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=== 1.1. Common Spells and Calls === | === 1.1. Common Spells and Calls === | ||
==== | ==== Healing Spells ==== | ||
Healers must clearly tell the player which spell they are using, with an understandable call such as "Heal, 2 HP!" or "Full Heal!". | |||
* '''[[Magic#Heal|Heal]]''' - Restores 2 HP. | * '''[[Magic#Heal|Heal]]''' - Restores 2 HP. | ||
* '''[[Magic#Full_Heal|Full Heal]]''' - Restores all HP. | * '''[[Magic#Full_Heal|Full Heal]]''' - Restores all HP. | ||
* '''[[Magic#Mass_Heal|Mass Heal]]''' - Restores all HP of up to 5 adjacent players. | * '''[[Magic#Mass_Heal|Mass Heal]]''' - Restores all HP of up to 5 adjacent players. | ||
* '''[[Magic#Resurrection|Resurrection]]''' - Revives a [[Combat | * '''[[Magic#Resurrection|Resurrection]]''' - Revives a [[Combat & Damage#Downed|Downed]] character to their base HP (2 HP or 4 HP depending on class). | ||
==== | ==== Battle Calls ==== | ||
* '''"Force"''' - Move backwards 5 steps. If this would push you into | * '''"Force"''' - Move backwards 5 steps. If this would push you into a terrain piece, or hazard, you are immediately Downed. | ||
* '''"Bind"''' - You cannot move your feet for 30 seconds. You may still fight. The effect ends if you are reduced to 0 HP. | * '''"Bind"''' - You cannot move your feet for 30 seconds. You may still fight. The effect ends if you are reduced to 0 HP. | ||
* '''"Immobilise"''' - You cannot move or fight for 30 seconds. The effect ends if you are reduced to 0 HP. | * '''"Immobilise"''' - You cannot move or fight for 30 seconds. The effect ends if you are reduced to 0 HP. | ||
* '''"Taunt"''' - You cannot move for 30 seconds. You may defend yourself normally. The effect ends if you are reduced to 0 HP or the caster is interrupted. | * '''"Taunt"''' - You cannot move for 30 seconds. You may defend yourself normally. The effect ends if you are reduced to 0 HP or the caster is interrupted. | ||
** ''This spell only will affect you if you are playing a summon or NPC.'' | |||
* '''"Nullify"''' - Removes many magical effects, including Arcane Servants, Blessings, Wards, and other active spell effects. | * '''"Nullify"''' - Removes many magical effects, including Arcane Servants, Blessings, Wards, and other active spell effects. | ||
=== 1.2. Recognising Magical Buffs === | === 1.2. Recognising Magical Buffs === | ||
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Magical buffs are lasting spell effects represented by coloured cloth markers. These markers allow other players to quickly identify active magical effects during play. | Magical buffs are lasting spell effects represented by coloured cloth markers. These markers allow other players to quickly identify active magical effects during play. | ||
* '''[[Magic#Arcane_Armour|Arcane Armour]] / [[Magic#Blessing|Blessing]]''' - Grants +2 HP and immunity to Bind effects. Represented by a purple or white headband. | * '''[[Magic#Arcane_Armour|Arcane Armour]] / [[Magic#Blessing|Blessing]]''' - Grants +2 HP and immunity to Bind effects. | ||
* '''[[Magic#Arcane_Weapon|Arcane Weapon]] / [[Magic#Blessed_Weapon|Blessed Weapon]]''' - The weapon deals 2 HP damage to any location struck and counts as magical | ** Represented by a purple or white headband. | ||
* '''[[Magic#Arcane_Weapon|Arcane Weapon]] / [[Magic#Blessed_Weapon|Blessed Weapon]]''' - The weapon deals 2 HP damage to any location struck and counts as magical. | |||
** '''[[Magic#Greater_Arcane_Weapon|Greater Arcane Weapon]]''' and '''[[Magic#Greater_Blessed_Weapon|Greater Blessed Weapon]]''' function identically but may only be cast on two-handed weapons. | ** '''[[Magic#Greater_Arcane_Weapon|Greater Arcane Weapon]]''' and '''[[Magic#Greater_Blessed_Weapon|Greater Blessed Weapon]]''' function identically but may only be cast on two-handed weapons. | ||
* '''[[Magic#Arcane_Ward|Arcane Ward]] / [[Magic#Holy_Ward|Holy Ward]]''' - The shield blocks magical damage and the wielder is immune to Bind effects. If struck by [[Weapons | ** Represented by a purple or white weapon sock. | ||
