal Elements
could be thought of as common to all universes; in theory at least. But that’s not
enough for DCC; Appendix N has no room for ordinary, so I diverted from the classic
4 part elemental division familiar to most gamers. This section is offered as a set
of ideas for the Storyteller to use or ignore at their leisure and is intended to
spur him or her to new ideas and possibilities for their own game milieu.
However, since this approach is ingrained in everything that I write, perhaps a few
words of explanation are in order to facilitate the reader’s understanding of the
spells and other concepts in this book.
I first introduced this elemental system in Critters, Creatures, & Denizens, but
there wasn’t enough room in that work to really explore and explain this
quintessence of forces. Though I should really say; ‘re-introduced’, because I’m
certainly not the first to try to bring this concept into the Fantasy RPG paradigm.
It is also fair to say that the idea never really went anywhere; I’d be surprised
if I had any greater success in this endeavor. But, with the unique opportunity to
re-shape and re-define the gaming environment afforded by the arrival of DCC RPG, I
simply couldn’t resist the chance to try.
The concept of 5 elements has been with humanity for millennia, Aristotle and Plato
both postulated a 5 element theory, but the idea never became popular in Western
Philosophies. However, the 5-element theory is as strong today in the rest of the
world as it ever was in antiquity. The difficult part for most folks seems to be
the idea of Thought and Intention or 1Spirit ’ as a physical force; but if you
think about it for a moment, we see the ebb and flow of this force every day of our
lives. This force can be seen in the cycles of life shared by all creatures of the
world; or when we open a newspaper and read of the world’s events. It soon becomes
evident that not only are Thought and Spirit capable of acting upon the world to
wreak havoc and miraculous changes just as any other physical force; but that
Spirit is the most powerful of the 5 elements. It challenges us, shapes the world
around us and our individual and collective destinies constantly as we make the
decisions to navigate through our journey of life.
In this model of the meta-verse the 5th element supplies the consciousness and
animating force of all creatures so this element must also be conscious, else it
couldn’t impart this gift to others. This living, creating force is the most
powerful of the elements and being self-aware it knows that living energy unbounded
and ever growing is dangerous when left unchecked. Being self aware, the elemental
force of Spirit is capable of self-regulation and thus created the de-animating
force, the negative corollary to life itself; Entropy, or Death, to use the more
common term. This bifurcated nature makes Spirit truly unique among the elements,
but this dualistic character sometimes occludes the potential of this strange
element within a gaming environment.
As stated on page 15 of the CCD the interactions between these 2 halves of the
Spirit are balanced within all living creatures, at least those who are in good
health.
But these forces would annihilate each other like matter and anti-matter were it
not for the buffering effects of the other 4 elements also present in balanced
amounts within all mater. The interactions of the elements are shown on table 1 -9
reprinted from the CCD.
Table 1-9; 1 elemental Energies & Damage
Types
Air Sonic, Music, Charms
Fire Fire, Heat
Water Acid, Ice, Cold
Earth Electricity, Bludgeoning
Spirit (+) Heat/ Force/ Paroxysm/ Healing
Spirit (-) Cold/ Force/ Paralysis/ Draining
Table 1-10 outlines the various interactions between the elements. While the
destructive properties are easy enough to understand, the process of enhancement is
left vague so as to allow for wider use. Generally enhancement refers to things
like the ability of fire to create refined metals and alloys, or to describe the
‘air’ made available to aquatic creatures, or the winds carrying clouds of water
vapor gently through the sky. Positive energy creatures act to enhance the flow of
the elements where ever possible. Negative energy creatures work constantly to
unravel the elemental forces and are constantly at odds with the growth of the
natural world. When earth enhances fire, the results are nothing less than...
well... volcanic.
Table 1-10; Contrary and Complimentary
Elemental Energies
Air Starves Fire & enhances Water
Fire Boils Water & enhances Earth
Water Erodes Earth & enhances Air
Earth Traps Air & enhances Fire
Spirit (+) Cancels out Spirit (-) & enhances
all other Elements
Spirit (-) Cancels out Spirit (+) & has a
degenerative effect on all other
Elements.
How these interactions play out in the game environment is up to the Storyteller,
as is the existence of any Para-elements such as Steam, Magma, Mud, and others. For
Critters, Creatures, & Denizens and for Liber Arcanum the default setting is that
these Para-elemental Planes do exist and there are several critters based upon
these sometimes contrary and always unstable hybrid elements. Within this paradigm,
even contrary elements may be forced to combine disproportionately to the other
elements or even in their absence. Mud Mephits for example are an unstable
conglomeration of Earth, Water, and just enough positive or negative Spirit energy
to animate its form. These unstable combinations often have severe dietary
requirements as well as restrictions to movement and environment when brought to
the Material Plane. All of these Para-elemental combinations are unstable by
technical definition, but the enhancing effects between Elements can create
powerful hybridizations like the Cloud and Lava Mephits; see Critters, Creatures, &
Denizens for further details on these creatures.
This model of the elements also allows for the expression of the Faerie Kingdoms as
amalgams of nearly pure positive or negative energy with just a touch of another
element. Thus Sprites and Spriggans are nearly identical and both are air spirits;
they just have opposite polarities, viewpoints, and goals. These goals are as
varied as their physical forms, but faerie kind generally fall into one of two main
camps: the Faeries who see mortals as children to be guided & protected; and the
Faeries who see mortals as cattle to be hunted and used for sport. Table 1-11
outlines the Para-elements and their attendant damage types.
Creatures constructed with such energies are vulnerable to all of the elemental
energies to which their constituent elements would normally be susceptible.
On a cosmic scale, all these elemental forces are balanced against one another and
all are set into motion by the dynamic tension between the animating and de-
animating force. In conjunction with the ‘smaller’ world theme favored within the
DCC RPG system, this Elementalist view of the Cosmos allows us to enfold many of
the functions and themes from other realms presented through the years into either
the positive or negative aspect of Spirit. For my writing and gaming this has
generally taken the form of the 13 Heavenly Kingdoms and the 13 Kingdoms of Hell. I
have defined these greatly within the scheme of my game environment, but I have
deliberately held off publishing many details so that the end user has more freedom
to implement these core ideas in their game milieu. However, it can be generally
said that the 1st Kingdom of Heaven is the largest and is circular, like all other
Kingdoms both above and below. The ascending Heavenly Kingdoms are each dedicated
to a principle or mortal conception of Heaven and the afterlife; as well as the
abodes of certain deities. Through meditation the souls ascend to find the place
that makes them feel most at peace, or they choose to be reborn into the Material
world again.
Table 1-11; 1 Jara- Elements and their damage
types
Cloud Acid, Asphyxiation, Sonic
Dust Asphyxiation, Sonic, Slashing
Lava Electricity, Fire, Bludgeoning
Mud Acid, Asphyxiation, Sonic,
Constriction
Smoke Asphyxiation, Poisons and Toxins,
Steam Acid, Heat, Steam
Faerie (+) Any available to its elemental
subtype, spells
Faerie (-) Any available to its elemental
subtype, spells
These other Heavenly Kingdoms may be assigned as the Storyteller wishes, but
these three truths hold constant during the ascension: each kingdom is slightly
smaller, the available ambient power of the kingdom grows, and at the pinnacle of
this Celestial Mountain is the Eternal Garden. Only a few hundred paces across, the
13th Kingdom of Heaven is a peaceful garden with several meditation platforms and
delicate arrangements of trees, flowers, stones, and intricately raked sands and
pathways. All set within a single perfect summer day that never fades. There are
streams within the Eternal Garden that flow from the eight points of the compass
and into the Well of Forever; a central pond lined with jade and turquoise. Two
ancient fish swim within its crystal clear water; Harmony and Wisdom. One has
scales of gold smoothed by eons of languid swimming, the other has polished silver
scales sparkling and glinting in the sun brighter than the finest of mirrors. The
few enlightened souls which ascend to this level meditate here for centuries or
even millennia before moving on to whatever is beyond; for even the Angels know not
where souls go whence they depart from the Eternal Garden.
Most of this holds true for the lower realms; just in reverse. As the Kingdoms
of Hell descend into the darkness, they too contract in size as their power grows.
The Kingdoms of Hell are arranged similarly to the Heavens, in that each of the
Kingdoms of Hell are dedicated to a particular concept or version of Hell
associated with a specific doctrine or dogma and are the abodes of certain evil
deities. The Storyteller should feel free to assign these as needed for their
campaign; however, the 13th and lowest Kingdom of Hell is a small, nameless dungeon
so bleak, so vile, that even devils are nervous when they must travel to this
forsaken place. The reason for this trepidation is clear to any souls unfortunate
enough to be interred within; at the center of the dungeon is a pit so malevolent
that its dark corruption appears only as a mixture of viscous, oily mists and
horrific visions, all swirling chaotically in its endless depths. Those who stare
into this kaleidoscope of despair and wickedness find themselves dragged into the
Outer Darkness where only demons roam and forgotten gods slumber; dreaming through
eternity.
Animancers & Necromancers
In the paradigm of a sorcery & swords fantasy environment, the dualistic concept
of Spirit can have other, more subtle, yet profound applications. Spells such as
Breathe life, Eternal Champion, Stamina, and other such spell manifestations can
then be a form of elemental magic, as would Animate Dead, and a host of the spells
traditionally thought to be the purview of clerics like Restore Vitality, or any
other type of curative/ restorative magic. Among the stranger manifestations found
within this elemental model is the idea that both positive and negative energy can
be used to animate items. In the case of negative energy this takes the form of the
parade of undead creatures from skeletons all the way up to the mighty lich and
other fell spirits. Any of these same types of creatures can be found in the benign
realm of positive energy; mostly in non-physical forms like helpful Ghosts,
Invisible Companions, Eternal Champions, or anything animated via the Breathe Life
spell or involving magical force. In fact, under this model it is possible to do
away with the entire concept of clerics and deities. The architecture is already
part of the DCCRPG system.
We can re-skin the cleric class as wizards dedicated to either the positive or
negative aspect of Spirit. The former are known as animancers and the latter are
known as necromancers. As for patrons, they are mostly there to provide a
convenient means of teaching the animancer or necromancer their powers and skills.
The Storyteller can modify existing patrons that resonate with positive or negative
energy or re-skin some of the former deities into patron groups based upon the
element of Spirit with which they most resonate as needed for their game
environment. Any or all of these patrons can give the appropriate generic spell
lists and powers listed on page 20. I have transferred many of the divine spells
onto these two elemental lists with some standard magical spells added for flavor;
these are learned and used in the same way as any other wizard. Any divine spells
not on these lists then become the purview of any specific patron(s) of the
Storyteller’s choice. While these are the spells available to animancers and
necromancers; the casters must still earn this knowledge from their patron.
Each camp defines the other as evil, but for the sake of clarity and tradition I
have labeled the positive energy as “good” because it is generally associated with
healing, growing, and is a generally creative force. Negative energy, being
generally destructive and violent in nature is labeled as “evil”.
Powers:
Both types of Elementalist have the ‘lay on hands’ ability; however, the
touch of a Necromancer causes damage by class and alignment of the target rather
than healing the target.
Neither suffers from ire of the gods, but they suffer corruptions and
misfires as any other wizard. Use table 1-19 (p. 25) as a quick reference for
generic mishap tables by spell level. These wizards also suffer from any patron
taints that the Storyteller can devise for their new patrons, or simply default to
the corruption tables in the DCC Core Rules.
Both types of Elementalist have the Turning ability; animancers may turn
creatures of negative energy, Undead, and any other creatures defined by their
chosen patron. Necromancers can turn spirits animated by force, or positive energy,
such as Eternal Champions, Invisible Companions, constructs, as well as living
creatures and any others defined by their chosen patron. It is possible for a
powerful necromancer to slay the living in droves with this power, just as
animancers or clerics can with unholy creatures.
Both types of Elementalist have damage resistance versus the energies of the
basic and hybrid elements of magical or mundane origin. This protection is equal to
their level, modified by their Luck. The resistance of animancers is overcome by
the spells and physical attacks of necromancers and negative energy creatures of
equivalent or greater level/HD, magic weapons, and the attacks from non-intelligent
critters with at least 6HD. The resistance of necromancers is overcome by the
spells and physical attacks of animancers and other positive energy creatures of
equivalent or greater level/HD, magic weapons, and the attacks of non-intelligent
critters with at least 6HD.
Animancer Spell List:
1st Level
Animal Summoning, Blessing, Comprehend Languages, Detect Evil, Detect Magic,
Flaming Hands, Find Familiar, First Aid, Force Manipulation, Food of the Gods,
Invoke Patron (*), Magic Shield, Mending, Patron Bond (*), Protection from Evil,
Resist Heat or Cold, Sleep, Spider Climb
2nd level
Agility, Binding, Cure Paralysis, Detect Invisible, ESP, Invisible Companion,
Levitate, Lotus Stare, Monster Summoning, Neutralize Poison or Disease, Protection
from (*),
Restore Vitality, Spider Web, Stinging Stone, Strength, Wizard ’s Staff
Necromancer Spell List:
Chill Touch, Darkness, Detect Good, Detect Magic, Force Manipulation, Invoke Patron
(*), Levitation, Magic Missile,Paralysis, Patron Bond (*), Protection from Good,
Rending, Resist Heat or Cold,
Banish, Curse, Detect Invisible, Forget, Invisible Companion, Phantasm, Ray of
Enfeeblement, Shatter, Snake Charm, Wood Wyrding
Breathe Life, Consult Spirit, Eldrich Hound, Eternal Champion, Exorcise, Haste,
Make Armor Make Potion, Paroxysm, Panoramic Projectile Projection, Planar Step,
Remove Curse, Spirit Weapon, True Name
Animate Dead, Consult Spirit, Dispel Magic, Emirikol’s Entropic Maelstrom, Lesser
Devastation, Monster Summoning, Planar Step, Slow, Speak with the Dead, Spirit
Weapon, Sword Magic, Telekinesis, Transference, True Name,Turn to Stone
Adhibitis Ossa, Affliction of the Gods, Sanctify/ Desecrate, Weakening, Vermin
Blight
5th Level
Polymorph, Sanctify/ Desecrate, Telekinesis
5th Level
Devastation, Hepsoj ’s Fecund Fungi, Mind Purge, Whirling Doom, Transmute Spirit
Righteous Fire, Replication, Transmute Spirit
1st Level
2nd Level
3rd Level
3rd Level
4th Level
4th Level
But what about Spirit Elementals you may ask? There is no need to re-invent the
wheel for these either; There are already plenty of creatures to use: we’ve simply
been calling them Angels and Devils. Since both sets of creatures are decidedly
Lawful and are eternally set to make war upon their opposites; the animancers and
necromancers in their service must also be Lawful and they will always fight when
they meet. Where a a geomancer can summon Earth Elementals, animancers can summon
animals and monsters as soon as they gain enough levels to learn to cast these
spells, but at 5th level an animancer can add generic constructs to the types of
monsters that may be summoned, and at 10th level the animancer can summon an angel
with hit dice allowed by the Monster Summoning spell. Necromancers can summon
negative energy creatures with the Animate Dead spell at 5th level, and with the
Monster Summoning spell they may call forth devils with hit dice fitting the
criterion of the spell’s results. The possible nature and abilities of these devils
are too numerous to detail here and would likely require a separate tome unto
themselves.
For those Storytellers and Players who enjoy a good romp through the Planes,
I’ve included a basic diagram or ‘map’ of this Celestial Geometry. In this model of
the multiverse any particular part of the Material Plane is a stable point of
reference where all Elemental aspects overlap. This point of harmonic convergence
is unmistakable, because it is usually a sphere that we would recognize as a
planet. Even though the elemental planes are infinite in scope, only the small area
near and within the overlapped area contains the vital forces needed for life and
these regions are thought of as the various Planes, of Fire, or Earth, etc. because
these are the only places where living beings of a non-elemental nature may travel.
The deep reaches of any Elemental Plane are much too hostile for travel or use by
mortals. The exceptions to this rule are the Planes of Positive and Negative Spirit
Energy. They have the Kingdoms of Heaven and Hell housed within the Outer Reaches
of their respective Planes; while the regions closer to the overlap manifest as
Para-elemental Planes. The near region of the Positive Energy Plane is called the
Ethereal Plane, but it is sometime called Summer Home, or Faerie Land, the lands
across the sea, and other names; it is where the positively aligned Faerie make
their homes when not on the Material Plane. The near region of the Negative Energy
Plane is called the Plane of Sorrows and is a land of shadows and the wandering,
restless, dead that cannot find their way onward. The negatively aligned faeries
call this place home when they are not tormenting mortals on the Prime Material
Plane.
The space between the spaces also needs definition and it too is bifurcated into
a close and an outer section; both are referred to generically as Astral Space. The
closer of the two regions is known as the Palace of Dreams and is where the Pattern
of Reality is fixed by the dreams of the gods and mortals. The farther reaches of
the Astral Plane are known as the Outer Darkness and it is where demons and
forgotten gods slumber. It is the last and strangest frontier; appearing to be
infinite, however sages, elves, and magi have theorized that if one were to travel
far enough into the Outer Darkness, one could possibly find other worlds cocooned
within their own dreams.
Who lives upon these planes and how magic spells function therein is up to the
individual Storyteller because every game world is different. The four elemental
kingdoms of Air, Fire, Water, and Earth are straight forward and are ruled by the
various Elemental Lords and Ladies. These four Planes are common to all universes,
but let common sense rule the day whenever possible. For example, fire spells
probably don’t work very well on the Plane of Water, Steam, or Mud. Likewise, how
the Planes connect to one another as well as the means by which each is accessed is
also subject to the whims of the Storyteller with the following caveat: in this
model the Prime Material Plane is considered part of every Plane because it is the
node upon which everything else balances. As such, the enterprising and powerful
wizard (or cleric for that matter) can travel from the Prim Material Plane to any
other Plane in a single ‘step’ assuming they have the right spell, or item and
enough power.
The following diagrams are offered as an aid to understanding; the first shows
the Celestial Geometry of the Five Elemental Planes in relation to the Material
Plane. Also shown on this first diagram are the Para-elemental Planes of Clouds,
and Lava as well as Summer Home and the Plane of Sorrows. These diagrams have been
stretched, pulling the planes away from each other somewhat to better illustrate
their places. The second diagram omits the 5th element entirely in order to better
show the Para-elemental Planes; both diagrams have representations of The Palace of
Dreams, and the Outer Darkness.
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percentile dice to further clarify. If this is affecting a Player Character they
apply their Luck bonus or penalty to both the d14 roll and to any percentile rolls
needed. For the percentile roll, multiply the character’s Luck modifier by 10% and
apply this result as a bonus or penalty to their roll. Anyone who ends on Positive
or Negative Plane of Spirit is in the 1st Kingdom of Heaven or Hell depending on
the result.
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9. Para-elemental Plane of Smoke.
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Random things and other useful charts...
When any of the random color charts in the following spell tables indicates that
multiple color choices are available the player rolls the randomizing die indicated
to determine how many colors manifest. Are they a base color with stripes or polka-
dots? Is the effect one color on one day and another on the next? Are there enough
colors to make a plaid? The possibilities are limited by imagination and the
Storyteller’s permission. This result is rolled once, usually as part of the
manifestation effect, and the result is fixed when the spell is learned and cast
for the first time. This same mechanic functions similarly regardless of the
choices offered. Here are a few of the random tables used in this book as well as
some others from Critters, Creatures & Denizens that the Storyteller may find
useful in other non-specific ways or situations.
Table 1-12: Basic random color progression:
(Roll 1d8 to determine the color of the effect: 1= Red, 2= Orange, 3= Yellow, 4=
Green, 5= Blue,
6= Indigo, 7= Violet, 8= Roll twice)
Table 1-13: Elaborate random color progression:
(Roll 1d14 to determine color of the effect: 1= Red, 2=Orange, 3= Yellow, 4= Green,
5= Blue, 6= Indigo, 7= Violet, 8= Black, 9= Gray, 10= White, 11= Gold, 12= Silver,
13= Roll twice 14= Roll thrice.)
Table 1-14: Basic random nice fragrances progression:
Roll 1d6: 1= Rose, 2= Sandalwood, 3= Patchouli, 4= Mountain Valley Rain Storm, 5=
Pine Needles,
6= Bog Berry.
Table 1-15: Basic random horrible odors progression:
Roll 1d10: 1= Rotting Garbage, 2= Open Sewer on a hot day, 3= Troll dung, 4= Tavern
floor after a long festival weekend, 5= Pig pen, 6= Ogre breath, 7= Bloody
battlefield on a hot day, 9= Rotten eggs,
10= Dragon vomit.
Table 1-16: Spotting distance in miles to the horizon by creature size and
observing altitude; assuming perfect viewing conditions. *
Ground
Level
Creature Size and Height Tiny (1.5ft) Small (3ft) Medium (5ft)
Large (10ft)
Huge (15ft)
Gargantuan
(20ft)
Colossal
(30ft)
*1 Mile = 1.609 Kilometers, & 1 foot = 0.305 meters.
1.49 3.11 4.14 4.96 5.66 6.85 7.86 8.76 10.67 12.29
2.11 3.45 4.4 5.18 5.85 7.01 8.0 8.88 10.77 12.38
2.73 3.86 4.73 5.46 6.1 7.22 8.18 9.05 10.91 12.5
3.86 4.73 5.46 6.1 6.68 7.72 8.63 9.45 11.25 12.8
4.73 5.46 6.1 6.68 7.22 8.18 9.05 9.84 11.57 10.08
5.46 6.1 6.68 7.22 7.72 8.63 9.45 10.21 11.89 13.36
6.68 7.22 7.72 8.18 8.63 9.45 10.21 10.91 12.5 13.91
Table 1-17: Minor Demons
Demon: Type Zero Projection: None Critical Threat Range: 20
Communication Usually none, or Common
Abilities Damage and magic resistance equal to half their hit dice rounding
down; a proto-demon with one
hit die has neither; both damage and spell resistance are overcome
by spells of 3rd level wizards
and divine magic of any level. They rarely have more than 4 or 5
hit dice.
Vulnerabilities They are dependent upon draining ability score points from victims
in order to remain upon the
Plane to which they have been summoned. Failure to meet this
requirement forces them to
disintegrate. Minor demons are always vulnerable to the natural
attack forms of the critters they
are emulating as well as divine magic. All minor demons suffer a -2
penalty on saves versus
Binding, Banishing, or similar effects; Dispel Magic causes them
1d4 points of damage per caster
level of the attacking wizard.
5 feet
10
feet
15
feet
20
feet
30
feet
40
feet
50
feet
75
feet
100
feet
Table 1-18: Spell success Quick reference:
Can be cast by a single wizard Risky for a caster.
Ritual casting required.
Spell Level 1 st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th Gr.
Ritual Rite Ceremony Sacrament
Mishap 1 1-2 1-3 1-4 1-5
1-6 1-7 1-8 1-9
Failure 2-10 3-12 4-14 5-16 6-18
7-20 8-22 9-24 10-26
Special"1" 11 13 15 17 19
21 23 25 27
Succeeds 12-13 14-15 16-17 18-19 20-21 22-23
24-25 26-27 28-29
Succeeds 14-17 16-19 18-21 20-23 22-24 24-26
26-28 28-30 30-32
Succeeds 18-19 20-21 22-23 24-25 25-27 27-29
29-31 31-33 33-35
Succeeds 20-23 22-25 24-26 26-28 28- 30 30- 32
32- 34 34- 36 36- 38
Succeeds 24-27 26-29 27-31 29-33 31-33 33-35
35-37 37-39 39-41
Succeeds 28-29 30-31 32-33 34-35 34-37 36-39
38-41 40-43 42-45
Succeeds 30-31 32-33 34-35 36-37 38-39
40-41 42-43 44-45 46-47
Succeeds 32-33 34-35 36-37 38-39 40-41 42-43
44-45 46-47 48-49
Succeeds 34-35 36-37 38-39 40-41 42-43 44-45
46-47 48-49 50-51
Succeeds 36+ 38+ 40+ 42+ 44+
46+ 48+ 50+ 52+
+ Usually spell fails but is not lost for the day and wizard may try again, but
this may be a corrupted form of spell success.
Table 1-19: Mishaps Quick reference:
Level 1 spell
Mishap: 1
Level 2 spell
Mishap: 1-2
Level 3 spell
Mishap: 1-3
Level 4 spell
Mishap: 1-4
Level 5 spell
Mishap: 1-5
Level 6 spell
Mishap: 1-6
Level 7 spell
Mishap: 1-7
Level 8 spell
Mishap: 1-8
Level 9 spell
Mishap: 1-9
Spell fails, and worse! Roll 1d6 modified by Luck: (0 or less) Major corruption +
Misfire + Patron taint (or Spell corruption if no Patron), (1) Major corruption,
(2) Patron taint (or Spell corruption if no Patron), (3+) Misfire.
Spell fails, and worse! Roll 1d6 modified by Luck: (0 or less) Greater corruption +
Misfire + Patron taint (or Spell corruption if no Patron), (1) Major corruption,
(2) Patron taint (or Spell corruption if no Patron), (3+)
Misfire._________________________________________________________
Spell fails, and worse! Roll 1d6 modified by Luck: (0 or less) Greater corruption +
Misfire + Patron taint (or Spell corruption if no Patron), (1) Major corruption or
Spell corruption, (2-3) Patron taint (or Spell corruption if no Patron), (4+)
Misfire.
Spell fails, and worse! Roll 1d6 modified by Luck: (0 or less) Greater corruption +
Misfire + Patron taint (or Spell corruption if no Patron), (1-2) Major corruption
and Patron taint (or Spell corruption if no Patron), (3-4) Patron taint (or Spell
corruption if no Patron), (5+) Misfire.
Spell fails, and worse! Roll 1d6 modified by Luck: (1 or less) Greater corruption +
Misfire + Patron taint (or Spell corruption if no Patron), (2-3) Major corruption
and Patron taint (or Spell corruption if no Patron), (4-5) Patron taint (or Spell
corruption if no patron), (6)
Misfire.
Spell fails, and worse! Roll 1d6 modified by Luck: (1 or less) Greater corruption +
Misfire + Patron taint (or Spell corruption if no Patron), (2-3) Major corruption
and Patron taint (or Spell corruption if no Patron), (4-5) Patron taint (or Spell
corruption if no patron), (6+) Misfire.
Spell fails, and worse! Roll 1d7 modified by Luck: (2 or less) Greater corruption +
Misfire + Patron taint, (3-4) Major corruption, (5-6) Patron taint (or Minor
corruption if no patron),
(7+)
Misfire.___________________________________________________________________________
________
Spell fails, and worse! Roll 1d8 modified by Luck: (3 or less) Greater corruption +
Misfire + Patron taint, (4-5) Major corruption, (6-7) Patron taint (or Minor
corruption if no patron),
(8+)
Misfire.___________________________________________________________________________
________
Spell fails, and worse! Roll 1d10 modified by Luck: (4 or less) Greater corruption
+ Misfire + Patron taint, (5-6) Major corruption, (7-9) Patron taint (or Minor
corruption if no patron), (10+)
Misfire.___________________________________________________________________________
______
Table 1-20: Random Spells
The Storyteller chooses which column is most appropriate then rolls as needed. A
d100 is used for the first two columns and column 3 uses a d30; these rolls are
modified by the character’s luck. The percentile roll is adjusted by the
character’s Luck modifier x 10%; i.e., a +2 Luck modifier counts as +20% on the
check; if their modifier is negative, subtract the penalty from their roll. Results
greater than 100 or 30 indicate the player chooses the spell; but results less than
1 indicate ‘no spell acquired’ or ‘Storyteller’s choice.’ Italicized Spells found
in DCCRPG Core Rules.
Column 1
1st level
01-02 Animal Summoning 03-06 Cantrip 07-08 Charm Person 09-10 Chill Touch 11-12
Choking Cloud 13-14 Cloud of Fresh Air 15-16 Color Spray 17-18 Comp. Languages 19-
20 Detect Magic*
21-22 Ekim’s Mystical Mask 23-24 Enlarge 25-26 Feather Fall 27-29 Find Familiar 30-
31 Flaming Hands 32-33 Force Manipulation 34-35 Invoke Patron**
36-37 Incomprehensible Babbling
38-39 Magic Missile
40-41 Magic Shield
42-43 Mending
44-45 Obscuring Mist
46-47 Pilfer Voice
48-49 Patron Bond**
50-51 Read Magic 52-53 Reduce 54-55 Rending 56-57 Ropework 58-59 Runic Alphabet,
Mortal (Lost Runes)
60-61 Sleep 62-63 Spider Climb 64-65 Ventriloquism 66-67 Ward Portal 68-69 (Patron
Spell)***
2nd
level
70-71 Agility 72-73 Acid Resistance 74-78 Arcane Affinity 79-81 Detect Evil*
82-83 Detect Invisible 84-85 Determined Locomotion 86-87 Electricity Resistance 88-
89 ESP
90-91 Fire Resistance 92-93 First Aid 94-95 Forget 96-97 Invisibility 98-99
Invisible Companion 100 Knock
Column 2
01-02 Levitate
03-04 Locate Object
05-06 Wizard Lock
07-08 Magic Mouth
09-10 Mind Shield
11-12 Mirror Image
13-14 Monster Summoning
15-16 Nythuul ’s Porcupine Coat
17-18 Phantasm
19-20 Protection from (*)
21-22 Ray of Enfeeblement 23-24 Scare 25-26 Scorching Ray 27-28 Shatter 29-30
Silence 31-32 Sonic Resistance 33-34 Spider Web 35-36 Strength 37-38 WizardStaff
39-40 (Patron Spell)***
3rd level
41-42 Banish*
43-44 Binding*
45-46 Breathe Life
47-48 Consult Spirit
49-50 Demon Summoning
51-52 Destroy Potion
53-54 DispelMagic
55-56 Eldritch Hound
57-58 Emirikol ’s Entropic Maelstrom
59-60 Encrypt Magical Writing
61-62 Eternal Champion
63-64 Fireball
65-66 Fly
67-68 Fynderlang ’s Forceful Flinger
69-70 Gust of Wind
71-72 Haste
73-74 Lesser Devastation
75-76 Lightning Bolt
77-78 Make Armor
79-82 Make Potion
83-84 Panoramic Projectile Protection
85-86 Paralysis*
87-88 Paroxysm 89-90 Planar Isolation 91-92 Planar step 93-94 Runic Alphabet, Fey
(Lost Runes)
95-96 Slow 97-98 SwordMagic
99 Stamina
100 Transference
 Column 3
Roll 1d30 + luck
modifier:
1. Turn to Stone
2. Water Breathing
3. Write Magic
4. (Patron spell)***
4th level
Adhibitis Ossa Arcane Veil Control Fire Control Ice
Lokerimon ’s Orderly Assistance
10. Wand Magic
11. Polymorph
12. Telekinesis
13. Transmute Air
14. Transmute Earth, body of text in Core Rules, with extra material on p. 211
15. Transmute Fire
16. Transmute Water
17. True Name*
18. Weakening
19. Wizard Hovel
20. Wizard sense
21. Wizard’s Tower
5th
level
22. Devastation
23. Hepsoj ’s Fecund Fungi
24. Lokerimon’s Unerring Hunter
25. Magic Bulwark
26. Magic Hat
27. Mind Purge
28. Replication
29. Resilience
30. Transmute Spirit
* As per cleric spell of same name. Because the wizard version of the spell is a
different spell level, the wizard receives a -2 penalty to casting checks when
casting it. For example, binding is a level 2 cleric spell but a level 3 wizard
spell; therefore, when rolling on the spell table, the wizard applies a -2 penalty
to casting checks. On a result of natural 1, the wizard suffers a 50% chance of
major corruption or misfire, rolling on the generic tables as appropriate.
** If either patron bond or invoke patron is rolled, the wizard receives both of
these spells, but they count as only one spell slot.
*** Ignore this result if the wizard does not have the spell patron bond.
Meta-magical effects of arcane ingredients
upon spell casting and item creation.
- Copied from Meta-material Analysis by Ranalthis Dalovar
Masethium, Keeper of the 8th Ring of Nagramond
Bone — Items made from bones and hides have a 5% chance per hit die of the creature
they were taken from to impart one special ability, immunity, or power based upon
the creature’s abilities and powers in addition to any powers granted by the
process of item creation. The Storyteller will determine the nature of any powers
and abilities on a case by case basis. The addition of bone, skin, hair, or other
parts of a creature to the casting of a spell will grant a bonus of +6 to spells
that specifically target that creature.
Ceramics - Nearly as versatile as bone for the construction of items due to the
fact that the recipe for the clay is tailored to suit a specific need much like the
selection of the popper skeletal donor for items of bone. Fortunately, once kilned
properly the items are half the weight of steel versions, but otherwise function
normally. These items gain a +2 bonus on saves versus the following attacks: Acid,
Cold, Electricity, Fire, Piercing, and Slashing damage. Ceramic armor and shields
also confers this bonus to the one wearing the armor or using the shield. These
items have half the skill check and movement penalty of steel versions, rounding
down. The recipe may be altered to grant a +3 bonus versus any specific type of
damage on the list, or to completely eliminate the item’s skill check and movement
penalties, but the bonus versus all other types of damage on the list is reduced to
+1. Alternatively, the recipe can be altered such that it grants a +4 bonus to
resist one type of damage, but it has no other bonuses to resist any other form of
damage. Ceramics are one of the few materials that will outlast and outperform
steel for large scale and long term construction projects. Ceramic items cost 20
times its normal listing and at the Storyteller’s discretion there can be other
recipes available...
Iron - The most common of metals and used liberally throughout most industrial
societies to create armor, tools, and weapons. Items made of pure iron are 25%
heavier and impose an additional penalty of -1 to the item’s skill check as well as
an additional 5ft penalty to movement versus steel versions of an item, but costs
half as much as normal. Elves and faeries as well as any creatures of these blood-
lines suffer an additional 2 points of damage from iron weapons. An allergy to this
metal inflicts a -1 penalty to all activities from the pain and itching; penalty is
cumulative with every hour of continuous skin contact plus 1 point of damage/ 24
hours. In arcane preparations and spell casting iron enhances banishing,
electricity, force, magnetism, and blood magic as well as for removing toxins from
the blood and in the summoning of devils and earth elementals and banishing of air
elementals; granting a +1 bonus to the casting and skill checks for such
activities.
Mithril - A versatile metal that can be rendered into fibers and woven into a fine
cloth or worked like steel into armor, items, and weapons of superior quality and
durability that cost at least 100 times the items normal price in any non-elven
market. Mithril is magically neutral and doesn’t impede or effect spell casting and
may be used to construct light armor. Defensive items of mithril have their
movement penalty reduced by 5ft and their skill check penalty reduced by 2;
additionally, the fumble die of any type of armor or shield composed of this metal
is lowered by one step on the dice chain and grants a non-magical +1 bonus to Armor
Class. Only items of mithril, star-metal, enchanted magic weapons of at least a +2
attack value, or natural attacks of creatures with 5 or more hit dice can damage a
mithril object. As such it is the material of choice for long term and large scale
construction of golems and animated objects, but confers no specific bonuses to any
type of magic. Weapons of mithril gain a non-magical, +1 bonus to attacks and
rarely need sharpening or any serious maintenance. If a mithril weapon delivers a
critical strike to armor or shields of lesser material, the defending item must
succeed at a Fortitude save with a DC = damage from attack or it loses 1 point of
armor class or attack value in addition to any other effects of the strike.
Star-Metal - This metal has been annealed by countless eons spent drifting in the
void between worlds before it falls from the sky as infrequent balls of fire and
explosive devastation. Through this process it has gained unparalleled durability
and all items made from this metal gain 10 points of damage resistance versus all
known types of damage other than attacks which drain ability scores. Star-metal is
damaged normally by itself, mithril weapons of at least a +2 enchantment, the
natural attacks of creatures with at least 9 hit dice, or any enchanted weapons of
at least a +4 attack value. Armor, items, and weapons composed of star-metal
function similarly to their steel versions with the following changes. Shields and
armor made from this metal grant a non-magical +2 bonus to armor class and grant
their damage resistance to their user; weapons of star-metal cause 50% greater
damage and are inherently capable of ignoring the damage resistance of most
supernatural, extra-dimensional, and extra-planar creatures without any need of
enchantments. If a star-metal weapon delivers a critical strike to armor or shields
of lesser material, the defensive item must succeed at a Fortitude save with a DC =
damage from attack or it loses 3 points of armor class or attack value in addition
to any other effects of the strike; items reduced to 0 AC or a negative attack
value are destroyed. Items made from star-metal, if they are even available at all,
cost at least 200 times their normal listing. Adding this metal to any crafting or
arcane activity will greatly enhance the outcome adding a +2 bonus to the relevant
check, but corruption or patron taint are automatic.
The Queen of Battle,
Death’s Handmaiden, The Black Queen, The Doom Bringer, The
Destroyer
Some say that this strange spirit was bom out of the great battles of
Creation fought between the Gods for control of the mortal realms. Others say that
she was spawned by the blood of those slain in the endless battles since time
began, or that she’s a demon from the Outer Darkness. No one knows for sure and
only those wizards with a zealous urge for battle and conquest risk entering into a
bond with Death’s Handmaiden. Everyone is certain that she is a being with a thirst
for carnage, for she asks much of her Patronage, nearly all of which will
eventually be slain in battle.
All patrons of the Doom Bringer must choose a hated enemy of some sort
at first level, fifth level, and ninth level. These enemies may not be of the same
race as the wizard. When the caster encounters one of these creatures the wizard
must succeed at a DC15 Willpower save or they immediately succumb to a violent
rage; stopping at nothing to kill their hated enemies. The caster is lost to the
Battle Madness for 1d4 rounds, +1 round per level of the caster: or until all
visible hated enemies are slain. During this madness the caster is incapable of
casting spells or acting in a coordinated/ tactical manner; though they can still
benefit from any spells or passive affects like their Mark of Favor that may still
be in operation before they became enraged. The maddened caster cannot accept aid
from allies and they must succeed at additional DC15 Willpower saves to recognize
friend from foe. In this state, the caster is granted a bonus to attacks and damage
equal to their wizard level. After each fit of violence they must succeed at a DC15
Fortitude save or suffer fatigue for the same amount of time as they were caught up
within their rage.
Battle Wizards are not allowed to retreat from a fight, be it of
mundane or arcane nature unless they succeed at a DC15 Willpower save. Even then,
their Mark of Favor will begin to swell and blister, imposing penalties equal to
their former benefits. If the caster is of 9th level or greater they may no longer
dodge Magic Missile spell attacks and suffer an additional point of damage from
each missile when targeted by this type of spell. Furthermore, they temporarily
forget how to cast any of the spells that the Queen of Battle has given them. This
state persists until the caster has redeemed themselves by challenging a powerful
creature or caster; then defeating them in single combat. The chosen opponent must
be at least one level or hit die greater than the caster seeking redemption.
Powers:
Battle wizards are granted expanded knowledge of weapons and their use
and may use any weapons available to a warrior without the penalty for using and
untrained weapon. Furthermore they may utilize any weapon specific deeds with a
critical success on their attack roll.
Preferred weapon: The caster chooses one weapon and may discharge any
spell with a range of ‘touch’ through this weapon and into their target. The attack
must cause at least 1 point of damage and the victim makes their save roll
normally. The caster may even choose a ranged weapon, but the spell delivery effect
is limited to the first range category and is subject to the ammunition rules in
Appendix I. (p. 267) The battle wizard must succeed at a casting check prior to the
attack and the caster may hold the enchanted weapon in reserve for up to 1 round
per caster level, but cannot cast spells until this reserved spell is discharged.
Using the weapon for any attack discharges the spell whether they hit the target or
not.
Table 1-2 1: Mark of the Queen of Battle grants the caster in good standing with:
1st level a +2 bonus to their AC; wizard gains +1 Fortitude save rolls.
3rd level a +3 bonus to their AC; wizard gains +1 Fortitude and Reflex save rolls.
5th level a +4 bonus to their AC; wizard gains +1 on all save rolls.
7th level a +5 bonus to their AC; wizard gains +2 on all save rolls.
9th level a +5 bonus to their AC; wizard gains +3 on all save rolls and allows the
wizard a Reflex save
versus the Magic Missile spell.
Spellburn:
Death’s Handmaiden is only interested in blood. The wizard can sacrifice their own
at a rate of one point of of damage and one point of their Agility, Stamina, or
Strength score for every +1 bonus to their next casting check. Alternately, the
wizard may sacrifice the heart of a powerful foe to The Destroyer. The Battle
Wizard must have won this heart in a 1-on-1 duel to the death. The offering must
have had more hit dice than the
Battle Wizard who then gains a +2 casting bonus per hit die of the vanquished foe
to their next casting check.
Invoke Patron (The Queen of Battle)
Level: 1 Casting Time: 1 round, and the spell may be
cast
Range: Personal only a limited number of times, according to
results
Duration: 1d3 turns per caster level of Patron Bond.
Reversible No
Ritual No
Save None
General: In order to learn this spell, you must first cast Patron Bond spell, see
DCC Core Rules. The spell may be cast only according to the wizard’s Patron Bond
result and it requires the wizard to commit one point of spellburn with each
invocation. In casting this spell, you invoke the Queen of Battle to request her
aid. For each combat encounter in which the battle wizard survives and slays a
creature or creatures of as many hit dice as the level of the battle wizard, they
gain a +1 bonus (+10 max) to their next attempt to invoke aid from the Queen of
Battle.
Invocation: During the invocation the caster must hold their preferred weapon over
their head and use it to draw the blood they need for their act of spellburn to
invoke the Queen’s name; she takes a point from the supplicant’s Personality score.
1: Spell fails and caster must roll for Patron Taint. The caster may not invoke the
name of the Queen of Battle for 48 hours.
2-11 : Fails and the caster may not invoke the name of the Queen of Battle for 24
hours...
12-13: The caster’s preferred weapon is considered a +1 magic weapon for attacks,
damage, and overcoming enemy spell and damage resistance.
14-17: The caster’s preferred weapon is considered a +1 magic weapon for attacks,
damage, and overcoming enemy spell and damage resistance. The caster can take
advantage of the terrain; granting them a +1 bonus to their initiative rolls for
the duration of the spell.
18-19: The caster’s preferred weapon is considered a +2 magic weapon for attacks,
damage and overcoming enemy spell and damage resistance. The caster is also granted
damage resistance of 2 points per round that is overcome by the natural weapons of
creatures with at least 4HD, weapons of+1 attack value, or if they are made of
Star-metal. The caster can take advantage of the terrain; granting them and 1 ally
per caster level a +1 bonus on initiatives for the duration of the spell.
20-23: The caster’s preferred weapon is considered a silvered steel +2 magic weapon
for attacks, damage and overcoming enemy spell and damage resistance. The caster is
also granted damage resistance of 2 points per round that is overcome by the
natural weapons of creatures with at least 5HD, weapons of +1 attack value, or if
the weapon is made from Star-metal. The caster can take advantage of the terrain;
granting them and 1 ally per caster level a +2 bonus on initiatives for the
duration of the spell.
24-27: The caster’s preferred weapon is considered a silvered steel +3 magic weapon
for attacks, damage and overcoming enemy spell and damage resistance. The caster is
also granted damage resistance of 3 points per round that is overcome by the
natural weapons of creatures with at least 5HD, weapons of +2 attack value, or if
the weapon is made from Star-metal. The caster can take advantage of the terrain;
granting them and 1 ally per caster level a +2 bonus to their armor class and
initiative rolls for the duration of the spell.
28-29: The caster’s preferred weapon is considered a +3 magic weapon for
attacks, damage, and overcoming enemy spell and damage resistance and is considered
to be made from silvered steel. The caster is also granted damage resistance of 3
points per round that is overcome by natural weapons of creatures with at least
6HD, weapons of +2 attack value, or if the weapon is made from Star-metal. The
caster can take advantage of the terrain; granting them and 2 allies per caster
level a +3 bonus to their initiative rolls and armor class.
30-31 : The caster is granted a +2 bonus on melee attacks and damage with any
melee weapon and their preferred weapon is granted a +4 magical bonus to attacks
and damage and is considered to be made of silvered mithril. The caster is also
granted damage resistance of 4 points/round that is overcome by natural weapons of
creatures with at least 7HD, weapons of +3 attack value or if the weapon is made
from Star-metal. The caster can take advantage of the terrain; granting them and 2
allies per caster level a +3 bonus to their armor class and initiative rolls.
32+ The caster is granted a +3 bonus on attacks and damage with any weapon and
their preferred weapon is granted a +5 magical bonus to attacks and damage and is
considered to be made of Star-metal. The caster is also granted damage resistance
of 5 points/round that is overcome by natural weapons of creatures with at least
8HD, weapons of +4 attack value or if the weapon is made from Star-metal. The
caster can take advantage of the terrain; granting them and 3 allies per caster
level a +4 bonus to their armor class and initiative rolls.
Patron Taint (The Queen of Battle)
Roll 1d6
1. The first time this taint is rolled, the caster suffers a permanent -1
penalty to Willpower saves. The second time this taint is rolled the penalty is
increased to -2 and the final version of this taint forces the caster to use an
action die 1 step lower on the dice chain when making Willpower saves.
2. The first time this taint is rolled, the caster’s healing ability is slowed;
they must now rest for a full day without taxing themselves to heal 1 hit point and
1 point of ability score from resting naturally. The next time this taint manifests
it causes all healing dice rolled in aid of the caster to be lowered 1 step on the
dice chain. In the final incarnation of this taint, the caster still suffers the
reduction in healing dice, but they can no longer heal naturally by resting and
must heal via magical means.
3. The first time this taint is rolled, the caster suffers a permanent -1
penalty to casting checks and any attempts to learn new spells. The next time this
taint is rolled the penalty is increased to -2 and the final manifestation of this
taint forces the caster to drop all of their casting dice by 1 step on the dice
chain.
4. The first time this taint is rolled, the caster suffers a permanent -1
penalty to strength checks, attack and damage rolls. The second time this taint is
rolled that penalty is increased to -2 and the final version of this taint forces
the caster to use an action die 1 step lower when making strength checks, as well
as attack and damage rolls. All of the caster’s melee and ranged combat damage dice
are reduced by one step on the dice chain.
5. The first time this taint is rolled, the caster suffers a permanent -1
penalty on any checks for initiative. The next time this taint occurs, the caster’s
action die is reduced by one step on the dice chain when rolling initiatives. When
this taint occurs for the final time, the caster is always last in any encounter
that requires initiative rolls.
6. The first time this taint is rolled, the caster’s mark of favor begins to
rapidly expand; creating a new layer of worty grey ‘skin’ that envelops the caster.
The second time this taint is rolled the skin thickens and wrinkles like rhino
hide, imposing a -1 physical check penalty as if the caster were wearing armor. The
final manifestation of this taint causes the skin to take on a shiny metallic
luster. This imposes a -2 physical check penalty, but it increases the AC bonus of
the Battle Queen’s mark of favor by +1 over what is normally granted to the caster.
Patron Spells:
The Queen of Battle will not allow the wizard to bond with other patrons. She
offers the following as patron spells: Detect Magic, Magic Missile, Magic Shield,
Arrow Storm, First Aid, Make Armor, Arcane Infiltrator, Lesser Devastation, and
Stamina to any of her worthy and faithful followers. These spells will fade from
the wizard’s mind and spell-books if the caster leaves her service.
Arrow Storm
Level: 2 Range: Self only Duration: 1 hour per caster level Casting Time: 1
round
Reversible No
Ritual Spell No
Save None
General: This spell is a gift from the Queen of Battle to the favored among the
cohorts. It allows the caster to empower a bow with powerful magic that will have
different effects at each level on the results table Per the results of the casting
check, the target’s bow is empowered to summon 1 arrow of the type listed for each
point of the caster’s intelligence score. If the caster has an intelligence score
of 14, then they can manifest 14 arrows of the type listed in the entry. These
arrows remain available to the recipient for 1 hour per caster level. These arrows
are granted to the bow and may not be given to others. If the bow is stolen or
changes ownership the spell ends and the unused arrows are lost. If the spell
allows for arrows that multiply, the additional targets must be in front of the
caster, visible, or otherwise made known to the caster and additional attack
penalties may be applied by the Storyteller. The spell requires that the wizard
sacrifice a silver arrowhead carved (as shown below) worth 1gp for each casting of
this spell.
Manifestation: Roll 1d6; (1) For the duration of the spell the target’s bow
glimmers; the arrows are summoned by the act of drawing the string. (2+) The
empowered bow summons arrows that glow with a faint (Roll 1d8: 1 = Red, 2= Orange,
3= Yellow, 4= Green, 5= Blue, 6= Indigo, 7= Violet, 8= Roll twice) light for the
duration of the spell. Any needed arrows manifested are carried and stored as any
other arrows; but are only available for the duration of the spell.
1-2 : The spell fails, is forgotten and wizard rolls for patron taint.
3-12: Spell fails and is forgotten.
13: Spell fails but is retained in memory.
14-15: The target’s bow is empowered to summon arrows that have a +1 magical
bonus to attacks and damage as well as a 10ft bonus to each of its range
increments.
16-19 : The target’s bow is empowered to summon arrows that have a +1 magical
bonus to attacks and damage as well as a 20ft bonus to each of its range
increments. Upon being fired, each of these arrows splits into 1d3 separate +1
arrows. Roll attacks separately and multiple targets may selected, but these
targets must be within 30ft of each other.
20-21 : The target’s bow is empowered to summon arrows that have a +1 magical
bonus to attacks and damage as well as a 30ft bonus to each of its range
increments. Upon being fired, each of these +1 magical arrows is charged with and
causes 1d4 points of elemental energy damage. (Roll 1d4; 1=Fire, 2= Acid, 3= Sonic
4= Electricity.)
22-25 : The target’s bow is empowered to summon arrows that have a +2 magical
bonus to attacks and damage as well as a 40ft bonus to each of its range
increments. Upon being fired, each of these +2 magical arrows is charged with 1d5
points of elemental damage. (Roll 1d4; 1 = Fire, 2= Acid, 3= Sonic, 4=
Electricity.)
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26-29 I The bow is empowered to summon arrows that have a +2 magical bonus to
attacks and damage as well as a 50ft bonus to each of its range increments. Upon
being fired, each of these +2 magical arrows is charged with 1d6 points of random
elemental damage. (Roll 1d4; 1=Fire, 2=Acid, 3= Electricity, 4= Sonic.) Each of
these arrows also splits into 3 separate arrows; each loaded with the elemental
damage type of its parent. Roll each attack separately and multiple targets may be
selected, but these targets must be within 50ft of each other.
30-31 I The bow is empowered to summon arrows that have a +3 magical bonus to
attacks and damage as well as a 60ft bonus to each of its range increments. Upon
being fired, each of these +3 magical arrows is charged with 1d7 points of random
elemental damage. (Roll 1d4; 1= Fire, 2= Acid, 3= Electricity, 4= Sonic.) Each of
these arrows also splits into 3 separate arrows; each loaded with the elemental
damage type of its parent. Roll each attack separately and multiple targets may be
selected, but these targets must be within 75ft of each other.
32-33 I The bow is empowered to summon arrows that have a +3 magical bonus to
attacks and damage as well as a 70ft bonus to each of its range increments. Upon
being fired, each of these +3 magical arrows is charged with 1d8 points of
elemental damage chosen by the caster as they fire the arrow (Fire, Acid,
Electricity, Sonic). Each of these arrows also splits into 1d3+1 separate arrows;
each loaded with the elemental damage type of its parent. Roll each attack
separately and multiple targets may be selected, but these targets must be within
100ft of each other.
34-35 I The bow is empowered to summon arrows that have a +4 magical bonus to
attacks and damage as well as a 80ft bonus to each of its range increments. Upon
being fired, each of these +4 magical arrows is charged with 1d10 points of
elemental damage chosen by the caster as they fire the arrow (Fire, Acid,
Electricity, Sonic). Each of these arrows also splits into 1d4+2 separate arrows;
each loaded with the elemental damage type of its parent. Roll each attack
separately and multiple targets may be selected, but these targets must be within
120ft of each other.
36-37 I The bow is empowered to summon arrows that have a +4 magical bonus to
attacks and damage as well as a 90ft bonus to each of its range increments. Upon
being fired, each of these +4 magical arrows is charged with 1d12 points of
elemental damage chosen by the caster as they fire the arrow (Fire, Acid,
Electricity, Sonic). Each of these arrows also splits into 1d5+3 separate arrows;
each loaded with the elemental damage type of its parent. Roll each attack
separately and multiple targets may be selected, but these targets must be within
150ft of each other.
38+ The bow is empowered to summon arrows that have a +5 magical bonus to
attacks and damage as well as a 100ft bonus to each of its range increments. Upon
being fired, each of these +5 magical arrows arrows is charged with 1d14 points of
elemental damage chosen by the caster as they fire the arrow (Fire, Acid,
Electricity, Sonic). Each of these arrows also splits into 1d6+4 separate arrows;
each loaded with the elemental damage type of its parent. Roll each attack
separately and multiple targets may be selected; targets need only be within range
of the caster, but the caster must still be aware of, and able to hit the chosen
targets normally, or via magical detection of some kind.
Arcane Infiltrator
Level: 3 Range: Special, usually self Duration: Varies Casting Time: 1 Turn
Reversible No
Ritual Spell Yes, but only the master of the ritual and/or their familiar are
affected by the spell.
Save N/A
General: In a battle; information and a swift, secret strike can be more powerful
than ten legions of veteran campaigners. The spell allows the caster to infuse the
target with energy from a quasi-dimension of gloom and shadow. The caster and their
familiar are the only recipients of this spell. The influx of this arcane energy
grants the recipient with the skills of a thief of the same alignment as well as
bonuses to some of the skills of a thief with the level noted in the entries below;
though they retain their spell casting ability. The spell does not grant the
regenerating luck ability of a true thief; but powerful manifestations can
physically transform the target into a living shadow with other extraordinary
abilities. Transformations are non-permanent, but quite draining. As soon as the
spell ends or is dismissed, the recipients immediately suffer the listed Stamina
damage as their bodies cleanse themselves of this foreign energy. Recipients of
this spell’s energies must succeed at a luck check when the spell ends, failure
indicates 1 point of Stamina score is permanently lost.
Manifestation: The spell causes the caster’s body and clothing to become either
Dark Grey, Tan, White, Black, Blue or Green depending on the dominant color in the
environment. These colors shift gradually as the landscape changes. In general this
is a simple effect and it can only handle a few colors at a time. However, at
results of 32-37 the subjects of this spell are only distinguishable as silhouettes
that are devoid of identifying features. At results of 38+ they resemble nothing
more than vaguely humanoid shaped clouds of dense mist with glowing eyes. While
affected by the spell, the eyes of the subjects glow with an ominous light that
isn’t very bright, but is still quite distinct. Roll 1d8 to determine the color: 1
= Red,
2= Orange, 3= Yellow, 4= Green, 5= Blue, 6= Indigo, 7= Violet, 8= Roll 1d7 for
every effected eye with each casting.
1-3 : The spell fails and the caster must roll for Patron Taint and the spell is
forgotten.
4-14: Spell fails and is forgotten.
15: Spell fails but is retained in memory.
16-17: The spell’s effects linger for
1 hour/ caster level; treat subject as a 1st level thief, but without a backstab
ability.
At the end of the spell the subject of the spell takes 3 points of Stamina damage.
18-21 : The spell’s effects linger for 1 hour/ caster level; treat subject as a 1st
level thief, but without a backstab ability. Spell grants a +1 bonus on all search,
spot, stealth, and movement related ability checks like climbing and jumping. At
the end of the spell the subject takes 4 points of Stamina damage.
22-23: The spell’s effects linger for 1 hour/ caster level; treat subject as a 1st
level thief with a +1 bonus on all search, spot, stealth, and movement related
ability checks like climbing, and jumping, but they without the backstab ability.
The connection to this pseudo-dimension of shadows and misery is significant and
the infused energy also grants the subject infravision and darkvision out to 60ft.
If the subject already possess these abilities; their ranges are extended by this
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1st level thief with a +1 bonus on all search, spot, stealth, and movement related
ability checks like climbing and jumping; but without a backstabbing ability. The
connection to this pseudo-dimension of shadows and misery is substantial granting
the subject infravision and darkvision out to 75ft. If the subject already possess
these abilities; their ranges are extended by this same amount. At the end of the
spell the subject takes 5 points of Stamina damage.
27-31 : The spell’s effects linger for 2 hours/ caster level; treat subject as a
2nd level thief with a +1 bonus on all search, spot, stealth, and movement related
ability checks like climbing and jumping, as well as removing traps, pick pockets,
and pick locks. The connection to this pseudo-dimension grants the subject
infravision and darkvision out to 100ft. If the subject already possess these
abilities; their ranges are extended by this same amount. This profound connection
also grants a +20ft bonus to land speeds and jumping distances. At the end of the
spell the subject takes 6 points of Stamina damage.
32-33: The spell’s effects linger for 2 hours/ caster level; treat subject as a
2nd level thief with a +2 bonus on all search, spot, stealth, movement related
ability checks like climbing and jumping, as well as removing traps, pick pockets,
and pick locks. The connection to this pseudo- dimension grants the subject
infravision, darkvision, and they can detect invisible objects out to 30ft. If the
subject already possess these abilities; their ranges are extended by this same
amount. This extra-dimensional connection also grants the subject a +25ft bonus to
land speeds, jumping distances, and grants the subject a climb speed equal to their
new land speeds or an equal increase to any existing climb speeds. At the end of
the spell the subject takes 6 points of Stamina damage.
34-35: effects linger for 3 hours/ caster level; treat subject as
a 2nd level thief with a +2
bonus on all search, spot, stealth, movement related ability checks like
climbing and jumping, as well as removing traps, pick pockets, read languages,
disguise self, and pick locks. The connection to this pseudodimension grants the
subject infravision, darkvision, and they can detect invisible objects out to 60ft.
If the subject already possess these abilities; their ranges are extended by this
same amount. This powerful extradimensional connection also grants a +30ft bonus to
land speeds, jumping distances, and grants the subject a climb speed equal to their
new land speeds or an equal increase to any existing climb speeds. The body of the
recipient(s) of this spell have become so saturated with extra-dimensional energy
that they become buoyant in air; granting a fly speed equal to their greatest land
speed or a 25% bonus to any existing fly speeds. At the end of the spell the
subject takes 7 points of Stamina damage.
36-37: The spell’s effects linger for 3 hours/ caster level; treat caster as a
3rd level thief with a +2 bonus bonus on all search, spot, stealth, movement
related ability checks like climbing and jumping, as well as removing traps, pick
pockets, read languages, disguise self, climb sheer surfaces, and pick locks. The
connection to this pseudo-dimension grants the subject infravision, darkvision, and
they can detect invisible objects out to 90ft. If the subject already possess some
of these abilities; their ranges are extended by this same amount. This powerful
extra-dimensional connection also grants the subject a +35ft bonus to land speeds,
jumping distances and grants the subject a climb and swim speed equal to their new
land speeds or an equal increase to any pre-existing abilities. The body of the
recipient of this spell is completely saturated with extra-dimensional energy; they
are buoyant in air, granting fly speeds equal to the subject’s greatest land speeds
or a 50% bonus to pre-existing fly speeds. At the end of the spell the subject
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forth enough energy that it subsumes the body of the caster. This conversion lasts
for 4 hours/ caster level; treat caster as a 3rd level thief with a +2 bonus on all
search, spot, stealth, movement related ability checks like climbing and jumping,
as well as all thief skills except backstab. The caster of the spell is granted
damage and spell reduction 5 that may be negated by Star-metal weapons as well as
the spells cast by clerics of at least 3" level. This new form grants infravision,
darkvision, and they can detect invisible objects out to 120ft. If the subject
already has any of these abilities; their ranges are extended by this same amount.
This sublimation of form also grants the subject a +40ft bonus to land speeds,
jumping distances, as well as granting a climb speed equal to their new land
speeds; or an equal bonus to any pre-existing movement abilities.
This new body is unbound by gravity; granting a fly speed equal to twice their
normal land speed or doubles any pre-existing fly speed. At the end of the spell
the subject takes 8 points of Stamina damage.
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draws forth enough energy that it subsumes the body of the caster. This conversion
lasts for 5 hours/ caster level; treat caster as a 5th level thief with a +3 bonus
on all search, spot, stealth, movement related ability checks like climbing and
jumping, as well as all thief skills. The caster of the spell is granted damage
reduction and spell resistance 8 that may be negated by Star-metal weapons and the
spells cast by clerics of at least 4th level, respectively. This new form grants
the caster infravision, darkvision, and the ability to see invisible creatures and
objects out to 150ft. If the subject already possess some of these abilities; their
ranges are extended by this same amount. This titanic connection also grants a
+50ft bonus to land and swim speeds, jumping distances, and grants the subject
climb and swim speeds equal to their new land speeds; or an equal increase to any
existing climb speeds. This new body is unbound by gravity; granting a fly speed
equal to the thrice the subject’s greatest land speed or triples any pre-existing
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General: DreadExpress! For when you absolutely, positively must get your
package there - eventually. Founded by Theudanti Gaudemond the lich, former Master
of the Imperial Post Service. He and his minions have been delivering your goods
for more than 1500 years! There is nothing safer than our guaranteed delivery or
more loyal than our dedicated staff of dead messengers. * We’re here just waiting
for your call any time of day or night - we’ve no need of sleep! So the next time
you need something delivered, just add our name to your incantation to Animate
Dead. Just pay us and tell the messenger where to go and we do the rest! You can
trust the bright blue dead in red to get the job done! We even deliver to the other
planes so even death is no excuse to miss our delivery! This is an alternate use of
the animate dead spell and should the wizard or cleric wish to use these services
they should consult the table below; they may even pay extra gold to get a greater
result on the table. The package is held safe in an extra-dimensional space until
the messenger arrives. If the messenger is destroyed another will take its place,
and so on, until the package is delivered. Any character expecting a delivery
should roll once per week and at thestart of every game session to see if the
messenger has arrived with their package. See DCC Core rules and Critters,
Creatures, & Denizens for Undead ability scores and powers.
*Our staff will not harm anyone save in self-defense. Do not tip or attempt to
feed your messenger. Dead carry no cash!
Manifestation: The undead messenger appears in a - roll 1d4: (1) Puff of blue
smoke. (2) Erupts from the ground near the caster. (3) Steps out of an inky black
portal that closes up behind them. (4) Falls out of the sky, after 1d4 rounds
putting themselves together they are ready.
Misfire: One normal skeleton per caster level erupts from the ground to attack
the caster and their allies.
1-3: Spell fails, is forgotten, and worse! Roll 1d6 modified by Luck: (0 or
less) Greater corruption + Misfire + Patron taint (or Spell corruption if no
Patron), (1) Major corruption or Spell corruption, (2-3) Patron taint (or Spell
corruption if no Patron), (4+) Misfire.
4-14: Spell fails and is forgotten.
15: Partial Success - A standard 1HD skeleton appears, 2gp for delivery in
4d3+1 months.
16-17: A standard 1HD skeleton appears, 5gp for delivery in 1d4+3 months.
18-21: A 1HD skeleton appears; it has +1 on all saves and skills, 5gp for
delivery in 1d4+3 months.
22-23: A 2HD skeleton appears; it has +1 on AC, attacks, damages, saves and
skills. Messenger has a 10ft bonus to land speed. 10gp for delivery in 1d4+2
months.
24-26: A 2HD zombie appears; it has a +2 bonus on AC, attacks, damages, saves
and skills. Messenger has a 20ft bonus to land speed. 15gp for delivery in 4d3 +3
weeks.
27-31: A 2HD zombie appears; it has a +2 bonus on AC, attacks, damages, saves
and skills. Messenger has a 30ft bonus to land speed. 20gp for delivery in 3d3 +2
weeks.
32-33: A 3HD zombie appears; it has a +3 bonus on AC, attacks, damages, saves
and skills. Messenger has a 40ft bonus to land speed and a 10ft aura of fear
requiring a DC15 Willpower save from all but the recipient to stay in its presence.
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and skills. Messenger is like a zombie but has a 50ft bonus to land speed, an
intelligence score of 13, and a 15ft aura of fear requiring a DC17 Willpower save
from all but the recipient to stay in its presence. 35gp for delivery in 2d3 weeks.
36+ Wight now delivery! A 4HD wight appears; it is like a zombie but it has a
+4 bonus on initiative, AC, attacks, damages, saves and skills. Messenger has a
60ft bonus to land speed, an intelligence score of 15, and a 20ft aura of fear
requiring a DC19 Willpower save from all but the recipient to stay in its presence.
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Gydrion the Curious, The Wandering Wizard, The Hedge
Wizard
Gydrion the Wanderer, one of the demi-god children of the Moon Goddess
and has an unquenchable desire to explore and see all that is unknown, secret, or
hidden. He is a neutral being and while generally good hearted, Gydrion believes
that even evil and blasphemous knowledge must be found and understood so that the
weak and the innocent may be better protected. Gydrion acts as a patron to those
wizards and arcane casters who share his desire to gather the secrets and lore
which have been lost to the ravages of time and the machinations gods, demons, and
mortals with the promise that such knowledge may be used to protect the weak and
the innocent. The wizards who are accepted by Gydrion must have a desire to see
what is over the horizon, they must be willing to spend most of their lives
adventuring and questing to find the lost lore-houses and the ruined temples of
past civilizations. Gydrion has a small but devoted cult of wizards, though the
majority of them are seldom seen, as they are out scouring the world for lost lore
and wandering far and wide to see all the glory of creation.
To those few worthy arcane casters who would share this mission;
Gydrion grants certain powers, but they must swear an oath bound in blood to live
an itinerant life. The caster must sacrifice 1 point of permanent spellburn from
the ability score of their choice to seal this oath. None of the disciples of
Gydrion are allowed to stay in any given region for more than 1 year. This oath
does allow for the unexpected and as long as the disciple is investigating
something new, interesting, or collecting lost knowledge then Gydrion will relax
this prohibition. However, as soon as there is nothing left to discover, the
compulsion to wander off to find a new location of interest must be actively
resisted by the wizard. Any caster or disciple of Gydrion who wishes to ignore this
compulsion must succeed at a Willpower save versus a DC of 10, +1 per day they have
tarried beyond their allotted time in any given area and they must succeed at this
roll every morning at dawn. Even if they succeed, their Invoke Patron spell becomes
unavailable and their mark of favor begins to sting such that it causes a plenary -
1 penalty on all actions. This penalty increases by 1 every time they succeed at
ignoring the compulsion. The minimum distance they must move to satisfy their urge
to roam is 1 mile, +1 mile per caster level in a direction away from any civilized
lands or anywhere that they have already explored. The elderly and infirm disciples
of Gydrion are freed of their compulsion to roam and usually take up residence in
one of the few library/temples devoted to this demigod where they spend the rest of
their days reading, collating, and cataloging the new discoveries brought in by the
younger explorers.
Powers:
Successfully invoking the power of Gydrion allows the caster to access
one of two favors: they may seek advice and wisdom from a ghostly Spirit Guide or
the invocation imbues the caster with the Charming Voice ability. This ability is
analogous to, and functions similarly to, a Charm Person spell except that it
activates with a casting check equal to 11 plus the wizards level; with the same
penalties for monsters, outsiders, and demons, etc. unless the invocation results
states otherwise. The commands given to the the targets may or may not impart
additional powers or controls over said victims at the Storyteller’s discretion.
The caster may exclude a number of creatures from this effect equal to their
intelligence score. The Charming Voice ability is an instantaneous effect, but
requires the sacrifice of an action die and the intended targets must be able to
hear and understand the speaker.
The second gift that Gydrion bestows upon his faithful is the ability
to summon a unique Spirit Guide for short durations of time. This long dead cult
member is a ghostly adviser that appears as they did just before dying in the
service of their master. These guides function in several ways depending upon the
power of the invocation. The spell choices available to the Spirit Guides are
randomly determined and they have access to all spells on table 1-20 as well as:
Darkness, Protection from Evil, and Remove Curse from the Cleric’s spell list. The
casting level of the Spirit Guide is the minimum necessary to cast the spells
granted by the result on the table. They have an intelligence bonus of +2 and do
not suffer Patron Taint, Corruption, or Mercurial Magic effects; the spell just
fails... the dead are beyond such concerns; but they can be turned and destroyed by
clerics just like any other ghost. The spell books of Gydrion are legendary and
will send a Spirit Guide to his faithful patronage to assist with advice, cast
spells, or participates in rituals as needed.
The Spirit Guide isn’t a slave, and the caster must ask them to cast
any spells they know on the wizard’s behalf; the guide may refuse or cast something
else if they deem it necessary. Invoking this ability
costs the petitioner another point of spellburn for each level of
spell that is cast by their Spirit Guide; cleric spells cost 1 additional point
than their level. For advice the petitioner must succeed at a Luck check and the
Spirit Guide cannot provide answers that it does not have. Unless the Spirit Guide
has been summoned for at least 1 hour, they cannot volunteer any information and
must be queried. Any of the Spirit Guide’s casting checks which fail indicate that
this spell is no longer available for casting until a minimum of 24 hours have
elapsed. The Spirit Guide is the same each time they are summoned, if the spell
check indicates that they know more spells then add them to its permanent
repertoire.
The last power that is granted to the followers of Gydrion is a
limited shape-shifting ability starting at 5th level. Such wizards may adopt the
form of one of Gydrion’s Hounds 1x per day for up to 10 minutes per level. At 7th
level the duration increases to 1 hour/ caster level, and at 9th level they can use
this power 2x per day for up to 1 hour per caster level; see the complete entry on
page 49 for more details on these hounds.
Table 1-22: Mark of Gydrion grants the caster in good standing with: 1st level 3rd
level 5th level 7th level
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A +1 bonus on all survival and navigation checks.
A +1 bonus on all survival, jump, and navigation
checks.
A +2 bonus on all survival, jump, search, spot, navigation, and climb
checks.___________
A +2 bonus on all survival, jump, search, spot, navigation, swim, and climb
checks._____
A +3 bonus on all survival, jump, search, spot, navigation, swim, and climb
checks.
Additionally the bearer of this mark gains a +1 bonus on all Fortitude
saves._____________
Spellburn:
Roll 1d4 every time spellburn is attempted
1. Caster must shave their heads and faces free of all hair and
burn it while they are casting the spell; the caster burns 1 point from their
Personality score.
2. The caster may add up to a +2 bonus to their casting check for
each patron taint that they willingly accept. The taints are determined randomly in
the normal fashion. There is a limit of +6 to this bonus, but the wizard may retain
this bonus for as long as the wish, but they may not cast spells while reserving
this bonus.
3. The caster must sacrifice 250gp of treasure for each +1 bonus
to their casting check.
4. The caster may sacrifice blood, gaining a +1 bonus to their
casting check for each point of Stamina score sacrificed. Gydrion is a neutral
deity and will not accept any blood other than the caster’s, because sacrificing
the blood of another is an evil act The maximum bonus is +6 and imposes a -1
penalty to initiative, armor class, and other agility based actions per 2 points of
this casting bonus from blood loss.
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Circle of Benarvyn
Gydrion wanders, ” the tiny voice chittered. Sparks flew as
I poked the meager fire.
Gydrion wonders, ” the chipmunk in the tiny wizard’s hat
continued. I cocked an eyebrow, ippressing smirk. “Gydrion wonders what is at the
Temple of Elemental Harmonies, ” he mished. There it was. The chipmunk skittered
away.
Gorellan had been one of the greatest wandering of
our wandering order. Gydrion had rewarded his faithful service by turning him into
a spirit guide, my spirit guide, upon his demise. Too bad that last spell had
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Level: 1 Casting Time: 1 round, and the spell may be cast
Range: Personal only a limited number of times, according to results
Duration: Special of Patron Bond.
Reversible No
Ritual No
Save None
General: In order to learn this spell, you must first cast Patron Bond. The
particulars of this spell vary according to the terms of your patron. In casting
this spell, you invoke the name of your supernatural patron to request aid. This
spell requires at least 1 point of spellburn.
Disciples of Gydrion only call for aid in the most dire of circumstances for he
expects his followers to be as self-reliant as possible. When there is a need,
Gydrion is a powerful protector of his patronage. He will empower his chosen
explorers with gifts and understanding to assist them in their plight. If the
caster has any natural weapons (claws, bite, etc.) they are counted as the caster’s
preferred weapon over any others. Gydrion responds by sending aid according to the
result on the table below.
The down side to this spell is that the caster must succeed at a DC15 Fortitude
save after the spell’s effects wear off. Failure indicates the caster has fallen
into a coma for a number of minutes equal to half their casting check result for
Invoking the aid of heir patron. This comatose state can be avoided if the caster
voluntarily accepts a taint chosen randomly by Gydrion. Any boons granted by this
invocation stack with bonuses granted to the caster from any of Gydrion’s taints,
but NOT with any similar bonuses granted by other spells or powers.
Invocation: After the caster performs the necessary spellburn to attract Gydrion’s
interest the caster begins to recite a list of the lore that they have accumulated
since the last time they chose to invoke the name of Gydrion for aid. If the caster
has no new lore to impart there is a -2 penalty to the casting check for the
invocation. If the lore is deemed worthy, then the caster proceeds to cast the
spell normally. On the first successful casting the method Gydrion chooses to
communicate is fixed and does not change for future contacts. Roll 1d6; (1) The
information comes to the caster via a total stranger who delivers the information
as if in a trance; of which they will never be able to recall or believe. The
caster must do their best to remember the information because it won’t be repeated.
(2-3) A piece of parchment that will have all of the information granted by the
casting check result written/drawn upon it. This paper is permanent and may be kept
for future reference, but it is still just paper. (4-5) The information appears in
the caster’s mind as if attending a lecture that only they can hear; it seems like
hours, but only an instant passes in real time. the caster must do their best to
remember the information. (6) A clear crystal globe appears in the caster’s hand;
when they peer into its depths they are given visions and hear the information that
the spell grants to them. The sphere is permanent and made of a tough, yet light
substance that is neither glass nor crystal and can store an infinite amount of
non-spell information loaded into it by Gydrion or their spirit guide. Any of this
information may be shared with anyone the caster chooses; the crystal sphere
activates on mental command of the caster so long as it is in their possession.
1: Spell fails: Caster rolls for Patron Taint and they cannot invoke his name for
the 1d3 days. 2-11 : Fail and the caster may not invoke the name of Gydrion for
2d12 hours.
12-13: Spirit Guide will answer 10 questions on any given subject within the next
30 minutes, but there is no real way of knowing what the Spirit Guide might or
might not know. Or the wizard is granted a +2 bonus on all communication related
checks for the next 1d3 hours.
14-17: Spirit Guide will answer 15 questions within the next 30 minutes. Or, the
wizard’s voice is imbued with power. This Charming Voice ability functions as
written in the section on powers, but the spell affects all living creatures within
a radius of 5 ft / caster level.

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18-19 I Spirit Guide may be summoned to chat for 60 minutes; or, to cast one of
the 3 first level spells they know on the petitioner’s behalf; the spells are
chosen by the Spirit Guide. Or, the wizard’s voice is imbued with power. This
Charming Voice ability functions as written in the section on powers, but the spell
affects all living creatures within a radius of 10ft / caster level; penalty versus
monsters and outsiders reduced by one.
20-23 I Spirit Guide may be summoned to chat for 2d3 hours; or, will cast one of
the 3 first or second level spells of the Spirit Guide’s choice on the petitioner’s
behalf. Or, the wizard’s voice is imbued with power. This Charming Voice ability
functions as written in the section on powers, but the spell affects all living
creatures within radius of 15ft / caster level; penalty versus monsters and
outsiders reduced by one.
24-27: Spirit Guide may be summoned to chat for 3d3 hours and will cast any
first or second level spell of the 5 spells known to the Spirit Guide on the
petitioner’s behalf. The spells are chosen by the Spirit Guide and the spirit may
not cast more than 1 spell per hour. Or, the wizard’s voice is imbued with power.
This Charming Voice ability functions as written in the section on powers, but the
spell affects all living creatures within radius of 20ft / caster level; penalty
for charming monsters and outsiders reduced by half.
28-29 : Spirit Guide may be summoned to chat for 1d3 days during which time they
will answer questions and cast any spell of the 5 first to third level wizard
spells known by the Spirit Guide on the petitioner’s behalf once per hour, but the
spells are still chosen by the Spirit Guide. While manifested the Spirit Guide may
teach spells for which there is sufficient study time with the permission of
Gydrion. Or, the wizard’s voice is imbued with power. This Charming Voice ability
functions as written in the section on powers, but the spell affects all living
creatures within a radius of 25ft / caster level; penalty for charming monsters and
outsiders reduced by half.
30-31 : Spirit Guide may be summoned to chat for 2d3+1 days during which time
they will answer questions and cast any of the 6 first to fourth level wizard and
cleric spells they know on the caster’s behalf twice per hour and the spells are
chosen by the caster. While manifested the Spirit Guide may teach spells for which
there is sufficient study time and may participate in ritual casting with the
permission of Gydrion. Or, the wizard’s voice is imbued with power. This Charming
Voice ability functions as written in the section on powers; targets selected from
all creatures within a radius of 30ft / caster level; penalty for charming monsters
and outsiders reduced to -1.
32+ Spirit Guide may be summoned to chat for 1d3 weeks during which time they
will answer questions and cast any of the 8 first to fifth level wizard and cleric
spells normally allowed by Gydrion on the caster’s behalf thrice per hour and half
the spells are chosen by the caster. While manifested the Spirit Guide may teach
spells for which there is sufficient time for study and participate in ritual
casting with the permission of Gydrion. Additionally, the wizard’s voice is imbued
with power. This Charming Voice ability functions as written in the section on
powers; targets selected from within a radius of 35ft / caster level; no penalties.
Patron taint (Gydrion the Wanderer)
Roll 1d6
The caster’s feet enlarge to the point that they no longer fit comfortably
within shoes or boots, but they can still wear sandals. The second time this taint
is rolled the caster’s toes fuse into one big toe with a thick toe-nail; granting a
claw attack the inflicts 1d4 points of slashing damage modified by strength.
The third time this taint is rolled, the caster’s feet transform into hooves;
they gain +5ft/ round to their land speeds. They now benefit from mundane and
magical horse-shoes the addition of a pair grants an additional 5ft/round to the
caster’s land speeds and grants a kicking attack that inflicts 1d6 points of
bludgeoning damage modified by strength.
The caster’s neck mutates such that it may now be extended by up to 3ft/
caster level. The caster’s sinuous neck and extra height grants them a +1 bonus on
spot and search checks; this bonus stacks with that granted by the Mark of Gydrion.
The second time this taint is rolled the caster’s skull modifies itself to
accommodate the caster’s new eyes, which are twice their normal size and now grant
infravision 30ft. If the caster already has infravision, then the range is doubled.
The final time this taint occurs, the caster’s eyes may now be extended on
tentacles that are each 1ft long/ caster level. The caster’s eye-stalks grant them
a +2 bonus on ranged attacks as well as spot and search checks when they are both
extended; this bonus stacks with that granted by the Mark of Gydrion and includes
bonus from height.
The caster’s hands become webbed granting them a +1 bonus on all swim checks,
but a -1 penalty on fine motor skills like casting... as well as when using tools
and utensils. The caster may not use gloves, but they may still use rings. The next
time this taint is rolled the caster’s hands grow talons that cause 1d4 points of
damage modified by strength; but the caster is now incapable of using melee
weapons. If the caster already has this ability then their damage die is increased
by one step on the dice chain. The final manifestation of this taint causes the
caster grow an eel like tail that prevents them from wearing unmodified clothing
and armor; modification lowers AC by 1 point. The combination of tail and webbed
hands grants the caster swim speeds equal to their land speeds as long as they are
free of armor and bulky clothing.
The caster develops a greenish splotch in the center of their back. It has
purple and blue polka dots and is rather unsightly, but otherwise causes no
problems. The second time this taint is rolled the spot on the caster’s back
expands to cover their entire back and they develop a sharp and spiky dorsal ridge
along their spine. This prevents the caster from wearing any clothing and armor
unless they spend an extra 50% for the item; they may never wear a cape or cloak
without their spikes destroying the garment. The last time this taint is rolled the
discoloration extends to cover their entire body; this modified skin now grants the
caster a +3 bonus to their armor class, but automatically causes people to become
frightened when they first meet the caster.
The caster’s ears become noticeably larger. The next time this taint is
rolled, the caster’s ears double in size; caster cannot wear helmets or hoods of
any kind, but this deformity grants them a +1 bonus on listen checks and a -1
penalty to saves versus sonic attacks. The last time this taint is rolled, the
caster’s ears fall off and are replaced in 1d3 days by 2ft long rabbit ears that
grant them a +2 bonus on listen checks and a -2 penalty to saves versus sonic
attacks. During the time that they have no ears, the caster is completely deaf.
The caster’s nose becomes large enough to inspire jealousy and loathing in
all gnomes encountered by the caster. They won’t attack, but they will use price
gouging and other passive insults to convey their displeasure. The next time this
taint is rolled the caster’s nose elongates into a pointy, dog-like snout that
grants them a +1 bonus on any checks involving smell and they may now track by
scent alone. Unfortunately the caster also suffers from a -1 penalty on any checks
or saves involving their olfactory sense. The final time this taint is rolled the
caster’s nose elongates into a pointy, wolf-like snout that grants them a +2 bonus
on any checks involving smell. Unfortunately the caster also suffers from a -2
penalty on any checks to avoid problems or saves involving their olfactory sense.
The caster may track by scent alone and is also granted a 1d6 bite attack. None of
these changes cause the caster any problems with speech beyond a minor accent.
Patron Spells:
Gydrion offers the following as patron spells: Luminosity (1st) and Sustenance
(3rd) to all of his faithful followers, but these spells will fade from the
wizard’s mind, scrolls, and spell-books if the caster leaves Gydrion’s service.
This may be done any time the caster chooses, simply by a formal renunciation of
their oath of itinerancy. Because of their vow of itinerancy, devotees of Gydrion
cannot learn or cast the spells Wizard Hovel, Wizard Tower, or participate in the
Pocket Reality Rite.
Luminosity
Level: 1 Range: Special Duration: 1d3 turns per caster level Casting Time: 1
round
Reversible No
Ritual Spell No
Save Fortitude versus the casting check result when necessary.
General: This spell creates a point of light of variable intensity and mobility
that is the wizard’s to control. This light sheds no heat and moves along with the
caster, or creature to which it is given at a fixed distance set by the spell entry
or manifestation result; usually 5ft. If the spell allows, the point of light may
be commanded to move to another point within a specified range. The light will
still move with the caster, but remains in a position relative to the caster’s
instructions. For example, if the caster commands the light to manifest 10ft in
front of them, the point of light remains 10ft from them as they move in that
direction, but if they turn or move in another direction the light will move into a
new position 10ft in front of them as the caster moves off in the new direction. If
the light strikes (or is struck by) a solid object then it winks out of existence
and the spell ends, but is otherwise unaffected by wind, rain, or inclement
weather. Unless the spell result states otherwise, the caster of the spell (or the
one given charge of the spell’s effect) may raise or lower the intensity and radius
of the light(s) created as desired, but may not intensify the light beyond the
limit granted by the casting check. Neither can the master of the light move the
light’s focal point and change the light’s intensity in the same round. The caster
may choose a lesser result on the spell table if desired. As the light is of arcane
origin, it has the peculiar property that it casts no illumination beyond the
indicated radius. As such anything beyond the radius of the light from this spell
is still in total darkness, not gloomy shadows as would be the case with a normal
source of light.
The first time that this spell is cast, the wizard rolls to see what color the
light will be. This color choice is permanent unless the spell result states
otherwise. Roll 1d14 to determine color of the light cast by this spell: (1) Red,
(2) Orange, (3) Yellow, (4) Green, (5) Blue, (6) Indigo, (7) Violet, (8) Gold, (9)
Silver,
(10) White, (11) Neon pink, (12) Neon Blue, (13) Roll twice, (14) Roll thrice.
Manifestation: Roll 1d10: (1) The caster’s eyes shine like twin stars and shed
cones of light.
The light is magnified by 25% in the direction they are looking, but reduced by
this same amount in all other directions. If the light is commanded to move to a
new location the eyes relocate, painfully, but without damage to the location
indicated and will return to the caster’s head if commanded or the spell ends. This
new location is the point from which they see the world until the spell ends. If
multiple points of light are granted by the spell; affected targets manifest the
spell in a similar fashion. (2) A strange and hideous insect appears and buzzes
loudly as it hovers and follows the casters commands. Its entire body glows with
strange light. (3) A random object owned by the wizard, but no less than 5gp in
value, begins to generate the light and is empowered to move as described by the
spell entry. This item will be consumed by the spell and is permanently destroyed.
(4-7) An object owned and chosen by the wizard, but no less than 2gp in value,
begins to generate the light and is empowered to move as described by the spell
entry. This item will be consumed by the spell and is permanently destroyed. (8) A
skull appears at the designated point and burns with strangely colored fire. It
floats and bobs through the air and occasionally lets out creepy shrieks of
delight. (9) A disembodied hand holding a torch appears at the left shoulder of the
caster. It emits the light indicated by the spell check result for the duration of
the spell. It floats there, or moves to the locations indicated by the caster. (10)
A fist sized ball of light appears 13 inches over the caster’s head unless this
would put it in contact with the ceiling or other obstacles, at which point it
hovers at their right shoulder unless commanded to move to another location.
11 Spell fails, roll for patron taint and spell is forgotten. 2-10: Spell fails
and is forgotten.
11 : Partial succeeds, but spell is forgotten. The spell’s normal duration is
measured in rounds, and for that time, the caster’s nose glows as bright as a
candle; 5ft radius. Roll randomly for color each time this result is rolled.
Furthermore, the light cannot be turned off for the duration of the spell and it
can only be hidden by covering the face of the caster.
12-13 : Spell manifests normally and sheds dim light out to a distance of 5ft,
+5ft per caster level for the duration of the spell. The light is centered within
5ft of the caster and travels with them until the spell ends, is dismissed, or is
dispelled.
14-17: Spell manifests normally and sheds normal torchlight out to a distance of
10ft, +5ft per caster level for the duration of the spell. The light is centered
within 5ft of the caster and travels with them until the spell ends, is dismissed,
or is dispelled.
18-19: Spell manifests normally and sheds bright torchlight out to a distance of
15ft, +5ft per caster level for the duration of the spell. The light is centered
within 10ft of the caster and travels with them until the spell ends, is dismissed,
or is dispelled. Furthermore, while the spell is active it grants a +1 bonus on all
search checks made by the caster.
20-23: Spell manifests normally and sheds bright torchlight out to a distance of
20ft, +5ft per caster level for the duration of the spell. The light is able to
travel with the caster until the spell ends, is dismissed, or is dispelled. While
active this time the center of the light-effect can be directed to travel to any
point within 20ft of the caster. The caster may do this once per round as a free
action. Furthermore, while the spell is active it grants a +1 bonus on all search
checks made by the caster and their allies.
24-27: Spell manifests normally and sheds bright lantern light out to a distance
of 25ft, +10ft per caster level for the duration of the spell. The light is able to
travel with the caster until the spell ends, is dismissed, or is dispelled. While
active this time the center of the light-effect can be directed to travel to any
point within 30ft of the caster. The caster may do this once per round as a free
action. Furthermore, while the spell is active it grants a +2 bonus on all search
checks made by the caster and their allies.
29- 29: Spell manifests normally and sheds bright sunlight out to a distance
of 30ft, +10ft per caster level for the duration of the spell; which is now
1d3hours per caster level. The light is able to travel with the caster until the
spell ends, is dismissed, or is dispelled. While active this time the center of the
light-effect can be directed to travel to any point within 40ft of the caster. The
caster may do this once per round as a free action, or, the caster may designate
another person or creature, of at least 3 intelligence, as the focal point of the
spell, granting them control of the spell’s effects. While the spell is active it
grants a +3 bonus on all search checks made by the caster and their allies.
Furthermore, the light can damage creatures vulnerable to sunlight and this spell
automatically reveals all secret doors within its radius.
 30- 31: Spell manifests normally and sheds bright sunlight out to a distance
of 35ft, +10ft per caster level for the duration of the spell; which is now 2d3
hours per caster level. The light is able to travel with the caster until the spell
ends, is dismissed, or is dispelled. During this time the center of the light-
effect can be directed to travel to any point within 50ft of the caster. The caster
may do this once per round as a free action, or, the caster may designate another
person or creature, of at least 3 intelligence, as the focal point
of the spell, granting them control of the spell’s effects. While the spell is
active it grants a +3 bonus on all search checks made by the caster and their
allies. Furthermore, the light can damage creatures vulnerable to sunlight and this
spell automatically reveals traps and secret doors within its radius.
32-33 I As a result of 30-31, except the radius is now 40ft, +15ft per caster
level and the focal point of the spell may travel to any point within 75ft of the
caster once per round as a free action.
34-35 I As a result of 30-31, except the radius is now 45ft, +15ft per caster
level and the focal point of the spell may travel to any point within 100ft of the
caster once per round as a free action. The caster may create two sources of light
which manifest normally.
36+ As a result of 30-31, except the radius is now 50ft, +20ft per caster level
and the focal point of the spell may travel to any point within 150ft of the caster
once per round as a free action. The caster may create three sources of light which
manifest normally. Additionally, the light cast by these luminous points
automatically reveals invisible creatures and objects.
If spell is taught to wizards who are not devotees of Gydrion the Wanderer the
following corruptions and misfires are recommended :
Corruption: Roll 1d4 (1) The caster is totally blind whenever there is any strong
light shining upon them, anything brighter than moonlight will trigger this effect.
They can see perfectly even in total darkness, unless there is some other ambient
effect like fog, or dust, etc. at which point normal modifiers for these things
apply. (2) All non-natural sources of light burn 50% faster if they are within 60ft
of the caster, but they do not shed any additional light. (3) For some reason light
never seems to fully penetrate to the caster and they are now at the center of
swirling gloomy shadows with a 5ft radius. (4+) At sunset the caster’s skin begins
to glow with the light that reaches out to a 10ft radius. Nothing can be done to
control or turn off the light other than to cover up as much as possible. Roll for
a new color each day using the table in the general information section.
Misfire: Temporary cataracts cause the caster to lose the ability to see anything
other than blurry shapes when focusing more than 5ft away. Roll1d5 to determine how
long the effect lasts. (1) 1d7 days, (2) 1d7 Hours, (3) 1d7 Turns, (4) 1d7 Minutes,
(5) 1d7 rounds.
1-2: Spell fails, and worse! Roll 1d6 modified by Luck: (0 or less) Greater
corruption + Misfire + Patron taint (or Spell corruption if no Patron), (1) Major
corruption, (2) Patron taint (or Spell corruption if no Patron), (3+)
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Sustenance
Level: 3 Range: Touch Duration: Varies Casting Time: 30 minutes
Reversible No
Ritual Spell No
Save No
General: This boon granted is granted by Gydrion to those chosen few of his
patronage that have. impressed him with their will to explore. At lower
manifestation levels, this spell only effects the caster and their familiar, but
greater manifestations of spell allows the caster to share this gift with others.
This simple spell gifts the caster or those they’ve touched with the ability to
ignore their daily needs for food and water. Their manifestation effect and
mercurial magic results also become permanently active while this spell is
functioning. Those under the effects of this spell can continue to eat and drink
normally while the spell functions if they choose, but this does not increase the
duration of the spell in any way.
Manifestation: As the caster finishes casting the spell, roll 1d6; (1-5) The caster
and any others affected by the spell glow with light equivalent to a torch. Roll
ld!4 to determine color of the effect:
1 = Red, 2= Orange, 3= Yellow, 4= Green, 5= Blue, 6= Indigo, 7= Violet, 8= Black,
9= Gray,10= White, 11= Gold, 12= Silver, 13= Brown, 14= Roll thrice. (6+) There are
no visible side effects, but during the spell’s duration targets have the
persistent taste of sour lemons in their mouths.
1-3 : Spell fails, is forgotten, and worse! Roll for Patron taint.
4-14: Spell fails and is forgotten.
15 : Spell fails, but is retained in memory.
16-17 : The spell allows the caster
and their familiar to ignore their need for food and water for up to 1d3 days,
+ 1 day per caster level.
18-21 : The spell allows the caster and their familiar to ignore their need for
food and water for up to 1d3 days, + 1 day per caster level. Additionally, for the
spell’s duration recipients gain a +1 bonus on Fortitude saves.
22-23 : The spell allows the caster and their familiar to ignore their need for
food and water for up to 1d3 days, + 2 days per caster level. Additionally, for the
spell’s duration recipients gain a +1 bonus on Fortitude saves.
24-26 : The spell allows the caster and their familiar to ignore their need for
food and water for up to 2d3 days, + 2 days per caster level. Additionally, for the
spell’s duration recipients gain a +1 bonus on Fortitude saves.

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27-31 I The spell allows the caster and their familiar to ignore their need for
food and water for up to 2d3 days, + 3 days per caster level. Additionally, for the
spell’s duration recipients gain a +2 bonus on Fortitude saves.
32-33 I The spell allows the caster, their familiar, and 1 other creature to ignore
their need for food and water for up to 3d3 days, + 3 days per caster level.
Additionally, for the spell’s duration recipients gain a +2 bonus on Fortitude
saves.
34-35 I The spell allows the caster, their familiar, and up to 1 other creature per
3 caster levels to ignore their need for food and water for up to 3d3 days, + 4
days per caster level. Additionally, for the spell’s duration recipients gain a +2
bonus on Fortitude saves.
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3 caster levels to ignore their need for food and water for up to 4d4 days, + 4
days per caster level. Additionally, for the spell’s duration recipients gain a +3
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2 caster levels to ignore their need for food and water for up to 4d4 days, + 1
week per caster level. Additionally, for the spell’s duration recipients gain a +3
bonus on Fortitude saves.
40+ The spell allows the caster, their familiar, and up to 1 other creature per
caster level to ignore their need for food and water for up to 5d4 days, + 1 month
per caster level. Additionally, for the spell’s duration recipients gain a +4 bonus
on Fortitude saves.
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This midnight blue canine is the powerfully muscled, yellow eyed alternate form
gifted by Gydrion the Wanderer to those of his patronage who have been proven
worthy. It is an imitation of Gydrion’s alternate form granted to him by his Moon
Goddess mother. Gydrion can adopt this form at will and for as long as he wishes.
He has 13HD, INT, PER, & Luck scores of 18 and rolls 1d24 and 1d20 for action dice.
The test to gain this new form is simple... supplicants must keep their Oath of
Itinerancy and survive to reach 5th level. While in this form the caster gains
greater physical prowess and traveling speeds as well as improved combat abilities.
The caster gains enhanced scent and auditory powers to aid their investigations.
Wizards retain all corruptions, taints, and mutations while in this alternate
canine shape. Their front paws retain enough of a hand and opposable thumb that
they can lift as a small biped can and make skill checks as well as other simple
actions, but their action die is reduced one step on the dice chain.
Attack Profile:
Unlike normal canines, the transformed wizard has no pack instinct and cannot take
advantage of numbers. Every caster will have their own unique approaches to combat;
but in general, they rely upon their superior movements and senses to survey the
battle for best advantage then cast spells as they charge at their targets. Their
mobility also gives them the ability to track their foes a while before choosing
the best time and place to attack from ambush.
Special Attacks:
Howl - With this ability the caster retains the ability to cast spells; so long
as they require only 1 round to cast, have material component costs of less than
50gp, and are of 3rd level or less. They must still pay any spellburn or EXP costs;
and any spellburn remains until after the caster reverts to their normal form to
rest. The caster may not use any Runic Alphabets of less than 3rd level if the
caster knows how to speak them into power.
Running & sprinting - as canines they can use one or the other once for every 6
points of stamina score each day. In this form the wizard can run twice and still
have a sprint action left for the day; or any combination of the three uses per
day. As quadrupeds they can make one bite or double claw attack at the end of a
sprint with a successful at a DC12 Fortitude save before the attack. The caster
must wait at least 1d3x10 minutes of rest between uses of these abilities unless
they have access to healing or other natural or magical ability to recuperate their
vigor.
Special Powers:
Keen senses - The caster gains a +3 bonus to all spot and search checks and may
track by scent. The wizard also retains any sensory modes of their normal form as
well as those garnered from taints and mutations.
Endure elements - This form allows the caster to ignore all but the most severe
natural weather effects and they are comfortable and safe as long as the
temperatures remain between 110oF and -30oF. This ability grants no benefits
against magical heat, cold, or other environmental attacks.
Portage - It is necessary for the caster to retain their equipment even though
they cannot use or carry most of it when they change form. The caster may spellburn
1 point of their ‘true’ strength score before they transform in order to empower
Gydrion to hold their equipment safe and secure in an extra-dimensional non-space
for the duration of the transformation. This process requires as much time as is
needed to undress, + 1 minute of concentration upon the items to be placed in
Gydrion’s keeping.
Vulnerabilities:
The caster’s magic, regardless of their present shape, is now governed by the
phases of the moon. On the day before and after the full moon they gain a +1 bonus
to their casting checks; and on the night of the full moon they gain a +2 bonus to
casting checks. The reverse of this also holds true, on the night before and after
the new moon the caster suffers a -1 penalty to casting checks, and on the night of
the new moon the caster cannot transform and they suffer a -2 penalty on all
casting checks. When the moon is in eclipse, they cannot cast magic at all and they
are locked into whichever form they possess from the day before to the day after
the eclipse. They do not need to see the moon or be bathed in its light for this
power to function, but the caster loses access to this polymorphic ability when
they are not on the Material Plane.

Avridar, King of Air,

The South Wind, The Sirocco, The King of Storms
This information block does nothing to alter or change the
original entry in the DCCRPG Core Rules as the chaotic nature of air causes this
throne to change hands seasonally between the elementals. Sulya, the East Wind,
Urlam the West Wind, and Varia the North Wind are constantly working to depose
whoever leads the Kingdom of Elemental Air. These are described briefly in the text
box below and may be used as a starting point to build courtly intrigues within
your game. The powers listed here are attached to the throne, not the elemental who
occupies it, though other elementals may offer additional powers. Avridar rules
during the Summer months and sends hot winds and dust storms as well as monsoons.
It is to Avridar that most farmers give offerings so that he will bring rain and
not wither their crops. Bitterly opposed to Varia and frequently allies with Sulya.
Table 1-23: Mark of Avridar grants the caster in good standing with: 1st level
3rd level
5th level
7th level
9th level
A +1 bonus on initiative rolls and Reflex saves.
A +1 bonus on initiative rolls, Reflex saves, and the caster may hold their breath
for twice their
normal duration. (Stamina score ^ 2.25 = duration in
minutes)____________________________________________
A +2 bonus on initiative rolls, Reflex saves, and the caster may hold their breath
for twice their normal duration. The bearer of the mark may also apply this bonus
to ranged attack and
damage rolls. (Stamina score ^ 2.25 = duration in
minutes)_______________________________________________
A +2 bonus on initiative rolls, Reflex saves, and caster may hold their breath for
thrice their normal duration. (Stamina score ^ 1.5 duration in minutes) Bearer of
the mark applies this bonus to ranged attack and damage rolls; weapon range
categories each increased by 50%.
A +3 bonus on initiative rolls, Reflex saves, and the caster may hold their breath
for up to 1 hour per caster level per day. Bearer of the mark may applies this
bonus to ranged attack and damage rolls; weapon range categories are each doubled.
Spellburn: Roll 1d4
1. The caster may sacrifice a creature of elemental earth to gain a +1 bonus per
HD of the creature sacrificed on the aeromancer’s next spell casting roll. The
spell must be cast within 1 turn per hit die of the sacrificed critter; caster
cannot cast spells while reserving this bonus.
2. The caster must allow air elementals to inflict injuries upon their flesh; the
damage causes 1 hit point of bludgeoning damage, and allows the caster to sacrifice
1 point of Strength to gain a +1 bonus to their next casting check for each point
sacrificed. They may reserve this bonus so long as it is used within 1 turn of the
sacrifice; caster cannot cast spells while reserving this bonus.
3. Hot winds swirl about the supplicant increasing their temperature rapidly to
dangerous levels. For each round that the caster subjects their body to these
intense temperatures, the caster may sacrifice 1 point of Stamina score and gain a
+1 bonus to their next casting check for each point sacrificed. The caster may
reserve this casting bonus until they sleep or receive any healing and the caster
cannot cast spells while reserving this bonus.
4. The air is sucked violently from the caster’s lungs. For each round that the
caster chokes and splutters they sacrifice 1 point of Stamina; gaining a +1 casting
bonus for every point of Stamina score lost. They may keep this bonus in reserve
until they sleep, or receive any healing; caster cannot cast spells while reserving
this bonus.
Politics of the
winds:
Who the wizard elects to follow will have subtle changes in the way the powers are
used and the effects they will have on the caster; especially in regards to
spellburn and the ways they can help their patronage. The wizard is expected to
support the goals of their specific patron.
Sulya - The East wind, the Bringer of Changes. She is the trade wind, and brings
good luck, and good health. Sulya rules during the Springtime and will accept
spellburn from the wizard’s Personality score. Bitterly opposed to Urlam;
frequently allies with Avridar.
Urlam - the West Wind, the Plague Bringer. He is the wet, cold wind that brings
pestilence and bad luck. Urlam rules during the Autumn months and will only accept
spellburn from the wizard’s Stamina score. He is bitterly opposed to Sulya;
frequently allies with Varia.
Varia - the North Wind, the Breath of Winter. She is the fury of the blizzard and
the Queen of Storms. She rules during winter, sending ice and snow to ravage the
lands and will accept spellburn from the wizard’s Agility score. Varia is bitterly
opposed to Avridar and frequently allies with Urlam.
For the southern hemisphere, Storytellers can simply flip the direction and roles
of Avridar and Varia. Or, the Storyteller can create another southern throne and
set of elementals to fight over it, just remember that the seasons of the southern
hemisphere are opposite to those of the north on any earth type planet.

