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| Description || The character can charge a weapon of any size held in their hands with any elemental '''combat''' spell known to them. After completing the spell vocals, the character may accompany the next '''two''' blows delivered with the weapon with the spell’s [[Calls#Damage Calls|damage]] or [[Calls#Effect Calls|effect call]], per ''[[Calls#Effects as Weapon or Touch Calls|Effects as Weapon or Touch Calls]]''. The spell functions as a [[Spellcasting#Touch Spells|touch spell]], except that the blows may be delivered within '''1 minute'''.
| Description || The character can charge a mundane weapon of any size held in their hands with any elemental '''combat''' spell known to them. After completing the spell vocals, the character may accompany the next '''two''' blows delivered with the weapon with the spell’s [[Calls#Damage Calls|damage]] or [[Calls#Effect Calls|effect call]], per ''[[Calls#Effects as Weapon or Touch Calls|Effects as Weapon or Touch Calls]]''. The spell functions as a [[Spellcasting#Touch Spells|touch spell]], except that the blows may be delivered within '''1 minute'''.




The effect applies on any successful blow (i.e. not blocked or parried), even if stopped by the target’s armour. Only the target struck is affected, even if the spell would normally affect multiple targets (e.g. ''[[Flare]]'').
The effect applies on any successful blow (i.e. not blocked or parried), even if stopped by the target’s armour. Only the target struck is affected, even if the spell would normally affect multiple targets (e.g. ''[[Flare]]'').

This skill cannot be used with an [[Equipment and Resources#Enchantment and Investment|enchanted]] weapon, including one temporarily enchanted with e.g. the spell ''[[Corporeal Weapon]]''.
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Revision as of 15:52, 8 September 2024

Name Gift of Fire
Cost 8 points
Prerequisites Greater Elemental Spellcasting
Key Words Archetype / Magic Points
Description The character can charge a mundane weapon of any size held in their hands with any elemental combat spell known to them. After completing the spell vocals, the character may accompany the next two blows delivered with the weapon with the spell’s damage or effect call, per Effects as Weapon or Touch Calls. The spell functions as a touch spell, except that the blows may be delivered within 1 minute.


The effect applies on any successful blow (i.e. not blocked or parried), even if stopped by the target’s armour. Only the target struck is affected, even if the spell would normally affect multiple targets (e.g. Flare).

This skill cannot be used with an enchanted weapon, including one temporarily enchanted with e.g. the spell Corporeal Weapon.


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