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Sirgnome: /* Spells */

2015-10-13T22:13:21Z

Spells

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	You must be holding your {{gloss\|Focus}} to cast a {{gloss\|spell}}.		You must be holding your {{gloss\|Focus}} to cast a {{gloss\|spell}}.

	Casting most {{gloss\|spells}} requires 5 seconds of {{gloss\|appropriate roleplaying}} including some sort of shout, chant or speech throughout. You may then indicate a target and make that call at them. For example “Bob! {{Call\|MAGIC}} {{call\|TRIPLE}}!” or “Skeleton in the Hat! {{Call\|MAGIC}} {{call\|TRIPLE}}!”. Some may be cast with ~~the words~~ BY MY POWER followed by the target and spell effect. These spells are noted as "{{gloss\|instantaneous}}".		Casting most {{gloss\|spells}} requires 5 seconds of {{gloss\|appropriate roleplaying}} including some sort of shout, chant or speech throughout. You may then indicate a target and make that call at them. For example “Bob! {{Call\|MAGIC}} {{call\|TRIPLE}}!” or “Skeleton in the Hat! {{Call\|MAGIC}} {{call\|TRIPLE}}!”. Some may be cast with a short phrase such as BY MY POWER, or FOR THE ASPIRANT, followed by the target and spell effect. These spells are noted as "{{gloss\|instantaneous}}".

	Your {{gloss\|spell}} is interrupted if you are hit with {{call\|DISRUPT}} or strike someone with a weapon. You spend the {{gloss\|stamina}} when you successfully cast the {{gloss\|spell}}. If you are interrupted, your {{gloss\|stamina}} is not spent.		Your {{gloss\|spell}} is interrupted if you are hit with {{call\|DISRUPT}} or strike someone with a weapon. You spend the {{gloss\|stamina}} when you successfully cast the {{gloss\|spell}}. If you are interrupted, your {{gloss\|stamina}} is not spent.

	Some {{gloss\|spells}} are marked as {{gloss\|touch}} range. To successfully use one of these on a target you must be touching them at the completion of your {{gloss\|appropriate roleplaying}}.		Some {{gloss\|spells}} are marked as {{gloss\|touch}} range. To successfully use one of these on a target you must be touching them at the completion of your {{gloss\|appropriate roleplaying}}.


	== Foci ==		== Foci ==

Jim at 11:38, 10 March 2015

2015-03-10T11:38:52Z

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	== Strikes ==		== Strikes ==
	A {{gloss\|strike}} must be made with a melee weapon. Hit the target and make the call. The {{gloss\|strike}} should be roleplayed as delivering a ~~particularly~~ powerful blow or sneaky backstab.		A {{gloss\|strike}} must be made with a melee weapon. Hit the target in a suitably dramatic manner and make the call. The {{gloss\|strike}} should be roleplayed as delivering a obviously powerful blow or sneaky backstab.

Jim at 15:39, 15 October 2014

2014-10-15T15:39:09Z

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	You must be holding your {{gloss\|Focus}} to cast a {{gloss\|spell}}.		You must be holding your {{gloss\|Focus}} to cast a {{gloss\|spell}}.

	Casting most {{gloss\|spells}} requires 5 seconds of {{gloss\|appropriate roleplaying}} including some sort of shout, chant or speech throughout. You may then indicate a target and make that call at them. ~~Some may be cast with the words BY MY POWER followed by the target and spell effect. These spells are noted as "{{gloss\|instantaneous}}".~~ For example “Bob! {{Call\|MAGIC}} {{call\|TRIPLE}}!” or “Skeleton in the Hat! {{Call\|MAGIC}} {{call\|TRIPLE}}!”.		Casting most {{gloss\|spells}} requires 5 seconds of {{gloss\|appropriate roleplaying}} including some sort of shout, chant or speech throughout. You may then indicate a target and make that call at them. For example “Bob! {{Call\|MAGIC}} {{call\|TRIPLE}}!” or “Skeleton in the Hat! {{Call\|MAGIC}} {{call\|TRIPLE}}!”. Some may be cast with the words BY MY POWER followed by the target and spell effect. These spells are noted as "{{gloss\|instantaneous}}".

	Your {{gloss\|spell}} is interrupted if you are hit with {{call\|DISRUPT}} or strike someone with a weapon. You spend the {{gloss\|stamina}} when you successfully cast the {{gloss\|spell}}. If you are interrupted, your {{gloss\|stamina}} is not spent.		Your {{gloss\|spell}} is interrupted if you are hit with {{call\|DISRUPT}} or strike someone with a weapon. You spend the {{gloss\|stamina}} when you successfully cast the {{gloss\|spell}}. If you are interrupted, your {{gloss\|stamina}} is not spent.

Jim: /* Foci */ Changed so a Focus swap isn't a Ritual so doesn't ever blow up on you. Less reffort, no advantage to Ritualing it.