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Level: 1 Casting Time: 1d4 rounds and the spell may be cast only a limited
number of times,
Range: Personal according to results of Patron Bond.
Duration: Varies
Reversible No
Ritual Spell No
Save Varies by entry.
General: In order to learn this spell, you must first cast Patron Bond. The
particulars of this spell vary according to the terms of your patron. In casting
this spell, you invoke the name of your supernatural patron to request aid. This
spell requires at least 1 point of spellburn. Invoking the name of Avridar (or any
of the other greater elementals during their season of power will enhance the
result with a +2 bonus. Likewise, invoking their names during the season of their
lowest power confers a -2 penalty.
Invocation: The caster performs the necessary spellburn, chants the necessary words
of power to complete the invocation; calling upon Avridar or one of the other
greater air elementals to beg for aid.
1: Spell fails; caster rolls for Patron Taint. They cannot invoke aid from Avridar
or his allies for 2d12 hrs.
2-11 : Fails and the caster may not invoke the aid of Avridar or his allies for 1d8
hours.
12-13 : Enemy of Earth - For 10 minutes, the caster and all allies within 10ft gain
a +2 bonus to attacks, damage, and spell casting checks versus creatures of
elemental earth. Allies need not remain within 10ft of caster to keep benefits of
spell.
14-17 : Elemental Guardian - For the next 10 minutes the caster gains a +2 bonus to
their armor class due to the concentration and tireless efforts of the small air
elemental Avridar sends to aid his followers.
This creature bats away incoming missiles with a successful Reflex save versus a DC
= the attack roll, and it blows dust up into the faces of melee attackers; who must
succeed at a Luck check to avoid becoming blinded for 1d4 rounds.
18-19: Wailing Winds - The target is surrounded by tiny howling and wailing air
elementals swirling about them like a living ribbon of sound. The caster can target
one enemy within 50ft, who takes 1d12 points of sonic damage on a failed DC18
Fortitude save. The ribbons of discordant tones continues to spin around the
target, following them if they move and inflicting 1d10 damage on the next round,
then 1d8, 1d6, and finally 1d5 on the fifth and final round. Each round the target
can make a DC 18 Fortitude save to avoid damage. One successful save ends the
effect.
20-23 : Abundance of Air - The caster points at one living air breathing enemy
within 100ft. The caster causes surge of air to forcefully over-expand the
creature’s lungs. Unless the target succeeds at a DC20 Fortitude save this attack
inflicts 1d6 points of Stamina damage immediately as the victim’s lungs are
shredded from the air pressure and the pressure applied to the rest of the target’s
internal organs. Failure indicates the target takes another 1d6 points of Stamina
damage on the following round with another chance to resist. Each time the target
fails a save the process continues for another round until they succeed on a save
or until the victim reaches 0 Stamina; at which point their lungs rupture and they
die.
24-27: Elemental Transformation - The caster and all their equipment are
transformed by an influx of energy from the Elemental Plane of Air. Aeromancers
cannot fly, but they gain the ability to levitate and my raise or lower their
altitude by their land move speed each round. The caster is immune to toxic gasses
and other such natural and spell attacks, as well as any adverse effects from gusts
of wind and storms other than lightning strikes. The caster’s attacks are imbued
with sonic energy and cause an additional point of damage per caster level of the
aeromancer; but they cannot cast spells or invoke any patrons for the duration of
the effect. This transformation lasts for 1 hour unless ended by the caster or some
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28-29: Wind Song - The aeromancer is aware of the area around them out to a
range of 50ft/ caster level and these songs of the air may give the caster hints
and clues as to what is happening nearby. The aeromancer spends up to 1 round per
caster level concentrating on the sounds, smells, and feelings of the air
elementals in the area and then makes a knowledge check. They can add a +1 bonus
for every 2 rounds they spend concentrating and the results of the roll will
determine what, if anything, is gleaned from the meditation. There is no fixed DC
for this and the Storyteller will give information based upon each situation, but
in general a roll of 1 indicates false information and a result of greater than 20
is always true, but still may not be pertinent to anything the caster needs to
know. The caster may use this ability until the next sunset or sunrise, whichever
comes first.
30-31 : Summon Elemental - The areomancer calls forth an 8HD air elemental from
the sky. The elemental appears immediately and obeys commands for 2d6 rounds, then
departs. (See DCC Core Rules for elemental stats and abilities.)
32+ Summon Elemental - The aeromancer calls forth two 12HD air elementals from
the sky. The elemental appears immediately and obeys commands for 2d6 rounds, +1
round per caster level then departs. (See DCC Core Rules for elemental stats and
abilities.)
Patron Taint (Avridar)
Roll 1d6
1. The caster always seems to have smoke trickling out of their nose, ears and
mouth. It is unsightly and intensifies when they are speaking or exerting
themselves, but otherwise harmless. The next time this taint is rolled, the
caster’s smoky fumes become mildly toxic in close quarters or confined spaces
smaller than a 20ft cube; causing 1d4 Agility damage to all those who fail a DC10
Fortitude save. The caster is immune to their toxic cloud; but gains no special
immunities to any other forms of toxin or gas. The last time this taint is rolled
the caster’s exhausts become highly toxic and cause 1d6 points of Agility damage,
+1 point per caster level within 15ft of the caster to any breathing creature that
fails their save roll. The toxin is powerful and lingers in an area for an
additional round after the caster has Passed. Victims are allowed a Fortitude save
versus a DC of 12, +1/ caster level for half damage, minimum of 1 point.
2. The caster always seems to be caught in a breeze that plays with their hair
and coat-tails and such that no one else can feel. The next time this taint
manifests the caster seems to be stuck in a personal windstorm that reduces all of
their movements and ranged damage increments by 20%; additionally they have a -2
penalty on casting, listen, and communication checks. The final form of this taint
reduces the caster’s movement rates to 10ft/ round and they may no longer make
ranged attacks. They are deafened from the howling winds, and suffer a -3 penalty
on casting and skill checks, as well as any attempts at communication. Additionally
the caster no longer receives a save versus the gust of wind spell or any similar
magical or mundane effect.
3. The caster and their allies are plagued by playful air elementals whose
antics impose a general -1 penalty to ranged attacks, listen checks, initiative
checks, and other such activities. The next time this taint is inflicted, the
pranks and frolicking of these elementals becomes mean and pernicious; they impose
a -2 penalty on initiative checks, ranged attacks, listen checks and other such
activities. They cause missile damage against the caster and their allies to be
increased by 2 points. The final roll of this taint causes Avridar to remove his
mark of favor and he abandons the aeromancer, causing them to lose all knowledge of
any spells and information granted to them by Avridar. Furthermore the caster and
any of their allies are now considered a mortal enemy of the Kingdom of Air and
will be attacked regularly. The Storyteller will determine the nature and frequency
of these attacks as needed.
4. The caster is plagued by 1d3 air elementals; these are mostly harmless 1HD
creatures who echo everything that the caster says, including the words of power
for spell casting. The effect makes it difficult for the caster to communicate and
cast spells properly; imposing a -1 penalty to both activities. The next
manifestation of this taint increases the penalty to -3 because there is now one
elemental per caster level causing the echo. On the final manifestation of this
taint the caster may spellburn 1 point per level of the spell they wish to cast in
order to bribe the elementals into harmonizing their efforts. This causes the spell
to be repeated once per 3 caster levels of the tainted wizard. The repeated spells
function identically to each other and against the same targets; but the caster
must meet all other requirements for the echoed spells, including any EXP costs,
expensive material components, and spellburn costs or each the extra spell fails
automatically as if a 10 had been rolled. Failure to bribe these air elementals
means the caster must deal with a -4 penalty to all communication and spell casting
checks.
5. The caster and their equipment always seem to make noise, no matter how hard
the caster tries to avoid it, they are prone to kicking things over and snagging
clothing on things making unnecessary amounts of noise. This imposes a -1 penalty
to all stealth checks within 40ft of the caster. The second time this taint appears
the penalty is increased to -2, and the caster must succeed at a Luck check every
time they fail a stealth roll. Failure indicates they have taken 1d3 points of
damage in the process as they got tangled up in, or were tripped, etc. by the
elementals. The final manifestation of this taint causes the penalty on the Luck
check to avoid 2d4 points of damage to increase to -3.
6. The caster becomes sensitive to metals just as an elf. They suffer pain and
irritation at its touch; suffering 1 point of damage per day of prolonged contact.
The next time this taint is rolled the caster suffers an additional 10% damage from
metal weapons and the caster suffers 1 point of damage per hour of prolonged
contact with iron or steal; this stacks with any other vulnerabilities the caster
suffers from metal and earth based attacks. The final version of this taint adds
25% damage from all metal weapons and the caster takes 1 point per turn of
prolonged contact with iron or steal; this stacks with any other vulnerability the
caster suffers from types of attacks.
Aeromancers:
Avridar, like the other Elemental Lords, isn’t powerful enough to create new
spells. He can teach worthy devotees any spells that involve air, communication,
sound, charming, vapors, or sonic damage. However, all of these spells learned by
the caster will fade from the wizard’s mind and spell-books if they leave his
service.
Devotees of Avridar are known as aeromancers. The spells they can know are drawn
only from their spell list. They may still use scrolls, wands, and other items that
hold different spells so long as these spells are not listed on the geomancer’s
spell list. Special: aeromancers cannot cast item creation magic other than the
spell Wand Magic.
Aeromancers: Take an extra 25% damage from electricity and earth based attacks;
but they gain an extra point to their Agility score per 5 caster levels.
Spell List for aeromancers:
1st level: Charm Person, Choking Cloud, Cloud of Fresh Air, Feather Fall, Invoke
Patron (Avridar), Incomprehensible Babbling, Obscuring Mist, Pilfer Voice, Patron
Bond (Avridar), and Ventriloquism.
2nd level: Detect Invisible, Invisibility, Invisible Companion, Levitate, Magic
Mouth, Shatter, Silence, Sonic Blast, and Sonic Resistance.
3rd level: Breathe Life, Fly, Lesser Devastation (Sonic only), Gust of Wind, and
Water Breathing.
4th level: Wand Magic and Transmute Air.
5th level: Devastation (Bludgeoning, Frost, Piercing, Slashing, and Sonic
effects)
Weather Control
Avridar grants his minions limited control of the weather in their local area.
To invoke this power, the aeromancer must commit 3 points of spellburn or
sacrifices an earth elemental of at least 3HD. The caster
gains no casting bonus for these first three points, but this control allows the
caster to shift the local weather’s effects by one category up or down on the table
below after 10 minutes of ritual work. The caster may commit an additional 3 points
of spellburn or hit dice of earth elemental to raise or lower the category by an
additional step if all work and sacrifices are done all as one ritual. This
influences an area with a radius equal to one-quarter mile per caster level. For
increases or decreases to the weather’s intensity by the aeromancer refer to the
following table; listed DC’s assume medium size creatures. The intensification
lasts for 24 hours or until the atmospheric effect would normally change as listed
in the table below, whichever is the lesser of the two durations. If the caster is
willing to sacrifice much, they can intensify the weather and turn a calm day into
a stormy one. They can only perform this ritual once per day, but this effect only
subdues or intensifies active weather within the area controlled by the aeromancer.
This chart can also be used to determine the local weather conditions with a d100
roll at the start of a game; the weather will drop to the next lowest category at
the end of each effect as listed in the table. Example: after 4 days of calm a
random roll is made to determine how/if the weather changes.
With respect to tornadoes, the listing under ‘effect lasts for’ represents the
window of time during which a tornado of the listed type can occur. If this is a
natural shift in the weather then the Storyteller rolls 1d20 in secret for every 20
minutes of game play; a result of 5 or less indicates that a tornado has touched
down. Each tornado lasts for 1 minute and is 50ft wide per category of the storm,
traveling randomly 25 yards/ round. If the weather has been elevated into tornado
intensity by an aeromancer, then the caster may check once within the time
allotted. They must succeed at a luck check to cause a tornado to touch down at a
point somewhere within the area that they control, but after that the tornado
travels randomly.
Table 1-24: Random Weather Table
Random Wind Effect Chance of Chance of Knock
Knock
Weather Weather Speeds Last Rain/ Chance of Hail/ Down
Down
Roll condition (MPH) For Snow1 Lightning2 Debris3 DC
DC
d100 (Land)
(Flying)
73+ Calm 0 1d4 days No No No N/A
N/A
53-72 Light breeze 1-5 1d3 days 10% /day No No N/A
N/A
43-52 Windy 6-10 1d3 days 15% /day No No N/A
10
42 Blustery 11-15 1 day 25%, 2x/ day No No N/A
12
37-41 Light Sowers 16-20 1d4 days 35%, 3x/ day 05% / day 05% / day N/A
14
Spot -1 2 pts
32-36 Storm 21-29 2d3 days Y: Spot & 10% / day 10% / day 10
16
Search -3 1d3
27-31 Monsoon 30-39 3d5 days Y: Spot & 15% / day 25%, 2x / 12
18
Search -5 day, 1d3
22-26 Tropical Storm/ 40-72 1d3 Y: Spot & 20% / day 40%, 2x/ 3 15
20
(F0) weeks Search -7 days, 1d4
17-21 Storm (F1/ Sm. 73-112 1d12hrs Y: Spot & 25% / hour 55%, 1x / 3 18
25
Hurricane) Search -9 hours, 1d4
12-16 Storm (F2/ 113-157 1d24hrs Y: Spot & 30% / hour 55%, 1x per 20
Auto
Hurricane) Search: no hour, 1d5
7-11 Storm (F3/ Maj. 158-206 2d6hrs Y: Spot & 40% / hour 60%, 1x per 25
Auto
Hurricane) Search: no turn, 1d5
2-6 Storm (F4 207-260 3d7hrs Y: Spot & 50% / hour 65%, 1x/ 5 Auto
Auto
Tornado) Search: no min., 2d3
1 Storm (F5 261-318 1d3 hrs Y: Spot & 55% / hour 65%,1x/ Auto
Auto
Tornado) Search: no minute, 2d4
1- Roll 1d100 as indicated; if rain (or snow) starts falling, then it lasts for
2d6 hours and drops 1/4 of an inch of water or snow per hour. For 36 to 22, roll
2d12 to see how many hours of rain or snow fall per day, dropping 1 inch of water
or snow per hour. A roll of 21 or less means it is raining hard; dropping 2 inches
of water or 6 inches of snow per hour.
2- The Storyteller rolls 1d100 as many times as indicated. If lighting strikes
the party, they each must succeed at a Luck check or suffer their share of 2d8
electrical damage as the lightning bolt passes through the party. Creatures wearing
heavy armor or carrying large amounts of metal suffer a +3 penalty to their Luck
check.
3- The Storyteller rolls 1d100 as many times as indicated. If the storm delivers
hail, then it inflicts the indicated damage per round that it lasts to everything
in the storm's reach; each storm has a chance to deliver hail once per day starting
with a 5% chance hail falls for 1 round during light showers; an F5 storm has a 65%
chance of delivering hail that falls for its first 9 rounds. Anything hit by the
hail only suffers half damage (1 point minimum) each round upon a successful DC15
Fortitude save. Additionally, each creature in the party rolls 1d100 as often as
indicated to see if they are damaged by debris flung about by the wind. In the case
of flying debris, the target multiplies their luck modifier by 5% and applies this
to their 1d100 roll. So each creature caught out in an F5 storm has at least a 65%
chance of getting hit by debris once per minute they are subjected to the fury of
the storm.
Brinae, Queen of Water,
Lady of the Laughing Waters, The River Maiden, The Mistress of
Clouds
She is the eldest daughter of the Sea Goddess and is the eldest of the Water
Elementals; with only Hraalvid having his throne for more time. Brinae is steeped
in Lore and primeval knowledge, because all water flows to the sea, bringing with
it the experiences and detritus of the ages to rest upon the oceans floor and
within its waters. Brinae is old enough and wise enough to understand her role in
the cosmos and sees that her fiery sister Kandri-sek, merely has another part to
play and holds no true hatred in her heart for the enslaved Queen of Eternal Flame
even though Brinae is often the target of the cruel tricks and evil games played on
her by Kandri-sek. The Lady of the Laughing Waters understands what would happen if
that passion were left unchecked. So Brinae plays her part that she may keep her
sister happy, yet constrained. The Queen of the Shifting Tides empowers her
patronage to help manage the minions of the Kingdom of Fire. Secretly, Brinae
delights in the power of fire to transform water into steam, for it only brings her
closer to the arms of Avridar, even if only for a short while. The Lady of the
Laughing Waters is chaotic and enjoys all of her roles whether she is sculpting and
eroding the Kingdom of Earth to suit her artistic whims, or battling Fire
Elementals, or managing the vast network of ocean currents. She waits patiently for
the day when all waters will rise up and cover the Kingdoms of Fire and Earth;
allowing Brinae and Avridar to create an eternal paradise of Wind and Sea.
Like her mother, Brinae reads the tidings and turnings of the Ages that are hidden
within the eternal flow of water; but unlike her mother, Brinae is willing to take
a more active role upon the Material Plane to rid it of those who would poison the
waters or impede its flow to the sea. Brinae empowers water elementals, aquamancers
from the sentient aquatic species and any of the dry-folk that are willing to aid
her stewardship of the rivers, lakes and seas. She is rather tolerant of the antics
of her patronage. So long as they are ultimately working to shape and erode the
element of earth, and are willing to help keep the elemental forces of Kandri-sek
in balance Brinae is content. She may allow her patronage to enter compacts with
other non-elemental patrons so long as their interests do not conflict with hers.
Brinae’s moods can be as fickle and as brutal as the crashing waves of a hurricane
when she gets angry. Supplicants are wise to treat her with respect, and they are
not allowed to choose their own spellburn, they must roll randomly each time to see
what their patroness requires of them.
Table 1-25 : Mark of Brinae grants the caster in good standing with:
1st level A +1 bonus on swim checks and fortitude saves; holds breath for Stamina
score ^ 3 in minutes.
3rd level A +1 bonus on swim checks and fortitude saves and the caster may hold
their breath for twice
their normal duration. (Stamina score + 2.25 = duration in minutes.)
A +2 bonus on swim checks and fortitude saves and the caster may hold
their breath for thrice
5th level their normal duration. (Stamina score + 1.5 = duration in minutes.) They
are granted swim speeds
equal to their normal land speeds; but only make swim checks for
dangerous situations.
A +2 bonus on swim checks and fortitude saves and the caster may hold
their breath for thrice
7th level their normal duration. (Stamina score + 1.5 = duration in minutes.) They
are granted swim speeds
1.5 times their normal land speeds; but only make swim checks for
dangerous situations.
A +3 bonus on swim checks and fortitude saves and the caster may breathe
underwater for up
9th level to 1 hour per caster level each day. The bearer of the mark gains swim
speeds equal to
twice their normal land speeds; but only needs to make swim checks for
dangerous situations.
NOTE: these bonuses are inverted for sentient aquatic creatures; who gain land
speeds and may breathe air.
Spellburn (Brinae)
Roll 1d4
1. The caster may sacrifice a creature of elemental fire to gain a +1 bonus
per HD of the creature sacrificed for the aquamancer’s next spell casting roll. The
spell must be cast within 1 turn per hit die of the sacrificed critter; aquamancer
cannot cast spells while reserving this bonus.
2. The water in the caster’s body becomes acidic inflicting 1 point of acid
damage, allowing the aquamancer to sacrifice 1 point of Strength for a +1 bonus for
each point sacrificed to their next casting check. They may reserve this bonus so
long as it is used within 1 turn of the sacrifice; they cannot cast spells while
reserving this bonus.
3. For each round that the caster subjects part of their body to frigid
temperatures, the caster sacrifices 1 point of Agility score and gains a +1 bonus
to their next casting check. The caster may reserve this casting bonus until they
are healed magically or naturally; but they may not cast any spells while reserving
the bonus and may suffer other difficulties from the frostbite.
4. The caster sacrifices their life’s blood; gaining a +1 casting bonus for
every point of Stamina score they sacrifice. They may keep this bonus in reserve
until they sleep, or receive any form of healing; but they may not cast spells
while reserving the bonus. The maximum bonus is +6 and imposes a -1 penalty to
initiative, armor class, and other agility based actions per 2 points of this
casting bonus from loss of blood.
Invoke Patron (Brinae, Queen of Water)
Level: 1 Casting Time: 1 round, and the spell may be cast only a limited
number of times,
Range: Personal according to results of Patron Bond.
Duration: Varies
Reversible No
Ritual Spell No
Save Varies by entry
General: In order to learn this spell, you must first cast Patron Bond. In casting
this spell, you invoke the name Brinae to request aid. This spell requires at least
1 point of spellburn. If successful Brinae responds according to opinion of the
aquamancer as reflected in the casting check result on the table below.
Invocation: The caster performs the necessary spellburn to catch Brinae’s attention
the caster begins to chant the necessary words of power to complete the spell. If
they succeed then for the duration of the spells effects: roll 1d4 each time she is
called upon for aid; (1) The caster glows with soft green light.
(2) The caster appears to melt into a puddle for an instant; then reforms 2d3
rounds later. (3) The caster is drenched by 1 gallon of water per caster level. (4)
The caster’s head flattens and both eyes move to one of the sides; the effect lasts
for 1 hour.
1: Spell fails; caster must roll for Patron Taint and they cannot invoke the name
of Brinae for 48 hours.
2-11 : Fails and the caster may not invoke the name of Brinae for 24 hours.
12-13 : Enemy of Fire - For 10 minutes the caster and all allies within 10ft gain a
+2 bonus to attacks, damage, and casting checks versus fire elementals and
creatures of fire. They need not remain within 10ft of caster to keep this bonus.
14-17 : Protective Aura - the caster is surrounded by a rotating wall of water that
is half again as tall as the caster, who is safely standing at the eye of the
micro-hurricane that moves along with them. For the next 10 minutes, missiles
passing through the wall have a 50% chance of missing their target. Creatures
attempting to engage the aquamancer in melee combat have difficulty hitting their
target; caster has a +2 bonus to armor class, but cannot make spot, search, or
listen checks and suffers a -2 penalty to all actions.
18-19: Caustic Deluge - A swirling, turbulent stream of acid emanates from the
caster’s fingertip, lancing out to strike the target then starts to swirl about
them like a serpent. The caster can target one enemy within 50ft, who takes 1d12
points of acid damage on a failed DC18 Fortitude save. The ribbons of corrosive
fluid continue to spin around that same target, following them if they move and
inflicting 1d10 damage on the next round, then 1d8, 1d6, and finally 1d4 on the
fifth and final round. Each round, the target can make a DC 18 Fortitude save to
avoid the damage for that round. One successful save ends the effect immediately.
20-23 : Desiccation - The caster points at one living enemy within 100ft. If the
target fails a DC20 Fortitude save they suffer 1d6 points of Stamina damage as the
caster causes the water to leave the victim’s body. They can attempt a new save
each round to avoid an additional 1d6 points of Stamina damage and one success ends
the process. Otherwise the victim will eventually become a desiccated husk and die
when their Stamina score is ‘0’ from the intense dehydration.
24-27: Elemental Transformation - The caster and all their equipment transforms,
becoming less rigid and taking on many of the properties of an ooze. The aquamancer
can move at their normal land speeds, even when passing through very narrow holes
and cracks. They are immune to physical attack from mundane weapons, though the
caster can be harmed by spells and magical weapon attacks. The caster gains swim
speeds equivalent to their land speeds, or have their existing swim speeds
increased by 50%.
The transformation lasts for 1 hour or until dismissed by the caster. In this new
jelly-like form, the caster can attack physically, but may not use weapons or
equipment, nor can they cast spells or use scrolls, powders, dusts, oils, or
anything else that may be damaged by water or their organic acid; but they may
still imbibe potions. They can make one pseudopod attack for each of their action
dice that causes 2d5 points of acid damage, +1 point per caster level; this acid
affects only organic materials.
28-29 : Prying Eyes - The spell manifests as if they’d rolled this casting check
result on the Locate Object spell table, see DCC Core Rules for effects and
duration.
30-31 : Summon elemental - The caster calls forth a massive sentient blob of water
that is at times vaguely humanoid and at other times it seems to be a rolling wave
or shifting ooze. The elemental appears immediately and obeys commands for 2d6
rounds, then departs. It has the stats and abilities of an 8HD water elemental. See
DCC Core Rules for stats and abilities.
32+ Summon multiple elementals - The caster calls forth two sentient blobs of
undulating water. They appear immediately and obey commands for 2d6 rounds, +1
round per cater level then depart. They have the stats and abilities of 12HD Water
Elementals. See DCC Core Rules for stats and abilities.
Patron Taint (Brinae) - Roll 1d6
1. The caster always seems to be perspiring, causing them to drink 25% more water
than normal. The next time this taint is rolled, the caster’s sweat becomes mildly
acidic; causing 1d4 acid damage when the caster is grabbed or subject to other
natural melee attacks and any time they touch something organic. They are immune to
their own acid only, but their non-magical, non-metal equipment needs replacing
every 1d3 months. The last time this taint is rolled the caster’s perspiration
becomes highly acidic and causes 1d6 points of acid damage, +1 point per caster
level upon contact with organic matter. The acid is powerful and their non-magical,
non-metal equipment will need replacing every month, but it lingers on victims for
an additional round of damage per 3 caster levels of the aquamancer. The caster is
required to consume 50% more water than normal. In all cases, victims are allowed a
Fortitude save versus a DC of 10, +1 per caster level for half damage, minimum of 1
point.
2. The caster is always cold. Not enough to cause damage, but enough to be
uncomfortable and to generally make life miserable. The second time this taint
occurs the caster still feels cold, but everyone within 10ft must succeed at a
Fortitude save versus a DC of 10, +1/ caster level, or suffer 1d4 points per round
from cold damage. The final manifestation of this taint causes the caster’s skin to
turn light blue and their lips turn purple; but the caster doesn’t seem to be
suffering. However, everything within 20ft that fails their Fortitude save is
subjected to 1d6 points of cold damage, +1 point/ caster level, per round as the
caster’s aura continually drains away the heat from their surroundings. The
aquamancer no longer benefits from #3 on the spellburn table.
3. The caster’s weight drops by 20% as their bones become thinner; the
caster’s bones now break on a result of 5+ when taking falling or similar damage.
The next time this taint is inflicted, the caster’s teeth fall out and they can
consume only soft foods; furthermore, the caster’s bones break on results of 4+ on
the damage die when suffering falling, bludgeoning, constricting, or similar
damage. The final manifestation of this taint causes all of the caster’s bones
dissolve and their form is now maintained only by muscular action. They walk with a
strange, wobbly and loose gate, and their land speeds are reduced by half. On the
positive side, they are universally flexible, have no more bones to break, and can
move at their new maximum speeds through any opening or tube large enough for their
head to fit through... Their equipment and gear remain unaffected.
4. The caster’s body hair thickens, doubles in length, and becomes stiff as a
brush. The next time this taint is rolled the caster’s hair transforms into
thousands of tentacle-like flagellum covering their entire body. The caster has
full control over these projections; they are weird and unsightly, but their true
power is in the water. These cilia grant the caster swim speeds equal to their land
speeds, or they double any existing swim speeds possessed by the caster. The final
manifestation of this taint causes these projections to become prehensile; granting
the caster a +1 bonus per 2 caster levels on climb, grapple, and any other checks
that involve manual dexterity. They can even cast spells if their hands are tied or
holding objects.
5. The caster’s skin turns greenish, gray; is noticeably thicker, and water
rolls off of it more easily than before. The next time this taint occurs the
caster’s skin has thickened to the point that it grants a +2 bonus to their armor
class, but they have lost some of their tactile sensitivity and suffer a -2 penalty
on fine manipulation and manual dexterity. The final taint in this transformation
allows the caster to become amphibious. They are no longer subject to drowning
unless there is no oxygen in the water, or whatever else it is in which they find
themselves swimming. However, the aquamancer must still be able to speak the words
of power for their spells; underwater casting may be limited unless they can cast
the spell mentally. They now suffer 1 point of damage per hour that they spend out
of the water, but they can still breathe as any land creature.
6. The caster’s skin becomes sensitive to sound and grants the caster a +1
bonus on listen checks, but they also suffer a -1 penalty to all saves versus sonic
attacks and charm spells unless they are underwater. The next manifestation of this
taint magnifies this ability, granting a +2 bonus, a -2 penalty, and the caster now
has a well-developed tremor sense out to 15ft. This allows them to use their +2
bonus to avoid becoming surprised; the range is doubled when they are underwater.
The final form of this taint causes the caster’s ears to fall off and seal
over. Their skin has become sensitive enough that it grants a +3 bonus to listen
checks. Their tremor sense now extends to 30ft when they are on dry land; in water
the caster can now make clicking noises with their sinuses that grants sonar out to
100ft. They suffer 1 point of damage per 5 minutes they spend out of the water and
suffer a -3 penalty to all saves versus sonic damage and charm spells.
Aquamancers:
Brinae, like the other Elemental Lords, isn’t powerful enough to create new spells.
However, she has knowledge of and can teach worthy devotees any spells that involve
Acid, Cold, Water, or Vapors.
However all of these spells learned by the caster will fade from the wizard’s mind
and spell-books if they leave her service. This is done by stating their intension
to leave her service and spilling a few drops of their blood into the ocean, river,
or other flowing waters.
Devotees of Brinae are known as aquamancers. The spells they can know are drawn
only from their spell List. Due to her wisdom and access to vast stores of lost
lore Brinae may know other spells if the petitioner rolls greater than 20 on an
Invoke Patron check they may ask for a specific spell or gain a spell at random.
To gain a specific spell they must succeed at a Luck check with a -1 penalty to the
roll per level of the spell requested. An aquamancer can add one spell to their
list for every point of Intelligence bonus they Possess via research so long as it
doesn’t involve fire and is not on the pyromancer spell list. Aquamancers may still
use scrolls, wands, and other items that hold different spells so long as these
spells are not listed on the pyromancer spell list. Special: Aquamancers cannot
cast item creation magic other than Make Potion.
Aquamancers: Take an extra 25% damage from fire and heat based attacks; but gain 2
bonus hit points per level starting from the moment they become aquamancers.
Spell List for aquamancers:
1st level: Chill Touch, Choking Cloud, Cloud of Fresh Air, Color Spray, Invoke
Patron (Brinae), and Obscuring Mist.
2nd level: Acid Resistance, First Aid, Locate Object, Mirror Image, and Ray of
Enfeeblement.
3rd level: Destroy Potion, Lesser Devastation (Acid effects only), Make Potion, and
Water Breathing.
4th level: Control Ice, Polymorph, and Transmute Water.
5th level: Devastation (Acid, Bludgeoning, Frost, Piercing, and Sonic effects only)
and Resilience.
Found Knowledge
The Knowledge of Brinae is Legendary and a petitioner may be able to bargain for
secrets, names of power, or other mysterious facts long lost to the minds of
mortals. For she holds the knowledge possessed by all who have died at sea. While
this doesn’t make her omniscient, it does leave her very well informed of much that
has transpired, or is transpiring in the world. The caster wishing to beg
information from the Lady of Crashing Waves must spellburn 3 points from one of
their ability scores, or sacrifice a fire elemental of at least 3HD to invoke this
bequest. They gain no casting bonuses from the first 3HD of the sacrificed fire
based creature, any additional spellburn or remaining hit dice of the sacrifice
will act as a bonus to this roll. After the necessary spellburn the caster asks for
the information they seek and rolls 1d30 modified by the petitioner’s Luck; they
may also add a +1 bonus per 2 caster levels of the petitioner, and there is a +1
bonus to the check if the question involves anything to do with water. On a result
of 15 or less Brinae either doesn’t know or won’t give an answer. On a result of
16-25; she doesn’t know the answer but will direct the petitioner to someone who
does know the answers they seek. On a result of 26-27 she can give some information
on the topic, it may be accurate but out of date or surpassed by later information.
A result of 28-29 on the roll means that Brinae gives a true and accurate answer to
the caster; but only with an additional condition, requirement, or request. A
result of 30+ indicates that Brinae has truthful information and gives it freely to
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The Lord of Patience, The Lord of Stone, Keeper of Wisdom,
Earth-shaker
Oldest of the Earth Elementals and of the Elemental Lords and Ladies, the slow and
ponderous Lord of the Kingdom of Earth sits upon his bejeweled throne of platinum
and other mysterious alloys; observing much of what transpires within and upon the
earth via his network of elementals. He is neutral and watches all save Kandri-sek
with only mild interest. He uses this knowledge to passively steer the course of
the politics of the Elemental Planes to his advantage. His one true weakness is his
love for Kandri-sek and he is deeply angered by Avridar’s control over Kadri-sek.
Hraalvid and Kandri-sek have an alliance and taking advantage of the natural
cycling of the seasons to aid each othe when they can. Usually by the creation of
new lands to thwart the aspirations of Avridar and Brinae. Hraalvid aids the Lady
of Fire by obstructing the free flow of air and water; sealing it off in stagnant
mines, thrusting up mountains into the path of wind and tide to slow their passage.
However, it is Brinae that Hraalvid fears. He empowers his patronage to fight
against water elementals and their continual erosion of earth. He insists that his
patronage not fight against fire based creatures and even help them where possible.
The devotees of Hraalvid are viewed as friends by earth elementals and with
neutrality by fire elementals so long as no hostilities are offered. Only Hraalvid
knows the ultimate course of the Kingdom of Stone, but for all of his ineffable
neutrality and patience... he is viewed by his people as a dynamic and dangerous
radical for his alliance with the kingdom of Fire. Hraalvid isn’t a harsh patron
and he allows his patronage to enter into pacts with other non-elemental beings so
long as they aren’t affiliated with or supportive of Brinae and Avridar.
Table 1-26: As long as the caster is in good standing with Hraalvid the supplicant
is marked by the embedding of a thumb nail sized emerald in their forehead. This
mark glows softly with its own light and grants the
caster:____________________________________________________________________________
______
1st level
. +1 bonus on climb and other strength checks and damage, as well as on checks
for the caster to avoid fire damage and catching on
fire._______________________________________________________
3rd level
5th level
7th level
9th level
A +1 bonus on climb and other strength checks and damage, as well as on checks to
for the caster to avoid fire damage and catching on fire. The caster only ages 1
year for every 2 that
actually pass; they also require 25% less food, water, and air than
normal._________________
A +2 bonus on climb and other strength checks and damage as well as on all checks
to avoid fire damage and catching on fire. The caster’s natural AC increases to 11,
and they only age 1 year for every 3 that actually pass; requiring 1/3 less food,
water, and air than normal. The bearer of the mark also gains a burrowing speed
equal to their normal land speeds. They can only travel through natural earth and
soil and must avoid metal and stone such as floors, walls,
boulders, and building
foundations._________________________________________________________
A +2 bonus on climb and other strength checks and damage. The caster’s equipment
gets this bonus on its checks to avoid fire damage and catching on fire; the caster
is now inflammable and doesn’t suffer fire damage. The caster’s natural AC
increases to 13 and they only age 1 year for every 4 that actually pass; they also
require 1/4 of their normal food, water, and air.
The bearer of the mark also gains a burrowing speed equal to their normal land
speeds. They can only travel through natural earth and soil and must avoid metal
and stone such as floors,
walls, boulders, and building
foundations.__________________________________________________
A +3 bonus on climb and other strength checks and damage. The caster and any
equipment they’ve owned for more than 3 days becomes fireproof until lost, broken,
or stolen. The caster’s natural AC increase to 15 and they only age 1 year for
every 5 that actually pass; they also require 1/5 of their normal food water and
air. The bearer of the mark also gains a burrowing speed equal to twice their
normal land speeds. They may travel through natural earth, stone, and soil as well
as non-alloy metals and worked stone walls and building foundations.
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Spellburn (Hraalvid)
Choose or roll 1d4; this choice is permanent once it is determined
1. The caster may sacrifice a creature of elemental water to gain a +1 bonus
per HD of the creature sacrificed for the geomancer’s next spell casting roll. The
spell must be cast within 1 turn per hit die of the sacrificed critter; but they
may not cast any spells while reserving this bonus.
2. The geomancer allows their master to administer electric shocks. Each jolt
causes 1 hit point of damage, and allows the caster to sacrifice a point of Agility
score gaining a +1 bonus to their next casting check for each point sacrificed.
They may reserve this bonus so long as it is used within 10 minutes of the
sacrifice; they cannot cast spells while reserving this bonus.
3. The caster deliberately breaks one bone per point of Strength they
sacrifice; gaining a +1 bonus to their next casting check for each broken bone. The
caster may reserve this casting bonus until they are healed magically or naturally;
they cannot cast spells while reserving this bonus. The caster
may not break any of the bones from their hands or they cannot cast at all.
4. The caster sacrifices their life essence by allowing themselves to be the
target of punches swung by tiny elementals. Every point of damage inflicted allows
the geomancer to sacrifice 1 point of Stamina score. They gain a +1 casting bonus
for each point of stamina sacrifice. They may keep this bonus in reserve until they
sleep, or receive any form of healing; they cannot cast spells while reserving this
bonus.
Invoke Patron (Hraalvid, King of Earth)
Level: 1 Casting Time: 1d3 x 10 minutes and the spell may be cast only a
limited number of
Range: Personal times, according to results of Patron Bond.
Duration: Varies
Reversible No
Ritual Spell No
Save Varies by entry.
General: In order to learn this spell, you must first cast Patron Bond. In
casting this spell, you invoke the name of Hraalvid to request aid. This spell
requires at least 1 point of spellburn and he sends aid according to his opinion of
the geomancer as reflected in the casting check result on the table below.
Invocation: The caster performs the necessary spellburn, chants the necessary
words of power to complete the spell then waits long enough to catch Hraalvid’s
attention. Once chosen the manifestation effect is fixed for subsequent
invocations. Until Hraalvid makes contact: roll 1d5; (1) The caster’s eyes glow
with sharp blue light. (2) The caster appears to turn into a golden statue at the
beginning of the casting check; then the golden shell cracks and disintegrates when
contact is made. They can do nothing until then but they have all the properties of
gold and are difficult to damage (3) One-half of a cubic foot of fine grain sand
pours onto the motionless caster every minute as they wait patiently until contact
is made. (4) The caster sinks into the earth and enters a state of suspended
animation until contact is made then return to the surface to continue normally.
(5) The caster’s body is covered in harmless crackling sparks, but any who make
contact with the caster until Hraalvid responds takes 1 point of electricity
damage/ round of contact.
1: Spell fails; caster must roll for Patron Taint and they cannot invoke the
name of Hraalvid for 48 hours.
2-11 : Fails and the caster cannot invoke the name of Hraalvid for 24 hours.
12-13 : Enemy of Water - For 10 minutes the caster and all allies within 10ft
gain a +2 bonus to attacks, damage, and spell casting checks versus creatures of
elemental water as well as fish and other water dwelling creatures. Allies need not
remain within 10ft to keep this bonus.
14-17 I Protective Aura - the earth rises up to surround the caster with a
mobile wall just big enough for the caster. Granting the caster sufficient arrow
ports and guarded windows that they have nearly unobstructed vision; yet are safely
standing behind 6 inches of stone cover. Missiles targeting the caster have a 50%
chance of missing their target and shatter against the wall. Successful damage from
missile attacks is reduced by half as long as the mobile tower is in effect.
Creatures attempting to engage in melee combat must inflict 50 points of damage to
destroy the wall before they can reach the caster. The spell effect ends when the
tower is destroyed or 10 minutes passes. The caster cannot be individually
targeted, but they cannot make stealth checks or easily manipulate the world
outside their tower either.
 18-19 I Abrasive Blast - A swirling, turbulent stream of diamond dust emanates
from the caster’s fingertip, lancing out to strike the target and then swirling
about them like a living ribbon of diamond razors. The caster can target one enemy
within 50ft, who takes 1d12 points of slashing damage on a failed DC18 Fortitude
save. The ribbon of diamond chips continues to spin around that same target,
following them if they move inflicting 1d10 damage on the next round, then 1d8,
1d6, and finally 1d4 on the fifth and final round. The target can attempt a DC 18
Fortitude save each time to avoid damage; success ends the Effect.
20-23 I Electrocute - The caster points at one living enemy within 100ft. The
caster causes surge of electricity to pass from the ground up through the
creature’s body. Unless the target succeeds at a DC20 Fortitude save this attack
inflicts 1d3 points of Agility and Strength damage immediately as the victim’s
nervous-system gets fried. The victim gets a save each round; if the target fails
this save the process continues for another round; until they succeed on a save or
until the victim reaches 0 Strength, at which point they die.
24-27 I Elemental Transformation - The caster and all their equipment transforms
into mobile, vaguely humanoid shape composed of stone. The geomancer can move at
their normal land speeds and is immune to physical attack from non-magical weapons.
The caster can still be harmed by spells, magical attacks, and the natural weapons
of creatures with hit dice equal to or greater than the geomancer. The caster gains
a burrowing speed equivalent to their land speed, and has the ability to meld into
the earth; then emerge from the earth or stone anywhere within 10ft per caster
level. The transformation lasts for 1 hour or until dismissed by the caster. In
this new form the caster can attack physically and with weapons, but may not use
ranged weapons. They cannot cast spells; imbibe potions, use scrolls, or anything
else that requires speech; though they can still use tools and weapons. All touch
attacks cause 1d8 points of electricity damage, +1 point per caster level.
28-29 I Earth’s Memories - the caster may act as if they’d rolled this casting
check result for one of the following spells chosen at time of invokation: Detect
Evil, Detect Magic, or Locate Object. See DCC Core Rules for spell information.
Alternately, the caster receives a detailed account of the local surroundings from
the local earth elementals. The area covered is equal to a non-mobile, 50ft radius/
caster level centered on the caster, but this information takes 1 round per 10ft of
radius to transmit to the caster.
30-31 I Summon elemental - The caster calls forth from the ground a massive
humanoid torso that stands atop a short column of stone or earth. The elemental
appears immediately and obeys commands for 2d6 rounds, then departs. It has the
stats and abilities of an 8HD earth elemental. See DCC Core Rules.
32+ Summon multiple elementals - The caster calls forth from the ground two
massive humanoid torsos that stand atop short columns of stone or earth. They
appear immediately and obey commands for 3d6 Rounds, +1 round per caster level then
depart. They have the stats and abilities of 12HD earth elementals. See DCC Core
Rules.
Patron Taint (Hraalvid)
Roll 1d6
1. The caster’s bones increase in density, adding 10% to the geomancer’s weight
and granting a +1 bonus to resist being knocked over, thrown, or blown away. The
second manifestation of this taint causes the densification to increase; they lose
10ft per round from all modes of movement and double their weight gain and
stability bonus. On the last version of this taint, the caster’s skeleton is
completely replaced by granite. Their physiology also modifies to use granite
instead of calcium granting the geomancer a +2 bonus to their Stamina and Strength
scores. This creature weighs 3 times normal and has a -1 penalty per hit die to its
initiative rolls. Alternately, the caster can roll for the Skeletal Transformation
Mutation and on table 2-1d “New skeletal materials”; but re-rolling results of 3,
11, & 14. (See Critters, Creatures, &
Denizens)
2. The geomancer’s skin turns a dark, iron gray color. The next time this taint
is rolled the caster causes 1 point of electricity damage to anyone and anything
conductive that they touch; no save, and this is a continuous effect that will
transfer along conductive material to an effective range of 5ft/ caster level. The
final incarnation of this taint ups the damage to 1d3 points and increases the
range of transmission to 10ft/ caster level. Additionally, the geomancer generates
a magnetic field causing any unattended metal items lighter than they are to fly
towards them at 30ft/round causing 1d6 points of damage; this effect has the same
range as their electrical transmissions. If the caster passes a ferrous metal item
or natural deposit heavier than themselves the direction of travel is reversed and
the geomancer takes falling damage for the distance traveled.
3. The joints of the caster’s body become stiffer and don’t move as well as
they use to; causing a -1 penalty to initiative scores. The next time this taint
manifests, the arthritis intensifies; inflicting a -2 penalty to initiative, all
action dice, and armor class from pain and lack of mobility. The final version of
this taint reduces all of the caster movements other than burrowing to 5ft/ round
and they cannot run or sprint. Their action penalty increases to -3.
4. All of the caster’s hair falls out over the course of the next 24hrs. The
second manifestation of this taint causes the caster’s skin to become covered with
an incurable rash that leaves their skin red, splotchy, and covered in tiny
pimples. This stubborn rash remains until the next time they roll this taint
result. The final version of the taint relieves the rash and causes their hair to
re-grow, but it is made of: roll 1d7; 1= Lead, 2= Brass, 3= Steel, 4= Copper, 5=
Silver, 6= Gold, 7= Platinum. This new hair is durable and pliable and it grows
naturally if shorn; this condition is permanent and may not be removed even with
divine aid. Whether or not the shorn metal/hair retains its value or can be worked
as any other metal is determined by the Storyteller.
5. The caster’s eyes are replaced by two large, smoothly faceted diamonds; each
is worth 1,000gp, but they otherwise function as they did before despite their lack
of any functional anatomy. The next time this taint is rolled, the caster’s eyes
become emeralds and the value for each of them increases to 2500gp. The caster is
granted infravision 90ft; if they already had this ability then its natural range
is doubled. The final manifestation of this taint causes the caster’s eyes to
become jet black rubies worth 10,000gp each. They grant the geomancer the
additional ability to see invisible creatures out to the limits of their
infravision; furthermore, all of these new eyes allow Hraalvid to secretly observe
everything that the geomancer sees. (SPECIAL: any creature that takes these eyes by
force; or from the geomancer’s dead body finds that the gems have disappeared from
their hands, only to discover that their own eyes now suffer from the final
manifestation of this taint as if it were a Greater Curse. If the geomancer willing
gives up one or more of their eyes they do not grow back, but the recipients may
use or sell them as they choose. Holding an emerald or ruby eye enhances the users
vision as noted above; but only out to 30ft. If the user already has these
perceptive abilities the ranges are doubled.)
6. The caster may not use water, to bathe with. However they can scrub
themselves clean with a mixture of salt and sage infused oil. The next
manifestation of this taint causes them to take 1 point of acid damage per round of
contact with ordinary water; or, 1d4 points of acid damage per round of full
immersion in water; a successful Fortitude save versus a DC of 15 allows half
damage. The caster now gains all the moisture they require from their food. The
final manifestation of this taint increases the damage to: 1d4 points of acid
damage per round of contact and 2d4 points of acid damage for each round of full
immersion in water. There is no longer a save against this damage.
Geomancers:
Hraalvid, like the other Elemental Lords, isn’t powerful enough to create new
spells. He can teach worthy devotees any spells that involve Detection,
Electricity, Force, or any other concept related to earth such as the Strength and
Slow spells. However all of these spells learned by the caster will fade from the
wizard’s mind and spell-books if they leave his service. Geomancer’s may do so any
time simply by inscribing their intent upon a large and impressive piece stone that
will last for ages, and then burying it.
 Devotees of Hraalvid are known as geomancers. The spells they can know are drawn
only from their spell list. However, due to his wisdom and access to vast stores of
lore patiently accumulated over time, the Lord of Elemental Earth may know other
spells. If the petitioner rolls greater than 20 on an Invoke Patron check they may
ask for a specific spell or gain a spell at random. To gain a specific spell they
must succeed at a Luck check with a -1 penalty to the roll per level of the spell
requested. Additionally, a geomancer can add one additional spell of any level to
which they have access per point of intelligence bonus to their list of available
spells; these spells may be of any type, so long as they are not on the aquamancer
spell list. Geomancers may still use scrolls, wands, and other items that hold
different spells so long as these spells are not listed on the aquamancer spell
list. Special: geomancers can use any item creation magic except Make Potion and
Wand Magic.
Geomancers: Take an extra 25% damage from acid and water based attacks; but they
gain an extra point per 5 caster levels to their Strength score. HOWEVER, a
geomancer loses all spell casting abilities, powers, and boons from Earths Bounty
other than Buoyancy whenever they are out of contact with earth. geomancers CANNOT
make swim checks unless they have the Buoyancy Special Boon.
(see next page for details)
Spell List for geomancers:
1st level: Detect Magic, Force Manipulation, Invoke Patron (Hraalvid), Magic
Missile, Magic Shield, and Patron Bond (Hraalvid).
2nd level: Detect Evil*, Detect Invisibility, Electricity Resistance, Eternal
Champion, Locate Object, Make Armotr, Protection from (*), Strength, and Wizard
Staff.
3rd level: Panoramic Projectile Protection, Lesser Devastation, (Electricity
only), Lightning-bolt,
Paralysis*, Slow, Sword Magic, Turn to Stone, and Write Magic.
4th level: Telekinesis, Transmute Earth, Wizard Sense, and Wizard’s Tower
(stone, metal, or underground structures only.)
5th level: Devastation (Bludgeoning, Electricity, Fire, Piercing, and Slashing
effects) and Replication.
*These are cleric spells, but they DO NOT SUFFER the usual -2 penalty to
casting, this is a special virtue granted to the geomancer.
Earth's Bounty (Knowledge)
The Knowledge and Kingdom of Hraalvid are vast and span all the way to the
beginning of the world. A petitioner may be able to bargain for secrets, names of
power, or other mysterious facts long lost to the minds of mortals. Hraalvid holds
the knowledge possessed by all who have died and were buried on or within the
Earth. While this doesn’t make him omniscient, it does make him very well informed
of much that has transpired, or is transpiring in the world. The caster wishing to
beg information from the Lord of Stone must commit 4 points of spellburn from one
of their ability scores, or sacrifice a water or air elemental of at least 4HD to
invoke this bequest. The geomancer gains no casting or other bonuses from the first
4 sacrificed points of this act; any additional spellburn or hit dice of sacrificed
water or air elemental will act as a bonus to this roll. After 1 week of ritual
work, the caster asks for the information they seek and rolls 1d30 modified by the
petitioner’s Luck . They may add a +1 bonus per 2 caster levels of the petitioner,
and there is a +1 bonus to the check if the question involves mining, tunneling,
smithing, or anything to do with earth. The answer takes 1d3 weeks to arrive; the
caster may do nothing but eat, sleep, and maintain their ritual vigil and their
spellburn doesn’t begin to heal until the answer is returned. On a result of 10 or
less Hraalvid either doesn’t know or won’t give an answer. On a result of 11-15 he
can give some information on the topic, but out of date by at least 1d100 x 10
years. Results of 16-27 he will direct the petitioner to someone who has the
answers they seek. Results of 28-29 Hraalvid gives a true answer to the caster; but
only with an additional condition, requirement, or request. A 30 indicates that the
Lord of Stone has truthful information and gives it freely to the petitioner
Earth’s Bounty (Boons)
 The Lord of the Kingdom of Earth is generous, and rewards is followers with one
of the following permanent Boons every 3 levels starting with their first level as
a geomancer. So if they became a geomancer at 2nd level then they would gain one
boon immediately, and then one more at 5th and 8th level and a new Boon must be
chosen each time. Once chosen, the gift is permanent until death and only losing
contact with earth, Dispel Magic, or an anti-magic field suppresses these powers;
they may not be swapped out after their selection.
• +2 Strength, this may take the geomancer beyond their normal maximums. These
are normal attribute points and may be spellburned; they will heal with rest and
magical aid.
• +2 Stamina, this may take the geomancer beyond their normal maximums. These
are normal attribute points and may be spellburned; they will heal with rest and
magical aid.
• Immunity to non-magical metal weapons and objects.
• Tremor - The geomancer stomps their foot and all within 5ft/ caster level
must succeed at a Reflex save versus a DC of 12, +1 per caster level of the
geomancer or be knocked prone. They may use this power once per day, per 2 caster
levels.
• Armored Mage - The geomancer may wear any metal armor (but not shields)
without impeding their casting or movement abilities; additionally they suffer no
penalties for sleeping in their armor.
• Shape Stone - The geomancer may sculpt and shift 3 cubic feet of stone per
caster level with 1d3 turns worth of effort. The geomancer needs nothing but his or
her bare hands for this task.
• Dwarven Senses - Geomancer has a dwarf’s infravision and the ability to never
get lost underground as well as the ability to smell out gold. The geomancer may
also smell silver and other metals and gems within 30ft per caster level. If the
caster is a dwarf then double all of their bonuses and ranges to these same
abilities.
• Skin of stone - The caster may never wear armor (not even via the boons on
this list) however, their skin takes on a rocky gray look and now absorbs 15 points
of damage per caster level each day. Their skin is rejuvenated and replenished by
dawn each morning so long as they can sleep upon bare earth, stone, or metal.
• Earth Portal - The caster and their equipment sinks into the earth and can
teleport to any earth, stone, or metal structure located within 100ft/ caster level
of the geomancer; who then emerges from the item of earth. There must at least be a
sufficient volume of earth, stone, or metal to encompass the geomancer at starting
and ending points or the power fails. A statue or stone pillar of sufficient size
will also do nicely, but if it is the same size as the caster it is destroyed in
the process. There is no chance of error if the caster can see the destination;
they may enlist the use of scrying magic and such. If the geomancer cannot see
their destination they must succeed at a Luck check with a +1 penalty per caster
level to the roll. Failure indicates there was insufficient volume of earth
available at either location for the portal or there is some other obstacle like an
underground cavern or river. The geomancer may use this ability twice per day
unless it fails; then it is lost for 2d3+1 days.
• Buoyancy - The geomancer has the ability of pumice stone to float upon the
water. This doesn’t grant a swim speed, but the caster need expend no effort or
energy, nor make any swim checks to stay afloat in calm water. They can make swim
checks to move half their normal land speed like any other creature. Even in stormy
waters, such checks are only used to determine if the geomancer gets swamped by
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- Copied from Meta-material Analysis by Ranalthis
Dalovar Masethium, Keeper of the 8*h Ring of Nagramond
Long has it been known that like herbs and the parts of animals, gems and
minerals have specific harmonic
resonances that aid in both arcane and divine magic. The lore on this subject is
vast and often contradictory,
but after years of painstaking research and experimentation it can be shown that
there are certain correlations
between various gems and minerals and their influences upon the workings of
magic. Doubtless that there are
as yet unknown properties for many of these materials and many substances yet to
discover; but I have
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findings. Curiously, none of the enhancement bonuses
combine together, only the strongest of each applies to any given check or roll.
Each substance is associated 1,< > . • _ _ ... . . . . ... with a specific element
and various activities. The material exerts its influences over the listed
activities and
will most likely crumble to worthless dust unless its description states
otherwise.
In principle there are two standard ways of using gems and minerals; one is
to draw upon the materials
directly during the casting of a spell for a one time enhancement. The second is
the creating of jewelry for a
lower powered but constant effect. In the case of the former, the material
grants a bonuses to the relevant
check per the rules for sacrificing treasure found in the DCCRPG core rules. The
material is used up as it
imparts the entirety of its bonus to that specific casting check, save roll,
etc. then crumbles to dust.
With the creation of a piece of jewelry, the setting for the stone or gem
must be of silver, gold, or platinum with a value equal to the gem or stone it
carries. The item then grants a continuous bonus equal to half of what it’s value
would normally impart to the activities listed in the entries below. The owner of a
piece of jewelry must have committed one point of spell- or luck burn and spent one
week attuning themselves to the object d’art and they need not be a wizard to gain
the benefits. Until another creature has attuned themselves to a piece of jewelry,
it will act as a material focus, enhancing spells cast at its true owner with a +3
bonus.
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Amber (fire, spirit +) enhances healing, protection, stasis, binding, &
electricity.
Amethyst (water) - protection from thieves, enhances magic for dreams,
charming, & mental abilities.
Bloodstone (fire) - cures bleeding disorders, enhances the magic for healing, &
strength.
Carnelian (fire) - protection from mind reading, ESP, telepathy, and mental
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Clear (fire) - Enhances scrying and divination.
Rose (fire) - Enhances healing (2x bonus)
Rutilated (earth) - Can store 1 level of spell energy per +1 of bonus granted by
its value. Loses 250gp in value every time spell energy is accessed.
Smoky (earth) - Grants 1 point of spell resistance per
Quartz:
Tourmalated (earth) - rare black and white mineral enhances dimensional magic.
Garnet (fire) - Enhances strength, stamina, and healing magic.
Geode - Secretly determine the type of crystal within. The geode doubles the normal
powers of its crystal composition as long as it remains unbroken.
Jade (water) - protects against poison, disease, and enhances sonic magic.
Jasper, red (fire) - Defense in battle: bonus applies to Armor Class and spell
duels.
Jet (earth, spirit -) - aids necromancy, divination, electricity, protects against
negative energy attacks like ability drain and death magic.
Onyx (fire) - defense in battle: double standard bonuses to Armor Class, spell
duels, and all save rolls; but the bonuses become penalties when confronting
demons.
Pearl (water, spirit ±) - Owner must commit 1 extra point of spellburn to attune to
a pearl. Enhances Luck, wisdom, and intelligence. Failure to attune imposes a -2
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Kandri-sek, Queen of Fire,
Queen of Passion, Child of the Phoenix Lord
She is the most powerful and beautiful of all Fire Elementals and the bound
concubine of Avridar. Kandri-sek seethes with malevolent anger at the chains that
bind her to her Lord’s control. Avridar rules in the Kingdom of Fire and has
imposed a semblance of order; effectively ending the normal ebb and flow of
political power. However, this has fostered several strong and rebellious factions
within the ranks of fire elementals. Ever dependent upon Avridar for his life
giving breath, Kandri-sek rages against everything except her Hraalvid. Those who
seek an elemental pact with Kandri-sek are truly living dangerously and must deal
with her quick temper and ever changing moods. The one thing she is adamant about
is that all of her patronage must swear to destroy any of the denizens of the
Elemental Plane of Air they encounter. She also requires her followers to honor her
alliance with the Kingdom of Stone. Failure to act upon these oaths brings down the
incandescent fury of the child of the Phoenix Lord. She grants her chosen followers
limited control of Fire Elementals as well as knowledge of fire magic. Pyromancers
are denied access to all item crafting spells other than Sword Magic. They can use
Write Magic and make ‘scrolls’, but with double the costs in materials. She doesn’t
allow her patronage to enter into compacts with any other Patron. The Storyteller
should feel free to have the player make a Luck check to see if the pyromancer
angers Kandri-sek whenever they think it is warranted, though this shouldn’t be
used to abuse players.
Table 1-27: Mark of Kandri-sek grants the caster in good standing with the ability
to know the intensity and location of any active sources of fire within range of
their fire gazing ability with a successful DC10 Intelligence check. Pyromancers
use their normal point of view, modes of hearing, and bonuses for spot, search, and
listen checks when invoking their fire gazing ability. They are also granted the
following abilities by level:
1st level
A successful touch attack causes 1 point of fire damage/ caster level. This is an
evoked combat effect and not a constant effect; the caster need not fear
accidentally setting something aflame.
3rd level
5th level
7th level
9th level
A successful touch attack causes 1d3 points of fire damage, +1 point per caster
level. This is an evoked combat effect and not constant; the caster need not fear
accidentally setting something aflame. The pyromancer can gaze into any normal fire
that is at least as large as a torch and hear or see anything within 20ft of any
other single source of fire. This has a range of 30ft per caster level and uses the
caster’s normal point of view, modes of hearing, and
bonuses for spot, search, and listen
checks.__________________________________________________
A successful attack that touches an opponent causes 1d4 points of fire damage, +1
point per caster level. This damage can also be added to the total from any damage
the pyromancer inflicts with their fire spells once per day. The pyromancer can
gaze into any normal fire that is at least as large as a torch and hear or see
anything within 30ft of any other single source of
fire. This has a range of 40ft per caster
level.______________________________________________
A successful touch attack causes 1d6 points of fire damage, +1 point per caster
level. This is an evoked combat effect and not a constant effect; the caster need
not fear accidentally setting something aflame. The pyromancer can gaze into any
normal fire that is at least as large as a torch and hear or see anything within
40ft of any other single source of fire. Additionally, the caster may now hold
conversations with creatures in the locations under observation. This has
a range of 50ft per caster
level._____________________________________________________________
A successful attack that touches an opponent causes 1d7 points of fire damage, +2
points per caster level. This is an evoked combat effect and not constant; the
caster need not fear accidentally setting something aflame. The pyromancer can gaze
into any normal fire that is at least as large as a candle and hear or see anything
within 75ft of any other single source of fire. The caster may now hold
conversations with creatures in the locations under observation and cast some
spells via this connection. This has a range of 100ft per caster level and they may
only cast spells from their list and those on the geomancer’s list through their
fire gazing
ability.___________________________________________________________________________
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The Burden of Fire
Because of their dependence upon the good graces of the Kingdom of Air, fire
elementals and those marked as their servants suffer a -1 penalty per hit die of
the air elemental, or per 2 levels of their minions, to the pyromancer’s saves
versus these creature’s powers as well as the spells on the aeromancer’s spell
list. This penalty is also applied to the spells: Banish, Charm Person, Consult
Spirit, Binding, Word of Command, and to turning attempts when applicable.
Air elementals and their minions may invoke this command of the Kingdom of Fire to
extinguish normal fires and suppress magical fires for a short time. The area of
effect is equal to a cube with sides of 10ft per caster level or hit die of the
elemental or a space of similar volume as determined by the Storyteller. Normal
fires are simply snuffed out in an instant. Magical fires can be suppressed for up
to 1 minute per hit die of the air elemental or casting level of the aeromancer or
other minion if they succeed at a Personality check with a DC of 10, +1 per level
of the spell or hit die of the creature that created the magical fire. This ability
does not apply to fire elementals or other creatures of living fire such as
Salamanders.
Spellburn (Kandri-sek)
Roll 1d6 every time the pyromancer needs to commit spellburn.
1. The caster may sacrifice a creature of elemental air to gain a +1 bonus per
HD of the creature sacrificed on the pyromancer’s next spell casting roll. The
spell must be cast within 10 minutes per hit die of the sacrificed elemental;
caster cannot cast spells while reserving this bonus.
2. The caster may sacrifice a creature of Elemental Water to gain a +1 bonus
per HD of the creature sacrificed on the pyromancer’s next spell casting roll. The
spell must be cast within 10 minutes per hit die of the sacrificed elemental;
caster cannot cast spells while reserving this bonus.
3. The caster must pierce their muscles with long red-hot pins. Each pin takes
one action to place and causes 1 point of damage. Each pin allows the caster to
sacrifice 1 point of Strength granting a +1 bonus to the caster’s next casting
check for each point sacrificed. The caster can wait to cast the spell for up to 1
minute before the pins have cooled too much; caster cannot cast spells while
reserving this bonus.
4. Each point of Agility score sacrificed grants a +1 bonus on their next
casting check and equals 1 round that the caster immerses a hand or foot into a pot
of scalding water. The caster can reserve this bonus until they go to sleep or are
healed by other means; caster cannot cast spells while reserving this bonus and may
suffer other difficulties at the Storyteller’s discretion.
5. The caster sacrifices blood by ritually burning it to ash. Each point of
Stamina lost grants a +1 bonus on the pyromancer’s next casting check. The maximum
bonus is +6 and imposes a -1 penalty to initiative, armor class, and other agility
based actions per 2 points of this casting bonus from loss of blood... assuming
they are using their own... Kandri-sek isn’t picky. The maximum spell casting bonus
for exsanguination of another creature as well as any other benefits, duration of
bonus, or penalties, are determined by the Storyteller on a situational basis.
6. Kandri-sek always needs fuel for her fires, so the pyromancer can ritually
burn an item to gain a +1 bonus per 100gp of its value to their next casing check.
This bonus may be reserved for up to an hour, but the pyromancer cannot cast spells
during this time.
Invoke Patron (Kandri-sek, Queen of Fire)
Level: 1 Casting Time: 1 round, and the spell may be cast
Range: Personal only a limited number of times, according to
Duration: Varies results
Reversible No
Ritual Possibly; it depends upon the Patron.
Save Varies by entry.
General: In order to learn this spell, you must first cast Patron Bond spell. In
casting this spell you invoke the name of Kandri-Sek to request aid. This spell
requires at least 1 point of spellburn. Kandri-sek responds by sending aid
according to Her opinion of the pyromancer as reflected in the results of the
casting check on the table below.
Invocation: The caster has committed the 1 point of necessary spellburn to invoke
the name of the Queen of fire. The caster burns a ritual fire with rare oils and
resins or other expensive materials worth at least 50gp and be at least the size of
a torchas part of the invocation. Larger fires may confer a greater bonus at the
discretion of the Storyteller. If the caster is successful; roll 1d16: 1= Red, 2=
Orange,
3= Yellow, 4= Green, 5= Blue, 6= Indigo, 7= Violet, 8= Black, 9= Silver, 10= Gold,
11= Pink, 12= Grey, 13= Chartreuse, 14= Copper, 15= Roll twice, 16= Roll thrice.
All natural flame within 30ft of the caster, including fire from the caster’s own
spells changes to this new color or color scheme. This is a temporary effect on the
fire and it returns to normal as soon as the fire is out of range of the caster or
this spell ends. This color changes with each invocation.
1: Spell fails and caster must roll for Patron Taint and has angered Kandri-sek!
The pyromancer must roll 1d30 modified by Luck and consult the Patron Rage table on
page 78. Assuming the caster survives, they cannot invoke her name for 4d12 hours
2-11 : Fails - The caster has angered Kandri-sek and must roll 1d30 modified by
Luck and consult the Patron Rage table on page 78; Assuming the caster lives,they
cannot invoke her name for 2d12 hours.
12-13 : Enemy of Air - For 10 minutes, the caster and all allies within 10ft gain a
+2 bonus to attacks, damage, and casting checks versus creatures of air. The allies
need not stay within 10ft to keep this bonus.
14-17 : Protective Aura - the caster is surrounded, but unharmed by a gyrating
column of fire that is half again as tall as the caster which moves with them as
they travel. For the next 10 minutes all incoming missiles and melee attacks have a
50% chance of missing their target and being incinerated. The caster also receives
a +2 bonus to armor class and any creatures attempting to engage them in melee
combat who fail a Fortitude save versus a DC equal to this casting check result
will take 1d6 points of fire damage, + 1 point per caster level and cannot complete
the attack.
18-19 : Fire Storm - A swirling, turbulent stream of fire emanates from the
caster’s fingertip, lancing out to strike the target and then begins to swirl about
them like a serpent. The caster can target one enemy within 50ft, who takes 1d12
points of fire damage on a failed DC18 Fortitude save. The fire storm continues to
whirl around that same target, following them if they move and inflicting 1d10
damage on the next round, then 1d8, 1d6, and finally 1d5 on the fifth and final
round. Each round, the target must succeed at a DC18 Fortitude save with success
indicating half damage and ending the effect. At the end of the spell the victim
must succeed at a Luck check or all of their flammable, non-magical possessions are
completely destroyed.
20-23: Spontaneous Combustion - The caster points at one living enemy within
100ft. The spell starts a chain reaction in the victim that inflicts 1d6 points of
Stamina damage immediately from their slowly burning innards unless the target
succeeds as a DC 20 Fortitude save. If the save is failed, the target takes another
1d6 points of Stamina damage on the following round with another chance to resist.
Each time the target fails a save, the combustion cascade continues another round
until they succeed on a save or until the victim reaches 0 Stamina, at which point
they die. There is still a chance that all of their equipment is undamaged;
requires a Luck check for each possession to see if it is salvageable.
24-27: Elemental Transformation - The caster and all their equipment transform
into incandescent, humanoid shaped flame. They can move at 1.5x their normal land
speeds and they are immune to physical attack from non-magical weapons, though the
caster can still be harmed normally with spells and magical attacks. The
transformation lasts for 1 hour or until dismissed by the caster. In this fiery new
form, the caster can attack physically and their normal touch attack damage is
doubled; but they cannot cast spells, use potions, scrolls, wands, or anything else
that may catch fire. All of the pyromancer’s damage; even from missiles, counts as
fire damage against the victims who must succeed at a Luck check or catch fire.
28-29: Scorching rays - the caster may act as if they’d rolled this casting
check result on the Scorching Ray spell results table; see DCC Core rules for
duration, damage, and targeting information.
30-31 : Summon Elemental - The caster calls forth a curling plume of sentient
flame. The Fire Elemental appears immediately and obeys commands for 2d6 rounds, +1
round per caster level then departs. It has the stats and abilities of an 8 HD fire
elemental, see DCC Core Rules.
32+ Summon multiple Elementals - The caster calls forth two sentient infernos.
They appear immediately and obey commands for 2d6 rounds, +2 rounds per caster
level then depart. They have the stats and abilities of 12 HD fire elemental, see
DCC Core Rules.
Patron Taint (Kandri-sek)
Roll 1d6 each time spellbur is necessary.
1. The hair on the caster’s head constantly smolders leaving a trail of greasy,
foul smelling smoke trailing a few feet behind them as they walk. The fumes are
annoying but harmless. The next time the caster rolls this taint the fumes from
their hair act as a minimum result on the Choking Cloud spell table (see DCC Core
Rules) for any breathing creature within 10ft of the tainted caster. The last time
that this taint is rolled the caster’s hair is replaced by streamers of fire that
shed light and heat as if they were three torches. The caster is no longer capable
of using head gear that isn’t made of metal or otherwise fireproof. While the
caster is unharmed by this fire, they must take special precautions so as not to
set their environment and equipment on fire. They gain no protection versus any
other type of fire damage. Roll 1d14 to determine color of the fire: 1= Red, 2=
Orange, 3= Yellow, 4= Green, 5= Blue, 6.=Indigo, 7= Violet, 8= Black, 9= Gray, 10=
White, 11= Gold, 12= Silver, 13= Roll twice, 14= Roll thrice.
2. The caster’s skin becomes tinted the shade of soot or ash. The next time the
caster gets this taint their skin turns bright red and is tender; as if they’d been
in the sun too long, except that this is a permanent condition causing the caster a
-1 penalty on casting and skill checks from the painful distraction. The final time
the caster rolls this taint their skin is constantly covered with shifting welts
and blisters
that are painful and cause the caster a -2 penalty on casting and skill
checks from the painful distraction. Only divine aid or a great quest can alleviate
this suffering.
3. All candles, lanterns, torches, and other fire sources burn 25% faster
whenever the caster is within 30ft of them, but still sheds its normal amount of
light. The second time the caster is tainted in this manner they cause all sources
of fire within 50ft to consume their fuel 50% faster, but they shed 25% more light.
The final time this taint is inflicted, the caster causes all fire sources within
50ft to flare and go out. The flare causes 1 point of heat damage per caster level
to everything within 5ft of the source and each provokes a Luck check to see if
anything catches fire. This has no effect on permanent magical fires or creatures
of elemental fire , the caster’s fire touch ability, or spells.
4. Any time the caster is under stress (combat, social situations, and anything
that provokes a willpower save roll) the Storyteller secretly rolls 1d24 for each
round of these situations and on a 3 or less the caster suffers from a sneezing fit
that prevents them from doing anything else for that round. The next time the
caster is tainted in this way they suffer their sneezing fits on a roll of 5 or
less on a d20, furthermore all of the caster’s allies within 10ft must succeed at a
Luck check or they suffer 1 point of fire damage from the sparks of flame that are
now erupting with each sneeze. The final time this taint occurs, the caster suffers
a sneeze attack if the Storyteller rolls a 7 or less on 1d14. Furthermore, all of
the caster’s allies within 15ft must succeed at a Luck check or they suffer 1d4
points of fire damage, +1 point/ caster level of the sneezing wizard as sparks of
flame erupt with each sneeze. In all cases the check for sneezing is modified by
the caster’s Luck.
5. Any time the pyromancer casts a spell their body temperature rises
uncomfortably, causing them to sweat and drink 25% more water than normal for the
spell’s level in hours until they have cooled off. The second time this corruption
manifests, the caster takes 1 point of internal fire damage per level of the spell
they cast due to the backlash of magical energies in the caster’s metabolism. The
final time this taint is rolled, nothing appears to have changed until the caster
successfully casts their next spell. After each successful casting check, the
pyromancer must succeed at a Fortitude save versus a DC of 10, +2 per level of the
spell they just cast. Failure indicates they take 1d6 points of internal fire
damage, +1 point per level of the spell as their body chemistry creates an excess
of volatile gasses. If this damage kills the pyromancer then they explode; causing
an additional 1d6 points of fire damage per level of the now dead pyromancer to
everything within 30ft. Creatures and their items are allowed a DC15 Fortitude save
for half damage. With the Storyteller’s permission, the character can continue
play; but is a reborn in 1d3 hours as a 1HD Fire Elemental. As they gain EXP they
gain more hit dice as an elemental. They remember most of the knowledge and skills,
but may take no class levels.
6. The pyromancer’s skin becomes painfully dry and cracked, causing them it to
constantly weep fluids from the lesions; the caster must consume 25% more water per
day than normal. The next time this taint is rolled the caster’s hair falls out as
their skin thickens into rough coal like scales. They can no longer wear armor or
clothing; but on the plus side, there is nothing left to see and they lose any
gender characteristics. This new skin grants them a +3 bonus to armor class. The
last time this taint is rolled the caster’s skin is now covered in flames. They can
no longer use non-metal or non-magical equipment, but they are immune to all fire
damage and treated as fire elementals. See DCC Core Rules for information on fire
elementals.
Pyromancers:
Kandri-sek, like the other Elemental Lords, isn’t powerful enough to create new
spells. She can teach worthy devotees any spells that involve charming, hypnosis,
fire, heat, or light. However, all of these spells learned by the caster will fade
from the wizard’s mind and spell-books if they survive leaving her service. If they
are leaving voluntarily, they must succeed at a Luck check or the have angered
Kandri-sek and must roll on the patron rage table.
Devotees of Kandri-sek are known as pyromancers. The spells they can know are
drawn only from their spell list. They may still use scrolls, wands, and other
items that hold different spells so long as these spells are not listed on the
aeromancer Spell list. Her list hasn’t as many spells as the others, but all fire
damage dice of spells cast by a pyromancer are increased by one step on the dice
chain, or have their DC’s increased by 1 as appropriate for the spell. This applies
only to spells and not to their fire touch ability, or Invoke Patron results.
Pyromancers: Take an extra 25% damage from sonic and air based attacks; but they
gain a bonus to their initiative rolls equal to half their level; this bonus stacks
with others granted by Kandri-sek, but not with any other similar bonuses. They
gain a +1 bonus to initiative for every two caster levels.
Finally, pyromancers are granted a bonus to their luck checks to determine the
mood of Kandri-sek based upon how vigorously they have been acting to thwart the
goals of Avridar and Brinae. Alternately, this bonus could be awarded for the
pyromancer’s efforts to help the minions of Hraalvid. This bonus will be awarded on
a situational basis by the Storyteller and ranges from +1 to +5.
Spell List for pyromancers:
1st Level: Charm Person, Color Spray, Flaming Hands, Invoke Patron (Kandri-sek),
Patron Bond (Kandri-sek), and Read Magic
2nd level: Agility, Fire Resistance, Levitate, and Scorching Ray.
3rd level: Destroy potion, Fireball, Lesser Devastation (Fire only), Mirror
Image, Paroxysm, Phantasm, Sword Magic, and Write Magic
4th level: Control Fire, and Transmute Fire.
5th level: Devastation (Fire, Slashing, and Piercing effects)
Table 1-28: Patron Rage
The fury of Kandri-sek is legendary; as is the speed with which her moods can
change. Any time a pyromancer does something to anger Kandr-sek, or fails in their
bid to invoke her name when calling for aid the pyromancer must consult this chart.
If something is to be subjected to Her fury roll 1d30 modified by the creature’s
Luck on the following
table.________________________________________________________
Add 1d6 to the pyromancer’s level to determine the hit dice of the 2d4
fire elementals that show up to kill the offending creature or item. These
elementals remain until they are slain or succeed in their mission. If it is an
inanimate object that has drawn the ire of Kandri-sek then she sends elementals of
9 or more hit dice as she deems appropriate.
For the rest of the caster’s life, fire refuses to properly warm any space
or enclosure that houses the object of the ire of the ruler of the Kingdom of Fire.
This effect also applies to water heaters, boilers, and any cooking on the
premises. If an item is the target then it is the source of the effect and has a
radius of 50ft.
Add 1d5 to the pyromancer’s level to determine the hit dice of the 2d3
fire elementals that show up to kill the offending creature or item. These
elementals remain until they are slain or succeed in their mission. If it is an
inanimate object that has drawn the ire of Kandri-sek then she sends elementals of
8 hit dice as she deems appropriate.
For the rest of the caster’s life, fire refuses to properly temper metals
such that the caster’s metal and alloyed equipment always suffers a -1 penalty on
all checks to see if the item is damaged. If an item is the target then its
function is ruined from excessive heating if it fails a DC13 Fortitude save.
Add 1d4 to the pyromancer’s level to determine the hit dice of the 1d4
fire elementals that show up to kill the offending creature or item. These
elementals remain until they are slain or succeed in their mission. If it is an
inanimate object that has drawn the ire of Kandri-sek then she sends elementals of
7 hit dice as she deems appropriate.
For the rest of the caster’s life, fire refuses to cook their food
properly. The caster’s food as well as that of any others cooked in the same
kitchen; is always cold and under cooked (50% or less) or it is charred beyond
recognition the rest of the time. If an item is the target then it is the source of
the problem and must be gotten rid of in order to be rid of the effect.
Add 1d3 to the pyromancer’s level to determine the hit dice of the 1d3
fire elementals that show up to kill the offending creature or item. These
elementals remain until they are slain or succeed in their mission. If it is an
inanimate object that has drawn the ire of Kandri-sek then she sends elementals of
6 hit dice as she deems appropriate.
For the next 10 years, fire refuses to properly warm any space or
enclosure that houses the object of the ire of the ruler of the Kingdom of Fire.
This effect also applies to water heaters, boilers, and any cooking on the
premises. If an item is the target then it is the source of the effect and has a
radius of 75ft.
Add 1 to the pyromancer’s level to determine the hit dice of the 2 fire
elementals that show up to kill the offending creature or item. These elementals
remain until they are slain or succeed in their mission. If it is an inanimate
object that has drawn the ire of Kandri-sek then she sends elementals of 5 hit dice
as she deems appropriate.
HI

The caster is woken up at dawn every day with the application of 1d10
points of fire damage to sensitive parts of their anatomy. No save. Items subjected
to this result will cause this damage to it and anything within 20ft at the time it
goes off. No save.
For the next 10 years, fire refuses to properly temper metals such that
the caster’s metal and alloyed equipment always suffers a -2 penalty on all checks
to see if the item is damaged. If an item is the target then its function is ruined
from excessive heating only if it is non-magical.
A flash of light erupts near the eyes of the creature who has offended
Kandri-sek. They must immediately succeed at a Luck check. Failure indicates they
can’t close their eyes fast enough and the light is so intense that the creature is
permanently blinded because their eyes have melted. This also causes the creature
1d10pts fire damage; those who succeed their luck check only take the fire damage.
If the subject of the Lady of Flame’s anger is an object, then it permanently emits
this light, but is only dangerous to those within 100ft of the item.
For the next 10 years, fire refuses to cook their food properly. The
caster’s food as well as that of any others cooked in the same kitchen; is always
cold and under cooked (50% or less) or it is charred beyond recognition the rest of
the time. If an item is the target then it is the source of the problem and must be
gotten rid of in order to be rid of the effect.
The Queen of the Kingdom of Fire Elementals blasts the offender with
white hot bolt of flames from out of nowhere; inflicting 1d24 points of fire
damage. The target must succeed at a Luck check to avoid catching on fire. Each
round drops the damage die by half, so the 2nd round causes 1d12 fire damage, 3rd
round = 1d6 fire damage, 4th round = 1d3 damage, then 1 point of damage in the
final round.
For the next year, fire refuses to properly warm any space or enclosure
that houses the object of the ruler of the Kingdom of Fire’s rage. This effect also
applies to water heaters, boilers, and any cooking fires on the premises. If an
item is the target then it is the source of the effect and has a radius of 100ft.
The Lady of Fire incinerates the air in the immediate vicinity of the
offensive object or creature. The heat and vacuum combine for 1d20 points of fire
damage. All within 30ft of the target must succeed at a DC 24 Fortitude save or
become deafened for 1d16 rounds.
The caster is overwhelmed by the urge to scream; however, as they do so
they release a belch of flames that causes them 1d16 points fire damage. It blasts
out in a 1200 cone to a distance of 20ft and anything caught in the blast (except
the offending caster or item) gets a DC 23 Fortitude safe for half damage.
Items subjected to this result emit a keening sound prior to letting out
the same blast in a random direction.
For the next year, fire refuses to properly temper metals such that the
caster’s metal and alloyed equipment always suffers a -3 penalty on checks to see
if the item is damaged. If an item is the target then its function is ruined from
excessive heating even if it is magical.
For the next 48 hours, anytime the caster tries to light a fire, or uses
a fire spell, they suffer 1d14 points fire damage from an explosive backfire in
addition to anything else that happens. An inanimate object suffering from this
effect causes the indicated damage every time it is touched; a DC 22 Fortitude save
is allowed to resist half of the fire damage.
For the next year, fire refuses to cook the victim’s food properly. The
caster’s food as well as that of any others cooked in the same kitchen; is always
cold and under cooked (50% or less) or it is charred beyond recognition the rest of
the time. If an item is the target then it is the source of the problem and must be
gotten rid of in order to be rid of the effect.
For the next 48 hours, the target of the Lady of Fire’s anger has their
footprints charged with potential energy. Any creatures following the targeted
creature or crossing their tracks must succeed at a DC21 Reflex save or
accidentally step on at least 1d3 footprints. Each print inflicts 1d12 points of
fire damage to the victim. If the caster stands still they automatically trigger
two footprints each round. An inanimate object suffering from this effect causes
1d12 fire damage every time it is touched; anything damaged by this effect receives
a DC 21 Fortitude save to resist half of the damage.
The caster is woken up at dawn every day with the application of 1d10
points of fire damage to sensitive parts of their anatomy. No save. Items subjected
to this result will cause this damage to it and anything within 15ft at the time it
goes off. No save.
A flash of light erupts near the eyes of the creature who has offended
Kandri-sek. They must immediately succeed at a Luck check. Failure indicates they
can’t close their eyes fast enough and the light is so intense that the creature is
permanently blinded because their eyes have melted. This also causes the creature
1d8pts fire damage; those who succeed their luck check only take the fire damage.
If the subject of the Lady of Flame’s anger is an object, then it permanently emits
this light, but is only dangerous to those within 50ft of the item.
The Queen of the Kingdom of the Fire Elementals blasts the offender with
white hot bolt of flames from out of nowhere; inflicting 1d12 points of fire
damage. The target must also succeed at a Luck check to avoid catching on fire.
Each round drops the damage die by half, so 2nd round causes 1d4 fire damage,
3 rd round = 1d2 fire damage, then 1 point in the final round.
The Lady of Fire incinerates the air in the immediate vicinity of the
offensive object or creature. The heat and vacuum combine for 1d16pts of fire
damage. All within 25ft must succeed at a DC 17 Fortitude save or become deafened
for 1d5 rounds.
The caster is overwhelmed by the urge to scream; however as they do so,
they release a belch of flames that causes them 1d14pts fire damage. It blasts out
in a 900 cone to a distance of 15ft, anything caught in the blast (except for the
caster or offending item) gets a DC 20 Fortitude safe for half damage. Items
subjected to this result emit a keening sound prior to letting out the same blast
in a random direction.
For the next 36 hours, anytime the caster tries to light a fire, or uses
a fire spell, they suffer 1d12 points fire damage from a minor explosive backfire.
An inanimate object suffering from this effect causes the indicated damage every
time it is touched; a DC 16 Fortitude save is allowed to resist half of the fire
damage.
For the next 24 hours, the target of the Lady of Fire’s anger has their
footprints charged with potential energy. Any creatures following the targeted
creature or crossing their tracks must succeed at a DC14 Reflex save to
accidentally step on at least 1d3 footprints. Each footprint causes1d10 points of
fire damage to the victim. If the caster stands still they automatically trigger
two footprints each round. An inanimate object suffering from this effect causes
1d10 fire damage every time it is touched. Anything damaged by this effect gets a
DC18 Fortitude save to resist half of the damage.
The caster is woken up at dawn every day with the application of 1d8
points of fire damage to sensitive parts of their anatomy. No save. Items subjected
to this result will suffer this damage and cause this damage to anything within
10ft at the time it goes off. No save.
A flash of light erupts near the eyes of the creature who has offended
Kandri-sek. They must immediately succeed at a Luck check. Failure indicates they
can’t close their eyes fast enough and the light is so intense that the creature is
permanently blinded because their eyes have melted. This also causes the creature
1d6pts fire damage and those who make their save only take the fire damage. If the
subject of the Lady of Flame’s anger is an object, then it permanently emits this
light, but is only dangerous to those within 40ft of the item.
Spells
The following spells as well as the examples for Greater Rituals
and Rites are considered general access to all arcane casters; assuming Liber
Arcanum is available to the characters and the spell has been properly researched.
They are not the purview of any specific patron or other beings unless the
Storyteller deems otherwise and are listed here in alphabetical order regardless of
the spell’s level. They are also laid out so that the Storyteller may print them
for their games and treat them as individual scrolls.
Acid Resistance
Level: 2 Range: Self or others Duration: Varies Casting Time: 1 round
Reversible No
Ritual Spell Yes
Save N/A
General: This spell protects the subject from acid damage and the
effects of caustic clouds either for themselves or over large areas depending on
the manifestation levels.
Manifestation: Roll 1d4: (1) Subject’s skin turns pale and worm-
like, exuding a thick, ill smelling mucus while the spell is operational; this
doesn’t hinder the subject’s movement or ability to hold onto anything. (2) Subject
turns into a quicksilver-like elemental for the duration of the spell. (3) A
shimmering mucous green globe of force envelops subject. (4) Angels drape the
affected creatures and items with gossamer shrouds decorated with protective
sigils; the shrouds fade away into the ether.
Corruption: Roll 1d5: (1) Caster’s face takes on a burned, pocked,
and melted look as if he had been splashed by a deluge of mild acid; (2) All of the
caster’s hair falls out because their skin follicles are secreting a mild acid that
kills the follicle and prevents the hair from re-growing. (3) Caster’s fingernails
turn green as the rest of their skin turns pale yellow. (4) Caster’s sweat is now
caustic, mundane clothing and equipment needs replacing every 1d3 months; sooner if
the caster is in an environment that causes them to sweat heavily. (5+) The
caster’s mouth is forever stuck with the taste of lemons.
Misfire: Roll 1d4: (1) Caster causes acid to appear upon their
clothing, scrolls, and other possessions which begin to rapidly dissolve, dealing
1d4 damage to any item that fails a DC15 Fortitude save. (2) The caster becomes
more vulnerable to acid; caster now suffers a -2 save penalty against acid-based
effects and suffers an additional point of damage from any acid attacks for the
next 1d4 hours. (3) Caster is enveloped within a fine vapor that disperses almost
instantly, but not before neutralizing all liquids (including potions) in the
caster’s possession; turning them into foul tasting, but potable water. (4) Caster
creates a splash of acid at one randomly determined person within 50ft, inflicting
1d4 points of acid damage upon a failed Reflex save versus a DC of 15.
1-2: Spell fails and is forgotten! Roll 1d6 modified by Luck: (0 or
less) Greater corruption + Misfire + Patron taint (or Spell corruption if no
Patron), (1) Major corruption, (2) Patron taint (or Spell corruption if no Patron),
(3+) Misfire.
3-12: Spell fails and is forgotten.
13 : Partial success - The caster gains a +1 bonus to their next
Fortitude save versus acid and the spell is forgotten.
14-15: The caster gains limited resistance to acid. For the next
10 minutes, they ignore 1 point of acid damage each round.
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16-19: For the next 10 minutes, the caster ignores up to 2 points

