Spellcasting - Revision history

David.moore: /* Default Limitations */

2025-03-29T14:52:52Z

Default Limitations

← Older revision		Revision as of 14:52, 29 March 2025
Line 46:		Line 46:
	\| Duration \|\| 30 seconds \|\| 30 seconds \|\| 1 minute		\| Duration \|\| 30 seconds \|\| 30 seconds \|\| 1 minute
	\|-		\|-
	\| Size \|\| [[Weapon Categories\|One handed weapon]], small shield under 24"/60cm in its shortest dimension, or the armour on a single location other than the torso \|\| [[Weapon Categories\|One handed weapon]], small shield under 24"/60cm in its shortest dimension, or the armour on a single location other than the torso \|\| Person sized object, [[Weapon Categories\|two-handed weapon or polearm]], ~~kite~~ or ~~tower~~ ~~shield~~, or full suit of armour		\| Size \|\| [[Weapon Categories\|One handed weapon]], small shield under 24"/60cm in its shortest dimension, or the armour on a single location other than the torso \|\| [[Weapon Categories\|One handed weapon]], small shield under 24"/60cm in its shortest dimension, or the armour on a single location other than the torso \|\| Person sized object, [[Weapon Categories\|two-handed weapon or polearm]], shield of any size, or full suit of armour
	\|}		\|}

David.moore: /* Default Limitations */

2025-03-29T14:52:15Z

Default Limitations

← Older revision		Revision as of 14:52, 29 March 2025
Line 46:		Line 46:
	\| Duration \|\| 30 seconds \|\| 30 seconds \|\| 1 minute		\| Duration \|\| 30 seconds \|\| 30 seconds \|\| 1 minute
	\|-		\|-
	\| Size \|\| [[Weapon Categories\|One handed weapon]], small shield under 24"/60cm in its shortest dimension, or the armour on a single location other than the torso \|\| [[Weapon Categories\|One handed weapon]], shield ~~(except~~ ~~for~~ ~~kite~~ or ~~tower~~ ~~shields)~~ or the armour on a single location other than the torso \|\| Person sized object, [[Weapon Categories\|two-handed weapon or polearm]], kite or tower shield, or full suit of armour		\| Size \|\| [[Weapon Categories\|One handed weapon]], small shield under 24"/60cm in its shortest dimension, or the armour on a single location other than the torso \|\| [[Weapon Categories\|One handed weapon]], small shield under 24"/60cm in its shortest dimension, or the armour on a single location other than the torso \|\| Person sized object, [[Weapon Categories\|two-handed weapon or polearm]], kite or tower shield, or full suit of armour
	\|}		\|}

David.moore: /* Default Limitations */

2025-03-29T14:51:33Z

Default Limitations

← Older revision		Revision as of 14:51, 29 March 2025
Line 46:		Line 46:
	\| Duration \|\| 30 seconds \|\| 30 seconds \|\| 1 minute		\| Duration \|\| 30 seconds \|\| 30 seconds \|\| 1 minute
	\|-		\|-
	\| Size \|\| [[Weapon Categories\|One handed weapon]], shield ~~(except~~ ~~for~~ ~~kite~~ or ~~tower~~ ~~shields)~~ or the armour on a single location other than the torso \|\| [[Weapon Categories\|One handed weapon]], shield (except for kite or tower shields) or the armour on a single location other than the torso \|\| Person sized object, [[Weapon Categories\|two-handed weapon or polearm]], kite or tower shield, or full suit of armour		\| Size \|\| [[Weapon Categories\|One handed weapon]], small shield under 24"/60cm in its shortest dimension, or the armour on a single location other than the torso \|\| [[Weapon Categories\|One handed weapon]], shield (except for kite or tower shields) or the armour on a single location other than the torso \|\| Person sized object, [[Weapon Categories\|two-handed weapon or polearm]], kite or tower shield, or full suit of armour
	\|}		\|}

David.moore: /* Touch Spells */

2025-03-24T11:59:12Z

Touch Spells

← Older revision		Revision as of 11:59, 24 March 2025
Line 28:		Line 28:
	Offensive touch spells (i.e. '''combat''' spells with a range of '''touch''') such as ''[[Wounding]]'' and ''[[Paralysis]]'' are a general exception to the rule that spells occur at the end of the vocals, as follows:		Offensive touch spells (i.e. '''combat''' spells with a range of '''touch''') such as ''[[Wounding]]'' and ''[[Paralysis]]'' are a general exception to the rule that spells occur at the end of the vocals, as follows:

	:* On completing the vocals of such a spell, the caster may “hold” the spell in their hand for up to ~~fifteen~~ seconds, to get into position to deliver the attack.		:* On completing the vocals of such a spell, the caster may “hold” the spell in their hand for up to '''15 seconds''', to get into position to deliver the attack.
	:* They complete the spell by touching their target, accompanied with the spell’s [[Calls#Effect Calls\|effect or damage call]].		:* They complete the spell by touching their target, accompanied with the spell’s [[Calls#Effect Calls\|effect or damage call]].
	:* If the caster does not deliver the effect within those ~~fifteen~~ seconds, the spell is wasted (along with the magic points).		:* If the caster does not deliver the effect within those 15 seconds, the spell is wasted (along with the '''[[Magic#Magic Points\|magic points]]''').
	:* If the caster casts any other spells or uses any other skills during this time (e.g. to counter another spell), the “held” spell is immediately dropped and the magic points are spent.		:* If the caster casts any other spells or uses any other skills during this time (e.g. to counter another spell), the “held” spell is immediately dropped and the magic points are spent.
	:* As with [[Calls#Effects as Weapon or Touch Calls\|all touch or weapon attacks]], the spell occurs at the moment the caster says the call – if, at that time, the touch misses or is prevented from making contact with its target, the attack fails and the magic points are spent.		:* As with [[Calls#Effects as Weapon or Touch Calls\|all touch or weapon attacks]], the spell occurs at the moment the caster says the call – if, at that time, the touch misses or is prevented from making contact with its target, the attack fails and the magic points are spent.

David.moore: /* Touch Spells */

2025-03-24T11:57:56Z

Touch Spells

← Older revision		Revision as of 11:57, 24 March 2025
Line 26:		Line 26:
	====Touch Spells====		====Touch Spells====

	Offensive touch spells (i.e. '''combat''' spells with a range of '''touch''') such as ''[[Wounding]]'' and ''[[Paralysis]]'' are a general exception to the rule that spells occur at the end of the vocals.		Offensive touch spells (i.e. '''combat''' spells with a range of '''touch''') such as ''[[Wounding]]'' and ''[[Paralysis]]'' are a general exception to the rule that spells occur at the end of the vocals, as follows:

	On completing the vocals of such a spell, the caster may “hold” the spell in their hand for ~~'''~~up to fifteen seconds~~'''~~, to get into position to deliver the attack. They complete the spell by touching their target, accompanied with the spell’s [[Calls#Effect Calls\|call]]. If the caster does not deliver the effect within those fifteen seconds, the spell is wasted (along with the magic points).		:* On completing the vocals of such a spell, the caster may “hold” the spell in their hand for up to fifteen seconds, to get into position to deliver the attack.
			:* They complete the spell by touching their target, accompanied with the spell’s [[Calls#Effect Calls\|effect or damage call]].

			:* If the caster does not deliver the effect within those fifteen seconds, the spell is wasted (along with the magic points).
⚫	Touch spells may be '''[[Combat#Countering\|countered]]''' at any point in the window between the vocals and the call, as well as immediately after the call.
			:* If the caster casts any other spells or uses any other skills during this time (e.g. to counter another spell), the “held” spell is immediately dropped and the magic points are spent.
			:* As with [[Calls#Effects as Weapon or Touch Calls\|all touch or weapon attacks]], the spell occurs at the moment the caster says the call – if, at that time, the touch misses or is prevented from making contact with its target, the attack fails and the magic points are spent.
		⚫	:* Touch spells may be '''[[Combat#Countering\|countered]]''' at any point in the window between the vocals and the call, as well as immediately after the call.

	==Default Limitations==		==Default Limitations==

David.moore: /* Sorcery */

2025-03-24T08:19:03Z

Sorcery

← Older revision		Revision as of 08:19, 24 March 2025
Line 100:		Line 100:
	:*'''Spiritual Sorcery:''' Spiritual sorcerers can [[Unbreakable Will\|shield their minds]] from influence, tap into the web of fate to [[Blessing of Chance\|make themselves fortunate]], or [[Oracle\|call to the spirits]] for inspiration or guidance.		:*'''Spiritual Sorcery:''' Spiritual sorcerers can [[Unbreakable Will\|shield their minds]] from influence, tap into the web of fate to [[Blessing of Chance\|make themselves fortunate]], or [[Oracle\|call to the spirits]] for inspiration or guidance.