* '''[[Magic#Arcane_Ward|Arcane Ward]] / [[Magic#Holy_Ward|Holy Ward]]''' - The shield blocks magical damage and the wielder is immune to Bind effects. | |||
**If struck by [[Weapons & Equipment#Siege_Weapons|Siege damage]], the wielder must move back 5 steps. | |||
**Represented by a purple or white shield cover or wrap. | |||
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=== 1.3. Blessed and Enchanted Equipment === | === 1.3. Blessed and Enchanted Equipment === | ||
Weapons and shields affected by '''Arcane Weapon''', '''Blessed Weapon''', '''Arcane Ward''', or '''Holy Ward''' may be | Weapons and shields affected by '''Arcane Weapon''', '''Blessed Weapon''', '''Arcane Ward''', or '''Holy Ward''' may be cast on an item and left in a side's deployment zone. | ||
Once an affected item is carried out of the deployment area or used in combat, the | Once an affected item is carried out of the deployment area or used in combat, the item becomes bound to that player. | ||
If the player becomes Downed or discards the item, the effect ends. | If the player becomes Downed or discards the item, the effect ends. | ||
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Most spells require the caster to chant the spell's name while counting aloud for the spell's listed casting time. | Most spells require the caster to chant the spell's name while counting aloud for the spell's listed casting time. | ||
Examples include: | |||
''"1 Heal, 2 Heal, 3 Heal..."'' | * ''"1 Heal, 2 Heal, 3 Heal..."'' | ||
* ''"1 Arcane, 2 Arcane, 3 Arcane..."'' | |||
* ''"1 Blessed, 2 Blessed, 3 Blessed..."'' | |||
The spell is completed once the full casting time has been reached. | The spell is completed once the full casting time has been reached. | ||
=== 2.3. Spellbooks === | === 2.3. Spellbooks === | ||
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Casters must have access to their spellbook while playing. The spellbook contains the spells known by the character and the rules for casting them. | Casters must have access to their spellbook while playing. The spellbook contains the spells known by the character and the rules for casting them. | ||
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=== 2.4. Physical Representations === | === 2.4. Physical Representations === | ||
Many spells require a physical representation, such as a headband, weapon sock, shield cover, [[Weapons | Many spells require a physical representation, such as a headband, weapon sock, shield cover, [[Weapons & Equipment#Arcane_Bolts_and_Thrown_Weapon_Rules|magic bolt]], or other prop. | ||
Players are responsible for providing any physical representations required for the spells they intend to cast. | Players are responsible for providing any physical representations required for the spells they intend to cast. | ||
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When a spell is interrupted: | When a spell is interrupted: | ||
* The caster must stop chanting immediately. | |||
* The spell fails. | * The spell fails. | ||
* The caster may take '''Backlash Damage'''. | |||
* The caster | |||
=== 3.1. | === 3.1. Backlash Damage=== | ||
When a spell is interrupted it causes | When a spell is interrupted it causes Backlash Damage. This represents the unstable magic going awry and lashing out at the caster as they lose control of the magic. | ||
The type of magic being cast determines the amount of backlash damage received: | The type of magic being cast determines the amount of backlash damage received: | ||
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== Where To Next? == | == Where To Next? == | ||
* [[Terrain & Hazards]] ← Next Step | * [[Terrain & Hazards]] ← Next Step | ||
* [[Magic]] | * [[Magic]] | ||
* [[Game Special Rules]] | |||
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