of acid damage each round. The caster gains a +2 bonus to all saving throws to
resist acid based spells.
20-21: For the next turn, the caster ignores up to 5 points of
acid damage each round. The caster gains a +4 bonus to all saving throws to resist
acid (include saves to resist normal, creature, or acid-based spells). The caster
and objects on his person are protected from the acid. Although intense acid and
may still harm him and burn his possessions, they will not be destroyed or
deteriorated.
22-25: For the next turn, the caster ignores up to 10 points of
acid damage each round, and allies within 10ft also resist up to 5 points of acid
damage each round. Additionally, the caster gains a +4 bonus to all saving throws
to resist acid (include saves to resist normal, creature, or acid-based spells).
Finally, the caster and objects on his person are protected from the acid. Although
intense acid and may still harm him and burn his possessions, they will not be
destroyed or deteriorated.
26-29: A shield of acid resistance is centered around the caster
for 10 minutes. All acidic or caustic effects within 20ft are suppressed: the
caster and creatures within 20ft ignore a collective 30 points of acid damage each
round. As the “Acid shield” is ablated, the caster selects where any overflow
damage is directed. For example, if all allies within 20ft take 17 points of acid
damage in a round, it is completely absorbed. However, if the next round produces 6
hits for a total of 34 points of acid damage, then 4 points of damage overflow. The
caster selects which hits are completely resisted, partially resisted, and which
bypass the shield to inflict those 4 points of overflow damage.
30-31 : All acids in beakers and bottles as well as exposed pools
of acid (as long as they fit entirely within 30ft of the caster are instantaneously
oxidized and rendered inert. Additionally, all caustic or acidic effects within
30ft are suppressed for 10 minutes: the caster and creatures within 30ft ignore a
collective 40 points of acid damage each round. As the “Acid shield” is ablated,
the caster selects where any overflow damage is directed. For example, if all
allies within 30ft take 37 points of acid damage in a round, it is completely
absorbed. However, if the next round produces 9 hits for a total of 54 points of
acid damage, then 14 points of damage overflow. The caster selects which hits are
completely resisted, partially resisted, and which bypass the shield to inflict
those 14 points of overflow damage.
32-33: The caster and all allies within 30ft are completely immune
to acid and caustic gasses for the next turn. The caster takes no damage from acid,
corrosion, enzymes, caustic mucus, and so on. None of the caster's personal
possessions or items in contact with them will be dissolved or deteriorated.
34-35: The caster creates a shimmering, oily bubble in the air
through which caustic gasses and acid attacks cannot pass. The bubble appears like
a calm greenish cloud that surrounds the caster and extends to a radius of 30ft in
all directions. Acids that enter the bubble (either via the caster’s movement or
the acid being launched in their direction) are automatically oxidized and rendered
inert. Air and water temperature within the bubble remain habitable, regardless of
outside influences. Fresh oxygen is constantly replenished in the bubble, creating
positive pressure that keeps out harmful gasses. The caster and all creatures
within the bubble are effectively immune to acid and damage from toxic or caustic
gasses. The bubble lasts for one hour per caster level.
36-37: The caster creates a shimmering, oily bubble in the air
through which caustic gasses and acid attacks cannot pass. The bubble appears like
a calm greenish cloud that surrounds the caster and extends to a radius of 45ft in
all directions. Acids that enter the bubble (either via the caster’s movement or
the acid being launched in their direction) are automatically oxidized and rendered
inert. Air and water temperature within the bubble remain habitable, regardless of
outside influences. Fresh oxygen is constantly replenished in the bubble, creating
positive pressure that keeps out harmful gasses. The caster and all creatures
within the bubble are effectively immune to acid and damage from toxic or caustic
gasses. The bubble lasts for one day per caster level.
38+ The caster creates a shimmering, oily bubble in the air
through which caustic gasses and acid attacks cannot pass. The bubble appears like
a calm greenish cloud that surrounds the caster and extends to a radius of 60ft in
all directions. Acids that enter the bubble (either via the caster’s movement or
the acid being launched in their direction) are automatically oxidized and rendered
inert. Air and water temperature within the bubble remain habitable, regardless of
outside influences. Fresh oxygen is constantly replenished in the bubble, creating
positive pressure that keeps out harmful gasses. The caster and all creatures
within the bubble are effectively immune to acid and damage from toxic or caustic
gasses. The bubble lasts for one week per caster level.
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Adhibitis Ossa
Level: 4 Range: 100ft, +20ft per Caster level Duration: Instant Casting Time: 1
round
Reversible No
Ritual Spell Yes. The master of the ritual commands the skeletons and uses the
total number of
wizard levels in the ritual to determine total hit dice of skeletons
summoned.
Save Fortitude versus half the spell check result, rounding up.
General: The wizard using this spell is attempting, literally, to summon
the bones from their target(s), living or dead and the caster may select a lesser
result from the table below if they desire. Living victims targeted by this spell
who fail their fortitude save are slain as wicked forces rip the target’s skeleton
from their body. With a successful save, the target still suffers damage; using the
total number of levels for all wizards involved in the casting when calculating
damage. Any creatures slain by this spell collapse into piles of boneless flesh as
their skeleton is transported to a new location of the caster’s choosing within
range of the spell. Skeletons summoned from living hosts have no weapons, armor, or
special abilities. The armor class, attack bonuses, and saves of these skeletons
are 2 less than what they had when the victim was alive. Skeletons summoned from
living targets retain their hit dice as well as hit points and may use the
equipment they owned, but do not retain spell casting ability or access to MDoA
tables.
Alternately, each level of the spell’s success comes with a
corresponding chance of random skeletons being called forth from their graves as
well as for these skeletons to be armed and armored. Summoned skeletons need not
have been formally buried, but they cannot currently be ‘in use’ via natural or
magical means. When choosing to summon skeletons from the environment the caster
multiplies their intelligence modifier by 5% and adds this to the base chances
listed in the entries on the spell table below. The type of skeletons summoned in
this fashion are determined randomly per the table in the Core Rules, but only one
type is summoned regardless of the number of skeletons unless the Storyteller
determines otherwise. All skeletons summoned via this spell are permanently
animated and the caster mentally controls them as long as they can see the
skeletons receiving the orders, otherwise, skeletons revert to the last command
they were given and are considered to be ‘uncontrolled’. Once free of the caster
control of the skeleton cannot be regained. The total hit dice of skeletons the
caster may control is still limited to 4x their caster level; additional skeletons
summoned are always considered ‘uncontrolled’ and will likely attack everything.
Manifestation (of spell): Roll id4: (1) Caster’s flesh ripples and turns
transparent for 1d6 turns; all who see the caster must succeed at a DC13 Willpower
check or they run away in terror for 1d10 rounds. (2) Caster’s bones begin to glow
with a lime green light so intense that their skeleton may be clearly seen up to
50ft away for 1d6 minutes; cannot stealth checks fail until the effect passes. (3)
Caster’s muscles inflate like a bunch of balloons then deflate rapidly, causing the
skin to hang from their bones like an over-sized suit for 1d6 minutes; -2 Agility
for this time. (4) Caster’s Bones become rubbery for 1d6 minutes, -3 on Strength
checks and -10ft of movement, but gains +3 bonus to escape checks.
Manifestation (arrival of skeletons): Roll 1d4: (1) white smoke boils up
out of the ground (or living victim) and congeals into the skeletons at the place
the caster indicates. (2) Claw their way out of the earth at the point indicated by
the caster. (3) Skeletons appear out of thin air with a small clap of thunder and a
whiff of brimstone. (4) Skeletons step forth from portals of swirling black
lightning.
Corruption: Roll 1d4: (1) The wizard’s skin, viscera, and muscles
blacken to powder and blow away over 1d3 x 10% of their body, it is a painful
process, but they don’t actually take damage. The remaining skeletal parts of their
body function normally via negative energy. (2) Every time the caster attempts to
cast this spell, they must burn 1 point of Luck. (3) In future attempts to cast any
spell there is a chance that 1d4 of the caster’s bones are broken at random, the
chance of this occurring is equal to the caster’s level +25%. (4) From now on, the
wizard must sacrifice a living creature of at least 4 hit dice to cast this spell
and its skeleton is the first to be summoned by a successful casting.
Misfire I Roll 1d4: (1) The casting wizard takes 1d3 points of
damage per caster level from their misfiring spell. If this damage kills the wizard
their bones appear in a random location somewhere within the spell’s radius of
effect. The wizard is in control of their skeleton and they remain self-aware, but
they lose their ability to speak and their stats are modified to those of a basic
skeleton in the Core Rules. They lose their spell casting ability unless they can
re-learn how or can cast the spell without speaking, but they do retain any
corruptions and mutations earned to this point. The wizard is now treated as
undead. (2) The earth at the caster’s feet stirs and boils as dozens of skeletal
arms reach out to pull the wizard into the earth but only up to the caster’s knees,
from this point forward this will always be the misfire result for this spell, but
each time the wizard will sink a little further than before until they eventually
disappear forever.
(3) Roll 4d7+14 and consult the spell table below to find how
many skeletons are summoned from the environment and/or from any innocent
bystanders: they attack the wizard and his or her allies. (4) The spell actually
functions at a minimum level of success, but the target of the spell is chosen
randomly and any skeletons summoned will attack the wizard and their allies.
1-4 : Spell fails, is forgotten, and worse! Roll 1d6 modified by
Luck: (0 or less) Greater corruption + Misfire + Patron taint (or Spell corruption
if no Patron), (1-2) Major corruption and Patron taint (or Spell corruption if no
Patron), (3-4) Patron taint (or Spell corruption if no Patron), (5+) Misfire.
5-16: Spell fails and is forgotten.
17 : Partial success and then spell is forgotten. The caster may
choose one target within range of the spell. If the victim fails their Fortitude
save the caster summons a single bone from the target’s body; inflicting 1d3 points
of damage plus other side-effects. This bone also acts as an arcane focus that
allows the caster a +5 bonus on future casing checks for spells versus the same
target. If the target is slain, their skeleton is not summoned. The effects of this
spell check result (other than death) may only be healed by a Remove Curse spell
with a result of at least 20. Roll 1d8 to see what bone is summoned: (1) Pelvis -
target loses the ability to walk and stand; Strength, Stamina, and Agility scores
reduced by half. (2) Femur - target loses the ability to use one leg, cannot jump,
run, or charge. Victim has movement speeds reduced by half. (3) Humerus - target
loses the use of one arm; action dice reduced by one step on dice chain. (4) Rib -
target loses 1 point of Agility, Strength, and Stamina. (5) An ankle bone - target
loses 5ft of movement, cannot run or charge and suffers a -2 penalty to AC. (6) A
wrist bone - Target suffers a -2 penalty on casting checks and any skill checks
that involve fine manipulation or hand strength, like picking locks and climbing.
(7) Bone from inner ear - target suffers a -2 penalty on attacks, AC and all other
actions from the pain. (8) Tooth - target suffers a -1 penalty to all attacks, AC,
and other actions from the pain.
18-19 : Successful casting; the wizard may target 1 living
creature per 3 caster levels. Targets take magic force damage = 2d3 + caster level
on a successful save. Alternatively, the wizard may summon interred skeletons from
within the spell’s radius. The caster has a base chance of 10% to summon 1d4 random
humanoid skeletons of 1HD; +1 skeleton per caster level from the environment.
20-23 : Successful casting; the wizard may target 1 living
creature per 3 caster levels. Targets take magic force damage = 2d4 + caster level
on a successful save. Alternatively, the wizard may summon interred skeletons from
within the spell’s radius. The caster has a base chance of 20% to summon 1d5 random
humanoid skeletons of 1HD; +1 skeleton per 3 caster levels from the environment.
24-25 : Successful casting; the wizard may target 1 living
creature per 3 caster levels. Targets take magic force damage = 2d5 + caster level
on a successful save. Alternatively, the wizard may summon interred skeletons
within the spell’s radius. The caster has a base chance of 25% to summon 1d6 random
humanoid skeletons of up to 1HD; +1 skeleton per 3 caster levels from the
environment.
26-28 : Successful casting; the wizard may target 1 living
creature per 2 caster levels. Targets take magic force damage = 2d6 + caster level
on a successful save. Alternatively, the wizard may summon interred skeletons from
within the spell’s radius. The caster has a base chance of 35% to summon 2d7 random
humanoid skeletons of up to 2HD; +1 skeleton per 3 caster levels from the
environment.
29-33 I Successful casting; the wizard may target 1 living
creature per 2 caster levels. Targets take magic force damage = 3d7 + caster level
on a successful save. Alternatively, the wizard may summon interred skeletons from
within the spell’s radius. The caster has a base chance of 45% to summon 2d8 random
humanoid skeletons of up to 2HD; +1 skeleton per 2 caster levels.
34-35 I Successful casting; the wizard may target 1 living
creature per caster level. Targets take magic force damage = 3d8 + caster level on
a successful save. Alternatively, the wizard may summon interred skeletons from
within the spell’s radius. The caster has a base chance of 55% to summon 2d10
random humanoid skeletons of up to 2HD; +1 skeleton per 2 caster levels. Each
skeleton has a 40% chance of having chainmail armor (+5AC) and being armed with a
weapon that inflicts 1d6 damage.
36-37 I Successful casting; the wizard may target 1 living
creature per caster level. Targets take magic force damage = 3d10 + caster level on
a successful save. Alternatively, the wizard may summon interred skeletons from
within the spell’s radius. The caster has a base chance of 65% to summon 2d12
random humanoid skeletons of up to 3HD; +1 skeleton per 2 caster levels. Each
skeleton has a 45% chance of having chainmail armor (+5AC) and being armed with a
weapon that inflicts 1d6 damage.
38-39 I Successful casting; the wizard may target 1 living
creature per caster level. Targets take magic force damage = 3d12 + caster level on
a successful save. Alternatively, the wizard may summon interred skeletons from
within the spell’s radius. The caster has a base chance of 70% to summon 2d14
random humanoid skeletons of up to 3HD; +1 skeleton per 2 caster levels. When the
skeletons arrive there is a 50% chance they all have banded mail armor (+6AC) and
are armed with a weapon that inflicts 1d8 damage.
 40-41 I Successful casting; the wizard may target 2 living
creatures per caster level. Targets take magic force damage = 4d14 + caster level
on a successful save. Alternatively, the wizard may summon interred skeletons from
within the spell’s radius. The caster has a base chance of 75% to summon 2d16
random humanoid skeletons of up to 3HD; +1 skeleton per 2 caster levels. When the
skeletons arrive there is a 60% chance they all have banded mail armor (+6AC) and
are armed with a weapon that inflicts 1d8 damage.
42+ Successful casting; the wizard may target 3 living creatures
per caster level. Targets take magic force damage = 5d16 + caster level on a
successful save. Alternatively, the wizard may summon any skeletons within the
spell’s radius. The caster has a base chance of 80% to summon 3d20 random humanoid
skeletons of up to 6HD; +1 skeleton per caster level. When the skeletons arrive
there is a 70% chance they all have half-plate armor (+7AC) and are armed with a
weapon that inflicts 1d10 damage.
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Reversible No
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Save N/A
General: By means of this spell the caster and their allies gain nearly
supernatural quickness; the spell result determines duration and potency.
Manifestation: Roll id4: (i) The muscles of the subject begin to spasm and
twitch uncontrollably for a few moments, potentially bursting clothing on a failed
Luck check. (2) Infernal light shines out of the eyes, ears, nose, and mouth of the
subject who also hovers 1d10 x 3ft off the ground for 1d4 rounds; falling and
possibly taking damage. (3) An aura surrounds target for the duration of the spell;
shining a bright lantern light in all directions for the duration of the spell.
Roll ld!4 to determine the color(s) of the light: 1= Red, 2= Orange, 3= Yellow, 4=
Green, 5= Blue, 6= Indigo, 7= Violet, 8= Pink,
9= Chartreuse, 10= White, 11= Gray, 12= Brown, 13= Roll twice, 14= Roll thrice
and the lights change and pulse as the caster talks. (4) Nothing appears to happen
when spell is cast, it just takes immediate effect.
Corruption: Roll 1d6: (1) The caster is now cursed; they always go last in any
action round.
(2) The caster’s nervous system withers, permanently reducing their Agility
score by 1 point. (3) Caster has great difficulty summoning any kind of
supernatural quickness and suffers a -2 casting penalty to this spell and any
others that enhance speed or mobility. (4) All enemies of the caster within 40ft
gain a +1 bonus to initiative, AC, and agility based checks per 3 levels of the
bumbling caster. (5) The caster permanently gains +1d4 points of Agility but at the
cost of double the number of points of Strength. (6+) The caster’s spinal column
bulges disproportionately and chaotically, giving them a lopsided, hunchbacked
appearance; this lowers their Initiative score by one.
Misfire: Roll 1d5: (1) For the next 1d3 days one of the caster’s allies is
fated to always go last in any action round. (2) The caster inadvertently becomes
clumsy, losing 1d4+1 points of Agility score for 1d4 rounds, +1 round/ caster
level. (3) The caster accidentally reduces the Agility score of everyone within
20ft (allies and enemies alike) by 1 point for 1d4 round,s +1 round per caster
level; the caster then gains these points for the same duration after which they
are lost to everyone. (4) The caster must spellburn 2 points of Strength score to
cast this spell; these sacrificed points grant no bonus to the casting check
result. (5+) The caster drops to the ground with the onset of a massive seizure,
they are completely unable to move (Agility 0), and all of their Agility points
flow evenly to all of their allies within 20ft. The Agility scores of the allies
are olnly temporarily increased, and the agility bonus is lost and the points
return to the caster at the end of 1d6 x 10 minutes.
1-2: Spell fails and is forgotten! Roll 1d6 modified by Luck: (0 or less)
Greater corruption + Misfire + Patron taint (or Spell corruption if no Patron), (1)
Major corruption, (2) Patron taint (or Spell corruption if no Patron), (3+)
Misfire.
3-12: Spell fails and is forgotten.
13 : Partial Success - The caster gets a +1 bonus to their next Reflex save before
sunset. Spell is forgotten.
14-15: The caster or one target they touch is enhanced to an extraordinary Agility
score of 18 (+3 bonus) for up to 1d6+1 rounds.
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target is treated as having an Agility modifier of +10 until the end of the next
round. The superhuman Agility immediately fades after the end of that round.
20-21 : The caster or one target touched gains an Agility score of 19 (+4 bonus)
for up to 1d6 turns.
22-25: A single target touched receives an Agility score of 19 (+4 bonus) or two
targets each receive an Agility score of 18 (+3 bonus). The bonus lasts for 1d6
turns.
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for next 1d6 turns.
30-31 : All allies within 20ft of the caster take their next action as if they had
a +10 Agility modifier. Additionally, they gain an Agility score of 19 (+4 bonus)
for the next 1 d6 hours thereafter.
32-33: All allies with 100ft of the caster receive now have an Agility score of 20
(+5 bonus) for the next 1d4 days.
34+ If caster completes a week-long ritual casting with a minimum of 10 points of
spellburn, and both target and caster render appropriate sacrifices of great value,
the target receives a one-time permanent bonus of +1 to their Agility score.
However, the target must succeed at a Fortitude save or find their body unable to
sustain the magical transformation. The save DC is equal to 15 + 2 for every point
of Agility score that has been magically added; i.e., the first save is DC 17, then
if this spell is attempted again the save is DC 19, and so on. If the save is
failed, the increased Agility points fade after 1d6 weeks, and the caster finds
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Level: 4 Range: Targeted item, creature or area Duration: Varies Casting Time: 1
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Reversible Yes, see Wizard Sense spell, DCC Core Rules
Ritual Spell Yes
Save Unwilling targets get a Willpower save versus the casting check result
to resist.
General: Creatures, items, and areas protected by this spell are hidden from the
Wizard Sense spell as well as attempts to scry upon the protected creature or item
so long as the casting check result of the Arcane Veil spell is greater than the
casting check result of the Wizard Sense spell or scrying attempt. Even when these
defenses are breached, the spell remains in effect for its normal duration verses
further Scrying checks. When this spell is used to conceal large, non-mobile areas,
the caster must expend more time to cast this spell and sacrifice gold, rare
materials, or commit spellburn to seal off the area from detection for the duration
of the spell. When this spell is cast upon a creature or item, the affect only
applies to the warded creature and anyone they are speaking with; if it is an item
that has been shielded then all touching the item may converse secretly with one
another. This effect does not create a zone of silence around the protected
creature or item. The Arcane Veil may be destroyed by a Dispel Magic or Wizard
Sense spell cast with greater results, but only if the veiled item or creature is
touched the dispelling wizard as they are casting.
Manifestation: For all affected creatures or items: roll 1d5; (1) Have a strange
symbol unique to the caster placed upon them somewhere conspicuous. At the end of
the spell this mark withers into a wart that cannot be removed. (2) As a result of
#1 but the wart can be removed via normal means. (3) Target appears to have a dimly
glowing sheet of energy draped over it during the spells effect; sheds less light
than a cheap candle. (4) For the first 1d3 minutes of the spell, the subject glows
brightly: Roll 1d8; 1= Red,
2= Orange, 3= Yellow, 4= Green, 5= Blue, 6= Indigo, 7= Violet, 8= Roll twice. Then
the glowing stops. (5) Nothing appears to happen. There is no way to tell if the
items or creatures are protected until after a scrying attempt; then all the color
drains from the target for an hour.
Manifestation (stationary area) The large stationary item at the anchors the effect
begins to... Roll 1d5; (1) Levitate a few feet out of the ground and emit an
ominous thrumming noise for the duration of the spell. (2) Continuously twist and
distort itself into grotesque new shapes that writhe about chaotically, but it
stays anchored at the point designated by the caster when it was created. (3) The
object appears as it did before, but periodically and randomly emits tortured
screams while spell is active. (4) For the first 1 d3 minutes of the spell, the
object glows brightly: Roll 1d8; 1= Red, 2= Orange, 3= Yellow, 4= Green, 5= Blue,
6= Indigo, 7= Violet, 8= Roll twice. Then the glowing stops. (5) Nothing appears to
happen and there is no way to tell if the items or creatures are protected until
after a scrying attempt is made; then the object rings like a gigantic silver bell.
Corruption: Caster becomes an arcane beacon or lighthouse that shines brightly and
deliciously into the multi-verse. This is a permanent effect and the caster cannot
succeed at stealth checks versus supernatural and extra planar beings. Nor can they
hide from the Wizard Sight spell or any other form of scrying. The caster is
plagued at random by ghosts, spirits, angels, devils, demons, and other strange
encounters. These creatures must be destroyed, chased off or otherwise dealt with
appropriately. The creatures summoned are at least 2d3HD and possess strange
powers. They may fight or act in other strange ways, and may even be helpful at the
Storyteller’s discretion, but these strange Beings will always want something in
return for their services. The interval for this check is random and will be reset
upon further corruptions. Roll 1d4; (1) Once per day.(2) Once per week. (3) Once
per month. (4) Randomly appears once during any 2 month interval.
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and arcane beacon or lighthouse that may be seen on any Plane as their aura shines
brightly and deliciously into the multi-verse. Random ghosts, spirits, angels,
devils, demons, and other strange Beings notice the aura if the target fails a Luck
check. The creatures summoned are never more than 1d4HD and have strange powers and
obscure, unknowable goals; fighting or acting in strange, possibly even helpful
ways at the Storyteller’s discretion.
1-4: Spell fails and is forgotten! Roll 1d6 modified by Luck: (0 or less)
Greater corruption + Misfire + Patron taint (or Spell corruption if no Patron), (1-
2) Major corruption and Patron taint (or Spell corruption if no Patron), (3-4)
Patron taint (or Spell corruption if no Patron), (5+) Misfire.
5-16: Spell fails and is forgotten.
17 : Partial success - The caster is the only recipients of this spell; which
lasts for 1 round per caster level, but otherwise functions as written in the
general information heading. Spell is forgotten.
18-19: The caster may apply the spell to themselves, or one item, or one
creature that is no greater than 1 cubic foot in size per caster level. The caster
can point at the target as long as it is within 60ft of the caster. The spell lasts
for 1 hour per caster level, but otherwise functions as written in the general
information heading.
20-23: The caster may apply the spell to themselves and one item or creature per
caster level. These items or creatures may be no larger than the caster; who may
point at their targets as long as they are within 60ft of the caster. The spell
lasts for 2 hours per caster level, but otherwise functions as written in the
general information heading.
24-25: The caster may apply the spell to themselves and one item or creature per
caster level. These items or creatures may be no larger than a cube with side of 5
feet. The caster can point at the targets as long as they are within 120ft of the
caster. The spell lasts for one day, +2 hours per caster level as written in the
general information heading. The spell now prevents spell and natural powers
similar to clairaudience, ESP, and telepathy. Any conversations with the warded
creatures or within 10ft of the protected items or creatures are shielded from
eavesdropping. A DC15 Listen check is required by anyone outside this area to hear
anything within the protected area. Those within this area may speak and cast
spells normally.
26-28: The caster may apply the spell to themselves and two items or creatures
per caster level. These items or creatures may be no larger than a cube with side
of 10 feet. The caster can point at the targets as long as they are within 120ft of
the caster. The spell lasts for one day, + 1 day per caster level as written in the
general information heading. The Arcane Veil now prevents spell and natural powers
similar to Clairaudience, ESP, and telepathy. Any conversations with the warded
creatures or within 15ft of the protected items or creatures are shielded from
eavesdropping. A DC15 Listen check is required by anyone outside this area to hear
anything within the protected area. Those within this area may speak and cast
spells normally.
29-33: The caster may apply the spell to themselves and two items or creatures
per caster level. These items or creatures may be no larger than a 25ft cube per
caster level. The caster can point at the targets as long as they are within 180ft
of the caster. The spell lasts for one week, + 1 day per caster level as written in
the general information heading and now prevents spell and natural powers similar
to clairaudience, ESP, and telepathy. Any conversations with the warded creatures
or within 15ft of the protected items or creatures are shielded from eavesdropping.
A DC18 Listen check is required by anyone outside this area to hear anything within
the protected area. Those within the area may speak and cast spells normally.
Alternately, this level of result may be used to permanently conceal a non-mobile
area equal to a diameter of 25ft per caster level with a ritual of 1 week, 1,000gp,
and committing 3 points of spellburn.
34-35: The caster may apply the spell to themselves and 3 items or creatures per
caster level. These items or creatures may be no larger than a 50ft cube. The
caster can point at the targets as long as they are within 240ft of the caster. The
spell lasts for one week, + 1 week per caster level as written in the general
information heading and now prevents spell and natural powers similar to
clairaudience, ESP, and telepathy. Any conversations with the warded creatures or
within 20ft of the protected items or creatures are shielded from eavesdropping. A
DC 18 Listen check is required by anyone outside this area to hear anything within
the protected area. Those within the area may speak and cast spells normally.
Alternately, this level of result may be used to conceal a non-mobile area equal to
a diameter of 50ft per caster level with 1 week of ritual, 2,500gp, and committing
4 points of spellburn.
36-37: The caster may apply the spell to themselves and 3 items or creatures per
caster level. These items or creatures may be no larger than a 100ft cube. The
caster can point at the targets as long as they are within 500ft of the caster. The
spell lasts for one month, + 1 week per caster level as written in the general
information heading and now prevents spell and natural powers similar to
clairaudience, ESP, and telepathy. Any conversations with the warded creatures or
within 50ft of the protected items or creatures are shielded from eavesdropping. A
DC 18 Listen check is required by anyone outside this area to hear anything within
the protected area. Those within the area may speak and cast spells normally.
Alternately, this level of result may be used to permanently conceal a non-mobile
area equal to a diameter of 100ft per caster level with 1 week of ritual, 5,000gp,
and committing 5 points of spellburn.
38-39: The caster may apply the spell to themselves and 5 items or creatures per
caster level. These items or creatures may be no larger than a 150ft cube. The
caster can point at the targets as long as they are within 1000ft of the caster.
The spell lasts for one year, + 1 month per caster level as written in the general
information heading and prevents spell and natural powers similar to clairaudience,
ESP, and telepathy.
Any conversations with the warded creatures or within 60ft of the protected
items or creatures are shielded from eavesdropping. A DC20 Listen check is required
by anyone outside this area to hear anything from within the protected area. Those
within the area may speak and cast spells normally. Alternately, this level result
may be used to permanently conceal a non-mobile area equal to a diameter of 250ft
per caster level with 1 month of ritual, 10,000gp, and committing 6 points of
spellburn; 3 of which are permanently lost.
40-41 : The caster may apply the spell to themselves and 5 items or creatures
per caster level. These items or creatures may be of any size; but they must still
be mobile, non-geologic structures. The caster can apply this spell to any target
they wish by thinking about them so long as the targets are within 1 mile of the
caster. The spell lasts for 10 years, + 1 year per caster level as written in the
general information heading and prevents spell and natural powers similar to
clairaudience, ESP, and telepathy. Any conversations with the warded creatures or
within 70ft of the protected items or creatures are shielded from eavesdropping. A
DC20 Listen check is required by anyone outside this area to hear anything within
the protected area. Alternatively, this level of result may be used to permanently
conceal a non-mobile area equal to a diameter of 1000ft per caster level with 3
month of ritual, 20,000gp, and committing 8 points of spellburn; 4 of which are
permanently lost.
42+ As a result of 40-41, but spell may be applied to the caster and 10 other
targets per caster level. The items or creatures may be of any size; but they must
still be mobile, non-geologic structures. The caster can apply this spell to any
target simply by thinking about them so long as the targets are within 100 miles of
the caster and they need not be on the same plane of existence. The spell is
permanent if the caster commits 2 points of spellburn per object or creature the
spell is placed upon. It functions as written in the general information heading
and prevents spell and natural powers similar to clairaudience, ESP, and telepathy.
Warded creatures may speak and cast spells normally. Alternately, this level of
result may be used to permanently conceal a non-mobile area equal to a diameter of
1 mile per caster level with 6 months of ritual, 50,000gp, and 10 points of
spellburn; 5 of which are permanently lost.
Cloud of Fresh Air
Level: 1 Range: Varies Duration: varies Casting Time: 1 round
Reversible Yes, see Choking Cloud spell, DCC Core Rules
Ritual Spell Yes
Save None
General: You summon forth a refreshing blast of pure sweet air that has various
effects. This spell doesn’t function under water. In many respects this spell
functions in a similar manner to the Choking Cloud spell, but its purpose it to
provide the target with a supply of clean fresh air. Under the rules of inverse
spells, this spell may also be used to nullify and possibly even counteract the
damage caused by a Choking Cloud spell. Each result on the spell’s results table
outlines any available uses for this spell.
While this spell can protect individuals from breathing harmful gasses and
poisons, it does nothing to disperse harmful vapors or other atmospheric conditions
beyond the boundaries of the spell’s effects. Any time the caster chooses to move
one of the summoned zones of clean air, it requires all of the caster’s
concentration and they may not cast spells or do anything other than move along
with the cloud.
Manifestation: These manifestations are benign and cause no problems for the
spell’s recipients. Roll 1d5: (1) White clouds envelope the target for the duration
of the spell. (2) Rainbow mists envelope the targets for the duration of the spell.
(3) Explosion of swirling fragrance envelope the targets for the duration of the
spell; roll 1d8: 1 = Rose, 2= Sandalwood, 3= Patchouli, 4= Mountain Valley Rain
Storm, 5= Pine Needles, 6= Bog Berry, 7= Cinnamon, 8= Apples. (4) Bubbly geysers of
fresh air that erupting from the ground at the targets feet as they move about.
(5+) A fleshy, alien tumor develops and seals tightly over the recipient’s nose and
mouth while spell is active. It filters the air, making it clean and fresh and of
the type the recipient needs.
Corruption: Roll 1d8: (1) Caster permanently loses their sense of smell.
Furthermore, anything coming into contact with the caster becomes similarly
afflicted. These secondary contacts are considered to be minor curses. (2-3) The
caster’s body, clothing, and equipment reeks of rotten garbage no matter how often
they bathe, change, or replace clothing; granting a +3 bonus on attempts to follow
the caster. (4-6) The caster’s body, clothing, and equipment reeks of stagnant
sewage no matter how often they bathe, change, or replace clothing: this grants
scent tracers a +2 bonus on any attempts to follow the caster. (7+) The caster’s
body, clothing, and equipment reeks of stagnant sewage no matter how often they
bathe, change, or replace clothing: this grants scent tracers a +1 bonus on any
attempts to follow the caster.
Misfire: As a result on the corruption table above, but it is one of the
caster’s allies who is affected. The effect is temporary. Roll 1d4: (1) One month,
(2) One week, (3) 1d3 days, (4) One day. Those afflicted by these misfires leave a
scent trail that is easily followed with a DC 8 Tracking check for the next 24
hours. The DC doesn’t account for weather or environment.
1: Spell fails and is forgotten! Roll 1d6 modified by Luck: (0 or less) Major
corruption + Misfire + Patron taint (or Spell corruption if no Patron), (1) Major
corruption, (2) Patron taint (or Spell corruption if no Patron), (3+) Misfire.
2-10: Spell fails and is forgotten.
11 : Partial success - The caster gains a +1 save versus gasses and airborne
toxins for the next 1d3 rounds, but they suffer a -1 penalty to stealth checks due
to a continuous volley of rude and loud noises. The spell is forgotten.
12-13: One target within 5ft/ caster level is engulfed in a personal zone of
clean, sweet air for 1d4 rounds. The target gains a +1 bonus on saves verses
damages from choking clouds, bad air, poison gasses, and other similar atmospheric
hazards. If cast upon a living creature or mobile item, the spell effect will
travel with the creature or item without need of concentration and still retain its
effectiveness.
14-17: As a result of 12 - 13, but the caster may apply the spell to as many as
1d3+1 targets; or, the caster may choose one target (which may be themselves) to be
protected for 3d4 rounds.
18-19 : Targets are engulfed in a personal zone of clean, sweet air for 2d4
rounds. The targets gain a +2 bonus on saves verses damages from choking clouds,
bad air, poison gasses, and other similar atmospheric hazards. The caster may apply
the spell to as many as 2d3+1 targets within 10ft/ caster level; or, the caster may
choose one target (which may be themselves) within the same distance to be
protected for 4d4 rounds, +1 round/ caster level. If cast upon a living creature or
mobile item, the spell effect will travel with the creature or item without need of
concentration and still retain its effectiveness.
20-23: Caster summons forth a single cloud of sweet, clean air somewhere within
15ft/ caster level; the cloud has a radius of 20ft and lasts for 1d6 rounds. The
zone of clean air pushes outwards from the center, so it keeps noxious vapors away
from those within the cloud until the spell duration expires. Those within the
cloud gain a +1 bonus to AC versus missile attacks from outside the cloud. Those
within the cloud may re-roll their last failed save verses damages from choking
clouds, bad air, poison gasses, etc. suffered immediately prior to their entering
of Cloud of Fresh Air spell with a +2 bonus. Alternately, the caster may target up
to 2d3 creatures or mobile items (which may be themselves) +1 target per caster
level of the wizard within the same range. This personalized version of the spell
will only affect an area with a 5ft radius that travels with the enchanted creature
or item without need of concentration. The targets gain all benefits granted to
those within the larger version of this cloud except the AC bonus. This version of
the effect lasts for 3d4 rounds.
24-27: Caster summons forth a single cloud of sweet, clean air somewhere within
20ft/ caster level; the cloud has a radius of 30ft and lasts for 2d6 rounds, + 1
round/ caster level of the wizard. The zone of clean air pushes outwards from the
center, so it keeps noxious vapors away from those within the cloud until the spell
duration expires. Those within the cloud gain a +1 bonus to AC versus missile
attacks from outside the cloud. Those within the cloud may re-roll their last
failed save verses damages from choking clouds, bad air, poison gasses, etc.
suffered immediately prior to their entering of Cloud of Fresh Air spell with a +3
bonus. The caster may concentrate to move the cloud up to 50ft/ round. Alternately,
the caster may target up to 2d4 creatures or mobile items (which may be themselves)
+1 target per caster level of the wizard within the same range. The spell will only
affect an area with a 5ft radius that travels with the creature or item without
need of concentration. The targets gain all benefits granted to those within the
larger version of this cloud except the AC bonus. This version of the effect lasts
for 3d6 rounds, +1 round/ caster level.
28-29: Caster summons forth a single cloud of sweet, clean air somewhere within
25ft/ caster level; the cloud has a radius of 40ft, +5ft/ caster level which lasts
for 3d6 minutes, + 1 minute per caster level of the wizard. The zone of clean air
pushes outwards from the center, so it keeps noxious vapors away from those within
the cloud until the spell duration expires. Those within the cloud gain a +2 bonus
to AC versus missile attacks from outside the cloud. Those within the cloud may re-
roll their last failed save verses damages from choking clouds, bad air, poison
gasses, etc. suffered immediately prior to their entering of Cloud of Fresh Air
spell with a +3 bonus. The caster may concentrate to move the cloud up to 50ft/
round. Alternately, the caster may target up to 3d4 creatures or mobile items
(which may be themselves) +1 target/ caster level of the wizard within the same
range. This personalized version of the spell will only affect an area with a 5ft
radius that travels with the enchanted creature or item without need of
concentration. The targets gain all benefits granted to those within the larger
version of this cloud except the AC bonus. This version of the effect lasts for 3d8
rounds, +1 round per caster level.
30-31 I Caster summons forth two clouds of sweet, clean air somewhere within
50ft/ caster level; each with a radius of 40ft, +5ft/ caster level of the wizard.
The zones of clean air push outwards from their centers keeping noxious vapors away
from those within the clouds until the cloud’s duration expires. Each cloud has its
own duration of 3d8 minutes, + 1 minute / caster level of the wizard who may
concentrate to move one cloud, once per round up to 50ft, +25ft/ caster level.
Those within the clouds gain a +2 bonus to AC versus missile attacks from outside
the cloud. Those within the cloud may re-roll their last failed save verses damages
from choking clouds, bad air, poison gasses, etc. suffered immediately prior to
their entering of Cloud of Fresh Air spell with a +3 bonus. Alternately, the caster
may target up to 3d6 creatures or mobile items (which may be themselves) +1 target
per caster level of the wizard within the same range. This personalized version of
the spell will only affect an area with a 5ft radius that travels with the
enchanted creature or item without need of concentration. The targets gain all
benefits granted to those within the larger version of this cloud except the AC
bonus. This version of the effect lasts for 3d10 rounds, +1 round per caster level.
32-33: Caster summons forth 2d3 clouds of sweet, clean air somewhere within
100ft/ caster level; each with a radius of 40ft, +5ft/ caster level of the wizard.
The zones of clean air push outwards from their centers keeping noxious vapors away
from those within the clouds until the cloud’s duration expires. Each cloud has its
own duration of 3d10 minutes, + 2 minutes / caster level of the wizard who may
concentrate to move one cloud up to 100ft, +50ft/ caster level. Those within the
clouds gain a +3 bonus to AC versus missile attacks from outside the cloud. Those
within the cloud may re-roll their last failed save verses damages from choking
clouds, bad air, poison gasses, etc. suffered immediately prior to their entering
of Cloud of Fresh Air spell with a +4 bonus. Alternately, the caster may target up
to 3d8 creatures or mobile items (which may be themselves) +1 target per caster
level of the wizard within the same range. This personalized version of the spell
will only affect an area with a 5ft radius that travels with the enchanted creature
or item without need of concentration. The targets gain all benefits granted to
those within the larger version of this cloud including the AC bonus. This version
of the effect lasts for 3d12 rounds, +1 round per caster level.
34-35: Caster summons forth 2d4 clouds of sweet, clean air somewhere within
150ft/ caster level; each with a radius of 50ft, +10ft/ caster level of the wizard.
The zones of clean air push outwards from their centers keeping noxious vapors away
from those within the clouds until the cloud’s duration expires. Each cloud has its
own duration of 3d10 turns, + 1 turn / caster level of the wizard who may
concentrate to move two clouds up to 200ft, +50ft per caster level. Those within
the clouds gain a +3 bonus to AC versus missile attacks from outside the cloud.
Those within the cloud may re-roll their last save verses damages from choking
clouds, bad air, poison gasses, etc. suffered immediately prior to their entering
of Cloud of Fresh Air spell with a +4 bonus. Alternately, the caster may target up
to 3d10 creatures or mobile items (which may be themselves) +1 target per caster
level of the wizard within the same range. This personalized version of the spell
will only affect an area with a 5ft radius that travels with the enchanted creature
or item without need of concentration. The targets gain all benefits granted to
those within the larger version of this cloud including the AC bonus. This version
of the effect lasts for 3d14 minutes, +1 minute/ caster level.
36+ Caster summons forth 3d4 clouds of sweet, clean air somewhere within 200ft/
caster level; each with a radius of 100ft, +25ft/ caster level of the wizard. The
zones of good air push outwards from their centers keeping noxious vapors away from
those within the clouds until the cloud’s duration expires. Each cloud has its own
duration of 3d10 hours, + 1 hour/ caster level of the wizard who may concentrate to
move three clouds up to 200ft, +100ft/ caster level. The wizard may not move more
than one cloud of fresh air in the same round. Those within the clouds gain a +4
bonus to AC versus missile attacks from outside the cloud. Those within the cloud
may reroll their last failed save verses damages from choking clouds, bad air,
poison gasses, etc. suffered immediately prior to their entering of Cloud of Fresh
Air spell with a +5 bonus. Alternately, the caster may target up to 3d12 creatures
or mobile items (which may be themselves)
+1 target per caster level of the wizard within the same range. This
personalized version of the spell will only affect an area with a 5ft radius that
travels with the enchanted creature or item without need of concentration. The
targets gain all benefits granted to those within the larger version of this cloud
including the AC bonus. This version of the effect lasts for 3d16 turns, +1 turn/
caster level.
Destroy Potion
Level: 3 Range: Varies Duration: Instant Casting Time: 1 round
Reversible Yes, see the Make Potion spell
Ritual Spell Yes
Save Potions and unguents in the possession of characters and NPC’s
receive a Fortitude
save versus the DC listed in the spell or it is ruined. Unattended
potions and unguents
are automatically affected.
General: With the knowledge to create potions also comes the knowledge to
destroy them. This spell does exactly what the name says: destroys potions, and
anything that functions like them. This spell affects mundane or magical: potions,
unguents, tinctures, teas, tisanes, ointments, salves, oils, and balms or other
similar items. Any mundane or magical potion type items targeted or caught within
the area of effect are destroyed or altered with various consequences to those
nearby. With a sufficiently potent spell result the potions held by others may even
be destroyed without a save. The increasing levels of casting success determine the
range and the DC to resist the effect. All effects are permanent insofar as any
damaged potions, unguents tinctures, teas, tisanes, ointments, salves, oils, or
balms or similar items may not be repaired or salvaged, and are likely to be quite
toxic if they have not exploded. Ability score and damage points lost from any of
these toxins may only be recovered via the Restore Vitality or Remove Curse spell
of sufficient strength unless the spell result states otherwise. The radius of
effect for any steam explosions created by this spell is 5ft/ level of the spell
contained in the destroyed potion, unguent, tincture, tea, tisane, ointment, salve,
oil, or balm or similar item: minimum radius of 5ft. Unless the entry states
otherwise, any acidic compounds created will only affect organic materials.
Manifestation: Roll 1d8: (1) Open containers, mugs, and beakers begin to foam
and froth, sealed canisters and corked bottles begin to tremble with pent up
pressure when affected by this spell. (2-4) All of the affected potions, oils,
unguents, etc. glow with neon light as bright as a torch, roll 1d8 to determine the
color of the light: 1= Red, 2= Orange, 3= Yellow, 4= Green, 5= Blue, 6= Indigo, 7=
Violet, 8= Roll twice. (5-6) A jagged arc of lightning dances between the caster
and the affected items. If the caster is: lawful, the bolt is blue; Neutral, the
bolt is gray. If the caster is chaotic, the bolt is a new color every time: use the
chart above to determine its color. (7) Affected items tremble and rattle a bit
while emitting a high pitched keening noise. (8+) Nothing happens. Absolutely no
outward signs of danger are present and there are no tell-tale signs of tampering
with any targeted item to give warning that something is about to go terribly
wrong.
Corruption: Roll 1d8: (1) Caster becomes incapable of benefiting from any of the
items listed in this spell; this is a major curse and requires a Remove Curse spell
cast with at least a result of 27 to remove. (2-3) Caster becomes incapable of
benefiting from any of the items listed in this spell for 1 month per caster level.
(4-6) Every time the caster attempts to use any of the types of items listed in
this spell, they must roll d% die to determine its effective potency; i.e. if they
roll a 24 they only receive the benefits of the item’s normal effects at 24% of
their normal abilities (rounding down). A roll of 80% means the potion delivers 80%
of its benefits, etc. (7) Any time the caster attempts to use one of the items
listed in this spell, it functions normally, but with one strange side-effect. The
caster becomes irresistibly tasty to monsters and carnivorous animals increasing
the caster’s chance of random encounters by 50%. (8+) Any time the caster opens the
container of one of the listed items it begins to shriek and wail loud enough to be
heard 40ft away.
Misfire: Roll 1d6: (1) The caster and all of his or her allies within 20ft
become incapable of benefiting from any of the items listed in this spell for 2
days per caster level of the wizard who bungled the spell.
(2-5) The caster and two random allies of the caster become incapable of
benefiting from any of the items listed in this spell for 1 day per caster level of
the wizard who bungled the spell. (6+) The caster and one random ally of the caster
becomes incapable of benefiting from any of the items listed in this spell for 1
hour per caster level of the wizard who bungled the spell. In these ill-favored
manifestations, any items used by the afflicted are still consumed and lost.
1-3: Spell fails and is forgotten! Roll 1d6 modified by Luck: (0 or less) Greater
corruption + Misfire + Patron taint (or Spell corruption if no Patron), (1) Major
corruption or Spell corruption, (2-3) Patron taint (or Spell corruption if no
Patron), (4+) Misfire.
4-14: Spell fails and is forgotten.
15 : Partial success - One targeted mundane item listed in the general information
heading that the caster can see and is within 15ft must succeed at a DC8 Fortitude
save versus or it is converted to foul tasting but potable water. If unattended, it
rolls 1d20 with a +1 bonus per level of the spell it contains as it’s save roll.
Spell is forgotten.
16-17: One targeted mundane or magical item listed in the general information
heading that the caster can see and is within 30ft is destroyed as noted here on a
failed DC14 Fortitude save. Owned items must succeed at a DC10 Fortitude save or
they are transmuted into an acidic compound causing 1 point of acid damage when
applied topically; if ingested the victim must succeed at a DC12 Fortitude save or
they are poisoned for 1 point of Stamina damage.
18-21 : One targeted mundane or magical item listed in the general information
heading that the caster can see and is within 30ft, +5ft per caster level is
destroyed as noted here unless it succeeds at a DC16 Fortitude save. Owned items
must succeed at a DC12 Fortitude save or they are transmuted into an acidic
compound causing 1d4 points of acid damage, +1 point per level of the spell
formerly contained in the item if applied topically; if ingested, the victim must
succeed at a DC14 fortitude save or they are poisoned for 1d4 points of Stamina
damage.
22-23: The caster may target 2d3 mundane or magical items listed in the general
information heading that the caster can see and are within 30ft, +10ft per caster
level are destroyed as noted here unless they succeed at a DC18 Fortitude save.
Owned items must succeed at a DC14 Fortitude save or they are flash-boiled and
explode from the steam pressure causing 1d6 points of heat and slashing damage, +1
point per level of spell formerly contained in the destroyed item. Victim gets a
DC16 Fortitude save for half damage.
24-26: The caster may target 3d4 mundane or magical items listed in the general
information heading that the caster can see and are within 50ft, +10ft per caster
level are destroyed as noted here unless ithey succeed at a DC20 Fortitude save.
Owned items must succeed at a DC16 Fortitude save or they are either flash-boiled
and explode from the steam pressure causing 1d8 points of heat and slashing damage,
+1 point per level of spell formerly contained in the item: or the target of the
spell is transmuted into an acidic compound that inflicts 2d4 points of acid damage
when applied topically. If ingested, the victim must succeed at a DC18 Fortitude
save or they are poisoned for 1d6 points of Stamina damage. Roll randomly to
determine which form the destruction takes whenever an affected item get used. The
wizard and one ally per caster level may be sheltered from this effect.
27-31 : All mundane or magical items listed in the general information heading that
the caster can see and are within 50ft, +25ft per caster level are destroyed as
noted here unless they succeed at a DC22 Fortitude save. Owned items must succeed
at a DC18 Fortitude save or they are either flash-boiled and explode from the steam
pressure causing 1d10 points of heat and slashing damage, +1 point per level of
spell formerly contained in the item: victims are allowed a DC20 Fortitude save for
half damage. Or the target of the spell is transmuted into an acidic compound. This
compound causes 2d5 points of acid damage when applied topically. If ingested, the
victim must succeed at a DC22 Fortitude save or they are poisoned for 1d8 points of
Stamina damage. Roll randomly to determine which form the destruction takes upon
its use. The wizard and one ally per caster level may be sheltered from this
effect.
m
32-33: All mundane or magical items listed in the general information heading
within 100ft, +25ft per caster level are destroyed as noted here unless in the
possession of a character, NPC, or creature. Owned items must succeed at a DC20
Fortitude save or they are either flash-boiled and explode from the steam pressure
causing 1d12 points of heat and slashing damage, +1 point per level of spell
formerly contained in the item: victims are allowed a DC22 Fortitude save for half
damage. Or the targets of the spell are transmuted into an acidic compound. That
inflicts 2d6 points of acid damage when applied topically. If ingested, the victim
must succeed at a DC22 Fortitude save or become poisoned; causing 1d6 points of
Stamina and Strength damage. Roll randomly to determine the form the destruction
takes upon its use.
The wizard and two allies per caster level may be sheltered from this effect.
34-35: All mundane or magical items listed in the general information heading
within 100ft, +50ft per caster level are destroyed as noted here unless in the
possession of a character, NPC, or creature. Owned items must succeed at a DC22
Fortitude save or they are either flash-boiled and explode from the steam pressure
inflicting 1d14 points of heat and slashing damage, +1 point per level of spell
formerly contained in the item: victims are allowed a DC24 Fortitude save for half
damage. Or the target of the spell is transmuted into an acidic compound that
inflicts 2d7 points of acid damage when applied topically; this acid now affects
non-precious stones, glass, and crystal, but not the target’s original container.
If ingested, the victim must succeed at a DC24 Fortitude save or become poisoned
for 1d7 points of Stamina and Strength damage. The caster chooses which effect to
implement at the time of casting; but the choice is applied to all affected items.
The caster and their allies within 20ft per caster are sheltered level from this
effect.
36-37: All mundane or magical items listed in the general information heading
within 150ft, +50ft per caster level are destroyed unless in the possession of a
character, NPC, or creature. Owned items must succeed at a DC24 Fortitude save or
they are either flash-boiled and explode from the steam pressure inflicting 1d16
points of heat and slashing damage, +1 point per level of spell formerly contained
in the item: victims are allowed a DC26 Fortitude save for half damage. Or the
target of the spell is transmuted into an acidic compound inflicting 2d8 points of
acid damage when applied topically; this acid now affects precious stones, glass,
crystal, and non-precious metals; but not the target’s original container. If
ingested, the victim must succeed at a DC26 Fortitude save or become poisoned for
2d4 points of Stamina and Strength damage. The caster chooses which effect to
implement at the time of casting; but the choice is applied to all affected items.
The caster and their allies within 40ft per caster level are sheltered from this
effect.
38-39: All mundane or magical items listed in the general information heading
within 150ft, +75ft per caster level are unless in the possession of a character,
NPC, or creature. Owned items must succeed at a DC26 Fortitude save or they are
either flash-boiled and explode from the steam pressure inflicting 1d20 points of
heat and slashing damage, +2 points per level of spell formerly contained in the
item: victims are allowed a DC26 Fortitude save for half damage. Or the target of
the spell transmutes into an acidic compound that inflicts 2d10 points of acid
damage when applied topically; the acid affects everything except the target’s
original container. If ingested, the victim must succeed at a DC26 Fortitude save
or become poisoned for 2d5 points of Stamina, Strength, and Agility damage. The
caster chooses which effect to implement at the time of casting and may shelter
themselves and The wizard and their allies within 50ft per caster level may be
sheltered from this effect..
40+ All mundane or magical items listed in the general information heading
within 200ft, +75ft per caster level are destroyed even if they are in the
possession of a character, NPC, or creature. The wizard and their allies may be
sheltered from this effect. The targets of the spell either flash-boil and explode
from the steam pressure causing 1d24 points of heat and slashing damage, +3 points
per level of spell formerly contained in the item: no save. Or the target of the
spell transmutes into an acidic compound causing 2d12 points of acid damage when
applied topically; the acid affects all substances except the target’s original
container. If ingested the victim must succeed at a DC26 Fortitude save or they are
slain. Their bodies may only be recovered or revived via the completion of a quest,
or divine aide. The caster chooses which effect to implement at the time of casting
and may choose how each item is affected.
Determined Locomotion
Level: 2 Range: Self and others Duration: Varies Casting Time: 10 minutes
Reversible No
Ritual Spell Yes
Save Willpower versus casting check result for unwilling participants.
General: At lower levels this spell infuses the recipient’s bodies with arcane
energy granting them minor boosts to speed and physical checks. At greater levels
of power this spell summons several spectral mounts; as long as the caster and the
spell’s recipients are willing to pay the costs. This spell can only be applied to
living creatures who must sacrifice ability score points to receive the benefits of
this spell. These burned attribute points are recovered normally. Bonuses to
movement related actions include, but are not limited to the skills: Climb, Jump,
Swimming, as well as the thief skills; Sneak silently, Hide in Shadows, and Climb
Sheer Surfaces. If the spell grants a climb and or swim speed, they only need to
make such skill checks when defending themselves or, doing something risky. See
creature entry on page 101 for details on Spectral Mounts and the recipients may
triple their spell burn to permanently bond with the spectral mounts, but the
caster loses the ability to remember or cast this spell until the mount is slain.
Manifestation: Roll 1d4; (1) The recipients of this spell become more muscular
and seem to overflow with arcane vitality that occasionally sparks across their
bodies. (2) The recipients of the spell glow with a soft blue light. (3) Greasy
smoke coils out from the caster to envelop all the recipients of the spell, their
bodies seem to dissolve into the smoke and then pop back into reality a few moments
after the smoke clears. (4) Strange creatures appear next to each of the recipients
of the spell and stabs them with some kind of strange needle like weapon; which
causes pain but do no significant damage. Which entities appear depends on the
alignment of the caster; (L) Draconic, (C) Demonic, or (N) Faerie.
Corruption: Each time the caster suffers corruption from this spell they slowly
begin to transform into the same type of spectral mount that they could summon;
though they gain no benefits from these minor mutations until the transformation is
completed. The 10th time the caster is corrupted by this spell (and anytime
thereafter) they must succeed at a Luck check or disappear forever; joining the
eternal herds of spectral mounts.
Misfire: Caster is automatically hated by any animals used as riding beasts.
They attack the caster on sight for the next: roll 1d5; (1) 1d3 days, (2) 1d3
hours, (3) 1d3 turns, (4) 1d3 minutes, (5+) 1d3 rounds.
1-2: Spell fails and is forgotten! Roll 1d6 modified by Luck: (0 or less)
Greater corruption + Misfire + Patron taint (or Spell corruption if no Patron), (1)
Major corruption, (2) Patron taint (or Spell corruption if no Patron), (3+)
Misfire.
3-12: Spell fails and is forgotten.
13 : Spell fails, but is retained in memory.
14-15 : The spell grants the caster a +5ft bonus to land move speeds and a +1
bonus on all physical checks related to movement. Duration is 1 hour/ level of
caster.
16-19 : The spell grants the targets a +5ft bonus to land move speeds and a +1
bonus on all physical checks related to movement. Targets gain a climbing speed
equal to the base land speed with applicable modifiers. The wizard may activate the
spell for up to one additional creature per 3 caster levels. Duration is 2 hours,
+1 hour per level of the caster.
20-21 I The spell grants the targets a +5ft bonus to land move speeds and a +1
bonus on all physical checks related to movement, armor class, and save rolls.
Targets gain swimming and climbing speeds equal to their base land speed with
applicable modifiers. The wizard may activate the spell for up to 1 additional
creature per 3 caster levels with a duration of 3 hours, +1 hour/ caster level.
22-25 I The spell grants the targets a +10ft bonus to land move speeds and a +1
bonus on all physical checks related to movement, armor class, and save rolls.
Targets gain swimming and climbing speeds equal to their base land speed with
applicable modifiers. The wizard may activate the spell for up to 1 additional
creature per 2 caster levels with a duration of 4 hours, +1 additional hour /
caster level. The spell requires 1 point of spellburn from the caster and each
recipient of the spell.
26-29 I The spell grants the target a +10ft bonus to land move speeds and a +1
bonus on all physical checks related to movement, armor class, save rolls, as well
as for attack and damage rolls. Targets gain swimming and climbing speeds equal to
their base land speed with applicable modifiers. The speed bonus now applies to
flying speeds if the subject already has this mode of movement. The wizard may
activate the spell for up to 1 creature per caster level with a duration of 5
hours, +1.5 hours/ caster level. Casting the spell requires 2 points of spellburn
from the caster and 1 from each recipient.
30-31 I The spell grants the targets a +20ft bonus to land move speeds and a +2
bonus on all physical checks related to movement, armor class, save rolls, as well
as for attack and damage rolls. Targets gain swimming and climbing speeds equal to
their base land speed with applicable modifiers. The bonus applies to flying speeds
if the subject already has this mode of movement. The wizard may activate the spell
for up to 2 creatures per caster level with a duration of 6 hours, +1.5 hours/
level of wizard. Casting the spell requires 3 points of spellburn from the wizard
and 1 point from each recipient.
32-33 I The spell grants the targets a +30ft bonus to land move speeds and a +2
bonus on all physical checks related to movement, armor class, save rolls, as well
as for attack and damage rolls. Targets gain swimming, climbing, and flying speeds
equal to their base land speed with applicable modifiers. The wizard may activate
the spell for up to 3 additional creatures per caster level with a duration of 1
day, +1 day/ caster level. Casting the spell requires 4 points of spellburn from
the wizard and 2 points from each recipient.
34-35 I The spell grants the targets a +2 bonus on all physical checks related
to movement, armor class, save rolls, and on attack and damage rolls. Targets of
the spell are granted control of a spectral creature about the size and with
similar abilities of a pony; see page 101. The wizard summons mounts for up to 3
humanoids / caster level for the duration listed below. Alternately, the caster may
choose to invoke a lesser result on this table while retaining the following
duration and spellburn: 2 days, +2 days/ level of caster. Casting the spell
requires 4 points of spellburn from the wizard and 2 from each recipient.
36-37 I The spell grants the targets a +2 bonus on all physical checks related
to movement, armor class, save rolls, as well as for attack and damage rolls.
Targets of the spell are granted control of a spectral creature about the size and
with similar abilities of a normal riding horse; see page 101. The wizard summons
mounts for up to 4 humanoids / caster level for the duration listed below.
Alternately, the caster may choose to invoke a lesser result on this table while
retaining the following duration and spellburn: 2 weeks, +2 days per level of
caster. Casting the spell requires 5 points of spellburn by the wizard and 3 from
each recipient.
38+ The spell grants the targets a +3 bonus on all physical checks related to
movement, armor class, save rolls, as well as for attack and damage rolls. Targets
of the spell are granted control of a spectral creature about the size and with
similar abilities of a war horse; see page 101. The wizard summons mounts for up to
5 humanoids / caster level for the duration listed below. Alternately, the caster
may choose to invoke a lesser result on this table while retaining the following
duration and spellburn: 3 months, +3 weeks/ level of caster. Casting the spell
requires 6 points of spellburn by the wizard and 4 from each recipient.
Spectral Mounts
Alignment: Neutral
General Information: These mostly benign spirits can be summoned via this or other
spells capable of summoning spirits. These telepathic spirits always appear with
the saddles and tack needed for their rider. Their abilities are fixed, and
unaffected by their physiognomy even though they vary in appearance by color and
upon the alignment of the caster. They are always translucent with glowing white
eyes. If the caster is lawful the beasts are randomly colored dragons. If the
caster is neutral the beasts appear as randomly colored, winged unicorns. If the
caster is chaotic, the beasts appear to be winged demons. Within the context of the
Determined Locomotion spell, the spellburn committed by the recipients of this
spell’s effects bonds the summoned steed to its new master and it remains loyal
only to that master and cannot be further commanded by its summoner. Roll 1d14 to
determine color of the summoned creature: 1= Red, 2=Orange, 3= Yellow, 4= Green, 5=
Blue, 6= Indigo, 7= Violet, 8= Black, 9= Gray, 10= White, 11= Gold, 12= Silver, 13=
Zebra stripes, roll twice 14= Polka dots, roll thrice.
When not needed by their masters these creatures disappear to another dimension,
but may be recalled in an instant by their masters when needed as long as the spell
which summoned them still has any time remaining. If left within this other realm
for more than 8 hours, they are healed and will return with full hit points and
free from infirmities, curses and other maladies when next they are summoned.
Attack Profile: Only the most powerful of these spirits have combat ability and are
treated as well trained war horses with similar attacks & skills. They always have
maximum hit points when first Summoned. For results of 38+ the spirit has a
additional +2 bonus to armor class included in their statistics block.
Special Abilities: Their riders are protected from the rigors of high altitude,
drowning, as well as suffocation and the debris from burrowing, but not from cold,
pressure or vacuum damage. These creatures do not need to eat, sleep, or breathe
and are not subject to any attacks, spells, or deprivations derived from these
needs and they are immune to poisons and diseases.
Immunities & Vulnerabilities: These spirits are vulnerable to any spells that
affect spirits, such as Banish, Binding, Dispel Magic, Summoning, and any other
similar spells or abilities that affect spirits. These creatures are also subject
to the turning powers of clerics who deem spectral mounts to be unholy. They are
immune to the damage from mundane weapons and cannot be healed except with rest
upon their home plane. Their running and sprinting actions may only be used a total
of twice per day; i.e. run and sprint once per day, or run twice, or sprint twice
per day.
Type Spirit Spirit Spirit
Spell result 34-35 36-37 38+
Size Medium Large Large
Reach 5ft 5ft 5ft
STRength 15/ +1 17 / +2 19 / +4
AGILity 16 / +2 15 / +1 14 / +1
STAMina 13 / +1 15 / +1 16 / +2
INTelligence As caster As caster As caster
PERsonality 9 9 13 / +1
LUCK 9 9 9
Action Die 1d16 1d20 1d20
Lift 15lbs. 34lbs. 38lbs.
Drag 45lbs. 136lbs. 152lbs.
Carry 150lbs. 340lbs. 380lbs.
Speed (Land) 50ft 75ft 100ft
Run 240ft/ rd 355ft/ rd 400ft/ rd
117 min 135 min 144 min
Sprint 720ft for 1065ft for 1200ft for
6 rounds 7 rounds 7 rounds
Speed (Swim) 50ft 75ft 100ft
Run No No No
Sprint No No No
Speed (Burrow) 50ft 75ft 100ft
Run No No No
Sprint No No No
Speed (Fly) 50ft 75ft 100ft
Acceleration 50ft 75ft 100ft
Deceleration 50ft 75ft 100ft
Glide No No No
Hover Yes; 6rds Yes; 7rds Yes; 8rds
Initiative As rider, As rider, As rider, or
or +2 or +1 +1
AC 14 12 15
Hit points 11+CL 11+CL 24+CL
{1d10+}
Attack Die None None 1d20+4
2@1d16+4
Damage None None
(Bite) 1d5+4
(Kick) 1d8+4
(Trample) 3d8+12
Crit Die & Table None None 1d8/ M
Fortitude +2 +2 +3
Reflex +3 +2 +2
Willpower +1 +1 +2
Devastation
Level: 5 Range: 250ft, +50ft/ Caster Level Duration: Varies Casting Time: 1 hour
Reversible No
Ritual Spell Yes
Save Special: See text
General: This spell is not for personal combat. It is reserved for when the
wizard has no need of finesse and instead requires that immense quantities of
destruction rain down upon their enemies. This spell should never be used within a
confined space... even one of titanic proportions as the spell will likely cause
the entire structure or cavern to collapse about the caster and his or her allies.
In such cases there is at least a 75% chance of destroying the cavern or structure
just from casting the spell, regardless of success or failure. This spell is
usually reserved for battles with large numbers of opponents or for very large
opponents; and definitely when facing large numbers of very large opponents. The
spell itself is rather simple in that it creates multiple ‘fireball-type’ impact
events at locations within range of the spell that are usually chosen by the
caster. The greater the manifestation level, the more locations that can be
targeted with even larger blast zones. However, the level of arcane power required
to invoke this spell is dangerous in its own right, and the mind of a mortal wizard
will always have difficulty channeling and focusing these titanic forces if they
are casting this spell without the aid of other wizards. Only living creatures,
intelligent undead, supernatural creatures and their possessions as well as
occupied structures are entitled to save rolls. For save rolls occupied buildings
roll 1d30, -1 per floor in its construction and may gain additional bonuses or
penalties from spells, construction, odd materials, etc. at the Storyteller’s
discretion.
The type of energy released by the spell are random with every impact; roll 1d8
to determine the type of energy, (1) Acid, (2) Bludgeoning, (3) Electricity, (4)
Fire, (5) Frost, (6) Piercing, (7) Slashing, (8) Sonic. There will also be
lingering effects based upon the types of energy released at each impact site and
the die result for these secondary effects will usually be some form of damage. It
can be ability score damage, or the total penalty applied to skills and item’s
Fortitude saves to avoid becoming broken or degraded. It can even be the damage
taken when someone slips and falls, etc. Additional effects have their own save
rolls and damage values, but overlapping zones of destruction can have odd
secondary repercussions from the influx different types of energy
Secondary elemental damage effects:
• Acid - Affects organic materials, glass, and non-precious stone and
metals. It creates slippery pools of waste and noxious fumes. Fortitude and Reflex
saves avoid ability score and falling damage.
• Bludgeoning and Sonic - Damage leaves any remaining items and structures
in the blast zone brittle and prone to breaking. Die roll indicates the penalty
taken when damaged items require a Fortitude save versus breaking or deterioration
when used.
• Electricity - Leaves all metals too hot to handle, and ferrous metals are
heavily magnetized. The die indicates how many rounds the metals will stay hot
enough to cause damage as well as the heat damage/ round of contact. Luck checks
are made when needed to determine if an item is small enough to hurl at a
magnetized object or to draw items to a large, central source of magnetized ferrous
metal.
• Fire - Luck checks are rolled to avoid creating secondary fires, as well
as avoiding or reducing the visibility penalty of the copious amounts of smoke by
half. This die indicates the damage caused by each secondary fires.
• Frost - Thick hoarfrost covers everything from the water frozen out of the
air, this leaves everything very slippery for a short while. The DC is for Reflex
saves to avoid falling, any damage dice resulting in a 6 or more indicate a bone
has been broken per the DCC Core Rules.
• Piercing and Slashing - This damage has no effect on buildings and other
durable structures as well as creatures with extraordinary mundane or magical
defenses like a Sanctuary spell. The area becomes very slippery for a short while.
The DC is for Reflex saves and to avoid falling; per the DCC Core Rules. Damage
dice are indicate the number of rounds the witnesses are stunned on a failed
Willpower save.
Where zones of different destructive energies overlap there can be strange side
effects. In general some effects will cancel out others depending upon what order
these elemental forces are released. For example; Frost after Fire, snuffs out
Fire. Fire after Frost, melts Frost. Acid puts out Fires, and cools down the heat
generated by Electricity; but there are more intense fumes and smoke. While Frost
after Acid is just as slippery, but there are no fumes, etc. Let common sense
prevail and the Storyteller’s decisions are final.
The table entries will list the DC values to avoid these side effects, and are
the same for all the secondary effects that may be present as a result of the
manifestation. The table results will also list the duration of time that these
effects remain hazardous as a type of die to be rolled. Strong natural factors like
wind and rain, or other similarly powerful effects can shorten, prolong, or even
remove any of these effects. Though, these events will have their own consequences.
Results of 34+ become source points strong enough to generate drifting clouds of
smoke and toxic gas carried to areas downwind of the detonation zone. The drifting
clouds have half the potency of their source.
The impact sites have fixed diameters of effect and they are spherical in
nature; applying their damage to the ground below and the air above the impact
point. This usually leaves a crater of some kind; the harder the ground surface the
shallower the crater, but it is always at least 10ft deep at its center. Lastly,
the areas of effect for this spell may not be placed very close together. Each
table entry lists the minimum space required between the impact points... and the
caster must designate a place for each impact site. The energy summoned by this
spell must be utilized; if the caster fails to designate a location then a random
location is chosen within the range of the spell. Random placement is the only
exception to the fixed distances normally required for placement of the impact
zones. The Storyteller may use any procedure that seems best, or use the following
method for randomly determined impact points:
Roll 1d14: results of 1-12 indicating the standard clock positions along the
horizon; with 12 indicating strait ahead of the caster, and 6 indicating directly
behind the caster. The 3 and 9 o’clock positions then being right and left from the
caster’s vantage point. A result of 13 indicates 900 straight down and a 14
indicates 900 straight up as determined by the position of the caster.
Roll 1d100: and multiply the resulting percentage by the casters maximum range
for the spell. The result indicates the distance from the caster as a portion of
their overall range. So if the casting range for the spell is normally 700ft and
the d100 die is a 34% the impact point is 238ft from the caster. Round to the
nearest 5ft; so 240ft.
Manifestation: This spell manifests in several ways, but this manifestation
effect is only rolled once and is consistent for all castings by the same wizard:
roll 1d10; (1) The Beast Rises! - The first impact point is not an elemental blast.
Instead, an immortal, demonic, worm-like creature with 10,000hp and a body diameter
equal to the blast radius for the spell table result gobbles its way to the
surface. Everything in this first ‘impact’ zone that fails its spell save is
permanently lost in the belly of the beast.
This denizen of the Outer Darkness continues to rise high into the sky on its
columnar body and it is the breath weapons of this creature that lance forward to
strike the remaining points chosen by the caster. The creature then returns whence
it came; the tunnel filling with rubble after its passing. (2-3) Bent Reality! -The
fabric of reality seems to twist and distort in the area around the impact points a
half-second before the discharge. With this manifestation effect the caster may
reduce the minimum distance between impact points to half of the normal listing to
create a tighter pattern of destruction. (4-7) Elemental Deluge! - At each point of
impact a small vortex opens to the appropriate Elemental Plane allowing the flood
of destructive energy. With this manifestation the caster does gain a measure of
control and may select the timing sequence for the detonations; delaying each blast
by up to 6 rounds from the moment of the casting check. (8-9) Meteor strike! -
Celestial boulders are hurled from the heavens by titanic angels to strike the
indicated areas; but every third impact is randomly determined. All damage and
duration dice are increased 1 step on the dice chain, increase DC values by 2, and
increase the spell’s ranges (including the minimum distance for placement) by 20%.
(10) Alien Attack! - With this manifestation, the caster has no control over the
spell whatsoever! Several disk shaped craft descend from the skies and hover over
the area for a few moments making ‘beeping’ noises as alien gunners fire rays
indiscriminately at the grounds below. The caster must succeed at a Luck check for
each impact site; with success indicating that the alien gunners actually hit the
indicated target. On the positive side, there are no minimum distance requirements
between impact points for this manifestation of the spell. The aliens then fly off
with a sense of smug satisfaction.
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turns, the caster breaks out in painful, multi-hued pustules. They cause a general
-1 penalty to all actions, armor class, saves, initiatives as well as attacks and
damage rolls for the duration of the disease. The victim must also succeed at a
Luck check every 5d6 minutes or they suffer from a 1d4 round sneezing fit during
which they sneeze once per round in a random direction. Each sneeze is a 30o cone
that causes 1d6 points of damage to the caster and anything caught in the area that
extends out 20ft, +5ft per level of the afflicted wizard. This fit requires all
caught within the blast to succeed at a Reflex save with a DC of 9, +1 per point of
damage inflicted. See general description for random energy table for each sneeze.
Any who fail their save take 1d6 points of random energy damage, +1 point per
caster level of the snarffing wizard. Anyone damaged by these effects must succeed
at a DC15 Fortitude save or they become infected. For the duration of the Dragon-
pox infection: roll 1d8: (1) 72 hours, (2-3) 48 hours, (4-7) 24 hours, (8) 12
hours, but increase all DC values by 1 point and all damage dice by one step on the
dice chain. There is no cure except to survive the ravages of the disease and it
leaves hideous multi-colored scars and no residual immunity bonuses.
Misfire: ers from a case of Demonic Hiccups! The caster must
immediately succeed at
a Luck check or the caster suffers from a powerful case of supernatural hiccups for
the next 1d10 rounds. Furthermore, the caster must also make this check any time
they are surprised, or fail any Willpower save for the duration of the affliction.
With each failure the caster suffers 1 point of internal damage from a surge of
random elemental energy released within their system and there is an increasingly
likely chance that a minor demon is summoned with each wave of the convulsions. The
first round of the hiccups has a 15% chance of summoning a minor demon; each
successive round of hiccups adds 5% to this chance. If a demon is summoned and
there are still rounds of hiccups left to account for (and the caster is still
alive) the total summoning chance is reset and the process continues until the
spasms end. Demons summoned in this manner are unbound and may do as they please.
These minor demons (Type 0) take the form of small, bulbous, one-eyed bats with
long fangs. These denizens of the Outer Darkness are corrupted spirits of air and
have no legs; just hooks to hang from branches when they sleep; see page 107 for
details. The duration that the caster is plagued by these incurable fits of hiccups
is: roll 1d8; (1) 24 hours, (2-3) 12 hours,
(4-7) 6 hours, (8) 3 hours. The demons stay on the plane they are summoned to as
long as they can continue to feed on the Luck of mortals.
1-5: Spell fails and and forgotten! Roll 1d6 modified by Luck: (1 or less) Greater
corruption + Misfire + Patron taint (or Spell corruption if no Patron), (2-3) Major
corruption and Patron taint (or Spell corruption if no Patron), (4-5) Patron taint
(or Spell corruption if no patron), (6) Misfire.
6-18: Spell lost and is forgotten. Caster is unable to memorize this spell for 5
days and they suffer 2d4 points of Strength damage that must be healed magically.
19: Partial success - This level of result fails to invoke any of the normal
manifestation effects and the caster’s eyes simply glow with appropriately colored
elemental energy as they summon 1d4 Magic Missile type projectiles that have a
line-of-sight range of 25ft per caster level.
Each causes 2d8 points of random energy damage, but there are no secondary effects.
The caster may choose multiple targets or fire all missiles upon the same target.
The missiles follow the same rules as Magic Missiles and always strike their
targets without need of a ranged attack roll; but they may be blocked with a Magic
Shield spell of sufficient power; see DCC Core Rules for more details. Spell is
forgotten and the caster takes 1d4 points of random elemental energy damage.

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none of which may be placed within 60ft of each other. Each location is the center
for 5d4 points of random energy damage blasting out to a radius of 30ft. This
manifestation is not powerful enough to create lingering effects.
22-24 I The caster may designate 1d4 impact sites, + 1 site per 5 caster levels,
none of which may be placed within 70ft of each other. Each location is the center
for 5d6 points of random energy damage blasting out to a radius of 40ft. This
manifestation is not powerful enough to create lingering effects.
25-27 I The caster may designate 1d5 impact sites, + 1 site per 5 caster levels,
none of which may be placed within 80ft of each other. Each location is the center
for 5d8 points of random energy damage blasting out to a radius of 50ft. This
manifestation is not powerful enough to create lingering effects.
28-30 I The caster may designate 1d6 impact sites, + 1 site per 3 caster levels,
none of which may be placed within 90ft of each other. Each location is the center
for 5d10 points of random energy damage blasting out to a radius of 60ft. The
lingering effects of this manifestation are not very powerful and remain for up to
1d3 rounds, +1 round per 5 caster levels. The DC to avoid secondary effects like
catching fire is 14; damage or penalties from secondary effects are 1d3. Visibility
levels within the affected areas are reduced to only 40ft for those caught within
smoke or fumes; contaminants can cause ability score damage at the Storyteller’s
discretion.
31-33 I The caster may designate 1d7 impact sites, + 1 site per 3 caster levels,
none of which may be placed within 100ft of each other. Each location is the center
for 5d12 points of random energy damage blasting out to a radius of 70ft. The
lingering effects of this manifestation are moderately powerful and only remain for
up to 1d4 minutes, +1 minute per 5 caster levels. The DC to avoid secondary effects
like catching fire anf or noxious smoke, etc. is 15; damage or penalties from
secondary effects are 1d4. Visibility levels within the affected areas are reduced
to only 35ft for those caught within smoke or fumes; contaminants can cause ability
score damage at the Storyteller’s discretion.
34-37 I The caster may designate 2d4 impact sites, + 1 site per 3 caster levels,
none of which may be placed within 110ft of each other. Each location is the center
for 5d14 points of random energy damage blasting out to a radius of 80ft. The
lingering effects of this manifestation remain for up to 1d5 turns, +1 turn per 5
caster levels. The DC to avoid secondary effects like catching fire and noxious
smoke, etc. is 17; damage or penalties from secondary effects are 1d5. Visibility
levels within the affected areas are reduced to only 30ft for those caught within
smoke or fumes; contaminants can cause ability score damage at the Storyteller’s
discretion.
38-39 I The caster may designate 2d5 impact sites, + 1 site per 2 caster levels,
none of which may be placed within 120ft of each other. Each location is the center
for 5d16 points of random energy damage blasting out to a radius of 90ft. The
lingering effects of this manifestation remain for up to 1d6 hours, +1 hour per 3
caster levels. The DC to avoid secondary effects like catching fire and noxious
smoke, etc. is 19; damage or penalties from secondary effects are 1d6. Visibility
levels within the affected areas are reduced to only 25ft for those caught within
smoke or fumes; contaminants can cause ability score damage at the Storyteller’s
discretion.
40-41 I The caster may designate 2d6 impact sites, + 1 site per 2 caster levels,
none of which may be placed within 130ft of each other. Each location is the center
for 5d20 points of random energy damage blasting out to a radius of 100ft. The
lingering effects of this manifestation remain for 1d7 days, +1 day per 3 caster
levels. The DC to avoid secondary effects like catching fire and noxious smoke,
etc. is 20; damage or penalties from secondary effects are 1d7. Visibility levels
within the affected areas are reduced to only 20ft for those caught within smoke or
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none of which may be placed within 140ft of each other. Each location is the center
for 5d24 points of random energy damage blasting out to a radius of 110ft. The
effects of this manifestation linger for 2d4 weeks, +1 week per 3 caster levels.
The DC to avoid secondary effects like catching fire and noxious smoke, etc. is 21;
damage or penalties from secondary effects are 2d4. Visibility levels within the
affected areas are reduced to only 10ft for those caught in the smoke, any fumes
will cause ability score damage to two different ability scores appropriate to the
energy type on a failed save.
44+ The caster may designate 2d8 impact sites, + 1 site per caster level, none of
which may be placed within 200ft of each other. Each location is the center for
5d30 points of random energy damage blasting out to a radius of 160ft. The effects
of this manifestation linger for 2d6 months, +1 month per 2 caster levels. The DC
to avoid secondary effects like catching fire ond noxious fumes, etc. is 22; damage
or penalties from secondary effects are 2d5. Visibility levels within the affected
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Size Small
Reach 5ft
STRength 7/ -1
AGILity 16/ +2
STAMina 14/ +1
INTelligence 13/ +1
PERsonality 8/ -1
LUCK 0
Action Die 1d20
Lift 7lbs
Carry 3lbs
Drag 0lbs
Speed (Land) 0ft takes 1pt of
damage per round of contact with
earth, stone, and metals.
Speed (Swim) 50ft
Run No
Sprint No
Speed (Fly) 280ft
Acceleration 60ft
Deceleration 100ft
Glide Loses no altitude
Hover 14 rounds
Initiative +1
AC (Demon skin; +2) 17; 15 w/o flight
HD 4d5+4
Attack Die 1d16+1
(Bite) 1d6-1
(Claw) 1d4-1
(Luck Drain) DC11, or drains 1pt
Crit Die & Table DN/1d4
Fortitude +2
Reflex +2
Willpower +1
Alignment: Chaotic General Information:
As described in the spell Misfire results. They are typically 2 or 3ft tall with
5ft wing spans that vaguely resemble bloated, but hairless bats. Their coloration
and the patterning on their skin are without reason and may be any combination of 4
colors: one for the glowing eyes, one for the wing membranes, one for the main body
color, and one for the splotches, polka-dots, or stripes that adorn the beastly
apparitions.
These vile denizens of the Outer Darkness always take the opportunity to enter the
Material Plane. They cannot resist the opportunity to feed and to play havoc with
the local fates and fortunes of mortals. Generally they take on the habits of the
bats they resemble, but they cannot roost in caves. When they do sleep, it is
during the day and within dense forests or abandoned buildings where they may hang
from tree limbs or old ceilings and rafters. They come out at night like other
bats, but these demons are pure carnivores that will eat birds and other bats.
However, their preferred victims are sentient creatures from which these demons
drain off some of that creature’s Luck.
Attack Profile:
These vile creatures make diving and swooping attacks out of the darkness or any
shadows that may be available. Even though they are among the larger species of
minor demons; they prefer surprise and indirect attacks against weak or isolated
prey that grants a +2 AC bonus not factored into their stat block. They will flee
to find easier prey if heavily out matched or damaged.
Special Attacks:
Luck Drain - They can survive for 1d3+4 hours after they are summoned; unless these
voracious creatures feed on the ‘fate’ or ‘fortunes’ of mortals to remain upon the
Material Plane. These demons expend all of their ‘luck’ energy just getting to the
Material Plane, so they arrive with a Luck score of 0. They must drain off at least
4 points of luck from one or more targets and adds it to their total in order to
stay on the Material Plane. They naturally lose 4 points from their luck score
every day for them to retain normal function.
Stealth - Their habit of attacking at night and on the wing generally grants them a
+2 bonus on surprise checks against its targets; not factored into the stat blocks
above. Attempting to surprise them requires a successful DC17 Sneak Silently check.
Special Powers:
Echo Location - They have a general understanding of everything within 360ft; but
can “see” everything (including invisible creatures) within 180ft. They gain a +4
bonus on listen checks, but loud and continuous noises act like fog and may even
harm the demon with sufficient volume. They suffer a -2 penalty on all saves versus
sonic effects.
Immunities & Vulnerabilities:
Earth Vulnerability - these demons are manifestations of air and suffer 1 point of
damage for every round of contact with earth, metal, or stone. They get no save,
and this also causes them an extra 50% damage from metal weapons as well as
electricity damage.
Electricity Resistance
Level: 2 Range: Self and others Duration: Varies Casting Time: 1 round
Reversible No
Ritual Spell Yes
Save N/A
General: This spell protects subjects from electricity, lightning, and high energy
plasma discharges.
Manifestation: Roll 1d8: (1) Subject’s skin covered in brass scales for duration of
spell; +1 bonus to AC. (2-3) Subject turns into living stone like an elemental for
the duration of the spell.
(4-7) Shimmering blue force globe envelops subject for the duration of the spell.
(8+) Angels appear to place funny looking hats on the heads of the subjects; there
are strange symbols and copper rods sticking out of it at odd angles; the lightning
rods ground out 3 dice worth of damage, with the overflowing dice going into a
designated target within 15ft.
Corruption: Roll 1d6: (1) The muscles of the caster’s face spasm and twitch
violently, distorting their looks and causing periodic steam to shoot out of the
casters nose. (2-3) The caster’s eyebrows and hair stand strait out from the
caster’s scalp with occasional static discharges playing through the hairs.
(4-5) The caster’s fingernails turn blue and every time they touch something
conductive they create a painful spark. (6+) All of the hair on the caster’s body
smolders, constantly producing a foul odor.
Misfire: Roll 1d8: (1) The caster’s body erupts with lightning bolts that crawl
through their skin, clothing, scrolls, and other possessions dealing 1d4 points of
damage to everything it touches on a failed Luck check before blinking out. (2-4)
Caster makes himself more vulnerable to electricity; receiving a -2 save penalty
against electricity-based effects and suffers an additional point of damage from
electricity for the next 1d4 hours. (5-7) Caster creates a wave of heat that passes
instantaneously but not before flashboiling all liquids on his person (including
potions); all such items explode, causing 1 point of damage per quart of liquid;
or, level of the spell in the potion, whichever is greater. (8+) Caster causes a
lightning bolt to arc up from the ground at the feet of one randomly determined
person within 50ft, inflicting 2 points of electricity damage, no save.
1-2: Spell fails and is forgotten! Roll 1d6 modified by Luck: (0 or less) Greater
corruption + Misfire + Patron taint (or Spell corruption if no Patron), (1) Major
corruption, (2) Patron taint (or Spell corruption if no Patron), (3+) Misfire.
3-12: Spell fails and is forgotten.
13 : Partial success - For the next 2d6 rounds, the caster ignores 1 hit point of
electricity damage each round, but also suffers a -1 penalty to initiative rolls
for the next 1d24 hours. Spell is forgotten.
14-15: For the next 10 minutes, the caster ignores 1 hit point of electricity
damage each round.
16-19: For the next 10 minutes, the caster ignores to 2 hit points of electricity
damage each round.
Additionally, the caster gains a +2 bonus to all saving throws to resist
electricity (including saves to resist natural electricity and lightning-based
spells).
20-21 I For the next 10 minutes, the caster ignores up to 5 hit points of
electricity damage each round. Additionally, the caster gains a +4 bonus to all
saving throws to resist electricity (including saves to resist natural electricity
or lightning-based spells). Finally, the caster’s possessions on his person cannot
be easily harmed by electricity. Although very intense electricity may still harm
them and scorch their possessions, they will not be destroyed or magnetized by the
effects.
22-25 I For the next 10 minutes, the caster ignores up to 10 hit points of
electricity damage each round, and allies within 10ft also resist up to 5 hit
points of electricity damage each round. Additionally, the caster gains a +4 bonus
to all saving throws to resist electricity (including saves to resist natural
electricity or lightning- based spells). Finally, the caster’s possessions on his
person cannot easily be harmed by electricity. Although very intense electricity
may still harm them and scorch their possessions, they will not be damaged or
magnetized by the effects.
26-29: A shield of electricity resistance is centered around the caster for 10
minutes. The caster and all creatures within 20ft ignore a collective 30hp of
electricity damage each round. As the “arc shield” is ablated, the caster selects
where any overflow damage is directed. For example, if all allies within 20ft take
17hp of electricity damage in a round, it is completely absorbed. However, if the
next round produces 6 hits for a total of 34 points of electricity damage, then 4
points of damage overflow. The caster selects which hits are completely resisted,
partially resisted, and which bypass the shield to inflict those 4 points of
overflow damage.
30-31 : The caster and their allies within 30ft ignore a collective 40hp of
electricity damage each round. As the “arc shield” is ablated, the caster selects
where any overflow damage is directed. For example, if all allies within 30ft take
37hp of electricity damage in a round, it is completely absorbed. However, if the
next round produces 9 hits for a total of 54 points of electricity damage, then 14
points of damage overflow. The caster selects which hits are completely resisted,
partially resisted, and which bypass the shield to inflict those 14 points of
overflow damage.
32-33: The caster and all allies within 30ft are completely immune to
electricity and lightning for the next ten minutes. The caster and company take no
damage from electricity, lightning, plasma, ball-lightning, and so on. They cannot
be electrocuted, nor will objects in contact with them ignite, become magnetized,
or suffer damage.
34-35: The caster creates a shimmering bubble of force in which lightning and
electricity is grounded out. The bubble appears like a chaotic, shimmering,
electric blue cloud that surrounds the caster and extends to a radius of 30ft in
all directions. Electricity or lightning, etc. that enter the bubble (either via
the caster’s movement or the electricity being launched in their direction) are
automatically grounded out. Air and water temperature within the bubble remain
habitable, regardless of outside influences. Fresh oxygen (but tinged with ozone)
is constantly replenished in the bubble. The caster and all creatures within the
bubble are effectively immune to electricity and lightning. The bubble lasts for
one hour per caster level.
36-37: The caster creates a shimmering bubble of force in which lightning and
electricity is grounded out. The bubble appears like a chaotic, shimmering,
electric blue cloud that surrounds the caster and extends to a radius of 45ft in
all directions. Electricity or lightning, etc. that enter the bubble (either via
the caster’s movement or the electricity being launched in their direction) are
automatically grounded out. Air and water temperature within the bubble remain
habitable, regardless of outside influences. Fresh oxygen (but tinged with ozone)
is constantly replenished in the bubble. The caster and all creatures within the
bubble are effectively immune to electricity and lightning. The bubble lasts for
one day per caster level.
38+ The caster creates a shimmering bubble of force in which lightning and
electricity is grounded out.
The bubble appears like a chaotic, shimmering, electric blue cloud that
surrounds the caster and extends to a radius of 60ft in all directions. Electricity
or lightning, etc. that enter the bubble (either via the caster’s movement or the
electricity being launched in their direction) are automatically grounded out. Air
and water temperature within the bubble remain habitable, regardless of outside
influences. Fresh oxygen (but tinged with ozone) is constantly replenished in the
bubble. The caster and all creatures within the bubble are effectively immune to
electricity and lightning. The bubble lasts for one week per caster level.
Encrypt Magical Writing
Level: 3 Range: Touch Duration: Varies Casting Time: 10 minutes
Reversible Yes, see Write Magic spell, DCC Core Rules
Ritual Spell Yes
Save None
General: This spell only affects magical texts, scrolls, runes, and
other forms of magical writing.
Once the spell is successfully cast, only a Dispel Magic or Read
Magic spell cast upon the writings can remove this spell’s effects. The first time
the caster attempts to decrypt a piece of scrambled writing via Dispel Magic or
Read Magic, their result is compared to the casting check that encrypted the
document. If the Dispel Magic or Read Magic spell’s casting results are greater the
encryption is permanently removed. Failure means the caster cannot try to decipher
that text again until they have gained another level of experience.
This spell requires that a caster focus the encryption spell upon a
writing implement of some kind; quill, bamboo brush, or other such implement. This
token is then swept across the writings to be encrypted.
Only the caster and someone in possession of the enchanted writing
implement can read the scrambled text normally. These tokens can withstand the
passage of time and usually outlast the caster of the encryption spell, but these
tokens can still be destroyed by fire or other deliberate means. If this token is
lost or destroyed then no one but the caster can decipher the coded writings unless
the encryption spell is removed. These tokens dissolve into dust as soon as the
spell’s duration ends.
Manifestation: Roll 1d8: (1) The writing on the protected pages
disappears and will only be revealed by the decryption token and a specific type of
light named during the casting attempt. (2-4) The letters or pictures divide up by
type and form a self-sustaining ecology between wandering herds of consonants being
held in check by predatory packs of vowels; (5-6) Each letter or symbol of the
scrambled writings is set to scrolling at random intervals through all possible
symbols. (7) The text inaccurately translates itself into rude animated pictures;
and if the book contains pictures and diagrams they turn into long winded texts
which misrepresent their true ideas; (8+) The surfaces or pages are covered in
swirling splashes of violent, clashing displays of color which continuously
obscures the writing underneath.
Corruption: Roll 1d8: (1) Caster is incapable of reading any
language. This prevents the caster from relearning lost spells, using runic
alphabets, and using scrolls unless they commit 1 point of spellburn per level of
the spell that doesn’t aid the spell casting check, but they may continue to cast
any other spells they can keep within their memory due to successful casting
checks. They retain the use of wands and the other magical items so long as they
require no use of language to activate. However, they cannot read the labels on
their potions so they must select randomly from their stocks or ask for help. (2)
Caster must succeed at a luck check for each of their magical and mundane scrolls
or they animate and fly away.
(3-4) On a failed luck check 1d3 of the caster’s magic scrolls or
pages from their spell book are erased.
(5-7) The caster develops a strange ability to scramble any text
that they come into contact with; unfortunately, neither the caster nor anyone else
understands the cipher that was used unless they commit 1 point of spellburn for
each level of the spell (or other effect) to use the scroll normally. (8+) Caster
suffers a permanent -1 penalty on all attempts to use any scrolls or to cast the
Encrypt Magical Writing and Read Magic spells; this penalty is cumulative with
successive corruptions.
Misfire: Roll 1d8: (1) Caster stuck speaking in rhymes; suffers a -2
penalty on all casting and communication checks 1d3 days per caster level. (2-3)
Any attempt by the caster to use a magic scroll in the next 24 hours fails
automatically and they must roll on the spell’s misfire table. (4-7) For the next
2d3 hours, whenever the caster speaks, their words appear as glowing text floating
above their heads for a few moments. Only those creatures who can read the
languages the caster is using can understand them. The caster has a -1 penalty to
communication and casting checks. (8+) Caster is blinded for 1d3 hours.
1-3: Spell fails, and worse! Roll 1d6 modified by Luck: (0 or less) Greater
corruption + Misfire + Patron taint (or Spell corruption if no Patron), (1) Major
corruption or Spell corruption, (2-3) Patron taint (or Spell corruption if no
Patron), (4+) Misfire.
4-14: Spell lost for the day.
15 : Partial success - The caster can obscure a first level scroll or its
equivalent for 24hours, +1 hour per caster level. This result isn’t capable of
creating a decryption token and this spell is forgotten.
16-17: The caster succeeds at encrypting a 1st level spell or its equivalent for 1
day, + 1 day per caster level. The caster and the one in possession of the
decryption token are the only ones who may freely read and use the encrypted item
unless the enchantment is broken.
18-21 : The caster succeeds at permanently encrypting a 1st level spell or its
equivalent. The caster and the one in possession of the decryption token are the
only ones who may freely read and use the encrypted item unless the enchantment is
broken.
22-23: As a result of 16-17, but the caster may encrypt a second level spell or 2
first level spells. The duration of the spell increases to 1 week per caster level.
24-26: As a result of 18-21, but the caster may encrypt a second level spell or 2
first level spells.
27-31 : As a result of 16-17, but the caster may encrypt any combination of magic
scrolls or pages totaling no more than 3 spell levels. The duration of the spell
increases to 1 month per caster level.
32-33: As a result of 18-21, but the caster may encrypt any combination of magic
scrolls or pages totaling no more than 4 spell levels.
34-35: As a result of 16-17, but the caster may encrypt any combination of magic
scrolls or pages totaling no more than 5 spell levels. The duration of the spell
increases to 1 decade per caster level.
36-37: As a result of 18-21, but the caster may encrypt any combination of magic
scrolls or pages totaling no more than 8 spell levels.
38-39: As a result of 16-17, but the caster may encrypt any combination of magic
scrolls or pages totaling no more than 10 spell levels. The duration of the spell
increases to 1 century per caster level.
40+ As a result of 18-21, but the caster may encrypt any combination of magic
scrolls or pages totaling no more than 15 spell levels.
First Aid*
Level: 2 Range: Touch Duration: 2d5 minutes, +1 minute / CL Casting Time: 1
round
Reversible No
Ritual Spell Yes
Save N/A
General: The Storyteller should feel free to impose severe casting penalties to
the wizard using this spell to deal with personal injuries. In general the penalty
is at least -1 to the casting check for every 5 points of damage, and special
condition, and broken bone, and missing limb etc. that the caster is suffering
from... assuming they can still cast a spell at all. Otherwise this spell can be
used by arcane casters to heal others as indicated by the casting check results,
and the caster need not have any knowledge of healing nor are any kind of
diagnostics required to use this spell. When the spell check result indicates
multiple available options, the healer makes this choice each time the spell is
cast. The spell acts in this fashion for everyone treated by the caster until the
next time they cast First Aid. The total number of bones that the caster can mend
is fixed by each casting check result and must be divided amongst the treated
victims.
When removing afflictions the caster may choose to remove a different affliction
from each treated creature as long as the affliction is on the list. This spell
cannot restore points lost from a target’s Luck score.
* This spell is intended to help facilitate game environments where there is
limited or no access to potions or divine healing. The Storyteller should feel free
to disallow access to this spell if there is a cleric in the party, or if there are
any other regular sources of healing such as potions, unguents, salves, etc. The
Storyteller may also wish to impose additional costs/ penalties for using this
spell.
Manifestation: Roll 1d6; (1-4) the caster suddenly finds that they have an
intricately decorated leather satchel slung upon a strap over one shoulder or on a
belt around their waist, or it appears at their feet. The bag somehow contains all
the supplies needed to treat all of the creatures the spell allows the caster to
attend, but the bag and its contents disappear and the spell ends after the caster
stops treating the injured, even if there were still uses available. (5) A strange
ghostly mist covers the targets of the spell and is empowered to apply the effects
of this spell to the designated number of creatures. Casters favored with this
manifestation are free to act normally, as this other worldly force tends to the
indicated wounded.
(6+) The creature targeted for healing disappears in a nimbus of sparkling green
light and reappears in the same manner 1d3 turns later healed of such injuries as
the spell table allows. They have no memory of what happened to them while they
were absent other than a vague sense of large gray heads and big black eyes devoid
of pupils.
Corruption: The first time the caster is corrupted by this spell, they lose the
ability to heal naturally and must seek out magical aid. The next time the caster
is corrupted by this spell, the any hit points they receive from magical healing
are reduced by 1 point before being applied to the caster. This penalty is
cumulative upon further corruptions; if the penalty is greater than the number of
hit points gained by the healing check the caster gains no healing from that check.
Misfire : The caster and the intended recipient of the spell. roll 1d5: (1) Take
1d5 points of damage,
(2) Take 1d4 points of damage, (3) Take 1d3 points of damage, (4) Take 2 points
of damage, (5) Take 1 point of damage.
1-2: Spell fails and is forgotten! Roll 1d6 modified by Luck: (0 or less)
Greater corruption + Misfire + Patron taint (or Spell corruption if no Patron), (1)
Major corruption, (2) Patron taint (or Spell corruption if no Patron), (3+)
Misfire.
3-12: Spell fails and is forgotten.
13 : Partial success - There is no immediately apparent effect from casting the
spell other than the fact that the spell fades from their memory. However, when the
wizard wakes up the next morning they find they have healed twice as many hit
points and attribute points as normal. Spell is forgotten.
14-15: Spell allows the caster to draw upon the primal flow of Nature and the
Cosmos; channeling this energy into a minor healing event. The caster may focus the
spell upon themselves or upon one other living creature to restore 2d3 hit points
and the spell ends.
16-19: Spell allows the caster to draw upon the primal flow of Nature and the
Cosmos; channeling this energy into a minor healing event. The caster may focus the
spell upon one target, +1 target per 5 caster levels and may include themselves as
a recipient; restoring 2d4 hit points to each touched creature.
20-21: Spell allows the caster to draw upon the primal flow of Nature and the
Cosmos; channeling this energy into a moderate healing event. The caster may focus
the spell upon one target, +1 target per 5 caster levels which may include
themselves as a recipient; restoring 2d5 hit points to each touched creature.
Alternately, the spell restores 1d3 lost attribute points to those treated by the
caster.
22-25: Spell allows the caster to draw upon the primal flow of Nature and the
Cosmos; channeling this energy into an acute healing event. The caster may focus
the spell upon one target, +1 target per 5 caster levels which may include
themselves as a recipient, choose one:
• Restore 2d6 hit points to each creature treated by the caster.
• Restore 1d3 lost attribute points, +1 point per 5 caster levels to each
creature treated by the caster.
• The caster may choose to reset and mend a total number of broken bones
equal to one bone per caster level. The caster can mend multiple fractures in one
target or fix the broken bones of several injured creatures.
26-29: Spell allows the caster to draw upon the primal flow of Nature and the
Cosmos; channeling this energy into a serious healing event. The caster may focus
the spell upon one target, +1 target per 3 caster levels which may include
themselves as a recipient, choose one:
• Restore 2d7 hit points to each creature treated by the caster.
 • Restores 1d4 lost attribute points, +1 point per 5 caster levels to each
creature treated by the caster.
• The caster may choose to reset and mend a total number of broken bones
equal to one bone mended per caster level. The caster can mend multiple fractures
in one target or fix the broken bones of several injured creatures, including
themselves.
• The caster may choose to restore the health of touched creatures from any
one of the following minor curses, assuming the casting check or DC for that curse
or condition is less than the casting result for this spell: blindness, deafness,
nausea, fatigue, non-magical venom or disease; as well as other similar, but minor
effects.
30-31: Spell allows the caster to draw upon the primal flow of Nature and the
Cosmos; channeling this energy into a critical healing event. The caster may focus
the spell upon one target per 3 caster levels which may include themselves as a
recipient, choose one:
• Restore 2d8 hit points to each creature treated by the caster.
• Restores 1d5 lost attribute points, +1 point per 3 caster levels to
creatures treated by the caster.
• The caster may either choose to reset and mend a total number of broken
bones equal to 2 bones mended per caster level. The caster can mend multiple
fractures in one target or fix the broken bones of several injured creatures,
including themselves. •
• The caster may choose to restore the health of touched creatures from any
one of the following minor or major curses, assuming the casting check or DC for
that curse or condition is less than the casting result for this spell: blindness,
deafness, pain, nausea, fatigue, paralysis, venoms and disease, magical venom and
disease; as well as other similar effects.
32-33: Spell allows the caster to draw upon the primal flow of Nature and the
Cosmos; channeling this energy into a major healing event. The caster may focus the
spell upon one target per 3 caster levels which may include themselves as a
recipient, choose one:
• Restores 2d10 hit points to each creature treaded by the caster.
• Restores 1d6 lost attribute points, +1 point per 3 caster levels per
creature treated by the caster.
• The caster may reset and mend a total number of broken bones equal to 2
bones mended per caster level, mending multiple fractures in one target or fixing
the broken bones of several injured creatures, including themselves.
• The caster may restore the health of touched creatures from any one of the
following minor or major curses, assuming the casting check or DC for that curse or
condition is less than the casting result for this spell: blindness, deafness,
pain, nausea, fatigue, paralysis, turned to stone, venom and disease, magical venom
and disease; as well as other similar effects.
34-35: Spell allows the caster to draw upon the primal flow of Nature and the
Cosmos; channeling this energy into an heroic healing event. The caster may focus
the spell upon one target per 2 caster levels which may include themselves as a
recipient, choose one:
• Restore 2d12 hit points to each creature treated by the caster.
• Restores 1d7 lost attribute points, +1 point per 2 caster levels per
creature treated by the caster.
• The caster may reset and mend a total number of broken bones equal to 2
bones mended per caster level, mending multiple fractures in one target or fixing
the broken bones of several injured creatures, including themselves.
• The caster may restore the health of touched creatures from any one of the
following minor or major curses, assuming the casting check for that curse or
condition is less than the casting result for this spell: blindness, deafness,
pain, nausea, fatigue, paralysis, polymorphed, turned to stone, venom and disease,
magical venom or disease; as well as other similar effects.
36-37: Spell allows the caster to draw upon the primal flow of Nature and the
Cosmos; channeling this energy into an epic healing event. The caster may focus the
spell upon 3 targets per caster level which may include themselves as a recipient,
choose one effect to apply to all 3 targets:
• The spell restores 2d14 hit points and 1d8 lost attribute points +1 point
per 2 caster levels per creature treated by the caster. •
• The caster may reset and mend a total number of broken bones equal to 3
bones mended per caster level, mending multiple fractures in one target or fixing
the broken bones of several injured creatures, including themselves.
Additionally, the caster may restore the health of touched creatures from
any 2 of the following minor or major curses, assuming the casting check for these
curses or conditions is less than the casting result for this spell: blindness,
deafness, pain, nausea, fatigue, paralysis, polymorphed, turned to stone, venom and
disease, magical venom and disease, or reattach severed limbs if they are still
available; as well as other similar effects.
38+ Spell allows the caster to draw upon the primal flow of Nature and the
Cosmos; channeling this energy into a legendary healing event. The caster may focus
the spell upon four targets per caster level which may include the caster as a
recipient. The spell allows the caster to choose any three of the following
options; but the choice of capabilities is made once and applied uniformly to all
targets:
• Pestore 2d16 hit points’ +1 point per caster level to each creature
treated by the caster.
• Restore 2d5 lost attribute points +1 point per 2 caster levels to each
creature treated by the caster.
• The caster may reset and mend a total number of broken bones equal to 4
bones mended per caster level. The caster can mend multiple fractures in the same
target.
• The caster may restore the health of touched creatures from any 2 of the
following minor or major curses, assuming the casting check or DC for that curse or
condition is less than the casting result for this spell: blindness, deafness,
pain, nausea, fatigue, paralysis, polymorphed, turned to stone, venom and disease,
magical venom and disease, re-attaches or re-grows lost limbs; and similar effects.
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Fynderlang’s Forceful Flinger
Level: 3 Range: Varies Duration: 1 hour per caster level Casting Time: 10 minutes
Reversi ble Yes; see Panoramic Projectile Protection
Ritual Spell No
Save None
General: Fynderlang created this spell at the behest of his liege lord, who was too
miserly to spend money on anything he didn’t need to, and who hated the expense and
maintenance required for siege weapons in particular. A wizard may not cast this
spell if they are already using a Forceful Flinger of any type. The wizard creates
a magically enhanced device or creature for throwing stones and other objects that
resembles a sling-shot, catapult, or medieval air cannon, or anything similar,
including strange beasts who throw things at their master’s command. While this
spell is active the caster can cast other spells, but at one step lower on the dice
chain than normal due to the inconvenience of only having one arm and hand
available for casting. The other must continue to hold, or touch, the summoned
device or the leash of the creature they have summoned or they vanish instantly
unless the spell result says otherwise. The wizard may designate someone else as
custodian and master of the Forceful Flinger; but this must be done before the
first time the Forceful Flinger is used. All custodial creatures have their action
dice reduced by one step on the dice chain for any actions that don’t involve
throwing things and taking care of the flinger for the duration of this spell. The
custodial master must also abide by the strictures listed above. If the entry
creates multiple Forceful Flingers, then they are all of the same type.
Summoned creatures always have the ability scores, AC, and saves as the wizard who
created them; but they will have the movement modes and saves as their current
master. These creatures have 3 times their creator’s hit points and may defend
themselves in melee combat using their creator’s base attack value and cause bite
damage by size: medium= 1d6 points, large= 1d8 points, and huge creatures cause
1d10 damage. Summoned devices must fire ammunition provided separately, but the
creature may fire ammunition provided to it or summon a strange projectile once per
round that causes the listed damage.
Manifestation: Roll 1d4: (1) Summoned device or creature burrows its way out of the
ground at the caster or recipients feet. (2) Summoned device or creature is thrown
out of a swirling portal of blue water. (3) Summoned device or creature appear out
of thin air with a small clap of thunder. (4+) delivered to the caster and other
recipients in poorly wrapped and crumpled packages by a strange blue skeleton
wearing a red uniform of some kind that wanders away after everything has been
signed for.
Corruption: Roll 1d8: (1-3) The wizard completes the spell incantation, but rather
than function normally, the spell summons a black sphere with a burning fuse. There
is no time to throw or escape before the detonation of the bomb. It causes 3d4
points of damage to everything within a 15ft radius, but damaged creatures and
items are allowed a DC13 Fortitude save for half damage. (4-7) 1d10 of the casters
fingers reverse the orientation of their joints, the causing a -1 penalty on all
attacks, damages, Agility based activities, and spell casting for each finger
affected. (8+) one of the casters arms shortens by 1d8 inches imposing a -2 penalty
on all attacks, damages, as well as Agility based activities;
Misfire: Roll 1d5: (1) Roll 1d10 to determine how many of the wizard’s fingers fall
off, they re-grow in a painful process that takes 2d3+1 hours: spell and skill
checks as well as attacks are made at least one step lower on the dice chain during
the recovery; Storyteller may impose additional penalties as needed.
(2) For the next hour, 1d10 of the wizards fingers randomly lengthen by 2d6 inches
causing a -3 penalty on casting and skill checks as well as on Agility based
activities; (3) Each round for the next 1d10 round, up to 4 items weighing no more
than 5lbs will launch themselves on random trajectories out to a distance of 10ft
per caster level. They cause no more than 2d5 damage to creatures failing a Reflex
save. (4+) For the next 10 minutes, the wizard must succeed at a Luck check or they
are subjected to random lashes from an invisible whip made of magical force. These
lashes cause 1 point of non-lethal damage per caster level and if the total damage
inflicted meets or exceeds the caster’s total number of real hit points they fall
unconscious 1d5 turns.
1-3: Spell fails and is forgotten! Roll 1d6 modified by Luck: (0 or less)
Greater corruption + Misfire + Patron taint (or Spell corruption if no Patron), (1)
Major corruption or Spell corruption, (2-3) Patron taint (or Spell corruption if no
Patron), (4+) Misfire.
4-14: Spell fails and is forgotten.
15 : Partial success - The caster summons nothing, but the ranges of their
normally fired missiles (Sling, Bow, Crossbow, thrown items, etc.) are increased by
50%. However, the caster suffers a -2 penalty to attacks and damage rolls for melee
attacks while spell is active. Spell is forgotten.
16-17: The caster summons a strange, black metal sling type device. It has a
wire frame which wraps about the user’s forearm; the device may fire any item that
is similar in size and shape to a sling bullet. The range of attacks with this
device is twice the normal range of a sling (80/ 160/ 320ft) causing 2d4 piercing
damage. The thrower makes a normal ranged attack, but they may use their
Intelligence or Agility modifier on the attack; whichever is greater.
18-21 : The caster summons a strange black metal device that resembles a small
crossbow; but without any bow, the device may fire any item that is similar in size
and shape to a sling bullet. The handle grip of the device holds 5 sling stones or
bullet type items and requires 2 hands as well as 2 rounds per shot to reload the
device. The Forceful Flinger may be fired once per round, launching each stone up
to thrice the normal range of a sling (120/ 240/ 480ft) causing 2d4 piercing
damage, +1 point per caster level of its creator. The user makes a ranged attack
with a +1 bonus; however, they may use their Intelligence or their Agility modifier
on the attack, whichever is better.
22-23: The caster summons a strange black metal device that resembles a large
crossbow; but without any bow, the device may fire any item that is similar in size
and shape to a sling bullet. The device may also be used in melee combat as a short
spear causing 1d7 points of damage. The handle-grip of the device holds 25 sling
stones or bullet type items; the device requires 2 hands and 1 round per shot to
reload. The Forceful Flinger may be fired once per round up to thrice the normal
range of a sling (120/ 240/ 480ft) causing 2d4 points of piercing damage, +1 points
per caster level of its creator. Additionally, the user makes a ranged attack with
a +2 bonus; however, they may use their Intelligence or Agility modifier on the
attack, whichever is better. This version may fire volleys of 5 shots in a 450
cone; hitting the first five creatures to fail a DC15 Reflex save within 60ft.
Creatures failing their save take 1d8 points of piercing damage.
24-26: The spell functions as a result of 16-17 for the caster and 1 creature
per 3 caster levels. Alternately, the caster summons a medium sized creature of
random physiognomy. This creature has a leash that the caster must hold or give to
someone else to control. The creature may throw any item that is similar in size
and shape of a grapefruit and up to 15lbs. The creature has a range four times that
of a sling (160/ 320/ 640ft) and may create ammunition causing 4d6 piercing and
bludgeoning damage. Additionally, the thrower makes a normal ranged attack using
1d20, + its master’s normal ranged attack bonus or +3; whichever is greater.
27-31 : The spell functions as a result of 18-21 for the caster and 1 creature
per 3 caster levels and the duration of the spell is doubled. Alternately, the
caster summons a medium sized creature of random physiognomy. This creature has a
leash that the caster must hold or give to someone else to control. The creature
can throw any item that is similar in size and shape to a grapefruit and up to
25lbs. The creature has a range four times that of a sling (160/ 320/ 640ft) and
its summoned projectile causes 4d6 piercing and bludgeoning damage, +2 points per
caster level. The creature makes a normal ranged attack using 1d20, + its master’s
normal ranged attack bonus or +4; whichever is greater. Damaged victims must
succeed at a DC14 Fortitude save or be knocked prone.
32-33: The spell functions as a result of 22-23 for the caster and 1 creature
per 3 caster levels and the duration of the spell is doubled. Alternately, the
caster summons a medium sized creature of random physiognomy. It has a leash that
the caster must hold or give to someone else to control. The creature may throw any
item that is similar in size and shape to a human head and up to 50lbs. The
creature has four times the normal range of a sling (160/ 320/ 640ft) and its
summoned projectile causes 4d8 piercing and bludgeoning damage, +3 points per
caster level of its creator. The creature makes a normal ranged attack using 1d20,
+ its master’s normal ranged attack bonus or +5; whichever is greater. The
projectile is treated as a +1 magic weapon for overcoming damage resistance, etc.
Damaged victims must succeed at a DC16 Fortitude save or be knocked 10ft in the
direction the projectile was traveling; landing prone.
34-35: The spell functions as a result of 22-23 for the caster and 1 creature
per 2 caster levels and the duration of the spell is tripled and the device does
not vanish as long as it is within 5ft of the person to whom it was given.
Alternately, the caster summons a large sized creature of random physiognomy. This
creature has a leash that the caster must hold or give to someone else to control.
The creature may throw any item that is similar in size and shape to a small barrel
and up to 150lbs. The creature has five times the normal range of a sling (200/
400/ 800ft) and summoned projectiles cause 4d8 piercing and bludgeoning damage, +3
points per caster level of its creator. The creature makes a normal ranged attack
using 1d20, + its master’s normal ranged attack bonus or +6; whichever is greater.
The projectile is treated as a +1 magic weapon for overcoming damage resistance,
etc. Damaged victims must succeed at a DC17 Fortitude save or be knocked 20ft in
the direction the projectile was traveling, lands prone, and are paralyzed for 1d8
rounds.
36-37: The spell functions as a result of 22-23 for the caster and 1 creature
per 2 caster levels and the duration of the spell is tripled and the device does
not vanish as long as it is within 5ft of the person to whom it was given.
Alternately, the caster summons a large sized creature of random physiognomy. It
has a leash that the caster must hold or give to someone else to control. The beast
may also act as a mount with movement rates twice those of its master. The creature
may throw any item that is similar in size and shape of a bolder or large chest and
up to 300lbs. The creature has five times the normal range of a sling (200/ 400/
800ft) and its summoned projectiles cause 4d10 piercing and bludgeoning damage, +4
points per caster level of its creator. The thrower makes a normal ranged attack
using 1d24, + its master’s normal ranged attack bonus or +7; whichever is greater
and the projectile is treated as a +2 magic weapon for overcoming damage
resistance, etc. Damaged victims must succeed at a DC18 Fortitude save or be
knocked 30ft in the direction the projectile was traveling, land prone, and are
paralyzed for 2d8 rounds.
38-39: The spell functions as a result of 22-23 for the caster and 1 creature
per 2 caster levels and the duration of the spell is equal to the caster’s level in
days; the device does not vanish as long as it is within 10ft of the person to whom
it was given. Alternately, the caster summons a large sized creature of random
physiognomy. It has a leash that the caster must hold or give to someone else to
control. The beast may also act as a mount with movement rates twice those of its
creator. The creature may throw any item that is similar in size and shape of a
small bolder or large chest and up to 500lbs. The creature has five times the
normal range of a sling (200/ 400/ 800ft) and summoned projectiles cause 4d10
piercing damage, +4 points per caster level of its creator. The creature makes a
normal ranged attack using 1d24, + its master’s normal ranged attack bonus or +8;
whichever is greater and the projectile is treated as a +2 magic weapon for
overcoming damage resistance, etc. Damaged victims must succeed at a DC19 Fortitude
save or be knocked 40ft in the direction the projectile was traveling, land prone,
and are paralyzed for 3d8 rounds.
40+ The spell functions as a result of 22-23 for the caster and 1 creature per
caster level and the duration of the spell is equal to the caster’s level in weeks;
the device does not vanish as long as it is within 15ft of the person to whom it
was given. The weapon imparts a -5 attack penalty and will not fire any shots for
anyone other than the person to whom it was given. Alternately, the caster summons
a large sized creature of random physiognomy. This creature has a leash that the
caster must hold or give to someone else to control. The beast may also act as a
mount with movement rates thrice those of its creator. The creature may throw any
item that is similar in size and shape of a medium sized bolder or small wagon up
to 1000lbs. The creature has six times the normal range of a sling (240/ 480/
960ft) and summoned projectiles cause 4d12 piercing and bludgeoning damage, +5
points per caster level of its creator. The thrower makes a normal ranged attack
using 1d30, + its master’s normal ranged attack bonus or +9; whichever is greater
and the projectile is treated as a +3 magic weapon for overcoming damage
resistance, etc. Damaged victims must succeed at a DC20 Fortitude save or the
victim is turned to stone. The duration of this effect is dependent upon the
victim’s Stamina score: 11 or less = permanent, 12-15 = one month, 16-17 = one
week, 18+ = one day.
SPECIAL: with this result the caster can create one permanent version of the
Forceful Flinger in the 22-23 result. This weapon imparts a -6 attack penalty and
will not fire any shots for anyone other than the weapon’s creator and cannot be
given to another person; the weapon is destroyed with the death of its creator.
Furthermore, this permanent flinger may act as either a short spear or axe that
inflicts 2d4 damage; chosen and fixed at creation. The flinger is considered a +2
magic weapon for purposes of bypassing damage resistance, etc. and has a 35 shot
magazine.
Incomprehensible Babbling
Level: 1 Range: 50ft, +10ft / Caster Level Duration: Varies Casting Time: 1 round
Reversible Yes, see Comprehend Languages spell, DCC Core Rules
Ritual Spell No
Save Willpower save versus the casting check result negates.
General: This spell causes targeted creatures with language use to be rendered
incapable of understanding or communicating with others to varying degrees for the
duration of the spell. This spell applies to non-magical languages, writing, and
comprehension of language depending upon the power of the casting and may only be
cast upon creatures with a language. If communication with the afflicted is still
possible; anyone attempting to communicate with them must succeed at a DC15
Intelligence check. Failure means the person or creature is incapable of
understanding the victim’s attempts to communicate. People enchanted in this
fashion may still communicate normally with the wizard who cast the enchantment.
Special: if the caster chooses, they can use spellburnto make this spell’s effects
permanent on the victim(s). The casting wizard divides the check result by 6 to
calculate the number of points of spellburn to be committed for each target. For
example a result of 32 means that a 5th level caster can effect 4d4+10 creatures
and it will require 5 points of spellburn each to make this effect permanent upon
the victims.
Another wizard may attempt to reverse the effects of this spell by casting the
Comprehend Languages spell upon a befuddled victim. The casting check of the
rescuing wizard must be at least equal to or greater than the casting check that
created the original effect. The victim must be willing to sacrifice a number of
attribute points equal to those used to craft a permanent spell effect. These
points will heal normally.
Manifestation: Roll 1d8: (1-7) Beams of light shoot from the caster’s fingers to
the throats of the victim’s causing them to lose control of their voices. Roll 1d8:
1 = Red, 2= Orange, 3 = Yellow, 4= Green, 5= Blue, 6= Indigo, 7= Violet, 8= Roll
twice; to determine the color of the beams. (8) The victim’s tongues split into
2d12 tentacles that are not under their control for the duration of the spell.
Corruption: The caster is incapable of casting any spell that has a verbal
component because: roll 1d8; (1) Caster’s tongue splits into 2d12 tentacles that
are not under the caster’s control, the caster must spellburn 1 point per level of
the spell to master these tentacles long enough to get through the spell casting
attempt. (2-3) Caster’s mouth seals shut; they lose access to one known spell
listed on Table 1-12, or 1-16 for elves, see DCC Core Rules. This sacrifice removes
from them any need to eat or drink, but they must commit at least 1 point of
spellburn per level of spell they wish to cast. If the caster chooses to sacrifice
a second known spell they can cast their spells normally. (4-7) The caster is
incapable of making anything other than random animal noises whenever they try to
speak unless they succeed at a DC13 Willpower save; success creates the ability to
speak (and cast spells) normally for 5 minutes. (8+) The caster’s normal voice is
replaced by a painful high-pitched squeak that is barely audible to humans but
irritates elves, dogs, and other creatures with sensitive hearing provoking a DC15
Willpower save any time they are within 50ft while the caster is speaking. Failure
means these creatures to attack the caster.
Misfire: The caster is incapable of casting any spell that has a verbal
component because: roll 1d4;
(1) One of the caster’s allies has their tongue split into 2d12 tentacles that
are not under their control for 1d3 rounds, +1 round per caster level. (2) One of
the caster’s allies has their mouth seal shut for 1d3 rounds, +1 round per caster
level. (3) One of the caster’s allies is incapable of making anything other than
random animal noises whenever they try to speak for 1d3 rounds, +1 round per caster
level. (4) One of the caster’s allies has their normal voice replaced by a painful
high-pitched squeak that is barely audible to humans but irritates dogs, and other
creatures with sensitive hearing for 1 round, +1 round per caster level causing
them to panic or attack the speaker if they are within 50ft.
11 Spell fails and is forgotten! Roll 1d6 modified by Luck: (0 or less) Major
corruption + Misfire + Patron taint (or Spell corruption if no Patron),
(1) Major corruption, (2) Patron taint (or Spell corruption if no Patron)
(3+) Misfire.
2-10: Spell fails and is forgotten.
11 : Partial success - If the target of this spell fails its willpower save it is
prevented from speaking in any normal languages for 1d6 rounds; but they may still
write and understand any languages that they know. Spell is forgotten.
12-13: If the target fails its Willpower save it is prevented from speaking in any
normal languages for 1d6 minutes; but they can still write and understand any
languages that they know.
14-17: If the target fails its Willpower save then it is prevented from speaking in
any normal languages for 10 minutes; but they may still write with any languages
that they know and can still understand the words of others.
18-19: The caster may target 1 creature for every two caster levels. Targets who
fail their Willpower saves are prevented from speaking in any normal languages for
1d3 turns; but they may still write with any languages that they know and can still
understand the words of others.
20-23: The caster may target 1 creature per caster level. Targets who fail their
Willpower saves are prevented from speaking in any normal languages for 1d3 turns,
+1 turn per caster level; but they may still write with any languages that they
know and can still understand the words of others.
24-27: The caster may target 1d3 creatures per caster level. Targets who fail their
Willpower saves are prevented from writing and speaking in any normal languages for
2d3 turns, +1 turn per caster level.
Victims cannot understand the words of anyone but the one who cast this spell.
28-29: The caster may target 2d3 creatures, +1 creature per caster level. Targets
who fail their Willpower saves are prevented from writing and speaking in any
normal languages for 2d4 hours, +1 hour per caster level. Victims cannot understand
the words of anyone but the one who cast this spell.
30-31: The caster may target 3d3 creatures, +1 creatures per caster level. Targets
who fail their Willpower saves are prevented from writing and speaking in any
normal languages for 2d4 days, +1 day per caster level. Victims cannot understand
the words of anyone but the one who cast this spell.
32-33: The caster may target 4d4 creatures, +2 creatures per caster level. Targets
who fail their Willpower saves are prevented from writing and speaking in any
normal languages for 2d4 weeks, +1 week per caster level. Victims cannot understand
the words of anyone but the one who cast this spell.
34-35: The caster may target 4d5 creatures, +2 creatures per caster level. Targets
who fail their Willpower saves are prevented from writing and speaking in any
normal languages for 2d4 months, +1 month per caster level. Victims cannot
understand the words of anyone but the one who cast this spell.
36+ The caster may target 4d6 creatures, +3 creatures per caster level. Targets who
fail their Willpower saves are prevented from writing and speaking in any normal
languages for 2d4 years, +1 year per caster level. Victims cannot understand the
words of anyone but the one who cast this spell.
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Lesser Devastation
Level: 3 Range: 150ft, +50ft/CL Duration: 1 round/ CL beyond 5th Casting Time: 10
minutes
Reversible No
Ritual Spell Yes
Save Fortitude save versus the casting check result for half damage.
General: This spell is for arcane casters with a desire to hand out large
amounts of damage at long range and is similar in many ways to the Fireball spell.
The manifestation result will determine the type of energy that the caster summons
forth for all of the effects in the spell table. As such, the different types of
energy have tertiary effects, like setting fires, shattering glass and crystal,
etc. that apply for any manifestation result. Any resistance and vulnerabilities
verses these energies possessed by creatures and objects affected by this spell
will function normally to protect or amplify damage to the creature. When launched
the missile arcs to its target and then detonates to the area allowed by the spell
table entry and specified by the caster; attack rolls may be required. The caster
must always be able to see the intended target, even if this requires a spyglass,
crystal ball, or spell to see the target clearly. Whenever this spell is
successfully cast, the wizard generates the number of missiles noted in the spell
entry. These spheres are thrown by hand, but magically fly to their targets with a
successful ranged attack roll. The range is considered short, unless the target is
beyond longbow range or requires mechanical and/or magical aids to spot the target;
at which point the throw is treated as long range. The caster may gain a bonus to
attack, but they must designate a target for every missile granted by this spell by
the end of it’s duration or the remaining missiles detonate in the same space as
the caster.
Manifestation: (Energy Type) Those who cast this spell find that they are
attuned to a particular type of damaging energy. Roll 1d7 when the spell is
learned, the result is permanent;
(1) Acid - this damage lingers for 1 round per 3 caster levels, but the original
damage result is reduced by half for each additional round. (2) Fire - hair paper,
parchment, cloth, and leather subjected to this damage ignite immediately without a
save causing 1d4 points of additional damage each round until the fuel is consumed.
(3) Sonic - all living creatures within the area of effect are deafened for 1d3
rounds, + 1 round/ caster level unless they succeed at a fortitude save; unattended
glass and crystal objects in the affected area burst. (4) Concussive Force -
creatures and objects that fail their saves are thrown 1d6 x 10ft away from the
center of the blast and will suffer additional falling damage from the secondary
impact per the DCC Core Rules. (5) Ice - the cold damage is so severe that victims
have all movement rates slowed by half for 1 round per caster level. (6)
Electricity - Targets of this damage (even the restless dead) who fail their saving
throws suffer a -2 penalty to initiative and AC from uncontrollable and hyper-
spastic muscles for 1 round per caster level. (7) Roll 1d6 twice, the caster is
attuned to two types of energy and may choose either one of them each time they
cast this spell. The type of energy remains consistent for the duration of the
spell.
Corruption: This corruption effect is cumulative and causes the caster to lose 1
point of any damage resistance they might have versus the type of energy they would
normally summon with this spell; if they have more than one type of energy
resistance available, choose randomly between them. If the caster has no damage
resistance, they become vulnerable to the energy they would normally summon with
this spell and suffer an additional and cumulative +10% damage from attacks with
this energy. Additionally they suffer a -1 penalty on casting checks for, and save
rolls versus spells with this same type of energy.
Misfire : Fumbling the casting of this spell is a hazardous occurrence for
anything unfortunate enough to be caught near the bumbling caster. A wave of the
energy type the caster normally manifests blasts outward in all directions out to a
radius of: roll 1d5; (1) 50ft, (2) 40ft, (3) 30ft, (4) 20ft, (5) 10ft.
All unattended objects, as well as creatures who fail a DC15 Fortitude save take
1d10 points of energy damage, +1 point per caster level; this damage carries with
it the caster’s normal manifestation effect; i.e. acid damage still lingers, but is
diminished by half each round, etc. Those who succeed on their save still take half
damage, but are not subject to the extra manifestation effect. The caster is
completely unaffected by this mishap...
1-3 I Spell fails, and is forgotten! Roll 1d6 modified by Luck: (0 or less)
Greater corruption + Misfire + Patron taint (or Spell corruption if no Patron), (1)
Major corruption or Spell corruption, (2-3) Patron taint (or Spell corruption if no
Patron), (4+) Misfire.
4-14: Spell fails and is forgotten.
15 : Partial Success - the caster summons forth a single mote of energy that may
be launched at a single target within 50ft. The caster must succeed at a normal
short ranged attack roll. The victim suffers 1d4 points of energy damage, +1 point/
caster level. This damage is subject to the caster’s normal tertiary affects. Spell
is forgotten.
16-17 : The caster summons forth a single ball of energy about the size of a
human fist per three caster levels. Detonating out to a diameter of up to 10ft;
causing 1d6 points of energy damage, +1 point/ 3 caster levels to everything in the
area upon impact.
18-21 : The caster summons forth a single ball of energy nearly twice the size
of a human fist per three caster levels. Detonating out to a diameter of up to
10ft; causing 1d7 points of energy damage, +1 point/ 3 caster levels to everything
in the area upon impact.
22-23 : The caster summons forth a single ball of energy the size of a human
head per three caster levels. Detonating out to a diameter of up to 15ft, +5ft per
3 caster levels; causing 1d8 points of damage, +1 point/
3 caster levels to everything in the area.
24- 26 : The caster summons forth a sphere of energy the size of a human head
that per two caster levels and are granted a +1 bonus to their attack roll.
Detonating out to a diameter of up to 20ft, +5ft per 3 caster level; causing 1d10
points of damage, +1 point/ 2 caster levels to everything in the area upon impact.
27-31 : The caster summons forth a sphere of energy twice the size of a human
head per two caster levels and they are granted a +1 to their attack roll.
Detonating out to a diameter of up to 25ft, +5ft per 3 caster levels; causing 1d12
points of damage, + 1 point/ 2 caster levels to everything in the area. The range
of the spell increases to 150ft, +100ft per caster level
32-33 : The caster summons forth a swirling vortex of energy that hovers 5ft
above their heads from which a projectile the size of a small boulder becomes
available every round. The boulder streaks towards the indicated blast point with a
+2 bonus to attack. Detonating out to a diameter of up to 30ft, +10ft per 2 caster
levels; causing 1d14 points of damage, +1 point of damage/ caster level to
everything in the area upon impact. The range of the spell increases to 200ft,
+100ft per caster level
34-35 : The caster summons forth a swirling vortex of energy that hovers 5ft
above their heads from which a projectile the size of a small boulder becomes
available every round. The boulder streaks towards the indicated blast point with a
+2 bonus to the attack. Detonating out to a diameter of up to 35ft, +10ft per 2
caster levels; causing 1d16 points of damage, +1 point of damage/ caster level to
everything in the area upon impact. The range of the spell increases to 250ft,
+150ft per caster level
36-37 : The caster summons forth a swirling vortex of energy that hovers 5ft
above their heads from which a projectile the size of a large boulder becomes
available every round. The boulder streaks towards the indicated blast point with a
+3 bonus to the attack. Detonating out to a diameter of up to 40ft, +15ft per 2
caster levels; causing 1d20 points of damage, +2 points/ caster level to everything
in the area upon impact. The range of the spell increases to 300ft, +200ft per
caster level
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38-39 I The caster summons forth a swirling vortex of energy that hovers 5ft above
their heads from which a projectile the size of a large boulder becomes available
every round. The boulder streaks towards the indicated blast point with a +3 bonus
to the attack. Detonating out to a diameter of up to 45ft, +15ft per 2 caster
levels; causing 1d24 points of damage, +2 points/ caster level to everything in the
area. The range of the spell increases to 400ft, +300ft per caster level
40+ The caster summons forth a swirling vortex of energy that hovers 5ft above
their heads from which two projectiles the size of a huge boulder become available
every round. The boulder streak towards the indicated blast points with a +4 bonus
to the attack. Detonating out to a diameter of up to 50ft, +20ft per caster level;
causing 1d30 points of damage, +3 points/ caster level to everything in the area.
The range of the spell increases to 600ft, +500ft per caster level.

