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==Fear==

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! Name !! Fear
! Vocals !! ''By the power of the spirits I bid thee to cower from me''
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| Vocals || "By the power of the spirits I bid thee to cower from me – ''Fear''"
| Call|| ''Fear''
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| Call || ''[[Calls#Spiritual Effects|Fear]]''
| Range|| 30ft / 10m
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| Duration || 30 seconds
| Range || '''30ft / 10m'''
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| Duration || '''30 seconds'''
| Cost || 1 magic point
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| Cost || 1 [[Magic#Magic Points|magic point]]
| Key Words|| Lesser Spiritual / Combat
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| Key Words || Lesser / Spiritual / Combat
| Description || The subject becomes terrified of the caster and runs directly away from them as fast as they can for the duration of this spell. If they cannot run away (because e.g. they are hemmed in, or physically held), they must cower helplessly and do nothing else, save block or parry attacks.
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The subject may not under any circumstances attack anyone while under the effects.
| Description ||
The subject becomes overwhelmed with fear of the caster for the duration of this spell, per the call ''[[Calls#Spiritual Effects|Fear]]''.

While under this effect:
:* The subject must move '''directly away''' from the caster's initial position at a clear, consistent pace until at least '''30ft away''', where they must remain until the spell has ended. If the caster moves, the subject is not required to continue fleeing.
:* If the subject cannot run away (e.g. they are hemmed in, or [[Combat#Grappling|grappled]]), they must cower helplessly and do nothing else.
:* The subject may block or parry attacks, from the caster or anyone else.
:* The subject may not under any circumstances attack anyone.

This spell may be resisted by the skill [[Fearlessness]].
This spell may be resisted by the skill [[Fearlessness]].
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'''Note:''' Fear is a spiritual effect, triggering something primal rather than targeting the mind directly.
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| Skills || [[Spiritual Spellcasting]]
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Latest revision as of 20:20, 23 April 2026

Name Fear
Vocals "By the power of the spirits I bid thee to cower from me – Fear"
Call Fear
Range 30ft / 10m
Duration 30 seconds
Cost 1 magic point
Key Words Lesser / Spiritual / Combat
Description

The subject becomes overwhelmed with fear of the caster for the duration of this spell, per the call Fear.

While under this effect:

  • The subject must move directly away from the caster's initial position at a clear, consistent pace until at least 30ft away, where they must remain until the spell has ended. If the caster moves, the subject is not required to continue fleeing.
  • If the subject cannot run away (e.g. they are hemmed in, or grappled), they must cower helplessly and do nothing else.
  • The subject may block or parry attacks, from the caster or anyone else.
  • The subject may not under any circumstances attack anyone.

This spell may be resisted by the skill Fearlessness.

Note: Fear is a spiritual effect, triggering something primal rather than targeting the mind directly.

Skills Spiritual Spellcasting

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