	Sorcery abilities are bought as skills, through experience or training; all sorcery skills have the corresponding ~~Greater~~ ~~Spellcasting~~ skill as a prerequisite. All spells are listed in the [[Spell List]]. [[Research]] can unlock new and different abilities.		Sorcery abilities are bought as skills, through [[Character Progression#Experience\|experience]] or [[Training\|training]]; all sorcery skills have the corresponding greater spellcasting skill as a prerequisite. All spells are listed in the [[Spell List]]. [[Research]] can unlock new and different abilities.

David.moore: /* Basic Spellcasting Rules */

2025-03-24T08:17:53Z

Basic Spellcasting Rules

← Older revision		Revision as of 08:17, 24 March 2025
Line 18:		Line 18:
	:*A spellcaster may not cast '''exalted''' spells in any armour, '''greater''' spells in '''medium''' armour, or any spells in '''heavy''' armour, without a special ability to do so (like [[Armoured Caster]]).		:*A spellcaster may not cast '''exalted''' spells in any armour, '''greater''' spells in '''medium''' armour, or any spells in '''heavy''' armour, without a special ability to do so (like [[Armoured Caster]]).
	:*The caster must be able to see or perceive their target (either mundanely or via spells such as ''[[Detect Spirits]]''), who must be within [[#Default Limitations\|range]].		:*The caster must be able to see or perceive their target (either mundanely or via spells such as ''[[Detect Spirits]]''), who must be within [[#Default Limitations\|range]].
	:*They must express their intent via the spell’s vocal component – and if casting a '''[[Spell List#Combat and Information Spells\|combat spell]]''', they must conclude the vocals with the appropriate [[Calls#Effect Calls\|call]] given in the spell description.		:*They must express their intent via the spell’s vocal component – and if casting a '''[[Spell List#Combat and Information Spells\|combat spell]]''', they must conclude the vocals with the appropriate [[Calls#Effect Calls\|'''call''']] given in the spell description.
	:*The caster must complete the vocals to cast the spell; if the caster stops or falters, is shot with an [[Combat#Bows and Crossbows\|arrow or bolt]] or is [[Combat#Incapacitation and Death\|'''incapacitated''']], the spell does not occur.		:*The caster must complete the vocals to cast the spell; if the caster stops or falters, is shot with an [[Combat#Bows and Crossbows\|arrow or bolt]] or is [[Combat#Incapacitation and Death\|'''incapacitated''']], the spell does not occur.
	:*The caster must clearly indicate their target, by pointing and if necessary by spoken description (e.g. “The person in the red tabard!”) or name if known.		:*The caster must clearly indicate their target, by pointing and if necessary by spoken description (e.g. “The person in the red tabard!”) or name if known.

David.moore: /* Basic Spellcasting Rules */

2025-03-24T08:17:23Z

Basic Spellcasting Rules

← Older revision		Revision as of 08:17, 24 March 2025
Line 19:		Line 19:
	:*The caster must be able to see or perceive their target (either mundanely or via spells such as ''[[Detect Spirits]]''), who must be within [[#Default Limitations\|range]].		:*The caster must be able to see or perceive their target (either mundanely or via spells such as ''[[Detect Spirits]]''), who must be within [[#Default Limitations\|range]].
	:*They must express their intent via the spell’s vocal component – and if casting a '''[[Spell List#Combat and Information Spells\|combat spell]]''', they must conclude the vocals with the appropriate [[Calls#Effect Calls\|call]] given in the spell description.		:*They must express their intent via the spell’s vocal component – and if casting a '''[[Spell List#Combat and Information Spells\|combat spell]]''', they must conclude the vocals with the appropriate [[Calls#Effect Calls\|call]] given in the spell description.
	:*The caster must complete the vocals to cast the spell; if the caster stops or falters, or is incapacitated, the spell does not occur.		:*The caster must complete the vocals to cast the spell; if the caster stops or falters, is shot with an [[Combat#Bows and Crossbows\|arrow or bolt]] or is [[Combat#Incapacitation and Death\|'''incapacitated''']], the spell does not occur.
	:*The caster must clearly indicate their target, by pointing and if necessary by spoken description (e.g. “The person in the red tabard!”) or name if known.		:*The caster must clearly indicate their target, by pointing and if necessary by spoken description (e.g. “The person in the red tabard!”) or name if known.
	:*The effects of the spell occur immediately after the vocals are completed, unless specified otherwise in the spell description. One common exception is offensive touch spells (below).		:*The effects of the spell occur immediately after the vocals are completed, unless specified otherwise in the spell description. One common exception is offensive '''touch spells''' (below).
	:*Every spell has a cost in [[Magic#Magic Points\|magic points]]. The caster must track the expenditure as soon as practical after casting the spell, ideally within sight of the attending referee.		:*Every spell has a cost in [[Magic#Magic Points\|magic points]]. The caster must track the expenditure as soon as practical after casting the spell, ideally within sight of the attending referee.