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Magic Hat
Level: 4 Range: Duration: Casting Time: 4 days, + time to design the hat; caster
has time to eat
One hat Permanent and sleep, but must spend the rest of the time casting
the spell. Must
be on the Ethereal Plane to cast.
Reversi )le No
Ritual Spell No
Save N/A
General: As iconic as a wizard’s staff or a book of spells; a wizard’s hat is a
source of identity and a reserve of hidden powers. Whether it is the traditional
conical and brimmed cap of storybook legends or nothing more than a beaten up,
moth-eaten top-hat; these powerful items can be a lifesaver for the wizard who has
taken the time to construct one of these invaluable tools. This spell cannot be
performed as a ritual, even if it could be; the construction of a wizard’s hat is
too personal a process to share with others... especially since the spell will only
produce one hat per casting. A wizard may only create one such hat in their
lifetime. If the hat is lost or stolen, then the caster loses any bonus hit points;
additionally the caster will suffer a -5 penalty to resist the charms, fear
effects, or mental command spells cast by the wizard or creature that has current
possession of the stolen headgear.
The hat’s owner can name an item they wish and reach into the hat; possibly
pulling out the named item; but only once per day per 3 caster levels. These items
may be shared with others and are as real and durable as any other item of their
kind, but only for a short time. Any creatures summoned are fanatical and will obey
suicidal orders. They will disappear after 1 day per caster level of the hat’s
owner; but for magical equipment and living creatures their existence is measured
in hours. Food created is nourishing and pulling a meal from the hat counts as one
use no mater how large. The caster declares the item desired out loud and reaches
into the hat and the player rolls a Luck check. If this check simply fails they
pull nothing out of the hat. If the caster critically fails the check, they must
roll 1d30 modified by luck on table 1-29; pages 130-2. Items and creatures from
this table are the exception to the vanishing rule; all creatures and items from
the Magic Hat Mishaps table are permanent and must be slain or otherwise dealt with
by the caster.
Magic Hats will have guidelines for the height, length, and width set by their
design parameters. These parameters will determine the nature of items and
creatures that can be pulled out safely. The wizard sets these parameters when they
negotiate with the Storyteller during the hat’s construction and design phase.
These characteristics and powers are fixed once the hat is created and do not
increase or advance with the caster’s abilities. A magic hat takes at least 5,000gp
to construct, and requires that the caster commit 1 point of spellburn/ 4 points of
the casting check result to bond the hat to themselves; all but 2 of these
sacrificed points will heal normally. If the casting check result allows for the
inclusion of additional spells, the caster must spend 250gp per level of each
additional spell imbued into the hat; if the caster doesn’t have the cash they can
spellburn an additional point per 100gp that they can’t provide. If the caster is
slain the magic hat crumbles into dust; if the hat is destroyed, the caster takes
4d4 damage and must succeed at a DC25 Willpower save. Failure indicates the caster
takes 2d4 points of Intelligence damage, half of which is permanent and may only be
removed via successful quest or some kind of divine intervention.
The hat will have a number of hit points based upon the casting check result.
On being struck, the caster may choose whether or not to accept damage, let their
hat take some of the damage, or even divide the damage between themselves and their
hat. As long as the hat retains at least 1hp, it retains its powers. Any hit points
lost by the hat must be healed by the Mend spell or by the wizard donating their
own hit points to the hat. The caster may then heal normally with rest and magic.
If the hat possesses an Intelligence score the caster may also spellburn these
points or transfer intelligence damage from themselves to the hat. Any of the hat’s
lost intelligence points may only be healed by the caster donating theirs and then
healing normally. If the hat is reduced to 0 INT, then it loses all its powers
until they can be recovered. Damage and spell resistance granted by this item are
considered natural and will stack with any runic, spell, or natural abilities the
caster may have.
Hats with an intelligence score have no eyes and ears, yet they manage to
perceive their surroundings by tapping into the connection with their creator. A
magic hat will have the same sensitivities and abilities with regard to sight,
sound, and known languages possessed by their creator. The hat may only communicate
telepathically with its creator unless the casting check entry notes otherwise. If
a hat is
imbued with spells it will be able to cast them normally using its own INT bonus
and is considered to have half the caster’s levels for casting power and spell
access. The hat cannot use any of the bonuses or powers that it grants to its
creator and will have its own mercurial magic and manifestations. Corruption and
misfire results are transferred to the hat’s owner. The hat will lose and regain
spells in the same manner as its creator. Magic hats have no need to breathe, eat,
or sleep unless the sleep is required for the regaining spells or for any of the
strictures or taboo's of their creator. They cannot bond with patrons or cast item
creation spells.
Manifestation: The caster of this spell hat will create a magical hat that is made
to the caster’s specifications; at least to the limits of their casting ability and
gold supply, but its arrival and extra powers are somewhat random. Roll 1d20: (1)
Crazed gnomish haberdasher arrives with a hat-box, in addition to any of its other
powers, the hat grants the caster the ability to speak with burrowing mammals at
will.
(2) The magic hat arrives in the talons of an eagle and in addition to its other
powers the hat grants the caster an additional +2 bonus on spot and search checks.
(3) A gaggle of faeries dance and spin around the casting site and weave the hat
from pure starlight and moonbeams; in addition to its other powers the caster is
granted a +2 bonus on saves versus charms and mental compulsions; even of fey
origin. (4) A horde of gibbering demons shape and mold inky, black smoke into the
shape and design of the caster’s hat; which in addition to its other powers, now
grants the caster a +2 bonus on saves versus the powers and spells cast by demons.
(5-16) The hat appears in a puff of smoke and a fanfare of trumpets; but grants no
further benefits other than those listed in the spell table. (17) A leprechaun
strolls by and sees what the caster is up to; he takes the gold and leaves a hat
made to the caster’s specifications. However, any time the caster reaches into the
hat to pull something out, the roll for their Luck check result is reduced by 2
points. (18) The center of the casting diagram erupts with great force as a
glittering shard of silvery crystal forces its way up out of the Elemental Plane of
Earth; it crumbles into chalky dust that leaves the hat in its place. In addition
to its other powers, the hat grants the caster an additional 2 points of protection
on saves versus electricity attacks. (19) A unicorn arrives and touches the caster
with its horn and the hat appears fully formed upon the caster’s head. In addition
to its normal powers, the creator of this hat has the results of any healing checks
or casting checks for healing spells, laying of hands, save rolls for resisting
diseases, etc. increased by 2 points. (20) The casting area is overwhelmed by
shadows from which unintelligible whispers are heard; when the shadows clear the
caster has the hat on their head; they gain a +3 bonus on stealth checks as long as
they are wearing their hat.
Corruption: Any time a spell corruption result is indicated roll percentile dice:
50% or less means the caster’s head increases 30% in size; this reduces the
caster’s AC by 2 and their movement rate by 10ft/ round so they don’t snap their
neck. With 51% + the caster’s head shrinks by 30%; this reduces the casters
Intelligence and Personality scores by 2 points each.
Misfire: Roll 1d5: (1) All ingredients and cash are lost and the caster must start
again after waiting 1d5 years; but the caster suffers a -4 penalty on their next
attempt to cast this spell. (2) Half the gold and ingredients are lost and the
caster must start again; but only after 1 year has passed. (3) One-quarter of the
gold and ingredients are lost and the caster must start again; but only after 1
month has passed. (4) Ten percent of the gold and ingredients are lost and the
caster must start again; but only after 1 week has passed; and the caster will have
a -2 on any future castings of this spell. (5) None of the gold and other
ingredients are lost. The caster must start again; but only after 1 week has passed
and they will suffera -1 on all future attempts to cast this spell.
1-4: Spell fails and is forgotten! Roll 1d6 modified by Luck: (0 or less) Greater
corruption + Misfire + Patron taint (or Spell corruption if no Patron. (1-2) Major
corruption and Patron taint Spell corruption if no Patron), (3-4) Patron taint (or
Spell corruption if no Patron), (5+) Misfire.
5-16: Spell fails and is forgotten.
17: Spell fails, but is retained in memory.
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18-19: Spellburn = 4; hat has 1hp/ caster level. This hat grants 1 point of spell
and damage resistance that are overcome by magic weapons of at least +1 enchantment
as well as damage from divine weapons and spells. When reaching into the hat roll a
Luck check; on success the hat’s owner may pull out one nonmagical item no larger
than the hat. Empty water-skin, rope (10ft), rusty dagger (-1 attack and damage),
one meal of ill tasting but nutritious trail rations, or other such low quality
items.
20-23: Spellburn = 5; hat has 1hp/ caster level. This hat grants 2 points of spell
and damage resistance that are overcome by magic weapons of at least +1 enchantment
as well as damage from divine weapons and spells. When reaching into the hat roll a
Luck check; on success the hat’s owner may pull out one nonmagical item no larger
than the hat. Full water-skin, non-magical unguent or tincture, rope (15ft),
throwing dagger, files, or other small tools other than lock picks, one meal of ill
tasting but nutritious trail rations, or other such low quality items.
24-25: Spellburn = 6; hat has 2hp/ caster level. The hat grants 2 points of spell
and damage resistance that are overcome by magic weapons of at least +1 enchantment
as well as damage from divine weapons and spells. When reaching into the hat roll a
Luck check; on success the hat’s owner may pull out one nonmagical item no larger
than the hat. Full water-skin, non-magical unguent or tincture, bundle of rope
(25ft), dagger, hammer. Small tools including lock picks, bag of nails (50) or
caltrops (25), wholesome but tasteless trail rations for one person for 1 day, or
other such items.
26-28: Spellburn = 7; hat has 2hp/ caster level and an INT score of 9. The hat
grants 3 points of spell and damage resistance that are overcome by magic weapons
of at least a +2 enchantment as well as damage from divine weapons and spells. When
reaching into the hat roll a Luck check; on success the hat’s owner may pull out
1d3 non-magical items no larger than the hat. Full wine- or ale-skin, non-magical
unguent or tincture, bundle of rope (50ft), short sword, heavy hammer, bags of
caltrops (30; 1d5 damage), bundles of arrows (20), bolts (10), a bowl of hot soup
or gruel. The caster may draw forth one normal living mammal, bird, or reptile of
no more than 1 HD; or other such items. The hat is aware of and understands its
environment as well as it can through the connection with its master; granting the
caster a +2 bonus on search and spot checks, as well as on checks to determine if
the caster is surprised.
29-33: Spellburn = 7 or 8; hat has 3hp/ caster level and an INT score of 11. The
hat grants 3 points of spell and damage resistance. That are overcome by magic
weapons of at least a +2 enchantment as well as damage from any divine weapons and
spells of clerics with at least 3 levels of experience. When reaching into the hat
roll a Luck check; on success the hat’s owner may pull out 1d3 items so long as at
least 2 of the item’s dimensions will still fit through the hat-band.
Items may have up to a +1 magical attack and damage bonus; full bottle of fine
wine, brandy, or ale, bundle of silk rope (75ft), long sword, sledge hammer, bag of
caltrops (50; 1d5 damage), bag of horse caltrops (15; 1d8 damage) or bundles of
poisoned arrows (25) or bolts (15); DC13 poison causing 1d4 points of Stamina
damage, a good quality three course meal for two. The caster may draw forth one
small mammal, bird, or reptile with up to 2 HD and INT score of 5; or other such
items. The hat is aware of and understands its environment as well as it can
through the connection with its master; granting a +2 bonus on casting, search, and
spot checks as well as on checks to determine if the caster is surprised.
34-35: Spellburn = 8; hat has 3hp/ caster level and an INT score of 13 (+1
bonus). The hat grants 4 points of spell and damage resistance that are overcome by
magic weapons of at least a +3 enchantment as well as damage from any divine
weapons and spells of clerics with at least 3 levels of experience. When reaching
into the hat roll a Luck check; on success the hat’s owner may pull 1d4+1 items
from the hat so long as 2 of the item’s dimensions still fit through the hat-band.
Items may have up to a +1 magical attack and damage bonus; small cask of fine wine,
brandy, or ale; magical potions that requiring a DC of 20 or less to create, bundle
of silk rope (100ft), long sword, heavy sledge hammer, bag of caltrops (80; 1d5
damage), bag of horse caltrops (25; 1d10 damage), or bundles of poisoned arrows or
bolts (30; with a DC15 poison causing 1d6 points of Stamina damage), a fine quality
five course meal for four. The caster can draw forth one small mammal, bird, or
reptile with up to 3 HD and an INT score of 6; or other such items. The hat is
aware of and understands its environment as well as it can through the connection
with its master; granting a +3 bonus on, search, and spot checks as well as on
checks to determine if the caster is surprised. At creation, the caster may imbue
the hat with one spell of 1st level. This spell is remembered by the hat and
doesn’t count towards the caster’s normal total of memorized spells; but it can be
cast by either the wizard or the hat independently; the hat uses 1d14 as its
casting die and acts on its owner’s initiative. The spell is only lost for the day
if the hat fails its casting check for this spell.
36-37: Spellburn = 9; hat has 4hp/ caster level and an INT score of 15 (+1
bonus); the hat may speak normally with any language the caster knows. The hat
grants 4 points of spell and damage resistance which can be overcome by magic
weapons of at least +3 enchantment as well as damage from any divine weapons and
spells of clerics with at least 4 levels of experience. When reaching into the hat
roll a Luck check; success indicates that the hat’s owner may pull out 1d4+1 items
from the hat so long as two of the item’s dimensions still fit through the hat-
band. Items may have up to a +2 magical AC, attack, and damage bonus damage bonus;
small cask of rare wine, brandy, or ale; magical potions that require a DC of 24 or
less to create, bundle of spider-silk rope (200ft; break DC 20), two handed sword,
Lucerne hammer, 2 bags of altrops (80; 1d6 damage), bag of horse caltrops (30; 1d10
damage), or bundles of arrows or bolts (30; and can bear a DC17poison that causes
1d6points of Strength and Stamina damage), an excellent quality seven course meal
for eight. The caster may now draw forth two normal, or one exotic/magical mammal,
bird, or reptile with up to 4HD and an INT score of 8+; or other such items. The
hat is aware of and understands its environment as well as it can through the
connection with its master; granting a +3 bonus on casting, search, and spot checks
as well as on checks to determine if the caster is surprised. At creation, the
caster may imbue the hat with one spell of up to 2nd level. The hat may cast this
spell with its own action die of 1d16 and acts on its owner’s initiative. This
spell is remembered by the hat and doesn’t count towards the caster’s normal total
of memorized spells; but it can be cast by either the wizard or the hat
independently. The spell is only lost for the day if the hat fails its casting
check for this spell.
38-39: Spellburn = 10; hat has 4hp/ caster level and an INT score of 17 (+2 bonus);
the hat may speak normally with any language the caster knows. The hat grants 5
points of spell and damage resistance which can be overcome by magic weapons of at
least +4 enchantment as well as damage from any divine weapons and spells of
clerics with at least 4 levels of experience. When reaching into the hat roll a
Luck check; success indicates that the hat’s owner may pull out 1d5+1 items which
can be larger than the hat that can be pulled through without damaging the hat.
Items may have up to a +3 magical AC, attack, and damage bonus; suit of armor and
shield, small cask of rare wine, brandy, or ale; magical potions that require a DC
of 28 or less to create, bundle of spider-silk rope (200ft; break DC 22), two
handed sword, Lucerne hammer, 2 bags of caltrops (80; 1d7 damage), bag of horse
caltrops (30; 1d12), or bundles of arrows or bolts (30; and can bear a DC17poison
that causes 1d6points of Strength and Stamina damage), an excellent quality seven
course meal for eight. The caster can draw forth two normal, or one exotic/magical
mammal, bird, or reptile with up to 4HD and an INT score of 8+; and other such
items. The hat is aware of and understands its environment as well as it can
through the connection with its master; granting a +4 bonus on casting, search, and
spot checks as well as on checks to determine if the caster is surprised. At
creation, the caster may imbue the hat with one spell of up to 2nd level. On the
caster’s initiative, the hat may either cast this spell with its own action die of
1d20 or the hat may stretch and attempt to physically attack another creature
within 10ft of the caster. This attack causes 1 point of physical damage per caster
level of the hat’s owner and on a failed DC15 Willpower save the victim suffers 1d4
points of Intelligence damage.
40-41: Spellburn = 10; hat has 5hp/ caster level and an INT score of 18 (+3 bonus);
the hat may speak normally with any language the caster knows and may learn new
ones if the caster hasn’t enough known languages to share. The hat grants 5 points
of spell and damage resistance which can be overcome by magic weapons of at least
+4 enchantment as well as damage from any divine weapons and spells of clerics with
at least 4 levels of experience. When reaching into the hat roll a Luck check;
success indicates that the hat’s owner may pull out 1d5+1 items which can be larger
than the Hat that can be pulled through without damaging the hat.
Items may have up to a +4 magical AC, attack, and damage bonus; suit of armor and
shield, cask of rare wine, brandy, or ale; magical potions that require a DC of 32
or less to create,
2d3 bundles of spider-silk rope (200ft; break DC 24), two handed sword, man-
portable battering ram, small cask of caltrops (1000; 1d7 damage), small cask of
horse caltrops (500; 1d12 damage), or bundles of arrows or bolts (50; and can bear
a DC19 poison that causes 1d8 points of Strength and Stamina damage), an excellent
quality seven course meal for sixteen. The caster may draw forth 3 normal, or two
exotic/magical mammals, birds, or reptiles with up to 5HD and an INT score of 10+;
or other such items. The hat is aware of and understands its environment as well as
it can through the connection with its master; granting a +4 bonus on casting,
search, and spot checks as well as on checks to determine if the caster is
surprised. At creation, the caster may imbue the hat with two spells of up to 3 rd
level. The hat may either cast one of these spells with its own action die of 1d20;
acting on its owner’s initiative, or the hat may stretch and attempt to physically
attack another creature within 15ft of the caster. This attack causes 2 points of
physical damage per caster level of the hat’s creator and on a failed Willpower
save versus a DC of 15 the victim suffers 1d6 points of Intelligence damage.
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42+ Spellbum = 11; hat has 6hp/ caster level and an INT score of 19 (+4 bonus); the
hat may speak normally with any language the caster knows, and telepathically with
other creatures if the caster gives permission. This power may not allow the hat or
caster to read minds; unless ESP is one of the hat’s imbued spells and is cast
successfully per the DCC Core Rules of the ESP spell. The hat grants 6 points of
spell and damage resistance which can be overcome by magic weapons of at least +5
enchantment as well as damage from any divine weapons and spells of clerics with at
least 5 levels of experience.
When reaching into the hat roll a Luck check; success indicates that the hat’s
owner may pull out 1d6+1 items which can be larger than the hat that can be pulled
through without damaging the hat. Items may have up to a +5 magical AC, attack, and
damage bonus; suit of armor and shield, cask of rare wine, brandy, or ale; magical
potions that require a DC of 36+ to create, 2d3 bundles of spider-silk rope (200ft;
break DC 26, the rope is all on one spindle that can hover or attach itself to most
anything. It that has a crank handle to winch the rope in or out with a strength of
20), giant sized two-handed sword, medium sized siege weapon, barrel of caltrops
(2500; 1d8 damage; spot check DC 21), cask of horse caltrops (750; 1d14) or bundles
of arrows or bolts (150; and can bear a DC21 poison that causes 1d10 points of
Strength and Stamina damage), an excellent quality seven course meal for thirty-
two. The caster may even draw forth 3 normal or exotic/magical mammals, birds, or
reptiles with up to 6HD and an INT score of 12+; and other such items.
The hat is aware of and understands its environment as well as it can through the
connection with its master; granting a +5 bonus on casting, search, and spot checks
as well as on checks to determine if the caster is surprised. At creation, the
caster may imbue the hat with three spells of up to 3 rd level. The hat may either
cast one of these spells with its own action die of 1d24 and acts on its owner’s
initiative, or the hat may stretch and attempt to physically attack a creature
within 25ft of the caster. This attack causes 3 points of physical damage per
caster level of the hat’s creator and on a failed DC17 Willpower save the victim
suffers 2d4 points of Intelligence damage.
Table 1-29: Magic Hat Mishaps
On a creature result both wizard and creature roll initiative immediately. The
critter is angry and attacks the caster; it gets a +2 bonus on initiative, attacks,
and damages versus the caster and will pursue them unless the entry states
otherwise.
Irritated Skunk - It pelts the caster and their allies for 1d4+1rds with
stink oil then runs off; see p. 139. Bag of feathers - This appears to be about 5
pounds of chicken feathers.__________________________________
Grasping tentacles (3d5) - The caster pulls one through, but the creature
it’s attached to forever remains a mystery of the inside of the hat; the remaining
tentacles also launch out of the hat and attack. They are 25ft long and have 10hp
each and each counts as a separate creature with a Strength score equal to the
caster’s Strength score. The creature is anchored on its side of the hat and has no
trouble pulling, lifting, or throwing. These tentacles fight the caster and their
allies for 1d4 rounds before retreating, if they ever manage to pull the caster
into the hat (ignoring the size guide lines) the hat and caster disappear. What
happens to them is now the subject of another adventure... roll up a new character
for this one.__________________________________________________________________

Lepus Sicarius - This minor demonic assassin appears to be partially

anthropomorphized rabbit and seems to be composed entirely from black smoke and
shadows congealed into a solid. It is wearing leather armor with a hood and face
mask; this creature has two short swords, a light crossbow, and an array of
strangely shaped bladed throwing irons. The creature rushes passed the caster and
escapes, but not not before leaving a scrap of parchment behind. This notifies the
reader that the critter is off to assassinate someone; the date and time and other
pertinent details are there, but it is up to the caster to decide if he or she is
going to do anything about it. If the ninja bunny succeeds then the deed will
eventually get traced back to the caster. see page
137.__________________________________
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Table 1-29 (cont.): Magic Hat Mishaps
Pot of rotten cabbage stew - There is a lid on the pot, so there is no way
of knowing what’s in it until the caster lifts the lid: but then it is too late.
The cloud of noxious vapors fill the room or the area 20ft from the pot whichever
is smaller. All exposed must succeed at a DC 15 Fortitude save or become nauseated
as long as they are in the cloud and for 2d4 rounds after leaving its influence.
This state causes a -2 on all actions, AC, and Fortitude saves while the creature
suffers. If anything actually eats the stew it acts like a DC20 poison; failure
indicates the creature suffers 2d4 points of Stamina damage; this can be healed
normally.______________________________________________________________
Goblin leaps out - Core Rules, p. 417; the creature will most likely start
begging for mercy, though it will likely turn traitorous given the chance.
Otherwise it tries to escape or attacks if it is cornered.
20ft of Spider silk rope... with a size small hunter-type spider at the
other end. The spider will attack as soon as possible; and it is quite venomous. If
hard pressed or heavily damaged the spider will run away and begin stalking the
caster. See page 140.______________________________________________________
Large venomous snake that attacks caster - The snake is too small to
actually eat the caster and it attacks with a +6 Initiative (includes +2 surprise
bonus), AC 15, 20hp, moves 40ft, and has 1d20 action die. Bite causes 1d4 points of
damage that injects a neuroparalytic venom which causes the envenomed creatures to
suffer 1 point of Agility damage/ turn until they get medical attention. The snake
flees the scene after the first successful envenomation of the caster, or if it is
losing the fight.
Leg from a dead wildebeest - Could be dinner. could be an improvised 2-handed
club that does 1d8 damage for up to 1d3+1 attacks before losing
cohesion.___________________________________________
Ferocious tiger - The tiger attacks and will fight to the death. See page
141.
Locked chest - A sturdy chest that’s 2ft by 1ft by 1ft. There is a DC25 lock
and the chest has 20 hit points. If they manage to get it open roll 1d20: 1-12=
broken stuff, the act of examining/opening the chest destroyed the contents beyond
recognition, but it is useful as kindling; 13-15= 2d14 silver coins: 16-18= 2d16
gold coins, 19-20= 2d20 gems worth 1d4 x 25gp each. Turns to lead in 3d24 hours
Lantern .no wick or fuel
Cloud of butterflies - The caster never actually gets their hand in the hat
because hundreds of butterflies swarm out and create a cloud with a 20ft radius
centered on the hat. This limits vision inside the fluttering cloud to 5ft and
eliminates the ability to engage in ranged combat into or out of the cloud until it
disperses in 1d5+1 rounds. The cloud stays centered on the hat unless the caster or
hat is traveling at more than 40ft/round; if this happens the could disperses in
one round.______________________
Dead cat, stuffed and preserved.
Broken sword - With grip and quillion, it only has 2d3 inches of broken
blade, but functions as a dagger that can’t be thrown
effectively.___________________________________________________________________
Broken sword - Only 2d7 inches of broken sword blade, the caster must succeed
at a Luck check each round or they take 1 point of damage when handling the
blade.________________________
Dead Mice - 3d4
Troop of 3d5 Angry monkeys - Tiny sparkles of light fly from the hat and
land in various places within 30ft. Each mote manifests as a tiny monkey (18 inches
tall) and this troupe of rascals are smarter than normal (see page 144) and
unfortunately for the caster they are angry and have a mean streak. They tear about
the environment for 1d3 turns following the caster and causing mayhem; breaking
things, mixing dangerous reagents, etc. before running
off,_________________________________________________
Shoddy ammunition - 2d5 arrows that aren’t straight; -2 on attack rolls and
damage
Random key - It is an elaborately made, old fashioned skeleton-key; the
problem is that it doesn’t fit any locks owned by the caster or anyone else in the
party. Weighs about 1/3lb, is made of brass, has no gems, or any writing on it to
identify its purpose. However, it is owned by a 7HD devil named Tl’nec G’hor who
wants the key back! If this devil can’t kill the possessor of the key or steal it
from them it will bargain. see page
142._________________________________________________________________
Baby elephant - This cute fellow is a yearling calf and is as tall as a pony,
but much more massive steps out of the hat without damaging the garment. The
elephant will be an impressive specimen of an elephant if it lives long enough to
grow up in 12 to 15 years; life span of up to 60years. The elephant needs about 4
gallons and 40lbs of forage per day. By age 9 he will need 11 gallons of water and
330lbs of food/ day. The elephant considers the caster to be his mother and looks
to the caster for food and Protection. see
page136.__________________________________________________________
Empty barrel - 2 gallons capacity, but has a leak that loses 1 pint of
liquid or granular solids per day.
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Table 1-29 (cont.): Magic Hat Mishaps
Large constrictor snake that attacks caster - The snake is too small to
actually eat the caster and it attack on its initiative using the full bonus of +6
Initiative (including +2surprise bonus), AC 15, 20hp, moves 40ft, and has 1d20
action die. Constriction causes 1d8 points of damage per round it maintains this
hold until it or the owner of the hat is dead. Use the DCC Core rules for
grappling. If forced to flee it will begin stalking the owner of the
hat.___________________________________________________
Medium sized angry dog - This mutt looks pathetic, but it is smarter and more
durable than the average dog; see page 135. It attacks the caster at first, but if
the caster can somehow gain the dog’s trust, it will likely become a staunch
companion... especially if food, shelter, and plenty of combat are offered with
regularity.________________________________________________________________
Potion bottle full of black viscous liquid - It’s actually a 1 pint bottle
of high quality ink (+1 on all writing checks; 200gp); but only players brave
enough to investigate will ever find out. The stuff is non-toxic, but the taste is
positively vile.____________________________________________________________
Animated homicidal doll - This ugly doll carries a strong curse that fills it
with animating magic so it may move and attack with a murderous rage that focuses
instantly on the caster, see page 134. The doll will ‘play dead’ and hopes to be
tossed aside, but if the caster keeps it then the doll’s games begin that much
sooner. The doll will stalk the caster and/or play mind games for as long as it can
and then try to kill the caster. which is the only known method of breaking it’s
curse. If the doll kills the caster then the dead caster’s spirit becomes the next
doll pulled out of a magic hat._______
Carton of 1 dozen rotten eggs - Fairly obvious from the beginning, it is only
if these eggs break that they cause any harm. Brave souls may throw them as an
attack, but any missed shots provoke a Luck check to see if the egg broke in their
hands as they made the attempt. Broken eggs provoke a DC15 Fortitude save for any
living creature with a sense of smell within 10ft or more if down wind. Failure
indicates the victim suffers a -1 penalty to AC, Actions, and skill checks for 2d4
rounds due to nausea and
vomiting.__________________________________________________________________________
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Glass Marbles (3d30) - Each has 1 hit point and they scatter out of the hat
to fill a 50 sq. ft. space centered on the owner of the hat to provoking a DC20
Reflex save any time something tries to move through the marbles; falls cause 1d6
damage, per the DCC Core Rules for falling.________
Angry Dwarven Miner - 4HD retired dwarven warrior who was originally a miner
and who still has all of his equipment. He had decided to go back to mining because
it’s safer and isn’t at all happy to see anyone. He will attack the caster on his
second initiative round if the caster (or one of the caster’s allies) can’t
convince him to do
otherwise.________________________________________________________________
Bouquet of 2 dozen, black sapphire roses - If the caster has the time and
cash to spare, they can try to plant and cultivate these rare beauties. It costs
30gp per month and takes at least 2 months. Each additional month after that grants
a -1 bonus on the caster’s Luck check; maximum of -6 bonus to the roll after 8
months. The caster must spend at least 1 week per month tending to them and at the
end of this time, the caster must succeed at their Luck check, with failure
indicating nothing but dead and shriveled husks where the roses should’ve been. The
caster can make and use any of these tea blends once a month; or just once in the
case of the black root tea, which kills a rose bush. However the caster may brew
any of these teas and sell them to others as long as they have the supply and the
Storyteller agrees. If the caster doesn’t wish to do this there are still enough
roses pulled from the hat to make one dose of any of the following tinctures other
than Black Root.
■ The petals of these roses may be brewed into a tea that is a DC20
cardio-toxin. Victims who fail their Fortitude saves suffer 3d4 Stamina damage
immediately; and in 1d3 hours, they must succeed at a second DC20 Fortitude save or
die as their heart stops.
■ The thorns, brewed into a tea, are a DC18 neurotoxin. When ingested
a failed Fortitude save inflicts 2d4 Agility damage immediately. Half of these
points are lost permanently.
■ The seeds, brewed into a tea, are a DC16 neurotoxin. When ingested
a failed Fortitude save immediately inflicts 1d4 points of permanent Intelligence
damage.
■ Black Root Tea - Processing the cleaned root bundle will result in
a brew that can cure the imbiber of any disease or poison, or a total of 1d3
corruptions, mutations, or major curses... if they survive. The imbiber must
succeed at a DC15 Fortitude save or the tea kills them and renders the body
unrecoverable via normal or magical means.
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Type Construct
Size Tiny, Humanoid
Reach 0ft
STRength 13/ +1
AGILity 18/ +3
STAMina --
INTelligence 10
PERsonality 13/ +1
LUCK No
Action Die 1d20, 1d14
Lift 130lbs
Drag 260lbs
Carry 130lbs
Speed (Land) 10ft
Run 65ft/round
Sprint 130ft
Speed (Swim) No
Initiative +3
AC 16
HD 5d8
Attack Die
(Melee) 1d20+2,
2@1d14+2
(Bite) 1pt
(Dagger) 1d3+1

(Ranged) 1d20+4
(Thrown item; Damage by item
15/ 30/ 45ft)
Crit Die & Table 1d10/ III
Fortitude +2
Reflex +5
Willpower +3
Alignment: Lawful
General Information:
These diabolical dolls are pathological killers with no sense of guilt or remorse.
They are tormented fragments of soul trapped into the body of a doll that is
humanoid and no more than 2ft tall. This tortured soul can only gain its freedom by
killing the wizard who drew the doll from a magic hat, but their own twisted nature
compels them to play mind games with the victim for a few days or even weeks if
possible. They are of nearly any description the Storyteller wishes, but they are
always armed with a dagger of some kind. They have normal human vision and hearing,
but lack a sense of touch or smell and feel no pain. The doll knows most of the
basic skills and can read and write any language that the caster knows. However the
doll isn’t able to learn new languages or skills. They have no ability to heal and
cannot cast spells nor use potions, magic hats, or scrolls. Though, they can use
wands, swords, and other magic items if they are small enough. If the doll kills
the creator of the hat, the doll disintegrates unless the doll chooses to stay
animated by killing one wizard on the new moon every month.
Attack Profile:
Sick and twisted... They will stalk their victim for a couple of days while they
learn the strengths and weaknesses of their chosen victim and their allies. The
doll will keep showing up in random places and pretending to be a normal doll until
the caster notices the pattern... then it disappears for a little while to plan the
attack. These dolls aren’t stupid, and they know how to use any weapon that a
wizard can use. These homicidal creatures have a creative flair for improvisational
weaponry and ignore any penalties for using a weapon or item for which they have no
training, or isn’t normally considered a weapon. The Storyteller has the final say
on what will work as a weapon and its function.
Special Powers:
Constructed - This construct counts as a medium sized creature for lifting and
carrying They can use their run and sprint actions at will and do not need to roll
fortitude checks to attack after running and sprinting. They add 10 when rolling
for its hit points.
Immunities & Vulnerabilities:
Constructed - The doll is also immune to anything that requires a fortitude save
except from acid or fire; which inflicts an extra 50% damage. This construct only
takes half damage from non-magical weapons, and doesn’t need to breathe,eat, or
sleep.
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Type Dog
Size Small
Reach 5ft
STRength 10
AGILity 14/ +1
STAMina 14/ +1
INTelligence 9+2d5
PERsonality 11
LUCK 9
Action Die 1d16
Lift 10lbs
Drag 30lbs
Carry 20lbs
Speed (Land) 30ft
Run 100ft/ rd, 112 min
Sprint 220ft
Speed (Swim) No
Initiative +1
AC 12
HD 2d4+2
Attack Die 1d16
(Bite) 1d5
Crit Die & Table 1d8/M
Fortitude +2
Reflex +2
Willpower +1
Alignment: Neutral General Information:
This mongrel has the gleam of intelligence in its eyes and is exceptionally
angry. Both the caster and the dog roll initiative for combat. If the caster
manages to subdue the dog without hurting it too badly or somehow manages to charm
the critter; then it is possible to tame this mutt and possibly even train it. In
order to win the dogs loyalty the caster must not attack, or allow anyone else to
attack the dog. They can trap the dog and feed it for a few days, use a charm
spell, or any other method deemed appropriate by the Storyteller and the situation.
The offering of desirable food will provoke a DC13 Willpower save by the hound to
resist the temptation. The dog gets a +1 bonus to this save per point of damage it
has suffered.
Attack Profile:
Devoid of a pack this hound tries to get behind the caster and attack from the
flanks using speed and agility to maximum advantage. The dog is always moving and
trying to keep the caster off guard. If the dog loses half its hit points, it
immediately burns one point of intelligence and goes berserk... and cannot ever be
charmed or tamed by anyone’s efforts.
Special Attacks:
Locking jaw - any time the dog gets a maximum result for its attack roll, or
maximum damage from its attack, the dog’s jaw clamps down and locks into place. The
victim suffers automatic bite damage at the start of each round, but they can
attempt a Strength check against a DC of 10, +1 per point of damage dealt each
round to escape.
Berserker - This canine can burn one point of intelligence per combat and gain a
+1d6 bonus to attacks and damage for the duration of the combat. Afterwards, the
hound must succeed at a DC15 Fortitude save or suffer 1d3 points of damage.
The burned points heal normally with rest or magic. During this frenzied state it
gains a +5 bonus on willpower saves versus charm and fear spells or other similar
magic.
Special Powers:
Scent Tracker - gains a +4 bonus to spot and search checks involving odors.
Overpowering scents from spells, natural attacks, or other sources act like bright
lights or fog, and the dog has a -1 penalty on saves versus airborne toxins.
Excelent runner - this hound can can use their sprint and running abilities a total
of 3x per day. It gets a +1 bonus to running and sprinting Fortitude saves.
Intelligence - this hound knows everything the hat’s creator knows, including
languages, but it cannot speak.
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Elephant, Baby
Alignment: Lawful General Information:
This cute little guy is 1 year old and about the size of a pony, standing about 4ft
tall at the shoulders and it is about 5ft long counting its trunk. This grey mass
of affection sees the caster as its mother and assuming the wizard survives the
destruction of their hat... they can raise this creature and train it to such tasks
as the caster wishes. This elephant is smarter and wiser than normal, and the
player rolls randomly to determine if it is male or female. By tradition, only
males can be trained for war, and females are trained for industry and transport
because they will normally flee before a charging male elephant. However, if the
caster is not likely to face any other elephants in combat this is hardly an
obstacle, and the Storyteller can choose to ignore this trait. If the caster can
keep the elephant alive to the age of 5, it will count as a juvenile and be
considered size large. The creature is full grown by the age of 12 and is size
Gargantuan; see Critters, Creatures, & Denizens p. 92 for more details.
Attack Profile:
The elephant hides behind the caster or runs away unless it gets cornered. Then it
fights as best it can.
Special Attacks:
Trunk Constriction - any time the elephant rolls the maximum value for its attack
with this appendage, they succeed at grabbing the target. They can apply one point
of damage at the start of each round and the victim is allowed a Strength check
versus a DC of 12 to escape the hold.
Special Powers:
Tool Users - Elephants are intelligent and this one even more than normal; the
caster gains a +2 bonus on training rolls with this creature and it may be given up
to 3 class levels as a warrior or trained to a specific purpose with the
Storyteller’s permission, but it will take a lot time and money. The elephant will
need to be at least a juvenile to be fully trained and effective in combat.
Trunk - An elephant’s trunk has the manual dexterity to pluck the petals from a
flower, and it will have tremendous strength:
+1 on Strength & Agility checks.
Beast of legendary proportions - It will be one size larger than other adults of
its kind when fully grown and its normal hit die type as well ; all of its damage
dice are increased by 1 step on the dice chain compared to a similar adult
creature.
Immunities & Vulnerabilities:
Poor Runners - Elephants cannot sprint, but may charge up to twice their land speed
when attacking and run 2x per day. However, when unencumbered they can walk for up
to 14 hours without becoming fatigued.
Size Medium
Reach 5ft
STRength 15/ +1
AGILity 12
STAMina 13/ +1
INTelligence 6/ -1
PERsonality 10
LUCK 9
Action Die 1d16
Lift 150lbs
Drag 450lbs
Carry 150lbs
Speed (Land) 30ft
Run 70ft/ rd, 65min
Sprint No
Speed (Swim) No
Initiative +0
AC (Thick hide; +4) 14
HD 5d12+5
Attack Die 1d16+2
(Trunk constriction) 1d3+1
(Tusks) No
(Kick) 1d4+1
(Trample) 3d4+3
Crit Die & Table None
Fortitude +3
Reflex +2
Willpower +1
Minlor Demon, Lepus Sicarius

Alignment: Chaotic
Type Minor Demon
Size Small
Reach 5ft
STRength 10
AGILity 18/ +3
STAMina 13/ +1
INTelligence 13/ +1
PERsonality 16/ +2
LUCK 2d6+6
Action Die 1d20, 1d16
Lift 50lbs
Drag 100lbs
Carry 50lbs
Speed (Land) 30ft
Run 120ft/ rd, 130min
Sprint 300ft
Speed (Swim) No
Initiative +3
AC (Leather) 15
HD 5d6+5
Attack Die
(Melee) 1d20+1,
2@1d16
(Kick) 1d4
(Short 1d6
Sword)
(Ranged) 1d20+4,
2@1d16+4
(Throwing blades only)
1d5+ poison
(Blowgun) Range (20/ 40/ 60ft)
(Triangular 1d4 + special;
throwing blades) range (25/ 50/ 75ft)
Crit Die & 1d20/ III
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Fortitude +3
Reflex +5
Willpower +5
General Information:
When the caster reaches into the hat, nothing but a horrible cloud of smoke comes
billowing out. This cloud congeals into a vaguely humanoid rabbit about 4ft tall.
Its face and other features are somewhat sparse and have an unfinished look, but
its weapons and leather armor seem real enough. It ignores everyone and scampers
off at top speed, leaving behind only a tattered note. This parchment has the name
and details of the assassin’s target(s). However, in this special case they are
unbound and completely ignore the summoner... unless its mission fails.
 Attack Profile:
This dark and evil denizen of forgotten dimensions is a demonic assassin. Usually
summoned by a wizard who gives the demon its target(s). If under the control of a
wizard, the Lepus Sicarius then pursues its target relentlessly and returns to the
nether dimensions whence it came. They always plan their assassinations, but are
capable of improvising. They attack from the shadows and act as chaotic thieves
would in most circumstances for the purposes of skills and bonuses.
They can run or sprint normally a total of 2x per day.
Special Attacks:
Drain Attack - Instead of damage, the physical non-weapon attacks of this demon
provoke a DC 12 Willpower save or the victim is drained of 1d3 points of
Personality score. Additionally the victim has a cumulative -1 action penalty from
fear for as long as the combat lasts, +1d3 rounds if they survive the attack.
Poison - even 1 point of damage from their endless supply of blowgun darts
provokes a DC13 Fortitude save or the victim suffers 1d4 points of Agility damage
every 10 minutes until the poison is nullified by healing magic or first aid.
Multiple ranged attacks - As long as the demon is using its endless supply of
special triangular throwing blades, it may throw two of them in the same round at
different targets. It must roll 1d16+4 (plus any modifiers) on each attack. With 10
minutes of effort they can be coated in blowgun poison, or
turned into incendiary devices or smoke-bombs. Both with a 20ft radius. The
incendiary causes 1d6 fire damage and the cloud lingers for 1d6 rounds or as
determined by the strength of the local winds.
Special Powers:
Anthropomorphic - This animal is now considered a biped and it will have a hand
on each arm with at least 3 fingers and an opposable thumb. It has the ability to
think and speak like any other sentient species; it knows any languages and general
knowledge possessed by the creature that brings it to the Material Plane.
Jumping Prowess - Like the rabbits these demons are patterned after, they are
superb athletes and can make huge leaps. With a successful vertical leap, multiply
the action die result by 2 to figure out the distance in feet. With a successful
horizontal leap, multiply the action die result by 4 to figure out the distance
covered in feet. This demon doesn’t need any kind of running start for jumping.
Speedy - This critter still moves as a quadruped when running or sprinting in order
to take advantage of their large rear legs and the natural leaping/ running
abilities of its genetic heritage. It can have nothing in its hands when running or
sprinting.
Luck - This demon has a Luck score, but may not burn any points to alter its fate.
Any modifier is applied to the demon’s back stabbing attacks, initiative, and its
stealth checks.
Immunities & Vulnerabilities:
Hydrophobic - They must succeed at a DC15 Willpower save to avoid running away from
large amounts of water, streams, or lakes, etc. At least a full bucket of water is
needed to be an effective deterrent.
Vulnerable to water - Water acts as an acid upon these creatures of the Nether
Darkness. Any contact causes 1 point of acid damage and it does 1d4 points of acid
damage per quart splashed upon this foul creature. Full immersion inflicts 1d8
points of acid damage per round; no save.
Dependency - Must feed upon the emotion of fear. They must drain 1 point of
Personality score for each of its hit dice for every 24 hours of its existence.
Failure to meet this quota means the Lepus Sicarius loses 1 hit die for each point
that it didn’t get; and so on until it withers away or succeeds at its mission.
Most importantly, these hit dice are not returned via any form of healing and
eventually the demon will be slain or dissipated from hunger. There is a special
case with a Lepus Sicarius in that this minor demon is bound to the creature which
summons this fell spirit. The summoner has vivid nightmares of the demons
activities, and if the demon has no other targets, it will drain any needed
Personality score points from the caster. This connection spans all Planes and
distances and cannot be blocked except by divine intervention; it is only severed
by the death of the demon or the one who summoned it into being.
Skunk, Irritated
Type Animal
Size Tiny
Reach 0ft
STRength 3/ -3
AGILity 16/ +2
STAMina 9
INTelligence 2/ -4
PERsonality 13/ +1
LUCK 9
Action Die 1d14
Lift 3lbs
Drag 6lbs
Carry 6lbs
Speed (Land) 10ft
Run 15ft/ rd, 72 min
Sprint 35ft
Speed (Swim) No
Initiative +2
AC 15
HD 2d6
Attack Die
(Melee) 1d14-3
(Bite) 1pt
(Ranged; 25ft) 1d14+2
(Musk DC) 13
Crit Die & Table None
Fortitude +1
Reflex +3
Willpower +2
Alignment: Neutral General Information:
The caster reaches into their hat and pulls out a skunk by its tail instead of
whatever it was they were trying to pull from the hat.
Attack Profile:
Usually pacifists and loners, the caster has grabbed this skunk by the tail and
this tiny mammal is rather irritated by this treatment.
It automatically hits the caster with the first volley of musk oil on its
initiative. It will then spend 1d4+1 rounds, splashing musk oil attacks at other
targets if available. Skunks may use their run and sprint actions a total of 2x per
day.
Special Attacks:
Skunk Musk - this vile substance smells so bad, that it makes 200 of the most
putrid corpses rotting in a bog seem like a bed of roses by comparison. This is a
ranged attack that can be fired as a 25ft line and coating the first thing in its
path; target gains no benefit from armor or shields. Anything coated by the musk
emanates a 10ft radius stench for 2d3+1 days. Victims of this attack must succeed
at a DC13 Fortitude save at initial contact. Failure indicates that the victim
loses 1d6 rounds to violent nausea. After the first 1 to 6 rounds of vomiting has
passed, the victim must roll the fortitude save every time the victim of this
attack tries to concentrate on skills, casting, or eating. The DC for these
additional Fortitude save rolls drops by 1 for every day that passes. Unless
everyone is in a confined or enclosed space with the victim of the skunk musk
attack only the affected creature and anyone within 10ft them are required to make
saves. Furthermore, the victim of the skunk musk attack and their equipment are
easy targets for creatures tracking by scent. Alchemists and healers can create an
ointment that will remove the stench. It is a paste of tomatoes and rare salts that
only takes 10 minutes to create with a DC8 Intelligence check; assuming the
ingredients can be found.
Immunities & Vulnerabilities:
A skunk’s musk has no effect upon Oozes, Owls, Trolls, or any other creatures
without a sense of smell, or who do not need to breathe.
Spider, Vicious jumping
Alignment: Chaotic General Information:
The patterning and coloration of this arachnid matches that of the caster’s hat.
This is one of the many spiders that supply the spider-silk rope that gets pulled
from powerful magic hats. It has grown weary of its endless labors and decided to
crawl out of the nearest magic hat and attack the caster.
Attack Profile:
Both caster and spider roll immediately for initiative as it scuttles its way out
of the hat and attacks the caster. It will attempt to envenom the wizard as quickly
as possible then it will wrap up the caster and feed on his or her corpse for as
long as possible, assuming there aren’t other targets to be avoided or dealt with.
Spiders use their Agility bonus for all attacks if it is greater than their
strength. If hard pressed or severely damaged it will run away, but stalk the
wizard until one of them is dead. This creature can use it sprint and run actions a
total of 2x/day.
Special Attacks:
Venom - Acidic Neurotoxin (paralytic) - On a failed fortitude save the victim
suffers 1d4 acid damage and loses 2 points of Agility score as well as 5ft of
movement speed. Victims continue to lose 2 Agility points and 5ft of movement every
turn until the venom is nullified in the normal manners available.
Special Powers:
Jumping Spider - This critter can leap up to 350ft and make a single attack; then
it must spend 2 rounds standing still while recovering hydraulic pressure. During
this time it may only defend itself, and this mode of travel is usually reserved
for escapes. Jumping spiders have excellent vision and it requires a successful
DC18 Stealth check to hide from, sneak past, or surprise them. They also gain a +3
bonus to spot, search, and jump checks.
Webs - This spider only makes utility webs for safety lines while climbing and for
nest construction. They aren’t sticky enough for use in combat... this spider hunts
its prey.
Type Spider
Size Small
Reach 5ft
STRength 10
AGILity 17/ +2
STAMina 9
INTelligence 2/ -4
PERsonality 9
LUCK 9
Action Die 1d16
Lift 20lbs
Drag 80lbs
Carry 50lbs
Speed (Land) 35ft
Run 120ft/rd, 81min
Sprint 225ft
Speed (Swim) No
Initiative +2
AC (Chitin; +3) 15
HD 3d6
Attack Die
(Melee) 1d16+3
(Fangs) 2d6+ special
(Kick) 1d4
(Web brake DC) 15
(Venom DC) 17; Neuro-paralytic
Crit Die & Table None
Fortitude +2
Reflex +4
Willpower +2
Tiger, Ferocious
Type Cat
Size Large
Reach 5ft
STRength 20/ +5
AGILity 19/ +4
STAMina 15/ +1
INTelligence 4/ -2
PERsonality 8/ -1
LUCK 3d4+6
Action Die 1d20
Lift 60lbs
Drag 240lbs
Carry 400lbs
Speed (Land) 90ft
Run 400ft/rd, 30min
Sprint 800ft
Speed (Swim) 30ft
Run No
Sprint No
Initiative +4; +6 w/ surprise
AC (Thick Hide; +2) 15
HD 6d10+5
Attack Die
(Melee) 1d20+7
2@1d16+7
(Bite) 1d10+5
(Claw) 1d7+5
(Disembowel) 2d7+10
Crit Die & Table 1d12/ M
Fortitude +4
Reflex +7
Willpower +2
General Information:
With their distinctive orange and black striping, you’d think that the tiger’s
nearly 10ft of length would be easy to see. However, in their natural habitat they
are nearly perfectly camouflaged amongst the tall marsh grasses and dark jungle
underbrush they prefer. This tiger was forced to start its life inside the caster’s
hat and is in a very sour mood when it pounces upon the caster. The hat remains
intact as the ferocious feline attacks with a successful Luck check.
Attack Profile:
Tigers are ambush hunters that stalk the tall grasses and jungles of temperate and
tropical regions. Tigers are solitary by nature and unlike most cats, tigers are
excellent swimmers and will inhabit marshes and swamps that other big cats avoid.
This one gets to pounce out of the wizard’s hat. The tiger gets a +2 surprise bonus
to initiative when it surprises its targets because no one ever expects a tiger to
leap out of their hat... until it happens. The tiger is insane and will fight to
the death; if driven off it will stalk the wizard until one of them is dead.
Special Attacks:
Disembowel - If the tiger hits with two claw attacks on the same creature in the
same round, the tiger can also make a free attack using both their hind paws at the
same time to rake at the victim for additional 2d7+10 slashing damage. A successful
disemboweling attack provokes a DC15 Strength check by the victim to keep from
being knocked to the ground and pinned from the damage and force of the tiger’s
attack.
Special Powers:
Low light vision - A cat’s vision isn’t impaired as long as there is at least
starlight available.
Lucky - A cat gets to add its Luck bonus (if any) to its hit points per level and
on its save rolls.
Stealthy - A cat’s action die is increased by one step on the dice chain for any
stealth checks; and by two steps on the dice chin if tall grass or marsh-like
environments.
Immunities & Vulnerabilities:
Poor runners - Cats are extremely agile and have explosive quickness, but most of
them have no running stamina worth mentioning and the tiger is no exception. Most
cats will give up the chase if they fail to catch the target within the first 300ft
of a sprint unless they have a clear advantage over their prey or the tiger is
starving. They can use either their run or sprint actions a total of 1x per day
Tl’nec G’hor
Type Devil, 7th Kingdom
Size Medium, Humanoid
Reach 5ft
STRength 20/ +5
AGILity 13/ +1
STAMina 13/ +1
INTelligence 16/ +2
PERsonality 13/ +1
LUCK 13/ +1
Action Die 1d20,1d10
Lift 300lbs
Drag 600lbs
Carry 300lbs
Speed (Land) 40ft
Run 300ft/rd, 117min
Sprint 540ft
Speed (Swim) No
Speed (Fly) 400ft
Acceleration 190ft
Deceleration 380ft
Glide No
Hover 5 rounds
Initiative +1
AC (Thick skin; +5) 16, +2 when flying
Damage Reduction 7
Spell Resistance 7
HD 7d8+7
Attack Die
(Melee) 1d20+7
1d10+7

(Bite) 1d4+5
(Claw) 1d6+5
(Tail Sting/ DC) 1d6 Stamina/ DC17
(Pitchfork) 3d4+5, special
(Ranged) 1d24+3
(Spells) As 7th level Wizard
Crit Die & Table 1d12/ DN
Fortitude +4
Reflex +4
Willpower +4
Alignment: Lawful General Information:
This devil is light blue, has the body of a man, the head of a beetle, and the
wings of a bat. This devil’s multifaceted eyes are in all colors of the rainbow;
but they shift and change over time to create an odd yet mesmerizing shimmering
pattern that hovers on the edge of comprehension. Devils are utterly lawful in
their behavior and can be bound by their promises; but they are also cruel and
wholly devoid of compassion or anything good. It communicates telepathically with
any creature that has a language so long as the creatures are within 100ft of
Tl’nec G’hor. This ability also means that this devil can cast its spells non-
verbally and devils cast spells without any mercurial magic results. This devil
becomes interested in the caster only because they have pulled a certain key out of
their magic hat. This key is useless to the caster, but it can unlock and by-pass
every door and trap inside this devil’s personal fortress within the 7th Kingdom of
Hell. The caster is completely ignorant of this unless they spend 2 months studying
in a well-stocked library; succeed at a Detect Magic spell with a result of 25 or
better, or some other similarly powerful method such as consulting their patron.
Attack Profile:
This devil will use its invisibility power to observe the one who holds the key for
a few days or weeks before deciding what to do about this theft of its property. If
Tl’nec G’hor thinks it is possible to take the key by force, or trickery, then it
will do so. This devil will bargain only if it must, and even then it will twist
the promise or vow as much as it can without breaking the letter of the contract.
Tl’nec G’hor gets to actions every round in addition to its movement, it leads off
an attack by becoming visible somewhere within 40ft of the intended victims;
attempting to ensnare them with the hypnotic shimmering lights of its multifaceted
eyes as a free action. It then uses spells to attack any who aren’t hypnotized by
this initial assault. It knows how to use any weapon that a wizard can use, but it
doesn’t have any natural ranged attacks other than spells; as the pitchfork is too
valuable to be thrown as a weapon. Tl’nec G’hor will enter into melee combat if it
must, but will use its hovering and powers of flight to gain a +2 bonus to armor
class for as long as it can; not factored into the listed AC.
Special Attacks:
Hypnotic Gaze - This affects all living creatures within 40ft of the devil so long
as they can see its eyes. Creatures with less than 4HD or class levels receive no
save and are catatonic for 1d3 turns. Creatures with 5-6HD or class levels must
succeed at a DC19 Willpower save or they are overwhelmed by a peaceful lethargic
feeling and sit down; unable and unwilling to defend themselves for 10 rounds.
Creatures with 7+ hit dice or class levels must succeed at a DC15 Willpower save or
they are paralyzed for 1d3 rounds.
Tail Sting - Has a range of 10ft, those who fail their fortitude save versus the
venom suffer 1d6 points of Stamina damage. This damage can only be cured by a
cleric of at least 5 levels.
Pitchfork - Attacking with this two-handed weapon allows Tl’nec G’hor to hit
targets 10ft away, and this weapon cause’s double damage versus chaotic as well as
charging opponents. The tines of the fork are barbed; causing half of the previous
attack’s damage when pulled out of the victim. So, if the initial attack causes 11
points of damage then pulling it out of the victim will cause an additional 6
points of damage.
This weapon is a +2 weapon for attacks and damages as well as overcoming damage
resistance; this bonus is not figured into the stat block. Tl’nec G’hor usually
leaves the weapon embedded in his victims so as to provide a convenient means of
controlling the victim’s actions if they fail a willpower save versus the initial
damage caused by the weapon; otherwise both entry and exit wounds are delivered as
one damage total each time the weapon hits a victim. Sentient creatures slain by
this weapon have their souls harvested for use by Tl’nec G’hor on a failed DC17
Willpower save.
Special Powers:
Invisibility - This devil can become invisible at will, but the effect is ended as
soon as it attempts an attack and it takes 1d4 rounds before the power may be
invoked again in.
Spells known (11); This devil can make one casting check each round and one other
non-spell casting action plus its movement each round. Devils are so extremely
lawful that they do not suffer from mercurial magic, corruptions, or taints. They
must expend one captured soul per level of the spell they want to cast and the
spell check always succeeds. For each additional soul used to cast a spell beyond
what is required, add 3 to the casting check result; maximum of +15 bonus, and
Tl’nec G’hor starts an encounter with 4d8+7 souls. A casting check requires the use
of the devil’s action die and the spell manifests with a result equal to the
minimum needed to succeed for that spell + 9. The casting totals for this devil are
listed with each spell level below and it cannot cast spells with its second action
die. These are the only spells that this devil will know unless it gains more hit
dice; though most devils are able to use magic items.
4th Level (27) - Weakening, Control Fire
3rd Level (25) - Dispel Magic, Paroxysm, Turn to Stone
2nd Level (23) - Knock, Locate Object (gets a +J bonus when looking for the key to
his fortress), Wizard Lock 1st Level (21) - Magic Missile, Magic Shield, Pilfer
Voice
Supernatural Prowess - Tl’nec G’hor counts as a large sized creature for lifting,
dragging, and movement. Immunities & Vulnerabilities:
Damage resistance - Applies to all attacks and is only overcome by weapons of at
least a +2 enchantment, or weapons created specifically to fight creatures of law
or devils, or the spells of clerics of at least 5th level as well as angels and
other devils of greater hit dice.
Spell Resistance - Enemy spell casters subtract 7 from their casting check totals
when casting a spell that specifically targets the Tl’nec G’hor; this reduction can
cause misfires and critical failures. This resistance is overcome by the spells
cast by clerics of at least 5th level as well as angels and other devils of greater
HD

Troop of Angry Monkeys

Type Monkey Troop
(3d5) leader (1)
Size Tiny Tiny
Reach 0ft 0ft
STRength 6/ -1 9
AGILity 18/ +3 19/ +4
STAMina 10 13/ +1
INTelligence 6/ -1 8/ -1
PERsonality 10 11
LUCK 9 10
Action Die 1d14 1d16
Lift 12lbs 18lbs
Carry 12lbs 18lbs
Drag 18lbs 27lbs
Speed (Land) 10ft 15ft
Run 30ft/ rd, 45ft/ rd,
for 5 min for 10 min
Sprint 60ft 90ft
Initiative +3 +4
AC 16 17
HD 2d3 2d4+2
Attack Die
(Melee) 1d14-1 1d16
(Bite) 1d3-1 1d3
(Fist/ Kick) 1d3-1 1d3
(Ranged) 1d14+3 1d16+4
(Thrown Item) By item By item
Crit Die & Table None None
Fortitude +1 +2
Reflex +4 +5
Willpower +1 +1
Alignment: Chaotic General Information:
When the caster reaches into the hat, and gets this result, roll 3d5+1 to determine
the size of the monkey troop; one will always be the leader and have different
stats. Each monkey actually starts off as a sparkling mote of energy whizzing about
the area for an instant. This causes the troop to appear over a larger area; within
30ft of caster.
The monkeys and the caster, as well as everyone else in the area, roll for
initiative. These are not your average cute and cuddly monkeys. They are no more
than 18 inches tall, but they each have a prehensile tail that is nearly as long.
They have a mean streak and a grudge against the caster and their allies. They will
harass and harangue the caster and his or her allies and retain just enough of the
casters knowledge base to be particularly effective at sabotage; causing as much
destruction as possible within their 10 to 30 minute window of opportunity.
Attack Profile:
These simians are clever enough to operate in an organized manner and will try to
stay out of melee combat for as long as possible. They will grab and throw anything
they can with most items causing 1d3 points of damage and having a range listing
of: 10/ 20/ 30ft. However there will likely be other consequences depending on the
type of projectile. Roll initiative scores for the troop and a separate initiative
roll for its leader. If forced into melee combat they will cluster and gang up on 1
or two individuals at a time.
Special Attacks:
Disgusting Habits - Monkeys will use urine and fecal matter as weapons. Victims of
these attacks must succeed at a DC11 Fortitude save or become nauseated; increasing
the DC by 1 for each previously successful attack of this kind. Each failure
causing an additional 1d4 rounds of retching. Urine attack: 15ft; 4x/ day. Fecal
attack: thrown, 2x/ day.
Special Powers:
Tool Users - Most monkeys can fashion simple tools, clubs, and even sharply pointed
sticks (spears); these monkeys are even smarter than normal. They recognize and are
able to use man-made tools that aren’t more than 5lbs as they are designed, or as
improvised weapons.
In general the dice for these damages are 1d4 to 1d6, but every situation is unique
and the Storyteller has the final say on what may be used and how much damage it
will inflict.
Quadra-dexterous - With a hand on each arm and leg as well as a prehensile tail,
monkeys have climb speeds that match their land speeds. Additionally, they gain a
+2 bonus on any grappling checks as well as balance and jump checks while climbing.

Make Armor
Level: 3 Range: Self or others Duration: Special Casting Time: 10 minutes; or
several days
Reversible Yes: See Sword Magic spell, DCC Core Rules and Appendix I at the back
of this book.
Ritual Spell Yes
Save None.
General: Regardless of the manifestation level of the spell, the process is
essentially the same. The wizard must have at least a palm sized piece of the type
of armor or shield for each type of armor to be created to act as an anchor for the
spell. Upon a successful manifestation, the small piece expands per the
manifestation result to form a complete set of armor or shield of the appropriate
type in one round. As the substance of the armor is magically formed it will have
different levels of protection and extra powers listed within the results of the
casting table below. The focus for each piece of temporary armor or shield created
by this spell is destroyed at the end of the spell’s duration. In most cases the
spell’s duration is limited to 1 hour, +1 hour per caster level or until the armor
or shield is destroyed by use. The recipient’s normal clothing blends into the
armor, and neither can be removed until the end of the spell or upon the armor’s
destruction. At the end of the spell the armor falls apart per the description in
the manifestation results below. All armor created with this spell is fragile and
any time it’s wearer is subjected to a critical hit they must succeed at a
fortitude save versus a DC equal to the damage dealt or 15, whichever is greater,
or the armor’s AC enchantments are degraded by 1 point. This reduction also applies
to any ego scores and special powers possessed by the armor and the Storyteller
will need to adjudicate as needed.
Alternately, if the wizard starts with a full set of high quality armor or a
shield it is possible to grant permanent enchantments to that piece of armor as
long as they spellburn one point for each +1 bonus of the armor and shield’s
magical enhancement to AC. Using the armor or shield as a focus grants up to an
additional +10 bonus to the casting check; depending on its quality, the
Storyteller will determine this bonus as needed for each situation. The process
follows a similar procedure to that of creating a magic weapon and begins with
table a-1 on the following pages and the caster need not roll on table A-2, which
is reserved for creating random armored items. The casting time is increased to 1
day per point of armor class and each point of magical enhancement to AC in
addition to the time needed to make or buy the armor and/or shield.
Manifestation: Roll 1d7. (1) Armor fragment springs to life and quickly burrows
into the target’s flesh; their skin and clothing reforms into the suit of armor or
shield - it falls off to reveal unharmed skin and cloths at the end of the spell.
(2) Whether it is old rotten hides, rusted metal, or earth and stone, this material
erupts out of the ground to encase the target completely for the casting time then
falls away to reveal the armored target - the armor simply turns to dust at the end
of the spell. (3) Thick, oily coils of smoke exude from the ground at the target’s
feet, slowly boiling upwards to envelope the target during the casting. The smoke
congeals into a solid form that will act as normal armor. Roll 1d8 to determine the
color of the smoke and armor it creates: 1 = Red, 2= Orange, 3= Yellow, 4= Green,
5= Blue, 6= Indigo,
7= Violet, 8= Roll twice. - It disperses as harmless vapor at the end of the
spell. (4) A streak of light from the heavens strikes the target of the spell
dazzling everyone for a moment and when the glare disappears, the armor has
appeared in place and is ready to go - disappearing in a flash of similar light at
the end of the spell. (5) A small army of miniature creatures arrive on the scene
and construct the armor in a blurring frenzy of activity around the target of the
spell; roll 1d3 to determine what arrives: 1 = Demons,
2= Gnomes, 3= Faeries. When the spell ends the armor falls to the ground as a
pile of random debris.
(6) The armor and/or shields created appears and disappears upon the targets
with a flourish of trumpets.
(7+) The armor and/or shield appears, but are completely invisible to anyone but
the recipient of the items.
Corruption: This result is cumulative with itself and anything else that affects
the caster’s AC.
Roll 1d7: (1) Caster’s base AC is lowered by 1 point per caster level. (2) All
enemy creatures within 20ft per caster level of the wizard when this corruption
occurs; gain a permanent +2 bonus to their AC.
(3) Caster’s base AC is lowered by 2 points. (4) All enemy creatures within 10ft
of the wizard gain a +1 bonus to their AC while in combat with the caster or the
caster’s allies. (5) Caster’s AC is reduced by 1.
(6) One random ally within 10ft suffers a -1 penalty to its armor class. (7+)
One random enemy within 10ft is granted a +1 bonus to attacks and damage against
the bungling wizard.
Misfire: Roll 1d4: (1) Caster’s attack damage is lowered by 1 point per caster
level for a duration of 1 turn/ caster level. (2) All enemy creatures within 15ft
per caster level of the wizard gain a +2 bonus to their attacks and damage for 1
turn per caster level of the wizard. (3) Caster’s attack damage is reduced by 3 for
1 turn per caster level. (4) All enemy creatures within 10ft per caster level of
the wizard gain a +1 bonus to their attacks and damage for 1 minute per caster
level.
 1-3 : Spell fails, is forgotten, and worse! Roll 1d6 modified by Luck: (0 or
less) Greater corruption + Misfire + Patron taint (or Spell corruption if no
Patron), (1) Major corruption or Spell corruption,
(2-3) Patron taint (or Spell corruption if no Patron), (4+) Misfire.
4-14: Spell fails and is forgotten.
15 : Partial success - One full suit of armor or shield is created from the
armor fragment. It has all of the armor or shield’s normal properties and
restrictions, but the AC value and duration of effect are half normal and its
physical check penalty is increased by one. The spell is forgotten.
16-17: One full suit of armor or shield is created from the armor fragment. It
functions normally and has all of the armor or shield’s normal properties and
restrictions.
18-21 : One full suit of armor or shield is created from the armor fragment. It
functions normally and and has all of the armor or shield’s properties except that
its physical check penalty reduced by 1 and movement penalties are reduced by 5ft
because the armor weighs a little less than normal.
22-23: A full suit of armor or shield per 2 caster levels can be created from
the armor fragments provided to the wizard casting this spell. The armor functions
normally and has all of the armor or shield’s properties except that its physical
check penalty is reduced by 2 and movement penalties are reduced by 10ft because
the armor weighs significantly less than normal.
24-26: A full suit of armor or shield per 2 caster levels is created from each
of the tattered armor fragments provided to the wizard casting this spell. The
armor functions normally and has all of the armor or shield’s properties except
that its physical check penalty reduced by 3 and imposes no movement penalties; the
armor weighs no more than the fragment from which it was summoned.
27-31 : A full suit of armor and matching shield per 2 caster levels is created
from each of the tattered armor fragments provided to the wizard casting this
spell. The armor and shield function normally and have all of their normal
properties except that their physical check penalties are reduced by 4 and impose
no movement penalties; the armor and shield weigh no more than the fragment from
which they were summoned. These suits of armor and shields no longer interfere with
a wizard’s casting checks.
32-33: A full suit of armor and matching shield per caster level is created
from each of the tattered armor fragments provided to the wizard casting this
spell. The armor and shield function normally and have all of their normal
properties and the armor has a +1 magical AC bonus. Their physical check penalties
reduced by 5 and impose no movement penalties; the armor and shield weigh no more
than the fragment from which they were summoned. These defensive items no longer
interfere with arcane casting checks.
34-35: A full suit of armor and a matching shield per caster level is created
from each of the tattered armor fragments provided to the wizard casting this
spell. The armor and shields function normally, but the armor has a +2 bonus and
the shield has a +1 magical bonus to AC. Their physical check penalties are reduced
by 6 and impose no movement penalties; they weigh no more than the fragments from
which they are summoned. These defensive items no longer interfere with arcane
casting checks.
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36-37: As a result of 34 - 35, but the duration of the spell is now 2 hours, +
2 hours per caster level.
38-39 : As a result of 34 - 35, but the caster may create 2 suits of armor with
matching shields per caster level and the duration of the spell is now 1 day, + 2
hours per caster level.
40 + As a result of 34 - 35, but the caster may create 3 suits of armor with
matching shields per caster level and the duration of the spell is now 1 week, + 1
day per caster level. The suits of armor cannot be removed while spell is active,
but shields may be slung and carried on the recipient’s back when necessary.
If the caster is starting with a suit of armor and intending to create a
permanent defensive item, apply their casting check (with applicable bonuses) to
table A-1 below; tables A-2 and A-3 are only needed for generating random magic
armor. Magic suits of armor and shields rarely move of their own volition and must
usually be occupied by an intelligent creature to activate any of the item’s powers
other than those used for communication and perception. The armor will have an ego
score and usually has some ability to communicate its needs to the host. The ego of
a suit of armor or shield is equal to 4+ its ability score modifier(s); plus the
value of its greatest total armor bonus, plus 1 for each of its banes, powers, and
special purposes. The armor’s maximum armor bonus is equal to its normal AC bonus +
magical AC bonus + granted AC from banes. As with weapons, having the same
alignment as the armor or shield confers a +2 bonus on ego checks; likewise, having
the opposite alignment imposes a -2 penalty to the ego check.
Table A-1: Magic Armor Characteristics
D100 AC Number Dice rolled for
Spell Check roll Bonus** INT* Communication of Banes special
Powers
purposes
16 - 17 0 - 25 +1 1 None None 1d12-8 25%
chance of 1 type 1
power
18 - 21 26 - 50 +1 1d6 Simple Urges 1d3-1 1d12-6 50%
chance of 1 type 1
power
22 - 23 51 - 65 +1 1d6+2 Simple Urges 1d4-1 1d6 75%
chance of 1 type 1
power
24 - 26 66 - 75 +1 2d6 Simple Urges 1 1d6, then 1d6+6 One
type 1 power, 50%

chance of 1 type 2
power
27 - 31 76 - 80 +2 3d4 Empathy 2 1d12 1d3
type 1 powers, 75%

chance of 1 type 2
power
32 - 33 81 - 90 +2 3d6 Empathy 1d3 1d8, then 1d14 1d3+1
type 1 powers, &
one
type 2 power
34 - 35 91 - 95 +3 3d6+2 Empathy & Speech 1d4 1d14 twice 1d4
powers of type 1 or
2
(50% chance for either

type), 50% chance of 1

type
3 power
36 - 37 96 - 97 75% +3, 3d6+4 Speech 1d3+1 1d14 thrice 1d4+1
powers of type 1
or +4 or 2
(50% chance for

either type), 75% chance

of 1
type 3 power
38 - 39 98 - 99 75% +4, 3d6+5 Telepathy 1d4+1 1d6, then 1d6+6 1d4+1
powers of type 1
or +5 or 2
(50% chance for

either type), and one

type
3 power
40+ 100 +5 3d6+6 Speech & Telepathy 2d4 1d6, then 1d4+1
powers of type 1
1d6+10 or 2
(50% chance for

either type), and 1d3

type
3 powers
* Cannot be higher than creator’s Intelligence. INT scores of 2 or less are
animalistic and have no concept of language.
** Capped by creator’s caster level. Maximum bonus is as follows: CL5 = +1, CL6 =
+2, CL7 = +3, CL8 = +4, CL10 = +5.
The creature wearing the armor or using the shield must succeed at an ego check
whenever the host’s actions are at odds with those of the armor and with any
attempt to remove the armor or drop the shield. If the creature wins they can
remove or drop the item immediately, or use the item freely until there is another
need for a check
or to remove the armor later. If the armor wins; it takes possession of the host
and has the ability scores of its host; but substitutes its scores for
Intelligence, Personality and Luck, as well as its goals, etc. While possessed, the
host is aware of everything that is happening, but powerless until they can succeed
at an ego check. This possessed state lasts for 10 minutes per point of the armor’s
ego score at which time the host may attempt to take its body back with a
successful ego check. A suit of armor or a shield may have powers, goals, and banes
just as a sword and are derived by rolling on tables 8-5 to 8-9 in the DCCRPG Core
Rules as well as some new ideas presented in this book, but any abilities that are
combat oriented apply only to the host’s physical attacks; kicks, punches, elbow
strikes, etc.. For magic shields, combat powers are applied to any shield bash
attacks.
Armor class bonuses for shields are as follows: buckler= +1 AC leaves hands free,
but has a check penalty of -1 (two may be worn, granting double benefits and
penalties); small shield= +1 AC & check penalty of -1; Large shield= +2 AC & check
penalty of -2; Tower shield= +3 AC, -5ft movement, & check penalty of -3. When
armor and shields are created as a set, they always share the same alignment,
powers, etc. and if either the shield or the armor of the set is destroyed, then
all powers and enhancements in the remaining item are reduced by half, rounding up.
Armored clothing and jewelry looks and functions normally and has a base armor
class of 0, + whatever magical enhancements and powers it gains during creation. It
has no check penalty, and its wearer only rolls 1d4 on fumble checks. As with magic
armor, any combat powers and bonuses are applied to the wearer’s physical attacks.
Roll 1d16 on the following chart to see what type of clothing the item is made
from:
(1) Pair of Shoes, (2) Pants, (3) Underwear, (4) Belt, (5) Shirt, (6) Vest, (7)
Cloak, (8) Pair of Gloves,
(9) Hat, (10) Necklace, (11) Broach, (12) Hair comb, (13) Ring, (l4) Hair pin, (15)
Tiara, (16) Crown.
In general the powers granted by magic weapons and armor to not stack with one
another or with similar spells; only the strongest of the bonuses and any non-
conflicting abilities will be available to their owners. However, the fact that
magic weapons and armor are intelligent entities in their own right means that the
character with multiple magic weapons and a set of magic armor will spend a great
deal of time negotiating with, and placating the whims of these beings, in order to
stay in their good graces. This also means that some weapons and armor simply will
not function together no matter how much cajoling the character employs. If the Ire
of the Gods rule is in play, then a suit of magic armor and shield each impose a -1
penalty to the character’s luck score.
Table A-2: Type of armor created
D100 roll Armor type
0 - 20 Buckler
21 - 25 Small Shield
OS
1
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28 Tower Shield
29 - 30 Clothing/ Jewelry
31 - 50 Padded
51 - 60 Leather
61 - 65 Studded Leather
66 Hide*
OS
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1 Scale mail
<1
<1
78 - 83 Chainmail
84 - 89 Banded mail
90 - 94 Half Plate
95 - 96 Full Plate
97 Armor & Small Shield
98 Armor & Large Shield
99 Armor & Tower
Shield
100 Creator’s Choice
Table A-3: Alignment of found armor
D100 roll Alignment
0 - 40 Chaotic
41 - 60 Neutral
61+ Lawful
Table A-4: Alignment of constructed armor
Creator’s Alignment
Spell Check Lawful Neutral Chaotic
16 - 17 Chaotic Chaotic Lawful
C4 Chaotic Lawful Lawful
1
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22 - 23 Neutral Neutral Neutral
4¬ Neutral Neutral Neutral
1
OS
27 - 31 Neutral Neutral Neutral
32 - 33 Lawful Neutral Chaotic
34 - 35 Lawful Neutral Chaotic
36 - 37 Lawful Neutral Chaotic
38 - 39 Lawful Lawful Chaotic
40+ Lawful Chaotic Chaotic
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Rules translate just fine for use with magic armor and shields; some do not. When
necessary the Storyteller may draw from the following list for additional defensive
powers suitable only for armor and shields unless they deem otherwise.
Type 1 powers:
Acrobatic - when utilizing the armor or shield, the armor’s check penalty is
reduced by half for balancing, climbing, jumping, and other similar physical
activities.
Aquatic - Armor only, wearer is granted a swim speed of 40ft/rd, and the armor’s
normal check penalty is treated instead as a bonus to any swim checks. Wearer can
dive to 500ft and back without harm, but cannot breathe underwater
Scouting - the bearer of the armor or shield is granted a +2 bonus to all search,
spot, listen, tracking and stealth checks.
Type 2 powers:
Vorpal blade is replaced by Bone Breaker - bearer of the armor or shield
automatically breaks 1d3 of their opponent’s bones on any critical strike with a
physical attack or shield bash in addition to any other effects.
Armor Breaker is replaced with Chameleon - magic armor or shield allows the bearer
to instantly change the colors of their skin, armor, and clothing to blend in with
the surroundings. This confers a +5 bonus on any hide checks even when moving; the
bonus increases to +10 if they are standing still.
Thrown Blade is replaced with Projectile Spikes - armor and shields with this
ability are festooned with sharp and menacing spikes. Physical attacks and shield
bash damage dice are increased one step on the dice chain. Additionally, the bearer
of one of these items can make one ranged attack per round as a standard action.
This spike has all the armor’s capabilities and powers, but can strike an opponent
at a distance with the following range categories: 15/ 25/ 40ft. Spikes cause 1d4
damage in addition to any granted by the items powers. The spikes cannot be
recovered, but replace themselves instantaneously.
Feather Fall - this enchanted item reduces the risks of falling damage; but is not
cumulative with other items or spells of this type. The magic completely cancels
out the damage from falls of up to 50ft and the bearer is allowed a Fortitude save
to resist all damage from falls from greater heights; DC= 10+1 per additional 20ft,
or fraction thereof, beyond the first 50ft the bearer falls. Even if they fail this
save, they only take half normal damage.
Type 3 powers:
Sealed - the ego penalty for attempting to remove or drop these items is increased
by 2 points because of the level of comfort they afford to their bearers. These
items completely protect their users from normal environmental hazards like extreme
heat and cold, as well as from harmful gasses, toxins, vacuum/pressure damage, and
drowning. They do not protect against starvation, the need to go to the bathroom,
or the need for sleep, and such items are only partially effective against magical
hazards, breath weapons, or similar effects. Versus these types of attacks the
armor or shield grants its bearer a bonus equal to its armor class bonus to any
applicable save rolls. Shields enchanted with this power envelope their bearers in
a form fitting, but nearly invisible field of arcane force for as long as they keep
hold of the enchanted shield.
Protection - Armor and shields with this power allow their bearers a bonus to save
rolls equivalent to the Item’s magical bonus to armor class versus traps, gaze
attacks, and other powers and spells that specifically target the wearer of these
items.
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Level: 2 Range: Touch, variable Duration: Varies Casting Time: 1 round
Reversible Yes, see ESP spell, DCC Core Rules
Ritual Spell Yes
Save None, or Willpower versus the casting check DC.
General: Considered an essential spell by most arcane casters as one of the more
effective ways of protecting their minds from unwanted intrusions by other casters
questing for secrets. The process is simple: the player of the warded creature
notes the casting check result for the Mind Shield spell in their character’s
records. For the duration of the Mind Shield spell,its spell check result is the DC
the attacker must achieve for success with their ESP or telepathy attempts versus
the warded creature. When cast at sufficient levels of power this becomes an active
defense that allows the caster and his or her trusted allies to attack creatures
using ESP or telepathy within range.
The counter surveillance ability is blocked if the target is completely
surrounded by at least 10ft of normal earth; 5ft of stone, 1ft of brass, iron, or
steel; 6 inches of gold, or silver; 1 inch of lead or platinum or sufficient
combinations of these materials at the Storyteller’s discretion. All ability score
damage is permanent unless the Restore Vitality or Remove Curse spells are cast
with sufficient strength to overcome the casting check that generated the ability
damage. If the victim is suffering damage from multiple mental attacks, only the
strongest of the results matters and is the target used for comparison; success
eliminates all effects from the victim. The Mind Shredder ability has the same
limitations as counter surveillance; additionally, counter attacks initiated with
the mind shredder ability cannot be initiated unless the target has successfully
tried to use telepathy or ESP within range of the Mind Shielded creature.
Manifestation (Casting check): Roll 1d8: (1-4) The heads of the recipients of
this spell begin to glow with a light that is about the strength of a candle for
the duration of the spell. Roll 1d8 to determine the color: 1= Red, 2= Orange, 3=
Yellow, 4= Green, 5= Blue, 6= Indigo, 7= Violet, 8= Roll twice.
(5-6) The heads of the recipients of this spell lose all their hair for the
duration of the spell. (7) The recipients of this spell have their skin turn green;
roll 1d8 to determine the color of the caster’s new spots: 1 = Pink,
2= Tangerine, 3= Saffron, 4= Green (different shade) 5= Robin’s egg, 6= Summer
Lake, 7= Mauve, 8= Roll twice. (8+) The skin on the heads of the recipients of this
spell falls off as the bones beneath swell to thrice their normal thickness and
sprout sharp bone spikes that may grant a goring attack that inflicts 1d4 piercing
damage + the creature’s strength bonus in damage.
Manifestation (Counter attack and Mind Shredder): Roll 1d4: (1) The heads of the
victims of this spell begin to crackle with a lightning that is about as bright as
a torch. Roll 1d8 to determine the color:
1 = Red, 2= Orange, 3= Yellow, 4= Green, 5= Blue, 6= Indigo, 7= Violet, 8= Roll
twice. (2) The heads of the victims of this spell lose all their hair and begin to
bleed lightly from their nose and eyes. (3) The targets of this spell have their
skin turn light blue; roll 1d8 to determine the color of the boils that form on
their skin: 1= Red, 2= Orange, 3= Yellow, 4= Green, 5= Blue, 6= Indigo, 7= Violet,
8= Roll twice. (4) The victims of this spell suffer an additional 1d6 physical
damage as the lost points of intelligence and personality inflicted by the spell
convert to steam and escape loudly and painfully out of the victim’s nose and ears.
Corruption: These conditions are permanent and may only be removed via Divine
Aid or the completion of a quest. Roll 1d8; (1) The caster loses 1d3 points of
Intelligence, see general information on the restoration of any lost ability
points. (2-4) The caster can no longer keep their thoughts hidden; everyone within
10ft of the caster knows everything they are thinking even at a subconscious level.
(5-7) The caster can no longer keep their thoughts hidden; everyone within 20ft of
the caster knows everything they are thinking even at a subconscious level. (8+)
Any time the caster fails at a Willpower save they drop into a catatonic state and
won’t interact with anyone or even act to defend themselves for 1 round per caster
level in addition to any other effects.
Misfire: Roll 1d8: (1-4) The neural pathways of one of the caster’s allies are
scrambled to the point where they have trouble with recollection, causing a -2
penalty on all skill and casting checks for 10 minutes per caster level. (5-6) The
caster’s immediate allies must succeed at a DC13 Willpower save or suffer one point
of Intelligence damage; see general information on the restoration of any lost
ability points. (7) One of the caster’s allies within 10ft starts to broadcast
their inner monologs as if a megaphone was used and can be heard clearly by
creatures within 10ft, +10ft per caster level of the bungling wizard for 1d30
minutes.
(8+) The caster can no longer keep their thoughts hidden; everyone within 10ft
of the caster knows everything they are thinking even at a subconscious level for
the next 5 minutes.
1-2: Spell fails and is forgotten! Roll 1d6 modified by Luck: (0 or less)
Greater corruption + Misfire + Patron taint (or Spell corruption if no Patron), (1)
Major corruption, (2) Patron taint (or Spell corruption if
no Patron), (3+) Misfire.
3-12: Spell fails and is forgotten.
13 : Partial success - Caster gains a +1 bonus on all Willpower saves for 1
minute per caster level; but they suffer a -1 penalty on casting checks for the
next 24 hours due to a nasty headache. Spell is forgotten.
14-15: Caster gains a +1 bonus on all
Willpower saves for 1 turn per caster level. Otherwise this spell functions as
written in the general information section.
16-19: Caster gains a +1 bonus on all Willpower saves for 2 hours, + 1 hour per
caster level. Otherwise this spell functions as written in the general information
Section.
20-21: Caster and their familiar or 1 other person touched by the caster gains a
+2 bonus on all Willpower saves for 4 hours, + 1 hour per caster level. Otherwise
this spell functions as written in the general information section with the
following modifications: If the ward completely blocks the ESP or telepathy
attempt, or if the warded creature succeeds at their save versus the telepathy or
ESP effect, they may choose to feed false information to the eavesdropper if the
warded creature is within 100ft of their attacker.
22-25: Caster and their familiar gains a +2 bonus on all Willpower saves for 4
hours, + 2 hours per caster level. The spell affects 1 other creature per 3 caster
levels of the one who makes the ward. Otherwise this spell functions as written in
the general information section with the following modifications. If the ward
completely blocks the ESP or telepathy attempt, or if the warded creature succeeds
at their save versus the telepathy or ESP effect, they may choose one of the
following options:
• To feed false information to the eavesdropper if the warded creature is
within 150ft of their attacker.
• The warded creatures may conduct counter surveillance. With counter
surveillance active, anytime a creature or caster attempts to use an ESP or
telepathy power or spell within 150ft of a warded creature, they may notice these
attempts with a successful DC15 Spot check even if the effect isn’t directed at the
warded creatures. A successful counter surveillance check gives the warded creature
general knowledge of the direction and distance to the ESP spell or telepathy
power’s point of origin.
26-29: Caster and their familiar gain a +3 bonus on all Willpower saves for 6
hours, + 2 hours per caster level. The spell affects 1 other creature per 3 caster
levels of the one who makes the ward. Otherwise this spell functions as written in
the general information section with the following modifications. If the ward
completely blocks the ESP or telepathy attempt, or if the warded creature succeeds
at their save versus the telepathy or ESP effect, they may choose one of the
following options:
• To feed false information to the eavesdropper if the warded creature is
within 250ft of their attacker.
• The warded creatures may conduct counter surveillance. With counter
surveillance active, anytime a creature or caster attempts to use an ESP or
telepathy power or spell within 250ft of the warded creature, they may notice these
attempts with a successful DC15 Spot check even if the effect isn’t directed at the
warded creatures. The counter surveillance check gives the warded creature useful
knowledge of the direction and distance of the ESP spell or telepathy power’s point
of origin with a +1 bonus to search checks to locate the source of the effect.
30-31: Caster and their familiar gain a +3 bonus on all Willpower saves for 1 day,
+ 6 hours per caster level. The spell affects 1 other creature per 2 caster levels
of the one who makes the ward. Otherwise this spell functions as written in the
general information section with the following modifications. If the ward
completely blocks the ESP or telepathy attempt, or if the warded creature succeeds
at their save versus the telepathy or ESP effect, they may choose one of the
following options:
• To feed false information to the eavesdropper if the warded creature is
within 350ft of their attacker.
• The warded creatures may conduct counter surveillance. With counter
surveillance active, anytime a creature or caster attempts to use an ESP or
telepathy power or spell within 350ft of the warded creature, they may notice these
attempts with a successful DC13 Spot check even if the effect isn’t directed at the
warded creatures. The counter surveillance check gives the warded creature useful
knowledge of the direction and distance of the ESP spell or telepathy power’s point
of origin with a +2 bonus to search checks to locate the source of the effect.
32-33: Caster and their familiar gain a +3 bonus on all Willpower saves for 1 day,
+ 1 day per caster level. The spell affects 1other creature per 2 caster levels of
the one who makes the ward. Otherwise this spell functions as written in the
general information section with the following modifications. If the ward
completely blocks the ESP or telepathy attempt, or if the warded creature succeeds
at their save versus the telepathy or ESP effect, they may choose one of the
following options:
• To feed false information to the eavesdropper if the warded creature is
within 500ft of their attacker.
• The warded creatures may conduct counter surveillance. With counter
surveillance active anytime a creature or caster attempts to use an ESP or
telepathy power or spell within 500ft of the warded creature, they may notice these
attempts with a successful DC13 Spot check even if the effect isn’t directed at the
warded creatures. A successful counter surveillance check gives the warded creature
useful knowledge of the direction and distance of the ESP spell or telepathy
power’s point of origin. Furthermore, if the warded creature notices anyone with
their counter surveillance ability, they can launch a counter attack against the
spying creature’s mind so long as the targets are within range and the
eavesdropping creature is within line-of-sight. If the warded creature chooses to
counter attack, their target must succeed at a DC15 Willpower save. Failure
indicates that the targeted creature suffers 1d6 points of Intelligence score
damage. Using the counter attack function automatically ends the Mind Shield spell
for that warded creature.
34-35: Caster and their familiar gain a +3 bonus on all Willpower saves for 1d4
days, + 1 day per caster level. The spell affects 1 other creature per 2 caster
levels of the one who makes the ward. Otherwise this spell functions as written in
the general information section with the following modifications. If the ward
completely blocks the ESP or telepathy attempt, or if the warded creature succeeds
at their save versus the telepathy or ESP effect, they may choose one of the
following options:
• To feed false information to the eavesdropper if the warded creature is within
1000ft of their attacker.
• The warded creatures may conduct counter surveillance. With counter
surveillance active anytime a creature or caster attempts to use an ESP or
telepathy power or spell within 1000ft of the warded creature, they may notice
these attempts with a successful DC11 Spot check even if the spell isn’t directed
at the warded creatures. A successful counter surveillance check gives the warded
creature precise knowledge of the direction and distance of the ESP spell or
telepathy power’s point of origin. Furthermore, if the warded creature notices
anyone with the counter surveillance ability, they can launch a counter attack
against the spying creature’s mind so long as they are within range and the
eavesdropping creature need not be within line-of-site. If the warded creature
chooses to counter attack, their target must succeed at a DC17 Willpower save.
Failure indicates that they suffer 1d8 points of Intelligence score damage, +1
point/ caster level of the creature that created the mind shield. Using the counter
attack function automatically ends the Mind Shield spell for that warded creature.
36-37: The caster, their familiar, and other 1 creature per 2 caster levels are
affected as if by a result of 34, but the caster becomes a Mind Shredder. The
difference being that the Mind Shield spell doesn’t end if a Mind Shredder attacks
an eavesdropping creature; the spell continues to its normal duration unless
voluntarily ended or it is forcibly removed via Dispel Magic.
38+ The caster, their familiar, and 1 other creature per caster level are affected
as if by a result of 34, but all recipients of the spell become Mind Shredders. The
difference being that the Mind Shield spell doesn’t end if a Mind Shredder attacks
an eavesdropping creature; the spell continues to its normal duration unless
voluntarily ended or is forcibly removed via Dispel Magic.
Obscuring Mist
Level: 1 Range: 150ft, +25ft/ caster level Duration: Varies Casting Time: 1 round
Reversible No
Ritual Spell Yes
Save None
General: Regardless of how the mist is summoned this spell creates a thick,
billowing fog that emanates from the fixed point designated by the wizard. It
quickly fills the area and at low levels it prevents all forms of normal sight from
penetrating the mist. At greater levels of success the caster can see through the
fog and it hinders infravision, blind sight, echo location, and other such
abilities to various degrees. The spell generates a sufficient volume of thick and
heavy fog erupting from the center of the effect to fill the spell’s area of effect
for the duration of the spell; but winds with moderate intensity can move or
disperse the Obscuring Mists. Natural winds with speeds equal to the casting check
result will completely disperse these fog banks in 2 rounds; if the wind speeds are
greater than the casting check result then the fog is completely dispersed in one
round. Spells like Gust of Wind, and other similar effects must have a casting
check equal to or greater than the casting check that created the Obscuring Mists
in order to completely nullify the fog. Under mildly windy conditions this spell
can create drifting fog banks of various sizes, each retaining the properties of
the original spell until they are fully dispersed. Attempts to disperse the mists
will break the clouds first into 10 foot cubes; dispersing these 10ft cubes into
smaller concentrations of fog will cause them to dissipate.
Manifestation: Each colored cloud appears with the sound of... Roll 1d6: (1)
Flatulence,
(2) Elephant’s bugling, (3) Large brass trumpets, (4) Silvery chimes, (5) Small
clap of thunder, (6) Screams of anguish. The sounds continue periodically as the
cloud replenishes itself during the spell’s duration.
Roll 1d8 to determine the color of the clouds: (1) Red, (2) Orange, (3) Yellow, (4)
Green, (5) Blue,
(6) Indigo, (7) Violet, (8) Roll again every time the spell manifests.
Corruption: The caster’s eyes are clouded over and may only perceive the world as a
series of light and dark shadows in the fog; causing the caster a -1 penalty to
initiative and on all sight based checks. The penalty is cumulative with itself
upon future failures, but should the penalty reach -10, the caster is completely
and permanently blind.
Misfire: Smoke pours from the caster’s ears and nose until they are completely
enveloped in a stinky gray fog that follows them where ever they go. The fog
inflicts a -1 penalty to AC, reflex saves and on all sight based checks for the
caster. Roll 1d6 to determine how long this affliction lingers: (1) 24hrs, (2) 12
hours, (3) 1 hour/ caster level, (4) 1 turn/ caster level, (5) 1 minute/ caster
level, (6) 1 round/ caster level.
1: Spell fails and is forgotten! Roll 1d6 modified by Luck: (0 or less) Major
corruption + Misfire + Patron taint (or Spell corruption if no Patron), (1) Major
corruption, (2) Patron taint (or Spell corruption if no Patron), (3+) Misfire.
2-10: Spell fails and is forgotten.
11 : Partial success - The caster summons forth a misty cloud with a volume of one
5ft cube. All within or attempting to shoot or search through its effects suffer a
-1 penalty on ranged attacks or any skills that require sight. The spell lasts for
1 round. Spell is forgotten.
12-13: The caster summons forth misty clouds with a volume of one 10ft cube for
every three caster levels of the wizard. All within the clouds or attempting to
shoot or search through their effects suffer a -2 penalty on ranged attacks or any
skills that require sight. The fog lasts for 1d3 rounds wind permitting.
14-17: The caster summons forth misty clouds with a volume of one 10ft cube for
every two levels of the caster. All within the clouds or attempting to shoot or
search through their effects suffer a -2 penalty on all attacks or any skills that
require sight. The spell lasts for 1d3 rounds, +1 round/ caster level.
18-19: The caster summons forth misty clouds with a volume of two 10ft cubes, +1
10ft cube for every caster level. All within the clouds or attempting to shoot or
search through their effects suffer a -2 penalty on all attacks or any skills that
require sight. The spell lasts for 2d3 rounds, +1 round/ caster level.
20-23: The caster summons forth misty clouds with a volume of two 10ft cubes, +1
10ft cube for every caster level. All within the clouds or attempting to shoot or
search through their effects suffer a -3 penalty on all attacks as well as on any
skills that require sight, keen ears and scent tracking abilities. The spell lasts
for 2d3 minutes, +1 minute/ caster level. The caster as well as 1 ally/ 5 caster
levels are unaffected by the mist and are able to see through the fog without
difficulty.
24-27: The caster summons forth misty clouds with a volume of two 10ft cubes for
every level of the caster. All within the clouds or attempting to shoot or search
through their effects suffer a -3 penalty on all attacks as well as on any skills
that require sight, keen ears and scent tracking abilities. Additionally,
infravision inside the clouds is reduced to three quarters of normal range and
creatures trying to use infravision in areas beyond the cloud also suffer the -3
penalty. The spell lasts for 3d4 minutes, +2 minutes/ caster level. The caster as
well as 1 ally/ 3 caster levels are able to see through the fog.
28-29: The caster summons forth misty clouds with a volume of two 10ft cubes for
every level of the caster. All within the clouds or attempting to shoot or search
through their effects suffer a -3 penalty on all attacks as well as on any skills
that require sight, keen ears and scent tracking abilities. Additionally,
infravision and darkvision abilities within the clouds are reduced to half of their
normal ranges; creatures using these abilities to search beyond the clouds also
suffer the -3 search penalty. The spell lasts for 3d4 minutes, +2 minutes/ caster
level. The caster and 1 ally/ caster level are able to see through the fog.
30-31 : The caster summons forth misty clouds with a volume of three 10ft cubes for
every level of the caster. All within the clouds or attempting to shoot or search
through their effects suffer a -4 penalty on all attacks as well as on any skills
that require sight, keen ears and scent tracking abilities. Additionally,
infravision, darkvision, as well as echo location and similar abilities within the
clouds are reduced to one quarter of their normal ranges and suffer the -4 search
penalty. The spell lasts for 4d5 turns, +2 turns/ caster level. The caster and 2
allies/ caster level are able to see through the fog without difficulty.
32-33: The caster summons forth misty clouds with a volume of three 15ft cubes for
every level of the caster. All within the clouds or attempting to shoot or search
through their effects suffer a -4 penalty on all attacks as well as on any skills
that require sight, keen ears and scent tracking abilities. Additionally,
infravision, darkvision, as well as echo location and similar abilities are reduced
to 5ft within the clouds, and cannot reveal any information about what is in or
beyond them. The spell lasts for 4d5 turns, +3 turns/ caster level. The caster and
all of his or her allies within 50ft are able to see through the fog.
34-35: The caster summons forth misty clouds with a volume of three 15ft cubes for
every level of the caster. All within the clouds or attempting to shoot or search
through their effects suffer a -4 penalty on all attacks as well as on any skills
that require sight, keen ears and scent tracking abilities.
Additionally, infravision, darkvision, as well as echo location and similar
abilities are reduced to 5ft and cannot reveal anything in or beyond them. The
spell lasts for 5d6 turns, +3 turns/ caster level. The caster and and all of his or
her allies within 100ft are able to see through the fog.
36+ The caster summons forth misty clouds with a volume of five 20ft cubes for
every level of the caster. All within the clouds or attempting to shoot or search
through their effects suffer a -5 penalty on all attacks as well as on any skills
that require sight, keen ears and scent tracking abilities. Additionally,
infravision, darkvision, as well as echo location and similar abilities are
completely canceled out within the clouds and cannot reveal anything in or beyond
them. The caster and all of his or her allies are able to see through the fog
without difficulty and the spell lasts for 6d7 hours, +4 hours/ caster level.
From the journal of Daelin, wizard of the 5th
Circle of Benarvyn
At the center of town was the old stone well. Next to
the well stood a hastily constructed