2014-10-15T15:38:36Z

Foci: Changed so a Focus swap isn't a Ritual so doesn't ever blow up on you. Less reffort, no advantage to Ritualing it.

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	Whilst casting a {{gloss\|spell}} you must hold a {{gloss\|focus}}. A {{gloss\|focus}} is some sort of object that represents how your character enforces their will on the world. It might be a fancy wand for a Mage, a holy symbol for a priest, or a bottle o’rum for a vicious pirate. {{gloss\|Foci}} must be obvious, appropriate to the character, and visible to an observer. They cannot be a ring you are always wearing, a coin hidden in the hand, etc. The idea is that holding a {{gloss\|focus}} is roughly equivalent to holding a gun or pointing a magic wand. Anything about fist-sized is definitely OK. {{gloss\|Rule 7}} applies, check with Refs if you're not sure. {{gloss\|Foci}} are magic items and will have a blue ribbon on them.		Whilst casting a {{gloss\|spell}} you must hold a {{gloss\|focus}}. A {{gloss\|focus}} is some sort of object that represents how your character enforces their will on the world. It might be a fancy wand for a Mage, a holy symbol for a priest, or a bottle o’rum for a vicious pirate. {{gloss\|Foci}} must be obvious, appropriate to the character, and visible to an observer. They cannot be a ring you are always wearing, a coin hidden in the hand, etc. The idea is that holding a {{gloss\|focus}} is roughly equivalent to holding a gun or pointing a magic wand. Anything about fist-sized is definitely OK. {{gloss\|Rule 7}} applies, check with Refs if you're not sure. {{gloss\|Foci}} are magic items and will have a blue ribbon on them.

	'''{{gloss\|Foci}} cannot be used as weapons or to parry''' and should not resemble weapons. You do not count as holding a {{gloss\|focus}} if there is also a weapon or shield in that hand. If you lose a {{gloss\|focus}}, you may bond to a new one by finding an appropriate item and performing a 60 ~~second~~ {{gloss\|~~ritual~~}}. The {{gloss\|ref}} will let you know if the item is an acceptable {{gloss\|focus}} and hand you a new ribbon.		'''{{gloss\|Foci}} cannot be used as weapons or to parry''' and should not resemble weapons. You do not count as holding a {{gloss\|focus}} if there is also a weapon or shield in that hand. If you lose a {{gloss\|focus}}, you may bond to a new one by finding an appropriate item and performing 60 seconds of {{gloss\|appropriate roleplay}}. The {{gloss\|ref}} will let you know if the item is an acceptable {{gloss\|focus}} and hand you a new ribbon.

	[[Category:Rules]]		[[Category:Rules]]

Hark at 21:33, 6 October 2014

2014-10-06T21:33:17Z

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	== Strikes ==		== Strikes ==
	A {{gloss\|strike}} must be made with a melee weapon. Hit the target and make the call. The {{gloss\|strike}} should be roleplayed as delivering a particularly powerful blow or sneaky backstab.		A {{gloss\|strike}} must be made with a melee weapon. Hit the target and make the call. The {{gloss\|strike}} should be roleplayed as delivering a particularly powerful blow or sneaky backstab.


	== Spells ==		== Spells ==
	You must be holding your {{gloss\|Focus}} to cast a {{gloss\|spell}}.		You must be holding your {{gloss\|Focus}} to cast a {{gloss\|spell}}.

	Casting most {{gloss\|spells}} requires 5 seconds of {{gloss\|appropriate roleplaying}} including some sort of shout, chant or speech throughout. You may then indicate a target and make that call at them. Some may be cast with the words BY MY POWER followed by the target and spell effect. These spells are noted as "{{gloss\|instantaneous}}". For example “Bob! MAGIC TRIPLE!” or “Skeleton in the Hat! MAGIC TRIPLE!”.		Casting most {{gloss\|spells}} requires 5 seconds of {{gloss\|appropriate roleplaying}} including some sort of shout, chant or speech throughout. You may then indicate a target and make that call at them. Some may be cast with the words BY MY POWER followed by the target and spell effect. These spells are noted as "{{gloss\|instantaneous}}". For example “Bob! {{Call\|MAGIC}} {{call\|TRIPLE}}!” or “Skeleton in the Hat! {{Call\|MAGIC}} {{call\|TRIPLE}}!”.

	Your {{gloss\|spell}} is interrupted if you are hit with {{call\|DISRUPT}} or strike someone with a weapon. You spend the {{gloss\|stamina}} when you successfully cast the {{gloss\|spell}}. If you are interrupted, your {{gloss\|stamina}} is not spent.		Your {{gloss\|spell}} is interrupted if you are hit with {{call\|DISRUPT}} or strike someone with a weapon. You spend the {{gloss\|stamina}} when you successfully cast the {{gloss\|spell}}. If you are interrupted, your {{gloss\|stamina}} is not spent.