David.moore at 10:13, 12 January 2025

2025-01-12T10:13:23Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 10:13, 12 January 2025
Line 46:		Line 46:
	\|}		\|}

			====Composite Objects====
	'''Note:''' Objects made up of smaller parts, but generally treated as a single whole (e.g. as a chain shirt is made of links, or an axe is made of a striking head and a shaft) are treated as one object for the purpose of size limitations; in objects consisting of multiple separate or easily removable parts (e.g. as an alchemy laboratory consists of mortar and pestle, flasks and alembics, etc.), the parts are treated as separate objects. Please apply common sense, or ask for a referee ruling in cases where you are uncertain.

			For objects made up of multiple smaller parts, apply these rules:
⚫	By default, any [[Equipment and Resources#Spells vs. Magic Items\|enchanted item]] (including an item temporarily enchanted by e.g. the spell ''[[Elemental Weapon]]'') is immune to '''lesser''' and '''greater''' spells that directly affect them, i.e. by damaging, transforming or enhancing them. '''[[Equipment and Resources#Magic vs. Cold Iron\|Cold iron]]''' items are immune even to '''exalted''' spells.

			:* If the object is generally treated as a single whole (e.g. as a chain shirt is made of links, or an axe is made of a striking head and a shaft), treat as one object for spellcasting purposes.
⚫	'''Armour''' is a special case ~~of the default size rule~~: a full suit of armour may be treated as either one person-sized object ''or'' six location-sized objects for various spells, regardless of how many parts it’s actually made of.
			:* If the parts are separate or easily removable (e.g. as an alchemy laboratory consists of mortar and pestle, flasks and alembics, etc.), treat as separate objects.

			Please apply common sense, or ask for a referee ruling in cases where you are uncertain.

		⚫	'''Armour''' is a special case: a full suit of armour may be treated as either one person-sized object ''or'' six location-sized objects for various spells, regardless of how many parts it’s actually made of. See individual spells for specifics.

			====Enchanted and Cold Iron Items====

		⚫	By default, any [[Equipment and Resources#Spells vs. Magic Items\|enchanted item]] (including an item temporarily enchanted by e.g. the spell ''[[Elemental Weapon]]'') is immune to '''lesser''' and '''greater''' spells that directly affect them, i.e. by damaging, transforming or enhancing them. '''[[Equipment and Resources#Magic vs. Cold Iron\|Cold iron]]''' items are immune even to '''exalted''' spells.

	{\| class="wikitable" id="Creature vs. Object" style="background-color: #ECE2FF"		{\| class="wikitable" id="Creature vs. Object" style="background-color: #ECE2FF"

David.moore: /* Basic Spellcasting Rules */

2025-01-11T19:00:54Z

Basic Spellcasting Rules

← Older revision		Revision as of 19:00, 11 January 2025
Line 18:		Line 18:
	:*A spellcaster may not cast '''exalted''' spells in any armour, '''greater''' spells in '''medium''' armour, or any spells in '''heavy''' armour, without a special ability to do so (like [[Armoured Caster]]).		:*A spellcaster may not cast '''exalted''' spells in any armour, '''greater''' spells in '''medium''' armour, or any spells in '''heavy''' armour, without a special ability to do so (like [[Armoured Caster]]).
	:*The caster must be able to see or perceive their target (either mundanely or via spells such as ''[[Detect Spirits]]''), who must be within [[#Default Limitations\|range]].		:*The caster must be able to see or perceive their target (either mundanely or via spells such as ''[[Detect Spirits]]''), who must be within [[#Default Limitations\|range]].
	:*They must express their intent via the spell’s vocal component – and if casting a '''combat spell''', they must conclude the vocals with the appropriate [[Calls#Effect Calls\|call]] given in the spell description.		:*They must express their intent via the spell’s vocal component – and if casting a '''[[Spell List#Combat and Information Spells\|combat spell]]''', they must conclude the vocals with the appropriate [[Calls#Effect Calls\|call]] given in the spell description.
	:*The caster must complete the vocals to cast the spell; if the caster stops or falters, or is incapacitated, the spell does not occur.		:*The caster must complete the vocals to cast the spell; if the caster stops or falters, or is incapacitated, the spell does not occur.
	:*The caster must clearly indicate their target, by pointing and if necessary by spoken description (e.g. “The person in the red tabard!”) or name if known.		:*The caster must clearly indicate their target, by pointing and if necessary by spoken description (e.g. “The person in the red tabard!”) or name if known.