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pyre of broken furniture, green rushes from the new mown field, and old wood.
A young woman dressed in a dirty shift, a blindfold over her eyes, holding back her
tawny hair was bound to the stake at the pyre’s center. Tears streaked down the
dirt crusted, and battered face as she pleaded for mercy, her confession had been
hard fought. Her pleas fell on the deaf ears of her bloodthirsty neighbors, whipped
up into a hot frenzy of vigilante ignorance.
The woman has been a friend of mine, and was now stood wrongfully
accused of sorcery.
The dead cattle had been my fault, not hers. She’d just been at the wrong
place at the wrong time fjz'f and they ’d taken her to the temple for her ‘trial ’
a week ago. I had to do something, and fast!
From the window I showed Ta ’a the best ways to enter the crowded
square below. If he and the rest of the fighters were sneaky enough I could direct
them to her through the mists I conjured. If the mists failed - this would get
ugly. They were good people most of the time, but the dead cattle would make winter
difficult - and fear does strange things to the mind.
I stood at the window and raised my hands, slamming them together
above my head and whispering the incantation. A thunderclap echoed in the square,
shaking the pyre, the buildings, the crowd, and me. My sight remained focused on
the base of the pyre. The woman’s cries became panicked shrieks as they brought the
torch towards her, piercing my concentration, a knife to my heart. For a second, I
faltered, stuttered, and struggled to regain the threads of my incantation to raise
the mists.
A billowy fog rose up from the old stone well, seeping out among the
legs of the terrified townsfolk, moving slowly outward to envelope the buildings.
Ta ’a and the team turned to find me; consternation on their faces as the mist
swallowed them. The incantation hadn’t been as powerful as we ’d needed, but at
least there was mist for them to hide. The dull sounds of metal on metal clanged as
the fight had ensued. I could not see, I could only hope. Hope that my incantation
could save a woman whose only sin was to carry water for a friend...
Concentration... the foundation of
Sorcery.
,v-.:
Panoramic Projectile Protection
Level: 3 Range: Items, Duration: Varies Casting Time: 1 hour & must be focused
on at least
or creatures one object or creature designated at
the time of casting.
Reversible Yes, see Fynderlang’s Forceful Flinger
Ritual Spell Yes
Save None; or willpower vrs. casting check result for creatures unwilling
to act as a focus.
General: In essence, the spell creates a spherical field of force centered upon
the caster or any one creature or item they designate. The barrier penetrates all
materials effortlessly and without harm; fully enclosing the protected area from
above and below with equal ease. This barrier blocks projectiles, but allows
gasses, and other slow moving objects to pass through unharmed. The duration, area
of effect, and level of force protection available will vary with the results of
the casting check and enchanted projectiles will penetrate the barrier normally
unless the casting check result states otherwise. Unlike the Shield spell,
Panoramic Projectile Protection was made to encompass and defend truly large areas
like towns and castles; as such it is also designed to stop impressively large
objects yet still allow semi-normal passage of objects, creatures as long as they
are moving at no more than 15ft/ round. This spell only mildly impedes the flow of
traffic in and out of the areas protected by the spell, but will prevent cavalry
and infantry charges; and also proves a good barrier to high winds and even rain,
so long as they are gusting along faster than 15ft per round. The weather inside
the protected area is reduced to steady drizzle and the barrier is useless against
flowing water, storm surges, and tidal waves; but living creatures and debris of at
least medium size carried by the water is stopped by the barrier. Each casting
result lists the classes of items or types of spells that the barrier will block.
The radius of the effect is determined upon casting and fixed at that distance and
the caster may choose a lesser result on the casting table if they desire.
 The barrier is immobile once it is created; so it is useless for ships, wagons,
or any who wish to remain mobile. The barrier is 5 feet thick per level of the
caster who creates it unless the results table indicates otherwise. Out-going
creatures and items are not subject to the barrier’s speed restrictions until they
attempt to reenter the protected area. Items and creatures blocked by the barrier
treat it as solid and suffer normal falling damage equal to their speed at impact;
minus 15 feet, see DCCRPG Core Rules which usually destroys normal projectiles.
When determining how long it takes to cross through the barrier, all fractions are
rounded upwards, so the minimum is 2 rounds since the spell requires at least a 5th
level caster. Items and creatures acting as the focus for this spell are free to
move or be moved normally, as long as they remain within the magical barrier it
continues to function, but these creatures and items are not constrained by the
spell to remain in its area of effect. Furthermore, anyone attempting to dispel or
apply a counter-spell to disrupt the magical barrier must make these attempts
against the creatures and items acting as the spell’s foci. Destroying the items
and creatures is also an effective means of eliminating this spell; however, simply
killing the creature acting as a spell focus is insufficient because the spell
remains attached to their corpse. Destroying the foci requires fire, acid, or some
other equally destructive method to eliminate a Panoramic Projectile Protection
spell anchor. The spell is dismissed as soon as the last of its foci are destroyed
or are taken out of the barrier. This spell cannot be used upon unwilling
participants unless they fail a willpower save, but the barrier still falls if they
exit the protected area and are the only focus for the spell.
Results of 24+ can prevent Magic Missile spells from penetrating the barrier;
with greater results, the barrier will also block spells and effects that cause any
of the listed damage types. The limitation on this effect is that any incoming
spell with a casting check result greater than that which generated the Panoramic
Projectile barrier will pass through the barrier and take affect normally. The
barrier itself is still vulnerable to the Dispel Magic spell as well as the
Fynderlang’s Forceful Flinger spell when applied specifically as a counter-spell;
assuming the results of the dispelling or counter-casting check are superior to
that of the casting check for the barrier. Results of 24+ also require that the
caster or master of the ritual commit 1 point of spellburn per 10 points of the
Panoramic Projectile Protection spell’s casting check result to empower the spell;
ignoring any fractions. All of the burned points must be from the same ability
score and these powerful manifestations must be focused upon one or more creatures
gems with a total value equal to the casting check result multiplied by 500gp.
Living foci must have at least 5 hit dice and there must be one creature per 5
points of the casting check to successfully anchor the spell. At least one foci
must remain unbroken and within the protected area or the spell ends.
Manifestation: Roll 1d8: (1-3) Nearly invisible spirits appear and deflect the
projectiles or they absorb the energy of the attack and die in the process. (4-7)
The field glows faintly when projectiles or creatures hit the field. Roll 1d8 to
determine the color of the field: 1 = Red, 2= Orange, 3= Yellow,
4= Green, 5= Blue, 6= Indigo, 7= Violet, 8= Roll twice. (8+) Items and projectiles
stopped at the edge of the field explode into spectacular displays that fade into
non-existence without becoming a hindrance to those within the protected area.
Living creatures reappear unharmed at the edge of the field effect and are lying
prone upon the ground. Roll 1d8 when this spell is learned to determine what form
the displays take: 1 = Mixed flower petals, 2= Multi-hued glitter, 3= Silver and
gold sparks, 4= Green smoke, 5= Bolts of pink lightning, 6= hundreds of tiny
shrieking spirits, 7= rainbow colored butterflies, 8= Roll twice — one effect is
for living creatures; the other is for inanimate objects.
Corruption: Caster attracts missile fire from up to 100ft distance even if it
wasn’t fired at the caster; but the projectile must already be in motion for this
ill-effect to manifest. Redirected attacks are rolled normally and adjusted for
distance and defensive cover. However, each victim of this corruption suffers a -1
AC penalty against ranged attacks. This condition is permanent, and each time the
caster rolls this corruption again, the AC penalty increases by 1 and the
attraction distance is increased by 50ft. If more than one person is affected by
this corruption or misfire, then the creature with the greatest AC penalty is the
target.
Misfire: One of the caster’s allies within 30ft attracts missile fire to them from
up to a 50ft distance even if it wasn’t fired at them, but the projectile must have
already been fired for this ill-effect to manifest.
If more than one person is affected by this corruption or misfire, then the
creature with the lowest AC penalty is the target. Redirected attacks are rolled
normally and are adjusted for distance and defensive cover. This condition lasts
for: Roll 1d8 to determine how long the ill-effect lasts: (1) 1 hour/ caster level,
(2-3) 1 turn/ caster level, (4-6) 1 minute/ caster level, (7+) 1 round/ caster
level.
1-3: Spell fails, and worse! Roll 1d6 modified by Luck: (0 or less) Greater
corruption + Misfire +
Patron taint (or Spell corruption if no Patron), (1) Major corruption or Spell
corruption, (2-3) Patron taint (or Spell corruption if no Patron), (4+) Misfire.
4-14: Spell forgotten and cannot be memorized until the next full moon.
15: Partial success - Barrier protects against one type of normal small object
chosen at the time of casting: arrows, bolts, daggers, stones, needles,
Bullets, etc. Duration is 1 minute/ caster level encompassing a spherical volume
with a radius of up to 5ft/ caster level. Spell is forgotten.
16-17: Barrier protects against normal small sized objects like - arrows, bolts,
daggers, stones, needles, and bullets. Duration is 1 turn/ caster level with an
area encompassing a spherical volume with a radius of up to 10ft/ caster level.
18-21 : Barrier protects against normal medium sized objects like- spears,
javelins, tridents, and creatures of up to 900lbs. Duration is 1d3 turns/ caster
level encompassing a spherical volume with a radius of up to 20ft/caster level.
22-23 : Barrier protects against large sized normal objects like - ballistae bolts,
average catapult shot, and creatures up to 1,800lbs. Duration is 1 hour/ caster
level encompassing a spherical volume with a radius of up to 40ft/ caster level.
24-26 I Barrier protects against huge sized normal objects like - large catapult
shot and creatures up to 3,600lbs. Duration is 1d3 hours/ caster level encompassing
a spherical volume with a radius of up to 80ft/ caster level. The field absorbs
Magic Missile spell damage per the rules in the general information section.
27-31 I Barrier protects against colossal sized normal objects like - boulders
thrown by giants or boulders dropped by flying creatures, as well as creatures up
to 7,200lbs. Duration is 1 day/ caster level encompassing a spherical volume with a
radius of up to 160ft/ caster level. The field absorbs Magic Missile spell damage
as well as any effects which cause magical force damage per the rules in the
general information section.
32-33 I Barrier protects against gargantuan sized normal objects like - very
large boulders, etc. as well as creatures up to 14,400lbs. Additionally, the area
is protected from up to small sized magical projectiles -arrows, bolts, daggers,
stones, needles, bullets, and other objects of less than 450lbs that may have no
more than a +1 magical attack value and the field absorbs Magic Missile spell
damage as well as force damage and anything that provokes saves versus poison per
the rules in the general information heading. Duration is 1d3 weeks/ caster level
encompassing a spherical volume with a radius of up to 320ft/ caster level.
34-35 I Barrier protects against titanic sized normal objects and creatures of
up to 28,800lbs. Additionally, the area is protected from up to medium sized
magical projectiles - arrows, bolts, daggers, stones, needles, bullets, spears,
javelins, tridents, and other magical objects up to 900lbs that may have no more
than a +2 magical attack value. The field absorbs Magic Missile spell damage as
well as force damage and anything that provokes saves versus poison, paralysis,
electrical and sonic damage per the rules in the general information heading.
Duration is 1 month/ caster level encompassing a spherical volume with a radius of
up to 650ft/ caster level. The barrier has a thickness of 10ft per caster level of
the barriers creator.
36-37: Barrier protects against normal objects and creatures of up to 57,600lbs.
Additionally, the area is protected from up to large sized magical projectiles -
arrows, bolts, daggers, stones, needles, bullets, spears, javelins, tridents,
ballistae bolts, average catapult shot, as well as magical objects up to 1,800lbs.
These magical projectiles may have no more than a +3 magical attack value. The
field absorbs Magic Missile spell damage as well as force damage and anything that
provokes saves versus poison, paralysis, electrical, sonic, acid, and fire damage
so long as their casting check result is less than the barrier’s casting check
result. Duration is 1d3 years/ caster level encompassing a spherical volume with a
radius of up to one-quarter mile/ caster level. The barrier has a thickness of 10ft
per caster level of the barriers creator.
38-39 : Barrier protects against normal objects and creatures of up to
115,200lbs. Additionally, the area is protected from up to huge sized magical
projectiles - arrows, bolts, daggers, stones, needles, bullets, spears, javelins,
tridents, ballistae bolts, large catapult shot, as well as magical objects up to
3,600lbs that may have no more than a +4 magical attack value. The field absorbs
Magic Missile spell damage as well as force damage and anything that provokes saves
versus poison, paralysis, electrical, sonic, acid, fire, and negative energy damage
per the rules in the general information heading. Duration 1d3 decades/ caster
level encompassing a spherical volume with a radius of up to one-half mile/ caster
level. The barrier has a thickness of 15 feet per caster level of the barriers
creator.
40+ Barrier protects against normal objects and creatures of up to 250,000lbs.
Additionally, the area is protected from up to colossal sized magical projectiles -
arrows, bolts, daggers, stones, needles, bullets, spears, javelins, tridents,
ballistae bolts, large boulders thrown by giants, or dropped by flying creatures,
as well as magical objects up to 7,200lbs that may have no more than a +5 magical
attack value. The field absorbs Magic Missile spell damage and effectively forms an
anti-spell barrier to any spell with a casting check result less than the barrier’s
casting check result. Duration of the barrier is permanent unless destroyed or
deactivated and encompasses a spherical volume with a radius of up to 1 mile/
caster level.
The barrier has a thickness of 20 feet per caster level of the barriers creator.
Level: 3 Range: Varies, see text. Duration: 1 or more rounds Casting Time: 1 round
Reversible Yes, see Paralysis spell, DCC Core Rules
Ritual Spell No
Save Fortitude save versus the casting check result negates.
Paroxysm
General: Until the spell is discharged, one of the caster’s hands, or several
pieces of ammunition are charged with this spell’s energy becomes coated with a
sticky layer of neurotoxic contact venom. This layer of venom causes no problems
with gripping, climbing, or fine manipulation, but the caster does need to be
careful not to discharge the spell accidentally upon an ally or innocent bystander.
A glove may be donned to alleviate the risk and most of the manifestation effects,
but the glove must be removed before the caster can discharge the spell. The spell
ends after the caster succeeds with their first attack within the time granted by
the spell. Any enchanted ammunition created can be shared with others, but only the
wizard who cast this spell is immune to the spell’s effects. Care must be taken by
others using these missiles and a thief may apply their bonus for handling poisons
when using these items. Unless indicated by the spell table result the effects of
this spell are normal and heal with rest or magical aid.
Manifestation: The effected hand or ammunition... Roll 1d8: (1-2) glows with a dim,
purple light equivalent to a candle and is constantly dripping with slime of the
same hue. (3-5) Constantly sheds sparks and makes little whizzing noises. (6-7)
Smolders and crackles, trailing red smoke that quickly dissipates. (8+) Glows with
a neon yellow light equivalent to a torch and is constantly dripping slime of the
same hue.
Corruption: Roll 1d6: (1) The caster must succeed at a Luck check for their hand
and any weapons that were to be affected by the spell. Failure indicates the
caster’s hand is broken in multiple places or the item is destroyed; magical items
get a Fortitude save. The broken hands are useless and will not heal until the
caster receives a Remove Curse spell with a result of 20+. If only one hand is
broken the caster may attack, cast spells, and make skill checks but at one step
lower on the dice chain from the pain and inconvenience. (2-4) The caster must
succeed at a DC15 Fortitude save or permanently lose 1d4+1 points of Stamina. These
lost points may only be restored via the completion of a quest or through divine
intervention. (5+) All the weapons and ammunition (including magical varieties)
within 50ft this spell when it fails are dulled, tarnished, and covered with rust
and rot; their damages are reduced by 2 steps on the dice chain until they can pay
for the items to be repaired by a dwarven weapon smith. It costs 100gp per point of
magical bonus to be repaired.
Misfire: Roll 1d6: (1) Two randomly chosen creatures within 40ft who must now
succeed at a DC14 Fortitude save or they are overcome by seizures. Targets are
unable to move or take physical actions for 1d6 rounds,
+1 round/ caster level of the bungling wizard. (2-5) One randomly chosen creature
within 20ft must succeed at a DC12 Fortitude save or be overcome by seizures.
Target is unable to move or take physical actions for 1d4 rounds, +1 round/ caster
level of the clumsy wizard. (6+) The inept wizard must succeed at a DC16 Fortitude
save or be overcome by seizures. These convulsing render them unable to move or
take physical actions for 1d3 rounds, + one round/ caster level.
1-3: Spell fails and is forgotten! Roll 1d6 modified by Luck: (0 or less) Greater
corruption + Misfire + Patron taint (or Spell corruption if no Patron), (1) Major
corruption or Spell corruption, (2-3) Patron taint (or Spell corruption if no
Patron), (4+) Misfire.
4-14: Spell fails and is forgotten.
15 : Partial Success The one of the caster’s hands is charged with chaotic energy.
The caster can make a normal melee attack on their next round trying to touch their
target. If successful, the attack inflicts any normal damage and the victim must
succeed at a fortitude save or they are overcome by seizures. The convulsing
creature is unable to move or take any actions for 1 round. Spell is forgotten.
16-17: One of the caster’s hands is charged with chaotic energy. The caster can
make a normal melee attack on their next round trying to strike their target. If
successful, the attack may inflict any normal damage and the victim must succeed at
a fortitude save or they are overcome by seizures. The convulsing creature is
unable to move or take any actions for 1d6 rounds, +1 round/ caster level. Spell
ends after 1 successful strike or it’s duration expires.
18-21 : One of the caster’s hands or a melee weapon is charged with chaotic energy
for 1d4 rounds, +1 round per caster level. The caster makes normal attacks on
following rounds trying to touch their targets.
If successful, the attack may inflict any normal damage and the victims must
succeed at a Fortitude save or they are overcome by seizures. The convulsing
creatures are unable to move or take any physical actions for 1d6 rounds, +1 round/
caster level. Spell ends after 1 successful strike or it’s duration expires.
22-23: One of the caster’s hands and a melee weapon, or 2d4 ranged projectiles can
be charged with chaotic energy for 1d4 rounds, +1 round per caster level. Once per
round the caster makes normal attacks on trying to touch or strike their targets.
If successful, the attack may inflict any normal damage and the victims must
succeed at a Fortitude save or they are overcome by seizures. The convulsing
creatures are unable to move or take any actions for 1d6 rounds, +1 round/ caster
level. Ammunition is destroyed after it is used.
24-26 : For the next 1d3 rounds, the caster designates one creature within 30ft and
with a word causes the indicated target to become overwhelmed by seizures of such
violence that the victim causes themselves 1 point of damage per round they are in
the grip of the seizure. If the creature is 2HD or less, it is affected
automatically. If 3HD or greater, it receives a DC22 Fortitude save to resist.
Victims are unable to move or take any actions and the seizure lasts for 1d8
rounds, +1 round/ caster level.
27-31 : For the next 2d3 rounds, the caster designates up to two targets within
100ft and with a word causes the indicated targets to become overwhelmed by
seizures of such violence that they cause themselves 1d3 points of damage per round
they are in the grip of the seizure. Any creature of 4HD or less is automatically
affected. Creatures of 5HD or greater receive a DC24 Fortitude save. Victims are
unable to move or take any actions and the seizure lasts for 2d8 rounds, +1 round/
caster level.
32-33: The caster is imbued with the power to kill their enemies by invoking a
terrible paroxysm within their victims. For the next 24 hours the caster may point
at one creature per hour that is within 200ft. Creatures are automatically affected
if they have less than 6HD. Creatures of 7HD or greater receive a DC26 Fortitude
save. Victims are unable to move or take any actions and the seizure lasts for 4d6
rounds, +1 round/ caster level; suffering 2 points of damage per round.
34-35: Choose any one of the effects above; durations and damage values from the
seizure are doubled.
36+ As a result of 16, except the duration of the seizure is doubled and one of the
caster’s hands is permanently enchanted with chaotic energy and the ability to
inflict this kind of damage twice per day. The damage the seizure inflicts can only
be cured via magical means, such as a cleric’s lay on hands ability, a Remove
Curse, or a Paralysis spell is cast upon the victim with a result greater than that
which caused the spastic fit. The caster’s hand may only be restored via completion
of a quest or divine aid.
Pilfer Voice
Level: 1 Range: 1 or more creatures capable of speech Duration: Varies Casting
Time: 1 round
within 30ft
Reversible Yes, see Ventriloquism spell, DCC Core Rules
Ritual Spell No
Save Willpower save versus the casting check result negates.
General: The caster is able to magically steal the voice of the target for
various amounts of time; including permanent theft of the targets voice. This spell
grants the caster no insights or understanding of the target, so listeners who know
the true owner of the voice may not be fooled by the ruse even if the voice is
correct. A wizard may use this spell to establish a collection of stolen voices; up
to their maximum, After which the caster will have to choose to voluntarily
‘forget’ a voice to add a new one... the wizard may even choose to give up their
own voice, but forgotten voices are lost forever. A collector of voices must build
some sort of container to keep their collection safely, and its creation adds 100gp
per voice it is intended to contain, and must be part of the spell casting attempt.
The total number of voices the caster may have in their collection is equivalent
to their Intelligence score. This total must include their own voice; so, a caster
with an Intelligence score of 18 can have a collection of up to 17 additional
voices. In order to use this spell the caster must have at least one ‘empty slot’
available to collect a new voice, otherwise they can only borrow the victim’s voice
temporarily. The wizard may freely use any of their collected voices at will so
long as they have access to their collection; they may even barter collected voices
to other collectors, the wizard’s patrons or other supernatural beings as bribes or
payments to induce favors. Any time the wizard rolls a “1” on their casting check
for this spell they automatically forget one random voice from their repertoire and
the possible choices includes the caster’s natural voice. Collected voices lost in
this fashion return to their owner if possible or are lost forever: it is possible
for this process to cause a caster to become mute, rendering them incapable of
casting this spell to steal a new one.
Temporary theft: The caster may use this spell to speak with the stolen voice,
but when the spell ends, the voice returns to its owner. During this temporary
theft, the victim suffers from the manifestation effect until their voice returns.
Pilfered voice: A powerful enough manifestation result allows the caster to
permanently collect the victim’s voice upon a failed willpower save. The true owner
of the voice suffers from the manifestation effect until the end of the spell and
must retrieve their voice from the caster before the duration expires and the
manifestation result becomes permanent. During this narrow window of opportunity,
recovering a stolen voice requires successful physical contact between the victim
and the thief; at which point the victim must win a contested personality check
with the thief; the victim gets a +5 bonus to their roll. A creature that has their
voice permanently stolen may not speak, or cast spells involving verbal components
and can only recover their voice by killing the wizard who stole their voice; or
via a quest, or divine intervention.
Manifestation: All of these effects are illusions and pose no real harm beyond
their unsettling imagery unless the Storyteller teams otherwise. Roll 1d7: (1)
Black smoke streams from the targets mouth for the duration of the spell. (2)
Target appears to have bubbles floating out of its mouth for the duration of spell.
(3) Target appears to lose their mouth for the duration of the spell. (4) The
victim’s attempts to speak sound like inarticulate, strangled gurgling for the
duration of the spell. (5) The victim’s attempts to speak sound like frog croaks
for the duration of the spell. (6) The victim has swarms of flies streaming from
their mouth for the duration of the spell. (7+) Victim has rainbow sparks stream
from their mouth for the spell’s duration.
Corruption: If the caster has no more voices to lose, they suffer 1 point of
damage for each ‘lost voice’ that they do not have. Roll 1d8; (1) The caster loses
all the voices from their collection. (2) The caster loses 1d4 voices from their
collection. (3-4) The caster loses 1d3 voices from their collection.
(5-6) The caster loses 2 voices from their collection. (7+) The caster loses
their voice and they are unable to cast spells unless they have another to draw
upon.
Misfire: Roll 1d6: (1) Everyone within 50ft of the caster randomly swaps voices
for 1d3 turns, then the voices return to their rightful owners. (2) The caster
swaps voices with another random creature within 50ft for 1d3 turns. (3) Everyone
within 30ft of the caster randomly swaps voices for 1d3 minutes.
(4) The caster swaps voices with another random creature within 30ft for 1
minute. (5) Everyone within 20ft of the caster randomly swaps voices for 1d3
rounds. (6) The caster swaps voices with another random creature within 10ft for 1
round.
1: Spell fails and is forgotten! Roll 1d6 modified by Luck: (0 or less) Major
corruption + Misfire + Patron taint (or Spell corruption if no Patron), (1) Major
corruption, (2) Patron taint (or Spell corruption if no Patron), (3+) Misfire.
2-10: Spell fails and is forgotten.
11 : Partial success - If the target fails a Willpower save their voice isn’t
stolen; neither do they suffer from a manifestation effect. The victim is instead
rendered mute for 1d3 rounds. Spell is forgotten.
12-13: If the target fails a Willpower save the caster gains temporary use of
the victim’s voice for 1d4 rounds + 1 round/ caster level; but the caster may not
collect this voice and it returns to its owner after the spell wears off.
14-17: If the target fails a Willpower save the caster gains temporary use of
the victim’s voice for 1d6 rounds + 1 round/ caster level; but the caster may not
collect this voice and it returns to its owner after the spell wears off.
18-19: If the target fails a Willpower save the caster minutes + 1 minute/
caster level. The caster may choose general information heading.
20-23: If the target fails a Willpower save the caster minutes + 1 minute/
caster level. The caster may choose general information heading.
24-27: If the target fails a Willpower save the caster gains temporary use of
the victim’s voice for 1d12 turns + 1 turn/ caster level. The caster may choose to
collect the victim’s voice per the rules in the general information heading.
28-29: If the target fails a Willpower save the caster may choose to collect the
victim’s voice per the rules in the general information heading. Victim has 24
hours to regain their voice from the thief.
30-31 : If the target fails a Willpower save the caster may choose to collect
the victim’s voice per the rules in the general information heading. Victim has 12
hours to regain their voice from the thief.
32-33: If the target fails a Willpower save the caster may choose to collect the
victim’s voice per the rules in the general information heading. Victim has 6 hours
to regain their voice from the thief.
34-35: If the target fails a Willpower save the caster may choose to collect the
victim’s voice per the rules in the general information heading. Victim has 3 hours
to regain their voice from the thief.
36+ If the target fails a Willpower save the caster may choose to collect the
victim’s voice per the rules in the general information heading. Victim has 1 hour
to regain their voice from the thief.
gains temporary use of the victim’s voice for 1d8 to collect the victim’s voice per
the rules in the
gains temporary use of the victim’s voice for 1d10 to collect the victim’s voice
per the rules in the
Planar Isolation
Level: 3 Range: Varies Duration: Varies Casting Time: 1 turn or more, see text
Reversible Yes, see the Planar Step spell, DCC Core Rules
Ritual Spell Yes
Save Special, see text in General information heading
General: This spell allows the caster and some few objects or allies a limited
protection against being forcibly teleported via any style of translocation magic;
though protected creatures may choose to allow friendly effects of these types.
When a protected creature or item is targeted by teleportation or dimensional
magic; compare the casting check result of the translocation magic to the results
of the Planar Isolation casting check. If the Planar Isolation result is greater;
the protected item or creature need not even roll a save versus the translocation
effect. If the hostile translocation effect has the greater result it takes effect
normally. However, if this hostile translocation attempt allows a save the
protected creature(s) or item(s) get a save bonus outlined by each casting check
result. The caster of this spell may select any result on the table equal to, or
less than their casting check result if it is more desirable or advantageous.
Likewise, the caster need not create the maximum radius or diameter for each zone
of effect at greater levels of power.
At results of 27+ the caster can create an immobile interdiction zone centered
on an inanimate object that prevents any dimensional travel or translocation
effects generated by lesser casting check results, but otherwise functions as the
lesser results with respect to breaching this defense. The zone of effect may be
collapsed via the use of Dispel Magic or anti-magic zones with superior casting
check results to the Planar Isolation casting check; but only if the item or
creature at the center of the effect is the target or encompassed within the
dispelling attempt or anti-magic field effect. The interdiction zone is fixed to
the local area of the dimension upon which it is constructed. Any attempt to cross
the dimensional barrier into or out of the interdicted zone is prevented without
further costs or efforts if the invading or fleeing creature fails to beat the
casting check result for the barrier. Furthermore, these zones do not interact with
each other to any increase or detriment of effect, so multiple zones may overlap.
However, a smaller, more powerful isolation zone contained within a zone that is
larger and/or weaker will dominate only within its normal bounds. The caster must
spellburn to bond this zone to an area; the casting check result will list the
points required. Ritual versions of this spell are often used by medium and larger
cities as well as by rich wizards and merchants to protect themselves from
unexpected invasions and thefts.
Results of 32+ require weeks of intensive labor and crafting checks as well as
rituals in order to create large scale and permanent dimensional interdiction
zones. The more time and money spent, the greater the area that can be isolated. At
the Storyteller’s discretion; and according to the preferences of the caster’s
patron, the spellburn necessary for these manifestations need not come from the
caster or the members of the ritual. Conditions and benefits will vary and the
Storyteller will have the final say on what is and isn’t allowed; as well as any
benefits gained.
Manifestation: Roll 1d6: (1-4) The spell creates a shimmering field of force
about as bright as a torch that either conforms to the creature or item protected;
or it is a spherical curtain around the protected area. Roll 1d14 to determine
color of the effect: 1= Red, 2=Orange, 3= Yellow, 4= Green, 5= Blue,
6= Indigo, 7= Violet, 8= Black, 9= Gray, 10= White, 11= Gold, 12= Silver, 13=
Roll twice, 14= Roll thrice. (5) Whenever the protected item or creature is subject
to interdimensional or translocation magic a denizen of another reality reaches
forth and tries to prevent the transfer: roll 1d3 to determine the type of
creature: 1 = Angel, 2= Demon, 3= Tentacle covered alien from beyond the spheres.
(6) The targets of this spell have ethereal, ghostlike chains spiral out of thin
air to shackle them to the Plane they are on. Creatures trying to gain entry to the
protected Plane get stopped by a sturdy, opaque barrier that somehow blocks the
portal of entry.
Corruption: The caster must succeed at a Luck check immediately and again every
3d6+6 hours; failure indicating that a hostile creature with 2d3HD randomly appears
in front of the caster. This Luck check duration is reset after every encounter;
even when successful. These are usually normal creatures plucked out of their
normal habitat, but it can also pull creatures from other Planes of existence and
they always fight to the death. Anytime the caster accidentally summons something
roll 1d20 modified by their Luck: 1 = demon, 2 = devil, 3= elemental, 4-6 =
humanoid, 7+ mundane, non-humanoid critter.
Misfire: If there are no allies available, choose random enemy or item. Roll
1d10: (1) The mass of two random creatures within 30ft doubles; causing their
Agility score to be reduced by half for the next 2d6 hours. (2) The caster’s mass
doubles; causing their Agility score to be reduced by half for the next 1d6 hours.
(3) The mass of one random creature within 20ft doubles; causing their Agility
score to be reduced by half for the next 1d6 turns. (4) The caster’s mass doubles;
causing their Agility score to be reduced by half for the next 1d6 turns. (5) The
mass of one random creature within 10ft doubles; causing their movements and
Agility score to be reduced by half for the next 1d6 rounds. (6) The mass of one
random creature within 10ft is reduced; causing their movements to decrease by 25%
and their Stamina and Strength scores are decreased by 3 points for the next 1d6
rounds. (7) The caster’s mass is reduced; causing their movements to be decreased
by 25% and their Stamina and Strength scores are decreased by 3 points for the next
1d6 turns. (8) The mass of one random creature within 10ft is reduced by half;
causing their movements to be decreased by 50% and their Stamina and Strength
scores are decreased by half for the next 1d6 turns. (9) The caster’s mass is
reduced by half; causing their movements to decrease by 50% and their Stamina and
Strength scores are decreased by half for the next 1d6 hours. (10+) The mass of one
random creature within 10ft is negated; causing them to become buoyant in air; they
have no move speed, but may drift with the winds or make jump checks to shove off
from walls, etc. Their Stamina and Strength scores are reduced to a maximum of 3
for the next 2d6 hours.
1-3 : Spell fails and is forgotten! Roll 1d6 modified by Luck: (0 or less)
Greater corruption + Misfire + Patron taint (or Spell corruption if no Patron), (1)
Major corruption or Spell corruption, (2-3) Patron taint (or Spell corruption if no
Patron), (4+) Misfire.
4-14: Spell fails and is forgotten.
15 : Partial success - The caster, or their equipment, or their familiar can be
protected from unwanted dimensional travel. This planar isolation lasts for 1
round/ caster level. Creatures whose protection is breached receive a +1 bonus to
their relevant save rolls and the spell ends immediately. Spell is forgotten.
16-17: The caster, their equipment, and their familiar are now protected from
unwanted dimensional travel. This planar isolation lasts for 1 minute/ caster
level. Creatures whose protection is breached receive a +2 bonus to their relevant
save rolls and the spell ends immediately.
18-21 : The caster, their equipment, and their familiar are now protected from
unwanted dimensional travel. This planar isolation lasts for 1 turn/ caster level.
Creatures whose protection is breached receive a +2 bonus to their relevant save
rolls and the spell ends immediately.
22-23: The caster, their equipment, and their familiar as well as 1 item or
creature per 3 caster levels are now protected from unwanted dimensional travel.
This planar isolation lasts for 1 turn/ caster level. Creatures whose protection is
breached receive a +4 bonus to their relevant save rolls and the spell ends
immediately.
24-26: The caster, their equipment, and their familiar as well as 1 item or
creature per 3 caster levels are now protected from unwanted dimensional travel.
This planar isolation lasts for 1 hour per caster level. Creatures whose protection
is breached receive a +4 bonus to the relevant save rolls; the spell continues to
function, protecting the targeted creature from hostile translocation attempts for
the spell’s duration.
27-31 I The caster, their equipment, and their familiar as well as 1 item or
creature per 2 caster levels are now protected from unwanted dimensional travel.
Alternately, the caster creates an immobile dimensional isolation effect with a
fixed point using a non-living, immobile object as the central focus. All
creatures, their equipment, and familiars with in 20ft/ caster level of that center
point are now protected from unwanted dimensional travel effects so long as they
remain within the field’s area. In either case these planar isolation effects last
for 1 day per caster level. Creatures whose protection is breached receive a +6
bonus to the relevant save rolls; the spell continues to function; protecting the
targeted creature from hostile translocation attempts for the spell’s duration.
32-33: The caster, their equipment, and their familiar as well as 1 item or
creature per 2 caster levels are now protected from unwanted dimensional travel.
Alternately, the caster takes 6 weeks and 1,000gp to create a non-mobile
dimensional isolation effect with a non-living, non-mobile item as the central
focus. All creatures, their equipment, and their familiars within up to 50ft/
caster level of the central focus are protected from unwanted dimensional travel so
long as they remain within the effect. The caster must commit 1 point of spellburn
per 50ft of radius they wish to create. In either case this planar isolation effect
lasts for up to 1 week per caster level; but the caster may purchase 1 additional
month per 3 points of additional spellburn. Creatures whose protection is breached
receive a +6 bonus to the relevant save rolls and the spell continues to function;
protecting the targeted creature from hostile translocation attempts for the
spell’s duration.
34-35: The caster, their equipment, and their familiar as well as 1 item or
creature per caster level are now protected from unwanted dimensional travel. Or,
the caster takes 9 weeks to create a non-mobile dimensional isolation effect with a
non-living, non-mobile item as the center point. The caster must commit 1 point of
spellburn per 100ft of radius and expend 3,000gp to create the zone. All creatures,
their equipment, and their familiars within a distance of up to 100ft/ caster level
of the central focus are now protected from unwanted dimensional travel so long as
they remain within the area of effect. In either case this planar isolation effect
lasts for up to 1 month per caster level; but the caster may purchase 1 additional
month per 3 points of additional spellburn. Creatures whose protection is breached
receive a +8 bonus to the relevant save rolls and the spell continues to function;
protecting the targeted creature from hostile translocation attempts for the
spell’s duration.
36-37: The caster, their equipment, and their familiar as well as 2 items or
creatures per caster level are now protected from unwanted dimensional travel.
Alternately, the caster takes 12 weeks to create a nonmobile dimensional isolation
effect with a non-living, non-mobile item as the central focus. The caster must
commit 1 point of spellburn per 500ft of radius and expend 5,000gp in materials to
create the isolation zone. All creatures, their equipment, and their familiars
within 500ft/ caster level of the central focus are now protected from unwanted
dimensional travel so long as they remain within the area of effect. This planar
isolation effect lasts for 3 months per caster level; but the caster may purchase 2
months for every 3 points of additional spellburn. Creatures whose protection is
breached receive a +8 bonus to the relevant save rolls and the spell continues to
function; protecting the targeted creature from hostile translocation attempts for
the spell’s duration.
38-39: The caster, their equipment, and their familiar as well as 2 items or
creatures per caster level are now protected from unwanted dimensional travel for 3
months per caster level. Alternately, the caster takes 15 weeks to create a non-
mobile dimensional isolation effect with a non-living, non-mobile item as the
central focus. The caster must commit 2 points of spellburn per quarter-mile of
radius to create the isolation zone as well as 8,000gp in material costs. All
creatures, their equipment, and their familiars within a quarter mile per caster
level from the central focus are now protected from unwanted dimensional travel so
long as they remain within the area of effect. This planar isolation effect lasts
for 6 months per caster level; but the caster may purchase 3 months for every 4
additional points of spellburn. Creatures whose protection is breached receive a
+10 bonus to the relevant save rolls and the spell continues to function;
protecting the targeted creature from hostile translocation magic for the spell’s
duration.

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40+ The caster, their equipment, and their familiar as well as 3 items or creatures
per caster level are now protected from unwanted dimensional travel for 1 year per
caster level. Alternately, the caster takes 24 weeks to create a non-mobile
dimensional isolation effect with a non-living, non-mobile item as the central
focus. The caster must commit 3 points of spellburn per mile of radius to create
the isolation zone as well as expend 12,000gp in material costs. All creatures,
their equipment, and their familiars within 1 mile of the central focus are now
protected from unwanted dimensional travel. This planar isolation effect lasts for
10 years per caster level; but the caster can purchase 3 additional years per 5
points of additional spellburn. Creatures whose protection is breached receive a
+12 bonus to the relevant save rolls and the spell continues to function;
protecting the target from hostile translocation attempts for the spell’s duration.
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Protection from (*)
Level: 2 Range: Self or others. Duration: 2d5 turns, +1 turn/ Caster Level Casting
Time: 1 turn
Reversible No
Ritual Spell Yes
Save Willpower save against the casting check result negates effect if
necessary.
General: This spell is an arcane variant of the Protection from Evil spell
available to clerics and similar in its function, but with a key difference.
Without the power of a deity (or its equivalent) this spell is weaker than its
divine twin and therefore cannot protect against, concepts like ‘good and ‘evil’.
However, this spell can protect the caster and possibly his or her allies from many
other hazards of the mundane and magical world. The ‘*’ in the spell’s name refers
to the fact that this spell will function in a similar manner versus physical
attacks, weapons, creatures, poisons, and other things depending upon the caster’s
level and their casting check and they may always choose a lesser result if
desired. After the spell is cast the protected creatures or items can move and be
moved normally and retain their protections.
When protected from a class of creatures by their hit dice; the benefits granted by
the level of the spell’s result apply to all of that creature’s attacks as well as
special powers and abilities like spells and breath weapons. For determining
classifications: a wizard’s familiar always counts as an intelligent humanoid
regardless of their physiology. The caster spends 10 minutes casting this spell and
uses 10gp worth of diamond dust to trace out a circle large enough to stand within.
If they haven’t any diamond dust the caster can trace the diagram with anything,
chalk, soot, or even use a stick to scratch it into the dirt then commit two points
of spellburn as a substitute for the diamond dust. The caster, or the intended
target is placed within the circle. The caster names that which they are seeking
protection from as they cast the spell using the available list of choices for
their level or that of a lesser level. When the spell is attached to a specific
item, any penalties wrought from the spell’s casting check are applied to the
creature using or holding said item. This spell isn’t strong enough to protect
against magical weapons of any kind until the caster is at least 9th level. This
spell is incapable of defending against undead, elementals, faeries, dragons, or
any other type of supernatural creatures or concepts like good and evil. These
still fall under the purview of clerics and the Protection from Evil/Good spells.
Level Lists of possibilities for protection by level : caster chooses one item from
any available list.
3 Arrows, bites, bolts, claws, horns/antlers, sling stones, trample attacks; or
other singular but specific type
of mundane attack from a normal creature no larger than the caster.
4 Chosen type of melee or ranged weapon no larger than that usable by the
caster; or any specific type of
non-magical attack from a creature; or one specific venom/poison/toxin.
5 Bludgeoning, or piercing, or slashing attacks, from creatures no larger than
the caster; or all mundane
venoms, poisons, and toxins.
Melee or ranged attacks from the weapons of creatures of up to one size class
larger than the caster; either
6 mundane animals, or plants, or mundane insects of 1HD or less; or all mundane
venoms, poisons,and
toxins.
Melee or ranged attacks from the weapons of creatures of up to one size class
larger than the caster; either
7 mundane animals, or plants, or mundane insects of 2HD or less; or all mundane
venoms, poisons, and
toxin attacks; or any singular type of magical venom, poison, or toxin; or
mundane humanoids of no more
than 1HD.
Melee and ranged attacks from the weapons of creatures up to two size class
larger than the caster; or
8 mundane animals, plants, and insects of 4HD or less; or all mundane venoms,
poisons, and toxins attacks;
or any singular type of magical venom, poison, or toxin; or mundane humanoids
of no more than 3HD; or
oozes, slimes, and jellies of no more than 2HD.
Melee and ranged attacks from the weapons of creatures up to three size
classes larger than the caster and
9 these weapons may have up to a +1 magical attack bonus; or mundane animals,
plants, and insects of 6HD
or less; or all mundane or all magical venoms, poisons, and toxins; or
mundane humanoids of no more
than 4HD; or oozes, slimes, and jellies of no more than 3HD.
Melee and ranged attacks from the weapons of creatures up to five size
classes larger than the caster and
these weapons may have up to a +2 magical attack bonus; or mundane animals,
plants and insects of 8HD
or less; or all mundane and magical venoms, poisons, and toxins; or mundane
humanoids of no more than
D 6HD; or oozes, slimes, and jellies of no more than 5HD.
Manifestation: If the casting was successful the circle lifts from the ground and
starts to spin about the target of the spell quickly. This leaves their skin or the
surface of the item that is protected by the spell covered in random symbols and
lines from the protection circle for the duration of the spell. These lines and
distorted symbols glow as bright as a candle and are of the following random
colors: roll 1d14 once unless directed otherwise: (1) Red, (2) Orange, (3) Yellow,
(4) Green, (5) Blue, (6) Indigo, (7) Violet, (8) Black, (9) Gray, (10) White, (11)
Gold, (12) Silver, (13) Roll twice, (14) Roll thrice.
Corruption: Caster rolls 1d5; (1) From now on, every time the caster fails a
willpower check, they sneeze and their skin changes color. Roll 1d14 to determine
color of the effect: 1 = Red, 2= Orange,
3= Yellow, 4= Green, 5= Blue, 6= Indigo, 7= Violet, 8= Black, 9= Gray, 10= White,
11= Gold,
12= Silver, 13= Roll twice, 14= Roll thrice. (2) Caster rolls a Luck check every
morning and failure indicates they suffer a -2 penalty to their save rolls until
the next dawn. (3) Caster rolls a Luck check every morning and failure indicates
they suffer a -1 penalty to their save rolls until the next dawn. (4) The caster
suffers a permanent and cumulative -1 penalty to armor class. (5) One of the
caster’s allies suffers a permanent and cumulative -1 penalty to armor class.
Misfire : Caster rolls 1d8; (1) 1d6 of the enemies closest to the caster each gain
a permanent +1 to armor class. (2-4) 1d5 of the enemies closest to the caster each
gain a permanent +1 to save rolls. (5-7) 1d4 of the enemies closest to the caster
each gain a permanent +1 to initiative scores. (8+) 1d3 of the enemies closest to
the caster each gain a permanent +1 to attack rolls.
1-2: Spell fails and is forgotten! Roll 1d6 modified by Luck: (0 or less) Greater
corruption + Misfire + Patron taint (or Spell corruption if no Patron), (1) Major
corruption, (2) Patron taint (or Spell corruption if no Patron), (3+) Misfire.
3-12: Spell fails and is forgotten.
13 : Partial success - the subject of the spell is granted a +1 bonus to one type
of save roll for the next 10 minutes. Roll 1d6 to determine which save is affected:
1= Fortitude, 2-5= Willpower, 6= Reflex. Spell is forgotten.
14-15 : The subject of the spell receives a +1 bonus to saving rolls made against
damage from (*).
16-19 : The subject of the spell receives a +1 bonus to saving rolls made against
damage from (*). In addition, all attempts to attack the protected creature or item
by or with (*) are made with a -1 penalty.
20-21 : The subject receives a +1 bonus to saving rolls made against damage from
(*). In addition, all attempts to attack the protected creature or item by or with
(*) are made with a -1 penalty. Finally, all wounds suffered from (*) have their
damage reduced by 1 point / die to a minimum damage of 1 point / die.
22-25 : In relation to (*), the caster and all allies within a 10ft radius of the
protected creature or item receive a +2 bonus to saving rolls against damage from
(*); attack rolls with or by (*) against them suffer a -2 penalty, and damages
suffered from or by (*) are reduced by 1 point / die to a minimum damage of 1 point
/ die.
26-29 : In relation to (*), the caster and all allies within a 20ft radius of the
protected creature or item receive a +2 bonus to saving rolls against damage from
(*); attack rolls with or by (*) against them suffer a -2 penalty, and damages
suffered from or by (*) are reduced by 2 points / die to a minimum damage of 1
point / die.
30-31 : In relation to (*), all allies within a 30ft radius of the protected
creature or item receive a +3 bonus to saving rolls against damage from (*); attack
rolls with or by (*) against them suffer a -3 penalty, and damages suffered from or
by (*) are reduced by 3 points per die to a minimum damage of 1 point per die.
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32-33 I (*) find it painful or difficult to exist near the protected item or
creature. Any (*) that advances or is advanced within 40ft of the protected item or
creature takes 1d4+ caster’s level of arcane force damage each round the initiative
of the attacking creature or item. This is an automatic consequence of being near
the protected item or creature. Additionally, the caster or the protected creature
or item and their allies within a 40ft radius receive a +3 bonus to saving rolls
against damage by (*); attack rolls with or by (*) against those protected by the
spell suffer a -3 penalty, and damages suffered from or by (*) are reduced by
3 points per die and this can nullify all damage.
34-35 I (*) find it painful or difficult to exist near the protected item or
creature. Any (*) that advances or is advanced within 50ft of the protected item or
creature takes 2d6+ caster’s level of arcane force damage each round on the
initiative of the attacking creature or item. This is an automatic consequence of
being near the protected item or creature. Additionally, the caster (or item) and
the protected creatures and any allies within a 50ft radius receive a +4 bonus to
saving rolls against damage by (*); attack rolls with or by (*) against those
protected by the spell suffer a -4 penalty, and damages suffered from or by (*) are
reduced by
4 points per die and this can nullify all damage.
36-37 I (*) find it painful or difficult to exist near the protected item or
creature. Any (*) that advances or is advanced within 75ft of the protected item or
creature takes 3d8+ caster’s level of arcane force damage each round on the
initiative of the attacking creature or item. This is an automatic consequence of
being near the protected item or creature. Additionally, the caster (or item) and
the protected creatures and any allies within a 75ft radius receive a +4 bonus to
saving rolls against damage from (*); attack rolls with or by (*) against those
protected by the spell suffer a -4 penalty, and damages suffered from or by (*) are
reduced by 4 points per die and this can nullify all damage.
38+ (*) find it painful or difficult to exist near the protected item or creature.
Any (*) that advances or is advanced within 100ft of the protected item or creature
takes 4d10+ caster’s level of arcane force damage each round the initiative of the
attacking creature or item. This is an automatic consequence of being near the
protected item or creature. Additionally, the caster (or item) and the protected
creatures and any allies within a 100ft radius receive a +5 bonus to saving rolls
against damage from (*); attack rolls with or by (*) against those protected by the
spell suffer a -5 penalty, and damages suffered from or by (*) are reduced by
5 points per die and this can nullify all damage.

* --
From the journal of Daelin, Wizard of the 5th
Circle of Benarvyn
An arrow whizzed through the air over the gathering goblin army. (Can you
call it an
army? Really? They’re goblins. They don’t really use tactics. It’s more like
they swarm.) Anyhow, {3s. . ' ' ' ‘ ‘
‘ ‘
the goblins were swarming Dorff He readied himself, brandishing his sword. I
saw the arrow out
of the corner of my eye; a lone archer in the trees. Who knew goblins could
climb trees? A faint
smile crossed my face, as I remembered the spell I ’d cast while on watch last
night. A violet circle
formed on the ground, raising itself like a curtain around the mighty warrior.
I knew he would be
angry at me for interfering, but we really needed our warrior, and the
goblins... well, they were a
bit snarly. The fiery curtain rose, sigils dancing on the surface of his body
and the arrow snagged
harmlessly in his cloak. The first goblin struck at Dorff and its battered
sword bounced back,
hitting him squarely in the confused noggin. Dorff screamed my name, I was in
trouble. But Dorff
was alive, and that is what mattered.
Always be prepared
Reduce
Level: 1 Range: Touch Duration: 1 turn / caster level Casting Time: 1 round
Reversi ble Yes, see Enlarge spell, DCC Core Rules
Ritual Spell Yes
Save None, or Willpower save versus casting check result negates.
General: By touching a creature, object, or by choosing ‘self’ as the target; the
spell causes the target to shrink in size! In this manner, ropes can become shorter
and thinner, doors thinner and smaller, tables lighter and easier to carry, and so
forth. Unless noted otherwise on the spell table, the equipment and gear of the
targets also decreases in size as directed. Items reduced in this fashion may have
their damages reduced by type when possible or simply by lowering its action/damage
die by one step on the dice chain. The minimum damage for reduced weapons is 1
point and this spell cannot decrease a creature’s Strength score below 3. Magical
objects decreased in this manner retain their original magical potency; e.g., a +2
ssword does not become a +1 sword, it simply becomes a smaller magical weapon: a
great sword becomes a long sword, a long sword becomes a short sword, and a short
sword becomes a dagger. A dagger becomes a butter knife and all damage dice are
adjusted accordingly. The caster may use this spell to learn the Enlarge spell,
which is used to make things bigger. Multiple castings of this spell do not stack,
though Reduce may be used to cancel the effects of Enlarge, and vice versa. Bonuses
and penalties to a target’s ability scores cannot increase these scores beyond 18
(+3 bonus) or decrease them below 3 (-3 penalty).
Manifestation: Roll 1d4: (1) Target quickly shrinks to the new size new size with
nothing more than an odd whistling noise. (2) Target vanishes for 1 round and then
reappears smaller within a puff of rapidly dissipating smoke. Roll 1d8 to determine
the color of the smoke: 1= Red, 2= Orange, 3= Yellow,
4= Green, 5= Blue, 6= Indigo, 7= Violet, 8= Roll twice. (3) Target instantly turns
to hard stone which then crumbles away quickly to reveal the smaller creature. (4)
Target appears to explode into a galaxy of stars, but the explosion then reverses
itself as the target shrinks to their new size.
Corruption: The caster’s size is permanently reduced by 10%. The caster gains a -1
penalty on fortitude saves as well as a 5ft penalty to speed for every 20%
reduction. This corruption is cumulative and may lead to additional complications,
penalties, and even some benefits from the caster’s new size at the Storyteller’s
discretion. Eventually the caster will need new equipment.
Misfire: Roll 1d8: (1) The size of the caster’s nearest ally and their equipment
are permanently enlarged by 50%, conferring a +1 bonus to Strength and Stamina and
a -2 penalty to Agility; if no allies nearby, then caster is affected. (2-4) All
enemies and their equipment within 50ft are doubled in size, receiving a +3 bonus
to Strength and Stamina as well as a -3 penalty to Agility, if there are no enemy
targets; apply results to all objects within range for the next 1d6 hours. (5-7)
The intended target and their equipment are enlarged by +25% and apply a +1 bonus
to their Strength score for the next 1d6 turns.
(8+) Everything within 100ft, including living creatures, objects, plants,
buildings, and other such things, is reduced to mouse-scale; i.e., humans drop to
approximately 3” tall, buildings reduce in size to corresponding scale, weapons are
the size of toothpicks, and so on; to those affected it appears the world beyond
the range has just increased in size exponentially. Affected creatures and objects
remain affected even if they move beyond the initial zone of effect. All these
effects are restored to normal after 1 day, but in the meantime they must deal with
the consequences of these results. Unless noted otherwise on the spell table, the
equipment and gear of the targets also decreases or increases as directed.
1: Spell fails and is forgotten! Roll 1d6 modified by Luck: (0 or less) Major
corruption + Misfire + Patron taint (or Spell corruption if no Patron), (1) Major
corruption, (2) Patron taint (or Spell corruption if no Patron), (3+) Misfire.
2-10: Spell fails and is forgotten.
11 I Partial success - The spell reduces the targets size by 10%, but their weapons
and equipment are not affected by the spell. This means that the creature’s speed
is reduced by 10% and they gain no armor class advantage from their new size in
addition to suffering a -1 penalty on attacks and skill checks until they can shed
themselves of their now ill-fitting clothing and armor. The spell is forgotten.
12-13: Target and their equipment are reduced by 10% in size. Their movement rates
and weapon damage dice are unaffected by the change, but they will have an easier
time fitting through tight spaces and such. They gain a +1 bonus to initiative; any
other advantages are subject to Storyteller’s approval.
14-17: Target and their equipment are reduced by 25% in size. Target suffers a 1
point reduction to Strength score, but gain a 1 point bonus to their Agility score.
The target’s movement rates are reduced by 5ft, but weapon damage dice are as yet
unaffected by the change.
18-19: Target and their equipment are reduced by 50% in size. Target suffers a 3
point reduction to their Strength score, but gains a 3 point bonus to their Agility
score and the target’s base AC is now 12. The target’s movement rates per round are
reduced by half and their weapons as well as equipment are reduced to the next
smallest type or have their damage dice reduced by one step on the dice chain; 1
point minimum.
20-23: Target and their equipment are reduced by 100% in size conferring a 6 point
penalty to Strength and a 6 point bonus to Agility; the subjects’ height is
measured in inches rather than feet. i.e. if the target was 7 feet tall & weighed
200lbs, they are now 7 inches tall and weigh only 2 lbs. Their movement rates per
round are reduced to 5ft/ minute and weapon damage dice are normal against
creatures of the same size, but are reduced to the point that they only cause 1
point of damage on successful attacks verses bigger targets. Weapon ranges are
divided by 2. The target’s base AC is now 16 and the spell’s duration is doubled.
24-27: Target and their equipment are reduced by 300% in size conferring a 9 point
penalty to Strength and a 9 point bonus to Agility; the subjects’ height is
measured in eighths of an inch rather than feet. i.e. if the target was 7 feet tall
& weighed 200lbs, they are now 7/8 of an inch tall and weigh only 2/3 of a pound.
Their movement rates per round are reduced to a maximum of 5ft/ round and weapon
damage dice are normal against creatures of the same size, but are reduced to only
1 point versus anything more than 2 inches tall. Weapon ranges are divided by 3.
The target’s base AC is now 20 and the spell’s duration is now 3 hours/ caster
level
28-29: The caster may choose to affect up to three additional creatures as well as
themselves as if a result of 18 had been rolled.
30-31 : The caster may choose to affect up to three additional creatures per caster
level as well as themselves as if a result of 20 had been rolled.
32-33: The caster may choose to affect up to five additional creatures per caster
level as well as themselves as if a result of 24 had been rolled.
34-35: The caster may choose to affect up to five additional creatures per caster
level as well as themselves as if a result of 24 had been rolled; but the spell’s
duration is now 3 days/ caster level.
36+ The caster may choose to affect up to 10 additional creatures per caster level
as well as themselves as if a result of 24 had been rolled; but the spell’s
duration is now 3 weeks/ caster level.
Rending
Level: 1 Range: Varies, usually 5ft. Duration: Permanent Casting Time: 1 round
Reversible Yes, see Mending spell, DCC Core Rules
Ritual Spell Yes
Save Fortitude save versus the casting check result negates effects of
spell.
General: The caster can damage objects, generally of a simple and mundane nature,
but at greater levels of power this spell can affect complex and even magical
objects at great range if the target(s) fail a fortitude save. However, unattended
items receive no save roll versus this spell’s effects. Once impaired, the object
imposes a penalty upon any armor class, skill checks, attacks and damage made using
the damaged item; and in more powerful manifestations the item has its action and
damage dice reduced by a number of steps on the dice chain. The Storyteller
determines any additional side effects from the damage done to the item where
necessary. The damage sustained to the target(s) or inflicted onto others as a
result of the sabotage remains until healed or repaired normally. The caster must
concentrate upon the target for 1 round per size category of the item: Tiny= 1rd,
Small= 2rds, Medium= 3rds, Large= 4rds, Huge= 5 rds, Gargantuan= 6rds, Colossal=
7rds, Titanic= 8rds, anything larger requires 10 rounds of concentration. If
attacked or interrupted they must succeed at a DC15 Intelligence check or the spell
misfires.
This spell can be applied to living targets with results of 20 or greater. Evil
wizards wishing to target living creatures must succeed at a DC 13 Intelligence
(anatomy) check prior to their casting check to break the bones and internal
organs, or disrupt the bodily processes of the target(s). The DC for the caster’s
Intelligence check is increased for creatures that are either radically different
from the caster, alien, or supernatural in nature at the Storyteller’s discretion.
Damages caused or systems disrupted are permanent, but can be healed normally,
assuming the target lives.
Manifestation: Roll id8: (i) The target is pelted by scores of tiny meteors. (2)
The target is assaulted by a flock of demonic ducks that bite and pack with violent
abandon. (3) The object glows violent pink then melts or is otherwise damaged
slightly. (4) Target is enveloped momentarily in an acidic cloud that leaves it
pitted and damaged. (5-6) The object disappears then reappears in worn and shabby
condition. (7) A swarm of clockwork bugs attacks the item leaving it torn and
battered. (8+) The targeted item fragments; the bits fall apart and reform poorly
in a matter of moments.
Corruption: All of the caster’s equipment suffers a -1 penalty on any saves versus
damage or degradation. Magic items are entitled to a DC15 Fortitude save roll with
a bonus equal to their attack bonus or the level of spell that created the item.
This penalty is cumulative with further corruptions and is applied immediately to
any new equipment. Furthermore, this damage is permanent and remains even if the
caster sells their equipment; it must be fixed after it is sold. Rates will vary,
but in general it should cost at least 50gp/ point of penalty removed from the item
or more for magical items.
Misfire: Roll 1d6: (1) One randomly targeted item no larger than a house-cat is
restored to pristine condition. (2) All enemies within 20ft have their equipment
polished and repaired to maximum effectiveness; granting them a +1 bonus to
attacks, armor class, and damage for the next hour. (3) All of the equipment of one
of the caster’s allies within 20ft suffers a permanent penalty to skill checks,
attack and damage, armor class - dropping its action die by 1 step on the dice
chain until it is repaired due to a sudden infestation of strange moldy growths.
(4) All precious metals and gems owned by the caster and their allies within 20ft
have their impurities and flaws enhanced; decreasing their value by 20%. (5) One of
the caster’s allies has all of their equipment glow with sickly green light as the
items each split into two identical sets of items causing great problems to the
character from wearing two sets of armor, cloaks, boots, etc. The new items all
have the opposite effects of their progenitors (canceling out all of the
character’s item’s powers and abilities) worst of all: the new items are nearly
impossible to distinguish from the character’s original items. (6) Caster suffers a
minor but aggravating wound, such as a stubbed toe or bad hangnail, which causes no
damage but inflicts a -2 penalty to all rolls for 10 minutes/ caster level.
11 Spell fails and is forgotten! Roll 1d6 modified by Luck: (0 or less) Major
corruption + Misfire + Patron taint (or Spell corruption if no Patron), (1) Major
corruption, (2) Patron taint (or Spell corruption if no Patron), (3+) Misfire.
2-10: Spell fails and is forgotten.
11 : Spell fails but is retained in memory.
12-13: The caster causes a minor defect in a simple object of non-magical, non-
living nature. The object to be impaired must be of a single material, be no more
than 1 cubic foot in volume, and contain no moving parts or complex mechanisms. The
defect imposes a -1 penalty to its use. Examples: torn shirt, dent in a helmet
causing the visor to stay up (or down), break a normal sword in half, or snap a bow
or bow string.
14-17: The caster causes a minor defect in a simple object of non-magical, non-
living nature. The object to be impaired must be of a single material, be no more
than 1 cubic foot in volume, and contain no moving parts or complex mechanisms.
Once impaired, the object imposes a -2 penalty while using the damaged item.
Examples: torn breast plate, hole in a helmet rendering the visor meaningless,
break a sword in half, or snap a shield strap.
18-19: The caster causes a major defect in a simple object of non-magical, non-
living nature. The item to be broken must be of a single material, be no more than
1 cubic foot in volume, and contain no moving parts or complex mechanisms. If the
object retains any usability then its action and damage dice are reduced by one
step on the dice chain. Otherwise the object is useless until it is repaired or
replaced. Examples: shredded shirt, cleave a helmet in twain, broken bow, split a
saddle; but a broken item may yet retain some usability at the Storytellers
discretion
20-23: The caster breaks one normal, complex object with moving parts and multiple
elements. For example, the caster could repair a crossbow or a lock. The size of
the non-magical object can be up to the caster’s weight or volume. If the object
retains any usability then its action and damage dice are reduced by two steps on
the dice chain.
24-27 : The caster sabotages a large, complex object of mundane origin, with moving
parts and multiple elements within 100ft. For example, the caster could crumble a
statue to chunks or shatter a wagon to pieces. The object can have a weight or
volume up to four times the caster’s. If the object retains any usability then its
action and damage dice are reduced by three steps on the dice chain.
28-29 : The caster permanently destroys a very large, complex object of mundane
origin, even if it has moving parts and multiple elements at a range of up to
120ft. For example, the caster could tear chunks from the battlements of a tower
with this spell. Larger objects take longer to break, typically requiring
concentration of more than one round.
30-31 : The caster permanently incapacitates huge objects of great complexity at a
range of 150ft, even if they are magical in nature. For example, the caster could
tear the gate from the wall of a castle or tear the roof off of one of its towers
with this spell. This spell will affect magical weapons, items, and armor of up to
a +1 magical enhancement or similar properties. Larger objects take longer to
break, typically requiring concentration of more than one round.
32-33 : The caster irreparably harms gargantuan objects, even if they are complex
or magical in nature, at a range of 250ft. The items broken may not be repaired,
they must be rebuilt. For example, the caster could collapse a tower from a small
castle or collapse a siege-engine with this spell. This spell will affect magical
weapons, items, and armor of up to a +1 magical enhancement or similar properties.
Larger objects take longer to break, typically requiring concentration of more than
one round.
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34-35 I The caster harms colossal objects, even if they are complex or magical in
nature, at a range of 300 feet. For example, the caster could tear the wall from
one side of a small castle with this spell. This spell will affect magical weapons,
items, and armor of up to a +2 magical enhancement or similar properties. Larger
objects take longer to break, typically requiring concentration of more than one
round.
36+ The caster damages incredibly huge objects, even if they are complex or magical
in nature, at a range of 450 feet. For example, the caster could tear the wall and
tower from one side of a small castle with this spell. This spell will affect
magical weapons, items, and armor of up to a +3 magical enhancement or similar
properties. Larger objects take longer to break, typically requiring

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Level: 5 Range: Creatures touched Duration: Varies Casting Time: 5 rounds
Reversible No
Ritual Spell Yes
Save Willpower versus casting check result negates for the unwilling
General: This spell was designed for defending against the vile powers of
demons, and the restless dead. It magically bolsters the life force of the subjects
so that they are somewhat protected against the attribute draining powers of
vampires, demons, minions of the outer darkness, and other such malevolent beings.
The protections granted by this spell do not stack with themselves, but they can
stack with similar benefits from runes, or other spells at the Storyteller’s
discretion. Protected creatures still take normal damage from the claw, weapon, and
bite attacks that inflicted the draining damage, but the victim is protected from
some or all of the ability score damage caused by such attacks. If the attacker can
drain points from more than one type of ability score; the protections from this
spell are valid against and reduce damage from each type of drain attack.
Manifestation: Roll 1d10: (1-7) The caster is enveloped in light that shines as
brightly as a bonfire for the duration of the spell’s effects. The eyes of the
subjects protected by the spell glow with a similar light. This light doesn’t
affect their vision, but does cast the same light as a good reading lantern which
grants the protected creatures the illumination they need and leaves their hands
free. Roll 1d14 to determine the color of the effect: 1 = Red, 2= Orange, 3=
Yellow, 4= Green, 5= Blue, 6= Indigo, 7= Violet, 8= Black, 9= Gray, 10= White, 11=
Gold, 12= Silver, 13= Roll twice, 14= Roll thrice. (8-9) A hole in space and time
opens above the caster that allows strange gelatinous creatures to enter the
caster’s world. These creatures are unsightly, slimy, and smell bad, but otherwise
harmless. Worst of all, they take up residence on the heads of the caster and any
creatures protected by this spell; granting the spell’s benefits and a +2 bonus on
all saves versus fire damage and catching fire for the duration of the spell. When
the spell ends the aliens fall off and dissolve. (10) The sound of heavenly
trumpets belling from beyond the void herald’s the arrival of a golden, winged
helmet that appears on heads of the caster and all those protected by the spell.
The helmet lasts for the duration of the spell, granting the accessed benefits, as
well as granting a +3 bonus to the subject’s armor class then turns to glitter and
dust at the end of the spell.
Corruption: The caster becomes permanently susceptible to the attacks of the
creatures listed above and suffers a penalty to save rolls from their drain
attacks, charms, compulsions, ESP spells, telepathy, and other such powers.
Subsequent results from this table are cumulative and may not be removed short of
divine intervention. The caster has a permanent; Roll 1d10: (1) -5 penalty, (2) -4
penalty, (3) -3 penalty,
(4) -2 penalty, (5+) -1 penalty.
Misfire : Roll 1d8: Permanent results are cumulative, but treated as a major
curse and the penalty can be removed via the Remove Curse spell with a result of 27
or greater: (1) The caster suffers 1d4 points of Intelligence and Personality
damage; half is permanent. (2) The caster suffers 1d3 points of Intelligence and
Personality damage; 1 point of each is permanent. (3) The caster and all of his or
her allies within 50ft suffer 1 point of Intelligence and Personality damage; each
must succeed at a luck check to determine if this is a permanent loss. (4) The
caster suffers a -3 penalty on all future casting checks and a -4 penalty to their
next attempt to cast this spell. (5) The caster suffers a -2 penalty on all future
casting checks and a -3 penalty to their next attempt to cast this spell. (6+) The
caster suffers a -1 penalty on all future casting checks and a -2 penalty to their
next attempt to cast this spell.
1-5: Spell fails and is forgotten! Roll 1d6 modified by Luck: (1 or less)
Greater corruption + Misfire + Patron taint (or Spell corruption if no Patron), (2-
3) Major corruption and Patron taint (or Spell corruption if no Patron), (4-5)
Patron taint (or Spell corruption if no patron), (6) Misfire.
6-18: Spell fails and is forgotten.
19 I Partial Success - Caster gains a +1 bonus on Willpower and Fortitude saves
the rest of the day, but the spell is forgotten.
20-21 I Caster gains a +2 bonus on Willpower and Fortitude saves. They ignore
one point of ability score drain per round each time the caster is subjected to
such attacks for the rest of the day.
22-24 I Caster and 2 other creatures gain a +2 bonus on Willpower and Fortitude
saves. They can ignore one point of ability drain per round each time they are
subjected to such attacks for the next 1d3 days.
25-27 I Caster and 3 other creatures gain a +2 bonus on Willpower and Fortitude
saves. They can ignore 2 points of ability drain per round each time they are
subjected to such attacks for the next 1d4 days, +1 day per 3 caster levels.
28- 30 I Caster and 1 other creature per caster level gain a +2 bonus on
Willpower and Fortitude saves. They can ignore 2 points of ability drain per round
each time they are subjected to such attacks for the next 1d5 days, +1 day per 3
caster levels.
31-33 I Caster and 1 other creature per caster level gain a +3 bonus on
Willpower and Fortitude saves. They can ignore 3 points of ability drain per round
each time they are subjected to such attacks for the next 1d6 weeks, +1 day per 2
caster levels.
34-37 I Caster and 1 other creature per caster level gain a +3 bonus on
Willpower and Fortitude saves. They can ignore 3 points of ability drain per round
each time they are subjected to such attacks for the next 1d7 weeks, +3 days per 2
caster levels. Additionally, the caster radiates an aura that grants the following
benefits to all living creatures within 15ft: a +1 bonus on Willpower and Fortitude
saves.
38-39 I Caster and 2 other creatures per caster level gain a +3 bonus on
willpower and fortitude saves and can ignore 4 points of ability drain per round
they are subjected to such attacks for the next 1d8 weeks, +1 week per caster
level. Additionally, the caster radiates an aura that grants the following bonuses
to all living creatures within 20ft: a +2 bonus on willpower and fortitude saves.
40-41 I Caster and 2 other creatures per caster level gain a +4 bonus on
willpower and fortitude saves and can ignore 4 points of ability drain per round
they are subjected to such attacks for the next 1d10 months, +1 week per caster
level. Additionally, the caster radiates an aura that grants the following bonuses
to all living creatures within 25ft: a +2 bonus on willpower and fortitude saves;
they can ignore 1 point of ability drain per round.
42-43I Caster and 3 other creatures per caster level gain a +4 bonus on
Willpower and Fortitude saves. They can ignore 5 points of ability drain per round
each time they are subjected to such attacks for the next 1d12 months, +1 month per
caster level. Additionally, the caster radiates an aura that grants the following
powers to all living creatures within 30ft: a +2 bonus on Willpower and Fortitude
saves and they ignore 2 points of ability drain per round.
44+ Caster and 4 other creatures per caster level gain a +5 bonus on Willpower
and Fortitude saves. They can ignore 6 points of ability drain per round each time
they are subjected to such attacks for the next 1d14 years, +1 year per caster
level. Additionally, the caster radiates an aura that grants the following powers
to all living creatures within 40ft: a +3 bonus on Willpower and Fortitude saves
and they ignore 3 points of ability drain per round.
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Level: 3 Range: One rune Duration: until triggered Casting Time: 1
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Reversible Special; the spell itself is not reversible, but it is possible to
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Ritual Spell Yes
Save Willpower save versus the casting check result negates.
General: Tith the exception of the manifestation effects, the Voice of Power, and
the boldface type; this version of the Runic Alphabet, Fey spell is the same as
written in the DCC Core Rules. This spell entry is to catalog additional runes and
powers for wizards to learn and this spell may be treated as either new discoveries
or long lost lore newly recovered as it best fits within their gaming environment.
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as other optional runes that are available to those who have learned this version.
The information has been reprinted here with permission for your convenience.
This spell grants the caster knowledge of the secret alphabet of the fey. The fey
language is composed of eldritch sigils that house subtle but dangerous power. By
casting this spell, the caster can trace a fey rune. The materials necessary to
inscribe the rune cost 200gp per rune. The casting check is made to determine which
energies the caster can imbue in his rune; the caster can choose one rune at or
below the result of the check, with the choice made when the rune is inscribed. The
rune can be traced any object: on a leaf or tree bark, on a cloak or ring, over a
door, under a tabletop, or drawn upon a creature, and so on. Subtract -2 from the
casting check to trace in mid-air; -4 to trace invisibly; or -8 to trace or tattoo
permanently (does not vanish when triggered). The effect is triggered per the
specific sign as described below: when touched, passed, gazed upon, etc. On a
failed casting check, the sign fizzles and dissolves and materials are lost. On a
success, the casting check becomes the DC for the opposing save. The caster can
identify an unknown rune with a successful casting check against the opposing
caster’s check result. A rune's powers may not stack with themselves, or similar
runic powers, but they do stack with similar bonuses from spells, items, and
mutations.
Voice of Power - All faerie runes may be spoken into power. There is a -10 penalty
to the casting check when the rune is spoken and 3 rounds are required to pronounce
it properly; unless the speaker is a Dragon, Sphinx, Titan, or other suitably
powerful creature. For these creatures the spoken form only carries a -3 casting
penalty on top of any situational modifiers; and two rounds to pronounce Fey Runes
properly. Faeries may speak these runes into power with only 1 round of effort and
a -2 penalty to casting. When spoken, the rune’s effect is dependent upon its
normal triggering mechanism. Runes which normally need line of sight (LOS) or are
invoked by reading will manifest instantaneously; affects are applicable to
designated target(s),
including the speaker if desired, within 30ft regardless of the rune’s listed
effect radius. A spoken rune can be applied specifically to the speaker if so
desired, but the rune affects nothing else. Unwilling targets are allowed a
willpower save to resist. All other runes manifest normally at any chosen point
within 30ft of the speaker as dictated by the manifestation result. The rune forms
magically at this point; it is then triggered and functions normally. Spoken runes
may have lingering effects upon the speaker or those who desire their benefits or
who fail there saves; but spoken runes are impermanent by definition and only
affect those who grasp the concept of a language. The effective range for spoken
runes is doubled for sphinxes and titans: the range is tripled for dragons of at
least size huge, otherwise their range is merely doubled. In the Game of Antonyms,
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with light and energy. Roll 1d8 to determine its color: 1 = Red, 2= Orange, 3=
Yellow, 4= Green, 5= Blue, 6= Indigo,
7= Violet, 8= Roll twice. (3) Emits melodious chiming noises at random
intervals. (4) Appears to be filled with gold, silver, jewels, and other valuable
materials; but this is just an illusion. (5) The rune appears to be made from
living vines interwoven to form the rune. (6) Rune appears to be carved from solid
block of material, roll 1d14 to see what type: 1= Fire, 2= Smoke, 3= Water, 4= Ice,
5= Entrails, 6= Eyeballs that don’t blink. They act to enhance the rune as best
they can but otherwise offer no benefits, 7= Mucus,
8= Stone, 9= Bone, 10= Wood, 11= Hair, 12= Starlight, 13= Moonlight, 14=
Sunlight - may or may not have additional effects on undead and other creatures at
Storyteller’s discretion. (7) A diminutive, but mature tree grows out of the ground
or surface the rune is traced upon and rapidly grows to 3 ft in height and
resembles the shape of the rune; whether it is the same or a new type of tree each
casting is up to the Storyteller. It is a living organism in its own right that
lives off the magic of the rune for as long as the rune exists. If the tree lives
long enough; and at the Storyteller’s discretion, it will produce fruit with
similar, but lesser runic powers. Generally, divide rune’s save roll, duration,
etc. by half. Roll 1d14 to determine the type of tree: 1= almond, 2= elm, 3=
walnut, 4= oak,5= maple, 6= cypress, 7= pine, 8= larch, 9= apple,
10= ash, 11 = yew, 12= birch, 13= hawthorn,14= eucalyptus.
Corruption: Roll 1d8: (1) Caster has attracted the attention of 1d3 fey
creatures who watch the caster and their allies for a while to see how to deal with
them. (2-4) Caster has a non-magical runic shape permanently seared onto one cheek;
(5-7) caster’s forehead wrinkles such that it appears to house a third eye, which
disappears upon close inspection; (8+) Caster suffers a -1 penalty when casting
from scrolls.
Misfire: Roll 1d4: (1) randomly determined rune (roll 1d16+10 on spell table) is
inscribed on the caster’s hand and immediately detonated; (2) rune is traced but it
will not activate under any circumstances, effectively providing a costly and
unsightly “tattoo” to the subject marked; (3) caster inadvertently sears a
permanent symbol that resembles a silhouette of his face; (4) caster forgets how to
read and write for 1d6 turns, during which time he cannot cast this spell or any
other that is dependent on literacy for its effects, nor memorize new or lost
spells.
1-3: Spell fails and is forgotten! Roll 1d6 modified by Luck: (0 or less)
Greater corruption + Misfire + Patron taint, (1) Major corruption, (2-3) Patron
taint (or Minor corruption if no patron), (4+) Misfire.
4-14: Spell fails and is forgotten.
15: Spell fails, but is retained in memory.
16-17:
Confusion - When read, seen, or spoken this rune provokes a willpower save by
the victim and it remains active until someone succeeds at their Willpower save
against this rune’s effects. Failure indicates the victim is temporarily befuddled;
suffering a -3 penalty to all actions and armor class for 1d8 minutes.
Eloquence - Once triggered by touch or when spoken, this rune’s effects linger
upon willing targets for 1d3 rounds, +1 round/ caster level of the rune’s
inscriber. Recipients are granted a +2 bonus to forgery, Luck, Intelligence, as
well as arcane and deific casting checks. The rune’s bonuses are also applied to
any attempts to invoke or gain aid from people, patrons, deities, and any other
such creatures. Permanent versions apply a continuous bonus
Greater Comfort - When read, seen, or spoken this rune creates a zone with a
diameter of 50ft that is sheltered from the weather as well as extreme
temperatures; with the temperature inside the zone remaining a constant 70oF. The
edge of the zone has a slightly dark tint that will protect the area from baking
sun, snow-glare, and grants any occupants a +1 bonus on saves versus bright lights.
Wind speeds passing through the affected zone are reduced to a light breeze and are
purified of all harmful gasses and toxins as soon as they cross into the rune’s
area of effect. Additionally, hammocks, soft blankets and pillows, are provided to
creatures intending to sleep within this area. Occupants awake to their find cloths
and equipment have been laundered, polished, and repaired of minor nicks and
scuffs. This rune remains in effect for 1 day from its creation, + 1 hour per
caster level or hit die of the rune’s inscriber.
Pain. The first creature to disturb the rune feels a sharp pang of intense pain.
The target takes 2d6 damage immediately and sprouts a bloody wound, as if it had
been stabbed. The rune dissolves once triggered.
18-21:
Blind - This rune is triggered when it is read, seen, or spoken and its victims
are blinded; the rune dissolves after it is triggered whether it affects the target
or not. The creature must listen or feel for tremors and vibrations, and use scent,
etc. to gain information from spot/search checks. The creature still has all of its
normal movement types, but is reduced to 10 feet/ round or less or they must
succeed at a DC15 reflex save to avoid falling. This affliction is a minor curse
and a Remove Curse spell will allow additional saves as the spell table dictates;
blindness is automatically removed on a result of 22+.
Burn - The first creature to touch or otherwise disturb the rune suffers a
painful burning sensation. This causes 1d6+1 hit points of damage immediately, then
1d6 points one hour later, then 1d6-1 points an hour after that, then 1d6-2 and
1d6-3 points at the next hourly intervals. The effect ends when the damage reaches
1d6-6 and the rune dissolves once triggered. May be placed upon objects as well,
that either burn, or transmit damage to any who touch rune inscribed item.
Chill - The first creature to disturb or touch the rune begins to lose body heat
and feels an intense cooling sensation. This causes 1d6+1 points of cold damage
immediately, then 1d6 points one hour later, then 1d6-1 points an hour after that,
then 1d6-2 and 1d6-3 points at the next two hour intervals. The effect ends when
the damage reaches 1d6-6 and the rune dissolves once triggered. May be placed upon
objects as well, that either freeze or transmit damage to any who touch rune
inscribed item.
Deafen - The creature that disturbs or hears this rune is deafened upon a failed
willpower save and the rune dissolves. They suffer a -2 penalty to initiative
checks as well as on communication, spell casting attempts, and they cannot make
Listen checks. This is a minor curse and a Remove Curse spell will allow additional
saves as the spell table dictates; the deafness is automatically removed on a
result of 22+.
Lesser Healing - Triggered when touched; this rune remains active for 1 round
per caster level of the rune’s inscriber with a 10ft radius of effect. If spoken,
the rune only affects the creature that triggered it and the effect only lasts one
round; healing living targets with 1d4 points of positive energy per round. Undead
or negative energy creatures and items take 2d4 damage per round of exposure unless
they succeed at a willpower save with a DC equal to the rune’s casting check
result. This healing cannot take the creature beyond their normal maximum and has
no effect on ability scores. Permanent versions of this rune may be triggered once
per day, per 3 caster levels of the rune’s inscriber and the healing power of this
rune cannot re-attach severed limbs, cure poisons, etc.
22-23:
Rebuff- A creature attempting to pass through the place protected by the rune
feels a strong hand pushing it back. The target must make a Will save against the
casting check. Failure indicates it is rebuffed and cannot pass and takes 1d4
points of damage. The target may continue to attempt to pass each round until it
succeeds but continues to take damage on any failed save. The rune remains intact
until it is passed.
Sharpness - Spoken or triggered by touch; living creatures affected by or
bearing this rune have all damage dice for their natural slashing and piercing
attacks increased by two steps on the dice chain. If the creature has none of these
attack modes; they grow fangs or claws (chosen by caster) that inflict damage equal
to 1d6 + the creature’s strength modifier. When invoked upon a living creature, the
rune’s power lingers for 1 day, + 1 day per caster level of the rune’s inscriber.
When placed upon a slashing or piercing weapon, or upon ammunition of this type,
the damage dice are increased by only one step on the dice chain for 1 hour per two
caster levels of the rune’s inscriber.
24-26:
Containment - Usually triggered when a creature moves within 5ft of the rune and
creatures are entitled to a Reflex save with a DC equal to the rune’s casting check
to leap out of the way. Any creature too large to fit within the field must also
succeed at their Reflex save, but failure indicates the creature is inside the zone
and they take 3d6 points of damage. When triggered the rune creates an energy field
with a radius of 10ft centered upon the now dissolving rune. This barrier is air
tight and fixed in the place where it was triggered. It lingers for one hour, +1
hour per caster level of the rune’s inscriber. The barrier may be nullified or
dispelled via an anti-magic field or Dispel Magic spell of sufficient strength and
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Curse spell may grant creatures stuck within this area additional save rolls to
escape the containment field. Living creatures within the field’s area may
suffocate and each creature must succeed at a Fortitude save versus a base DC of 10
every 60 minutes or they pass into unconsciousness. Add 1 to the DC per creature,
and +2 for each creature inside the containment zone larger than medium size.
Failing this save twice in a row indicates death from suffocation.
Explosive - When triggered, the rune explodes in a fiery burst. All within 10ft
take 3d6 damage and flammable objects catch fire.
27-31:
Safety - The object on which this rune is inscribed is protected. Creatures
attempting to attack it must make a Will save. Failure indicates they lose the urge
to attack, forget about the target, somehow miss wildly, or otherwise cannot
succeed in an attack. Additionally, on a failed save the attacker immediately falls
asleep for 1d4 rounds. Creatures that fail the save may attempt to attack on a
subsequent round. The rune continues to protect its target until it is breached.
Slow - Any creature passing within 5ft of, touches, or hears this rune will
trigger it, causing all within 10ft/ caster level of the rune’s inscriber to become
magically slowed. The victims only have half their normal actions and speed values
for 1d4 minutes, +1 minute per caster level of the rune’s inscriber.
Speed - Any creature passing within 5ft of, touches, or hears this rune triggers
it and the target of its power gains a +2 bonus to their initiative checks, armor
class, and Reflex saves. Additionally, the bearer of this rune multiplies their
normal speed values by 1.5. The effect lasts for 1 minute, +1 minute per caster
level of the rune’s inscriber.
32-33:
Anchor - Any attempt to pass within 5ft of this rune triggers its effect;
attaching an immobile anchor to the victim’s aura to the point where the rune was
triggered if they fail a Willpower save versus the rune’s casting check result and
the rune dissolves after it is triggered. The victim can travel 10ft from the
anchor point without a strength check; but to travel any further they must succeed
at a Strength check against a DC of 10, +1 to the DC for every additional 10ft
traveled. The victim must succeed at a DC11 Strength check to move out to 20ft,
then DC12 for the trek out to 30ft, etc. Eventually they will fail a strength check
and will fall back to their anchor point, suffering damage along the way. The
victim takes normal falling damage for the distance they travel and if they are
fortunate enough not to hit anything on their high velocity return trip; they take
damage as they come to an instant stop at the anchor point, taking 1d6 points of
damage per 10ft of travel like a normal fall. If they manage to succeed at a DC25
Strength check at any point in this process, the anchor is broken.
Repulse - Any attempt to pass through this rune triggers a powerful force that
sends the target flying back 3d20 feet. The force of the repulsion is such that the
creature takes 1d8 damage from the repulsion. This rune is often placed near ledges
or pits so the repulsion sends the victim into a dangerous place.
34-35:
Lightning rod - The first creature to disturb this rune observes the rune
crackle and dissipate, but that is all. The target is now designated as a lightning
rod. The next time the creature is in stormy weather of any kind, it automatically
attracts 1d4 lightning bolts per minute, each doing 3d6 damage. If the creature is
hit by a lightning bolt spell (or similar effect), it takes an additional 2d6
damage. The effect wears off after 7 days.
Absorb Energy - This rune brands itself to the first creature to touch or
disturb the rune and then it dissolves. The bearer of this mark will find that it
absorbs 20 points of energy damage per caster level of the rune’s inscriber. It can
only absorb the following types of energy: elemental, fall damage, weapons, and
natural attacks. Permanent versions of this rune can absorb only 10 points of
energy per caster level of the rune’s Inscriber and then stop functioning for 24
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Lethargy - The first person to see this rune must succeed at a Willpower save
versus the casting check result or they fall into a lethargic state, the rune
dissolves into dust after it is triggered. The victim only moves when threatened
with violence, and even then they shuffle along at 10ft/ round, unwilling to
interact with the world. They lose interest in everything, food, bodily needs, and
even defending themselves becomes difficult. They suffer a -3 penalty on all
actions, attacks, healing results, and saves. The DC for this condition is the
casting check result, but the DC drops by 1 point per day and the victim is allowed
to make a new save each dawn.
Rage - The first creature to disturb this rune is enveloped in an overwhelming
rage. It must make a Will save or attack the nearest living creature (ally or not).
It fights to the death. The first death at its hands ends the effect.
38-39:
Greater Healing - Triggered by touch, the power of this rune lingers for 1
minute per caster level of the rune’s inscriber; spoken version of Greater Healing
rune only lasts for 2d3 rounds. The rune’s power affects any living, undead, or
negative energy creatures within 50ft; even when spoken. Living targets of this
rune’s power are healed by 1d6 points of positive energy; or, have 1 ability score
point recovered, per round they are within this healing zone. The recipient of the
healing effect must decide each round if they are healing their attribute damage or
recovering lost hit points. This healing can take the creature beyond their normal
maximum number of hit points, but only until they reach twice their normal maximum.
These bonus points are lost first and disappear 24 hours after the creature stops
being affected by the rune. This rune cannot take the recipient’s attributes scores
beyond the values at character’s creation. Creatures entering the zone for the
first time gain a new save versus any disease with which they are afflicted with a
+2 bonus to the roll. Permanent versions of this rune may be triggered once per
day/ 5 caster levels or hit dice of the rune’s inscriber. Undead and negative
energy items and creatures suffer 2d6 points of damage per round of exposure to
this rune unless they succeed at a Willpower save versus a DC equal to the casting
check that created this rune.
Greater Spell Resistance - Any creature touching this rune triggers it and gains
its benefits; victims are allowed a Willpower save to avoid the effect if they
wish. The bearer of this rune gains a spell resistance rating of 10. When the
protected creature is subjected to a spell that targets them directly (including
healing magic and a cleric’s lay on hands ability) the casting wizard or cleric
subtracts 10 from their casting check result to determine the actual affect (if
any) suffered by those guarded by this rune’s power. This may cause the spell to
fail, and the hostile wizard may suffer mishaps or deity disapproval at
Storyteller’s discretion. When spoken or inscribed in air, this rune applies its
benefits to all creatures and items within 15ft of the rune, which crumbles as soon
as its duration ends. The protection lasts for up to 1 minute per caster level of
the rune’s inscriber, even if spoken. This runic spell supersedes any of the
target’s natural resistance, which can cause the target to suffer a lowered
resistance value until the rune deactivates.
Preservation - The unfortunate creature that triggers this rune by touch and
fails their willpower save has their journey through time slowed to the point where
only the most careful and patient observation can detect movement at all. The
victim’s consciousness is stultified and they are only dimly aware of their
surroundings; making them incapable of understanding anything said or actions
performed by the creatures around them. Those suffering under this rune’s affects
are essentially a statue that will take a few hundred years to move 20ft; their
dislocation in time and the magic of the rune grant the victim and their equipment
the durability of bronze. They are still capable of moving, using their own
equipment, and perceiving the world on their personal time scale and they can still
feel pain and any environmental affects; all be it at a greatly accelerated pace
from their perspective. They will likely starve to death in a few days or weeks
from their perspective, but thousands of years may flow past them in the interim.
This state lasts until the rune’s inscriber ends the Preservation effect. Even when
spoken, this rune affects only one creature and fades after it is triggered.
Permanent versions of this rune will entrap all who perceive it and drop the
victims into the same time-frame. The rune’s inscriber may pull one or more victims
at a time back into the normal timeframe, but the caster may not force the victims
back into their previously preserved time-frame.
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Translocation - Usually triggered by touch, a willing target travels instantly

to any place they can see within 1 mile per caster level of the rune’s inscriber
with a successful DC10 Intelligence check. The traveler must be able to see the
destination with nothing more than a spyglass or small telescope; otherwise the
traveler may not end up where they wanted. If the traveler doesn’t have good
visibility, tries to travel too far, or is tricked by some sort of illusion: they
must succeed at a Luck check to land safely. The Storyteller should feel free to
impose additional situational penalties for anything that could make translocation
easier or more difficult. Successful Intelligence and Luck checks indicate the
traveler has landed within 1ft of their intended destination per mile traveled.
Failure indicates that the target has landed somewhere within range of the rune,
but they have no idea where. If they critically fail their check they take 2d6
points of damage from partially materializing within something solid. If this rune
is inscribed upon a living creature they gain the use of this rune twice per day
carrying up to their maximum load and their familiar on each trip. The rune fades
after the first failed teleportation attempt. On failure, permanent translocation
runes stop functioning for 24 hours, or until the bearer of the rune is healed,
whichever takes longer.
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Chaos - Triggered whenever a non-chaotic creature or intelligent item tries to
pass within 10ft. The power of this rune lasts for 1d24hrs and affects a radius
equal to 30ft per caster level of the rune’s inscriber.
Chaotic creatures and intelligent items in this area gain a +1 bonus to AC, all
saves, as well as on attack and skill checks. The damage dice of chaotic beings and
creatures are increased by one step on the dice chain. Non-chaotic creatures and
intelligent items in this area gain a -1 penalty to AC, all saves, as well as on
attack and skill checks. The damage dice of lawful beings and intelligent items are
decreased by one step on the dice chain. A chaos rune cannot be made permanent; any
attempt to do so automatically fails as if the caster had rolled a ‘1’ on their
spell casting check for this spell.
Law - Triggered whenever a non-lawful creature or intelligent item tries to pass
within 10ft. The power of this rune lasts for 24hrs and affects a radius equal to
30ft per caster level of the rune’s inscriber. Lawful creatures and intelligent
items in this area gain a +1 bonus to AC, all saves, as well as on attack and skill
checks. The damage dice of lawful beings and intelligent items are increased by one
step on the dice chain. Non-lawful creatures and intelligent items in this area
gain a -1 penalty to AC, all saves, as well as on attack and skill checks. The
damage dice of chaotic beings and creatures are decreased by one step on the dice
chain. The Law rune isn’t any easier to make permanent than any other rune, but
when called into permanent existence, the creation of other permanent runes is made
easier in its presence. The penalty for creating permanent runes is reduced to -4
within the zone of this rune’s influence.
Confusion
Eloquence
Greater Comfort
Pain
Blind
Burn
Chill
Deafen
Lesser Healing
Rebuff
Sharpness
Containment
Explosive
Safety
Slow
Speed
Anchor
Repulse
Lightning Rod
Absorb Energy
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Runic Alphabet, Mortal (Lost Runes)
Level: 1 Range: Single Rune Duration: Until Triggered Casting
Time: 1 turn
Reversible Special; the spell itself is not reversible, but it is possible to
create runes that have the
opposite effect as an existing rune; see the Game of Antonyms for
more details.
Ritual Spell Yes
Save Willpower save versus casting check result negates.
General: With the exception of the manifestation effects and the boldface type;
this version of the Runic Alphabet, Mortal spell is the same as written in the DCC
Core Rules. This spell entry is to catalog additional runes for wizards to learn or
to simulate long forgotten lore newly recovered. Each entry upon the spell table
now has the rune listed in the DCC Core Rules, as well as other optional runes that
may be available at the Storyteller’s discretion. The information has been
reprinted here with permission for your convenience.
Wizards learn alphabets of magic symbols, which, when traced, cause
incredible things to happen. There are different alphabets: dwarven runes, elder
sigils, the hieroglyphs of the sphinxes, and the signs of individual mages. With
this spell, the caster can create the simplest runes, those comprehensible to
mortals. The caster’s alignment is imbued in the rune traced, and a being
triggering the rune of an opposing alignment suffers more dire effects. The caster
traces the sign using costly rare materials that must be purchased ahead of time
for 50gp per rune. The casting check is made, determining which energies are imbued
into the rune; the caster can choose one rune at or below the result of the check,
with the choice made when the rune is inscribed. The rune can be traced in any
object: brooch, book, tombstone, archway, door, floor, tabletop, or drawn onto a
living creature. Subtract -2 from the casting check to trace the rune in mid-air; -
4 to trace the rune invisibly; or -8 to trace or tattoo the rune permanently (does
not vanish when triggered). The effect is triggered per the specific sign as
described below: when touched, passed, gazed upon, etc. On a failed casting check,
the sign fizzles and dissolves, and the materials use to make it are lost. On a
success, the casting check becomes the DC for the opposing save. You can identify
an unknown rune with a read magic spell or a successful runic alphabet casting
check against the caster’s check result. A rune’s powers may not stack with
themselves, or similar runic powers, but they do stack with bonuses from spells,
items, and mutations that have similar effects.
Manifestation: The inscribed runes: roll 1d8; (1) Ooze strange
substance roll 1d7 to determine what type: 1= blood, 2=flammable oil, DC13 contact
poison paralyses for 1d4 rounds, 3= maple syrup,
4= honey, 5= non=flammable oil, 6= protoplasm, 7= raw sewage. (2-5)
Pulse with light and energy: roll 1d8 to determine its color: 1= Red, 2= Orange, 3=
Yellow, 4= Green, 5= Blue, 6= Indigo, 7= Violet,
8= roll twice. (6-7) Makes odd buzzing, popping, plinging noises at
random intervals. (8+) Appears to fill with gold, silver, jewels, and other
valuable materials, but this is just an illusion.
Corruption: Roll 1d4: (1) Caster and target are inscribed with a
strange mark that imposes a -1 penalty to Fortitude saves. (2) caster is inscribed
with a distracting mark that imposes a -1 penalty to initiative checks. (3) has a
non-magical runic shape permanently seared onto one cheek. (4) Caster’s forehead
wrinkles such that it appears to house a third eye, which disappears upon close
inspection.
(5+) Caster breaks out in squiggly spots that almost look like
writing.
Misfire: Roll 1d4: (1) randomly determined rune (roll d10+10 on
spell table) is inscribed on the caster’s hand, then immediately triggered against
the caster; (2) rune is traced but it will not activate under any circumstances,
effectively providing a costly “tattoo” to the subject marked; (3) caster
inadvertently sears a permanent symbol that resembles a silhouette of his face; (4)
caster forgets how to read and write for 1d6 turns, during which time he cannot
cast this spell or any other that is dependent on literacy.
1: Spell fails and is forgotten! Roll 1d6 modified by Luck: (0 or
less) Spell corruption + Misfire + Patron taint, (1) Spell corruption, (2) Patron
taint (or spell corruption if no patron), (3+) Misfire.
2-10: Spell fails and is forgotten.
11: Spell fails, but is retained in memory.
12-13:
Alarm - A loud alarm sounds when the target object (up to man-sized) is disturbed
(no save). Alternately, the alarm can notify the caster mentally and emit no
audible noise. The notification has a range of 1 mile.
Confusion - When seen or read this rune provokes a willpower save by the viewer.
Failure indicates that the victim temporarily befuddled and suffers a -1 penalty to
all actions and armor class for 1d4 rounds, but the rune lingers until something
succeeds at its Willpower save.
14-17:
Message - The rune chants a predetermined message when triggered (no save). The
message may be repeated up to three times.
Trap - When this rune is inscribed the caster may then proceed to cast a spell of
up to 3 rd level and place it into the waiting rune. The caster may not place any
additional runes into the Trap Rune or both are destroyed and the caster must
immediately role for mishaps for all spells involved. The caster may determine a
simple set of conditions (up to 25 words) that will trigger the runic trap and this
triggering event must occur within the effective range of the spell it holds; the
caster must also burn 1 point of Stamina per level of the spell to be cast into the
Trap rune. The DC for a thief to detect these runic traps is equal to 12, + the
level of the spell held within the rune. The DC to disarm these rune traps is equal
to 14,
+ the level of the spell held within the rune trap. The Trap Rune and its spell
continue to function until someone successfully saves against the trapping spell.
Alternately, incorporating this rune into an existing non-magical trap elevates its
detection and disable DC’s by 2 and increases the trap’s damage dice by one step on
the dice chain.
18-19:
Block - Creatures up to man-sized are unable to pass through or by the target door,
window, portal, or inanimate object (Will save resists).
Enthrall - The creature that spots this rune must succeed at a Willpower save or
they are blissfully enraptured and continue to stare at the rune even though it
disappears after being triggered. The victims will resist all efforts to be
separated from the rune they can still see for up to 1d4 turns and will even become
violent in order to remain within sight of the rune only they can see.
20-23:
Freedom - This rune must be inscribed upon a creature or portable item. The bearer
of this rune or the item it is inscribed upon gains a +1 bonus on their saves
versus any natural or magical attempts to entangle or snare the rune bearer until
they fail a save; then the rune dissolves into smoke, unless the rune was
permanently inscribed or tattooed.
Immobility - Creatures attempting to move the target object (up to man-sized,
including aggregated objects such as a pile of coins) cannot lift or move it (Will
save resists).
24-27:
Prevarication - Creature’s cannot tell the truth within sight of this rune. A
successful Willpower save resists the effect and the rune is destroyed.
Veracity - Creatures cannot lie or deceive within sight of this rune. Will save
resists, and the rune is destroyed at the first moment something succeeds at
resisting the rune.
28-29:
Forgetfulness - Creatures viewing the target object (up to the size of one man per
caster level) forget that it exists the moment their attention is removed from it
(Will save resists).
Recollection - This rune must be drawn onto a living creature or intelligent item.
Those who bear this rune gain a +2 bonus on all casting checks and save rolls to
resist any types of ‘forgetfulness’ derived from spells or natural causes.
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30-31:
Alertness - Living creatures inscribed with this rune gain a +2 bonus on listen,
search, and spot checks as well as on saves to resist fatigue and any magic that
would muddle their senses. The power of the rune last until the first time the rune
bearer fails any of the checks listed above unless permanently inscribed.
Comfort - This rune creates a zone with a diameter of 15ft that is sheltered from
the weather as well as extreme temperatures. The edge of the zone has a slightly
darker tint that will protect the interior area from baking sun and the temperature
inside the zone is up to 20°F warmer or cooler than the temperature outside the
zone, whichever is more comfortable. Wind speeds through the zone are reduced by
50% and this shelter lasts for 2 hours per caster level.
Sleep - Creatures viewing the triggering rune fall asleep (Will save resists). The
sleep is normal and the target can be awakened through normal means.
32-33:
Agility - The bearer of this rune gains a +2 bonus to their Agility score for 1
month and this may take them beyond the normal maximum of 18. The first intelligent
creature to merely view this rune causes it to fade unless it is permanently
inscribed. Permanent versions inflict 1 point of electricity damage per round to
the bearer until the rune is again hidden.
Curse - The rune delivers a minor curse to the creature that views it (Will save
resists). The curse drains 1d3 points of Luck and may have one other irritating
secondary effect. (See appendix C in DCC Core Rules for more info.)
Health - The bearer of this rune heals at twice the normal rate when sleeping and
gains a +2 bonus on all Fortitude saves and healing check results for the next
month. After which time the rune fades unless it has been made permanent.
34-35:
Stamina - A creature bearing this rune gains a +1 bonus to their stamina score for
1 month; this may take them beyond the maximum of 18. The first intelligent
creature to merely view this rune causes it to fade unless it is permanently
inscribed. Permanent versions of this rune inflict 1 point of fire damage per round
to the bearer until the rune is again hidden from view.
Strength - A creature bearing this rune gains a +1 bonus to their Strength score
for 1 month; this may take them beyond the maximum of 18. The first intelligent
creature to merely view this rune causes it to fade unless it is permanently
inscribed. Permanent versions of this rune inflict 1 point of bludgeoning damage to
the bearer per round until the rune is again hidden from view.
36+
Arcane Might - The rune’s bearer gains a +2 on all casting checks for 1 year. The
first caster to merely view this rune causes it to fade unless it is permanently
inscribed. Permanent versions of this rune cause the bearer to lose their spell
casting abilities until the rune is again hidden from view.
Greater Curse - Anyone who can see this rune must succeed at a Willpower save
versus this rune’s casting check result or it delivers a major curse to each of the
creatures viewing the rune; dissolving after it is triggered unless it has been
made permanent. See table on the next page for more information.
Sealing - When this rune is inscribed upon a door, gate, window, or even the wax
seal of an envelope or scroll it creates a magical bond that both prevents the item
from being opened and protects the item from many harmful events. The protected
item gets an automatic result of 18 for any contested Strength checks to avoid
being forced open; similarly this automatic result also applies to any save rolls
required by the item. If the seal is breached or it fails a save roll it fades from
existence. If the Sealing rune is permanent, the protected item receives an
automatic result of 22; but if breached or it fails a save roll it violently
destroys itself, causing 3d16 points of fire damage, +1 point per caster level of
the rune’s inscriber to everything within 25ft including that which it was
protecting. Victims succeeding at a DC22 Fortitude save only take half damage
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The Storyteller can make up their own Greater Curse for each victim or roll 1d30
modified by each victim’s Luck to determine which Greater Curse is inflicted upon
each of the victims. These curses may be broken by destroying the rune, the will of
the creature that created the Greater Curse Rune, or by a remove curse spell with a
result of 34+.
0 The victim is attacked by ethereal shadows that drain 8 points from all
attribute scores. If victim
dies, one of the shadows inhabits the shell of the deceased...
1 Victim’s touch causes creatures, their equipment, as well as objects of similar
size or smaller
to be transmuted into exquisitely rendered sculptures made from salt.
2 Victim falls into a magical sleep that lasts for 1d10 millennia; preserving them
from harm.
3 Victim completely forgets everything they ever learned.
4 The victim is attacked by ethereal shadows that drain 1d5+2 points from all
attribute scores. If
victim dies, they become a ghost with same knowledge and equipment, but lose 2
levels.
Victim’s touch causes creatures, their equipment, as well as objects of similar
size or smaller
5 to be transmuted into exquisitely rendered sculptures made from high quality
marble.
6 Victim falls into a magical sleep that lasts for 1d10 centuries; preserving them
from harm.
7 Victim completely forgets everything they learned beyond the age of 1d3 years
old.
8 The victim is attacked by ethereal shadows that drain 1d4+2 points from all
attribute scores. If
victim dies, they become a ghost with same knowledge and equipment, but lose 2
levels.
9 Victim’s touch causes creatures, their equipment, as well as objects of similar
size or smaller
to be transmuted into exquisitely rendered sculptures made from copper.
10 Victim falls into a magical sleep that lasts for 1d10 decades; preserving them
from harm.
11 Victim completely forgets everything they ever learned beyond the age of 2d3
years old.
12 The victim is attacked by ethereal shadows that drain 1d4+1 points from all
attribute scores. If
victim dies, they become a ghost with same knowledge and equipment, but lose 1
level.
13 Victim’s touch causes creatures, their equipment, as well as objects of similar
size or smaller
to be transmuted into exquisitely rendered sculptures made from cold iron.
14 Victim falls into a magical sleep that lasts for 1d10 years; preserving them
from harm.
15 Victim completely forgets everything they learned beyond the age of 3d3 years
old.
16 The victim is attacked by ethereal shadows that drain 1d4 points from all
attribute scores
17 Victim’s touch causes creatures, their equipment, as well as objects of similar
size or smaller
to be transmuted into exquisitely rendered sculptures made from silver.
18 Victim falls into a magical sleep that lasts for 1d10 months; preserving them
from harm.
19 Victim completely forgets everything they ever learned beyond the age of 3d4
years old.
20 The victim is attacked by ethereal shadows that drain 1d3 points from all
attribute scores.
21 Victim’s touch causes creatures, their equipment, as well as objects of similar
size or smaller
to be transmuted into exquisitely rendered sculptures made from gold.
22 Victim falls into a magical sleep that lasts for 1d10 weeks; preserving them
from harm.
23 Victim completely forgets everything they learned beyond the age of 4d4 years
old.
24 The victim is attacked by ethereal shadows that devour 2 points from all
attribute scores.
25 Victim’s touch causes creatures, their equipment, as well as objects of similar
size or smaller
to be transmuted into exquisitely rendered sculptures made from platinum.
26 Victim falls into a magical sleep that lasts for 1d10 days; preserving them from
harm.
27 Victim completely forgets everything they learned beyond the age of 5d4 years
old.
28 The victim is attacked by ethereal shadows that devour 1 point from all
attribute scores.
29 Victim’s touch causes creatures, their equipment, as well as objects of a
similar size or smaller
to be transmuted into exquisitely rendered sculptures cut from a single flawless
diamond.
30 Victim falls into a magical sleep that lasts for 1d10 hours.
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of permanent rune tiles. the rune set is complete the player can use the rules
below with the Storyteller's permission.
The casting of the following spells may be aided by the inclusion of a full set of
mortal or fey runes: Detect Evil, Detect Invisible, Locate Object, Consult Spirit,
and Wizard Sense. The Banishing, Binding, and Demon Summoning spells or powers gain
a bonus from the inclusion of a full set of fey runes. Applying the runes to the
casting check doubles the spell's normal casting time and grants a +3 bonus to the
casting check per level of the Runic Alphabet spell employed to create the rune
tiles. If the wizard fails their casting check they incur a +2 penalty to Luck
rolls for the next 24 hours: critical failure of the casting check increases the
penalty to +3 for 1d3+1 days. All of this is in addition to any other results from
failing to cast any of these spells.
Possessing a full set of mortal rune tiles allows the wizard to cast the Second
Sight spell once per day per 3 caster levels with a +5 bonus to the casting check.
This is not a spell known to the caster; it is a function of the set of rune tiles.
If the wizard fails their casting check for this power they incur a +2 Luck penalty
for the next 24 hours: critical failure of the casting check increases the penalty
to +3 for 1d3+1 days.
Possessing a full set of faerie rune tiles allows the wizard to cast the Second
sight, Speak with Dead, and the True Name spell once per day per 5 caster levels
with a +10 bonus to the casting check. This is not a spell known to the caster: all
are a function of the tiles, but only one spell may be used each time this power is
used. If the wizard fails their casting check for this power they incur a +4
penalty to luck rolls for the next 1d3+1 days: critical failure of the casting
check increases the penalty to +6 for 3d3+1 days.
The penalties listed above are cumulative with any further failures suffered by the
wizard. For example, if a wizard using a set of mortal runes is currently suffering
a +3 Luck penalty for the next 2 days; and on the first of these days the caster
again fails in their consultation of their mortal rune set: add another +1 to the
penalty and another day to the duration of the penalty for each such failure.
Lastly, a full set of rune tiles isn’t any more durable than normal. However, as
long as there is a full set of runes created by the same wizard, these runes will
not cancel each other out per the rules for the Game of Antonyms: even when in
contact with each other. Otherwise sets of runes confer no special durability to
each rune within a set when they are used as part of the Game of Antonyms and will
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Level: 2 Range: Varies Duration: Varies Casting Time: 1 round
Reversible Yes; see Shatter spell DCC Core Rules
Ritual Spell Yes
Save Willpower save versus the casting check results negates for
individuals targeted.
General: This spell may be cast upon individuals and small areas at lower
levels, but greater results on the casing table allow the caster to create silence
for miles. Individuals who are silenced, may still tap on things or clap their
hands to get people’s attention, assuming everyone is not in a silenced zone. The
caster may employ a spyglass, crystal ball, or other such method to gain visual
contact with the intended targets of this spell.
Manifestation; (Area): The boundary between the affected and unaffected areas
appears to be: roll 1d7; (1) Thin layer of frosty looking glass; the layer is
permeable to gasses, liquids, and solids, but crossing through the barrier causes
creatures to feel icy shivers across their skin. (2-6) A shimmering distortion wave
of trapped sound that causes momentary tooth aches for those who cross over the
boundary. (7+) Uncountable swarm of tiny yellowish demons that gobble up the sound
trying to penetrate into the area. Creatures that enter the area are unable to
prevent their voices from being stolen, but their voice returns at the end of the
spell or when they leave the area.
Manifestation; (Individuals): Roll 1d7; (1) Victims appear to have a cloth
wrapped around their heads that covers their mouths; it cannot be pulled off or
destroyed while the spell is in effect. This can have dire consequences if the
spell lingers for a long time at the Storyteller’s discretion. (2-6) The targets
are attacked by a tiny yellowish demon, and if the target fails their save against
the spell, the demon reaches into their mouth and pulls out a bright blue spark and
flies off. (7+) Victim’s head appears to be surrounded by a clear tinted bubble
that blocks all sound: roll 1d8 to determine its color: 1 = Red,
2= Orange, 3= Yellow, 4= Green, 5= Blue, 6= Indigo, 7= Violet, 8= Roll twice.
The bubble is not air tight and the creature can eat and drink during the spell’s
duration; but this bubble does count as a helmet; granting a +1 bonus to AC and a -
1 penalty to spot and listen checks.
Corruption: The caster gains a -1 on all listen checks and checks for surprise.
This is a cumulative effect over multiple corruptions; if the penalty gets to -3
then the caster has trouble hearing normal conversations that aren’t shouted at
them. If the penalty gets to -5 then the caster has trouble hearing normal
conversations that aren’t shouted into their ears. If the penalty reaches -10, then
the caster is completely deaf.
Misfire : The caster and everyone within 5ft/ caster level must succeed at a
DC13 Willpower save or they are silenced for the caster’s level in: roll 1d6; (1)
Weeks, (2) Days, (3) Hours, (4) Turns, (5) Minutes, (6+) Rounds. This effect is
treated as a minor curse and may be removed vis a Remove Curse spell of sufficient
strength.
1-2: Spell fails and is forgotten! Roll 1d6 modified by Luck: (0 or less)
Greater corruption + Misfire + Patron taint (or Spell corruption if no Patron), (1)
Major corruption, (2) Patron taint (or Spell corruption if no Patron), (3+)
Misfire.
3-12: Spell Fails and is forgotten.
13 : Partial success - The caster may silence one creature so long as the wizard
succeeds at an attack roll to touch the target. The target gains no benefit from
armor or shields versus this attack; but they can resist the effect with a
successful DC 13 Willpower save. Spell is forgotten.
14-15 I The caster may designate up to 2 creatures that are completely silenced
for 10 minutes per caster level if they fail their saves. The caster must be able
to see the targets which must be within 40ft of the caster, and within 20ft of each
other.
16-19 I The caster may designate up to 2 creatures, +1 creature per 3 caster
levels that are completely silenced for 10 minutes per caster level if they fail
their saves. The caster must be able to see the targets which must be within 60ft
of the caster and within 30ft of each other.
20-21 I The caster may designate up to 3 creatures, +1 creature per 3 caster
levels that are completely silenced for 1 hour per caster level if they fail their
saves. The caster must be able to see the targets which must be within 80ft of the
caster and each of the targets must be within 40ft of at least one other target.
Alternately, the caster can choose a point within 20ft/ caster level that becomes
the center of a silenced area with a 20ft radius for 1 minute per caster level. All
sound in this space is completely suppressed and there is no save for creatures
within or passing through the silenced area; as soon as they leave the affected
area they regain their voices.
22-25 I The caster may designate up to 3 creatures, +1 creature per 3 caster
levels that are completely silenced for 1 hour per caster level if they fail their
saves. The caster must be able to see the targets which must be within 100ft of the
caster and each of the targets must be within 50ft of at least one other target.
Alternately, the caster can choose a point within 30ft/ caster level that becomes
the center of a silenced area with a 30ft radius for 10 minutes per caster level.
All sound in this space is completely suppressed for creatures within or passing
through the silenced area; regaining their voice when they leave the affected area.
26-29 I The caster may designate up to 4 creatures, +1 creature per 2 caster
levels that are completely silenced for 2 hours per caster level if they fail their
saves. The caster must be able to see the targets which must be within 140ft of the
caster and each of the targets must be within 60ft of at least one other target.
Alternately, the caster can choose a point within 40ft/ caster level that becomes
the center of a silenced area with a 40ft radius for 1 hour per caster level. All
sound in this space is completely suppressed for creatures within or passing
through the silenced area; upon exiting the area they must succeed at a DC13
Willpower save or they continue to be silenced for 1d10 rounds, +1 round per caster
level.
30-31 I The caster may designate up to 4 creatures, +1 creature per 2 caster
levels that are completely silenced for 2 hours per caster level if they fail their
saves. The caster must be able to see the targets which must be within 180ft of the
caster. Alternately, the caster can choose a point within 50ft/ caster level that
becomes the center of a silenced area with a 50ft radius for 1d3 hours per caster
level. All sound in this space is completely suppressed for creatures within or
passing through the silenced area; upon exiting the area they must succeed at a
DC15 Willpower save or they continue to be silenced for 1d3 turns, +1 turn per
caster level.
32-33 I The caster may designate up to 5 creatures, +1 creature per caster level
that are completely silenced for 1 day per caster level if they fail their saves.
The caster must be able to see the targets which must be within 220ft of the
caster. Alternately, the caster can choose a point within 100ft/ caster level that
becomes the center of a silenced area with a 100ft radius for 1d5 hours per caster
level. All sound in this space is completely suppressed for creatures within or
passing through the silenced area; upon exiting the area they must succeed at a
DC16 Willpower save or they continue to be silenced for 1d5 turns, +1 turn per
caster level.
34-35 I The caster may designate up to 5 creatures, +1 creature per caster level
that are completely silenced for 1 day per caster level if they fail their saves.
The caster must be able to see the targets which must be within 260ft of the
caster. Alternately, the caster can choose a point within 150ft/ caster level that
becomes the center of a silenced area with a 150ft radius for 1d7 hours per caster
level. All sound in this space is completely suppressed for creatures within or
passing through the silenced area; upon exiting the area they must succeed at a
DC17 Willpower save or they continue to be silenced for 1d7 turns, +1 turn per
caster level.
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36-37 I The caster may designate up to 10 creatures, +2 creatures per caster

level that are completely silenced for 1d3 days per caster level if they fail their
saves. The caster must be able to see the targets which must be within 300ft of the
caster. Alternately, the caster can choose a point within one half-mile/ caster
level that becomes the center of a silenced area with a 250ft radius for 1d3 days,
+1 day per caster level. All sound in this space is completely suppressed and there
is no save for creatures within or passing through the silenced area; upon exiting
the area they must succeed at a DC18 Willpower save or they continue to be silenced
for 1d7 hours, +1 hour/ caster level.
38+ The caster may designate up to 20 creatures, +3 creatures per caster level
that are completely silenced for 1d7 days per caster level if they fail their
saves. The caster must be able to see the targets which must be within 500ft of the
caster. Alternately, the caster can choose a point within one mile/ caster level
that becomes the center of a silenced area with a one-quarter mile radius for 1d5
days, +1 day per caster level.
All sound in this space is completely suppressed and there is no save for
creatures within or passing through the silenced area; upon exiting the area they
must succeed at a DC19 Willpower save or they continue to be silenced for 1d14
hours, +1 hour/ caster level.
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From the journal of Daelin, Wizard of the 5 Circle of
Benarvyn
We climbed the hill and looked down into the valley below; a throng
of orcs swirled
.
' through the broken trees and torn up vegetation in a vortex of ritual
destruction. Ta ’a assured me there were only a hundred-fifty or so. It certainly
looked like more - it seemed like thousands of undulating, screaming beasts formed
a loose circle around a central figure; the magi was the man to beat.
Ta ’a asked me what I could do to help. The magi below seemed to be
organizing the dark, soulless mass of undulating chaos. His mouth moved endlessly,
arms gesturing in the wind, drawing sigils in the air. Stop the magi, stop the
throng.
I raised my hands in the air, closing my eyes to recall a page from
my spell book. The words flowed freely, summoned from the depths of my soul. My own
voice grew, carried on the wind, commanding the air surrounding the magi.
Small yellow demons crawled from under the rocks at the feet of the
magi, swarming up his body like the face of a cliff. Every syllable uttered was
stolen as it left his lips. The demons spread out from there, covering the mass,
moving from orc to orc, stealing their words and their wills. The ring of orcs
scattered in their fright - screaming soundlessly as they ran.
They say silence can be deafening. Now I know it to be true. My own
team began V tapping their ears, checking to see if they were affected. I gestured
them forward to mayhem’s delight.
The magi stood in the center, drawing his weapons to fight the
onslaught, his eyes locked on mine. His army dissolved into panic without orders to
follow, attacking one another as though uncertain what to do. If he survived, I
have a new enemy.
Spells are useless if one cannot speak.
Sonic Resistance
Level: 2 Range: self or others Duration: Varies Casting Time: 1 round
Reversible No
Ritual Spell Yes
Save N/A
General: This spell protects the subject from damaging sound waves, as well as
musical and song based attacks and affects. Recipients of this spell can still
communicate and cast spells normally.
Manifestation: Roll 1d8: (1-4) Caster’s skin takes on a matte, knobby texture as
it thickens and takes on rubber like qualities. (5-6) Subject becomes insubstantial
like an air elemental; yet they retain their normal ability to affect the world
around them. (7) A shimmering, sepia force globe envelops the subject of the spell.
(8+) An angelic chorus sings a perfect counter melody that partially or fully
cancels out the sonic effects for the protected creatures.
Corruption: Roll 1d6: (1) Caster’s face is bruised, lacerated, and twisted after
being pummeled repeatedly by millions of tiny invisible fists; they take 1d4 points
of damage. (2) 1d3 of the caster’s teeth shatter causing 1 point of damage with
each lost tooth as well as a -1 penalty to concentration and skill checks per lost
tooth until the caster receives sufficient magical healing. (3-4) The caster’s
fingernails split and crack; imposing a -1 penalty to all actions, attacks, and
damages, as well as skill checks involving casting and manual dexterity from the
pain in their fingers. (5) One of the caster’s allies within 15ft begins to emit an
ominous hum that attracts irritated critters: increase encounter chances by 30%.
(6+) Caster begins to emit a strange barely audible hum that makes people
uncomfortable; lower NPC attitudes regarding the caster and their allies.
Misfire: Roll 1d8: (1-3) All of the caster’s possessions and equipment begin to
hum and vibrate dissonantly and violently; causing the caster’s clothing, scrolls,
or other possessions 1d4 points of damage to the caster and his or her items before
settling down. (2-5) The caster makes themselves more vulnerable to sonic and
musical attacks; gaining a -2 save penalty against these effects and suffering an
additional point of damage from these attacks for the next 1d4 hours. (6-7) Caster
creates a wave of sound that passes instantaneously, but not before shattering all
crystal, glassware, and pottery in their possession (including potion bottles) and
the caster must succeed at a Luck check or this also affects their gems. The
Storyteller will need to determine the effects (if any) from the mixing of the
contents of any broken containers.
(8+) Caster creates a clap of thunder around one randomly determined person
within 50ft, inflicting 1d4 points of damage. On a failed DC 12 Fortitude save the
target is deafened for an equal number of rounds.
1-2: Spell fails and is forgotten! Roll 1d6 modified by Luck: (0 or less)
Greater corruption + Misfire + Patron taint (or Spell corruption if no Patron), (1)
Major corruption, (2) Patron taint (or Spell corruption if no Patron), (3+)
Misfire.
3-12: Spell fails and is forgotten.
13 : Partial success - the caster gains a +1 bonus on their next save versus
sonic attacks and the damage of the attack is reduced by 1 point. Spell is
forgotten.
14-15: The caster gains limited resistance to sonic damage only. For the next 10
minutes, they ignore 1 point of sonic damage each round.
16-19: For the next 10 minutes, the caster ignores up to 2 points of sonic
damage each round. The caster gains a +2 bonus to saves versus sonic attacks as
well as magic enchantments from musical instruments and song based magic.
20-21 I For the next 10 minutes, the caster ignores up to 5 points of sonic
damage each round. The caster gains a +4 bonus to saves versus sonic attacks as
well as magic enchantments from musical instruments and song based magic. Finally,
any of the caster’s gems, crystals, and glass objects cannot be Shattered by sonic
energy. Although intense sonic waves are quite jarring and they may still harm the
caster, his or her possessions will not break or lose value.
22-25: For the next 10 minutes, the caster ignores up to 10 points of sonic
damage each round, and allies within 10ft also resist up to 5hp of sonic damage
each round. Additionally, the caster gains a +4 bonus to saves versus sonic attacks
as well as magic enchantments from musical instruments and song based magic
Although intense sonic waves are jarring they may even still harm the caster, his
or her possessions will not break or lose value.
26-29: A shield of sonic resistance is centered around the caster for 10
minutes. All music or sonic damage within 20ft is suppressed: but doesn’t hamper
normal communication or spell casting. The caster and creatures within 20ft ignore
a collective 30 points of sonic damage each round. As the “sonic shield” is
ablated, the caster selects where any overflow damage is directed. For example, if
all allies within 20ft take 17hp of sonic damage in a round, it is completely
absorbed. However, if the next round produces 6 hits for a total of 34 points of
sonic damage, then 4 points of damage overflow. The caster selects which hits are
completely resisted, partially resisted, and which bypass the shield to inflict the
4 points of overflow damage.
30-31 : All noises within 30ft of the caster are instantaneously silenced,
communication and spell casting are impossible unless non-verbal means are
employed. Additionally, all music or sonic damage within 30ft is suppressed for 10
minutes: the caster and creatures within 10ft ignore a collective 40 points of
sonic damage each round. As the “sonic shield” is ablated, the caster selects where
any overflow damage is directed. For example, if all allies within 20ft take 37
points of sonic damage in a round, it is completely absorbed. However, if the next
round produces 9 hits for a total of 54 points of sonic damage, then 14 points of
damage overflow. The caster selects which hits are completely resisted, partially
resisted, and which bypass the shield to inflict those 14 points of overflow
damage.
32-33: The caster and all allies within 30ft are completely immune to sonic
damage, enchanted musical instruments, and song based attacks for the next 10
minutes. The caster takes no damage from songs, musical instruments, chanting, and
so on. The caster’s gems, crystals, and glassware objects in contact with those
affected by this spell will not shatter.
34-35 : The caster creates a shimmering bubble of tranquility through which the
noises of the outside world and sonic damage cannot pass. The bubble appears like a
calm sepia cloud that surrounding the caster to a radius of 30ft. Sonic attacks
that enter the bubble (either via the caster’s movement or the sonic attack being
launched in their direction) are automatically nullified. Air and water temperature
within the bubble remain habitable, regardless of outside influences. The caster
and all those within the zone are freely able to communicate. The caster and all
creatures within the bubble are effectively immune to sonic damage, songs, musical
instruments, chanting, and so on. The bubble lasts for one hour per caster level.
36-37: The caster creates a shimmering bubble of tranquility through which the
noises of the outside world and sonic damage cannot pass. The bubble appears like a
calm sepia cloud that surrounds the caster to a radius of 45ft. Sonic attacks that
enter the bubble (either via the caster’s movement or the sonic attack being
launched in their direction) are automatically nullified. Air and water temperature
within the bubble remain habitable, regardless of outside influences. The caster
and all creatures within the bubble are effectively immune to sonic damage, songs,
musical instruments, chanting, and so on. The bubble lasts for one day per caster
level.
38+ The caster creates a shimmering bubble of tranquility through which the noises
of the outside world and sonic damage cannot pass. The bubble appears like a calm
sepia cloud that surrounds the caster and extends to a radius of 60ft in all
directions. Sonic attacks that enter the bubble (either via the caster’s movement
or the sonic attack being launched in his direction) are automatically nullified.
Air and water temperature within the bubble remain habitable, regardless of outside
influences. The caster and all those within the zone are freely able to
communicate. The caster and all creatures within the bubble are effectively immune
to sonic damage, songs, musical instruments, chanting, and so on. The bubble lasts
for one week per caster level.
From the Journal of
Daelin, Wizard of the 5th Circle of Benarvyn
Polyphonic chanting makes my head hurt.
The ogre magi had returned with his army of blood thirsty orcs. They ringed
the hill upon which we were encamped, and marched silently up to the top, closing
in on us ever so • y , slowly, stealthily, sneakily. Orcs sneaking, who’d’ve
thought it possible?
We were awakened softly, almost a caress of sound that seemed to
grow from the earth itself. It rose with the sun, ever higher, almost imperceptibly
sneaking over us bringing the promise of crescendos, crashing over our sleeping
forms in the dirt. It wasn’t until the itching in our toes became a pounding in our
teeth that we fully awakened to the maelstrom in our midst.
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There in the center of our cold, black fire pit stood the magi.
Profound zeal andjoy radiated from his eyes as he chanted, mouth moving almost
imperceptibly. The sound emanated from him outward, filling every crevice in our
souls, driving us to confusion and madness. There was nowhere to go, no way to
escape, no release to be found save the point of a blade - our own or that of the
orcs.
In desperation, I struggled to free myself of his invisible grasp. To
cast or to fight? Searching for a solution, I came upon a beacon in the growing
darkness - Sonic Resistance. Fighting for control of my own mind, the chant grew in
me slowly as I focused. I was at the mercy of the orcs surrounding me, unable to
defend myself, frantically casting to save those nearest me. Brothers in bond.
Clarity erupted in my head as the rumble of the magi stopped.
Blinking in the smallest patch of sunlight in my mind, I surveyed the scene around
me. The orcs advanced, one by one, dragging out the executions of my party like the
slow bleeding of a tortured prisoner. One by one, my gallant friends fell. Heads
crushed, armor rent, limbs torn asunder. So, so many orcs... The only sound I heard
was my own screaming, powerless to stop the destruction around me, until all I
could do was pray for a swift death as my arms and legs were tightly bound.

