While the Curious Pastimes 2nd Edition ruleset is largely finalised we will continue to make minor tweaks. To provide feedback please fill in the google form located at: https://forms.gle/gJPgL9Q132Bsx6DHA

Countermagic: Difference between revisions

From Curious Pastimes Wiki
No edit summary
No edit summary
 
(2 intermediate revisions by the same user not shown)
Line 15: Line 15:
| Key Words|| Lesser / Fundamental
| Key Words|| Lesser / Fundamental
|-
|-
| Description || This spell must be cast at any time during, or immediately after, the casting of the indicated spell to have an effect. It can be used to counter any lesser spell against a target that is within range (that is, the target of the indicated spell must be within range, even if the spell’s caster is not). For reference, the vocals for any lesser spell always begin with the sphere indicator, without a power indicator.
| Description || This spell must be cast at any time during, or immediately after, the casting of the spell to be countered (the “hostile spell”).



It can be used to [[Combat#Countering|counter]] any '''one''' lesser spell cast against the target.

The target must be within range of the caster of the ''Countermagic'', even if the hostile caster is not.

For reference, the vocals for any lesser spell always begin with the [[Spellcasting#Vocal Component|sphere indicator]] (e.g. “By the powers of the Elements”), without a power indicator (e.g. “By my power” or “By my exalted might”).


If the indicated spell is a '''[[Calls#Mass Effects|mass]]''' spell, it is only countered for one target.
If the indicated spell is a '''[[Calls#Mass Effects|mass]]''' spell, it is only countered for one target.

Latest revision as of 07:10, 13 September 2024

Name Countermagic
Vocals “I call upon the powers of Life, the Elements and Spirit to defy that spell – Countermagic
Call Countermagic
Range 30ft / 10m
Duration Instantaneous
Cost 1 magic point
Key Words Lesser / Fundamental
Description This spell must be cast at any time during, or immediately after, the casting of the spell to be countered (the “hostile spell”).


It can be used to counter any one lesser spell cast against the target.

The target must be within range of the caster of the Countermagic, even if the hostile caster is not.

For reference, the vocals for any lesser spell always begin with the sphere indicator (e.g. “By the powers of the Elements”), without a power indicator (e.g. “By my power” or “By my exalted might”).

If the indicated spell is a mass spell, it is only countered for one target.

Countermagic cannot be used to counter another Countermagic spell.

Skills Corporeal Spellcasting, Elemental Spellcasting, Spiritual Spellcasting


Return to Spell List