From: wigs@yoyo.cc.monash.edu.au (Aaron Wigley) Subject: Re: New Spell idea, comments needed To: wsbusr1@urc.tue.nl (Boudewijn Wayers) Date: Tue, 1 Dec 1992 15:49:32 +1100 (EST) Here are some spells to get you started :) The Wigs of Oz, Aaron Wigley wigs@yoyo.cc.monash.edu.au --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Shadow Bolt (Illusion/Phantasm) Level: 2nd Range: Special Components: V, S Duration: Special Casting Time: 1 round Area of effect: 1 creature Saving Throw: None This spell creates arrows from wisps from the plane of Shadows, when the caster performs the somantic action of drawing a physical, unloaded bow, and mutters the word 'ShadowBolt'. The arrow is then fired as normal, requiring an attack roll to hit the target, doing 1d8 points of damage. (Obviously the caster should know how to use a bow). After the spell is initally cast, up to 2 arrows per level of the caster can be fired within the next hour. Only the caster can use the arrows, and they disappear both when they do and don't hit the target. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Shadow Bridge (Illusion/Phantasm) Level: 3 Range: Starting point up to 20 feet from the caster Components: V, S Duration: 1 round per level Casting Time: 1 round Area of Effect: 5 feet wide, 5 feet long per level. Saving Throw: Special This brings into being a shadowy construct that people who believe in it can see clearly. The caster automatically believes in the spell, others have to save vs. spells to do so. The bridge will support any weight put upon it, as long as that weight is people who believe in the spell (physical objects dropped onto the bridge will fall through), even if there is no apparent support. The bridge can take on the form of a bridge, staircase or ladder. The bridge lasts for the duration, as long as the caster concentrates on it and has line of sight with it. The caster can discontinue the spell at any time. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Shadow Stave (Illusion/Phantasm) Level: 3 Range: Touch Components: V, S, M Duration: 3 rounds/level Casting Time: 8 Area of Effect: Special Saving Throw: None This spell brings into being a dark, hardwood quarterstave, that gives of a slight, dark glow. The stave is weaved from wisps from the plane of Shadow, and remains in existance for the duration of the spell. The weapon is considered to be magical, with a +1 rating per every 5 levels of the caster (+1 TH, +1 damage, -1 to speed). The caster has the weapon ready to parry or attack at the end of the casting, (somantic components allow the action of a normal quarterstave attack). Only the caster can use the weapon, if the staff is dropped, only the caster can pick it up, to all others it is insubstancial. The caster can phase the weapon in and out of reality (this action considers as speed 1, and can be combined with a normal attack, eg, to phase the staff into reality, and perform a normal attack, the weapon speed is 1 higher than normal). While phases out of reality, the staff is only solid in the casters hands, it appears to be a shadow of its normal form, and it can pass through physical objects. While phased, it can hit incorporeal objects that are involved with the shadows. The weapon does 1d6+ the rating listed above of temporary damage (that lasts for an hour) to physical beings. Illusionary, and beings made from shadows take permanant damage. Material components are powdered carbon, and at least a splinter of hardwood. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: wigs@yoyo.cc.monash.edu.au (Aaron Wigley) Date: 30 Nov 92 07:37:04 GMT Subject: Re: New Spell idea, comments needed Okay, this is the revised version of the spell: (note, I've now made a much simpler version, that doesn't contain any spells, it is listed also). As yet, it is still unplaytested. The Wigs of Oz, Aaron Wigley ---------------------------------------------- WEAVE KNOTS (Enchantment) Level: 2 Author: [Aaron Wigley] Range: 5 yards Components: V, S, M Duration: Special Casting Time: 2 Area of Effect: Special Saving Throw: None This spell causes a short length of rope, hair, ribbon, twine or thread (up to 1 foot/level of caster long) to weave and knot itself around/in anything the caster wishes (even itself). The knot is usually quite intricate, and can be extremly difficult to untie by hand. It can be used to join two ends of rope together. Given enough raw material, it could even be used to weave 1 square foot per level of the caster of cloth or tapestry. The caster of the spell can command the knot to untie at any time, and also to retie itself. All other creatures cannot untie the lock (although they may be able to cut or break the string/rope the knot is on). This effect is permanant, and the knot will detect as magical. In the case of cloth or tapestry made from this spell, it will not unravel (however it may be torn/ripped/cut). Alternativly, the caster can opt for the knot to be untieable by anyone. This is not permanant, and the knot will not detect as magical. [ perhaps this version should be a cantrip ? -Wigs] KNOTS AND BINDS (Enchantment) Level: 4 Author: [Aaron Wigley] Range: 5 yards Components: V, S, M Duration: Special Casting Time: 1 turn Area of Effect: Special Saving Throw: None This is an advanced version of 'Weave Knots', it has all functions listed there, and more. The second spell must be cast immediately after Knot and Binding is cast (add the two casting times together). Alternativly, two wizards can work on such knots - one casts this spell, the other casts the intended spell, then they combine their efforts. If the added spell is instantaneous, the second spell will not activate when it is cast, but rather, its potential will be stored in the thread. The caster has the option when the knot spell is cast as to whether Permanant or special duration spells are activated when the knot is tied, or when the knot is untied. In such cases, the target is the person to whom the knot is tied, or the person who untied the knot. Only spells that are either area effect, or personal effect can be used. Aimed/directional spells cannot be stored in the knot. For example, a fireball spell could work (ground zero is the knot), but a lightning bolt or magic missile couldn't. The level of the spell cast into it is restricted by the caster's level: Caster Level Spell Level 7th-8th 2nd 9th-11th 3rd 12th- 4th The stored energy will last for 2 days per level of the caster, in the case of instantaneous spells, until it disipates harmlessly; or when the knots are undone, or the rope is cut, at which time the spells effects are unleashed (or half normal effect). The object the knots are on is the target of the spell and the person who cut the knot. If the knots arn't on anything, the person who undid/cut the knots is the target. In the case of Permanant or special duration spells, the spell is generally ended when the knot is untied or cut. To actually get the knot onto someone, the caster of the knot spell must get within 5 yards of the target. The enchanted bonds will then entwine themselves onto the target. Detect magic will show that the knots are magical in nature. If Dispel Magic is cast onto the knots, two checks are needed. If the knot spell itself becomes dispelled, then the contained spell needs to be tested. If the contained spell survives the dispel magic, it activates. If the knot spell survives, the contained spell automatically survives. Material compontents are a section of rope/twine/ribbon that becomes knoted which is not consumed at the end of the spell. Also required is some blood of the caster (just a few drops). Typical applications: A 'curse' spell is woven into the ribbon, and it is attached to someone. For the duration of the curse spell, the person suffers the curse effects. A fireball spell is cast on a section of rope, used to tie shut a bag. If someone opens the bag, the fireball goes off into their face. the caster can untie the bag safely, and retie it. An 'armor' spell is cast on a section of rope. The caster keeps the rope in his pocket, and if attacked, unties the knot.