The path of the wizard is a lonely one...

Stamina
Level: 3 Range: Varies Duration: Varies Casting Time: 1 round
Reversible Special, the reverse of this spell may be used to remove a Stamina
spell if its casting
check is greater, but otherwise has no effects, see Weakening spell.
Ritual Spell Yes
Save N/A
General: By means of this spell the caster and their allies gain nearly
supernatural health and vitality; the spell result determines duration and potency.
Bonus to stamina score grant bonus hit points per die when indicated and are
retroactively applied to all the target’s levels or hit dice. These extra hit
points are lost first, and unless the spell table entry says otherwise, these
points may not be healed with rest or magical aid. The caster may choose a lesser
result on the spell table if desired.
Manifestation: Roll 1d8: (1-2) The target’s body physically enlarges, the change
is only an inch or two, but is enough to potentially burst normal clothing on a
failed Luck check; bursting through medium and heavy armor causes 1d3 points of
damage. (3-5) The target’s entire body begins to glow for the duration of the spell
and for up to 1d3 turns after its benefits are lost: roll 1d14 to determine color
of the effect;
1= Red, 2=Orange, 3= Yellow, 4= Green, 5= Blue, 6= Indigo, 7= Violet, 8= Black,
9= Gray,10= White,
11= Gold, 12= Silver, 13= Roll twice, 14= Roll thrice. (6-7) The target takes on
a more brutish and bestial countenance and posture for the duration of the spell; -
2 personality score for duration of spell. (8+) The spell is effective, but the
target doesn’t appear to change at all. Any time they would be subject to damage,
the subject of this spell has a barrier of energy appears; blocking and absorbing
damage until the bonus hit points are exhausted.
Corruption: Roll 1d6: (1) The muscles of the recipient of this malfunctioning
spell feel like they’re on fire, permanently reducing their Stamina by 1 point and
inflicting a -1 penalty to all Fortitude saves and relevant skill checks. (2) The
caster has great difficulty summoning any kind of supernatural power from their
Stamina score; from now on they must burn 2 points of Stamina for every +1 to a
casting check. (3) The caster permanently gains 1d4+1 points of Personality score,
but at the cost of 1d4+1 points of Agility. (4) The caster’s internal organs
reduced in size, giving them a gaunt, sickly appearance and cutting their weight in
half; the caster suffers a -2 penalty on all attacks and skill checks and fortitude
saves from their malfunction; this result is cumulative with itself. (5) Caster and
one random creature within 20ft permanently lose 1 point of Stamina score. (6+)
Caster permanently loses 1 point of Strength score.
Misfire: Roll 1d8: (1) The caster inadvertently drains themselves, losing 1d6+1
points of Stamina for 1d6 minutes, +1 minute per caster level. (2-3) The caster
reduces the Stamina score of everyone within 40ft (allies and enemies alike) by
1d6+1 points for the rest of the day, +1 day per caster level. (4-7) The caster’s
misdirected magic enhances the Stamina of one random enemy; raising their Stamina
score to 20 granting a +5 bonus to Fortitude saves and hit points/ hit die for 1d3
turns. (8+) The caster or the subject of the spell drops to the ground with hacking
coughs and retching, completely unable to move from the sudden onset of symptoms
from several, normally harmless pathogens within their body (Stamina reduced to 1).
All but one of the caster’s Stamina score points flow to the nearest enemy, whose
Stamina score suddenly increases by the amount of the caster’s decrease for 1d4
turns; this can take them beyond their normal maximum for ability scores. The lost
points of Stamina score count as natural for the recipient, so the Stamina points
granted can be spellburned as well as healed with rest and magic. Any remaining
points are returned to the caster at the end of 1d4 turns, assuming no one kills
the recipient of the Stamina points before they are returned to the caster.
1-3: Spell fails and is forgotten! Roll 1d6 modified by Luck: (0 or less)
Greater corruption + Misfire + Patron taint (or Spell corruption if no Patron), (1)
Major corruption or Spell corruption, (2-3) Patron taint (or Spell corruption if no
Patron), (4+) Misfire.
4-14: Spell fails and is forgotten.
15
Partial success - The caster is granted a +2 bonus on their next fortitude save.
Spell is forgotten.
 16-17 I The caster or one target touched is enhanced to a prodigious Stamina
score of 15 (+1 bonus), which lasts for 1d6 minutes, +1 minute per caster level.
18-21: The
caster or one target the caster touches briefly gains superhuman stamina. The
target is treated as having a Stamina modifier of +4 for the next 3d3 rounds. The
superhuman Stamina bonus immediately fades at the end of the last round.
22-23 : The caster or one target touched gains a Stamina score of 17 (+2 bonus),
which lasts for 1d6 turns, +1 turn per caster level.
24-26 : The caster or a single target they touch receives a Stamina score of 18
(+3 bonus) or two targets each receive a Stamina score of 16 (+2 bonus). In each
case, the bonus lasts for 1d6 hours.
27-31 : The caster and all allies within 30ft gain a Stamina score of 19 (+4
bonus) for next 2d7 hours.
32-33 : The caster and all allies within 50ft take their next Fortitude save as
if they had a +10 Stamina modifier. For the remainder of the spell’s 3d8 hour
duration, they gain a Stamina score of 19; +4 bonus.
34-35 : The caster and all allies within 120ft receive a Stamina score of 20 (+5
bonus) for the next 1d6 days. The bonus hit points granted by the stamina boost are
considered normal and may be spellburned and will heal with rest and magical aid
while the spell is in effect.
36+ If caster completes a 3 week-long ritual casting with a minimum of 15 points
of spellburn, and both target and caster render appropriate sacrifices of great
value, the target receives a one-time permanent bonus of 1d3+1 points to their
Stamina score. However, the target must succeed at a Fortitude save or find that
their body is unable to sustain the magical transformation. The save DC is equal to
14 + 2 for every point of Stamina that has been magically added; i.e., the first
save is at least DC 18. If this spell result occurs and grants 4 points, then the
DC is 22 and if this result happens again the save DC will be at least 26 et
cetera. If the save is failed, the additional Stamina points fade after 1d6 months;
the caster finds that 2 points of their spellburn never truly heal (Storytellers’
discretion which ability is permanently affected).
From the Journal of Daelin, Wizard of the 5th Circle
of Benarvyn
Trellar said he needed to climb the sheer face of the cliff to get
to the opening of the cave and trip a lever to open the lower cavern door to let us
all in. I fished around my brain and came up with something to help. I’d never cast
Stamina before, but it sounded good in the books. How bad could it go?
The incantation muttered, I touched his shoulder. He gasped as the
enchantment took hold. I reminded him to hurry, unsure of how long it would last.
Up the cliff face he went. Funny, he almost seemed to glow orange, but surely it
was just a trick of the sun in my eyes.
A while later, the lower cavern door slid open, revealing a broken
and bedraggled Trellar. Apparently, glowing orange in the dark is not good for
thieves... *ahem*... sorry, gong farmers.
Training cannot replace
experience...
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Telekinesis
Level: 4 Range: Personal. Spell’s Duration: At least 1 minute Casting Time: 1
round
effects vary in range. per Caster Level
Reversible No
Ritual Spell No
Save Yes: entries will indicate DC and which save is rolled.
General: This spell allows only the caster to manipulate and move the number of
objects and creatures listed using the mysterious powers of their mind. These items
may be moved individually, or in groups, or as one whole mass. Moving anything
beyond the range listed in any given spell table entry puts the item(s) beyond the
caster’s influence and they immediately fall to the ground. The duration of the
spell is in minutes per caster level for wizards of at least 7th level and in turns
for wizards of at least 9th level. The wizard retains access only to the abilities
granted by a successful casting check for the duration of the spell. Regardless of
the number of items that a caster can manipulate they can only attack with as many
items as they have action dice; including the one they used for casting. If the
caster is not currently manipulating something with their mind they can move, act,
and cast any spell other than Telekinesis normally. The caster must maintain line-
of-site to any item (other than themselves) that they are manipulating via
Telekinesis or it slips from their control and always falls to the ground. When
attacking via Telekinesis, the caster’s attack bonus is equal to their base attack
bonus + Intelligence modifier + Luck modifier. Other uses of this spell not listed
here are subject to Storyteller’s permission. Concentration checks are an
intelligence roll versus a DC set by the Storyteller. If something breaks their
concentration then the items or creatures will fall to the ground. The caster is
free to designate themselves as a target of the spell if they can bear the weight
and aren’t too big to be moved, but while doing so the caster suffers from a -2
penalty to all other actions, attacks, armor class, and save rolls from the added
difficulty.
With regards to creatures; the caster may hurl them at targets causing damage
to the target and the creature used as a weapon. A thrown creature suffers normal
fall damage for the distance traveled or as indicated by the Storyteller. Weapons
cause normal damage (including inherent magic) but without a strength bonus. Other
types of damage (bludgeoning, slashing, piercing, etc.) as well as any other side
effects caused by an item or creature used as a weapon are subject to the
Storyteller’s judgment.
If the caster has not yet filled their quota of objects that they can
manipulate with their mind they can make Reflex saves to catch mundane missiles of
which they are aware; including objects and creatures wielded with Telekinesis if
the item isn’t too large or heavy for the defending wizard to move. Each round, the
caster can make one such save for each missile attack they are aware of until they
reach their maximum for the number of items they can manipulate and/or their
maximum weight allowance. Caught items cannot be dropped until the start of the
caster’s initiative action. The DC for these saves is equal to their opponent’s
attack roll, including magic and any other modifiers to the attack.
With any spell result greater than 20, the caster can temporarily forgo the
manipulation of objects and creatures in order to create Telekinetic Armor which
grants the caster a bonus to armor class equal to +1 per 2 caster levels against
any attack of which they are aware. While the armor is active the caster loses
access to the action die used to cast the Telekinesis spell and the ability to
catch incoming missile fire until they dismiss the armor. The caster can avoid the
damage from the Magic Missile spell with a successful Luck check against each
missile. The caster may invoke the use of this armor at any point during the
spell’s operation; when the armor option is inactive the caster regains the ability
to manipulate objects and creatures per the original casting check result as long
as the spell has time remaining on its duration. For any instances when it is
unclear whether or not the caster is away of an attack they roll a luck check with
situational modifiers assigned by the Storyteller.
With any spell check result greater than 24, the caster can apply damage
directly to a target if they fail a Fortitude save versus half the spell check
result; victims cannot be moved, but count towards the caster’s total limits on
weight, space, and number of items. The attack requires the sacrifice of an action
die for the round and inflicts 2d4 points of force damage + 1 point per caster
level, per round. The victim receives a new save roll at the start of their
initiative and with success they can break free and act normally.
Manifestation: Roll 1d6 to determine how this spell manifests: (1-2) Tiny demons
appear from a nether realm; these barely seen demons lift and move the items and
creatures as the caster directs.
(3-4) While the caster has access to their telekinetic powers they are
surrounded by a wreath of pink and green electrical discharges. This static
electricity arcs to items under the casters control or any other random items if
the caster isn’t moving anything, but causes no damage. (5) Items the caster moves
or manipulates glow with light equivalent to a torch. Roll 1d14 to determine color
of the effect: 1 = Red, 2=Orange, 3= Yellow, 4= Green, 5= Blue, 6= Indigo, 7=
Violet, 8= Black, 9= Gray, 10= White,
11= Gold, 12= Silver, 13= Roll twice, 14= Roll thrice. (6+) The caster’s eyes
glow with pale blue light while the spell is being cast, but otherwise there are no
unusual manifestation effects.
Corruption: Roll 1d5 to determine what happens: (1) As a misfire, but half the
points are permanently lost and may only be restored via quest or divine
intervention. (2) The caster becomes unable to remember or cast Unseen Servant,
Ethereal Champion or any other spell that involves or manipulates magical force,
including Magic Missile and Magic Shield. (3) The caster forever becomes the object
of ire and hatred in the eyes of unseen servants, ethereal champions, and other
creatures of magical force. These creatures will always attack the caster and gain
a +2 bonus for both attack and damage rolls. The caster receives a -3 casting
penalty on any spell that summons a creature of force or otherwise manipulates
magical force. (4) The caster receives a -2 casting penalty on any spell that
summons a creature of force or otherwise manipulates magical force. (5+) The caster
receives a -1 casting penalty on any spell that summons a creature of force or
otherwise manipulates magical force.
Misfire: Any time this spell misfires, it causes the caster to temporarily lose
2d6 points of their intelligence score which can be restored in the normal manner
via rest and magic.
1-4 : Spell fails, is forgotten, and worse! Roll 1d6 modified by Luck: (0 or
less) Greater corruption + Misfire + Patron taint (or Spell corruption if no
Patron), (1-2) Major corruption and Patron taint (or Spell corruption if no
Patron), (3-4) Patron taint (or Spell corruption if no Patron), (5+) Misfire.
5-16: Spell fails and is forgotten.
17 : Partial success and the spell is forgotten. The caster can lift, move, and
manipulate 1 unattended, visible inanimate object that is no farther from the
caster than 50ft, +10ft per caster level. Item may be no more than 1 cubic foot and
can weigh no more than 10 lbs. The item floats gently through the air at 10ft/
round as it travels under the caster’s direction. The caster must concentrate upon
the object or it immediately falls to the ground; they cannot move nor can they
take any other actions while manipulating an object via telekinesis.
18-19: Success. The caster can lift, move, and manipulate 1 unattended, visible
inanimate object that is no farther from the caster than 50ft, +10ft per caster
level. Item may be no more than 1 cubic foot per caster level and can weigh no more
than 10 lbs. per caster level. The item floats gently through the air at 20ft/
round as it travels under the caster’s direction. The caster must concentrate upon
the object or it immediately falls to the ground; they may take no other actions
beyond movement up to their normal move speed per round. They cannot charge, run,
or sprint while moving an object. The caster cannot make attacks with this item
even if they have extra action dice.
20-23 : Success. The caster can lift, move, and manipulate 1 inanimate object
that is no farther from the caster than 100ft, +20ft per caster level. The size of
this item cannot exceed 2 cubic feet per caster level and weighs no more than 20
lbs. per caster level. The item moves through the air at up to 30ft per round as it
travels under the caster’s direction. Caster must succeed at a concentration check
when moving the object, taking additional actions, or taking a movement action, or
the object falls to the ground immediately. The caster can move up to their normal
speed per round and cannot charge, run, or sprint while moving an object. The
caster can make 1 attack against a target within range of the item’s movement per
round. Inflicting up to 2 points of damage per 25 lbs. of the object. The caster
can steal visible items from other creatures if the owner fails a DC9 Reflex save.
24-25 I Success. The caster can lift, move and manipulate a total of 2 objects
or creatures* who fail a DC12 Willpower save that are no farther from the caster
than 150ft, +30ft per caster level. The combined size of these items and creatures
cannot exceed 3 cubic feet per caster level with a total weight no greater than 30
lbs. per caster level. Items and creatures move through the air at up to 40ft per
round as they travel under the caster’s direction. Caster must succeed at a
concentration check when moving the object, taking additional actions, or taking a
movement action, or the objects fall to the ground immediately. The caster can move
up to their normal speed per round and can charge, but not run, or sprint while
moving an object. The caster can make no more than 2 attacks at targets within
range of the floating objects per round. Creatures and items can be used as weapons
that cause up to 3 points of damage per 25 lbs. to their target. The caster can
steal visible items from other creatures if the owner fails a DC11 Reflex save.
26-28 I Success. The caster can lift, move and manipulate a total of 2 objects
and creatures* who fail a DC13 Willpower save that are no farther from the caster
than 250ft, +50ft per caster level. The combined size of these items and creatures
cannot exceed 5 cubic feet per caster level with a total weight no greater than 50
lbs. per caster level. Items and creatures move through the air at up to 50ft per
round as they travel under the caster’s direction. Caster must succeed at a
concentration check when moving the object, taking additional actions, or taking a
movement action, or the objects fall to the ground immediately. The caster can move
up to their normal speed per round and can charge, but not run, or sprint while
moving an object. The caster can make no more than 2 attacks at targets within
range of the floating objects per round. Creatures and items can be used as weapons
that cause up to 5 points of damage per 25 lbs. to their target. The caster can
steal visible items from other creatures if the owner fails a DC12 Reflex save.
29-33 I Success. The caster can lift, move and manipulate a total of 3 objects
and creatures* who fail a DC15 Willpower save that are no farther from the caster
than 400ft, +80ft per caster level. The combined size of these items and creatures
cannot exceed 8 cubic feet per caster level with a total weight no greater than 80
lbs. per caster level. Items and creatures move through the air at up to 80ft per
round as they travel under the caster’s direction. The caster can move and act
normally while directing the movements of objects and creatures as long as they
reserve one action die for the Telekinesis spell. The caster can make no more than
2 attacks at targets within range per round. Creatures and items can be used as a
weapon that causes up to 5 points of damage per 25 lbs. to their target. The caster
can steal visible items from other creatures if the owner fails a DC14 Reflex save.
34-35 I Success. The caster can lift, move and manipulate a total of 4 objects
and creatures* who fail a DC17 Willpower save that are no farther from the caster
than 650ft, +13 0ft per caster level. The combined size of these items and
creatures cannot exceed 13 cubic feet per caster level with a total weight no
greater than 130 lbs. per caster level. Items and creatures move through the air at
up to 130ft per round as they travel under the caster’s direction. The caster can
move and act normally while directing the movements of objects and creatures as
long as they reserve one action die for the Telekinesis spell. The caster can make
no more than 3 attacks at targets within range of the floating objects per round if
they have sufficient action dice. Creatures and items can be used as a weapon that
causes up to 5 points of damage per 25 lbs. to their target. The caster can steal
visible items from other creatures if the owner fails a DC16 Reflex save.
36-37 I Success. The caster can lift, move and manipulate a total of 5 objects
and creatures* who fail a DC18 Willpower save that are no farther from the caster
than 1050ft, +210ft per caster level. The combined size of these items and
creatures cannot exceed 21 cubic feet per caster level with a total weight no
greater than 210 lbs. per caster level. Items and creatures move through the air at
up to 210ft per round as they travel under the caster’s direction. The caster can
move and act normally while directing the movements of objects and creatures as
long as they reserve one action die for the Telekinesis spell. The caster can make
no more than 3 attacks at targets within range of the floating objects per round if
they have sufficient action dice. Creatures and items can be used as a weapon that
causes up to 7 points of damage per 50 lbs. to their target. The caster can steal
visible items from other creatures if the owner fails a DC17 Reflex save.
38-39 I Success. The caster can lift, move and manipulate a total of 10 objects
and creatures* who fail a DC19 Willpower save that are no farther from the caster
than 1700ft, +340ft per caster level. The total size of these items and creatures
cannot exceed 34 cubic feet per caster level with a total weight no greater than
340 lbs. per caster level. Items and creatures move through the air at up to 340ft
per round as they travel under the caster’s direction. The caster can move and act
normally while directing the movements of objects and creatures as long as they
reserve one action die for the Telekinesis spell. The caster can make no more than
3 attacks at target within range of the floating objects per round if they have
sufficient action dice. Creatures and items can be used as a weapon that causes up
to 7 points of damage per 50 lbs. to their target. The caster can steal visible
items from other creatures if the owner fails a DC18 Reflex save.
40-41 I Success. The caster can lift, move and manipulate a total of 15 objects
and creatures* who fail a DC20 Willpower save that are no farther from the caster
than 2750ft, +550ft per caster level. The total size of these items and creatures
cannot exceed 55 cubic feet per caster level with a total weight no greater than
550 lbs. per caster level. Items and creatures move through the air at up to 550ft
per round as they travel under the caster’s direction. The caster can move and act
normally while directing the movements of objects and creatures as long as they
reserve one action die for the Telekinesis spell. The caster can make no more than
3 attacks at targets within range of the floating objects per round if they have
sufficient action dice. Creatures and items can be used as a weapon that causes up
to 6 points of damage per 50 lbs. to their target. The caster can steal visible
items from other creatures if the owner fails a DC19 Reflex save.
42+ Success. The caster can lift, move and manipulate a total of 20 objects and
creatures* who fail a DC21 Willpower save that are no farther from the caster than
4450ft, +890ft per caster level. The total size of these items and creatures cannot
exceed 89 cubic feet per caster level with a total weight no greater than 890 lbs.
per caster level. Items and creatures move through the air at up to 890ft per round
as they travel under the caster’s direction. The caster can move and act normally
while directing the movements of objects and creatures as long as they reserve one
action die for the Telekinesis spell. The caster can make no more than 3 attacks at
targets within range of the floating objects per round if they have sufficient
action dice. Creatures and items can be used as a weapon that causes up to 10
points of damage per 75 lbs. to their target. The caster can steal visible items
from other creatures if the owner fails a DC20 Reflex save.
*NOTE: For this spell the cubic feet of individual critter sizes is set at:
Tiny= 2cf or less, Small= 9cf, Medium= 36cf, Large= 144cf, Huge= 576cf
Transmute Air
Level: 4 Range: Varies Duration: Varies Casting Time: 1 round
Reversible No
Ritual Spell Yes
Save No, unless spell entry says otherwise.
General: The caster commands the element of Air, allowing them various powers.
On a successful casting, the wizard may choose to invoke any effect equal to or
less than their casting check result, allowing a range of options with every
successful casting to produce a weaker but potentially more useful result. If for
some reason there is not enough air for the selected spell effect; and everyone is
still surviving somehow, this spell fails and is lost for the day.
Manifestation: Roll 1d8: (1-2) For the duration of the spell the wizard is
surrounded by several howling air elementals. (3-6) The caster’s clothing and hair
appears to be rippling and waving in a blast of wind that only they can feel for
the duration of the spell; this causes up to a -5 penalty for skill, casting, and
concentration checks at the Storyteller’s discretion. (7) During the casting, the
wizard lifts 5ft into the air and glows with a soft white light. (8+) For the
spell’s duration, the caster has smoke pouring out of their mouth every time they
speak; it is harmless but strange. Roll 1d8 to determine the color of the smoke:
1 = Red, 2= Orange, 3= Yellow, 4= Green, 5= Blue, 6= Indigo, 7= Violet, 8= Roll
twice.
Corruption: Roll 1d6: (1) The caster now suffers from incurable asthma that
reduces their movement rate to 5ft/ round and imposes a -4 penalty on all actions,
attacks, skill checks, AC, and save rolls. (2-5) The caster suffers a permanent -2
on all saves versus air based spells. (6+) The caster automatically incurs the
wrath of any air elementals or similar creatures encountered for the next 1d4
weeks; the caster must succeed at a Luck check at the start of each 7 day period
starting immediately. Failure indicates that 1d3 air elementals of 4 hit dice
arrive to attack the caster.
Misfire: Roll 1d4: (1) One random ally of the caster within 30ft spends the next
1d6 turns suffering from strong head hinds that reduces their movement rate to
15ft/ round and imposes a -2 penalty on all actions, attacks, skill checks, and
armor class. (2) The caster spends the next 1d6 minutes suffering from strong but
random winds that shove them about; reducing their movement rate to 15ft per round
and imposes a -2 penalty on all actions, attacks, skill checks, and armor class.
(3) One random ally of the caster within 30ft automatically incurs the wrath of an
air elemental that spends the next 2d24 hours following them around making rude
noises whenever the victim sits, or climbs stairs, etc. (4) The caster
automatically incurs the wrath of an air elemental and must succeed at a DC15
Fortitude save or they are partially suffocated by the elemental causing 1d4 points
of Strength and Stamina damage.
1-4: Spell fails and is forgotten! Roll 1d6 modified by Luck: (0 or less)
Greater corruption +
Misfire + Patron taint (or Spell corruption if no Patron, (1-2) Major corruption
and Patron taint (or Spell corruption if no Patron), (3-4) Patron taint (or Spell
corruption if no Patron), (5+) Misfire.
5-16: Spell fails and is forgotten.
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17: Partial success - The caster is granted a +3 bonus to their saves verses
airborne gasses and toxins, as well as any air based spells, air elementals, and
sonic affects for 1d10 rounds; however, during this time they suffer an equivalent
penalty to earth based attacks, electricity, earth elementals and spells. Spell is
forgotten.
18-19 : The caster takes control of a 10ft cubic pocket of air per caster level
for up to 1d6 minutes per caster level and within all of these zones the caster may
cause one of the listed effects to occur. The cubes are stationary and must be
within 50ft of the caster, who doesn’t need to concentrate upon the areas after
creating them. The caster is the only one who can see the shimmering outlines of
these areas unless there is something in the space that can be seen; anything that
moves into, or through, these areas becomes subject to their effects. Air
elementals of at least 16 hit dice are unaffected by this spell result and can
disperse these effects with 1 round of effort per 10ft cube. Moderate natural winds
of at least 20mph or the Gust of Wind spell with a superior casting check result
may also be used to clear one of these cubic areas per 5 points of the counter
spell’s casting check greater than 20.
• Create a partial vacuum that causes victims to suffer 1d6 points of
decompression damage per minute of exposure on a failed Fortitude save versus a DC
equal to the casting check result.
• Befoul the air with toxic gasses that cause all breathing creatures to
suffer fits of choking and nausea as well as suffering 1 point of Stamina damage
per minute of exposure on a failed Fortitude save versus the casting check result.
• Within the effected zone the winds swirl and kick up a dense cloud of dust
and debris that imposes a -1 attack penalty per caster level of the wizard on
anyone (except the caster) firing out of or into the dust cloud. Furthermore,
missile attacks from creatures firing into or out of these areas, other than the
caster, that hit their targets have the damage reduced by 2 steps on the dice chain
to a minimum of
1 point.
 • Rather than setting up cubic areas, the caster may either heal or harm a
single creature of elemental air within 30ft, +5ft per caster level. Causing them
1d6 points of healing or damage per caster level. If damaged, the targeted creature
gets a Fortitude save versus the casting check result for half damage.
20-23 : The spell calls forth a minuscule air elemental for the caster as well
as for up to 1 medium sized person or the equivalent in baggage per caster level.
These powerful, but small whirlwinds lift the caster, their allies, and equipment
to propel them along at a rate of 80ft/ round for up to 1 hour, +1 hour per caster
Level and these elementals have no combat ability. While in flight, they and their
burdens are considered the same; the creatures and the cargo they are transporting
are granted an AC bonus of +3 over the subject’s normal value. These air elementals
have an INT score of 2 and simply follow the commands of the person they are
carrying or the nearest affected creature for flying baggage. However, these
elementals are under the caster’s total mental control and will follow his or her
commands so long as the caster and the elemental are within sight of each other.
24-25 : Caster can mold the air nearby with nothing more than their hands, as if
the air were made of soft clay. The caster affects an area equal to a half cubic
foot per caster level. The level of detail is crude, but the object functions as
intended; weapons of air inflict damage, trap doors made of air may open and close,
manacles of cold, hardened air to restrain prisoners, and with sufficient skill the
caster may fashion armor and shields of air condensed to steel hard clouds. These
items function normally for 1 day per caster level and may be given to others to
use. Furthermore items and weapons made in this manner can be invisible or
constructed of clouds; that can cause stun damage.
26-28 : Caster may designate up to 1 air breathing creature per caster level
within 50 feet. Targets of this spell must succeed at a fortitude save versus a DC
equal to this casting check or they suffocate and die in 4 minutes because air
refuses to enter their lungs. During this time the victims may continue to
function, but they suffer a -1 penalty to all actions, initiatives, attacks,
damages, and saves during the first minute.
This penalty increases by 1 at the start of each minute they are suffering from
this spell. Victims can save themselves if they or something else kills the caster
of this spell within the last 4 minutes of the victim’s life.
29-33 I Caster creates a wall of condensed air 3” thick and 10ft square per
caster level. There must be some pre-existing structure for the wall to connect to
in order to create this barrier. The wall can be oriented in any direction, but is
light and springy and not suitable for construction purposes. However, its elastic
properties allow for other uses such as safety nets and privacy walls to block line
of sight. This wall of air may be invisible or made from condensed clouds, but is
only semi-permanent. Barring effects that destroy magic, this wall is destroyed
after it absorbs 15 points of damage/ caster level from weapons, falling creatures,
and items impacting the wall.
34-35 I Caster creates a wall of condensed air 7” thick and 10ft square per
caster level. There need not be any pre-existing structure for the wall to be
connected to and it may be shaped and fashioned into any device or structure the
caster knows or can visualize; including ramps, bridges, ramparts, gates, castles
and other such useful structural features. These barriers and structures will float
in mid-air and may be left to drift with the winds or they can travel under their
own power at a speed of 50ft/ round. It is light weight and may have its elastic
properties on command for any portion of the wall or structure for up to 10 square
feet per caster level. This wall or structure of air may be invisible or made from
condensed clouds and is only semi- permanent; barring effects that destroy magic if
this wall or structure can absorb up to 50 points/ caster level from weapons,
falling creatures and items before it is destroyed.
36-37 I Caster cancels out the ability of creatures and other objects to fly
naturally or with the aid of magic. The caster may designate 1 creature, +1
creature per 2 caster levels and command the air not to carry them aloft upon a
failed DC18 Fortitude save. These effects last for 1 hour per caster level, but can
be made permanent if the caster commits 1 point of spellburn per hit die of each
creature to be permanently grounded. Magic items require 5 points of spellburn to
permanently remove their ability to fly.
38-39 I Caster may transform into a quasi-air elemental by infusing their bodies
with the raw energies from the Elemental Plane of Air. In this form, the caster
gains a +4 bonus to initiative in addition to a natural Agility score of 18; +3
bonus. The caster’s Strength is re-set to 9, movement rates are doubled, and they
cannot drown or suffocate and is immune to airborne toxins and gasses. They gain a
fly speed of 100ft/ round and are completely immune to sonic damage; the
transformation lasts 1 round/ caster level. The caster only takes half damage from
sonic attacks, but they take an extra 50% damage from electricity and earth based
attacks.
40-41 I Sonic attack - The caster can scream loud enough to cause damage and
shatter crystalline objects, glass, and other such objects within 50ft, +10ft/
caster level. Creatures and items within this area that fail a DC20 fortitude save
or suffer 1d12 points of sonic damage, +1 point/ caster level. Crystalline and fire
based creatures take double damage and all crystalline and other fragile items are
destroyed unless magical. Magical items are allowed a DC15 Fortitude save to avoid
destruction but still take half damage. All non-magical fires in range are snuffed
out unless magical. Magical fires are only suppressed for 1d4 rounds, +1 round per
caster level and will return if their duration of effect has not expired.
42+ The caster takes fearsome control of the atmosphere and creates one of the
following effects:
• For the next 10 minutes/ caster level the wizard may reproduce one of the
following lower level spells that has an air component every 10 minutes: Choking
Cloud, Cloud of Fresh Air, Feather Fall, or Obscuring Mist as if the caster had
rolled a 30; or Levitate, Magic Mouth, Shatter, Silence, and Sonic Resistance as if
the caster had rolled a 25; and Fly, Gust of Wind, Haste and Lesser Devastation
(sonic only) as if they had rolled a total of 20.
• Mighty storm - The caster creates a tornado on command that lands in the
place designated by the caster within 1 mile. The wizard may view this location by
sight, spell, or other means. The twister lasts for 2 rounds/ caster level. The
wizard can direct the tornado to travel up to 100ft each round; ripping apart the
environment causing a swath of destruction 500ft in diameter inflicting 5d8 points
of damage/ round to everything in this area; creatures are allowed a DC21 Fortitude
save each round for half damage, but the first time they fail they are sucked up by
the storm and carried along for its duration then dropped for a final 5d8 points of
damage; bones are broken for each die result of 6+
The caster creates an immobile zone 1 mile in diameter per caster level
centered upon the caster that lasts for 1 hour per caster level. In this area all
ranged attacks are limited to short range and have their damage dice reduced by 2
steps on the dice chain. Creatures and magic items within this area can only fly
with the caster’s permission unless the flying creature succeeds at a DC21
Willpower save. Flying creatures that manage to stay in the air have their movement
rates reduced by half and they cannot glide or hover.
The caster is completely immune to sonic damage, vacuum effects, drowning,
and air based attacks for 1 day per caster level. However, they take double damage
from electricity, metal weapons, and earth based attacks during this time.
Caster and their allies within 50ft of the caster receive a +8 bonus to
their casting check results for and save rolls verses any of the spells listed
above for 1 minute, +1 minute per caster level.
The caster may choose any result of 41 or less; the effect can be made
permanent if the caster or recipient of the spell commits 10 points of spellburn.
Three points of which are permanently lost unless the caster destroys a diamond
worth at least 5,000gp.
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Transmute Earth
Level: 4 Range: Touch or 30ft Duration: Varies Casting Time: 1 round
Reversible No
Ritual Spell Yes
Save No, unless spell entry says otherwise.
If the other Transmute spells from Liber Arcanum are in use then the
storyteller should use these entries for the Transmute Earth spell table. (See
DCCRPG Core Rules)______________________________
17 I Partial success - The caster is granted a +3 bonus to their saves verses
electricity as well as any earth based creatures, spells, and force affects for
1d10 rounds; however, during this time they suffer an equivalent penalty to water
based attacks, acids, spells and they only gain 50% benefit from potions. Spell is
forgotten.
42+ The caster takes terrifying control of the element of earth for quite some
distance and the caster may choose one of the following effects:
• For the next 10 minutes/ caster level the wizard may reproduce one of the
following lower level spells that has an earth component every 10 minutes: Force
Manipulation, Magic Missile, and Magic Shield, as if the caster had rolled a 30;
Electricity Resistance, Locate Object, and Strength as if the caster had rolled a
25; Eternal Champion, Lesser Devastation (electricity only), Lightning Bolt,
Paralysis, Slow, Stamina, and Turn to Stone as if they had rolled total result of
20.
• Minor earthquake - The caster designates a point within 1 mile by sight,
spell, or other means and a violent earthquake lasting 1 round per caster level
forces all the structures within 250ft of the epicenter to succeed at a DC21
Fortitude save or they are destroyed. Anyone trapped in this area is automatically
knocked prone and takes 1d14 points of damage per round during the event from
falling debris and collapsing structures and trees. All victims receive a DC21
Fortitude save for half damage each round.
• The wizard creates an immobile zone one half-mile in diameter per caster
level centered upon the caster and lasting for 1 hour per caster level. All
affected creatures have their walking, running, climbing, and burrowing speeds
reduced by half unless they have the caster’s permission; or, they succeed at a
DC21 Willpower save.
• The caster is completely iimnune to electricity damage and earth based
attacks for 1 day per caster level, including the damage from nonmagical metal
weapons. However, the caster takes double damage from acid and water based attacks
and gains no benefits from potions for this time.
• The caster’s allies within 50ft receive a +8 bonus bonus to their casting
checks results for and save rolls verses any of the spells listed in this entry.
This spell benefit lasts for 1 minute, +1 minute per caster level •
• The caster may choose any result of 41 or less; the effect can be made
permanent if the caster or recipient of the spell commits 10 points of spellbum.
Three points of which are permanently lost unless the caster destroys an emerald of
at least 5,000gp.
Transmute Fire
Level: 4 Range: Varies Duration: Varies Casting Time: 1 round
Reversible No
Ritual Spell Yes
Save No, unless spell entry says otherwise.
General: The caster commands the element of Fire, allowing them various powers. On
a successful casting, the wizard may choose to invoke any effect of equal to or
less than his casting check, allowing a range of options with every successful
casting to produce a weaker but potentially more useful result. If there isn’t a
fire of sufficient size for the selected effect; this spell fails and is forgotten.
Manifestation: Roll id8: (1-3) The caster’s body is wreathed in spectral fire for
the duration of the spell; this causes no problems with casting or armor class, but
sheds light equivalent to a small campfire. This causes up to a -5 penalty to the
caster’s ally’s skill and concentration checks as well as on enemy attacks at the
Storyteller’s discretion. Roll ld8 to determine the color of the fire: 1 = Red,
2= Orange, 3= Yellow, 4= Green, 5= Blue, 6= Indigo, 7= Violet, 8= Roll twice. (4-6)
During the spell’s casting the wizard is surrounded by several snarling Fire
Elementals. All within 30ft of the caster must succeed at a Luck check or suffer
1d4 points of fire damage per round until they can extinguish the flames from the
fires these elementals cause. (7) While the spell is active, all fires within 10ft/
caster level of the wizard change to another color. Roll 1d8 to determine the color
of the fires using the chart above.
(8+) During the spells duration, the caster has smoke smoldering from their hair
and skin, it smells bad and gives other creatures a +2 bonus on scent based
tracking rolls, but is otherwise harmless. Roll 1d8 to determine the color of the
smoke using the chart above.
Corruption: The caster has incurred the wrath of a minor fire elemental who takes
it upon themselves to harass the caster and his or her allies until their ire is
satiated. This condition is permanent unless the caster can discover why the fire
spirit is angry; then perhaps it can be mollified into leaving the caster in peace.
With each new dawn, the caster must succeed at a Luck check. Failure indicates the
victim must roll on the misfire table for this spell to see how the elemental
expresses its ire. NOTE: Storyteller can make up any reasons that fit their
campaign setting; or they can treat this corruption as a major curse.
Misfire: Roll 1d8: (1) One random ally of the caster within 30ft takes 1d6 points
of fire damage, +1 point per caster level of the wizard or creature that bungled
the spell. (2) The caster takes 1d6 points of fire damage, +1 point per caster
level. (3) One random ally of the caster within 30ft takes an extra 25% damage from
fire spells for the rest of the day. (4) The caster takes 1d4 points of fire
damage. (5) One random ally of the caster within 30ft takes one point of fire
damage. (6) The caster takes one point of fire damage. (7) Fires within 50ft of
caster lose their heat and cannot cook, or perform tasks other than shedding light
for the rest of the day. (8+) For the rest of the day, not even magical fires will
burn if they are within 30ft of the caster; fire spells cannot be cast from within
or will affect this area.
1-4: Spell fails, and is forgotten! Roll 1d6 modified by Luck: (0 or less) Greater
corruption + Misfire +
Patron taint (or Spell corruption if no Patron), (1-2)
Major corruption and Patron taint (or Spell corruption if no Patron), (3-4) Patron
taint (or Spell corruption if no Patron), (5+) Misfire.
5-16: Spell fails and is forgotten.
17: Partial success - The caster is granted a +3 bonus to their saves verses
fire as well as any fire based creatures, spells, and heat affects for 1d10 rounds;
however, during this time they suffer an equivalent penalty to air based creatures,
as well as sonic attacks and spells. Spell is forgotten.
18-19 : The caster takes control of a 10ft cubic area per caster level and for
1d6 minutes per caster level and within all of these cubic zones the caster may
cause one of the following effects to occur. These cubes are stationary and must be
within 50ft of the caster, who doesn’t need to concentrate upon them after casting
unless they are altering the effects of the fire suppression ability. The caster is
the only one who can see the shimmering outlines of these areas unless the area is
generating smoke and anything that moves into, or through, these areas becomes
subject to their effects. Fire elementals of at least 16 hit dice are unaffected by
this spell result and can disperse these effects with 1 round of effort per 10ft
cube.
• Suppress the light, heat, damage, and general effectiveness of mundane
fires within the area by 1 step on the dice chain and 10ft of light radius per
round of concentration; fires reduced below 1d3 damage are snuffed out. Magical
fires are affected, but cannot be snuffed out. If the caster stops concentrating
the strength slowly returns to the affected fires; regaining one step and 10ft of
light radius per round until the fires reach their normal strength.
• Befoul the air with toxic smoke that causes all breathing creatures to
suffer fits of choking and nausea as well as causing 1 point of Stamina damage per
minute of exposure on a failed Fortitude save versus the casting check result.
Additionally, the smoke imposes a -1 attack penalty per caster level of the wizard
upon anyone (except the caster) firing into, out of, or through the affected areas.
• Increase the light, heat, damage, and general effectiveness of mundane
fires within the area by 1 step on the dice chain and 10ft of light radius per
round of concentration. Fires consume their fuel at a frightful pace; all affected
fires are snuffed out after 2d3 rounds of concentration. Magical fires are affected
if the casting check that generated them is less than that of the Transmute Fire
casting check result, but magical fires will remain for as long as their normal
durations.
• Rather than set up cubic areas, the caster may either heal or harm a single
creature of elemental fire within 30ft, +5ft/ caster level for 1d6 points of
healing or damage per caster level. If damaged, the targeted creature gets a
Fortitude save versus this casting check result for half damage.
20-23 : The caster causes a bonfire of at least 5ft square to become a portal to
another similar sized fire within 100ft per caster level as long as both fires are
on the same Plane and this spell result cannot breach into the Elemental Plane of
Fire. The portal lasts for only 1 round per caster level then both fires are
snuffed out, even if they are magical. Neither the caster, nor their equipment, or
any other creatures or items are harmed or ignited when using these portals.
24-25 : Caster can mold flames with nothing more than their hands, as if the
fire were made of soft clay. The caster affects an area equal to a half cubic foot
per caster level. The level of detail is crude, but the object functions as
intended; weapons of fire inflict their regular damage and start fires, but do not
cause additional fire damage. Their damage counts as fire damage for overcoming
damage resistance. This spell allows the caster to create trap doors made of fire
that can open and close, manacles of scalding hot and steel hard fire to restrain
prisoners that cause 2 points of fire damage per round to their victims, and with
sufficient skill the caster may fashion armor and shields of condensed steel hard
flames. These items function normally for 1 day per caster level and may be given
to others to use; however, only the caster is immune to the heat and fire damage
these items create. Unless the recipient has protection from fire damage they take
1 point of fire damage per round of contact.
26-28 : Caster may designate up to 1 creature or item per caster level within
50ft. Targets of this spell must succeed at a Fortitude save versus a DC equal to
this casting check or they burst into flames. The victims suffer 2d6 points of fire
damage per round until they or someone else can succeed at a Luck check to put the
flames out. The fire may destroy any of the target’s equipment on a failed Luck
check for any damaged items.
29-33 I Caster creates a wall of condensed fire 3” thick and 10ft square per
caster level. The flames seep out from minuscule cracks into the Elemental Plane of
Fire in order to create this barrier or structure, but their must be some pre-
existing structures for the wall to connect with in order to create this barrier,
and if they are not fire-proof, they won’t last long. The wall can be vertical or
horizontal, causes 1d4 points of fire damage per caster level of its creator to any
item or creature touching the flames. Living creatures and intelligent undead are
allowed a Fortitude save versus this casting check result for half damage. The wall
sheds light out to 50ft and it is less than ideal for construction purposes.
Barring any magic canceling effects, this wall is destroyed after it has inflicted
30 points of damage per caster level or 1 turn per caster level, whichever comes
first.
34-35 I Caster creates a wall of condensed fire 7” thick and 10ft square per
caster level. There need not be any pre-existing structure for the wall to be
connected to. The flames seep out from minute cracks into the Elemental Plane of
Fire in order to create this barrier or structure. It may be shaped and fashioned
into any device or structure the caster knows or can visualize; including ramps,
bridges, ramparts, gates, castles and other such useful structural features. These
barriers and structures will float in mid-air and may be left to drift with the
winds or travel under their own power at a speed of 50ft/ round. Items or creatures
touching the flames take 1d6 points of fire damage per caster level of its creator;
living creatures and intelligent undead are allowed a Fortitude save versus this
casting check result for half damage. The wall sheds light out to 100ft and the
heat damage from the sheets of fire used in these objects may be suppressed or
resumed at the creator’s whim for areas of up to 10 feet square/ caster level.
Barring effects that destroy magic, this wall or structure’s properties last 1 day/
caster level or until it has inflicted a total of 60 hit points of damage per
caster level of its creator.
36-37 I The caster causes all metal items within 50ft, +25ft/ caster level to
instantly become white-hot. This causes 1d10 points of damage per round of contact
to any creature holding or wearing these items unless they succeed at a DC18 Reflex
save to drop, or Fortitude save to resist half damage from the heated item.
Furthermore, the temper of the metal items has been ruined: weapons damage is
reduced by 2 steps on the dice chain and the AC of metal armor and shields is
reduced by half. Any item reduced below 1d3 damage, or less than 1 AC is destroyed.
The Storyteller will mitigate any situations that may arise.
38-39 I Caster may transform into a quasi-fire elemental by infusing their
bodies with the raw energies from the Elemental Plane of Fire. In this form, the
caster gains a +2 bonus to initiative in addition to a natural Agility score of 19;
granting a +4 bonus. The caster is granted a touch attack that causes 1d10 fire
damage per round of contact; but the victim is allowed a DC19 Fortitude save each
round for half damage. The caster’s Strength is re-set to 9 and any creatures or
items other than the caster’s within 10ft must succeed at a Luck check or catch
fire causing them 1d4 points of damage per round. The subject of the spell gains a
bonus to their land speed of+15ft/ round, they take no damage from fire, heat, and
desiccation attacks, but they take an extra 50% damage from air based creatures as
well as sonic and musical spells and attacks. This transformation lasts 1 round/
caster level.
40-41 I The caster can make a single breath weapon attack. They breathe out a
60o cone of fire to a distance of 10ft/ caster level causing 5 points of damage per
caster level to everything caught in the blast. Creatures and their equipment
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following effects:
For the next 10 minutes/ caster level the wizard may reproduce one of the following
lower level spells that has a fire component every 10 minutes: Choking Cloud, Color
Spray, Flaming Hands as if the caster had rolled a 30; Fire Resistance and
Scorching Ray as if the caster had rolled a 25; Fireball and Lesser Devastation
(fire only) as if they had rolled a total of 20.
Minor volcano - the caster designates a point within 1 mile by sight,
spell, or other means and a fumarole opens up to spew lava and chunks of molten
rock into the air! This tiny volcano is active for 1 round per caster level and
affects everything within 500ft. Creatures that fail a Luck check each round are
targeted by these flying projectiles; each causes 3d10 points of damage to the
target that counts as both fire and bludgeoning damage. Targets succeeding at a
DC21 Fortitude save take half damage. The lava moves in all directions from the
center at a rate of 25ft/ round and anything caught within 10ft of its leading edge
suffers 3d10 points of fire damage per round with a DC21 Fortitude save for half
damage; items and creatures within the lava take 6d10 points of fire damage per
round with a DC25 Fortitude save for half damage.
The wizard creates an immobile zone one half-mile in diameter per caster
level centered upon the caster lasting for 1 hour per caster level. Nothing in this
area can ignite, burn, or invoke the power of fire without the caster’s permission
unless that creature succeeds at a DC21 Willpower save or the casting check for
their fire based spell or effect is superior to this casting check.
The caster is completely immune to fire damage and fire based attacks for 1
day per caster level. They take double damage from air based creatures, spells,
sonic and charm based attacks during this time.
The caster and any of their allies within 50ft receive a +8 bonus to their
casting check results for and saves rolls verses any of the spells listed in this
entry as well as the Control Fire spell. This protection lasts for 1 minute, +1
minute per caster level.
The caster may choose any result of 41 or less; the effect can be made
permanent if the caster or recipient of the spell commits 10 points of spellburn; 3
points of which are permanently lost unless the caster destroys a ruby of at least
5,000gp.
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Transmute Spirit
Level: 5 Range: Touch or varies Duration: Varies Casting Time: 1 round
Reversible No
Ritual Spell Yes
Save No, unless spell entry states otherwise.
General: The caster commands the element of Spirit, allowing them various powers.
On a successful casting, the caster may choose to invoke any effect of equal to or
less than his casting check, allowing a range of options with every successful
casting to produce a weaker but potentially more useful result. See insert on page
216 for more information on results of 31+.
Manifestation: Roil idio: (i) The casters clothing and hair appear to be waving
about from blasts of spectral winds that only the caster can feel; they are chilled
and pale for the duration of the spell; this causes a -2 penalty on armor class,
melee damage, skill, and concentration checks. (2) The caster seems to be
invigorated by the casting of this spell and for the duration of its effect they
gain a +2 bonus on all physical checks for Strength, Fortitude, and Agility;
including save rolls. (3-8) The caster is surrounded by several howling Spirits
that come from up out of the ground or somewhere else within the environment once
the spell is cast. These Spirits don’t harm the caster, but their wailing can draw
unwanted attention and be awkward to explain. (9) During the casting the wizard
appears to be covered in rippling and shimmering soft golden light that grants a +2
bonus to saves versus the attacks and powers of undead and negative energy
creatures. (10) For the duration of the spell, the skin of the caster’s face and
skull slides off and they may speak with dead at will. Their new skeletal visage
glows with the force of a torch; roll 1d14 to determine color of the skull: 1 =
Red, 2=Orange, 3 = Yellow, 4= Green, 5= Blue, 6= Indigo,
7= Violet, 8= Black, 9= Gray, 10= White, 11= Gold, 12= Silver, 13= Roll twice, 14=
Roll thrice.
Corruption: The caster has incurred the wrath of a restless poltergeist and must
succeed at a Luck roll at dusk every day. Failure indicates the victim must roll on
the misfire table for this spell. This condition is permanent unless the caster can
discover why the spirit is angry; then perhaps the ghost can be laid to rest. NOTE:
Storyteller can make up any reasons that fit their campaign setting and this may be
an excellent place for the start of a quest; or they can simply treat this
corruption as if it were a major curse.
Misfire: Roll 1d10: (1) The caster and one random ally of the caster within 30ft
takes 1d6 points of damage, +1 point per caster level of the bungling wizard from
random thrown items. (2) The caster and one random ally within 30ft takes 1d6
points of cold damage. (3) The caster takes 1d5 points of damage from random thrown
items. (4) One random ally of the caster within 30ft of the caster has their life
force suppressed and they cannot heal or be healed for the next 24 hours. (5) The
caster has their life force suppressed and they cannot heal or be healed for the
next 24 hours. (6) One random ally of the caster within 30 ft takes 1 point of cold
damage. (7+) The caster is plagued by nightmares and doesn’t sleep well this night;
imposing a -2 casting check penalty.
1-5: Spell fails and and is forgotten! Roll 1d6 modified by Luck: (1 or less)
Greater corruption + Misfire+ Patron taint (or Spell corruption if no Patron), (2-
3) Major corruption and Patron taint (or Spell corruption if no Patron), (4-5)
Patron taint (or Spell corruption if no patron), (6) Misfire
6-18 I Spell fails, is forgotten and cannot be memorized for 5 days. The caster
also suffers 1d3 points of damage to their Stamina score. This damage may only be
healed with magic.
19 I Partial Success - the caster must choose one of the following options and
the spell is forgotten:
• Negative energy - The caster gains a touch attack that inflicts 1d3 points
of Stamina damage that may be used once per 2 caster levels for the next 12 hours.
• Positive energy - The caster gains 25 bonus hit points that last for the
next 12 hours. These points are lost first when the caster takes damage and cannot
be healed.
20-21 I The caster takes control of one 10ft cubic space per caster level in
which they control the forces of the Spirit realm. This control lasts for 1d6 turns
per caster level and the cubes must be within 100ft of the caster. Within each of
these zones the caster may cause a different one of the following effects to occur.
These effected areas are stationary and the caster need not concentrate upon them
after casting.
These zones are visible only to the caster and any living or undead creatures
moving into, or through, these areas are subject to their effects. Spirits of at
least 16HD are unaffected by this spell result and can disperse these effects with
1 round of effort per 10ft cube.
• The caster alters the subtle flow of Spirit energies within the cubic
spaces and on a failed fortitude save versus a DC equal to the casting check
result; living and undead victims suffer 1d8 points of force damage per minute of
exposure to the area.
• On a failed fortitude save versus the casting check result the twisted flow
Spirit energy becomes riddled with dangerous eddies and interwoven with toxic ideas
causing all creatures in the area of effect to suffer 1d8 points of acid damage as
well as 1 point each of Intelligence and Personality damage per minute of exposure.
• Within the effected zone the caster may increase or decrease the vital flow
of Spirit energy by 50%; this alteration to the speed of a creature’s natural
healing affect the results of any healing spells and powers within these areas. The
choice of increase or decrease is made when the spell is cast and is fixed for each
cubic space. Upon a failed DC20 Willpower save: living creatures wandering into a
zone that inhibits healing suffer a -1 penalty to Strength per caster level of the
wizard and negative energy creatures gain 1 point of Strength per caster level
while they are within the effect. Undead creatures wandering into a zone where
healing energy is enhanced automatically suffer 1 point of damage per caster level
of the wizard creating this effect and living creatures are healed for a similar
amount.
• Caster may either heal or harm a single living or undead creature within
50ft causing 1d8 points of healing or damage/ caster level. If the targeted
creature is alive then it gets a Fortitude save versus the casting check result for
half damage. If the target is an intelligent undead creature then it gets a
Willpower save to resist half the damage from this effect.
22-24 I The spell calls forth one minuscule, nearly invisible Spirit for the
caster and up to 1 large sized creature or the equivalent in baggage per caster
level. These powerful but small apparitions transport the caster, their allies, and
equipment through the shadowy realm of the Plane of Sorrows; keeping them safe from
the Plane’s effects, but not from anything living there. The travelers move through
this ephemeral land of the restless dead completely unaffected by the world of the
living. When they leave the spirit realm, the travelers will have progressed
through the real world as if they were moving at a rate of 10 miles for every
minute they are traveling in this shadowy dimension. These Spirit helpers have no
combat ability; but while transporting the caster and their retinue, these spirits
and their burdens are considered the same creature: granting both an AC bonus of +3
over the subject’s normal value. These Spirits have an INT score of 3 and simply
follow the commands of the person they are carrying. However, these specters are
under the caster’s total mental control and will follow his or her commands so long
as the caster and the phantasm are within sight of each other. The spell lasts for
10 minutes, +2 minutes per caster level; however, every minute they travel through
this ghastly dimension there is a cumulative 5% chance of encountering 4d6 hit dice
worth of random undead or evil fey creatures; this percentage resets after every
encounter. The spell ends instantly for each traveler that chooses to return to the
Material Plane.
25-27 I Caster can mold flesh and bone with nothing more than their hands; as if
the flesh were made of soft clay. The caster affects one living or dead creature of
up to size huge and having no more than 1 hit die per caster level. The caster may
redesign the general shape and function of the creature with 2d3 hours work, +1
hour / hit die of the target creature. This flesh sculpting ability allows severed
limbs to be reattached permanently , but may not add new limbs to the target. The
level of detail is great and this result can be used to to create disguises
granting up to a +10 bonus when altering the target’s appearance. These
enhancements function as indicated and the caster may add up to 3 of the following
abilities to the target for up to 1 day per caster level:
• Greater speed from longer limbs; +50% bonus.
• Reduce speed from shortening limbs; -50% bonus.
• Hands and feet molded into fins/ flippers reducing land speed by 75%, but
grants swim speed equal to normal land speeds.
• Simple non-mechanical weapons like horns claws or fangs, but may include
things like air-cannons and air-powered dart/quill launchers inflicting normal
damage with the Storyteller’s permission.
These new weapons use damage dice one step greater than normally available
to the creature for that attack type. So if they don’t have a claw attack and only
cause 1d3 subdual damage their new claw attack causes 1d4 damage, + Strength bonus.
However, if the subject of the spell doesn’t normally have the type of attack being
sculpted, then it only allows 1d3 as the damage die. The caster may choose this
result up to 5 times for any given creature via successive castings of this spell.
Each time granting either a new attack form, or further refinement of the same type
to increase damage die.
• Rearranging the placement of limbs and their Right/Left orientation; even
removal is possible.
 • Eliminate the target’s ability to move by fusing their extremities to each
other.
• Extrude the target into a long snake-like creature that can traverse
through narrow passages with ease. This result may only be applied once to any
creature; its width is reduced by 2/3 and its height
is multiplied by 3. This modification effectively shatters the subject’s
bones and reconfigures them to move like a snake.
• The caster may fashion the target’s skin into armor condensed to the
density of metal granting +2 AC.
• Improve reflexes, granting a +2 bonus to initiatives and Reflex saves.
• Inhibit reflexes, imposing a -2 penalty to initiatives and Reflex saves.
• Flatten and smooth the creature to grant them a glide speed. When leaping
from a height of at least 30ft they can glide up to twice the distance from which
they have jumped. They only travel 20ft forward, and drop 10ft/ round as they
glide. These creatures cannot wear armor and on land they have all speeds reduced
by half and lose their Agility bonus to armor class.
• Grant the creature a twisted and horrifying visage that provokes a
Willpower save versus fear. The DC is 10, +1 per hit die of target. Frightened
viewers run away from the nightmare for duration of spell.
28-30 I Caster chooses 1 living creature, undead creature, or animated object up
to size huge / CL within 100ft. Unwilling targets of this spell must succeed at a
Fortitude save; DC equals the casting check, or the caster suppresses either the
positive or negative energy of all targets for 1 turn / CL; the energy suppressed
is the same for all targets and chosen when spell is cast. Suppressing the positive
energy of a living victim inflicts a -7 penalty to all actions, skill checks,
casting checks, attacks, damage, healing results, as well as on all save rolls
until the spell ends; but grants a bonus to undead and negative energy critters.
Suppressing the negative energy of a living victim grants a +7 bonus to all
actions, skill checks, casting checks, attacks, damage, healing results, as well as
on all save rolls until the spell ends; but inflicts a similar penalty for undead
and negative energy critters. Suppressing the positive or negative energy of an
animated object or one made of force provokes a Fortitude or Willpower save if
available; failure destroys the animated object.
The first time this caster uses this spell and gets a result of 31+; they must
to choose from either column below. For most wizards, the casting of this spell
leaves their life forces slightly imbalanced. Each time they cast this spell after
the first; the caster must alternate between using the two types of energy with any
future results of 31+; choosing the opposite column from the one they chose the
last time: the cycle is permanent. There could be other problems and repercussions
to the caster for using these powers. For example; if they serve a dark or evil
patron, then that entity may not be pleased by the wizard accessing the generative
and life giving aspects of Spirit. The reverse of this is certainly true, as no
powers aligned with life and freedom would use dark powers if they could avoid it.
However, the exception to this rule is that animancers may only draw results from
the positive energy side of the table and necromancers may only draw from the
negative energy side of the table.
Spirit Manifestation (Positive Energy)___________Spirit Manifestation (Negative
Energy)
31-33 I Caster creates a wall of foliage, ivy, vines, or even roots if underground.
It is 5” thick and 20ft square per caster level. There must be some pre-existing
structure for the wall to grow out of or connect to in order to create this
barrier. The living wall can be vertical or horizontal, but it is light and springy
and is less than ideal for construction purposes. However, it has elastic and
absorptive properties allowing for other uses from safety nets and bridges, to heat
sinks, or ablative armor. This wall is only semi-permanent. Barring effects that
destroy magic, this wall is destroyed after it absorbs 40 points per caster level
of damage from weapons, falling creatures, and spell damage.
It takes double damage from acid, heat, fire, or other similar sources; but, if
there is even 1 hit point remaining then the wall will heal and return to its
original shape at a rate of 10 hit points and 15 square feet per day. Faster if
healing magic is used. The wall uses d4’s as healing dice for the laying of hands.
34-37 I Caster creates a wall of ivy, vines and woody branches 10” thick and 30ft
square per caster level. There need not be any pre-existing structures or ground
for the wall to be connected to; this barrier will even float in mid-air or in the
water with equal ease, drifting with the wind and currents unless the caster has
other means of moving this structure. These walls may be used to create ramps,
bridges, and other useful structural features, and they can be vertical,
horizontal, or any other special orientation. This wall is only semi-permanent and
barring effects that destroy magic, this wall is destroyed after it absorbs 50
points of damage per caster level from weapons, falling creatures, spell damage;
but, this structure suffers double damage from acid, heat, fire, or other similar
sources of damage. However, if there is at least one hit point remaining the wall
will heal and return to its original shape at a rate of 10 hit points and 25 square
feet per hour; faster if healing magic is used. The wall uses d4’s as healing dice
for the laying of hands.
31-33 I Caster creates a wall of bones and negative Spirit energy 5” thick and 20ft
square per caster level. There must be some pre-existing structure for the wall to
connect to in order to create this barrier. The wall can be vertical or horizontal
and is studded with sharp protrusions, blunted bones, and gnashing jaws. The wall
of semianimated bones is suitable for construction purposes; but as flooring it
causes 2 points of damage per 5ft traversed to any creature without hooves or
sturdy boots. This wall is only semipermanent and barring effects that destroy
magic, this wall is destroyed after it absorbs 50 points of damage per caster level
from weapons, falling creatures, spell damage, heat, fire, or other sources.
Creatures with 5HD or more must succeed at a DC15 Willpower check when viewing
these walls or they run away in terror for 1 minute. Creatures with less than 5HD
do not get a save.
34-37 I Caster creates a wall of bones and negative energy 10” thick and 30ft
square per caster level. It may be used to create ramps, bridges, and other useful
structural features and can be vertical, horizontal, or any other special
orientation or construction. It is studded with sharp protrusions and has hands,
jaws, and claws animated by the energy flowing through it. The flooring causes 4
points of damage per 5ft covered to any creature without hooves or sturdy boots. No
pre-existing structure is required for the wall to exist and this barrier will
float in water. It can propel itself at a rate of 80ft per round on land or in the
water via the dozens of animated hands and feet protruding from the structure. It
is treated as a colossal Undead creature of 15HD; with all Undead properties and
traits. Conjoined walls and large structures are considered one creature for
movement, turning, etc. This structure is only semi-permanent. Barring effects that
destroy magic or turn/ destroy undead, this structure is destroyed after it absorbs
60 points of damage from weapons, falling creatures, spell damage, heat, fire, or
other sources.
38-39 I Cleansing - A wave of positive energy surges outward from the caster to a
distance equal to their level x 10ft. Living allies of the caster are healed of 5d4
points of damage, +1 point per caster level. Allies are also allowed to re-roll the
last fortitude save that they failed with a bonus of +3 to the new save roll.
Living creatures who are enemies to the caster must succeed at a DC19 Fortitude
save or suffer and equal amount of fire damage. Intelligent undead must succeed at
a DC19 Willpower save or suffer double the amount of fire damage from this effect;
non-intelligent undead receive no save roll.
40-41 I Caster may transform into a quasielemental being by infusing their bodies
with the raw positive energy from the Elemental Planes of Spirit. In this form, the
caster gains natural Stamina, Strength, and Agility scores of 20; +5 bonus. The
caster’s Intelligence is re-set to 9 which will affect any further casting checks
for the duration of the spell. Land movement rates are increased by the new
strength and stamina if the alternate rules from the CCD are in use. If standard
rules are in play then the creatures move rate is simply doubled. They gain fly,
burrow, and swim speeds equal to half their new land speed; or add 50% to any of
these modes of travel they already possess. The caster gains a touch attack that
heals allies of 2d4 hit points and causes a similar amount of fire damage to their
enemies: undead suffer double damage verses this attack. The caster’s new form
grants damage resistance 10 versus all damage not caused by Star-metal weapons and
the spells cast by Clerics of at least 7th level. The transformation lasts 1 hour,
+ 1 hour/ caster level.
42-43 I Greater Cleansing - a wave of positive energy surges outward from the
caster to a distance equal to their level x 55ft. Living allies of the caster must
choose one of these options when the wave hits them:
• Healed to maximum hit points.
• All poisons, venoms, and toxins removed.
• All minor and major curses removed.
• One greater curse or corruption removed.
• Restore 2d3 points of lost ability score other than Luck.
• Add or return 1d3 points of Luck score.
All living enemies of the caster must succeed at a DC21 Fortitude save or they
suffer 6d8 points of fire damage, +1 point of Intelligence damage per caster level.
Undead caught in this spell’s effects which fail a DC21 Fortitude save are
destroyed.
38-39 I Wave of Anguish - A wave of negative energy surges outward from the caster
to a distance equal to their level x 10ft. Living allies of the caster are shielded
from its effects. Living enemies of the caster must succeed at a DC19 Fortitude
save or they are drained of 2d4 points of Strength, Stamina, and Agility. This dark
wave heals 5d4 points of damage, +1 point per caster level for undead allies hit by
the wave. Non-intelligent undead enemies of the caster are destroyed; intelligent
undead enemies must succeed at a DC21 Willpower save to avoid destruction.
40-41 I Caster may transform into a quasielemental being by infusing their bodies
with the raw negative energy from the Elemental Planes of Spirit. In this form, the
caster gains an Intelligence score of 20; +5 bonus; but their Personality score is
re-set to 5 for the duration of the spell. This new form grants the caster a
draining touch attack that causes 1d4 points of Stamina and Agility drain; each
point drained heals the caster of 2 hit points of damage or 1 point of spellburn,
otherwise the caster has no ability to heal during this time. The caster’s new form
grants damage resistance 10 versus all damage not caused by Star-metal weapons and
the spells cast by Clerics of at least 7th level. The transformation lasts 1 hour,
+ 1 hour/ caster level. During this time the caster gains a fly and burrow speed
equal to their land speed and becomes vulnerable to a cleric’s turn unholy ability
just as any other unholy creature.
42-43 I Defilement - a wave of negative energy surges out from the caster to a
distance equal to their level x 25ft. Undead creatures as well as other necromantic
and negative energy creatures are given maximum hit points. Any living allies of
the caster are ignored by the wave of energy. All other living creatures of 4HD or
less must succeed at a DC21 Fortitude save or they are slain. Creatures with 5HD or
more are allowed the same save roll or they suffer 4d8 points of damage, +1 point
per caster level, success indicates only half damage. Additionally, living victims
caught by the defiling wave lose 1 point from all ability scores, even Luck and
they are slowed to half speed and actions for 1d4 rounds, +1 round/ caster level.
On a failed DC21 Willpower save enemy wizards struck by this wave of negative
energy must roll on the greater corruption table; see DCC Core Rules.
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44+ The caster takes fearsome control of the flow of positive Spirit energy; choose
one of the following effects:
• Once every 10 minutes for the next 10 minutes/ caster level the wizard may
reproduce the following lower level spells that have a connection to the positive
aspects of Elemental Planes of Spirit: nondestructive heat, light, or force damage,
illusions, or has a mental component: Animal Summoning,
 Charm Person, Color Spray, Enlarge, Find Familiar, Force Manipulation, Magic
Missile, Magic Shield, and Sleep as if the caster had rolled a 32; or Agility, ESP,
Fire Resistance, First Aid, Forget, Invisible companion, Mind Shield, Mirror Image,
Monster Summoning, Phantasm, and Strength, as if the caster had rolled a 28; or
Breathe Life, Consult Spirit, Haste, Paroxysm, and Stamina as if the caster had
rolled a 25; or Wizard Sense and Polymorph as if the caster had rolled a 22.
• Soul Restoration - The caster completely restores one living creature they
touch from all corruptions, taints, mutations, curses, ability loss and all damage,
even restoring any Luck burned up to this point, but the caster cannot designate
themselves as the target. A dead or undead creature touched by the caster is
destroyed if it fails a DC22 Fortitude save, Intelligent undead use willpower.
Success indicates these creatures are returned to the natural living state they
enjoyed before death.
• The caster creates an immobile point that covers an area with a radius of 1
mile per caster level for 1 hour per caster level. Any living creatures allied with
the caster gain a regenerative power that heals them of 1d4 hit points as well as 1
lost attribute point per minute other than Luck. This effect causes 1d8 points of
damage to all undead within the area of effect: no save.
• The caster is immune to all forms of elemental energy other than negative
energy damage for 1 day per caster level. They take double damage from necromantic
spells and the powers of undead creatures.
• The caster and any of their allies receive a +10 to their casting check
results for and saves rolls verses any of the spells listed in this entry for 1
turn, +1 minute/ caster level. •
• The caster may choose any result of 43 or less; the effect can be made
permanent if the caster or recipient of the spell commits 15 points of spellburn; 5
points of which are permanent unless the caster destroys a pearl worth at least
10,000gp.
44+ The caster takes fearsome control of the flow of negative Spirit energy; choose
one of the following effects:
• Once every 10 minutes for the next 10 minutes/ caster level the wizard may
reproduce the following lower level spells that have a connection to the negative
Elemental Planes of Spirit: cold, darkness, or force damage, Illusions, or has a
mental component: Charm Person, Chill Touch, Force Manipulation, Magic Missile,
Magic Shield, Pilfer Voice, Reduce, and Sleep as if the caster had rolled a 32; or
ESP, Forget, Levitate, Mind Shield, Mirror Image, Phantasm, Ray of Enfeeblement,
and Scare, as if the caster had rolled a 28; or Consult Spirit, Demon Summoning,
Paralysis,Slow, and Transference, as if the caster had rolled a 25; or True Name,
Adhibitis Ossa, and Weakening as if the caster had rolled a 22.
• Corrupt soul - One living creature touched by the caster must succeed at a
DC22 Fortitude save or they suffer 1d12 points of cold damage, +1 point per caster
level and are afflicted with 1 Greater Corruption (or Mutation if CCD is in use)
per 5 caster levels. Undead creatures touched by the caster are restored to full
maximum hit points. If the caster touches a corpse it is reanimated as a zombie
with half the hit dice it had in life and maximum hit points.
• The caster creates an immobile point that covers an area with a radius of 1
mile per caster level for 1 hour per caster level. Any living creatures allied with
the caster now only take half damage from negative energy effects, and are
sheltered from the rest of this spells effects. All other living creatures in the
area cannot be healed via potion, laying of hands, spells or naturally unless the
creature succeeds at a DC22 Willpower save any time they need to heal.
• The caster is immune to all necromantic and negative energy effects as well
as the draining powers of undead creatures for 1 day per caster level. They take
double damage from fire, and are subject to a cleric’s turn unholy ability just as
any other creature of the caster’s level or hit dice.
• The caster and any of their allies receive a +10 to their casting check
results for and saves rolls verses any of the spells listed in this entry for 1
turn, +1 minute/ caster level.
• The caster may choose any result of 43 or less; the effect can be made
permanent if the caster or recipient of the spell commits 15 points of spellburn; 5
points of which are permanent unless the caster destroys a black sapphire of at
least 10,000gp value.
Transmute Water
Level: 4 Range: Varies Duration: Varies Casting Time: 1 round
Reversible No
Ritual Spell Yes
Save No, unless spell entry states otherwise.
General: The caster commands the element of Water, allowing them various powers. On
a successful casting, the wizard may choose to invoke any effect equal to or less
than their casting check, allowing a range of options with every successful casting
to produce a weaker but potentially more useful result. Many of this spell’s
results assume that the caster is in a mostly aquatic environment; if there isn’t a
sufficient volume of water (Storyteller’s discretion) for the selected spell
effect; this spell fails automatically and is forgotten.
Manifestation: Roil id8: (1-3) The caster’s clothing and hair are dripping wet from
random blasts of water that only affects them; the sodden clothing and equipment
remains for the duration of the spell. This causes no problems with movement or
armor class, but inflicts up to a -5 penalty for skill and concentration checks and
may ruin paper and potions, etc. at the Storyteller’s discretion. (4-6) All
containers of water or other liquids, such as potions, within 30ft of the caster
uncork themselves as their contents spray out on a failed Luck check. (7) While the
spell remains active the wizard appears to ripple and shimmer like an image upon
the surface of a lake or pond; granting a +2 bonus to their armor class.
(8+) While the spell remains active the caster has steam pouring out of their
nostrils on every exhalation and from their mouth every time they speak. It is
harmless but strange, roll 1d8 to determine the color of the steam: 1 = Red, 2=
Orange, 3= Yellow, 4= Green, 5= Blue, 6= Indigo, 7= Violet, 8= Roll twice.
Corruption: The caster has incurred the wrath of a minor water elemental who takes
it upon themselves to harass the caster and his or her allies until their ire is
satiated. This condition is permanent unless the caster can discover why it is
angry; then perhaps the water spirit can be mollified into leaving.
The caster must succeed at a Luck check at dusk every day. Failure indicates the
victim must roll on the misfire table for this spell. NOTE: Storyteller can make up
any reasons that fit their campaign setting; or they can simply treat this
corruption as if it were a major curse.
Misfire: Roll 1d8: (1) One random ally of the caster within 30ft takes 1d6 points
of acid damage, +1 point/ caster level of their arcane ally. (2) The caster takes
1d6 points of acid damage, +1 point/ caster level. (3) One random ally of the
caster within 30ft only receives half the benefits from any potions they use for
the rest of the day. (4) The caster takes 1d6 points of acid damage. (5) One of the
caster’s allies has a small thundercloud appear over their head. For the next 24
hours the cloud follows the victim drenching them with rain and zapping them with
tiny lightning bolts (1 point of damage) whenever they fail a Luck check or Reflex
save. (6) As a result of 5, but storm only affects the caster. (7) One random ally
of the caster within 30ft takes 1 point of acid damage. (8+) The caster takes 1
point of acid damage.
1-4: Spell fails and is forgotten! Roll 1d6 modified by Luck: (0 or less) Greater
corruption + Misfire + Patron taint (or Spell corruption if no Patron), (1-2) Major
corruption and Patron taint (or Spell corruption if no Patron), (3-4) Patron taint
(or Spell corruption if no Patron), (5+) Spell Misfire.
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17: Partial success - The caster is granted a +3 bonus to their saves verses
acid as well as any water based creatures, spells, and cold affects for 1d10
rounds; however, during this time they suffer an equivalent penalty to attacks from
fire based creatures as well as heat and desiccation attacks and fire based spells.
Spell is forgotten.
18-19 : The caster takes control of one 10ft cubic volume of water per caster
level for 1d6 minutes per caster level and within all of these areas the caster may
cause one of the following effects to occur. These cubic areas must be within 50ft
of the caster, who doesn’t need to concentrate upon them after casting unless it is
to increase or decrease water pressure in these areas. The caster is the only one
who can see the shimmering outlines of these areas and anything that moves into, or
through, these areas becomes subject to their effects. Water elementals of at least
16 hit dice are unaffected by this spell result and can disperse these effects with
1 round of effort per 10ft cube.
• Increase water pressure causing victims to suffer 1d6 compression damage
per minute of exposure on a failed Fortitude save versus a DC equal to the casting
check result. Each minute of concentration increases the damage die by one step on
the dice chain.
• Befoul the water with toxic oils and chemicals that seep through the skin
of the victims. On a failed fortitude save versus this casting check result, all
victims suffer 1 point of acid damage as well as 1 point of Agility damage per
minute of exposure.
• Within the effected zone the caster may increase or decrease the current;
imposing a +/- 50% change to the speed of creatures or objects passing through the
area. Each cubic area may have the current increased or decreased as the caster
wishes up to the limits of the spell, but the conditions for each cubic area are
fixed at the spell’s casting and then remain constant until the spell ends. Cubic
areas of water placed in conjunction with each other can have a cumulative effect
on the speed of the water flowing through these areas.
• Rather than set up cubic areas, the caster may either heal or harm a
single creature of elemental water within 30ft, +5ft/ caster level for 1d6 points
of healing or damage per caster level. If damaged, the targeted creature gets a
Fortitude save versus the casting check result for half damage.
20-23 : The spell calls forth minuscule water elementals for the caster as well
as for up to 1 medium sized person or their equivalent in baggage per caster level.
These powerful but small whirlpools transport the caster, their allies, and
equipment through the water at a rate of 80ft/ round for 1 hour, +1 hour per caster
level. These tiny elementals keep their passengers and equipment dry and safe from
drowning as well as the crushing and cold damage of deep water. These elementals
have no combat ability; but while swimming, they and their burdens are considered
the same creature; granting an AC bonus of +2 over the subject’s normal value.
These water elementals have an Intelligence score of 2 and simply follow the
commands of the person they are carrying or the nearest affected creature for
flying baggage. However, these elementals are under the caster’s total mental
control and will follow his or her commands so long as the caster and the elemental
are within sight of each other.
24-25 I Caster can mold the water, ice, and other fluids composed mostly of
water with nothing more than their hands treating them as if they were made of soft
clay. The caster affects an area equal to a half cubic foot per caster level. The
level of detail is crude, but the object functions as intended; weapons of water
inflict damage, trap doors made of water may open and close, manacles of cold,
steel hard water to restrain prisoners, and with sufficient skill the caster may
fashion armor and shields of water condensed to the density of metal. These
constructions may have meta-effects based upon the material used in construction
per the Storyteller’s approval. For example: shaping weapons from a pool of acid or
a chunk of ice may create additional acid or cold effects from contact with the
constructed item. Weapon damage is normal and they have the durability of the
weapon they resemble. Only the caster is immune to the meta-effects of these items
and any others using them suffer consequences per round of contact. These items
function normally, and will not melt, for 1 day per caster level and may be given
to others to use. Alternately, with this result the caster may choose to transmute
a volume of liquid equal to their caster level in gallons (with a successful DC13
Intelligence check) from one liquid into any other liquid of which they have tasted
at least one drop. This is a permanent transformation and the final liquid has all
of its normal properties.
26-28 I Caster may designate up to 1 creature per caster level within 50ft that
is composed of even a little portion of water. Targets of this spell must succeed
at a Fortitude save versus a DC equal to this casting check or the water in the
victim’s body is transmuted to acid for 1 round per caster level; inflicting 1d6
points of acid damage per round.
29-33 I Caster creates a wall of condensed water or ice 3” thick and 10ft
square per caster level. There must be some pre-existing structure for the wall to
connect to in order to create this barrier. The wall can be vertical or horizontal,
but it is less than ideal for construction purposes if it isn’t made of ice.
However, the water wall’s absorptive properties allow for other uses from safety
net to heat sink to ablative armor.
This wall is only semi-permanent. Barring effects that destroy magic, this wall
is destroyed after it absorbs 30 points/ caster level of damage from weapons,
falling creatures, spell damage, heat, fire, or other any kinds of damage.
34-35 I Caster creates a wall of condensed water or ice 7” thick and 10ft
square per caster level. There need not be any pre-existing structure for the wall
to be connected to and walls of water or ice may be shaped and fashioned into any
device or structure the caster knows or can visualize; including ramps, bridges,
ramparts, gates, castles and other such features. These water barriers and ice
structures will float in water and can travel under their own power at a speed of
50ft/ round. These structures may still have the fluidity and absorptive properties
of water on command for any portion of the wall or structure. This wall or
structure is only semi-permanent, and barring effects that destroy magic this wall
or structure’s negates up to 40 points/ caster level from falling, or weapons,
spell damage, heat, fire, or other any kinds of damage.
36-37 I Caster cancels out the buoyancy of creatures and items; inhibiting
their ability to swim naturally or by the aid of magic. The caster may designate 1
creature or item within 50ft, +1 creature or item per 2 caster levels and command
the water not to buoy them up upon a failed DC18 Willpower save. This forces even
fish and other natural denizens of the deeps to make swim checks each round just to
stay in place. All creatures suffer a -10 penalty to their swim checks.
Alternately, the caster can choose to affect one large ship or boat with this power
causing the craft to sink below the waves within 5d4 rounds.
38-39 I Caster may transform into a quasi-water elemental by infusing their
bodies with the raw energies from the Elemental Plane of Water. In this form, the
caster gains a +2 hit point bonus per level, in addition to a natural Stamina score
of 18 (+3 bonus). The caster’s Personality is re-set to 9, land movement rates are
half normal out of water. They gain a swim speed of 80ft/ round and they cannot
drown or suffocate while under water; the transformation lasts 1 round/ caster
level. Bonus hit points gained by this spell are lost first and cannot be healed
naturally or with magic. The caster only takes half damage from acid, cold and
poisons, but takes an extra 50% damage from fire, desiccation, and heat attacks.
40-41 I Caster gains a powerful aura of cold that reaches out to 5ft per caster
level and lasts for 1 hour. Living creatures must succeed at a DC20 Fortitude save
every round they are exposed to these frigid temperatures or they take 1 point of
Stamina damage; if they reach 0 Stamina they are frozen solid and slain..
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42+ The caster takes fearsome control of the element of water within sight,
even large lakes and huge swaths of ocean. They may choose one of the following
effects:
• For the next 10 minutes/ caster level the wizard may reproduce one of
the following lower level spells that has an acid, water, or cold component every
10 minutes: Chill Touch, Choking Cloud, Cloud of Fresh Air, Color Spray, and
Obscuring Mist as if the caster had rolled a 30; Acid Resistance, and Mirror Image
as if they had rolled a 25; Destroy Potion, Make Potion, and Water Breathing as if
the caster had a total roll of 20.
• Minor Flood - The caster designates a point within 1 mile by sight,
spell, or other means and a crack in the ground allows a deluge to burst forth. The
wall of water is 5ft high, traveling at 25ft/ round and hits everything in its path
with more than 2 tons of force... which is enough to destroy all but the strongest
buildings. The wave emanates out from the center to a radius of 250ft before the
deluge ends. The water will drain away from, fill, or burst the volume of the
available space. The Storyteller will determine the aftermath of the event. Those
hit by the wave are automatically swept up in the tangle of debris carried by the
wave; victims must succeed at a DC21 Swim check each round to stay above water.
Failure indicates they take 1d10 points of damage from being slammed into debris
and choking on water, etc.
• The caster creates an immobile zone one half-mile in diameter per
caster level centered upon the caster that lasts for 1 hour per caster level. Any
creature in this area without the caster’s permission has its swim speeds reduced
by half and a -10 penalty on any swimming checks unless the swimming creature
succeeds at a DC21 Willpower save.
• The caster is completely immune to acid damage, cold, and water based
attacks including venoms, and poisons for 1 day per caster level. The caster takes
double damage from fire and heat based creatures, spells, and attacks during this
time.
• The caster and any of their allies within 50ft receive a +8 bonus to
their casting check results and save rolls versus any of the spells listed in this
entry as well as the Control Ice spell. This spell lasts for 1 minute, +1 minute
per caster level,
• The caster may choose any result of 41 or less; the effect can be made
permanent if the caster or recipient of the spell commits 10 points of spellburn.
Three points of which are permanent unless the caster destroys a sapphire of at
least 5,000gp.
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Wand Magic
Level: 4 Range: One or more items Duration: Permanent Casting Time: at least 4
weeks
Reversible No
Ritual Spell No, but the casting checks for any spells placed within the wands may
be cast as
ritual spells per the instructions for those spells.
Save N/A
General: Like magic swords, pointy hats, and crooked staves; magic wands are a
powerful tool for an arcane caster to more safely harness the chaotic nature of
magical energies. Constructing a wand is no simple task; it’s expensive, dangerous,
and even if successful, there is no guarantee that the wand’s power will be worth
the time and expense put into its creation. However, when successful, the wands
have powers of their own as well as giving their owner a steady and reliable
magical result whenever the wand’s spells are invoked. Wands require rare
ingredients and dangerous infusions of toxic substances as well as the time to find
the ingredients and to create the actual wand. The creator of the wand needs a
secure workshop plus strange tools worth 500gp; all of which may be reusable. For
each wand to be created the wizard must have 1500gp worth of rare essences, exotic
materials, precious metals & gems, sealing oils, etc. and requires 4 weeks of work
after which the a casting check is made for the Wand Magic spell which determines
what the wand’s inherent powers are and how many spells the wand may contain. A
caster may choose a lower result on this spell table if it better suits their
needs. If the casting check results in critical failure or mishap, the caster rolls
for these and all the materials are ruined and they must start from scratch.
The second phase of the creation process allows the wizard to cast one or more
spells into the wand as allowed by the Wand Magic spell’s casting check result; but
is not required. If desired the caster may proceed to invest spells into the wand
as directed by the casting check result for the Wand Magic spell. The first
available spell cast into the wand has a -2 casting check penalty. The second spell
placed within a wand suffers a -8 casting check penalty, and a third spell placed
into the wand carries a -15 casting penalty. The wizard creating the wand may
choose the same spell multiple times to allow for additional fixed options with the
same spell; but each is counted separately when calculating spellburn or binding
costs of the wand. The successful results of these secondary casting checks are
permanently locked into the wand; allowing the owner to invoke each spell with its
specific casting result. If the casting check to add a spell fails, the creator of
the wand must succeed at a Luck check or the wand is broken, see point #6. Success
means they may try again, but a critical failure with any of these tertiary spells
automatically breaks the wand. These secondary spells add an additional 100gp and 3
days of work per level of the spell to be inculcated into the wand as well as
additional spellburn to the construction process per the requirements of these
tertiary spells. This part of the process may be conducted with ritual casting per
the DCC Core rules, and the master of the ritual is the wand’s owner until someone,
or something steals it...
1. The use of a magic wand is an action, just like spell casting, but it
requires no casting check. The caster must have the wand free to indicate, or
otherwise be able to perform the spell’s targeting requirements. A wizard with
multiple action dice may use the powers of two different wands, or use one wand
more than once in a round with these extra action dice, assuming it has additional
charges or functions available. Furthermore, a wizard may not benefit from the
bonuses to casting, AC, save rolls, etc. granted by owning more than one wand, but
the wizard may choose which wand’s bonuses are active in any given round. The
wand’s timing sequences for its spells are set for each spell when it is used by
the wand’s creator for the first time. However, any variables of the functioning of
the wand’s spells are supplied by level of the wizard currently possessing the
wand. A new mercurial magic and manifestation result must be rolled for each of the
wand’s spells at the wand’s creation and whenever the wand changes ownership.
2. Each wand may contain spells of any type other than the following: Wand
Magic, any Runic Alphabet, True Name, Sword Magic, Magic Hat, Make Potion, Breathe
Life, Wizard Staff, Wizard Tower, Patron Bond, and Make Armor. Attempting to place
one of these or similar types of spells within a wand automatically breaks the
wand, see point #6. However, any of the casting bonuses granted by a wand after its
creation can be applied to casting checks for these spells. Whether a patron allows
one of their unique spells to be cast into a wand is left to the patron to decide,
but generally the answer is: no.
3. The creator of the wand must commit 1 point of spellburn for each 5 points of
the casting check result for the Wand Magic spell as well as 1 point of spellburn
for each level of spell placed within the wand to tie it to their control. All but
1 point of this spellburn will heal normally with rest or magic. If the caster
doesn’t have or won’t expend the needed points for spellburn; they may be taken
from other members of the ritual, or from creatures sacrificed during the wand’s
creation or binding. Failure to meet the spellburn requirement incurs the ire of
the gods; imposing a +1 universal luck penalty to all actions, AC, attacks, and
saves per point of spellburn the wand’s creator or current owner would not, or
could not supply. It is up to the Storyteller as to whether or not this penalty may
be removed via quest or other noteworthy actions. The wizard gains no benefits from
any wand until it is bound to their service, so they cannot utilize an unbound
wand’s casting check bonus when trying to add spells to that wand.
4. As mentioned previously, the same wand works differently when ownership is
transferred and the instant the new owner touches the wand they must decide whether
or not to commit 1 point of spellburn for each level of spell within the wand in
order to bind it to their control; minimum of 1 point which is lost permanently. If
they don’t wish to possess the wand they can drop the wand or give it to someone
else. Binding the wand to their service reveals all of the wand’s abilities to its
new owner, and they may use it normally even if they do not personally know the
spells that reside within the wand. Learning spells from a wand takes 1 week of
effort per level of the spell they are studying. At the end of this time the caster
must succeed at an Intelligence check with a DC equal to 13, + the level of the
spell they have researched.
Failure indicates the wand fires off one of its spells randomly... with the
caster as the spell’s target.
5. Wands may be used by elves, wizards, shaman, druids, mystics, witches, sages,
hermits, and other arcane types. The Storyteller may decide to let thieves use
wands in the same manner that they can use scrolls; in this case the thief need not
know the spells in the wand and they need not commit any spellburn to bind the wand
to their service, but they can’t use any of its special powers. To use the wand the
thief must succeed at a casting check using their cast spell from scroll die to
activate the wand. The DC is equal to 10, +1 per level of the spell they are
activating, but failure to invoke the wand causes the thief 1 point of Intelligence
damage per level of the spell they were attempting to invoke with the wand.
Additionally, the Storyteller can use the Wand Magic spell as a divine spell of the
same level to create wands for some cleric spells.
6. Like Wizard Staff, and Magic Hat; the Wand Magic spell has no inverse
function and and’s aren’t subject to destruction by reversing their creation spell.
Like these other created items, magic wands are broken by only the most powerful
Dispel Magic and Rending spells or Anti-magic effects. These spells will destroy a
wand if they are cast with results greater than the casting check which produced
the wand. A successful DC20 Strength check or similarly powerful event will also
destroy a wand, and in either case causing it to explode.
Broken wands explode for 1d8 points of force damage per level of each spell
formerly contained within the wand. The blast radius is 10ft times the total number
of spell levels formerly contained within the wand. A successful Fortitude save
versus a DC of 11, +1 per level of each spell formerly contained within the wand
indicates that a victim only takes half damage. All materials and such are lost and
the caster must start over again from scratch. assuming they survived the
detonation.
7. The creator of the wand is not required to place any spells within wand; they
may simply opt to use the inherent and cumulative benefits each wand gains from its
manifestation and the casting check result for the Wand Magic spell. It is up to
the Storyteller to determine whether or not the wand retains the ability to have
spells placed within it at some later date.
8. The power returns to a wand’s spells in a cyclic manner set at its creation;
the actual times are frozen in place when the spells are first used by the wand’s
creator, and they do not change with each new owner of the wand. When the wand
resets, any charges still available from the previous cycle are lost. Example: if
the wand allows a spell to be used once per day and the creator used it a 2pm; that
spell won’t be available again until 2pm on the following day with this cycle
frozen in place for the rest of the wand’s existence. If a spell may be used thrice
per week and the first time that spell is used - 2pm on a Tuesday for example -
then that spell may be used twice more before the spell resets itself at 2pm on the
next Tuesday. And so on.
Manifestation: With a swirl of wind and a flash of light, the wand is finished
and appears to be: roll 1d20; (1) A sliver of crystallized moonlight that sheds
light equal to a candle out to a 10ft radius and reveals all traps within its
light. (2) A wicked dagger that inflicts damage equal to 1d7 and the caster adds
their Intelligence rather than Strength bonus on attacks and damage if this is to
their advantage; but the dagger cannot be thrown. (3) A copper rod adorned with
crystals and beads that reduces the damage from magical force and similar spells by
half. (4) A demon’s rib carved and adorned with burned symbols that grants the
caster 3 points of spell resistance for as long as they own the wand. (5) A small
stroke of frozen lightning that doesn’t harm the owner and can inflict 1d4 points
of electricity damage; with a successful touch attack. It grants a +1 bonus to
casting electricity and earth based spells. (6) A sliver of frozen fire that
inflicts 1d4 points of fire damage with a successful touch attack. Owner is
unharmed by the wand and gains a +1 bonus to saves versus fire. (7) A translucent
wand of condensed sunlight that sheds light in a 15ft radius. This may or may not
count as actual sunlight at the Storyteller’s discretion. (8-9) The petrified
skull, spine and tail of a tiny, rare creature; the caster gains a +1 bonus to
summoning spells. (10-11) A twisted braid of rare wood, bark, and reeds; caster
gains the ability to identify any type of plant and understands its properties and
uses. (12-13) A twisted braid of gold and silver wire wrapped about gems and
sachets stuffed with rare herbs and essences; the caster gains a +1 bonus to search
rolls for treasure and secret doors. (14) A petrified braid from a dwarf’s beard;
the bearer of the wand is hated and automatically attacked by all dwarves they
encounter; fortunately the caster gains a +1 bonus to their armor class and never
gets lost when underground. (15) A narrow rod of fossilized blood and viscera
granting the caster a +2 casting bonus on fear inducing spells, intimidation
checks, fortitude saves, and on spells which summon demons or spirits. (16) A
length of congealed darkness that can create a zone of darkness with a radius of
10ft, twice per day, for up to 1 round per caster level; the caster can see through
these shadows without difficulty. (17) A small length of ash wood from the heart of
a meliai’s tree. The wand may be used once per day to heal 2d6 hit points for the
caster or a creature touched by the wand. (18) A sliver of oak from the heart of a
dryad’s tree; the wand may be transformed at will for up to 1 round per caster
level into a short bow with a +1 magical bonus to attacks and damage; the owner of
the wand never gets lost within a forest. (19) A length of cold-iron that can
transform into a quarter-staff on command for up to 1 minute per caster level;
inflicting 1d6 points of damage, and triple damage to elves and faeries. (20+) A
length of unicorn horn willingly given; granting the caster the ability to
regenerate 2d3 hit points and 1 point of spellburn every 3 hours.
Corruption: Roll 1d8: (1) The caster forgets the Wand Magic spell and may never
cast it again even if reading from a scroll; nor will they ever again be able to
use a magic wand. Any attempt to do either causes the spell or wand to
automatically fail as if the caster had rolled a ‘1’. (2) The caster forgets the
Wand Magic spell and may never cast it again; even if reading from a scroll, the
spell automatically fizzles with no further effects. (3-7) The caster can still
make wands, but all the spellburn requirements are increased by 20%. (8+) The
caster may continue to use the Wand Magic spell, but their casting die is reduced
by one step on the dice chain anytime they use a magic wand for a casting check.
Misfire: The workspace is filled with shrieking and hissing creatures or other
calamitous event!!
These creatures and forces flail about the room knocking things over, and
generally causing mayhem, which may generate other problems as well at the
Storyteller’s discretion. All creatures and any equipment worth more than 10gp must
succeed at a Luck check each round. Failure indicates the item or creature takes
1d6 points of damage and unattended mundane objects don’t get a save. Expensive
items in the possession of others use their owner’s Luck as needed. The event lasts
for 1d4 rounds, +1 round per caster level before fading. Roll 1d10 to determine the
type of disturbance: (1) Poltergeist , (2) Imps on a tirade,
(3) Vindictive Pixies, (4) Troop of Angry monkeys, (5) Howling gusts of wind,
(6) Minor earthquake that only effects the work shop, (7) Confused flock of
pigeons, (8) 1d4 Angry cats chasing a terrified dog,
(9) 4d6 miniature circus elephants on parade and painted up as clowns, (10)
School of 2d30 flying salmon careening through the area.
1-4: Spell fails and is forgotten! Roll 1d6 modified by Luck: (0 or less)
Greater corruption + Misfire + Patron taint (or Spell corruption if no Patron), (1-
2) Major corruption and Patron taint (or Spell corruption if no Patron), (3-4)
Patron taint (or Spell corruption if no Patron), (5+) Misfire.
5-16: Spell fails and is forgotten.
 17 : Partial Success - Spell creates a shoddy, unstable wand with only 1d6x 3
charges. The caster must place a first level spell within this wand or it explodes
per the rules below. Furthermore, every time this wand is used the owner must
succeed at a Luck check or the wand explodes, causing the wand’s user and anything
within 10ft to suffer 2d4 points of force damage, +1 point per charge left within
the wand. The wand costs 3 points of spellburn to create and 1 point for its
creator to bind the wand to their service. These wands cannot be stolen and used by
others because they explode if they travel more than 15ft from their creators.
Spell is forgotten and cannot be memorized for one month.
18-19 : The spell creates a wand that may contain one first level spell which
may be used once per day. The wand costs 3 points of spellburn to create and 1
point for its creator or a new owner to bind the wand into service.
20-23 : The spell creates a wand that may contain one spell of up to second
level which may be used once every 12 hours. The wand costs 4 points of spellburn
to create and up to 2 points for its creator or a new owner to bind the wand into
their service.
24-25 : The spell creates a wand that may contain one spell of up to third level
which may be used once every 6 hours. When the wand is completed the wand’s owner
may always use this wand as a focus for casting other spells; granting them a +1
bonus to their spell casting checks so long as they use the wand while casting. The
wand costs 5 points of spellburn to create and up to 3 points for its creator or a
new owner to bind the wand into their service.
26-28 : The spell creates a wand that may contain one spell of up to fourth
level which may be used twice per day. When the wand is completed the wand’s owner
may use this wand as a focus for casting other spells; granting them a +1 bonus to
their spell casting checks so long as they use the wand while casting.
Additionally, as long as the owner is holding the wand, they are granted a +1 bonus
to armor class. The wand costs 5 points of spellburn to create and up to 4 points
for its creator or a new owner to bind the wand into their service.
29-33 : The spell crates a wand that may contain two spells: one spell of up to
third level which may be used once per week as well as a first level spell that may
be used once per day. When the wand is completed the wand’s owner may use this wand
as a focus for casting other spells; granting them a +2 bonus to their spell
casting checks so long as they use the wand while casting. Additionally, as long as
the owner is holing the wand, they are granted a +1 bonus to their armor class and
initiative checks. The wand costs 6 points of spellburn to create and up to 4
points for its creator or a new owner to bind the wand into their service.
34-35 : The spell creates a wand that may contain two spells: one spell of up to
fourth level which may be used once per week as well as a secondary spell of up to
second level that may be used once per day. When the wand is completed the wand’s
owner may use this wand as a focus for casting other spells; granting them a +2
bonus to their spell casting checks so long as they use the wand while casting.
Additionally, so long as the owner is holding the wand, they are granted a +2 bonus
to armor class and a +1 bonus to initiative checks. The wand costs 7 points of
spellburn to create and up to 6 points for its creator or a new owner to bind the
wand into their service.
36-37 : The spell creates a wand that may contain two spells: one spell of up to
fourth level which may be used twice per week as well as a secondary spell of up to
second level that may be used twice per day. When the wand is completed the wand’s
owner may use this wand as a focus for casting other spells; granting them a +3
bonus to their spell casting checks so long as they use the wand while casting.
Additionally, so long as the owner is holding the wand, they are granted a +2 bonus
to armor class and initiative checks as well as a +1 bonus to Fortitude saves. The
wand costs 7 points of spellburn to create and up to 6 points for its creator or a
new owner to bind the wand into their service.
38-39 I The spell creates a wand that may contain one fourth level spell that
may be used every other day, as well as a secondary spell of second level that may
be used twice per day. When the wand is completed the wand’s owner may use this
wand as a focus for the casting of other spells; granting them a +3 bonus to their
spell casting checks so long as they use the wand while casting. Additionally, so
long as the owner possesses the wand, they are granted a +2 bonus to armor class
and initiative checks as well as a +1 bonus to all save rolls. The wand costs 8
points of spellburn to create and up to 6 points for its creator or a new owner to
bind the wand into their service.
40-41 I The spell creates a wand that may contain three spells: one spell of up
to fourth level that may be used once per month, a secondary spell of up to third
level that the caster may use twice per week, as well as a third spell of first
level that may be used twice per day. When the wand is completed the caster may use
this wand as a focus for casting other spells; granting them a +3 bonus to their
spell casting checks so long as they use the wand while casting. Additionally, so
long as the owner possesses the wand, they are granted a +3 bonus to armor class
and initiative checks as well as a +2 bonus to all save rolls. The wand costs 8
points of spellburn to create and up to 7 points for its creator or a new owner to
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fourth level that may be used twice per month, a secondary spell of up to third
level that may be used twice per week as well as a third spell of up to second
level that the caster may use thrice per day. When the wand is completed the caster
may use this wand as a focus for casting other spells; granting them a +4 bonus to
their spell casting checks so long as they use the wand while casting.
Additionally, so long as the owner possesses the wand, they are granted a +3 bonus
to armor class and initiative checks as well as a +2 bonus to all save rolls. The
wand costs 9 points of spellburn to create and up to 9 points for its creator or a
new owner to bind the wand into their service.
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Weakening
Level: 4 Range: Varies Duration: Varies Casting Time: 1 round
Reversible Always fails, but leads to the discovery of the resilience spell.
Ritual Spell Yes
Save Fortitude save versus the casting check result resists.
General: With the proclivity for natural, spell, and rune generated resistance to
spells and most types of damage it was only a matter of time before wizards and
other arcane casters created a spell to lessen or eliminate these kinds of
defenses. All attempts to reverse the following spells will fail: Resistance to
Air, Fire, Water, and Earth as well as Agility, Strength, and Stamina. However,
these failures show the caster the path to researching and eventually learning the
Weakening spell. The Weakening spell is like the Dispel Magic spell in that neither
are affected by a target’s spell resistance. Upon a failed save roll versus this
spell the caster lowers the victim’s natural resistance to damage, energy, and even
other spells by the amounts listed by the casting check result. Resistance and
ability score enhancements acquired through spells and runes are completely
eliminated if the casting check for this Weakening spell is superior to the casting
check of the spell that is generating the resistance or ability score boosts for
the targeted creature(s) and item(s). Natural resistance to damage and spell are
just suppressed upon a failed Fortitude save by the target. If the wizard or ritual
group casts this spell with sufficient power, even natural resistance to damage,
energy, and other spells can be permanently eliminated. In such cases the targeted
creature is treated as if they’ve been afflicted by a greater curse. Lastly, if the
target of this spell is a creature with no damage or spell resistance, or any
ability boosting spells or powers - the target will suffer the penalties indicated
in the spell entry for the listed duration. It is even possible for a normal
creature or item to become permanently afflicted by this spell if it is cast with
sufficient power.
Manifestation: Targets of the spell are enveloped in, roll 1d8; (1) Swarm of
strange insects that appears out of nowhere to envelope the area; stinging and
damaging anything targeted by this spell for a few heartbeats, then they disappear
again... revealing weakened and damaged creatures and structures.
(2-7) Victims and items targeted by the spell appear to partially melt: their skin
and muscles seem to hang loosely from their slightly bent bones, and equipment
becomes dented, corroded, and distorted for the duration of the spell. (8+) Targets
are swathed in shimmering vapors that inflict a -1 penalty to spot and search
checks as well as ranged attacs for the duration of the spell. Roll 1d14 to
determine color of the mists: 1 = Red, 2=Orange, 3= Yellow, 4= Green, 5= Blue, 6=
Indigo, 7= Violet, 8= Black, 9= Gray,
10= White, 11= Gold, 12= Silver, 13= Brown, 14= Roll thrice.
Corruption: Roll 1d10: (1) All of the caster’s non-magical possessions are weakened
to the point that they crumble and are irretrievably lost; including armor,
weapons, gold, gems, and other precious metals and items... leaving the caster clad
in nothing but rags. (2-5) The caster suffers 1d6 points of Strength and Stamina
damage, +1 point per caster level. This damage may not be healed normally with
magic or rest, only a quest or divine aid will alleviate the caster of this damage.
(6-9) One of the caster’s allies within 50ft must succeed at a DC20 Fortitude save
or they suffer 1d6 points of Strength and Stamina damage. All but one point from
each ability score may be healed normally with magic or rest. (10+) The caster must
succeed at a DC20 Fortitude save or they suffer 2d3 points of Strength damage. Most
of this damage can be healed normally with magic or rest; but 2 points are
permanently lost.
Misfire: Roll 1d7: (1) One random creature no larger than the caster within 80ft
must succeed at a DC15 Fortitude save or it becomes vulnerable to a type of energy
damage (chosen randomly) for 1d4 rounds. (2) One random ally within 40ft of the
caster must succeed at a DC15 Fortitude save or they become vulnerable to a type of
energy damage (chosen randomly) for 1d4 turns. (3+) The caster must succeed at a
DC15 Fortitude save or they suffer 1d3 points of Intelligence damage for 1d4 turns.
1-4: Spell fails and is forgotten! Roll 1d6 modified by Luck: (0 or less)
Greater corruption + Misfire + Patron taint (or Spell corruption if no Patron), (1-
2) Major corruption and Patron taint (or Spell corruption if no Patron), (3-4)
Patron taint (or Spell corruption if no Patron), (5+) Misfire.
5-16: Spell fails and is forgotten and cannot be studied for 1d4 days
17 : Partial Success - Wizard may target one creature no larger than themselves
within 30ft. On a failed Fortitude save it is slightly weakened; suffering a -2
penalty to attacks, damages, and save rolls. This effect lasts for one round. and
the spell is forgotten.
18-19 : Wizard targets one creature no larger than themselves within 40ft. Upon
a failed Fortitude save the victim is weakened. The victim’s natural resistance to
damage, energy, and spells is reduced by 1 point for 1 round/ caster level. Normal
creatures and items targeted by this spell suffer a -4 penalty on their attacks,
damages, and save rolls for 1d4 rounds.
20-23 : Wizard targets one creature no larger than themselves within 60ft. Upon
a failed Fortitude save the victim is weakened. The victim is stripped of any
spell, damage, or energy resistance as well as any ability score boosts and powers
granted by spells and runes whose casting check results are less than 24.
The victim’s natural resistance to spells, energy, and damage is reduced by 3
points for 1 minute/ caster level. Normal creatures and items targeted by this
spell suffer a -4 penalty on their attacks, damages, and save rolls for 1 round/
caster level.
24-25 : Wizard targets one creature or item of up to a 10ft cubic volume/ caster
level within 100ft.
Upon a failed Fortitude save the target is weakened. The target is stripped of
any damage or energy resistance as well as any ability score boosts and powers
granted by spells and runes whose casting check results are less than 26. Their
natural resistance to damage, spell, and energy is reduced by half for 1 minute/
caster level. Normal creatures and items targeted by this spell suffer a -6 penalty
on their attacks, damages, and save rolls for 1 minute/ caster level.
26-28 : The caster targets one creature or item of up to a 10 foot cube/ caster
level within 120ft. Upon a failed fortitude save the target is considerably
weakened. The targets are stripped of any damage or energy resistance as well as
any ability score boosts and powers granted by spells and runes whose casting check
results are less than 29. Their natural resistance to damage, energy, and spells is
reduced by half for 1 turn/ caster level. Normal creatures and items targeted by
this spell suffer a -6 penalty on their attacks, damages, and save rolls for 1
turn/ caster level.
29-33 : The caster targets as many as 2 creatures or items of up to a 10 foot
cube/ caster level within 120ft, +10ft/ caster level. Upon a failed Fortitude save
the target is considerably weakened. The targets are stripped of any damage or
energy resistance as well as any ability score boosts and powers granted by spells
and runes whose casting check results are less than 34. Their natural resistance to
damage, energy, and spells is completely suppressed for 1 turn/ caster level.
Normal creatures and items targeted by this spell suffer a -8 penalty on their
attacks, damages, and save rolls for 1 hour/ caster level.
34-35 : The caster targets as many as 2 creatures or items of up to a 15 foot
cube/ caster level within 120ft, +20ft per caster level. Upon a failed Fortitude
save the targets are considerably weakened. The targets are stripped of any damage
or energy resistance as well as any ability score boosts and powers granted by
spells and runes whose casting check results are less than 36. Their natural
resistance to damage, energy, and spells is completely suppressed for 1 hour/
caster level. Normal creatures and items targeted by this spell suffer a -8 penalty
on their attacks, damages, and save rolls for 1 day per caster level.
36-37 I The caster targets up to 3 creatures or items of up to a 25 foot cube/
caster level within a distance of 120ft, +20ft per caster level. Upon a failed
Fortitude save the target is extremely weakened.
The targets are stripped of any damage or energy resistance as well as any
ability score boosts and powers granted by spells and runes whose casting check
results are less than 38. Their natural resistance to damage, energy, and spells is
completely suppressed for 1 day/ caster level. Normal creatures and items targeted
by this spell suffer a -8 penalty on their attacks, damages, and save rolls for 1
week per caster level.
38-39 I The caster targets up to 3 creatures or items of up to a 50 foot cube/
caster level within a distance of 180ft, +30ft per caster level. Upon a failed
Fortitude save the target is extremely weakened.
The targets are stripped of any damage or energy resistance as well as any
ability score boosts and powers granted by spells and runes whose casting check
results are less than 40. Their natural resistance to damage, energy, and spells is
completely suppressed for 1 week/ caster level. Normal creatures and items targeted
by this spell suffer a -10 penalty on their attacks, damages, and save rolls for 1
month/ caster level.
40-41 I The caster targets 1 creature or item per caster level so long as it
fits within a cube with 1000ft sides and is within 250ft, +50ft per caster level.
Upon a failed Fortitude save targets are horribly weakened. They are stripped of
any damage or energy resistance as well as any ability score boosts and powers
granted by spells and runes with a casting check less than 42. Their natural
resistance to damage, energy, and spells is completely suppressed for 1 month/
caster level. Normal creatures and items targeted by this spell suffer a -10
penalty on their attacks, damages, and save rolls for 1 year/ caster level.
42+ The caster targets 1 creature or item per caster level so long as it fits
within a cube with 1000ft sides and is within 500ft, +100ft per caster level. On a
failed save versus this casting check result the target’s spell, rune, and
naturally generated resistance are completely eliminated. Furthermore, the victims
are stripped of any ability score boosts granted by spells and runes. Normal
creatures and items targeted by this spell suffer a permanent -5 penalty on
attacks, damages, and save rolls.
Wizard Hovel
Level: 3 Range: A point within 60ft Duration: Varies Casting Time: 10 minutes
Reversible No
Ritual Spell Yes, but the master of the ritual is the master of the Wizard Hovel
created.
Save N/A
General: The spell can function in any type of terrain and renders the site
suitable for habitation; trees, earth, stone, et cetera, will bend and alter their
shape and spacing to aid in the construction of the hovel. In an underground
environment, the spell will construct a room equal in volume to the spell’s normal
functioning in the nearest convenient location; but only where it will not conflict
with existing tunnels, rooms, or caves. If there is insufficient space for the
hovel to manifest the casting check fails and always causes a spell mishap. The
casting check result will determine the final configuration and duration of the
hovel. The caster may choose a lesser result if they wish, but a caster may not
have more than one extradimensional Hovel. They can create as many physical
structures as they wish, though only the hovel currently occupied by its creator is
empowered as the spell results dictate for the occupied hovel.
Manifestation: The area affected by the spell reorders itself into a shelter for
the duration of the spell. Trees, rocks, and soil, build themselves into a domed
structure with a slightly elevated floor. There is usually at least a fire pit and
a smoke hole; but in the more powerful manifestations, the Wizard Hovel can have
multiple fireplaces as well as bunk beds, a stocked larder and other luxury
accoutrements. Roll 1d10 to see the manner of the manifestation: (1-5) The hovel
constructs itself with thousands of invisible hands sculpting the enclosure like
soft clay. (6-7) Many thousands of tiny devils rise up out of the ground to
construct the hovel. They are not happy about it and will forever seek out ways to
inconvenience or harm the caster; but they get the job done. (8-9) The Wizard Hovel
appears with a flurry of gnomish heavy construction equipment; the noise attracts
1d4 angry creatures with 2d3 hit dice each. (10+) Hundreds of pixies sing the
residence into existence; they consider themselves partial owners of the property
and visit frequently, often staying for months regardless of whether the wizard
agrees or is even in residence.
Corruption: The caster suffers a permanent and cumulative -1 penalty to their
AC, Attacks,
Damage, and Saves as well as on all checks for inter-personal interactions and
save rolls from any of the following creatures: roll 1d3: (1) Invisible Companions,
Eternal Champions, Eldrich Hounds as well as other natural or magical creatures
composed of magical force. (2) Devils, (3) Faeries and elves, (4) Gnomes and
dwarves. Furthermore, this penalty stacks with any other casting penalties from
misfires, or other sources; if the combined total of these penalties reaches -10,
the designated creatures will consider the caster a mortal enemy and always attack
on sight.
Misfire : The area within 50ft of the caster animates and attacks the caster and
any other creatures in range. Trees and other foliage cannot up root themselves,
but they lash out with their branches and grasses try to entangle and choke their
targets. Even if there is no vegetation, the ground and walls flow into dozens of
10ft tentacles that attack everyone within 50ft of the caster. The effect is mobile
and follows the caster wherever they roam until the effect dissipates. All this
activity combines to inflict 2d4 points of damage to any creatures that fail a DC13
Reflex save each round. Roll 1d10 the effect lasts for a number of rounds equal to
the caster’s level plus the result from one of the following die types: (1) 1d16,
(2) 1d14,
(3) 1d12, (4) 1d10, (5) 1d8, (6) 1d7, (7) 1d6, (8) 1d5, (9) 1d4, (10+) 1d3.
1-3 : Spell fails and is forgotten! Roll 1d6 modified by Luck: (0 or less)
Greater corruption + Misfire + Patron taint (or Spell corruption if no Patron), (1)
Major corruption or Spell corruption, (2-3) Patron taint (or Spell corruption if no
Patron), (4+) Misfire.
4-14: Spell fails and is forgotten.
15 I Partial success - The poor hovel is only a 10ft diameter, or a rectangular
shack 10ft x 10ft by 5ft high. There is no fire pit or smoke hole, but there are
plenty of cracks and holes in the walls to let the smoke out and the rain, wind,
and chill into the hut; which only has 15 hit points. Neither are there any other
amenities and its door is a weak, half-rotted affair of weathered planks with no
lock. The spell is forgotten and the shack falls apart after 6 hours inflicting 1d4
points of damage to the occupants.
16-19 I The spell functions for 8 hours. Forms a domed structure that is 15ft in
diameter or a rectangular space 11ft x 15ft x 5ft high with a slightly raised
floor. There is a fire pit and a smoke hole as well as a door with stout bolt;
break DC10, and the structure has 50 hit points. There are convenient places for
some cloaks and a couple of hammocks to be hung, but the space is very cramped. The
spell offers no magical bonuses verses abnormal weather beyond that of shelter and
a place to build a fire; assuming they already have fuel.
20-23 I The spell functions for 10 hours. Forms a domed structure that is 30ft
in diameter or a rectangular space 20ft x 25ft by 10ft high with a slightly raised
floor. There is a fire pit and a smoke hole as well as a door with stout bolt;
break DC11, and the structure has 100 hit points. There are convenient places to
hang some cloaks and a few hammocks but the interior space fills up fast and may
not hold everyone. The spell offers no magical bonuses verses abnormal weather
beyond that of shelter and a place to build a fire; assuming they already have
fuel.
24-27 I The spell functions for 12 hours. Forms a domed structure that has a
40ft diameter or a rectangular space 35ft x 35ft x 13ft high with a slightly raised
floor. There is a fire pit and a smoke hole as well as a door with stout bolt;
break DC 12, and the structure has 150 hit points. There are convenient places for
everyone to hang cloaks, hammocks and such. The Hovel comes with enough wood to
keep a fire going for the duration of the spell as well as enough water for cooking
and washing via a pipe and spigot rising up out of the floor, but spell provides no
tub, utensils, or anything else.
28-31 I The spell functions for 10 hours/ caster level. Forms a domed structure
that has a 60ft diameter or a rectangular space 55ft x 50ft x 20ft high with a
slightly raised ground floor. There is a fireplace with the hooks and pots for
cooking as well as a door with stout bolt; break DC14, and a DC10 lock. There are
convenient places for everyone to hang cloaks, hammocks and such; however, there is
now a second balcony level that has bunk-beds with mattresses to accommodate
several medium sized creatures; this level also has shuttered windows that function
as arrow ports. The walls, shutters, and door of the structure absorb 9 points of
damage from each strike and the structure has 200 hit points. The Hovel comes with
enough wood to keep a fire going for the duration of the spell as well as enough
water for cooking and washing via a pipe and spigot rising up out of the floor.
There is a private area with a tub, but no utensils or other amenities.
32-35I The spell functions for 12 hours/ caster level. The area affected by the
spell is magically hidden from prying eyes. Anyone not named when shelter is built
suffer a -7 penalty on any attempt to locate the Hovel. Forms a domed structure
that has a 60ft diameter or a rectangular space 55ft x 50ft x 20ft high with a
slightly raised ground floor. There is a fireplace and hearth oven with plenty of
utensils for cooking as well as dining. The building has a door with stout bolt;
break DC16, and a DC12 lock. There are convenient places for everyone to hang
cloaks, hammocks and such; however, there is now a second floor in the hovel that
has its own fireplace, chimney, and bunk-beds with mattresses to accommodate
several medium sized creatures. There are also windows with shutters that may act
as arrow ports. The fires are magical, need no tending, and the cellar accessed
through the floor has cases of wine and ale along with enough basic rations of
dried meat and fruits to feed the occupants for the duration of the spell; but
never exceeds the equivalent of 3 meals per day per person. The walls, shutters,
and door of the structure will absorb the first 11 points of damage from any attack
and the structure has 300 hit points. The interior temperature of the hovel is as
comfortable, but offers no further protection from weather than any other building
of its type in its current environment.
36-38: The spell functions for 1 day/ caster level. The area affected by the spell
is magically hidden from prying eyes for the duration of the spell. Anyone not
named when it is built suffers a -8 penalty on any attempt to locate the hovel.
Forms a domed structure that has a 60ft radius or a rectangular space 55ft x 50ft x
20ft high with a slightly raised ground floor. There is a fireplace and hearth oven
and plenty of utensils for cooking and dining as well as a door with stout bolt;
break DC18, and a DC14 lock. There are convenient places for everyone to hang
cloaks, hammocks and such as well as a second floor with fireplace and chimney of
its own as well as an array of beds, bunk-beds, and lockable trunks for creatures
of up to size large. There are also windows with shutters on this level that may
act as arrow ports. The fires are magical and need no tending. In the cellar
accessed through the floor there are enough cases of wine and ale along with
gourmet rations of dried meat and fruits to feed the occupants for the duration of
the spell; but never exceeds the equivalent of 3 meals per person per day. The
walls, shutters, and door of the structure will absorb the first 13 points of
damage from any attack and have 400 hit points. The interior of the hovel is
magically maintained at a comfortable 70 degrees if the outside temperature is
between 0F and 100F degrees. The interior temperature declines or elevates by a
ratio of 1 degree of internal temperature for every 5 degrees of external
temperature over or under these limits.
39- 40: The spell functions for 1 week/ caster level. The area affected by the
spell is magically hidden from prying eyes for the duration of the spell. Anyone
not named when it was built suffers a -9 penalty on any attempt to locate the
hovel. Forms a domed structure that is 80ft in diameter or a rectangular space 70ft
x 60ft x 30ft high with multiple rooms on three floors. All rooms have closets,
windows with shutters that may act as arrow ports and access to central
air/heating; room doors have a break DC of 18 and DC13 locks. The interior can be
arranged only when the spell is cast and has gnomish plumbing for the kitchen and
bathroom, but this building is still part of the Material Plane. The hovel is
staffed like a hotel by invisible companions, pixies, gnomes, or devils according
to the manifestation result, but they insist on being paid 50gp per week for anyone
other than the caster. There is a fireplace and hearth oven and plenty of utensils
for cooking and dining; but the occupants need not bother, as it will be done for
paying guests. The fires are magical and need no tending. In a cellar accessed
through the floor there are cases of fine quality wine and ale along with enough
gourmet rations of dried meat and fruits that a grand feasts can be arranged. The
food replenishes itself for the duration of the spell, but never exceeds the
equivalent of 4 meals per day per person. The walls, shutters, and main door of the
structure will absorb the first 15 points of damage from any attack and the
building has 500 hit points. The interior temperature of the hovel is magically
maintained at a comfortable 70 degrees if the outside temperature is between -25F
and 125F degrees. The interior temperature declines or elevates by a ratio of 1
degree of internal temperature for every 10 degrees of external temperature over or
under these limits.
40- 41 : As a result of 39-40, except Wizard Hovel is permanent.
42+ As a result of 39-40; but the permanent space is created on the Material Plane.
The Wizard Hovel has now become a permanent extra-dimensional space with an
internal structure designed and locked in place at its creation. Additionally, the
space no longer has real windows, just magical screens that project a lovely view
of the guest’s choice.
As long as no living creatures are in the Hovel, the wizard can close the door and
detach the elaborately carved and bejeweled doorknob. The next time shelter is
needed the wizard draws a door and attaches the doorknob. This creates a door with
all of the stealth and durability of the main door described by the spell entry
that will then open into the hovel; replenished and ready to go. In areas where
there is nowhere to draw the door, any large rock or tree, or even the ground will
suffice, but there must be something upon which to attach the doorknob or the spell
will not function. The interior temperature is always a comfortable temperature of
the caster’s choice and occupies a space 120ft in diameter or a rectangular space
100ft x 150ft x 30ft.
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Level: 2 Range: Varies Duration: See text below. Casting Time: 1 round
Reversible Yes, see Knock spell, DCC Core Rules
Ritual Spell No
Save None; or Willpower save versus the casting check result negates.
General: Once an item is locked, the spell ceases to have any effect on the item
unless the spell description says otherwise. Wizard locked items are treated
normally by those who interact with them unless the caster gets a casting result of
20+; then the item must be destroyed, or forced open after the Wizard Lock is
nullified by a superior use of a Knock or Dispel Magic spell. Anti-magic effects
will cancel the magic forcing the locked, closed, or fastened object or portal to
stay closed, but the mundane aspects of the closure as well as any other
interactions between the anti-magic field and any portals and items must still be
dealt with. Passwords to wizard locked items must be whispered aloud, but a secret
mark may be hidden as a tattoo, embroidery, lacework, blade filigree, etc. Anyone
bearing the mark is granted access, or allowed to open the wizard locked item or
portal. The caster of the locking spell may end the spell at any time with a
thought, as long as they are on the same plane and within 1 mile of the locked
item(s).
Manifestation: Roll 1d10: (1-2) A wave of ethereal fog rushes out from the
casters feet and spirits within the mist act to close and lock the affected items.
For results of 20+ the effected items become enshrouded in fog and invisible
creatures act to inhibit attempts to open the item or portal. (3-4) An invisible
force acts upon the affected items; however, a result of 20+ seems to leave items
tarnished and feel colder than normal when touched. (5-9) All of the effected items
glow as brightly as a torch with arcane light for 1 round per caster level of the
wizard who created the locking spell: roll 1d8 to determine the light’s color: 1=
Red, 2= Orange, 3= Yellow, 4= Green, 5= Blue, 6= Indigo, 7= Violet, 8= Roll twice;
and it pulses between the two colors. Furthermore, this glowing effect is also
triggered for the same duration every time the item is opened or whenever something
tries to open the item and fails. (10+) When the spell is cast all targets have a
small supernatural critter appear next to them which closes and locks the affected
items. With spell results of 20+ these beings will reappear anytime someone tries
to open or unlock the item; challenging them to give the password, or
surreptitiously scanning for the secret mark.
They will also help to defend the item and will report any thefts to the caster.
Roll 1d4 once when spell is learned, the type of creature will always be the same
type: 1 = Sprite, 2= Demon, 3= Angelic being, 4= Imp.
Corruption: Roll 1d6: (1) Spell functions as if a result of 20 had been rolled,
but it only affects the items owned by one of the caster’s allies within 20ft;
unfortunately no one knows the password. (2) All of the buckles, snaps, ties,
corks, and other fasteners within 20ft of the caster come undone at the same time.
The caster and any other affected creatures must succeed at a DC15 Reflex save or
they are tripped and fall to the ground; possibly provoking further damage at the
Storyteller’s discretion. They must also succeed at a Luck check for each item that
was opened to see if it was ruined or its contents lost. (3) The caster is now
suffering from a minor curse that renders them the center of a zone with a 10ft
radius in which nothing may be locked, tied or bound; grants a +1 bonus to escapes
and save rolls, and wreaks havoc with traps and doors, etc. This effect forces the
caster to get creative about their clothing and equipment or they must go about
naked until the curse is lifted. On the bright side, the caster may not be bound or
held by mundane means, but Luck checks must be made for each item that was opened
to see if it was ruined or its contents lost. (4+) All of the buckles, snaps, ties,
corks, and other fasteners within a 10ft radius synch down painfully at the same
time. Affected creatures must succeed at a DC15 Reflex save or they are tripped and
fall to the ground; possibly provoking further damage at the Storyteller’s
discretion. These items are secured with DC25 wizard locks that no one knows the
password for and are painfully constrictive, reducing the victim’s movement and
action dice by half.
Misfire: All of the buckles, snaps, ties, corks, and other fasteners within
range of the caster are welded or glued shut by mischievous invisible pixies.
Creatures attempting to open any of these items must succeed at a Luck check;
success means the item is opened, but failure indicates the items are ruined and
its contents are lost. This effect is nullified by some of the corruptions listed
above, but otherwise to determine how far from the bumbling caster this
instantaneous effect extends roll 1d7: (1) 60ft, (2) 50ft,
(3) 40ft, (4) 30ft, (5) 20ft, (6+) 10ft.
1-2: Spell fails and is forgotten! Roll 1d6 modified by Luck: (0 or less)
Greater corruption + Misfire + Patron taint (or Spell corruption if no Patron), (1)
Major corruption, (2) Patron taint (or Spell corruption if no Patron), (3+)
Misfire. If results of misfire and spell corruption are similar then use the more
severe penalties presented.
3-12: Spell fails and is forgotten.
13 : Partial success - Targeting one unlocked chest, open door, unbolted gate,
untied rope, or other object or portal within 10ft that is no larger than a cube
with 3ft sides; the caster causes it to magically close or fasten. If item or
object is normally locked or closed by physical or mundane means, the targeted
object automatically locks or fastens - unless the object is of supra-normal
complexity. If item or object is normally only unlocked via magical means, this
spell has no effect. Spell is forgotten.
14-15: Targets one unlocked chest, open door, unbolted gate, untied rope, or
other object or portal within 20ft that can be seen by the caster. If the item or
object is normally locked or closed by physical or mundane means, the targeted
object automatically locks or fastens itself - unless the object is of enormous
size or supra-normal complexity. If item or object is normally unlocked via magical
means, the spell has no effect.
16-19: Targets one unlocked chest, open door, unbolted gate, untied rope, or
other object or portal within 30ft that can be seen by the caster. If the item or
object is normally locked or closed by physical or mundane means, the targeted
object automatically locks or fastens itself. Even objects of enormous size (e.g.,
the gates of a cloud giant’s castle) or supra-normal complexity are closed and
locked, provided their unlocking mechanism is of a strictly physical and non-
magical nature.
20-21 : Targets one unlocked chest, open door, unbolted gate, untied rope, or
other object or portal within 40ft that can be seen by the caster. If item or
object is normally locked or closed by physical or mundane means, the targeted
object automatically locks or fastens. Even objects of enormous size (e.g., the
gates of a cloud giant’s castle) or supra-normal complexity are closed and locked,
provided their unlocking mechanism is of a strictly physical nature. Items locked
or fastened by this spell will only open for the caster of its locking spell or
those who know its password, unless the spell is overcome by a Knock or Dispel
Magic spell with a greater casting check result.
22-25: The caster creates a secure zone that potentially affects any unlocked or
unfastened items and objects within 30ft of the caster. The caster gains instant
awareness of all such objects within range (including secret doors, if they are
unlocked or have no locks) and may choose instantaneously which one of these items
or portals to lock. This includes unlocked chests, open doors, unbolted gates,
untied ropes, and other objects, normal portals and the caster may now use this
spell upon extra-dimensional portals and magical locks. Even objects of enormous
size (e.g., the gates of a cloud giant’s castle) or supra-normal complexity are
opened. Objects normally locked via a physical nature are automatically locked, and
items locked or fastened in this manner will only open for the caster and any who
know the password, unless it is overcome by a Knock or Dispel Magic with a greater
casting check result.
26-29: The caster creates a secure zone that potentially affects all unlocked or
unfastened objects within 60ft, or the caster can target a single target within
90ft. If the latter, the spell affects belts, buttons, snaps, shoelaces, thongs
closing sacks, cork stoppers in potions, and so forth. A creature targeted with
this effect receives no save, and typically finds itself suddenly stumbling as its
clothes bind to the loose cords and such around it; then it falls to the ground
taking 1d6 points of falling damage for every 20ft of their forward motion. With
the area effect version of this spell; the caster gains instant awareness of all
unlocked portals within range (including secret doors, if they are unlocked or have
no locks), and may choose instantaneously which are locked. This includes unlocked
chests, open doors, unbolted gates, untied ropes, other objects, and even extra-
dimensional portals and magical locks. Even objects of enormous size (e.g., the
gates of a cloud giant’s castle) or supra-normal complexity are opened. Objects
normally locked via a physical nature are automatically locked, and items locked or
fastened via this Wizard Lock spell will only open for the caster and any who know
the password or bear a specific secret mark to act as a key to the locking spell.
Items locked with this spell are overcome by a Knock or Dispel Magic spell with a
greater casting check result.
30-31 : The caster instantly becomes aware of all chests, cords, ties, windows,
portals, doors, and gates within 120ft, including those that are invisible or
extra-planar. All such portals are immediately closed and locked, tied, or secured
with magical force. Items locked or fastened via this Wizard Lock spell will only
open for the caster and any who know the password or bear a specific secret mark to
act as a key to this locking spell. Items locked with this spell are overcome by a
Knock or Dispel Magic spell with a greater casting check result. Additionally, the
caster can target one portal within range that is locked permanently. Regardless of
its size, this door, gate, or window is instantly locked, disallowing passage
permanently: unless the portal is destroyed, or a Remove Curse or Knock spell with
a superior casting check result will open this portal for only 1d3 rounds, +1
round/ caster level of the wizard or creature trying to breach the portal.
Furthermore, this permanently sealed item is granted damage resistance of 10 points
per round that is only overcome by Star-metal and spells cast by clerics of at
least 5th level.
32-33: As a result of 31, but the range is 200ft. Additionally, the caster can
create up to three sealed portals within range. Furthermore, these sealed portals
are granted damage resistance of 15 points per round that is only overcome by Star-
metal and spells cast by clerics of at least 7th level.
34+ In a staggering display of power, the caster causes all portals within 1
mile to slam closed in a violent burst. This includes windows and shutters, cellar
stairs and attic trapdoors, oven doors and city gates, as well as normal doors and
portals. Objects are affected regardless of size, complexity, or magic protection;
even secret, invisible, and extra-planar doors suddenly close if they are open,
even tapestries and rugs glue themselves to the walls and floors to bar access to
concealed passages. Moreover, fasteners and stoppers are tightened such that wine
bottles break before the corks give out, lids slam onto dinner pots and cauldrons
which may cause them to explode unless removed from sources of heat, shoelaces
tighten their laces painfully, snaps weld closed, belts synch down, buckles weld
themselves closed, and cords tie themselves, and so on. The caster can vary the
impact range and intensity such that the effects imposes a penalty to attacks and
damages, AC, saves, skill, and casting checks that ranges from -2 to -8.
Additionally, the caster may set a movement penalty for all non-allies within the
affected area from -5 ft to -30ft per round depending upon the degree of
entanglements.
Wizard’s Tower
Level: 5 Range: Designated Duration: Casting Time: 5 days: caster may sleep and
attend to their
location Permanent needs, but can do nothing else. Plus
construction time...
Reversi ble No
Ritual Spell Yes, but the tower belongs to the master of the ritual.
Save N/A
General: This spell allows a wizard to magically construct a fortified tower or
small castle; however, the wizard must provide all of the materials needed to
fulfill the desired elements of the tower’s design.
These costs are in addition to the spell’s casting cost of 5,000gp and the
master of the tower must commit 1 point of spellburn for every 4 points of a
successful casting check. These costs are needed to bribe/pay the alien, spectral,
faerie, gnome, or demonic workers that build the tower. Each spell result will list
the time required for construction of the tower as well as the additional
construction costs required to complete the spell. The caster may spend additional
gold and commit more acts of spellburn during the tower’s construction to
incorporate runes and spells into the building’s structure. These incorporated
spells and runes are bound into the tower at construction regardless of their
casting check result, manifestation, and mercurial magic effects are fixed at this
point and may not be changed later. Using one of these embedded spells spells
counts as an action, but the caster may continue act normally with their remaining
action dice. Combat spells or runes may be activated once per day per 2 caster
levels of the master of the tower; any other spells imbued within the structure
that are not continuously active, may be used 1 per day per 3 caster levels of the
master of the tower. These incorporated spells and runes are fully functional so
long as 20% of the structure’s hit points remain. These embedded spells suffer no
chance of spell failure or misfire, however, when the creator of the tower is
attempting to embed spells into the tower’s structure, any results from misfired or
corrupted spells are also embedded within the tower. From that point onward, any
attempt to cast those spells within or near the tower will cause those spells to
automatically fail and the caster suffers the corruption or misfire that was
embedded within the tower’s structure.
Some of the materials cost and the supply of the building’s materials can be
offset by choosing the right location. If the tower is to be made of stone, then
choosing a swamp is a bad idea; likewise, it is the filthy rich and devilishly
clever wizard who can build a tower from kelp in the middle of a desert. The spell
will draw on local resources for things like stone, glass, and timber for normal
constructions; but it will also construct walls of ice, crystal, clay, and whatever
else is around if the caster doesn’t provide the needed materials, but is still
able to pay the workers. The Storyteller will determine any discount on the price
for additional construction materials provided by the area around the tower, but in
general it costs 15gp per 100 square feet of floor plan created by the spell for
basic quality work. The caster can spend more if they have it, and luxury
accommodations cost at least 5 times the basic rate. The basic cost listed in each
casting check result covers the costs of basic supplies like linens, tools, and lab
equipment, et cetera for the largest size building the casting result can create;
but assumes that most of the stone, timber, and such are already provided by the
caster or the general area for the spell to draw upon. The wizard need not spend
this entire amount and may choose to create a smaller building than what is allowed
if desired. If the basic materials such as stone and timber (or other desired
materials) for constructing a tower are not made available; the basic cost for the
tower is doubled. The caster has until the completion of the tower to come up with
the funds and materials for the tower or the workforce gets angry; exacting payment
with various schemes depending upon the work force. They can also resort to
violence, using blood as their currency of choice.
This spell doesn’t change the side effects of the construction materials, so
walls of ice will still melt, and are frightfully cold and icy floors will be a
serious hazard; as would falling and hitting walls formed of bones or coral. The
caster must use spells, design features, or other means to mitigate these and other
such unanticipated issues that may derive from the construction process. The floors
may be arranged however the caster wishes and all interior spaces are shaped
according to the caster’s designs, but the separate floors of each tower must be
contiguous with each other such that a creature can travel from floor to floor
without having to leave the structure. Regardless of the materials used, these
towers are magically strengthened to withstand damage and will have a total number
of hit points equal to the casting check result times 100 and can ignore the first
5 points of damage from any attack unless spell entry states otherwise.
The height (or depth) for each story of the tower is fixed at 10ft, with an
interior having 9ft ceilings. For casters larger than medium size, multiply the
building costs by 2 for each size category greater than medium and adjust the
height of the stories appropriately. The caster may choose to place all stories
above or below ground, or any combination of the two; as long as all other
requirements are met. The Storyteller has the final say over which structures are
allowable and common sense should prevail unless lots of magic is involved. A
wizard or other arcane caster may construct as many towers as they can afford, and
even cluster them together with additional walls and buildings to create larger
castles or even a palace. However, in such cases the towers are still considered
independent structures and it is possible for there to be several masters within
truly large conglomerations of structures. Before the master of a wizard tower
dies, they must designate a successor, or mastery of the tower defaults to their
oldest surviving relative. If none exist or lay claim, the tower is reclaimed by
its builders until they can be defeated, or bought out by someone else.
The master of the tower can exercise certain powers and abilities within and
around the tower. Depending on casting check result, the master of the tower may be
granted control of the tower’s physical structure (doors, locks, etc.) and powers
like clairvoyance, clairaudience, even image projection. These powers have no daily
use limits or duration, but using them requires the total concentration of the
caster for the time the powers and abilities are being used. Furthermore, the
observing points are chosen by the caster and they can only see, hear, and converse
normally with creatures at that local using the wizard’s normal abilities.
Manifestation: Roll 1d5: (1) The caster uses 2,500gp worth of diamond and
sapphire dust to draw an elaborate casting circle 50ft in diameter strewn with
arcane runes and alien sigils. The rest of the gold (2,500gp) and any necessary
materials for the abode are placed in the center of the circle. At the end of 5
days the wizard makes a casting check; if successful, the sky will erupt with
thunder as a strange metal ship descends onto the ground near the circle. It
disgorges 200; 3HD aliens that are 3 -eyed spheres of 3ft diameter. They have 3
arms and 3 legs projecting at odd angles and with little regard for symmetry. One
out of every 20 seems to be a foreman carrying a strange looking toolbox. The
aliens hook the caster up to an evil-looking machine that painfully spellburns the
necessary points for the spell; take the gold, inhale the casting circle, and then
get to work as directed by the design and casting check result. When completed, and
in addition to its other powers, the residence continually projects a force barrier
out to 20ft beyond its perimeter that encompasses the entire structure and sub-
structure. This barrier prevents entry to anyone save those with permission. The
interior environment is comfortable and is always fresh and free of toxins and
contamination. This defense also reduces the damage dice of all successful incoming
attacks by two steps on the dice chain; but it can only absorb 300 points of damage
before it fails, requiring 4d6 hours and 2 points of spellburn to re-establish. (2)
The caster mixes 5,000gp worth of powdered rubies with their blood to inscribe a
50ft diameter summoning circle in the earth around the needed materials. Creating
this circle satisfies the eventual spellburn requirements for the casting check
results. If successful, 200 half-sized and blue-skinned versions of the caster step
out of the fiery portal at the center of the circle. These demons that arrive at
the end of the 5 day summoning ritual have 3HD, no casting ability, and count as
third level warriors for hit points, attacks, saves, and they have access to Mighty
Deeds if the Storyteller allows. They have the knowledge and skills needed to
construct the tower or castle and will do so using an increment of time one step
less than that listed on the spell table; i.e. months become weeks, days become
hours, etc.
When finished, all but one of these demons remains as loyal staff and defenders
of the abode. The last one turns to look at the caster with mischief in its eyes,
winks, and with an evil grin steps through the fiery portal whence it came. (3) The
caster uses 5,000gp to purchase rare and valuable stone which is carved into 200
miniature tombstones. These grave markers are set in rows; filling the intended
footprint of the tower or castle to be created. At the end of 5 days the caster
makes a casting check; if successful, 200 ghostly spirits of dead workers are call
forth from their ‘graves’. Each spirit has 3HD and all the powers of a normal
ghost, but they have tools instead of weapons. They each fly through the caster; by
the time all have done this, the caster has spellburned the necessary points as
well as instructed the ghosts about what it is that they are building. Their grave
markers are incorporated into the foundation of the structure and these spirits
will serve as loyal staff and defenders of the residence. (4) The caster uses
5,000gp to cater enough fine wine and food to host a lavish party as well as create
a 50ft casting circle; weaving the circle and its symbols out of the highest
quality flower petals and sprigs of lavender, sage, rosemary, and thyme. The caster
rolls the casting check at the end of 5 days of chanting and performing cleansing
rites. If successful, on the next midnight after the casting time ends, 200 faeries
arrive to party for the rest of the night. The caster must
attend this celebration and is guaranteed safe return to the mortal world in the
morning , but wakes with a terrible headache. They are in a tree and their clothes
are on backwards as well as inside out. The caster has already committed the
necessary spellburn and somehow transmitted the needed information to the work
crew, but cannot seem to remember either event. The faeries eat the casting circle
for breakfast and get to work. When completed and in addition to its other powers,
this abode will blend into it surroundings such that a DC18 Spot or Search check is
required to notice its existence. The caster is immune to this effect and may grant
or revoke this immunity for up to 2 creatures per caster level. (5) The caster uses
5,000gp to fabricate the finest tools, all set to a gnome’s proportions and places
them in specific locations within a casting circle that has been inscribed into the
ground with a platinum dagger. The caster draws a door in the earth at the center
of the 50ft diameter casting circle. After chanting and prancing around the circle
for 5 days the door in the middle opens like a trapdoor allowing 200 gnomes of 3HD
climb out. They divvy up the cash, grab their tool of choice, and one of them
places a strange and ominous helmet upon the caster’s head. During the construction
of the tower, the helmet painfully spellburns the necessary points from the caster;
who may not cast any spells. Neither can the wizard do anything more than tend to
their physical needs and direct the gnome work crews. When the job is finished the
gnomes take the helmet off the caster and disappear through the trapdoor; keeping
the tools, but enemy spell casters suffer a -3 casting check penalty when inside or
within 100ft of the tower.
Corruption: The work force arrives and takes the 5,000gp and leaves behind a
troop of ...
Roll 1d6: (1) 4d10 workers, +1 foreman to hunt down and kill the caster and his
or her allies. (2) 4d8 workers, +1 foreman to hunt down and kill the caster and his
or her allies; but they give up after 3d6 months of effort. (3) 4d7 workers, +1
foreman to hunt down and kill the caster and his or her allies; but they give up
after 3d5 weeks of effort. (4) 4d6 workers, +1 foreman to hunt down and kill the
caster and his or her allies; but they give up after 3d4 days of effort. (5) 4d5
workers, +1 foreman to hunt down and kill the caster and his or her allies; but
they give up after 3d4 hours of effort. (6+) 4d4 workers, +1 foreman to hunt down
and kill the caster and his or her allies; but they give up after 3d3 turns of
effort.
Misfire : Roll 1d8: (1) Caster becomes claustrophobic and now has a -4 penalty
on all skill and casting checks as well as attacks when they are underground or in
an enclosed space of any kind for the next 1d6 months. (2) Any walls or structural
features within 25ft of the caster will suffer a -3 on any saves versus damage and
collapse for the next 1d6 weeks. (3) Caster becomes claustrophobic and suffers a -3
on all casting and skill checks when they are underground or in any enclosed space
without windows for the next 1d6 days. (4) Any walls or structural features within
15ft of the caster will suffer a -2 on any saves versus damage and collapse for the
next 1d6 hours. (5) Caster becomes claustrophobic and suffers a -2 on all casting
checks when underground for the next 1d6 turns. (6+) Any walls or structural
features within 10ft of the caster will suffer a -1 on any saves versus damage and
collapse for the next 1d6 rounds.
1-5: Spell fails and is forgotten! Roll 1d6 modified by Luck: (1 or less)
Greater corruption + Misfire + Patron taint (or Spell corruption if no Patron), (2-
3) Major corruption and Patron taint (or Spell corruption if no Patron), (4-5)
Patron taint (or Spell corruption if no patron), (6) Misfire.
6-18: Spell fails and is forgotten.
19 : Partial Success - Spell instantly creates a small privy at the location
where the tower was supposed to be. This fully functional outhouse is created as a
miniature replica of the intended tower design; it is large enough for 1 occupant
of the caster’s size, and comfortable in all weather. This commode cannot be moved,
damaged, or altered by any means short of divine intervention. Fortunately, the
magic that creates this latrine ensures that it will never need cleaning and will
not overflow nor suffer from ill odors because one member of the construction crew
remains in perpetuity as caretaker... The spell still requires 4 points of
spellburn; is forgotten, and cannot be memorized for one year.
20-21: Spell summons the work force and construction begins. The tower will be a
modest affair with a floor plan that fits within a 100 foot square and is no more
than 4 stories. The caster may invest 1 noncombat spell or rune into the tower’s
construction and it affects every room on every floor. Additional construction
costs: basic = 6,000gp; luxury = at least 30,000gp; construction time is the
casting check result in months and requires at least 5 points of spellburn.
22-24: Spell summons the work force and construction begins. The tower will be a
modest affair with a floor plan that fits within a 110 foot square and is no more
than 5 stories. The caster may invest 2 noncombat spells or runes, or 1 of each
into the tower’s construction; they affect every room on every floor, but the
master of the tower can turn them on or off for any given floor of the dwelling.
Additional construction costs: basic = 9,075gp; luxury = at least 45,375gp;
construction time is the casting check in weeks and requires at least 6 points of
spellburn.
25-27: Spell summons the work force and construction begins. The tower will be
an impressive residence with a floor plan that fits within a 120 foot square and is
no more than 6 stories. The caster may invest 2 non- combat spells or runes, or 1
of each into the tower’s construction; they affect every room on every floor. The
master of the tower can turn them on or off for any given floor or individual room.
Additional construction costs: basic = 12,960gp; luxury = at least 69,800gp;
construction time is the casting check in weeks and requires at least 6 points of
spellburn.
28-30: Spell summons the work force and construction begins. The tower will be
an impressive affair with a floor plan that fits within a 130 foot square and is no
more than 7 stories. The caster may invest 2 spells or runes, or 1 of each into the
tower’s construction and they affect every room on every floor. The caster can turn
them on or off for any given floor or individual room or an even smaller space,
such as a closet or cupboard within a room. Additional construction costs: basic =
17,745gp; luxury = at least 88,725gp; construction time is the casting check in
days and requires at least 7 points of spellburn.
31-33: Spell summons the work force and construction begins. The tower will be
an impressive abode with a floor plan that fits within a 140 foot square and is no
more than 8 stories. The caster may invest up to 3 spells or runes, or any
combination of each into the tower’s construction. They can affect every room on
every floor, or only specific floors, rooms, or sections of rooms like closets as
set by the caster’s designs for the structure. The master of the tower can turn
them on or off for any given floor or individual room or an even smaller space such
as a closet or cupboard within a room. Additional construction costs: basic =
23,520gp; luxury = at least 117,600gp; construction time is casting check in days
and requires at least 8 points of spellburn.
34-37: Spell summons the work force and construction begins. The tower will be a
truly massive structure with a floor plan that fits within a 150 foot square and is
no more than 9 stories. The caster may invest up to 3 spells or runes, or any
combination of each into the tower’s construction and they can affect every room on
every floor, or only specific floors, rooms or sections of rooms as set by the
caster’s designs for the structure. The caster can turn them on or off for any
given floor or individual room or an even smaller space such as a closet or
cupboard within a room. Furthermore, if the master is within the tower they can
mentally open, close, operate, lock or unlock any doors, windows, gates, winches,
and such that are part of the tower’s structure; though they must be able to see
the object. The master has no control over chests, barrels, desk drawers and such
that are part of furnishings brought into the tower. Additional construction costs:
basic = 30,375gp; luxury = at least 151,875gp; construction time is the casting
check in hours and requires at least 9 points of spellburn.
38-39: Spell summons the work force and construction begins. The tower will be a
truly massive structure with a floor plan that fits within a 200 foot square and is
no more than 10 stories. The caster may invest up to 3 spells or runes, or any
combination of each into the tower’s construction. They can affect every room on
every floor, or only specific floors, rooms or sections of rooms as set by the
caster’s designs for the structure. The master of the tower can turn them on or off
for any given floor or individual room or an even smaller space such as a closet or
cupboard within a room. As long as the master is in their tower they can see and
hear the events from any chosen point within a half mile of the tower as well as
within any room or space which is part of the tower using their normal senses. The
master of the tower can mentally open, close, lock or unlock (if possible), any
doors, windows, gates, winches, and such that are part of the tower's construction.
The caster has no control over chests, barrels, desk drawers and such that are part
of furnishings brought into the tower. Additional construction costs: basic =
60,000gp; luxury = at least 300,000gp; construction time is the casting check
result in hours and requires at least 9 points of spellburn.
40-41: Spell summons the work force and construction begins. The tower will be a
truly massive structure with a floor plan that fits within a 250 foot square and is
no more than 11 stories. The caster may invest up to 4 spells or runes, or any
combination of each into the tower’s construction. They can affect every room on
every floor, or only specific floors, rooms or sections of rooms as set by the
caster’s designs for the structure. The master of the tower can turn them on or off
for any given floor or individual room or an even smaller space such as a closet or
cupboard within a room. As long as the master is within 10 miles of, and on the
same Plane as their residence, they can see and hear the events from any chosen
point within 1 mile of the tower as well as within any room or space part of the
tower using their normal senses. Additionally, they can mentally open, close, lock
or unlock (if possible), any doors, windows, gates, winches, and such non-magical
items that are part of the tower’s construction. The master now has control over
the locks, lids, and doors of chests, barrels, desk drawers and such that are part
of furnishings brought into the tower so long as the objects are the property of
the tower’s master. Additional construction costs: basic = 103,125gp; luxury = at
least 515,625gp; construction time is casting check in turns and requires at least
10 points of spellburn.
42-43: Spell summons the work force and construction begins. The tower will be a
truly heroic structure with a floor plan that fits within a 2300 foot square and is
no more than 12 stories. The caster may invest 4 spells or runes, or any
combination of each into the tower’s construction. They can affect every room on
every floor, or only specific floors, rooms or sections of rooms as set by the
caster’s designs for the structure. The master of the tower can turn them on or off
for any given floor or individual room or an even smaller space such as a closet or
cupboard within a room. The master may see and hear the events of any room or space
inside of or from any point chosen within 5 miles of their tower with their normal
senses if the master is on the same Plane as their residence. The master of the
tower can mentally open, close, lock or unlock (if possible), any doors, windows,
gates, winches, and such that are part of the tower’s structure. They even have
control over the locks, lids, and doors of chests, barrels, desk drawers and such
that are part of furnishings brought into the tower as long as the objects are non-
magical. Additional construction costs: basic= 162,000gp; luxury= at least
810,000gp; construction time is the casting check in minutes and requires at least
10 points of spellburn.
44+ Spell summons the work force and construction begins upon a tower of which
legends and stories will be told for generations. It will be a colossal structure
with a floor plan that fits within a 350 foot square and is no more than 13
stories. The caster may invest 5 spells or runes, or any combination of each into
the tower’s construction. They can affect every room on every floor, or only
specific floors, rooms or sections of rooms as set by the caster’s designs for the
structure. The caster can turn them on or off for any given floor or individual
room or an even smaller space such as a closet or cupboard within a room. The
caster may see and hear the events of any room or space within the tower or the 50
miles surrounding it with their normal senses; plus the ability to see invisible
objects and creatures within 30ft of the observing location if the master of the
tower is anywhere on the same Plane as the tower. Additionally, the caster can
mentally open, close, lock or unlock (if possible), any chests, doors, drawers,
windows, gates, winches, and such that are part of the towers construction or
brought within its walls. Furthermore, the caster may create a simulacrum of
themselves out of light and magical force with an hour of total concentration. This
simulacrum has the normal physical and spell casting abilities as well as hit
points of the caster and may physically interact with the world until it is
destroyed, abandoned or moves farther than 50 miles from the tower. However, the
simulacrum cannot be healed; but it can be Mended with magic. While this simulacrum
is active the caster has no awareness of, or control over their natural body.
Additional construction costs: basic = 238,875gp; luxury = at least 1,194,375gp;
construction time is the casting check result in rounds and requires at least 11
points of spellburn.
The building crews - Use these entries if the builders are unpaid, spell misfires,
or defending the tower.
Gnomes - These fey humanoids fight to capture the wizard who summoned them and
have a move rate of 10ft/ round and use a d20 as an action die. They have an AC of
15 due to small stature and armor and 10 hit points each. The worker gnomes each
use random tool as a melee weapon that causes 1d5 points of damage. Roll 1d7 with
its first attack: (1) Slashing, (2) Piercing, (3) Bludgeoning, (4) Acid, (5) Cold,
(6) Electricity, (7) Fire,
(7) Sonic. Gnomes have the following save roll bonuses Fort: +3, Reflex -1,
Will +2. These gnomes only take half damage from normal metal weapons, but star-
metal weapons inflict double damage. Gnomish Foreman -has an AC of 17, 15hp, and
causes 1d10 damage, and have the following save roll bonuses Fort: +4, Reflex +0,
Will +3. (May roll on Critical Table F if using Critters, Creatures, & Denizens.)
If they are victorious: they put the strange helmet onto the caster’s head
again, flip a switch and watch as the helmet begins to crackle with electricity.
The caster must succeed at a DC25 fortitude save or they are permanently turned to
stone and added to the gnome’s collection of garden statuary. If the caster somehow
succeeds, they still suffer 1d6 points of Intelligence, Strength and Stamina damage
before the gnomes flip the switch again...
Faeries - These fey humanoids fight to capture the wizard who summoned them and
have a move rate of 10ft/ round on land, but they have fly speeds of 50ft/ round
and can hover indefinitely. They can become invisible or visible at will and use a
d24 as an action die. They have an AC of 15 due to small stature and flight ability
when they can be seen and each has 5 hit points. The worker faeries each use random
tool as a melee weapon that causes 1d5 points of ability score damage. Roll 1d5
with its first attack: (1) Strength, (2) Agility, (3) Stamina,
(4) Intelligence, (5) Personality. Faeries have the following save roll bonuses
Fort: -1, Reflex +3, Will +2. They only take half damage from normal metal weapons,
but star-metal and iron weapons inflict double damage to these gnomes. Fey Foreman
- has an AC of 17, 15hp, and causes 1d10 damage, and have the following save roll
bonuses Fort: +0, Reflex +4, Will +3. (May roll on Critical Table ‘F’ if using
Critters, Creatures, & Denizens.)
If they are victorious: They simply snap their fingers and upon a failed DC25
willpower save the caster is transported into the Realm of the Faeries to become
their latest pet. The wizard is blissful and content the rest of their days. as a
dog, or favored cat and are never again seen by mortal eyes. If the caster somehow
succeeds, they still suffer 1d4 points of Intelligence and Personality damage
before the faeries try again.
Demons - Type I demonic workers are made by writing up the caster’s statistics
as if they were a 3rd level, blue skinned warrior with short black horns randomly
twisting out at odd angles from the sides of their heads. They are each girded with
+1 chainmail armor, +1 small steel round shield, and are armed with a crossbow that
always has a +2 bolt primed for launch, as well as a +2 short sword. They only take
half damage from non-magical weapons, have 3 points of spell resistance, and once
per day each of them can create a 20ft diameter zone of darkness within 50ft that
lasts for one turn. Demonic Forman - add 2 points to the physical ability scores
and all equipment is considered a +3 magic item. Victory is achieved only by the
death of the wizard who created them and all of his or her allies; bringing these
demons the freedom they desire.
Alien Construction Workers
Type Alien Laborer Alien Foreman Alignment:
Neutral
Size Small Small General
Information:
Reach 5ft 5ft These spherical
aliens are as described in
STRength 16/ +2 9 the Manifestation
entry, but despite their
AGILity 13/ +1 9 seemingly
haphazard limb arrangement
STAMina 16/ +2 16/ +2 they move with
power and grace. Their
INTelligence 9 16/ +2 legs are always
on the lower half of their
PERsonality 9 16/ +2 bodies and their
arms generally sprout
LUCK 9 9 from top of their
bodies and about their
Action Die 1d20 1d24 waists. These
aliens generally deploy one
Lift 80lbs 45lbs tool at a time
using two hands; and use the
Drag 160lbs 90lbs third hand to
manipulate the object to
Carry 80lbs 45lbs which the tool is
applied.
Speed (Land) 20ft 20ft Attack Profile:
Run 130ft/rd, 120min 70ft/rd, 120min These denizens of
the outer void prefer
Sprint 230ft 125ft strategic combat
and rarely run or sprint,
though they can
use these actions a total
Speed (Fly) No 60ft up to 8hrs/ day of 2 x per day.
When angered or attacked
Acceleration No 20ft these creatures
form up into squads of 20
Deceleration No 40ft laborers, each
squad led by a foreman. On
Glide No No an individual
level, their ranged combat
Hover No 10+1d6 rounds ability is
limited. However, they can call
Initiative +1 +0 down a plasma
strike from orbit once every
AC (Thick skin; +3) 14 13 (+2 in flight) 2d3 hours.
HD 3d10+6 3d8+6 Orbital Strike -
This attack only has a
Attack Die 75% chance of
striking within 1d5x 5ft
(Melee) 1d20+3 1d24+1 from the
designated target; otherwise the
2@1d16+3 2@1d20+1 beam strikes too
far away to harm anyone
(Ranged*) 1d20+4 1d24+3 in the current
combat. The beam affects an
(Auto-Punch) Special area with a 40ft
radius; causing 5d12
(Cutting Tool) 1d6+2 damage. Creatures
in the area are entitled
(Force Hammer) 1d4+3/2d6+3 to a DC20
Fortitude save for half damage.
(Nail Gun) Variable This counts as
both fire and electricity
(20/ 30/ 35ft) damage for
resisting this devastation.
(Plasma Sword) Special Special Powers:
(Melding Ray) 2d8 electricity Each of their
three eyes is generally
(20/ 30/ 35ft) damage placed near the
top of their body and
Crit Die & Table 1d8/ III 1d10/ III spaced 120o apart
granting them binocular
Fortitude +4 +4 vision in all
directions; they have
Reflex +3 +2 infravision and
low-light vision out to
Willpower +2 +4 100ft. They also
have a bonus to attacks
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are of strange design and seem to require neither magic nor any other known form of
energy to power their
abilities; yet they never run out of power. As such they are not vulnerable to
Dispel Magic, or anti-magic
effects. If stolen by characters, these tools require at least 1d3 months of study
after which the owner must
succeed at a DC18 Intelligence check or the device explodes as an orbital strike.
Fumbles with these tools
means the user must succeed at a Luck check or the device explodes as an orbital
strike.
Immunities & Vulnerabilities:
These creatures have few blind spots and it requires a successful DC17 Stealth
check to surprise them.
Their eye placement and special awareness grant them a +2 bonus on ranged attacks;
factored into the table
above. Unfortunately, they suffer a -4 penalty on all saves versus gaze attacks,
evil eye, and other light or
vision based attacks; not factored into the table above. They must eat, sleep, and
breathe; but their enviro-
suit cancels out any foreign contaminants and takes care of their other needs. If
exposed to a new food,
water, or atmosphere, the alien must succeed at a Luck check or die from the
poisonous materials or fumes.
Alien Tool Chest
The Laborers will each have any two weapons listed in their entry; the Foremen
each have an anti-gravity pack, a Plasma Sword, and a Melding Gun, though others
may have anti-gravity packs as well if the job requires.
Anti-gravity Pack - This backpack device can fit up to a medium sized creature
and can lift a maximum of 1000lbs, though it is encumbered and its speed drops to
30ft/ round anytime it is carrying more than 500lbs. It can hover for 11 rounds,
but every round after that causes the device to heat up. A Luck check is required
each round starting on the 12th round of hovering; there is a cumulative +1 penalty
for these checks with each additional round of hovering. Failure means the device
explodes as if hit with an orbital strike. The pack may carry its load for up to 8
hours a day before its motor cuts out for safety purposes...
Auto-punch - This tool looks like a crossbow stock without the ‘bow’ and is
small enough to be used one handed. The red beam it creates causes everything
inside the beam’s diameter to vanish as its molecules break down. It may be used
once every 1d4 rounds, and ignores the damage and energy reduction values of the
targets. There is no attack roll for this weapon, targets get a DC 15 Reflex save
to avoid being damaged and non-living mater as well as unattended items caught in
the beam do not get a save.
• The smallest setting punches a hole that is less than a hairs width up
to 1 inch in diameter. The length of the beam can be up to 50ft. As a weapon this
is a straight line that causes 1 d6 points of damage to everything on that line;
but, living creatures suffer an automatic critical hit.
• The next setting creates a 1 to 10 inch diameter hole that is up to
15ft deep. As a weapon this causes 3d6 points of damage to everything in the path
of the beam. All living creatures suffer an automatic critical strike but increase
the attacker’s critical die by 2 steps on the dice chain.
• The largest setting creates a hole 24 inches in diameter that it is
only 5ft deep. Living creatures hit by this weapon are slain upon a failed DC20
Reflex save; all else caught in this area takes 4d10 damage.
Cutter - This 2-handed tool has a spinning blade with nearly invisible teeth.
The various knobs and dials on its handle allow the user to increase or decrease
the diameter of the circular blade from 4 to 18 inches with one round of effort.
The blade can also be set to a longer, sword-like shape that is 24 inches long and
3 inches wide. This cutter ignores up to 10 points of damage reduction and armor
value of the target.
Hammer, Force - This seems to be a normal hammer, but made of strange materials.
There is a dial at the butt of the heft that controls the size of the hammer. The
first setting is a 1 -handed hammer; the other setting causes it to become a 2-
handed sledgehammer. In either mode the head has a field of force that causes an
additional 3 points of force damage and the hammer always ignores 5 points of the
target’s damage resistance.
Melding Gun - Most dangerous within short range, this weapon fires a conical
beam to the specified range and affects everything within a roughly circular area
equal to half the range setting. In addition to the listed damage the yellow beam
of this weapon provokes the need for a DC16 Fortitude save. Failure indicates the
affected items have become molecularly bonded to everything they are in physical
contact with; the ground, weapons, equipment and armor, etc. This can have any
number of possible side effects depending upon the situation and the Storyteller
will need to adjudicate. It causes an additional 2d10 points of damage for each
affected creature to tear itself free from their bondage. If the target possesses
any natural or magical ability to avoid entanglements, or other such magic it
remains effective versus this tool.
Nail Gun - This tool resembles an Auto-punch, except that there is a large
projection off the top near the handle grip. There is a slot on top of this dorsal
projection. The user can feed any kind of metal into the slot and the nail gun will
create nails between the sizes of half- inch long needles and 8 inch long by half-
inch diameter spikes. There are several dials on the tool that allow for its
operation and the selection of the nail sizes must be set prior to use and takes
one full round. There is one ‘damage’ setting for each die type from 1 point up to
1d12; these have the range categories listed in the table entry. The 8 ” spike
setting has a maximum range of 5ft and ignores up to heavy armor and 3 points of
damage resistance causing 1d14 damage; the tiny needle-like nails on the first two
settings (those causing 1pt and 1d3 points) cannot penetrate armor with an AC
greater than three.
Plasma Sword - Un-powered, it resembles the hilt and quillion of a dagger or
short sword. The pommel acts as a control dial for the different settings: Dagger
(2d3), Short Sword (3d4), Long Sword (4d5), and Two handed Sword (5d6). These
swords are feather light granting a +1 initiative bonus and ignore all damage and
energy reduction other than for electricity, but the user cannot apply any bonuses
from Agility or Strength to the weapon’s damage results. These swords can be used
for up to 5 minutes (30 rounds) regardless of the setting before it requires 4d6
hours to recharge.
Ghostly Builders
Type Undead
Size Small
Reach 30ft telekinesis
STRength 18/ +3
AGILity 13/ +1
STAMina -
INTelligence 13/ +1
PERsonality 13/ +1
LUCK -
Action Die 1d24
Lift 180lbs
Carry 180lbs
Drag 360lbs
Speed (Fly) 90ft
Acceleration Instant
Deceleration Instant
Glide No
Hover Infinite
Initiative +1
AC (50% Miss) 10
HD 3d10
Attack Die 1d12
(Melee) 1d12+3
(Deranged Howl) DC13/ 1d6 INT
(Rending Touch) 1d6+1 force
(Fear DC/ Duration) DC13/1d6 rounds
Crit Die & Table 1d8/ U
Fortitude Immune
Reflex +3
Willpower +3/ +5 vs. Turning
Alignment: Lawful General Information:
These are the spirits of long dead workers who died in accidents at their job
sites. They appear as transparent humanoids, but are indistinct from the waist
down. When they are summoned to the work site to build the tower for the caster,
they must use the tools and materials supplied for them. These spirits have all the
knowledge they require for this job. They have no need of rest or nourishment;
working continuously until the project is completed in 75% of the normal time. When
the dwelling is finished they continue to haunt the building; acting silently as
both servants and guards for their master.
Attack Profile:
These are not the mightiest of specters, but there are 200 of them and they cannot
be fully banished or destroyed easily.
They typically lead by howling at their opponents as well as grabbing and throwing
things with telekinesis until they can close to melee range. Getting close allows
them to use their aura of fear, and rending touch abilities. Unfortunately their
attacks and powers, other than telekinesis, have no effect upon inanimate objects
and other undead creatures.
Special Powers:
Craftsman - When acting as servants, their skill base allows them to grant the
caster a +4 bonus on crafting and skill checks while in residence.
Deranged Howl - this sonic attack has an effective range of 80ft and victims who
can hear this chaotic scream must succeed at a Willpower save or suffer 1d6 points
of Intelligence damage that heals normally.
Fear Aura - All within 20ft of these spirits must succeed at a DC13 willpower save
or become paralyzed with fear for 1d6 rounds; this DC and duration is increased by
1 for every 5 ghostly auras affecting the victim. During this time the victim loses
any ability to defend themselves and their AC is reduced to 8.
Loyalty - these spirits are absolutely loyal to the master of the tower.
Furthermore, the master of the tower may summon one of these spirits per 2 caster
levels to their current location for up to 1 hour per caster level. The caster may
do this once per day as long as they are on the same Plane as their tower.
Rending Touch - This attack requires only that the ghost touch their opponent as
they attempt to tear the victim’s soul out of their body. The ghost ignores any
non-magical armor, but the Magic Shield spell and other such magic offer normal
protection against this type of attack.
Immunities & Vulnerabilities:
These ghosts have a +2 bonus to their willpower checks to resist being turned or
destroyed clerics. Furthermore, if the turning attempt destroys one of these
spirits, they are only lost for 1d4 days. Only the total destruction of the tower
they constructed will send them back to the land of the dead.
These spirits are much less powerful in the daytime hours and all damages are
reduced by one step on the dice chain. They lose their resistance to turning and
all DC’s for their abilities are lowered by 2 points. Any of these spirits turned
or destroyed during the day are lost for 1 week.
If unpaid or if spell misfires - the ghosts stop at nothing to kill the caster who
summoned them from their rest to build the tower. If they succeed the caster is
turned into a ghost with half their former hit dice; doomed to haunt the building
site until the end of time or they are destroyed by a cleric.
Greater Rituals
Tattooing
Level: 6 Range: Personal Duration: See Text Casting Time: 6 days, +1day/ level of
the
spells or Runes to be tattooed. plus healing
time.
Reversible No
Ritual Spell Ritual Spell only... Greater rituals require at least 6 participants,
one of which must be of
At least 9th level who leads the ritual and is the only one that needs
any actual knowledge
of tattooing. The other participants in the ritual (other than the one
being tattooed) must be
at least 5 th level. The recipient of the tattoo must have hit dice or
levels equal to the
 wizard level needed to cast or use the spell or rune that is being
tattooed into their flesh.
Save None versus the tattooing ritual.
General: By means of this ritual a wizard or other caster of arcane magic can have
one or more spells that they know bonded directly to their flesh. This is a painful
and costly affair, but it offers many benefits to those willing to take the risks.
An arcane caster may bond 1 level’s worth of tattoo for every 2 wizard levels they
have. The recipient of the tattoo takes one point of damage per level of the spells
or runic alphabet being tattooed and they must commit 1 point spellburn (their
choice) for each level of the spell to be grafted to their flesh and the points do
not need to come from the same ability score. These points do heal back; but it
takes twice as long and as normal and no magic may be applied to speed up the
process or the tattoo’s powers are ruined. Example: a 4th level wizard can have one
2nd level spell, two 1st level spells, or 2 runes from the Mortal runic alphabet,
or one 1st level spell and a rune from the Mortal alphabet tattooed into their
flesh. Regardless of the combination of spells and runes; 2 points of damage and
spellburn as well as 4 full days of rest are required to heal. If the recipient of
the tattoos is adventuring or fairly active, then it takes 8 days to heal. Most
importantly, during this time they can receive no magical healing or the tattoos
are ruined.
The master of the ritual may inscribe spell tattoos or runes of power onto only one
creature per ritual unless the casting check result states otherwise. The master of
this greater ritual must know all of the runic alphabets and spells that are to be
inscribed by this ritual and the maximum number of wizards that may participate in
the greater ritual is still governed by the ritual magic rules in the DCC Core
Rules. All other participants only need to know their part within the Tattooing
ritual, but need not know any of the spells or runes to be carved into the
recipient. It costs 500gp per level of the spell or runic alphabet to be tattooed,
plus any of the associated costs of the spells and runes; see the descriptions of
the individual alphabets and spells for more details on their costs. The ritual
allows minimal time for the necessities of life and there is enough time that the
participants won’t starve and there is time enough for them to memorize their
spells; but the participants are essentially helpless.
Using an enchanted tattoo is analogous to using a wand or potion; the user must
have at least one action die available and be free to indicate the target or action
of the spell unless it is personal or continuously active. Runes are usually
activated by reading them or passing near enough to them even as tattoo; so they
must (but not always) be seen in order to be effective. This means the tattooed
creature must be careful with their selection of armor unless the rune only effects
its barer. Generally, tattooed creatures are limited to no armor, or to light armor
types which can be modified (-2 AC) to allow the tattoos to be visible unless the
Storyteller says otherwise. Fortunately, the spellburn and healing time means that
that the benefits of spell and runic tattoos are repaired with normal and magical
healing because the spellburn anchors the tattoo’s power to the creature’s soul.
The tattoo remains as long as the creature is alive and possibly even after
death...
If it is subjected to an anti-magic field or Dispel Magic spell of sufficient
power, the tattoo is nullified for the spell’s duration or as long as it remains
within the influence of the anti-magic effect. The enchanted tattoo will return to
normal functioning when the dispelling or anti-magic field effects wear off or the
creature leaves the zone of their effects.
If the master of the ritual fails the tertiary casting check for the desired
spell or rune they must immediately succeed at Luck check to try again, or the
entire ritual misfires. If the ritual fails then all the materials are lost and
they must start over again. Some results allow the placement of more than one
tattoo; but these are not mandatory, and the recipients are free to refuse these
additional tattoos. When a creature receives multiple tattoos during the same
ritual, the ritual’s duration and healing costs are increased by a number of days
equal to the level of the additional spell or rune. If a tattooing ritual results
in misfire or corruption; the ritual master rolls for their misfire or corruption
result, but everyone in the ritual suffers the result.
There are three general uses for this spell:
1) Bonding a Spell - The caster gains a +2 bonus on casting checks for the
tattooed spell; this bonus stacks with other casting bonuses the recipient may
already have for the tattooed spell, but any given spell or rune may only be bonded
once. Any time the wizard fails a casting check with the bonded spell they may
retain knowledge of the spell if they can succeed at an Intelligence check with a
DC equal to the minimum casting check needed for normally casting the spell. The
wizard may either apply their +2 casting bonus from the tattoo or their Luck
modifier, whichever is greater, whenever they need to check make a spell misfire or
corruption check for any of their tattooed spells. Lastly, for each spell to be
bonded the caster must also know the spell; but they roll a new mercurial magic
effect the first time they cast the spell with their new tattoo because they have
substantially changed themselves and the way the spell’s energies move through
their bodies. The bonded spell permanently occupies one of the wizard’s daily
available spell slots even if it is temporarily inaccessible; this prevents a
wizard from ‘forgetting the tattooed spell and replacing it with another learned
spell. The caster need not have access to a scroll or spellbook to to study from in
order to regain the knowledge of any of their tattooed spells if ‘forgotten’ as a
result of spell failure or similar effect.
2) Bonding a Rune - Follows the same procedure and has the same accessibility
and limits as bonding a spell with a tattoo. However, the recipient need not know
the runic alphabet to gain benefits from the inscribed runes. When tattooing the
rune, the master of the Tattooing ritual must follow the rules set out in the
rune’s spell description as well, but the use of the Tattooing ritual lowers the
penalty for making a permanent rune by 4, and the listing of runes available in the
spell table entries account for this reduction in casting penalty. During the
tattooing ritual the master of the ritual makes the casting check for the chosen
runic alphabet and may inscribe the most powerful rune, or any of the other lesser
runes available.
Each rune has its own powers and rules described in the rune’s entry and a
tattooed rune won’t fade or deactivate when breached or avoided, it just doesn’t
affect the individuals who are successful with their saves unless the rune’s
description says otherwise. These runes are permanent when included within the Game
of Antonyms. Runes that are triggered by proximity create a mobile zone of effect
centered on the tattooed creature; and runes that are only triggered by line of
sight must still be seen to be activated. This can be problematic in towns and
cities if the rune is triggered when someone or something passes too close or if
the rune is not properly hidden from view.
3) Optional - If the Storyteller allows, runes and spells that only affect an
individual like Strength, Fire Resistance, ESP, or Fly as well as many of the
available runes like Sharpness, Freedom, or Speed may be tattooed upon non-spell
casters or any critter with an Intelligence score of at least 6. The Storyteller
has the final say on which spells and runes are available; but such creatures are
limited to 1 tattoo per 5 hit dice or character levels. In either case when the
recipient activates the enchanted tattoo the effect uses the casting check and
mercurial magic effects that were generated the time the tattoo was created. Unless
the spell or tattoo has a continuous effect or its description states otherwise the
spell’s effects, duration, and other particulars are determined by using the hit
dice of the creature with the inscribed tattoo and are also fixed when the tattoo
is created. If the enchanted tattoo has an instant effect, or specific duration
then it may be activated once per day per 3 levels or hit dice of the tattoo’s
recipient.
Manifestation (Ritual): Ron 1d8: (1-3) Apparitions form around the caster and the
ritual participants, pulsing with an arcane wyr-light; howling and screeching as
the tattoos are inscribed. For chaotic casters these spirits have a demon-like
appearance, for lawful casters they take on a more clockwork appearance, and for
neutral casters these apparitions seem to be amorphous blobs of gray tentacles. (4-
7) The participants are encircled and encapsulated by sparks whirling about their
bodies; roll 1d14 to determine color of the sparks: 1 = Red, 2=Orange, 3= Yellow,
4= Green, 5= Blue, 6= Indigo, 7= Violet,
8= Black, 9= Gray, 10= White, 11= Gold, 12= Silver, 13= Roll twice, 14= Roll
thrice. (8+) For the duration of the spell, the air is filled with music of some
kind: roll 1d5 to determine the type: 1 = Celestial harp music, 2= Cacophonous and
harsh demonic chords on strange alien instruments, 3= Folk songs composed of random
animal noises, 4= Harmonious celestial choir, 5= Diabolic chanting that
incorporates the shrieking of damned souls.
Manifestation (Tattoo): Roll 1d24: (1-3) The tattoo looks like stylized serpents
and it occasionally writhes and moves of its own volition. (4-7) The tattoo appears
as a series of interwoven lines and it glows with an odd light that is about as
bright as a candle; roll 1d8 to determine the color:
1=Red, 2= Orange, 3= Yellow, 4= Green, 5= Blue, 6= Indigo, 7= Violet, 8= Roll
twice. (8) The tattoo appears to be made from patterns of inlaid emeralds, (9) The
tattoo appears to be made from patterns of inlaid rubies, (10) The tattoo appears
to be made from patterns of inlaid sapphires, (11) The tattoo appears to be made
from patterns of inlaid topaz, (12) The tattoo appears to be made from patterns of
inlaid amethyst, (13) The tattoo appears to be made from patterns of inlaid
diamond, (14) The tattoo appears to be made from patterns of inlaid mother of
pearl, (15) The tattoo appears to be made from patterns of inlaid onyx, (16) The
tattoo appears to be made from patterns of inlaid copper, (17) The tattoo appears
to be made from patterns of inlaid gold, (18) The tattoo appears to be made from
patterns of inlaid silver, (19) The tattoo appears to be made from patterns of
inlaid platinum, (20) The tattoo appears to be made from patterns of inlaid
dragon’s scales. (21) tattoo appears to be made of living vines. (22) Tattoo
appears to be made of congealed purple smoke. (23) Recipient’s flesh never fully
heals, permanently losing 1 hit point and the tatto appears to be a weeping open
wound. (24+) Roll again twice, ignoring results of 24.
Corruption: The master of the ritual is nearly finished with the tattoo when they
sneeze, the unfinished tattoo comes to life, rips itself from its host and starts
attacking anyone standing between it and freedom. The recipient of the tattoo takes
3d4 slashing damage as the tattoo creature tears itself free and begins its run for
freedom. Ritual participants who fail a DC15 Reflex save are viciously mauled for
2d4 points of damage during the critter’s great escape. When the tattoo matures in
2d3 days it will begin to hunt down and kill any of the surviving members of the
ritual; see Feral Tattoo entry on page 250 for further details.
Misfire: Roll 1d10: (1-3) The master of the ritual jabs themselves with the
needle and must succeed at a Fortitude save versus a DC of 12, +1 per level of the
spell or runic alphabet upon which they were working. Failure means the victim
takes 1d4 Strength and Stamina damage per day until they can receive magical
healing with a result of 22+; a Remove Curse spell will allow an additional save or
possibly remove the poison if the results warrant. (4-6) The master of the ritual
is nearly finished with the tattoo when they cough, causing 1d4 points of damage,
+1 point per caster level or hit die of the tattoo’s inscriber to the recipient of
the tattoo; additionally, the tattooing implement goes whizzing about the area
possibly injuring others similarly on a failed DC13 Reflex. (7-9) The master of the
ritual slips, causing them to accidentally tattoo their own hand; the accidental
tattoo causes a permanent -1 on all casting, concentration, and skill checks as
well as automatically replacing an existing spell or runic tattoo the caster may
already have. The randomly determined tattoo or rune is ruined and cannot function.
The participants in the ritual are similarly afflicted if they fail at a DC15
Fortitude save. (10+) The inscriber transposes a few marks in the tattoo causing it
to form a long forgotten sigil to a forgotten deity. The master of the ritual is
stunned for 1d4 turns, and suffers 1d4 points of Personality damage as do any
others in the ritual who fail a DC15 Willpower save after viewing the strange
symbol.
1-6: Spell fails and is forgotten! Roll 1d6 modified by Luck: (0 or less) Greater
corruption + Misfire + Patron taint (or Spell corruption if no Patron), (1) Major
corruption, (2) Patron taint (or Spell corruption if no Patron), (3+) Misfire.
7-20: Spell fails and is forgotten.
21 : Partial Success - Temporary tattoo... The duration of the tattoo is kept
secret, though the recipient will instinctively know that the tattoo will
eventually fade. The ability to cast this greater ritual is forgotten And cannot be
memorized for 1 week.
• If the recipient is a caster, they are granted a temporary mark that grants
them a +1 bonus to their casting checks for 1d3 weeks, +1 day per caster level of
the inscriber of the tattoo.
• Non-casting creatures are granted a temporary mark that grants a +2 bonus
to damage results on both melee and ranged attacks for 1d3 days, +1 day per caster
level of the inscriber of the tattoo.
22-23 : The spell functions as listed in the general entry; except that only a
spell caster may be marked with this result. The ritual master can permanently
inscribe runes onto the subject from the following lists:
Mortal: Alarm, Confusion (mortal), Message, Trap, Block, Enthrall, Freedom, and
Immobility.
Fey: Confusion (fey), Eloquence, Pain, Blind, Deafen, Lesser Healing, Rebuff,
and Sharpness.
24-26 : The spell functions as listed in the general entry; the ritual master
may permanently inscribe runes onto the subject from the following or any previous
lists: Mortal: Prevarication, and Veracity.
Fey: Containment.
27-29 : The spell functions as listed in the general entry; the ritual master
may permanently inscribe runes onto the subject from the following or any previous
lists: Mortal: Forgetfulness, and Recollection.
Fey: Safety, Slow, and Speed.
30-32 : The spell functions as listed in the general entry; the ritual master
may permanently inscribe runes onto the subject from the following or any previous
lists: Mortal: Alertness, Sleep, Agility, and Curse. Fey: Anchor, and Repulse.
33-35 : The spell functions as listed in the general entry except that two
tattoos may be inscribed upon the same creature with this ritual they may both be
spells or runes or a combination of the two. The ritual master may permanently
inscribe runes onto the subject from the following or any previous lists:
Mortal: Stamina, and Strength. Fey: Absorb Energy, and Lightning Rod.
36-39 : The spell functions as listed in the general entry except that two
tattoos may be inscribed upon the same creature with this ritual. They may both be
spells or runes or a combination of the two. The ritual master may permanently
inscribe runes from the following or any previous lists into the subject:
Mortal: Any rune from the mortal alphabet. Fey: No new runes at this level.
40-41 : The spell functions as listed in the general entry except that three
tattoos may be inscribed upon the same creature with this ritual these tattoos can
be of any combination of runes and spells. The ritual master may permanently
inscribe runes onto the subject from the following or any previous lists:
Mortal: Any rune from the mortal alphabet. Fey: Greater Healing, Greater Spell
Resistance, and Preservation.
42+ The spell functions as listed in the general entry except that all
participants in the ritual may choose to receive the same three tattoos inscribed
upon the subject of this ritual. These secondary tattoos form on the skin of those
who are willing as the originals are drawn onto the subject of the ritual. Those
willing to receive these tattoos are subject to the same healing penalties and
spellburn requirements to gain the benefits of these tattoos. The ritual master may
permanently inscribe runes from the following or any previous lists into the
subject: Mortal: Any listed rune. Fey: Any listed fey rune except the Chaos rune
which cannot be bound or made permanent in any way.
Feral Tattoo
Alignment: Chaotic General Information:
These hideous critters are composed of tattered chunks of skin and muscle torn from
the creature who was the intended recipient of the enchanted tattoo. These critters
mature quickly over the course of the next 2d3 days into a carnivore that is
roughly shaped like a quadruped, but with a face like the creature from which it
spawned. These creatures will have bizarre physiology and morphology. As such they
will have abilities matching the rune or spell which spawned the feral tattoo. It
can have climb, fly, burrowing, and swimming speeds if the spell or rune crating
them might allow for it. The Water Breathing spell, for example, might spawn a
critter with both land and swim speeds, while a feral tattoo spawned from the Fly
spell would definitely have some kind of flight ability. The Storyteller will need
to adjudicate the abilities of these creatures, as they are so highly mutable.
Attack Profile:
Patient hunters, feral tattoos spend most of their lives tracking down and killing
the members of the casting circle that spawned its tortured existence. They are
intelligent and will use such tactics as they can based upon the types of creatures
it has possesses. On their own they are fragile creatures and prefer to ambush
their prey.
Special Attacks:
Arcane Blood - The feral tattoo embodies the power of the spell or rune that
spawned this creature, and they may use this spell at its minimum level of success
once per day. Runes function normally as listed in the rune’s description for their
permanent versions. For example: if the tattoo was for a Fireball spell, then the
feral tattoo can launch a fireball once per day, it has a range of 100ft, 20ft
radius effect, and inflicts 3d6 fire damage. It would have a Reflex save DC of 16
for half damage.
Special Powers:
Possession - any creature touched by the feral tattoo must succeed at a DC 15
Willpower check or the tattoo transfers to their skin and takes over their minds.
The feral tattoo has complete command of the host and all of its powers, saves,
knowledge, and abilities while retaining all of its own powers. However the
possessed creature gets a new save (with a +2 bonus) anytime the tattoo commands it
to do something out of character or suicidal. The host gets an another willpower
save every 24 hours, but if they fail three saves in a row, they are permanently
slaved to whims of the feral tattoo.
Immunities & Vulnerabilities:
Arcane immunity - The feral tattoo is immune to the spell or runic powers it is
patterned after, and gains a bonus against similar damages and spells and runic
powers. The bonus is equal to the level of the spell or runic alphabet that birthed
the feral tattoo. So, in the previous example, the tattoo would be immune to
Fireball spells and gain a +3 bonus against fire and fire based attacks.
Arcane Vulnerability - The feral tattoo always fails its save versus the revered
form of the spell that created it, and a penalty to resist any energy or damage
from similar spells. The penalty is equal to the level of spell or runic alphabet
that created the feral tattoo. Feral count as permanent runes for the purposes of
the Game of Antonyms The permanent version of the antonym of a rune that created
the feral creature slays it instantly upon contact as the two runes cancel each
other’s powers. For example: if the feral tattoo was created by the Chill Touch
spell, then it would always fail saves versus the Flaming Hands spell, and it would
have a -1 penalty on all saves versus fire or heat based attacks.
Homicidal Compulsion - Born with a bloodlust that can only be assuaged by the death
of those who caused it to be created. It will single-mindedly hunt down all members
of the ritual after it matures and requires a successful DC15 Willpower save to
resist the urge to kill these individuals when necessary. The feral tattoo is smart
enough to utilize complex strategies, but if it accomplishes its goal then it may
spend the rest of its days as it chooses.
Type Magic creature
Size Small
Reach 5ft
STRength 10
AGILity 13/ +1
STAMina 10
INTelligence 13/ +1
PERsonality 6/ -1
LUCK 9
Action Die 1d20
Lift 10lbs
Drag 50lbs
Carry 30lbs
Speed (Land) 30ft
Run 100ft/ 80min
Sprint 220ft
Initiative +1
AC 14
HD 2d3 (+1/ level of
spell that created it)
Attack Die 1d20
(Claw) 2d4
Crit Die & Table 1d8/ M
Fortitude +1
Reflex +2
Willpower +0
Rites
Pocket Reality
Level: 7 Range: Designated Duration: Permanent, Casting Time:
Minimum of 14 days;
point within 10ft of unless primary portal to casters have time to
eat and sleep, but
the master of the rite this realm is destroyed must spend the rest
of the time
and within the casting conducting the rite.
Must be on the
diagram. Ethereal Plane to
cast.
Reversible No
Ritual Spell Ritual casting only. Requires 2 days of casting per participant with
at least 7
participants; all of whom must be at least 6th level and one is the
master of the rite and
at least 9th level who becomes the master of the pocket of reality
created.
Save N/A
General: This powerful Rite allows the participants to create a number of permanent
refuges of varying sizes and internal principles. All results are permanent and
will have at least one entrance on the Ethereal Plane, which is always the first
gate created by the spell. All else is subject to the whims of the participants in
the rite, their funds available, and willingness to spellburn. If this primary
portal is ever destroyed, the Pocket Reality will begin to collapse upon itself.
(See Table 1 -30 on page 266)
The participants in this rite usually spend months or even years planning these
dimensional retreats with great precision before they conduct the actual rite that
sets it all in motion. This time is full of quests to acquire enough funds as well
as any rare ingredients they might need. Once the rite begins, they must see it
through to the full casting time for the rite and any interruption of more than 3
hours is sufficient to derail the project. At the end of the last day of casting,
the master of the rite makes the casting checks for the Pocket Reality rite as well
as any tertiary spell checks that may be necessary with all relevant penalties and
bonuses as they would for any other ritual casting; see DCC Core Rules. Any
spellburn costs are paid at this time and must come from the master of the rite
unless the rules for Arcane Gestalt are in use; see Deeper Mystery #3, p. 9 for
details. Spellburn required by any additional spells or runes encoded into the
fabric of this new dimension may be assigned to other participants. Failure to cast
any of these tertiary spells does not end the rite, it just means those spells
cannot be integrated into the new pocket of reality.
With success, the primary portal appears where designated and the newly created
pocket of reality will slowly expand beyond the new door within its own unseen
dimension. The portal remains firmly closed until the space behind it has completed
its expansion and creation cycle; if the portal is forced open (DC 35 Strength
check) or destroyed before the creation cycle is completed the rite fails and all
participants must roll on the spell misfire tables for Pocket Reality.
The casting check entries below list the maximum number of additional days after
the end of the rite that it will take for the space to unfold; during this
incubation period the portal must be defended. The more participants in the rite
the faster the reality forms; and each casting check result will cover the rate at
which the reality unfolds itself. The primary portal has 200 hit points; resists 5
points of damage, but it cannot be mended until after its creation is completed.
The damage resistance of this primary portal is overcome by spell damage, enchanted
weapons with at least a +1 attack bonus, or the natural attacks of creatures with
at least 5 hit lice or levels. Portals are fixed in their Location unless the
casting result states otherwise. If this primary portal is destroyed or the door
opened prematurely; the evolving reality is lost. Anytime a Pocket Reality is
prevented from forming, it explodes for 10d14 damage out to a radius of 100ft per
caster level of the master of the rite.
A successful DC20 Fortitude save reduces the damage by half. The loss of tertiary
portals won’t jeopardize the existence of any Pocket Reality and these portals
simply seal off after they are destroyed; preventing anything from entering via
that portal’s destruction. Furthermore, all of these portals have a dual existence
in the new pocket of reality as well as on their destination Plane and they can be
damaged as well as cause damage from both locations.
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The casting check result for the Pocket Reality rite always defaults to the
monetary value the rite’s participants have on hand for the ritual. So, if they
only have 3,000gp each and the casting check result is a 35; requiring 5,000gp
each, the casters must take a result of 32 because this is the maximum casting
check result allowed for casters with only 3,000gp per wizard. The creators of this
new bubble of reality are its initial occupants and the master of the rite becomes
the master of the dimensional space created. The master of this new pocket of
reality is the ultimate authority within this hidden realm and has many abilities
that are defined by the casting check entries. This master commands the loyalty of
any creatures created by the Pocket Reality spell as well as all of the features
and functions of this new space until the their death; or until they willingly
surrender control to another arcane caster of at least 9th level. All transfers of
power between these the wizards who participated in the rite and any of their
inheritors are subject to any rules created by the rite’s original participants,
because these rules are encoded into the fabric of this tiny reality. These rules
as well as any other properties of this Pocket Reality are fixed at its creation
and cannot be changed afterwards unless noted otherwise by the casting check.
Generic building materials & other construction guidelines:
• Metal walls have 100hp/ cubic foot & metal doors have 40hp
• Stone and gem walls have 50hp/ cubic foot & stone and gem doors have 25hp
• Packed earth walls have 20hp/ cubic foot
• Wooden walls have 15hp/ cubic foot & wood doors have 10hp
• All other walls have 10hp/ cubic foot & doors have a minimum of 5hp.
• The total number of creatures and humanoids supported by this new dimension
is equal to ten times the total number of hit dice of the participants in the rite;
minimum of 510 creatures of the same size as the master of the rite unless the
spell entry says otherwise. This is to represent the ‘biosphere’
 of the place and dictates how many critters and humanoids can safely reside
permanently within the Pocket Reality; non-intelligent plant life, constructs,
living statues, undead creatures as well as anything that doesn’t require food,
water, and air are excluded from this calculation.
(1 med. Size creature = 2 small, 4 tiny, & 10 of anything smaller.)
• When encoding spells into the fabric of the new dimension their casting
check results are fixed at creation regardless of their success or failure. Use
these fixed results any time these spells are cast within the new reality along
with the encoded mercurial magic and manifestation effects. If anyone tries to cast
a spell that failed to become encoded within the dimensional space, it fails
automatically and the caster may also have to suffer any encoded misfires and/or
corruptions. It is not possible to encode item creation spells into the fabric of
these pocket dimensions.
• Whenever a casting check result indicates that the space can be divided into
exterior and interior
environments the following rules apply: These external conditions include
those found in any normal environments with which the participants of the rite are
familiar. Any vegetation, humanoids, and animals will need to be imported into this
space unless the casting check result indicates otherwise. These environmental
emulations can include the rain, humidity, heat, cold, snow, and the mud of a swamp
or jungle, etc. The effect is powerful enough to emulate the random storms of a
tropical sea coast, a gentle summer rain, or the bitterly cold storms of the arctic
tundra. Regardless of the exterior environment, the interior compartments are
unaffected unless the barriers and walls separating the exterior and interior
spaces are breached, destroyed, or as built by the designers of the space. These
external and internal spaces obey all natural laws except where the casting check
entry states otherwise.
Manifestation: Upon successful completion of the Pocket Reality rite, the
primary portal itself will have the appearance that the participants have designed;
but as the last syllables of the spell are uttered and the last gestures completed:
roll 1d5; (1) The door seems to inflate slowly over the course of ten minutes;
after the primary portal has fully formed, any member of the rite can command the
gateway to create a Gust of Wind spell (see DCC Core Rules) once per minute with a
casting check of 22. They may target the spell, but the portal is always the point
of origin. (2) The portal arrives on scene carried by a strange flying, three
headed, three tailed green dragon that sets the portal in place and flies off in a
chorus of keening howls and blasts of lightning. Any creature that touches the
portal other than the participants in the
rite and designated allies suffers 2d8 points of electricity damage per round of
physical contact with the portal. Victims succeeding at a DC 20 Fortitude save each
round only take half damage. This damage may be conducted along weapons that are
primarily metal in construction as well as through metal armor, shields, and
standing water out to a distance of 50ft from the primary portal. (3) The portal
simply ‘pops’ into existence where the participants desire with a rude noise. This
portal can become visible or invisible at the mental command of any of the rite’s
participants. When the gate is hidden its discovery requires a DC 25 Spot or Search
check; however, search and spot checks are only allowed for creatures within 50ft
of the portal. The rite’s participants and any designated allies can always see the
portal normally. (4) A fiery comet impacts the site where the portal is to be
placed causing 1d4 points of damage per caster level of the master of the rite to
everything within 50ft of the point where the door forms. A successful DC20
Fortitude save allows the victim to take half damage. After the blast, the rubble
fades away leaving the portal. Any participant in the rite that survives can create
or dismiss a ring of flames 20ft high at a distance of up to 100ft from the portal
with a mental command; each participant may create their own ring of flames.
Anything crossing a barrier suffers 2d8 fire damage. A successful DC20 Fortitude
save indicates only half damage from each flaming barrier. Roll 1d14 to determine
color of the flames: 1 = Red, 2=Orange, 3= Yellow,
4= Green, 5= Blue, 6= Indigo, 7= Violet, 8= Black, 9= Gray, 10= White, 11= Gold,
12= Silver,
13= Brown, 14= Faint shimmering. (5) A supernatural being flies to the spot and
deposits the portal. If the master of the rite is lawful, the supernatural being is
an angel, and the gate heals the rite’s participants as well as any designated
allies within 50ft of the gate. Each creature subjected to the effect heals 2d8
points of damage per minute; with a similar amount of damage inflicted upon the
restless dead and other negative energy creatures. If the master of the rite is
neutral the gate is lifted out of the ground by an earth elemental. This gate has
an extra 5 points of damage reduction as well as an extra 100 hit points beyond
what is listed in the general information heading. If the master of the rite is
chaotic the portal is carried into place by an ice demon. Each participant in the
rite may designate one target per round that is within 50ft of the barrier. This
doesn’t count as an action, but the caster must have at least one hand free to
indicate the target. The target suffers 2d8 points of cold damage unless they
succeed at a DC20 Fortitude save to reduce the damage by half. Creatures killed by
these attacks are frozen solid and carried off by an ice demon.
Corruption: All participants in the rite suffer a Greater corruption and each
participant consults the misfire heading. Once the members of the rite arrive at
there new Planes they will eventually discover that they are permanently anchored
to this new Plane. Not even death will free their souls from this new Plane of
residence without the completion of a quest or the imposition of divine
intervention.
Misfire: The spell never fully manifests and the backlash of the formerly
constrained Planar forces causes everything within 100ft of the Pocket Reality rite
to be pulled into a swirling vortex unless they succeed at a DC 20 Willpower save.
Those who succeed take 4d8 points of force damage from the detonation of the
portal; those who fail take 4d16 damage. In either case each victim must roll 1d8
to see which Plane they emerge upon. (1) Ends up in one of the 13 Kingdoms of Hell
and suffers unimaginable and indescribable torments. (2) Random location on the
Plane of Fire. (3) Random location on the Plane of Water. (4) Random location on
the Plane of Earth. (5) Random location on the Plane of Air. (6) Random location on
the Material Plane they came from, but at least 1000 miles from where they started.
(7) Random location on an Alternate Material Plane similar to the one they came
from. (8) They land in one of the 13 Heavenly Kingdoms and will be judged according
to their deeds.
Note: These dimensional translocations only last for 1 minute per level or hit
die of the effected victim. If the victims survive long enough they reappear on the
Ethereal Plane within a 1d24 hour journey to where the primary portal was supposed
to be placed. They will probably have long lasting repercussions from this trip.
Corruptions, mutations, loss of treasure and equipment, as well we angry patrons
are all distinct possibilities and the Storyteller will inform the player of any
long term or residual ramifications of these jaunts to other realms.
1-7: Spell fails and is forgotten! Roll 1d7 modified by Luck: (2 or less)
Greater corruption + Misfire + Patron taint (or Spell corruption if no Patron), (3-
4) Major corruption, (5-6) Patron taint (or Spell corruption if no patron), (7+)
Misfire.
8-22: Spell fails and is forgotten. Rite may not be conducted by these casters
for 1 year.
23 : Partial Success - Participants must commit 4 points of spellburn of their
choice and expend 100gp each in materials as well as permanently lose 15XP to bind
this space. Its diameter grows by 20ft per day and stops in 4 days at a spherical
diameter of 10ft per participant in the rite. The interior is a stable 50oF,
cavernous, and made of flat gray stone. It can only sustain fresh air for the
members of the creation rite, or a like number of similarly sized creatures. It has
no other amenities and no additional exits beyond the primary portal to the
Ethereal Plane. The spell is forgotten and ritual members cannot conduct this rite
again for 2d4 months.
24-25 : Participants must commit 5 points of spellburn of their choice; expend
1,000gp in materials and permanently lose 25XP each to bind this space. It grows
10ft per day, +5ft per participant in the Rite out to a spherical diameter of 165ft
in no more than 4 days. The interior of the dimension is one big empty space that
may be designed as if it were a manor house or small fort.
• The interior is a stable temperature set by the design of the space.
• The walls, floors, and doors are chosen from any combinations of flat gray
stone, wood, or packed dirt; the doors have simple locks (DC10). Once set in place
at creation the walls and internal compartments are fixed and may not be altered
afterwards; though they can be damaged and repaired, or even rebuilt via normal
methods so long as the materials are imported.
• The air in the space is magically refreshed, even if plants are not added
to the environment. However, any food, furnishings, tools, and other supplies must
be continually imported.
• The space may have 1 additional exit to the Ethereal, or their Prime
Material Plane of origin. This additional exit has the same properties as the
Primary Portal listed in the general information heading.
• The light levels and color schemes for the interior spaces are set at the
time of casting and may not be altered; the lighting is insufficient for growing
plants or plant like creatures to thrive. Additional torches, lanterns, spells,
etc. can be used to created temporary alterations in lighting levels for the
duration of the fuel or spell’s effect.
26-28 : Participants must commit 5 points of spellburn of their choice; expend
1,500gp in materials and permanently lose 25XP to bind this space. It grows 10ft
per day, +5ft per participant in the rite to a spherical diameter of 330ft in no
more than 8 days. The interior of the dimension is one big empty space that may be
designed as if it were a small castle, dungeon, or medium sized fort.
• The interior temperature set by design may be modified by ±10oF/ round for
the entire space by the master of the dimension with a verbal command; but
temperatures must stay between ±100oF.
• The walls, floors, and doors are chosen from any combinations of flat gray
stone, wood, or packed dirt; the doors have standard locks (DC12). Once set in
place at creation the walls and internal compartments are fixed in place and may
not be altered afterwards; though they can be damaged and repaired, or rebuilt via
normal methods but materials must be imported.
• The air in the space is magically refreshed, even if plants are not added
to the environment. However, any food, furnishings, tools, and other supplies must
be continually imported.
• The space may have 3 additional exits which can be on any of the following
Planes: Astral, Ethereal, or their Prime Material Plane of origin. These additional
exits have the same properties as the primary portal listed in the general
information heading and can appear according to the design principles of the space,
but their design is fixed at creation.
• The range of light levels and colors for the interior spaces are set at the
time of casting and can be altered in 10% increments per round by the master of the
dimension and designated allies with verbal commands; but may not be intensified
beyond its designed maximum. The lighting is insufficient for growing plants or
plant like creatures to thrive, but cannot cause damage to creatures normally
harmed by sunlight.
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29-31 I Participants must commit 6 points of spellburn of their choice; expend

2,000gp in materials and permanently lose 30XP each to bind this space. It grows
20ft per day, +5ft per participant in the rite out to a spherical diameter of 660ft
in no more than 12 days. The interior of the dimension is one big empty space that
may be designed as if it were a large dungeon or castle.
• The designed interior temperature may be adjusted by the Master of the
dimension with a mental command and may include extreme temperatures above or below
100°F. Temperatures in any of the interior spaces may each be modified ±15°F/
round.
• The walls, floors, and doors are chosen from any combinations of flat gray
stone, iron, bone, wood, or packed dirt. All can resist 3 points of damage; this
resistance is overcome by magic weapons and spells, and all doors have good locks
(DC15). Once set in place at creation the walls and internal compartments are fixed
in place and may not be altered afterwards; though they may be repaired or rebuilt
via normal methods but materials must be imported.
• The Master of the dimension can send their sight or hearing to observe any
part of the space for as long as they concentrate. They observe the area with their
normal senses, but they may do nothing else during this time.
• The air in the space is magically refreshed, even if plants are not added
to the environment. However, occupants will need to import any food, furnishings,
tools, and other supplies.
• The space may have 5 additional exits assigned at the creation of the
dimensional space which can be to any of the following Planes: Astral, Ethereal,
Shadow, or their Prime Material Plane of origin. These additional exits have the
same properties as the primary portal listed in the general information heading.
Secondary portals may appear however the design for the space dictates and can’t be
altered
• The range of light levels and colors for the interior spaces are set at the
time of casting and may be altered in each room by 20% increments each round by the
master of the realm or their allies with a verbal command; lighting may not be
intensified beyond its designed maximum. The lighting is sufficient for growing
plants or plant like creatures to thrive and causes damage to creatures who are
vulnerable to sunlight.
32-34: Casters must spellburn 6 points of their choice; expend 3,000gp in
materials and permanently lose 30XP each to bind this space. It grows 20ft per day,
+5ft per participant in the rite out to a spherical diameter of 1320ft in no more
than 24 days. This pocket of reality may now be divided up such that it has
exterior spaces. The interior spaces of this dimension may be designed as if they
were a manor house, dungeon, or small castle.
• The designed interior temperature may be adjusted by the master by ±20oF/
round upon mental command and may include extreme temperatures above or below
100°F. Temperatures in each of the interior spaces may be modified separately.
• The exterior space may be of one natural environment found on the Prime
Material Plane which is known to the creators of this dimension. This environment
has a normal 12 hour day/night oscillation and normal temperature and weather
patterns for its type, but for only one season. So it may be any typical winter day
in forest, or any typical summer day in the desert for example. Plants and animals
will need to be imported to this dimension, but they will thrive in their new home
if the conditions are normally capable of supporting them.
• Their walls, floors, and door are made from any combinations of flat gray
stone, iron, bone, chitin, wood, or packed dirt. All of these can resist 5 points
of damage; this resistance is overcome by magic weapons with at least a +1 attack
bonus and spells of at least 2nd level, or creatures with at least 3 hit dice. The
doors all have great locks (DC18). The design may include manually reset traps with
search and disable DC’s of 13 or less, attack bonuses of no more than +5, causing
up to 2d6 points of damage. Once set in place at creation, the walls and internal
compartments may be altered afterwards if the master of the dimension spends an
hour in total concentration per altered room. Walls, floors, and doors can be
repaired and rebuilt via normal methods; replacement materials appear out of thin
air and no longer need to be imported.
• The Master of the dimension can send both sight and hearing to observe any
part of the Pocket Reality for as long as they concentrate, but they may do nothing
else during this time other than observe the area with their normal senses.
• The air in the space is magically refreshed, even if plants are not added
to the environment. The occupants will need to import any furnishings, tools, as
well as food until they can start producing their own.
• The space may have 7 additional exits to any of the following Planes:
Astral, Ethereal, Shadow, their Prime Material Plane of origin, or an alternate but
similar Material Plane. The designers must assign 5 of these portals at the
creation of the Pocket Reality; each of the remaining portals may be created later
by the master of the realm with 1 hour of ritual work concentrating on the design
and destination of the new Portal. Additional exits have 250HP; can resist 15
points of damage as well as mend themselves of 10 points of damage per 12 hours
spent without taking further damage. The damage resistance for these secondary
portals is overcome by enchanted weapons with at least a +2 attack bonus or the
natural attacks of creatures with at least 6 hit lice or levels. After a portal’s
creation their appearance may be changed with one turn of concentration by the
master of the dimension.
• The range of light levels and colors for the interior spaces are set at the
time of casting and may be altered in increments of 25% per round by the master or
their allies for each space by thought alone; but may not be intensified beyond its
designed maximum. The lighting is sufficient for growing plants or plant like
creatures to thrive and inflict damage upon creatures vulnerable to sunlight.
35-37: Participants must spellburn 7 points of their choice; expend 5,000gp in
materials and permanently lose 50XP each to bind this space. It grows 30ft per day,
+10ft per participant in the rite out to a spherical diameter of 2,640ft in no more
than 27 days. This pocket of reality may now be divided up such that it has
exterior spaces. The interior spaces of this dimension may be designed as if they
were a manor house, dungeon, or small castle.
• The designed interior temperature may be adjusted by the master of the
dimension by ±25oF/ round with a mental command and may include extreme
temperatures above or below 100oF. Temperatures in each of the interior spaces may
be modified separately.
• The exterior space may be of any two natural environments found on the
prime Material Plane which are known to the creators of this new dimension. This
environment has a normal 12 hour day/night oscillation and normal temperature and
weather patterns for its type for all seasons. Plants and animals will need to be
imported to this dimension, but they will thrive in their new home if the
conditions are capable of supporting them.
• The design of the Pocket Reality can set penalties of up to -1 on the
casting checks of hostile wizards and creatures with arcane powers, but not upon
clerics or creatures drawing their power from a divine source. The caster may also
reduce the damage resistance of any hostile creatures by up to -1 point. Both of
these abilities apply to the entire dimensional space and are fixed at creation.
• All walls, floors, and doors within the interior spaces can be made from
any combinations of stone, iron, bone, chitin, wood, steel, packed dirt, and
precious metals. All of these can resist 10 points of damage; this resistance is
overcome by magic weapons with at least a +2 attack bonus and spells of at least
3rd level and creatures with at least 5 hit dice. All doors have sturdy dwarven
locks (DC20). The design may include manually reset traps with search and disable
DC’s of 15 or less; causing up to 3d6 points of damage and having an attack bonus
of no more than +7. Once set in place at creation the walls and internal
compartments may be altered by the master of the dimension afterwards with 10
minutes of total concentration per room or feature. All walls, floors, and doors
may be repaired and rebuilt via normal methods; the needed materials appear out of
thin air and need not be imported.
• The master’s sight, hearing, and voice may be sent to interact with any
part of the space for as long as they concentrate; all three senses must be focused
upon the same place. The caster may speak
with creatures in the area under observation, but the master of the reality
may do nothing else during this time and may only observe with their normal senses.
Additionally, the Master can lock/ unlock, as well as open/ close doors by
concentration for the area they occupy. This prevents them from taking any other
actions.
• The participants will not need to import any furnishings and tools, for
they are now included in the casting costs; but they will still need to import food
until they can start producing their own.
• The dimension may have 9 additional exits to any of the following Planes:
Astral, Ethereal, Plane of Sorrows, their Prime Material Plane of origin, Alternate
Material Planes, as well as the Elemental Planes of Air and Earth. The designers
must assign 5 of these gates at the creation of the space; each of the remaining
portals can be created later by the master with 10 minutes of concentration on
their design and destination. Additional exits have 250HP; can resist 20 points of
damage; and can mend themselves of 15 points of damage per 12 hours spent without
taking further damage. The damage resistance for these secondary portals is
overcome by enchanted weapons with at least a +2 attack bonus, spells of at least
3rd level, or the natural attacks of creatures with at least 7 hit dice or levels.
These exits may appear however the master wishes, but after the space is completed
their look may be altered with one minute of concentration by the master of the
realm.
• The range of light levels and colors for the interior spaces are set at the
time of casting and may be altered in increments of 50% per round by the master or
their allies for each space by thought alone; but cannot be intensified beyond its
design parameters. The lighting is sufficient for growing plants or plant like
creatures to thrive and inflicts damage upon creatures vulnerable to sunlight.
38-41 I Participants must commit 7 points of spellburn of their choice; expend
8,000gp in materials and permanently lose 50XP each to bind this space. It grows
30ft per day, +10ft per participant in the rite out to a spherical diameter of one
mile in no more than 53 days. This pocket of reality may now be divided up such
that it has exterior spaces. The interior spaces may be designed as if it were a
dungeon, or medium sized palace.
• The interior and exterior temperature ranges may be adjusted by the master
of the dimension with a mental command and may include extreme temperatures above
or below 100oF. Temperatures in the interior and exterior spaces may be modified by
±30oF/ round of concentration.
• The exterior space may be of any three natural environments found on the
Prime Material Plane which are known to the creators of this new dimension. This
environment has a normal 12 hour day/night
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oscillation and normal temperature and weather patterns for its terrain
type for all seasons. Plants and animals will need to be imported to this
dimension, but they will thrive in their new home if the conditions are capable of
supporting them.
• The master may also set penalties of up to -2 on the casting checks of
hostile wizards and creatures with arcane powers as well as reduce their damage
resistance by up to 2. Both of these abilities apply to the entire space and are
fixed at creation; however, these conditions can be removed from specific locations
for 1 minute per caster level of the master of the dimension by verbal command. The
casting penalties for clerics and creatures that draw their power from divine
sources is -1.
• The walls, floors, and doors can be made from any combination of stone,
iron, bone, chitin, wood, steel, packed dirt, gems, crystals, and precious metals.
All of these can resist 15 points of damage; this resistance is overcome by magic
weapons with at least a +3 attack bonus and spells of at least 4th level. All doors
have dwarven master-locks (DC22). The designers may include traps with search and
disable DC’s of 17 or less which automatically reset themselves within 1d5 rounds;
these traps can cause up to 4d6 points of damage, may include poisons with DC’s of
up to 15, as well as having attack bonuses of no more than +9. Once set in place at
creation the walls, features, and internal compartments may be altered after the
dimensions completion by the Master with 10 minutes of total concentration per room
or feature; the walls and doors repair themselves at a rate of 100 cubic feet per
hour.
 • The master’s sight, hearing, and voice may be sent to observe any part of
the space for as long as they are concentrated upon the same place. The master may
even speak with creatures in the area under observation, but can do nothing else
during this time other than observe with their normal senses as well as infravision
& darkvision 60ft. Additionally, the master may lock/ unlock, as well as open/
close doors or reset traps anywhere in the realm by concentration. This prevents
the master of the dimension from taking any other actions.
• The participants will not need to import any furnishings and tools, for
they are included in the casting costs, though food must be imported until such
time as the occupants can start producing their own.
• The space may have 11 additional exits to any of the following Planes:
Astral, Ethereal, their Prime Material Plane of origin, Alternate Material Planes,
as well as the Elemental Planes of Fire, Water, Earth, Air. Additional exits have
300HP; can resist 20 points of damage as well as mend themselves of 20 points of
damage per 8 hours spent without taking further damage. The damage resistance for
these secondary portals is overcome by enchanted weapons with at least a +3 attack
bonus, spells of at least 4th level, or the natural attacks of creatures with at
least 9 hit dice or levels. The designers must assign 5 of these portals at
creation; the remaining portals may be created later by the master simply by
concentrating for 1 minute upon the design and its destination. These exits may
look however the master wishes, but their appearance may be changed with one minute
of concentration by the master after the portal’s creation.
• The range of light levels and colors for the interior spaces are set at
the time of casting and may be altered by the master or their allies by thought
alone to any intensity less than maximum. The lighting is sufficient for growing
plants or plant like creatures to thrive and inflicts damage upon creatures
vulnerable to sunlight.
42-43: Participants must commit 8 points of spellburn of their choice; expend
13,000gp in materials and permanently lose 70XP each to bind this space. It grows
150ft per day, +50f per participant in the rite out to a spherical diameter of 5
miles in no more than 56 days. This pocket of reality may now be divided up such
that it has exterior spaces. The interiors may be designed as if they were
dungeons, castles, or medium sized palaces.
• The interior and exterior temperature ranges may be adjusted by the master
of the dimension with a mental command and may include extreme temperatures above
or below 100°F. Temperatures in the interior and exterior spaces may be modified by
±35°F/ round.
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• The master can also set penalties of up to -3 on the casting checks of

hostile wizards and creatures with arcane powers as well as reduce their damage
resistance by up to 3. Both of these abilities apply to the entire space and are
fixed at creation, but these conditions can be removed or lessened for specific
locations by verbal command of the master for up to 10 minutes, + 1 minute per
casting level. Half of these penalties apply to any clerics or other creatures
drawing their power from divine sources, rounding down.
• The designers may now add one spell of less than 3rd level to enhance the
functions of the environment. The casting results of this spell are rolled during
the creation of the space, and their results (for good or ill) are fixed at that
time. These spells are functional per the rules in the general information heading.
• The exterior space may be of any combination of natural environments found
on the Prime Material Plane which are known to the creators of this new dimension.
This environment has a normal 12 hour day/night oscillation and normal temperature
and weather patterns for all seasons. The spell creates vegetation and natural
animals of up to 2HD; but exotic plants, larger creatures, and humanoids will need
to be imported, but they will thrive if the conditions are capable of supporting
them.
 • The walls, floors, and doors can be made from any combination of stone,
iron, bone, chitin, wood, steel, packed dirt, gems, crystals, and precious metals.
All of these can resist 20 points of damage; this resistance is overcome by magic
weapons with at least a +3 attack bonus and spells of at least 4th level. All doors
have basic gnomish locks (DC24). The designers may include traps with search and
disable DC’s of 19 or less which automatically reset themselves in 1d4 rounds;
these traps can cause up to 5d6 points of damage, may include poisons with DC’s of
up to 17, as well as attack bonuses of no more than +11. Once set in place at
creation, the walls and internal compartments may be altered afterwards by the
Master with 1 minute of total concentration per room or feature. The walls and
doors repair themselves at a rate of 200 cubic feet per hour.
• The master’s sight, hearing, and voice may be sent to observe any part of the
space for as long as they are sent to the same location. This is a free action and
the master may even speak with creatures in the area under observation and still
cast spells, lock/ unlock, as well as open/ close doors or reset traps by anywhere
in the realm by thought. The master observes with normal senses as well as
infravision & darkvision 80ft.
• The participants will not need to import any furnishings and tools, for
they are included in the casting costs and the space now provides basic meals for
the occupants 3 times per day.
• The space may have 13 additional exits opening to any of the following
Planes: Astral, Ethereal, their Prime Material Plane of origin, Alternate Material
Planes, as well as the Elemental Planes of Fire, Water, Earth, Air. A dditional
exits have 350HP; can resist 20 points of damage as well as mend themselves of 20
points of damage per 8 hours spent without taking further damage. The damage
resistance for these secondary portals is only overcome by enchanted weapons with
at least a +3 attack bonus or the natural attacks of creatures with at least 9 hit
dice or levels. The participants must assign 7 of these gates at the creation of
the pocket reality; the remaining portals can be created later by the master with 1
minute of concentration on the design and the destination of the portal. These
exits may look however the master wishes and their appearance may be changed with
one minute of concentration by the master after each portal’s creation.
• The range of light levels and colors for the interior spaces are set at the
time of casting and may be altered to any intensity level that is less than the
maximum intensity by the master or their allies by thought alone. The lighting is
sufficient for growing plants or plant like creatures to thrive and inflicts damage
upon creatures vulnerable to sunlight.
44-45: Participants must commit 8 points of spellburn of their choice; expend
21,000gp in materials and permanently lose 70XP each to bind this space. It grows
150ft per day, +50ft per participant in the rite out to a spherical diameter of 10
miles in no more than 106 days. This pocket of reality may now be divided up such
that it has exterior spaces. The interior spaces may be designed as if they were
dungeons and large palaces.
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The interior and exterior temperature ranges may be adjusted by the master
of the dimension with a mental command, and may include extreme temperatures above
or below 100oF. Temperatures in the interior and exterior spaces may be modified by
±40oF/ round.
The master of the dimension can also set penalties of up to -4 on the
casting checks of hostile wizards and creatures with arcane powers as well as
reduce their damage resistance by up to 4. Both of these abilities apply to the
entire dimensional space and are fixed at creation. They may be lessened or removed
from specific locations by mental command of the master for up to 10 minutes per
caster level. Half of these penalties apply to any clerics or other creatures
drawing their power from divine sources, rounding down.
The exterior space may be of any combination of natural environments found
on the Prime Material Plane which are known to the creators of this new dimension;
but they are now able to create any fantastical environment as well as new seasons
to the limits of the natural and magical laws so long as the players have the
Storytellers approval. This environment still has a normal 12 hour day/night
oscillation and normal temperature and weather patterns for its type for all
seasons; or any other weather or seasonal patterns the designers find pleasing. The
spell creates exotic vegetation including cooking and medicinal herbs as well as
natural animals and non-classed humanoid retainers of up to 3HD. The spell will
also create magical, non-sentient creatures of up to 6HD, but larger and stranger
creatures and humanoids will need to be found and imported into this space.
The designers may now add as many as 2 spells of up to 3rd level to enhance
the function of the new environment. The casting results of these spells are rolled
during the creation of the space, and their results (for good or ill) are fixed at
this time. These spells are functional per the rules in the general information
heading.
The walls, floors and doors are made from any combination of stone, iron,
bone, chitin, wood, steel, packed dirt, gems, crystals, and precious metals. All of
these can resist 20 points of damage; this resistance is overcome only by magic
weapons with at least a +4 attack bonus and attacks from creatures with at least 10
hit dice. All doors have magical, intelligent-lock-systems (DC26). These locks have
an Intelligence score of 10, and speak any language known to the participants in
the rite. These locks can usually identify friend from foe with a successful DC12
Intelligence check. These doors may spring their own traps if they feel the need.
The designers may include traps with search DC’s of 21 or less which automatically
reset themselves in 1d4 rounds; these traps can cause up to 6d6 points of damage,
may include poisons with DC’s of up to 19 as well as having attack bonuses of no
more than +13. Once set in place at creation, the walls and internal compartments
may be altered afterwards with 1 minute of total concentration per room or feature.
The walls and doors repair themselves at a rate of 500 cubic feet per hour.
The master’s sight, hearing, and voice may be sent to observe and interact
with any part of the space for as long as the caster concentrates; it is now
possible for the caster to see one location, hear at another as well as speak to a
third local if they succeed at a DC 15 Willpower save, but they may take no other
actions. The master observes with their normal senses as well as blindsight,
infravision & darkvision 100ft. If the master is sending their awareness to one
location then they need not concentrate and may take additional actions.
Additionally, the master can lock/ unlock, as well as open/ close doors as well as
trigger/ reset traps anywhere in the realm by thought.
The creators of the dimension will not need to import any furnishings,
tools, for they are included in the casting costs and the occupants are provided
with high quality meals up to 4 times per day.
The space may have 15 additional exits to any of the following Planes:
Astral, Ethereal, their Prime Material Plane of origin, Alternate Material Planes,
as well as the Elemental Planes of Fire, Water, Earth, Air. The designers must
assign 7 of these gates at the creation of the dimensional space; the remaining
portals can be created later by the master with 1 round of concentration on the
design and destination of the portal. Additionally, the designers can now designate
1 portal within the pocket reality to have no existence upon the destination plane
which is now continuously randomized from the list above. Travelers through this
gate are marooned upon the targeted Plane until they can find their own way home.
These additional portals have 400HP; can resists 25 points of damage as well as
mend themselves of 25 points of damage per 8 hours spent without taking further
damage. The
damage resistance for these secondary portals is only overcome by enchanted
weapons with at least a +4 attack bonus or the natural attacks of creatures with at
least 13 hit dice or levels. These portals may appear however the designers wish,
but their look may be changed with one round of concentration by the master of the
reality after each portal’s creation.
• The range of light levels and
colors for the interior spaces are set at the time of casting and may be altered to
any intensity less than their maximum value by the master or their allies by
thought alone.
The lighting is sufficient for growing plants or plant like creatures to
thrive and inflicts damage upon creatures vulnerable to sunlight.
• Within the pocket of reality there is one invisible companion created per
2 participants in the rite.
These companions are identical to the result of 20 on the Invisible
Companion spell (see DCC Core Rules) except they have the same skill sets (other
than spell casting) as the participants who spawned them. These creatures are
permanent residents of the dimension until each is destroyed and are controlled by
the master of the reality and his or her designated allies.
46-47: Participants must commit 9 points of spellburn of their choice; expend
34,000gp in materials and permanently lose 90XP each to bind this space. It grows
450ft per day, +150ft per participant in the rite out to a spherical diameter of 50
miles. The maximum time for the incubation period is no more than 176 days. This
pocket of reality may now be divided up such that it has exterior spaces. The
interior spaces may be designed as if they were dungeons and large palaces.
• The designed interior temperature range may be adjusted by the master of
the dimension with a mental command and may include extreme temperatures above or
below 100oF. Temperatures in the interior and exterior spaces may be modified
±45oF/ round by the master’s thoughts alone.
• Exterior spaces can emulate any combination of natural environments known
to the participants of the rite. The exterior spaces may also emulate any fantastic
environment the participants can imagine, but the dimensional space must still
adhere to the known laws of physics and magic and is subject to the Storyteller’s
approval. This dimension can simulate any night/day cycle as well as weather and
the four basic seasons. Alternately, the caster can make up or add in new weather
and seasons with the Storyteller’s permission. The spell creates exotic vegetation
including cooking and medicinal herbs as well as natural animals and humanoids with
up to 5HD as retainers as well as magical, non-sentient creatures of up to 7HD. The
spell will also create up to 1 new sentient race with up to 2HD. Larger and
stranger creatures and humanoids will need to be imported.
• The designers may also set penalties of up to -5 on the casting checks of
hostile wizards,and creatures with arcane powers and reduces their damage
resistance by up to 5. All of these values are fixed at creation, but their values
can now be set independently of each other for different spaces. These penalties
may be also be lessened or removed from specific locations by mental command of the
master for up to 1 hour, +1 turn per caster level. Clerics and creatures with
divine powers suffer half of these penalties rounded down.
• The designers may now add up to 3 spells of up to 4th level to enhance the
functions of the environment. The casting results of these spells are rolled during
the creation of the space, and their results (for good or ill) are fixed at that
time. These spells are functional per the rules in the general information heading.
• The walls, floors, and doors are made from any combination of stone, iron,
bone, chitin, wood, steel, packed dirt, gems, crystals, precious metals, and
magical force (50hp/ cubic foot). All of these can resist 30 points of damage; this
resistance is overcome only by magic weapons with at least a +4 attack bonus and
the attacks of creatures with at least 15 hit dice. All doors have magical,
intelligent-locking-systems (DC28). These locks have an Intelligence score of 13
(+1 bonus) and speak any language known to the participants in the rite. They can
usually identify friend from foe with a successful DC 10 Intelligence check. These
doors can spring their own traps if they feel the need. The designers may include
traps with search and disable DC’s of 23or less which automatically reset
themselves in 1d3 rounds; these traps can cause up to 7d6 points of damage, may
include poisons with DC’s of up to 21 and can have attack bonuses of no more
than+15. Once set in place at creation the walls and internal compartments may be
altered afterwards with 1 round of total concentration per room or feature.
The walls and doors repair themselves at a rate of 1000 cubic feet per
hour. The master has total awareness and control of the dimensional space via
willpower alone and may project a personal image to anywhere within the dimensional
space. The caster may see, hear, as well as speak with and manipulate the local
environment via this apparition. The master of this reality can observe and feel
sensations with their normal senses as well as blindsight, infravision & darkvision
120ft and lock/ unlock, as well as open/ close doors and trigger/ reset traps by
concentration. These actions no longer prevent them from taking other actions.
• The caster will not need to import any furnishings or tools for they are
included in the casting costs and it will provide up to 5 gourmet meals per day to
all of its occupants.
• The space may have 17 additional exits to any of the following Planes:
Astral, Ethereal, their Prime Material Plane of origin, Alternate Material Planes,
as well as the Elemental Planes of Fire, Water, Earth, and Air. The designers must
assign 9 of these gates at the construction of the dimensional space; the remaining
portals can be made later with 1 round of concentration upon the design and
destination of the portal by the master of this dimension. The designers can now
designate 3 portals within the Pocket Reality which have their locations entirely
within the created dimension and which continually randomize their destinations
from the list above; travelers through these portals are marooned upon the targeted
Plane until they can find their own way home. Additional portals have 450HP; can
resist 25 points of damage as well as mend themselves of 25 points of damage per 6
hours spent without taking further damage. The damage resistance for these
secondary portals is overcome only by enchanted weapons with at least a +4 attack
bonus or the natural attacks of creatures with at least 15 hit dice or levels.
These portals may look however the master wishes and their appearance may be
changed with one round of concentration by the master after each portal’s creation.
• The range of light levels and colors for the interior spaces are set at
the time of casting and may be altered to any intensity less than their maximum
value by the master or their allies by thought alone. The lighting is sufficient
for growing plants or plant like creatures to thrive and inflicts damage upon
creatures vulnerable to sunlight.
• Within this pocket of reality there is one invisible companion per 2
participants in the rite; these companions are identical to the result of 22 on the
Invisible Companion spell (see DCC Core Rules) except they have the same skill sets
(other than spell casting) as the participants in the rite who spawned them. These
creatures are permanent residents of the dimension and under the command of the
master of this reality and his or her designated allies until each is destroyed.
These invisible servants are not bound to this pocket of reality and may be sent to
journey upon other dimensions and Planes upon tasks and missions for their masters.
These quests last until they are destroyed or for no more than 3 months; in either
case they reappear in their pocket of reality to report their progress.
48+ Participants must commit 10 points of spellburn of their choice; expend
55,000gp in materials and permanently lose 100XP each to bind this space. It grows
1,000ft per day, +250ft per participant in the ritual to a spherical diameter of
one hundred miles and it takes no more than 192 days. This pocket of reality may
now be divided up such that it has exterior spaces. The interior spaces may be
designed as if they were the interiors of huge castles or palaces. •
• The interior and exterior temperature ranges may be adjusted by the master
of the dimension with a mental command and may include extreme temperatures above
or below 100oF. Temperatures in the interior and exterior spaces may be modified by
±50°F/ round.
• External environments can emulate any combination of natural or fantastic
environment known to or imagined by the participants of the rite, though this space
must still adhere to the known laws of physics and magic and is subject to the
Storyteller’s final approval. This dimension can simulate any night/day cycle as
well as weather and the four basic seasons. Alternately, the caster can make up or
add in new types of weather and seasons with the permission of the Storyteller. The
spell creates exotic vegetation including cooking and medicinal herbs as well as
natural animals and humanoids with up to 8HD as retainers. The spell will also
create up to 3 new sentient races with up to 4HD each as well as magical, non-
sentient creatures of up to 6HD. Larger and stranger creatures and humanoids will
need to be imported.
• The designers may also set penalties of up to -6 on the casting checks of
hostile wizards and creatures with arcane powers as well as reduce their damage
resistance by up to 6 points. These abilities are set independently by area and are
fixed at creation of the space. They may be lessened or removed from specific
locations by mental command of the master of the realm for as long as they allow.
• The designers may now add up to 5 spells of up to 5th level to enhance the
functions of the environment. The casting results of these spells are rolled during
the creation of the space and their results (for good or ill) are fixed at that
time and functions per the rules in the general information heading.
• The walls, floors, and doors are made of whatever the designers wish. All of
these materials have 30 points of damage resistance; this resistance is only
overcome by magic weapons with at least a +5 attack bonus. All doors have gnomish
intelligent-lock-systems (DC30). These locks have
an Intelligence score of 16 (+2 bonus), speak any language known to the
participants in the rite and they can usually identify friend from foe with a
successful DC 8 Intelligence check. These doors may spring their own traps if they
feel the need. The designers may include traps with search and disable DC’s of 25
or less which automatically reset themselves in 1d3 rounds; these traps can cause
up to 8d6 points of damage, may include poisons with DC’s of up to 23 and have
attack bonuses of no more than +17. Once set in place at creation, the master can
alter the walls and internal compartments afterwards with 1 round of total
concentration per room or feature. The walls and doors repair themselves at a rate
of 200 cubic feet per minute.
• The master has total control of the space via willpower alone and is
omniscient of everything that happens within this pocket of reality. They may
project a personal image anywhere within the space which may see, hear, and speak
with others and this apparition can interact with the environment normally for the
master. The caster may lock/ unlock, as well as open/ close doors and trigger/reset
traps by concentration. These actions no longer prevent them from taking additional
actions.
• The designers will not need to import any furnishings, tools, for they are
included in the casting costs and this reality will provide up to 6 meals fit for a
king per occupant each day.
• The space may have 19 additional exits to any of the following Planes:
Astral, Ethereal, their Prime Material Plane of origin, Alternate Material Planes,
as well as the Elemental Planes of Fire, Water, Earth, and Air. The designers must
assign 10 of these portals at the creation of the space; the rest of the portals
may be designated later with one round of concentration upon the design and
destination of the new portal. The designers can now designate 5 portals to reside
entirely within this new dimension whose destinations are continuously randomized
from the list above. Travelers through these gates find themselves marooned upon
the targeted Plane until they can find their own way home. Additional portals have
500HP; can resist 30 points of damage as well as mend themselves of 25 points of
damage per 4 hours spent without taking further damage. The damage resistance for
these secondary portals is only overcome by enchanted weapons with at least a +5
attack bonus . These exits may look however the master wishes and their appearance
may be changed with one round of concentration by the master after each portal’s
creation.
• The range of light levels and colors for the interior spaces are set at the
time of casting and may be altered to any intensity less than their maximum value
by the master or their allies by thought alone.
The lighting is sufficient for growing plants or plant like creatures to
thrive and inflicts damage upon creatures vulnerable to sunlight. •
• Within this pocket of reality there is one Eternal Champion per participant
in the rite; permanently attached to the dimension. These champions are identical
to the result of 22 on the Eternal Champion spell (see DCC Core Rules) except they
also have the same skill sets (other than spell casting) as the participant who
spawned them. These creatures are under the control of the master of this reality
and any of his or her designated allies. These phantasms are not bound to this
pocket of reality and may be sent to journey upon other dimensions and Planes upon
tasks and missions for their masters. These quests last until they are destroyed or
they succeed at their task; if destroyed they reappear within their pocket of
reality to report their progress. The spell also creates the same number of
Invisible Companions as a spell result of 46-47 on this spell table.
Table 1-30: collapsing realities...
If the Primary Portal is destroyed after the genesis of the pocket reality is
completed, it will collapse in a number of days equal to the casting check that
created the Pocket Reality. Divide the diameter of the dimension by the casting
check to figure out how many feet the space shrinks by each day until total
collapse.
Any living creatures trapped in areas that cease to exist must succeed at a DC20
Fortitude save or they take 5d6 damage as they are shunted into any remaining open
areas within the still collapsing dimension. If the last remaining creatures in the
space fail their fortitude saves when the pocket dimension finally collapses they
must succeed at a DC20 Willpower save or they are never seen again. Success
indicates that the creature takes 5d6 damage and is shunted out to another
dimension, roll 1d100:
• Less than 05% = NPC/Player’s Choice.
• 05%- 50%= random, mostly safe location on their Primary Material Plane of
origin and within 5 miles of where the creature was born.
• 51 - 85%= random, but not very safe location on an Alternate Material Plane.
• 86 - 95%= random location on the Ethereal Plane within a journey of 1d7 days
of where the primary portal used to exist.
• 95 - 99%= random Plane, see page 23.
• 100% or more = Storyteller’s choice, probably some place horrible and
nasty...
Example:
A result of 48+ creates a space that is 528,000ft in diameter. If its primary
portal is destroyed then its radius shrinks by 5,500 feet each day. 528,000/48=
11,000ft, 11,000ft of lost diameter every day/2 = 5,500ft of radius lost.
Appendix I:
Miscellaneous Magic Items and Expanded Weapon Magic
In general this section of Liber Arcanum offers additional ideas on magic items not
covered by any of the Creation Spells listed in these pages or within the DCCRPG
Core Rules. It also contains some optional ideas on how the DCCRPG Sword Magic
rules can be expanded to create a wider variety of magic weapons. There’s also a
plethora of pre-generated magic weapons to help the busy Storyteller keep moving
the game along and not having to spend table time rolling them, up and especially
for those times when a game just starts up without warning. :)
Miscellaneous Magic Items Rule:
For a spell that does not otherwise grant permanent results the Storyteller may
choose to invoke the following rule:
Casting check results that are more than 5 points beyond the maximum of a spell
results table will create temporary magic items. These items function once per 8
hour period as the spell which spawns them; but with a casting check equal to the
minimum successful result on the spell’s results table. The player then rolls a
luck check and the Storyteller secretly checks the table to the right to determine
how long the item lasts. These items require a normal action die to use, but have
the same casting time as the original spell.
Luck roll Result
Critical fail Item functions once and then
explodes for 1d4 points of
damage per level of spell that
contained within the item.
Fail (Rolls Item lasts for a number of turns
greater than = the casting check result that
luck score) created the item.
Equal to luck Item lasts for a number of
score hours = the casting check result
that created the item.
Succeed by 3 Item lasts for a number of days
= the casting check result that
created the item.
Succeed by 6 Item lasts for a number of
weeks = the casting check
result that created the item.
Succeed by 10+ Item lasts for a number of
months = the casting check
result that created the item.
Critical Item lasts for a number of years
Success (Rolls = the casting check result that
1 or less) created the item.
Regardless, the items only function for their creators, but use different mercurial
magic and manifestation results than those possessed by the item’s creator. These
items are fragile and destroyed with their creator’s death as well as by anti-magic
effects and any application of the Dispel Magic spell with a casting check result
that beasts the minimum result needed to successfully cast the spell embodied by
the magic item.
Example: Caster gets a result of 37 on the spell Color Spray, but then fails their
luck check. The wizard has a walnut sized diamond appear in their hand that exists
for 37 Turns (370 minutes / 6 hours and 9 minutes), and allows its creator to
invoke the lowest level of the color spray spell every 8 hours; one use in this
case.
If the caster had simply succeeded at their luck check then the item would last for
37 hours, during which it may be used once per 8 hours. The Dispel Magic spell will
destroy this item with a casting check result greater than 18; the minimum result
needed to cast Dispel Magic.
Expanded and pre-generated magic weapons
So they found a pile of treasure and you don’t have time to roll up a brand new
magic item.... The following weapons were created via the DCCRPG core rules, with
some extra powers thrown in here and there. I have substituted the table to the
left for table 8 - 1 of the DCCRPG Sword Magic rules. The following enchanted
weapons are presented devoid of ‘story elements’ in order to make them easier to
fit within your game environment. It should be noted that via the ‘creator’s
choice’ entry it is possible to create any type of weapon the Storyteller will
allow, including staves. However, it is up to the Storyteller as to whether these
‘combat’ staves may be further enchanted with the Wizard Staff spell and what
additional benefits this may create. As the Core Rules do not specify how the
weapon’s ego it calculated, I have been using the following method: 6+ weapon’s
greatest attack bonus + the weapon’s ability score modifier + 1 for each of the
weapon’s banes and powers. For the following weapons I have granted additional
ability scores based upon the power of the weapon. A weapon of +1 attack value has
an Intelligence score. A weapon with a +2 magical attack bonus gains a Personality
score and a weapon of +3 or greater magical attack value has a Luck score of its
own. At the Storytellers discretion these additional abilities have the following
effects in a game environment. A weapon’s Personality score modifier is applied to
the wielder’s Willpower saves; additionally, the weapon bearer’s Luck modifier is
adjusted by that of the weapon in addition to any Ire of the Gods that may apply to
the possessor of the weapon. If the wielder of the weapon and the weapon are of the
same alignment the wielder gains a +2 bonus to ego checks with that weapon. If they
have the opposite alignment of the weapon they suffer a 2 point penalty on ego
checks with that weapon.
D100 roll Weapon Type
<N Dart
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1
o
03 - 10
Dagger
11 - 25
Short Sword
26 - 55
Long Sword
56 - 60
Hand Axe
61 - 65
Battle Axe
66 Crossbow
67 - 69 Crossbow Bolts
(10)
70 - 75 Two-Handed Sword
76 - 80 War Hammer
81 Short Bow
82 Long Bow
83 - 85 Arrows (10)
86 - 90 Mace
91 - 95 Spear
96 Sling
97 - 98 Sling Bullets (10)
99 - 100 Creator’s Choice
Knowing a weapon’s true name grants a +5 bonus on ego checks with the weapon and
boosts it to the next higher category of magical weapon on table 8 - 4 of the Core
Rules. For example, a sword created with a casting check of 16 - 17 (or random d100
roll of 01 - 50) would improve to a sword created with a casting check of 18 - 21
(or random d100 roll of 51 - 75). It would gain the ability to communicate, a bane,
and another roll for special purposes and powers. Speaking the True Name of weapons
generated with a casting check of 36+, or random roll of 99+, gain an additional
special purpose, bane, and power; roll 1d3 to determine the power’s type.
Magic slings, bows, and crossbows impart their magic to any mundane ammunition
used, but such ammunition is destroyed afterwards and may not be recovered.
Ammunition of +1 to +3 magical attack value do not have ability scores,
communication modes, or special purposes; however, magic bows, slings, crossbows,
their ammunition, as well as thrown weapons gain +5 feet of range for every +1 to
attack value to each of the weapon’s or ammunition’s range categories. These
bonuses to distance stack when magic ammunition is fired from magic weapons, but at
the Storyteller’s discretion certain combinations may require an ego check from
each item to allow themselves to be used in this manner. The banes of a set of
ammunition apply to all the arrows, bolts, etc. in a batch of ammunition; but each
power granted by DCCRPG tables 8 - 7, 8 - 8, and 8 - 9 (as well as the bonus powers
from this book) are separately invested, each within one particular arrow, bolt, or
bullet within each batch
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until all the available powers are accounted for. Magic ammunition has a 5%
greater chance of recovery per +1 of its greatest attack value as compared to
normal missiles. When magic ammunition is discovered, the number of shots found is
equal to 10, adjusted by the finder’s Luck modifier un less the Storyteller deems
otherwise.
Enchanted darts of any attack bonus as well as enchanted ammunition with attack
bonuses of +4 and +5 are singular entities and not found in batches. These
enchanted items are imbued with attributes, special purposes, and communication
modes just as any other magic weapon and are subject to the additional rules in
this section. Unless the item’s description indicates otherwise, darts and arrows
of +3 attack value or better have a 10% chance / +1 of their enchantment to return
to the hand of the person who threw the dart, but otherwise they have a least a 65%
chance of being recovered. A +4 arrow would have a 40% chance of returning to the
hand of the creature that last used it otherwise it has a recovery chance of 70%.
Ammunition of +5 attack value has a 50% chance to return to the hand of the one who
used it, otherwise it has a 75% recovery chance. The return percentages for these
unique pieces of ammunition are modified by the Luck of both the item and the
creature using the them in increments of 5% per point of the modifier.
Last but not least, here are 7 new powers for magical swords/weapons that may be
made available at the Storyteller’s discretion. Some have been used in the
construction of the magic weapons within this manual and may be omitted or replaced
if they are barred from use within the game milieu. There are also 7 new banes and
bane effects; placement upon the d100 chart for any of these new powers and banes
can be altered to suit any particular situation. The following designations are
merely a quick set of substitutions for convenience.
New Type 1 powers:
D% roll Power granted
01-02 Utility blade - This blade has the ability to transform itself into several
useful tools. So long as the weapon
and its current wielder are on good terms, the weapon may be transformed at
will into any one of its tool
forms. The tool retains all of the weapon’s magical powers and abilities
and lasts as long as needed. When
discovered the weapon can assume 5 tool forms, plus an additional tool per
+1 of the weapon’s attack value;
roll 1d30 modified by luck to determine which tools are available. (1)
hacksaw, (2) pry-bar, (3) compass,
(4) scissors, (5) fork, (6) file, (7) stew pot, (8) shovel, (9) sextant,
(1o) 10ft pole, (11) broom, (12) pliers,
(13) grappling hook, (14) rake, (15) spoon, (16) frying pan, (17) wood saw,
(18) sanding stone, (19) mug,
(20) spyglass, (21) hammer, (22) wrench, (23) trowel, (24) screwdriver,
(25) chisel, (26) metal-shears,
(27) can-opener, (28) signaling whistle, (29) bottle-opener, (30+) hand
drill (always has correct drill-bit)
03-05 Read any non-magical map at will
96-97 120ft infravision
98-99 Know Alignment - The wielder knows the alignments of any creatures or
objects within 15ft.
00 Razor strike - Weapon's damage die and wielder’s critical table are
increased by one step on dice chain.
New Type 2 powers:
D% roll Power granted
33 Regenerator
34-35 Farstrike - Once per day per +1 of the weapon's attack value the wielder
can make a normal attack
against any target they can see. The attacker makes a normal melee attack
roll against the target’s normal
armor class; irrespective of distance. Damage and other effects resulting
from any successful attacks are
magically transmitted to the target. At the discretion of the Storyteller
these attacks of magic force may be
blocked by the target’s damage resistance, the Magic Shield spell, as well
as any similar barrier spells or
similar natural effects.
36-37 Singing blade - The weapon grants an additional 1d6 points of sonic damage
to all creatures; this damage
is doubled versus creatures of fire and those made from crystal and glass.
Once per week the weapon
grants the ability to cast a Charm Person spell with a casting check of
1d10 +20. A weapon with this
ability imposes a -3 penalty to any stealth checks for the wielder of these
weapons.
New Type 3 powers
D% roll Power granted
31-35 Summon Creature
36-39 Haunted - the weapon's persona is a long dead warrior whose spirit may be
called upon by the wielder to
use the weapon 1x/day per +1 of the weapon's attack value. Treat spirit as
a 6th level warrior with ability
scores of 16 and full hit points each time it is summoned. This spirit
manifests for up to an hour each time
it is summoned and is counted as a ghost of 6 hit dice when subjected to a
cleric’s Turn Unholy power. If
banished, turned, or destroyed by a cleric; the spirit cannot manifest
until the next New Moon, but it is only
banished permanently if the weapon is destroyed.
Flight
71-75 Teleport - Twice per day this weapon will teleport its wielder and up to
one huge item or creature per +1
of the weapon's attack value to any location that the wielder has been to
already or can see from their
current location; so long as either is within 10 miles per +1 of the
weapons attack value. This ability isn't
strong enough to move anything between the Planes.
New banes and bane effects:
D% Type of Bane Effect when bane is present
01-02 Trolls Greatfortitude - When confronted by the weapon’s bane, the
wielder is granted a +4
bonus to their Stamina score. This may increase the wielder’s
fortitude save and grant
bonus hit points and these bonus hit points are lost first.
When the bane is defeated the
wielder suffers a -4 penalty to their stamina score for as
long as they were subject to the
previous bonus.
03-06 Goblinoids
25-28 Wizards
29-31 Angels Eye for and Eye - If the wielder of this weapon is damaged by
the bane creature, the
weapon provokes a Willpower save for the attacking bane
creature. The attacker wills
suffer all the damage and special effects from their attack
upon the weapon’s wielder.
Success indicates the bane creature still suffers half the
damage they inflicted.
32-34 Devils Speed - When confronting its bane wielder is granted a +2
bonus to initiative rolls and
their available number of actions, as well as their movement
speeds, are doubled.
RRR Dragons
44-45 Oozes, slimes, Mystic Mitosis - When confronting the weapon’s bane, the
weapon instantly creates a
& puddings, duplicate of itself and its wielder. The clone of the
weapon’s owner is identical except
that it is treated as a warrior of the same hit dice; only
one set of duplicates may be
created for any given encounter. The rest of the wielder’s
equipment (beyond basic
clothing) is not cloned in this process. The duplicate
follows the orders of the master
 unless the master is slain. If the clones survive the combat
encounter they dissolve into
mist; what happens if the original dies before the duplicate
is up to the Storyteller...
46-47 Plant creatures Divine Protection - The wielder of the weapon must worship
the deity. Weapon grants a
+3 bonus on save rolls versus spells and powers of the bane
creature. Any damage
inflicted by the bane creature may be reduced by half on a
successful DC15 Fort save.
48-49 Fungi & Molds Terror - Upon striking the bane creature, even those normally
immune to fear must
succeed at a Willpower save versus a DC = 1d10+20 or the bane
creature must
immediately flee the area; running away from the weapon for
at least 1d6 rounds.
50-51 Insects & Paralysis - When this weapon strikes its bane, they must
succeed at a Willpower save
Spiders versus a DC of 1d20 +10 or they are immobilized for 1d4
rounds, + an additional round
for every +1 of the weapons attack bonus.
For the random discovery of magical items roll the most
appropriate type of die: +1 weapon = 1d20,
+2 weapon =1d8, +3 weapon =1d7,or +4 weapon =1d5 and modified by
the finder’s Luck. Weapons of +5 enchantment are too specific to their particular
creators and environments to be scattered about the game casually...
1) Bolts, +1
Quantity
Alignment: Neutral
Damage Type: Piercing
Item Size: Tiny
Ego DC 9
Attack Value: +1 (Rolled 55% for ammo
creation)
Damage: 1d6+1; grants at least +5ft to
each range category.
Chance to Recover: 55%
Critical Die: As Owner or.
Critical Table: As Owner or.
Fortitude Save: As Owner, or .
Reflex Save: As Owner, or fail
Willpower Save: As Owner, or .
Powers
Type ( 1 ) = One bolt has the power to cast
Comprehend Languages with a roll of 1d10+20.
Banes
Bane of Warriors - Summoning; when battling bane,
sword can summon reinforcements, which are a
creature type antithetical to the bane (per Storyteller’s
discretion) of total HD equal to half of wielder; each
bolt can summon 1/day upon impact with 50% chance
of success for duration 1d4 turns.
3) Two-handed Sword, +1
Alignment: Lawful
Damage Type: Slashing and piercing
Item Size: Medium
Reach: +5ft, wielder must roll 1d16 on
initiative checks
INTelligence: 7/ -1
Ego DC 8
Attack Value: +1 (Rolled a 29% for creation)
(1-hand) N/A
(2-hand) 1d10+1
Critical Die: As Owner or.
Critical Table: As Owner or. +1 step verses
dragons
Fortitude Save: As Owner, or +1
Reflex Save: As Owner, or fail
Willpower Save: As Owner, or +1
Special Purpose(s) : It can communicate with simple
urges a deep hatred for dragons, as well as an intense
desire to enforce the law. Any wielder who does not
share these ideals must make ego checks to draw and
use the weapon and its powers.
Powers
Type ( 1 ) = reads 1d6 languages
Bane of Dragons - The wielder’s critical threat range on attack rolls is increased
by +1.
2) Crossbow, +1
Alignment: Lawful
Damage Type: Piercing
Item Size: Small
Range: 85/ 165/ 245ft
INTelligence: 6 / -1
Ego DC 6
Attack Value: +1 (Rolled 46% for creation)
(1-hand) N/A
(2-hand) 1d6+1, 1d6+3 versus banes
Critical Die: As Owner or.
Critical Table: As Owner or.
Fortitude Save: As Owner, or +1
Reflex Save: As Owner, or fail
Willpower Save: As Owner, or +1
Special Purpose(s): Cannot communicate; has no
plans or desires.
Banes
Bane of Insects and Spiders - Grants a +2 bonus to
Damage rolls versus these creatures.
4) Arrows, +1
Quantity:
Alignment: Chaotic
Damage Type: Piercing
Item Size: Small
Ego DC 9
Attack Value: +1 (Rolled a 47% for creation)
Damage: 1d6+1; grants at least +5ft to
each range category.
Chance to Recover: 55%
Critical Die: As Owner or.
Critical Table: As Owner or.
Fortitude Save: As Owner, or +1
Reflex Save: As Owner, or fail
Willpower Save: As Owner, or +1
Special Purposes None
Powers
Type ( 1 ) = One arrow can cast the Locate Object 2/
day; casting check is 1d10+20.
Banes
5) Long Sword, +1
7) Long Sword, +1
Alignment: Neutral
Damage Type: Slashing and Piercing
Item Size: Small
Reach: Normal
INTelligence: 6/ -1
Ego DC 8
Attack Value: +1 (Rolled a 71% for creation)
(1-hand) 1d8+1
Critical Die: As Owner or...
Critical Table: As Owner or...
Fortitude Save: As Owner, or .+1
Reflex Save: As Owner, or fail
Willpower Save: As Owner, or +1
Special Purpose(s): Communicates with simple urges,
and wishes to be a warrior hermit, and anyone
wielding the sword who isn’t dedicated to doing the
same will have to make ego checks to access the
swords powers.
Powers
Type ( 1 ) = Detect Evil within 10ft. Casting check is
1d10+10, plus the wielder’s luck bonus.
Banes
Bane of Halflings - Wielder rolls a fortitude save
versus a DC of 12 whenever damaged by a
Halfling. Success means wielder only takes half
damage.
6) Hand Axe, +1
Alignment: Lawful
Damage Type: Slashing
Item Size: Small
Reach/Range: Normal, Thrown = 15/ 25/ 35ft
Recovery Chance: 55%
INTelligence: 4/ -2
Ego DC 6
Attack Value: +1 (Rolled 04% for creation)
(1-hand) 1d6+1
Critical Die: As Owner or.
Critical Table: As Owner or.
Fortitude Save: As Owner, or +1
Reflex Save: As Owner, or fail
Willpower Save: As Owner, or +1
Special Purpose(s): None, and it cannot communicate.
Powers
Alignment: Lawful
Damage Type: Slashing and piercing
Item Size: Small
Reach: Standard
INTelligence: 5/ -2
Ego DC 6
Attack Value: +1 (Rolled a 11% for creation)
(1-hand) 1d8+1
Critical Die: As Owner or.
Critical Table: As Owner or.
Fortitude Save: As Owner, or +1
Reflex Save: As Owner, or fail
Willpower Save: As Owner, or +1
Special Purpose(s): Has no ability to communicate,
nor any special desires, but it can deny the use of its
special powers to those it doesn’t like.
Powers
Type ( 1 ) = Detects water within 30 feet, beyond that
range they gain a +1 to search and spot checks.
8) Dagger, +1
Alignment: Neutral
Damage Type: Slashing and piercing
Item Size: Tiny
Reach/ Range: Normal / Thrown = 15/ 25/ 35ft
Recovery Chance: 55%
INTelligence: 3/ -3
Ego DC 5
Attack Value: +1 (Rolled a 40% for creation)
(1-hand) 1d4+1 thieves use 1d10+1
Critical Die: As Owner or.
Critical Table: As Owner or.
Fortitude Save: As Owner, or +1
Reflex Save: As Owner, or fail
Willpower Save: As Owner, or +1
Special Purpose(s): has no ability to communicate, 1
but has an intense desire not to take sides, any wielder with strong convictions of
any kind [lawful and chaotic creatures] will need to make ego checks to draw and
use this weapon and its powers.
Powers
Type ( 1 ) = Detects secret doors within 40ft.
Type ( 1 ) = Detects gold within 60ft.
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9) Sling Stones +1
Quantity:
Alignment: Lawful
Damage Type: Piercing
Item Size: Tiny
Ego DC 7
Attack Value: +1 (rolled 32% for creation.)
Damage: 1d4+1; adds at least +5ft to
each range category.
Chance to Recover: 55%
Critical Die: As Owner or...
Critical Table: As Owner or.
Fortitude Save: As Owner, or +1
Reflex Save: As Owner, or fail
Willpower Save: As Owner, or +1
11) Short Sword, +1
10) Sling Stones, +1
Quantity:
Alignment: Chaotic
Damage Type: Piercing
Item Size: Tiny
Ego DC 11
Attack Value: +1 (Rolled 77% for creation)
Damage: 1d4+1; always grants at least
+5ft to each range category, see
banes.
Chance to Recover 55%
Critical Die: As Owner or.
Critical Table: As Owner or.
Fortitude Save: As Owner, or +1
Reflex Save: As Owner, or fail
Willpower Save: As Owner, or +1
Powers
Type ( 1 ) = One stone of the bunch can obscure
surroundings with 20ft globe of darkness at will.
Banes
Bane of Golems and animated objects - Unerring
throw, only against bane, the stones gain an additional
5ft bonus to each range category and always returns to
the attacker’s hand when thrown or fired. Uses the
attacker’s normal missile fire attack roll but includes
their Strength modifier to damage.
Bane of Wizards - Hunter; stones can detect wizards
within 100 ft, even if invisible or otherwise concealed,
and can overcome magical defenses against detection
as if with a +10 Will save or spell check.
Bane of Serpents - Grants +1 to damage.
Alignment: Neutral
Damage Type: Slashing and Piercing
Item Size: Tiny
Reach: Standard
INTelligence: 5 / -2
Ego DC 6
Attack Value: +1 (Rolled a 23% for creation)
(1-hand) 1d6+1
Critical Die: As Owner or.
Critical Table: As Owner or.
Fortitude Save: As Owner, or +1
Reflex Save: As Owner, or fail
Willpower Save: As Owner, or -1
Special Purpose(s): +1 Short sword: Cowardly, the
sword’s dearest wish is to avoid conflict, but has
no means of communication. Owner must make
an ego check to draw the weapon from scabbard.
Wielder has -1 on Willpower saves vs. fear.
Powers
Type ( 1 ) = Detect Magic once per day with a casting 1
check of 1d10 +20.
12) Long Sword, +1
Alignment: Neutral
Damage Type: Slashing and piercing
Item Size: Small
Reach: Standard
INTelligence: 6 / -1
Ego DC 7
Attack Value: +1 (Rolled a 49% for creation)
(1-hand) 1d8+1
Critical Die: As Owner or.
Critical Table: As Owner or.
Fortitude Save: As Owner, or +1
Reflex Save: As Owner, or fail
Willpower Save: As Owner, or +1
Special Purpose(s) : communicates with empathy; the
sword wishes to be a warrior hermit. |
Powers
Type ( 1 ) = Globe of darkness with a 20ft radius.
This is a constant effect that may be turned on or off
by the wielder. with the Sword’s permission.
13) Two-handed Sword, +1
15) Short Bow, +1
Special Purpose(s): Uses simple urges to relate desire to live as a warrior hermit.
Powers
Type ( 1 ) = Obscure surroundings with 20ft globe of darkness at will.
Bane of Goblinoids - Defender; wielder gains a +2 AC bonus when defending against
goblinoid attacks
Alignment: Chaotic
Damage Type: Lashing and Piercing
Item Size: Medium
Reach: +5ft, wielder must roll 1d16 on
initiative checks
INTelligence: 6/ -1
Ego DC 7
Attack Value: +1 (Rolled a 08% forcreation)
(1-hand) N/A
(2-hand) 1d10+1
Critical Die: As Owner or...
Critical Table: As Owner or.
Fortitude Save: As Owner, or +1
Reflex Save: As Owner, or fail
Willpower Save: As Owner, or +1
Special Purpose(s): No desires or communication
Powers
Type ( 1 ) = Detects Evil 1x/ day with a casting
check of 1d10+20.
14) Short Bow, +1
Alignment: Neutral
Damage Type: Piercing
Item Size: Small
Range: 55/ 105/ 155ft
INTelligence: 6/ -1
Ego DC 8
Attack Value: +1 (Rolled 58% for creation.)
(2-hand) 1d6+1
Critical Die: As Owner or.
Critical Table: As Owner or.
Fortitude Save: As Owner, or +1
Reflex Save: As Owner, or fail
Willpower Save: As Owner, or +1
Alignment: Chaotic
Damage Type: Piercing
Item Size: Small
Range: 55/ 105/ 155ft
INTelligence: 8/ -1
Ego DC 8
Attack Value: +1 (Rolled a 52% for creation)
(1-hand) N/A
(2-hand) 1d6+1
Critical Die: As Owner or.
Critical Table: As Owner or.
Fortitude Save: As Owner, or +1
Reflex Save: As Owner, or fail
Willpower Save: As Owner, or +1
Special Purpose(s): Communicates with simple
urges, has a desire to dominate all others. and a
total hatred for undead creatures.
Powers
Type ( 1 ) = Detect Magic 1/ day with a casting 1
check of 1d10+20.
Banes
Bane of Undead = Shattering blow; on a critical hit,
arrows inflict an additional 1d10 damage. So, the
ammunition fired from this bow can cause critical
hits to undead creatures, but normal ammunition
may not be recovered.
16)Dagger, +1
Alignment: Chaotic
Damage Type: Slashing and Piercing
Item Size: Tiny
Reach / Range: Normal / Thrown = 15/ 25/ 35ft
Recovery Chance: 55%
INTelligence: 6/ -1
Ego DC 7
Attack Value: +1 (Rolled 14% for creation.)
(1-hand) 1d4+1; thieves use 1d10+1
Critical Die: As Owner or.
Critical Table: As Owner or.
Fortitude Save: As Owner, or +1
Reflex Save: As Owner, or fail
Willpower Save: As Owner, or +1
Special Purpose(s): No communication or special
interests.
Powers
Type ( 1 ) = Detects Magic 1/ day with casting check
of 1d10+20.
Banes
17) Battle Axe, +1
19) Long Sword, +1
Alignment: Neutral
Damage Type: Slashing
Item Size: Small
Reach: Normal
INTelligence: 3/ -3
Ego DC 6
Attack Value: +1 (Rolled 79% for creation)
(1-hand) 1d10+1
(2-hand) 2d6+1
Critical Die: As Owner or.
Critical Table: As Owner or.
Fortitude Save: As Owner, or +1
Reflex Save: As Owner, or fail
Willpower Save: As Owner, or +1
Special Purpose(s): Uses simple urges to relate the
desire become one with nature and to spill the blood
of no man....
Powers
Type ( 1 ) = When found, reads 1d6 random languages.
Type ( 2 ) = Armor-breaker. Critical hits destroy the
opponent’s armor, in addition to other effects.
18) Arrows , +1
Quantity:
Alignment: Lawful
Damage Type: Piercing
Item Size: Small
Ego DC 9
Attack Value: +1 (Rolled 58% for creation)
Damage: 1d6+1; grants at least +5ft to
each range category; see Banes.
Chance to Recover: 55%
Critical Die: As Owner or.
Critical Table: As Owner or.
Fortitude Save: As Owner, or +1
Reflex Save: As Owner, or fail
Willpower Save: As Owner, or +1
Powers
Type ( 1 ) = One of the arrows has the ability to cast
Locate Object 2/ day with casting check of 1d10+20.
Banes
Bane of Undead - Unerring throw; only against bane,
arrows can be thrown up to 60ft and always returns to
the attacker’s hand; when thrown, it uses attacker’s
normal missile fire attack roll but includes his
Strength modifier to damage. If fired from bow, add
an additional 5ft to each range increment.
Alignment: Chaotic
Damage Type: Slashing and piercing
Item Size: Small
Reach: Standard
INTelligence: 6/ -1
Ego DC 10
Attack Value: +1 (Rolled a 90% for creation)
(1-hand) 1d8+1
Critical Die: As Owner or.
Critical Table: As Owner or.
Fortitude Save: As Owner, or +1
Reflex Save: As Owner, or fail
Willpower Save: As Owner, or +1
Special Purpose(s) : Uses empathy to communicate
extreme avarice and wants to steal things at all costs.
Its desire to hunt and kill Elves is so strong that it
grants wielder a special power.
Powers
Type ( 1 ) = Detect traps within 50ft.
Type ( 1 ) = wielder understands 1d6 random
languages, determined when sword is found.
Type ( 2 ) = Enhances wielder’s Strength by +4 while
using the sword to kill elves.
Banes
Bane of Elves - Any wound this weapon inflicts upon
an elf continues to bleed 1 cumulative point of
damage each round. Only magic healing will close up
these wounds. So, wounding an elf 3 times means
they bleed 3pts/ round.
20) Short Sword, +1
Alignment: Lawful
Damage Type: Slashing and piercing
Item Size: Small
Reach: Normal
INTelligence: 8/ -1
Ego DC 8
Attack Value: +1 (Rolled a 32% for creation)
(1-hand) N/A
(2-hand) 1d6+1
Critical Die: As Owner or.
Critical Table: As Owner or.
Fortitude Save: As Owner, or +1
Reflex Save: As Owner, or fail
Willpower Save: As Owner, or +1
Special Purpose(s): This sword is a champion of the downtrodden and the weak.
1) Spear, +2
Alignment: Chaotic
Damage Type: Piercing
Item Size: Large
Reach: Normal
INTelligence: 11
PERsonality 7/ -1
Ego DC 15
Attack Value: +2 (Rolled 91% for weapon
creation) See Banes.
(1-hand) N/A
(2-hand) 1d8+2, Double damage on a
mounted charge, or set to
receive a charge.
Critical Die: As Owner or...
Critical Table: As Owner or...
Fortitude Save: As Owner, or +2
Reflex Save: As Owner, or fail
Willpower Save: As Owner, or +1
Special Purpose(s): Communicates with
empathy has a strong desire to defend against the
incursions of Law, and to destroy the worlds
kingdoms one by one.
Powers
Type ( 1 ) = Detects sloping passages within 20ft.
Type ( 1 ) = Comprehend Languages 1/day, with
a casting check of 1d10+20.
Type ( 1 ) = Detects Good within 40ft
Type ( 2 ) = Crippler. Always roll critical hits as
warrior of one level higher than wielder.
Banes
Bane of Dwarves - Unerring throw, only against
bane, spear can be thrown with a 60ft range, and
always returns to the attacker’s hand. When
thrown, it uses attacker’s normal missile fire
attack roll but includes his Strength modifier to
damage.
Bane of Humans - Grants +1 attack bonus.
(Weapon only counts as +2 magic weapon for
overcoming damage resistance, etc.)
Bane of Wizards - Banishment; with a successful
hit, spear sends bane back to its native plane or
lair (Willpower save to resist vs. DC 16)
2) Crossbow, +2
Alignment: Neutral
Damage Type: Piercing
Item Size: Small
Range: 90/ 170/ 250ft
INTelligence: 10
PERsonality: 11
Ego DC 17
Attack Value: +3 or more (Rolled 94% for
weapon creation) See Banes.
(2-hand) 1d6+2
Critical Die: As Owner or.
Critical Table: As Owner or.
Fortitude Save: As Owner, or +2
Reflex Save: As Owner, or fail
Willpower Save: As Owner, or +2
Special Purpose(s): Empathically communicates a
desire to bring Balance to two specific locations.
Powers
Type ( 1 ) = Detects good within 30ft.
Type ( 2 ) = Thunder Strike. In place of an attack,
the wielder may strike the ground to create a
resounding boom of thunder. All enemies within
40ft take 1d8 points of sonic damage (no save).
Type ( 2 ) = Precise strike. Additional +1 to
attack rolls; only counts a s+2 to overcome
damage resistance, etc..
Banes
Bane of Undead - Sends wielder into berserker
frenzy against Undead creatures on a failed ego
check, wielder gains +4 Strength and Stamina for
2d6 rounds, then is exhausted at -4 Strength and
Stamina for 1d6 turns thereafter
Bane of Wizards - Grants +1 attack bonus.
(Only counts as +2 magic weapon for overcoming
damage resistance, etc.)
Bane of all Elemental creatures - Death dealer;
when bane is struck, it must make a Fort save
(DC = 1d20+10) or creature dies instantly.
Bane of Goblinoids - Extended critical threat
range; attacker scores critical hit against bane at 1
greater result on the die (e.g., if normally score
critical hits on a 20, now score on a 19-20, etc.)
3) Dagger, +2
4) Two-handed sword, +2
Alignment: Lawful
Damage Type: Slashing and Piercing
Item Size: Tiny
Reach / Range: Normal; Thrown = 20/ 30/ 40ft
Recovery Chance: 60%
INTelligence: 11
PERsonality: 7/ -1
Ego DC 19
Attack Value: +2 or more (Rolled a 93% for
weapons creation) See Banes.
(1-hand) 1d4+2/ thieves use 1d10+2
Critical Die: As Owner or...
Critical Table: As Owner or.
Fortitude Save: As Owner, or +2
Reflex Save: As Owner, or fail
Willpower Save: As Owner, or +1
Special Purpose(s): Communicates with Empathy,
desires to punish murderers and slay chaotic dragons.
Powers
Type ( 1 ) = Detects gold within 30 feet.
Type ( 1 ) = Detects water within 50 feet.
Type ( 1 ) = Detects traps within 70 feet.
Type ( 2 ) = Shock blade. Inflict an additional 1d4
electrical damage with every strike, doubled to 2d4 if
opponent wears metal armor, is in water, or is composed
of metal (such as a golem or living statue).
Type ( 3 ) = Shift planes. The wielder can shift to an
adjacent plane 1/day, arriving in the position which
corresponds to their current position. There is a 10%
chance that the dagger also allows them to take along up
to 1d4+1 allies with each plane shift.
Banes
Bane of Trolls - Ability score drain; the dagger inflicts
normal damage plus 1d4 points of Strength score drain
per hit against bane.
Bane of Lycanthropes - Gains +1 to attack and damage.
(Counts as +3 weapon for overcoming damage
resistance, etc. of these creatures.)
Bane of Golems and animated objects - Summoning;
when battling bane, sword can summon reinforcements,
which are a creature type antithetical to the bane (per
judge’s discretion) of total HD equal to half of wielder;
sword can summon 1/day with 50% chance of success
for duration 1d4 turns.
Bane of Goblinoids - Gains +1 to attacks. (Weapon only
counts as +2 magic weapon for overcoming damage
resistance, etc.)
Bane of Giants - Gains +2 attack bonus. (Weapon only
counts as +2 magic weapon for overcoming damage
resistance, etc.)
Alignment: Neutral
Damage Type: Slashing and Piercing
Item Size: Medium
Reach: +5ft, and must use 1d16 for
initiative rolls.
INTelligence: 8/ -1
PERsonality: 13/ +1
Ego DC 15
Attack Value: +2 (Rolled 95% for weapon
creation)
(1-hand) N/A
(2-hand) 1d10+2
Critical Die: As Owner or.
Critical Table: As Owner or.
Fortitude Save: As Owner, or +2
Reflex Save: As Owner, or fail
Willpower Save: As Owner, or +3
Special Purpose(s): Communicates with speech. The
sword has a desire to become one with nature, a
compulsion to slay one lawful creature for every
chaotic creature slain, and vice versa and to act as a
mediator, bridging understanding between enemies.
Powers
Type ( 1 ) = Sheds light at will; 20ft radius.
Type ( 2 ) = Armor-breaker. On critical hit, victim’s
armor is destroyed, in addition to other effects.
Type ( 3 ) = Resistance. Weapon grants resistance to
certain forms of attack. The wielder ignores the first 3
points of damage from that form of attack each round,
and gains a +1 bonus to saving throws against that form
of damage. Roll 1d10, once, when the weapon is found
to determine the form of attack: (1) fire, (2) cold,
(3) acid, (4) lightning, (5) poison, (6) drowning,
(7) falling, (8) slashing, (9) piercing, (10) bludgeoning.
Banes
Bane of Clerics - Neutralization; after a direct hit,
sword prevents bane from using one of its natural
powers (determined by Storyteller) for one full day; if
bane does not have any specific natural powers.
Bane of Naga - Grants additional +2 points of damage.
Bane of Demons - Summoning; when battling bane,
sword can summon reinforcements, which are a
creature type antithetical to the bane (per Storyteller’s
discretion) of total HD equal to half of wielder. This
power may be used 1/day with 50% chance of success
for duration 1d4 turns.
Bane of Lycanthropes - Painful wound; sword inflicts
an additional 1d4 damage to bane.
5) Bolts, +2
Quantity:
Alignment:
Damage Type:
Item Size:
Ego DC
Attack Value:
Damage:
Chance to Recover:
Critical Die:
Critical Table:
Fortitude Save:
Reflex Save:
Willpower Save:
Lawful
Piercing
Tiny
16
+2 or more (Rolled 91% for Creation.) See Banes
1d6+2; always grants at least +10 ft to each range category.
60%
As Owner or..
As Owner or.
As Owner, or +2
As Owner, or fail
As Owner, or +2
Powers
Type ( 1 ) = One bolt has the ability to detect traps within 50ft.
Type ( 2 ) = One bolt has Energy mimic. When owner is attacked by any form of
energy attack (e.g., fire, cold, force, electricity, etc.), the wielder may attempt
to capture the energy within the bolt. Make an attack roll. (This is not actually
an attack, but reflects the bolt’s ability. Note that it does not prevent the
wielder from taking damage; attempt saves as normal per the spell effect.) If the
attack roll exceeds the spell check DC of the energy effect, the wielder captures
that effect. He may unleash an identical effect on a successful strike with this
bolt at some point within the next 24 hours. Once unleashed, the effect is lost.
The bolt only retains the most recent captured effect._____________________
Type ( 2 ) = One bolt has the Throwing item power. Bolt can be thrown up to 20ft to
make a ranged attack. It always returns to its owner’s hand after a throw; however,
this bolt also gains an additional 5ft to each range category when fired, but is
subject to normal recovery rules.
Bane of Sphinxes - Grants +1 to both attacks and damage. (Counts as +3 weapon vs.
bane.)______
Bane of Undead - Berserker fury when facing undead; ego check or wielder gains +4
Strength and Stamina for 2d6 rounds, then is exhausted at -4 Strength and Stamina
for 1d6 turns thereafter.
Bane of Chaotic creatures - Shattering strike; on a critical hit, bolt inflicts an
additional 1d10 damage. Bane of Undead - Great fortitude - When confronted by the
weapon’s bane, the wielder is granted a +4 bonus to their Stamina score. This may
increase the wielder’s Fortitude save and grant bonus hit points and these bonus
hit points are lost first. When the bane is defeated the wielder suffers a -4
penalty to their Stamina score for as long as they were subject to the previous
bonus.
6) Long Sword, +2
Alignment:
Damage Type:
Item Size:
Reach:
INTelligence:
PERsonality:
Ego DC
Attack Value:
(1-hand)
Critical Die:
Critical Table:
Fortitude Save:
Reflex Save:
Willpower Save:
Chaotic
Slashing and Piercing
Small
Normal
11
12
16
+2 ( Rolled 95% for weapon creation.)
1d8+2
As Owner; See banes.
As Owner or.
As Owner, or +2
As Owner, or fail
As Owner, or +2
Special Purpose(s): Communicates with speech; desire to slay lawful creatures so
strong that it acts as bane against them, as well as a desire to punish interlopers
and those who interfere with the swords goals. For those who agree with the sword
it has a desire to reward the ambitious at all costs.
Powers
Type ( 1 ) = Wielder granted infravision 120ft.
Type ( 2 ) = Holy brand. Inflicts an additional +1d4 damage against unholy
creatures.
Type ( 2 ) = Weapon-breaker. On any critical hit, the opponent’s weapon is
destroyed, in addition to other effects. If the creature has natural weapons, they
are maimed (e.g., claws are broken, teeth are shattered, etc.).
Oozes, slimes, & puddings - Divine Protection -Upon a failed ego check, the weapon
imposes a -2 penalty to the armor class, attack, damage, and save rolls upon the
bane creatures as well as for the use of their spells and other abilities.____
Bane of Dragons - Banishment; with a successful hit, sword sends bane back to its
native plane or lair: DC= 1d20+10 Willpower save to
resist.___________________________
Bane of Demons - Painful wound; sword inflicts an additional 1d4 damage to
bane.__________________
Bane of Serpents - Extended critical threat range; attacker scores critical hit
against bane at 1 greater result on the die (e.g., if normally score critical hits
on a 20; now score on a 19-20, etc.)
Bane of Lawful creatures - Unerring throw; only against bane, sword can be thrown
with a 60ft range, and always returns to the attacker’s hand; when thrown, it uses
attacker’s normal missile fire attack roll but includes his Strength modifier to
damage.___________________________________________
Banes
Banes
7) Mace, +2 8) Javelin, +2
Alignment: Lawful
Damage Type: Piercing
Item Size: Medium
Range: 40/ 70/ 100ft
Recovery Chance 60%
INTelligence: 13/ +1
PERsonality: 8/ -1
Ego DC 15
Attack Value: +2 or more
(Rolled 96% for
creation.) See
Banes.
(1-hand) Thrown = 1d6+2
(2-hand) As spear = 2d4+2
Critical Die: As Owner or, see
Banes.
Critical Table: As Owner or...
Fortitude Save: As Owner, or +2
Reflex Save: As Owner, or fail
Willpower Save: As Owner, or +1
Special Purpose(s): Uses speech to
communicate the desires to punish evil
doers, jail the guilty, and build the
world’s greatest city.
Powers
Type ( 1 ) = Locate object 2/ day with
casting check of 1d10+20.
Type ( 1 ) = Speaks thieves’ cant.
Type ( 1 ) = Detects Invisible 1/ day
with casting check of 1d10+20.
Type ( 1 ) = Grants wielder 120ft
infravision.
Type ( 3 ) = Magic resistance. All
spells directed specifically at the
wielder suffer a -2 spell check penalty.
Banes
Bane of Dragons - Extended critical
threat range; attacker scores critical hit
against bane at 1 greater result on the
die (e.g., if normally score critical hits
on a 20; now score on a 19-20, etc.)
Bane of Golems and animated objects
- Grants +1 attack bonus. (Weapon
only counts as +2 magic weapon for
overcoming damage resistance, etc.)
Bane of Fey Creatures - Defender;
wielder gains a +2 AC bonus when
defending against attacks from the bane.
Alignment: Lawful
Damage Type: Bludgeoning
Item Size: Small
Reach: Normal
INTelligence: 11
PERsonality: 10
Ego DC 15
Attack Value: +2 (Rolled a 92% for
weapon creation.)
(1-hand) 1d6+2; See Banes
(2-hand)) 2d4+2; See Banes
Critical Die: As Owner or see Banes.
Critical Table: As Owner or.
Fortitude Save: As Owner, or .+2
Reflex Save: As Owner, or fail
Willpower Save: As Owner, or +2
Special Purpose(s): Uses empathy to
communicate its deep desire to punish
evildoers and its desire to slay chaotic dragons
is so great that it grants powers to fight such
creatures to those who are willing to
cooperate.
Powers
Type ( 1 ) = Detects evil witin 30ft.
Type ( 3 ) = Regeneration. As long as they
wield this weapon in hand, the wielder
regenerates 1 point of damage each round.
Banes
Bane of Gods - Bleeding wounds; weapon’s
wounds against bane continue to bleed, and
inflicting an additional 1 hp of damage
(cumulative) per round after hit until magically
healed, so a bane hit by 3 successive attacks
from the sword takes 3 hit points of damage per
round thereafter.
Bane of Giants - Grants additional +2 points of
damage.
Bane of Serpents - Festering wound; sword
inflicts an additional 1d6 damage to bane, then
another 1d4 damage on following round.
Bane of Undead - Death dealer; when bane is
struck, it must make a Fort save (DC = 1d20
+10) or die instantly. How this is interpreted
is entirely up to the Storyteller; but if this thing
can kill a god and grants regeneration, then
maybe it can bring the dead back to life.
Bane of Chaotic Dragons - Extended critical
threat range; attacker scores critical hit against
bane at 1 greater result on the die (e.g., if
normally score critical hits on a 20; now score
on a 19-20, etc.)
1) Short Sword, +3
Alignment:
Damage Type:
Item Size:
Reach:
INTelligence:
PERsonality:
LUCK:
Ego DC
Attack Value:
(1-hand)
Critical Die:
Critical Table:
Fortitude Save:
Reflex Save:
Willpower Save:
Lawful
Slashing and Piercing
Small
Normal
11
13/ +1
14/ +1
19
+3 or more (Rolled 97%, and 15% for creation) See Banes.
1d6+3 Varies by target..
As Owner or.
As Owner or.
As Owner, or +3
As Owner, or fail
As Owner, or +4
Special Purpose(s): Communicates telepathically, and demands that its wielder
attempt to jail the guilty. It has a desire to slay demons that is so intense that
it grants powers to its wielder.
Powers
Type ( 2 ) = Weapon-breaker. On any critical hit, the opponent’s weapon is
destroyed, in addition to other effects. If the creature has natural weapons, they
are maimed (e.g., claws are broken, teeth are shattered, etc.).__________________
Type ( 2 ) = Flame brand. Ignite in flame 3/day. Duration 6 rounds. Inflicts
additional 1d6 damage and ignites targets (Ref save to avoid; DC =
8)._________________________________________
Type ( 2 ) = Holy brand. Inflicts an additional +1d4 damage against unholy
creatures.
Type ( 3 ) = Turn invisible. Up to 1d3 times per day, (Rolled when weapon is found)
the wielder can turn invisible for a duration of 1d4 turns. The invisibility
vanishes immediately if the wielder attacks.
Bane of Demons - Death dealer; when bane is struck, it must make a Fort save DC =
25 or die instantly.____________________________
Bane of a specifically named Undead Creature. The weapon causes a painful wound;
inflicting an additional 1d4 damage to this specific
creature.____________________________________________
Bane of Orcs - Extended critical threat range; attacker scores critical hit against
bane at 1 greater result on the die (e.g., if normally score critical hits on a 20;
now score on a 19-20, etc.)
Bane of Fey creatures - Summoning; when battling bane, sword can summon
reinforcements, which are a creature type antithetical to the bane (per
Storyteller’s discretion) of total HD equal to half of wielder; sword can summon
1/day with 50% chance of success for duration 1d4 turns.
Bane of Undead - Gain additional +1 to attacks and damage. (Counts as +4 magic
weapon for overcoming damage resistance,
etc.)_________________________________________________
Bane of Giants - Unreasoning hatred; sword urges wielder to attack bane at every
opportunity (ego check to resist this urge.)
2) Sling stones, +3
Quantity:
Alignment: Chaotic
Damage Type: Piercing
Item Size: Tiny
Ego DC 15
Attack Value: +3 or more (Rolled
97% for creation)
See Banes.
Damage: 1d4+3; grants at
least a +15 ft bonus
to range categories;
see powers.
Chance to Recover: 30% return, or 65%
Critical Die: As Owner or.
Critical Table: As Owner or.
Fortitude Save: As Owner, or +3
Reflex Save: As Owner, or fail
Willpower Save: As Owner, or +3
Powers
Type ( 2 ) = One stone has the Armor-
breaker power. On any critical hit, the
opponent’s armor is destroyed, in addition
to other effects.
Type ( 2 ) = One stone has the Throwing
Item power. Stone can be thrown up to
20ft to make a ranged attack. It always
returns to its owner’s hand after a throw; if
fired from sling grants an additional +5ft to
each range category. _
Type ( 3 ) = One stone has the Resistance
power. Stone grants resistance to certain
forms of attack. The wielder ignores the
first 3 points of damage from that form of
attack each round, and gains a +1 bonus to
saving throws against that form of damage.
Roll 1d10, once, when the stone is found to
determine the form of attack: (1) fire,
(2) cold, (3) acid, (4) lightning, (5) poison,
(6) drowning, (7) falling, (8) slashing,
(9) piercing, (10) bludgeoning.
Banes 2
Bane of Demons - Grants additional +1
Attack bonus. (Only counts as +3 magic
weapon for overcoming damage resistance,
etc.)
Bane of Thieves - Berserker fury when
facing bane; ego check or wielder gains +4
Strength and Stamina for 2d6 rounds, then
is exhausted at -4 Strength and Stamina for
1d6 turns thereafter.
Banes
3) Long Sword, +3
Alignment: Chaotic
Damage Type: Slashing and Piercing
Item Size: Small
Reach: Normal
INTelligence: 11
PERsonality: 10
LUCK: 14/ +1
Ego DC 18
Attack Value: +3 or more (Rolled 98%
for creation) See Banes.
(1-hand) 1d8+3
Critical Die: As Owner or.
Critical Table: As Owner or.
Fortitude Save: As Owner, or +3
Reflex Save: As Owner, or fail
Willpower Save: As Owner, or +3
Special Purpose(s): Uses telepathy to speak of its
wish to slay lawful outsiders*; this desire is so
strong that it grants special power to those who
cooperate. *Outsiders = from anywhere other
than the Prime Material Plane.
Powers
Type ( 1 ) = When found, reads 1d6 randomly
determined languages.
Type ( 2 ) = Vorpal blade. On any critical hit, the
wielder automatically decapitates enemy, causing
instant death.
Type ( 3 ) = Turn invisible. Up to 1d3 times per
day, rolled when weapon is found, the wielder
can turn invisible for a duration of 1d4 turns. The
invisibility vanishes immediately if the wielder
attacks.
Banes
Bane of Lawful Outsiders - Banishment; with a
successful hit, sword sends bane back to its
native plane or lair (Will save to resist vs.
DC 22)
Bane of Serpents - Additional +1 attack bonus.
(Only counts as +3 magic weapon for overcoming
damage resistance, etc.)
Bane of Giants - Grants +1 bonus to attacks and
damage. (Counts as +4 magic weapon for
overcoming damage resistance, etc.)
Bane of a specifically named Fey Creature -
Hunter; sword can detect bane creature within
100ft, even if invisible or otherwise concealed,
and can overcome magical defenses against
detection as if with a +10 Will save or spell
check.
4) Two-handed Sword, +3
Alignment:
Damage Type:
Item Size:
Reach:
INTelligence:
PERsonality:
LUCK:
Ego DC
Attack Value:
(1-hand)
(2-hand)
Critical Die:
Critical Table:
Fortitude Save:
Reflex Save:
Willpower Save:
Lawful
Slashing and Piercing
Medium
+5ft, and must use 1d16 for initiative rolls.
9
17/ +2
10
22
+3 (Rolled 97% for creation)
N/A
1d10+3; See Banes.
As Owner or...
As Owner or.
As Owner, or +3
As Owner, or fail
As Owner, or +5
Special Purpose(s): Uses telepathy to communicate its need to punish evildoers; but
its desire to vanquish chaotic creatures is so great that it will grant a special
power to creatures that will help accomplish this goal.
Powers
Type ( 1 ) = Detects gold within 60ft.
Type ( 1 ) = Can read any non-magical map at will.
Type ( 2 ) = Eviscerator. When rolling damage, the wielder rolls an additional
damage die every time they roll the highest result on a die. If the wielder rolls a
“10” on the damage die, another 1d10 is rolled and added to the damage result. If
that second 1d10 produces another “10”, then a third d10 is rolled, and so on.
Type ( 2 ) = Great strength. Wielder’s Strength is increased by +4 when wielding
this blade.
Type ( 2 ) = Holy brand. Inflicts an additional +1d4 damage against unholy
creatures.
Type ( 3 ) = Weapon-breaker. On any critical hit, the opponent’s weapon is
destroyed, in addition to other effects. If the creature has natural weapons, they
are maimed (e.g., claws are broken, teeth are shattered, etc.).
Bane of Chaotic Creatures - Banishment; with a successful hit, sword sends bane
back to its native plane or lair (Will save to resist vs. DC 11)____________
Bane of Earth Elementals - Grants +2 damage.
Bane of Serpents - Beacon of fury; sword attempts to persuade everyone that it can
communicate with to attack the bane under any circumstances (ego check for wielder
and potentially others)_____________________
Bane of Fey Creatures - Defender; wielder gains a +2 AC bonus when defending
against attacks from the bane. Bane of Thieves - Hardiness; when taking damage from
the bane, wielder can make a Fort save (DC15); success means the attack inflicts
only half damage.
Banes
5) Spear, +3
Alignment: Lawful
Damage Type: Piercing
Item Size: Medium
Reach: Normal
Range: 25/ 35/ 45ft
INTelligence: 11
PERsonality: 14/ +1
LUCK: 14/ +1
Ego DC 25
Attack Value: +3 (Rolled 99% for creation.)
(1-hand) N/A
(2-hand) 1d6+3
Critical Die: 1d30
Critical Table: U
Fortitude Save: As Owner, or +3
Reflex Save: As Owner, or fail
Willpower Save: As Owner, or +4
Special Purpose(s): Communicates with both speech and telepathy and has a desire to
jail
the guilty, but its need to kill demons so intense that it grants a special power
to those who
cooperate with the blade.
 Powers
Type ( 1 ) = Detect Magic 2/ day with casting check of 1d10+20
Type ( 1 ) = Detects gold within 40ft.
Type ( 1 ) = Speaks thieves’ cant.
Type ( 2 ) = Cleave. Each time an enemy is slain with this weapon, the wielder
automatically receive another attack (but cannot move). Note that certain
bloodthirsty
weapons may attempt to force the wielder to attack an ally on a failed ego check.
Type ( 2 ) = Flame tongue. Launch jet of flame 1/day. Jet is cone, 40ft long and
10ft wide
at end. All within take 2d6 damage and may catch on fire (Ref save to avoid; DC =
16).
Type ( 3 ) = Demon-binding. With any successful strike against a demon or other
extra-planar creature, the target must succeed at a DC 20 Will save or be bound to
its
current exact location for 1d4 turns. It cannot take any steps or teleport out
unless this
effect is magically dispelled.
Type ( 3 ) = Magic resistance. All spells directed specifically at the wielder
suffer a -2
spell check penalty.
Type ( 3 ) = Un-dead touch. The weapon scores critical hits as an undead creature,
rolling
1d30 on critical table U whenever a critical hit is scored.
Banes
Bane of Demons - Grants +1 point of damage.
Bane of Naga - Berserker fury when facing bane; ego check or wielder gains +4
Strength
and Stamina for 2d6 rounds, then is exhausted at -4 Strength and Stamina for 1d6
turns
thereafter.
Bane of Giants - Defender; wielder gains a +2 AC bonus when defending against
attacks
from the bane.
Bane of Unicorns - Unreasoning hatred; spear urges wielder to attack bane at every
opportunity (Succeed vs ego check)
Bane of Goblinoids - Berserker fury when facing bane; ego check or wielder gains +4
Strength and Stamina for 2d6 rounds, then is exhausted at -4 Strength and Stamina
for 1d6
turns thereafter.
Bane of Goblinoids - Ability score drain; spear inflicts normal damage plus 1d4
points of
ability score drain per hit against bane; determine ability score when spear is
discovered;
roll 1d6: (1) Strength, (2) Stamina, (3) Agility, (4) Personality, (5) Intelligence
(6) Luck
6) Battle Axe, +3
Alignment:
Damage Type
Item Size:
Reach:
INTelligence:
PERsonality:
LUCK:
Chaotic
Slashing
Medium
Normal
13/ +1
19/ +4
Ego DC 28
Attack Value: +3 or more (Rolled 97% for sword creation) Usually at least
+5; See Banes.
(1-hand) 1d10+3
(2-hand) 2d6+3
Critical Die: As Owner or...
Critical Table: As Owner or.
Fortitude Save: As Owner, or +3
Reflex Save: As Owner, or fail
Willpower Save: As Owner, or +4
Special Purpose(s): Telepathically transmits its need to acquire wealth through
theft; but its desire to slay lawful
outsiders is so great that it grants a special power to those who go along with its
plans. *Outsiders = from a Plane
other than the Prime Material Plane.
Powers
Type ( 2 ) = Great strength. Wielder’s Strength is increased by +4 while wielding
blade.
Type ( 2 ) = Medusa s touch. A creature struck by this weapon must make a Fort
save (DC= 1d20+10) or be turned
to stone permanently.
Type ( 2 ) = Regenerator. When wielding this weapon, the wielder’s natural rate of
healing is doubled. In addition,
the wielder recovers twice as many hit points as usual whenever a cleric lays hands
upon them.
Type ( 2 ) = Whirlwind strike. Instead of making their normal attack, the wielder
can make two attacks in a single
round, but rolls 1d10 for each attack instead of 1d20. They apply their normal
attack bonus, but critical hits are not
possible when attacking in this manner
Type ( 3 ) = Precise strike. Additional +2 bonus to attack rolls. For penetrating
damage resistance and striking
targets, etc. this is still only a +3 magical weapon.
Banes
Bane of Lawful Outsiders - Berserker fury when facing bane; ego check or wielder
gains +4 Strength and Stamina for 2d6 rounds, then is exhausted at -4 Strength and
Stamina for 1d6 turns thereafter.__________________________________________
Bane of Dwarves - Neutralization; after a direct hit, sword prevents bane from
using one of its natural powers (determined by Storyteller) for one full day; if
bane does not have any specific natural powers (e.g., if bane is “men”), sword
gives victim a cumulative -1 attack modifier for every direct hit (fades after one
day)___________
Bane of Goblinoids - Summoning; when battling bane, axe can summon reinforcements,
which are a creature type antithetical to the bane (per Storyteller’s discretion)
of total HD equal to half of wielder; the axe can summon 1/day with 50% chance of
success for duration 1d4 turns.
Bane of Undead - Additional +2 bonus to attack rolls. (Only counts as +3 magic
weapon for overcoming damage
resistance,
etc.)______________________________________________________________________________
______________________
Bane of Thieves - Additional +1 bonus to attack rolls. (Only counts as +3 magic
weapon for overcoming damage resistance,
etc.)______________________________________________________________________________
______________________
7) Dagger, +3
Alignment: Chaotic
Damage Type: Slashing and Piercing
Item Size: Tiny
Reach / Range Normal /
Thrown = 25/ 35/ 45ft
Recovery Chance: 65%
INTelligence: 13/ +1
PERsonality: 16/ +2
LUCK: 15/ +1
Ego DC 22
Attack Value: +3 or more (Rolled 97%
for creation); See Banes
(1-hand) 1d4+3, thieves use
1d10+3
Critical Die: As Owner or.
Critical Table: As Owner or.
Fortitude Save: As Owner, or +3
Reflex Save: As Owner, or fail
Willpower Save: As Owner, or +3
Special Purpose(s): Uses Telepathy to tell of its
desires to reward the ambitious at all costs and
build a monument to Chaos from the rubble of
civilization...
Powers
Type ( 1 ) = Casts Locate Object 2/ day with
casting check of 1d10+20.
Type ( 1 ) = Can read 1d6 randomly determined
languages; determined when dagger is found.
Type ( 2 ) = Great strength. Wielder’s Strength
is increased by +4 while wielding blade.
Type ( 2 ) = Thunder blade. In place of an
attack, the wielder may strike the ground to
create the resounding boom of thunder. All
enemies within 40ft take 1d8 points of sonic
damage (no save).
Banes 4
Bane of Wizards - Beacon of fury; sword
attempts to persuade everyone that it can
communicate with to attack the bane under any
circumstances (ego check for wielder and
potentially others)
Bane of Vampires - Grants an additional +1
bonus to attacks and damage. (Considered a +4
magical weapon for overcoming damage
resistance, etc.)
Bane of Orcs - Hunter; dagger can detect bane
creatures within 100ft, even if invisible or
otherwise concealed, and can overcome magical
defenses against detection as if with a +10 Will
save or spell check.
Bane of Demons - Grants +1 bonus to attack
rolls. (Only counts as +3 magic weapon for
overcoming damage resistance, etc.)
1) Battle Axe, +4
Alignment: Lawful
Damage Type: Slashing
Item Size: Small
Reach: Normal
INTelligence: 12
PERsonality: 13/ +1
LUCK: 9
Ego DC 22
Attack Value: +4 (Rolled a 97% and a 14%
for creation.)
(1-hand) 1d10+4
(2-hand) 2d6+4
Critical Die: As warrior of next greater level
than wielder.
Critical Table: As warrior of next greater level
than wielder.
Fortitude Save: As Owner, or +4
Reflex Save: As Owner, or fail
Willpower Save: As Owner, or +5
Special Purpose(s): Telepathically communicates the
desires to punish thieves and provide charity to those
in need.
Powers
Type ( 2 ) = Great strength. Wielder’s Strength is
increased by +4 while wielding blade.
Type ( 2 ) = Eviscerator. When rolling damage, the
wielder rolls an additional damage die every time they
roll the highest result on a die. If the wielder rolls a
“10” on the damage roll, they roll another 1d10 and
add this to the damage result. If that second 1d10
produces another “10 ”, then a third 1d10 is rolled and
so on. Weapons with multiple damage dice must score
a “max result” on each die at each step.
Type ( 2 ) = Crippler. Always roll critical hits as
warrior of one level greater than wielder.
Type ( 2 ) = Vampiric touch. Any time the wielder
inflicts 10 or more points of damage in a single strike,
they heal 1 hit point.
Type ( 3 ) = Resistance to critical hits. The battle axe
makes the wielder hard to inflict critical damage upon.
The wielder receives an automatic Fort save whenever
a critical occurs against them. The DC is equal to the
natural die roll used to score the crit (usually 20 but
not always). If this save is made the critical does not
take effect.
Banes
Bane of Fey Creatures - Unerring throw; only against
bane, sword can be thrown with a 60ft range, and
always returns to the attacker’s hand; when thrown, it
uses attacker’s normal missile fire attack roll but
includes his Strength modifier to damage.
Bane of Demons - Death dealer; when bane is struck,
it must make a Fort save (DC = 1d20+10) or it dies.
2) Dart, +4
Alignment: Lawful
Damage Type: Piercing
Item Size: Tiny
Range: 40/ 60/ 80ft
Recovery Chance 35% chance of returning to thrower’s hand;
otherwise 65%
INTelligence: 13/ +1
PERsonality: 11
LUCK: 8/ -1
Ego DC 22
Attack Value: +4 (Rolled a 97% for weapon creation.)
See Banes.
(1-hand) 1d4+4, + at least 1d4 electricity damage
Critical Die: As Owner or...
Critical Table: As Owner or.
Fortitude Save: As Owner, or +4
Reflex Save: As Owner, or fail
Willpower Save: As Owner, or +4
Special Purpose(s): Telepathically communicates its desire to punish
thieves; but its desire to slay chaotic dragons is so intense, that it grants a
special power to those who cooperate with the dart’s goals.
Powers
Type ( 1 ) = Detects Traps within 70ft.
Type ( 1 ) = Detects Gems within 40ft.
Type ( 2 ) = Whirlwind strike. Instead of making their normal attack, the
wielder can make two attacks in a single round, but rolls 1d10 for each
attack instead of 1d20. They apply normal attack bonus’. Critical hits are
not possible when attacking in this manner, otherwise each strike does
regular damage.
Type ( 2 ) = Regenerator. When wielding this weapon, the wielder’s
natural rate of healing is doubled. In addition, the wielder recovers twice
as many hit points as usual whenever a cleric lays hands upon him.
Type ( 2 ) = Shock damage. Inflicts additional 1d4 electrical damage with
every strike, doubled to 2d4 if opponent wears metal armor, is in water,
or is composed of metal (such as a golem or living statue).
Type ( 3 ) = Vampiric touch. Any time the wielder inflicts 10 or more
points of damage in a single strike, he heals 1 hit point.
Banes
Bane of Chaotic Dragons - Berserker fury when facing bane; ego check
or wielder gains +4 Strength and Stamina for 2d6 rounds, then is
exhausted at -4 Strength and Stamina for 1d6 turns thereafter.
Bane of Goblinoids - Additional +1 bonus to attack and damage.
(Counts as +5 magic weapon for overcoming damage resistance,etc.)
Bane of Warriors - Death dealer; when bane is struck, it must make a
Fort save (DC = 1d20+10) or die instantly.
Bane of Plant Creatures- Summoning; when battling bane, this dart can
summon reinforcements, which are a creature type antithetical to the bane
(per Storyteller’s discretion) of total HD equal to half of wielder; dart can
summon 1/day with 50% chance of success for duration 1d4 turns.
Bane of a specifically named Giant - Banishment; with a successful hit,
sword sends bane back to its native plane or lair (Will save to resist vs.
DC 15).
3) Long Sword, +4
Alignment: Lawful
Damage Type: Slashing and Piercing
Item Size: Small
Reach: Normal
INTelligence: 13/ +1
PERsonality: 8/ -1
LUCK: 11
Ego DC 15
Attack Value: +4 (Rolled a 97% and 20% for
weapon creation.)
(1-hand) 1d8+4
Critical Die: As Owner or...
Critical Table: As Owner or.
Fortitude Save: As Owner, or +4
Reflex Save: As Owner, or fail
Willpower Save: As Owner, or +3
Special Purpose(s): Telepathically communicates the
need to protect the weak and provide charity to those
in need.
Powers
Type ( 1 ) = Detect gems within 30ft.
Type ( 2 ) = Frostburn. Inflict additional 1d3 cold
damage with every strike. Double damage to fire
elementals.
Type ( 3 ) = Flight. The wielder of this weapon can
fly at a speed of 30ft.
Banes
Bane of Undead - Spotter; sword marks bane so it is
more easily attacked; allies can fire into melee
between wielder and undead creatures at no penalty
and no chance of hitting wielder, and allies attacking
bane with missile fire within 100ft of sword receive a
+1 attack bonus.
Bane of Chaotic Creatures - Extended critical threat
range; attacker scores critical hit against bane at 1
greater result on the die (e.g., if normally score critical
hits on a 20; now score on a 19-20, etc.)
4) Spear, +4
Alignment: Neutral
Damage Type: Piercing
Item Size: Medium
Reach: Normal
INTelligence: 13/ +1
PERsonality: 14/ +1
LUCK: 6/ -1
Ego DC 22
Attack Value: +4 or more (Rolled 97% and 19%
for creation.); See Banes.
(2-hand) 1d8+4; double damage on
mounted charge ; see Banes.
Critical Die: As Owner or.
Critical Table: As Owner or.
Fortitude Save: As Owner, or +4
Reflex Save: As Owner, or fail
Willpower Save: As Owner, or +5
Special Purpose(s): Telepathically communicates its
need to bridge understanding between enemies and to
become one with nature.
Powers
Type ( 1 ) = Reads any non-magical map at will.
Type ( 1 ) = When found, reads 1d6 random languages.
Type ( 1 ) = Grants wielder 120ft infravision.
Type ( 2 ) = Shock blade. Inflict an additional 1d4
electrical damage with every strike, doubled to 2d4 if
opponent wears metal armor, is in water, or is
composed of metal (such as a golem or living statue).
Type ( 3 ) = Immune to non-magical attacks. The spear
makes its wielder resistant to non-magical attacks. The
wielder resists the first 5 points of damage each round
by attacks of a non-magical nature. Creatures of 5+ HD
are considered “magical” for purposes of this effect.
Banes
Bane of Vampires - Defender; wielder gains a +2 AC
bonus when defending against attacks from the bane.
Bane of Demons - grants +2 damage bounus.
Bane of Goblinoids - Hardiness; when taking damage
from the bane, wielder can make a Fort save (DC 17);
success means the attack inflicts only half damage.
Bane of Wizards - Grants additional +1 bonus to
attacks and damage. (Counts as a +5 magic weapon
for overcoming damage resistance, etc.)
Bane of Dwarves - Beacon of fury; spear attempts to
persuade everyone that it can communicate with to
attack the bane under any circumstances (ego check
for wielder and potentially others)
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5) Sling Stone, +4
Alignment:
Damage Type:
Item Size:
Range:
Recovery Chance: INTelligence: PERsonality:
Lawful
Piercing
Tiny
Adds at least 20ft to each range category.
Has a 45% chance to return to wielder; otherwise 75%, 16/ +2 17/ +2
LUCK:
14/ +1
Ego DC
27
Attack Value:
+4; usually +7 or more (Rolled a 99% and 31% for creation.); See Banes.
(1-hand)
1d4+4
Critical Die:
As Owner or.,
Critical Table:
As Owner or.
Fortitude Save:
As Owner, or +4
Reflex Save:
As Owner, or fail
Willpower Save:
As Owner, or +6
Special Purpose(s): Telepathically and verbally communicates its desires to punish
thieves and has a desire to slay demons so great that it grants the wielder a
special power verses these creatures.
Powers
Type ( 1 ) = Detect Good within 20ft.
Type ( 2 ) = Precise strike. Additional +3 bonus to attack rolls. (Only counts as
+4 magic weapon for overcoming damage resistance, etc.)
Type ( 2 ) = Flame brand. Ignite in flame 3/day. Duration 6 rounds. Inflicts
additional 1d6 damage and ignites targets on fire (Ref save to avoid; DC =
1d20+10).______________________________________________________________
Type ( 2 ) = Throwing stone. Stone can be thrown up to 20ft to make a ranged
attack. It always returns to its owner’s hand after a throw; when fired from sling,
grants additional 5ft to range categories, but uses normal recovery
rules._____________________________________________________________________________
______________________
Type ( 3 ) = Immune to non-magical attacks. The stone makes its wielder resistant
to non-magical attacks. The wielder resists the first 5 points of damage each round
by attacks of a non-magical nature. Creatures of 5HD or greater are considered
“magical” for purposes of this effect.____________________________________
Type ( 3 ) = Turn invisible. Up to 1d3 times per day, determined when stone is
found the wielder can turn invisible for a duration of 1d4 turns. The invisibility
vanishes immediately if the wielder attacks.
Bane of Demons - Unerring throw; only against bane, stone can be thrown with a 60ft
range, and always returns to the attacker’s hand; when thrown, it uses attacker’s
normal missile fire attack roll but includes his Strength modifier to damage. If
fired from a sling, each range category is increased by a total of
20ft.___________________________
Bane of a specifically named Lycanthrope - additional +1 bonus to attacks and
damage against this creature. Versus this bane the weapon counts as a +5 magical
weapon for overcoming damage resistance, and counts as a silver weapon,
etc._______________________________________________________________________________
____________________
Bane of Thieves - Defender; wielder gains a +2 AC bonus when defending against
attacks from the bane.____
Bane of all types ofElementals - Grants additional +1 attack bonus. (Still only a
+4 weapon for overcoming damage resistance, etc.)
Bane of Orcs - Festering wound; stone inflicts an additional 1d6 damage to bane,
then another 1d4 damage on following round.
Bane of Clerics - Summoning; when battling bane, stone can summon reinforcements,
which are a creature type antithetical to the bane (per Storyteller’s discretion)
of total HD equal to half of wielder; stone can summon 1/day with 50% chance of
success for duration 1d4 turns.
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Eloquence
Greater Comfort
Pain
Blind
Fire
Chill
Deafen
Lesser Healing
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Sharpness
Containment
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Safety
Slow
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System reference page for Critters,
Creatures, & Denizens
This page is included to help utilize the critter entries found throughout this
manual. They are set out in the standard format for that book. Most of the
information in the format should be familiar and easy to use, but there is a
significant divergence from standard SRD mechanics in the representation of
movement and lifting. The rules below reflect the latest revisions to the rule set
found within the soon to be released update to the CCD.
Ability scores - Diverging from the core rules, critters using this format are
given ability scores to help facilitate internal balance of the creatures versus
the player characters. Calculating these scores and their bonuses is beyond the
scope of this work, but it should be noted that creatures rarely have luck stats
beyond 9 and are not allowed to burn luck to change their fates unless their entry
states otherwise.
Attack and action dice - Creatures and NPC humanoids follow a different, less
powerful progression of attack dice when making multiple attacks. Thus an entry
which reads “3@1d16+3” means that the creature can make three of its listed types
of attack in one round rolling 1d16+3 for each attack against the target(s) armor
class. Only attacks that roll at least 1d20 can score critical hits. If the
creature has spell casting ability their casting checks and how often they can cast
will be listed separately.
Lifting, dragging, & carrying - This is handled differently for humanoids and
quadrupeds due to the fact that the former has hands and the latter must use their
teeth to grasp items to be lifted and dragged along. Humanoids are encumbered if
they are carrying more than half of their maximum and quadrupeds may carry 60% of
their maximum; adjusted for wagons and such, before becoming encumbered. Quadrupeds
may drag a maximum of 5x their carrying capacity if hooked to a yoke, harness, or
dragging a wagon; the multiplier is reduced to x3 if dragging a sled or anything
without wheels. To find the player character’s maximum lifting and carrying total
multiply their strength score by the following values per size of humanoid: small=
x5lbs, medium= x10lbs, large= x15lbs. Humanoids can drag twice their lifting
capacity.
Movement - critters are granted base movement values for land, burrowing, climbing,
flying, and swimming. These values represent tactical round by round movement via
these modes according to the DCC Core Rules. These creature builds are also granted
running and sprinting actions that may be ignored if desired without unbalancing
the critter build. These modes are used to more accurately depict the speed these
creatures move through their environment and are scaled against a human maximum of
about 30mph. Regardless of the number of movement types a critter may have they may
only use their run and sprint actions a total number of uses per day equal to 1, +
their Stamina score ^ 9 for humanoids, by 7 for most quadrupeds and insects, by 6
for superior runners and supernatural creatures: rounding down. These actions may
be used interchangeably in any combination equal to their maximum uses per day, but
they cannot be done in successive rounds. There must be at least 1d3 x 10 minutes
rest between running and sprinting attempts.
Running - this value is represented as speed in feed per round and the number of
minutes that this sped can be maintained. While running the creature cannot make
search checks, and their spot and listen checks have a 2 point penalty. Any severe
changes in direction, executing complicated skills, casting spells, and attacking
creatures invokes a DC13 Reflex save or the runner trips. A running character or
critter can accelerate by their base move rate every round until they reach top
speed. Creatures can decelerate by up to twice their land speed value each round
without harm; assuming good terrain, weather, and that the runner isn’t in eminent
danger of being eaten. A runner may decelerate at 3x their normal land speed with a
successful DC 15 Reflex save or at 4x their base rate with a successful DC20 save.
Failure indicates that the runner falls and comes to a complete stop taking 1 d6
damage per 20ft of speed lost in order to completely stop and may break bones with
every result of 6 on one of the damage dice per the falling rules in the DCC Core
Rules. Runners must succeed at a Fortitude save at the end of each running attempt
or they are exhausted and cannot run or sprint until they’ve rested for 2d3 x 10
minutes, + 10 minutes per size category of the runner: small +20 min, medium, +30
min, large +40 min, etc. Acceleration and deceleration for flying creatures uses
these same rules. A player character multiplies their strength score by the
following values per their size to determine their max running speed: small= x8,
medium= x10, large= x15. Humanoids may run for a number of minutes equal to their
Stamina score x 7.5.
Sprinting - this value represents a reckless burst of speed where the creature puts
every last ounce of its strength into covering as much distance in a straight line
as possible in one round. Humanoids can sprint for 1 round and can make one attack
at the end of a sprint if they succeed at a Fortitude save with a DC equal to 10,
+1 per round of the sprint + 1 per previous sprinting check in the last 24 hours.
Humanoids cannot sprint through any type of rough terrain without assistance of
some kind. Quadrupeds are better at this mode of movement and can make minor turns
of up to 300, can sprint through rough, non-forest, non-mountainous terrain. They
are granted a +2 bonus on their fortitude saves for running and sprinting checks
and are not penalized when making their full complement of attacks if they succeed
at their fortitude save at the end of a sprint. Failing these fortitude saves
follows the rules listed above for running. A player character multiplies their
strength score by the following values per their size to determine their sprinting
speed in feet: small= x14.4, medium= x18, large= x27.
Gliding - these numbers represent the distance in feet that the creature drops for
every 50ft of forward movement.
Thus an entry that reads: 30ft, means the creature drops 30ft for every 50 feet of
horizontal movement.
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