			Some {{gloss\|spells}} are marked as {{gloss\|touch}} range. To successfully use one of these on a target you must be touching them at the completion of your {{gloss\|appropriate roleplaying}}.


	== Foci ==		== Foci ==

Jim: /* Spells */

2014-10-05T15:13:53Z

Spells

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	== Spells ==		== Spells ==
	Casting most {{gloss\|spells}} requires 5 seconds of {{gloss\|appropriate roleplaying}} including some sort of shout, chant or speech throughout~~. You spend the {{gloss\|stamina}} when you successfully cast the {{gloss\|spell}}. If a {{gloss\|spell}} is marked as instantaneous, it instead requires only a shout of “by my power”~~. You may then indicate a target and make that call at them. For example “Bob! MAGIC TRIPLE!” or “Skeleton in the Hat! MAGIC TRIPLE!”. Your {{gloss\|spell}} is interrupted if you are hit with {{call\|DISRUPT}} or strike someone with a weapon. If you are interrupted, your {{gloss\|stamina}} is not spent.		You must be holding your {{gloss\|Focus}} to cast a {{gloss\|spell}}.

			Casting most {{gloss\|spells}} requires 5 seconds of {{gloss\|appropriate roleplaying}} including some sort of shout, chant or speech throughout. You may then indicate a target and make that call at them. Some may be cast with the words BY MY POWER followed by the target and spell effect. These spells are noted as "{{gloss\|instantaneous}}". For example “Bob! MAGIC TRIPLE!” or “Skeleton in the Hat! MAGIC TRIPLE!”.

			Your {{gloss\|spell}} is interrupted if you are hit with {{call\|DISRUPT}} or strike someone with a weapon. You spend the {{gloss\|stamina}} when you successfully cast the {{gloss\|spell}}. If you are interrupted, your {{gloss\|stamina}} is not spent.

	== Foci ==		== Foci ==

Jim: /* Foci */ - Put the fist-sized is good for foci, but not making it mandatory.

2014-10-05T14:08:19Z

Foci: - Put the fist-sized is good for foci, but not making it mandatory.

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	== Foci ==		== Foci ==
	Whilst casting a {{gloss\|spell}} you must hold a {{gloss\|focus}}. A {{gloss\|focus}} is some sort of object that represents how your character enforces their will on the world. It might be a fancy wand for a Mage, a holy symbol for a priest, or a bottle o’rum for a vicious pirate. {{gloss\|Foci}} must be obvious, appropriate to the character, and visible to an observer. They cannot be a ring you are always wearing, a coin hidden in the hand, etc. The idea is that holding a {{gloss\|focus}} is roughly equivalent to holding a gun. {{gloss\|Rule 7}} applies. {{gloss\|Foci}} are magic items and will have a blue ribbon on them.		Whilst casting a {{gloss\|spell}} you must hold a {{gloss\|focus}}. A {{gloss\|focus}} is some sort of object that represents how your character enforces their will on the world. It might be a fancy wand for a Mage, a holy symbol for a priest, or a bottle o’rum for a vicious pirate. {{gloss\|Foci}} must be obvious, appropriate to the character, and visible to an observer. They cannot be a ring you are always wearing, a coin hidden in the hand, etc. The idea is that holding a {{gloss\|focus}} is roughly equivalent to holding a gun or pointing a magic wand. Anything about fist-sized is definitely OK. {{gloss\|Rule 7}} applies, check with Refs if you're not sure. {{gloss\|Foci}} are magic items and will have a blue ribbon on them.

	'''{{gloss\|Foci}} cannot be used as weapons or to parry''' and should not resemble weapons. You do not count as holding a {{gloss\|focus}} if there is also a weapon or shield in that hand. If you lose a {{gloss\|focus}}, you may bond to a new one by finding an appropriate item and performing a 60 second {{gloss\|ritual}}. The {{gloss\|ref}} will let you know if the item is an acceptable {{gloss\|focus}} and hand you a new ribbon.		'''{{gloss\|Foci}} cannot be used as weapons or to parry''' and should not resemble weapons. You do not count as holding a {{gloss\|focus}} if there is also a weapon or shield in that hand. If you lose a {{gloss\|focus}}, you may bond to a new one by finding an appropriate item and performing a 60 second {{gloss\|ritual}}. The {{gloss\|ref}} will let you know if the item is an acceptable {{gloss\|focus}} and hand you a new ribbon.

	[[Category:Rules]]		[[Category:Rules]]

Hark at 16:10, 1 October 2014

2014-10-01T16:10:07Z

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	== Strikes ==		== Strikes ==
	A {{gloss\|strike}} must be made with a melee weapon. Hit the target and make the call. The {{gloss\|strike}} should be roleplayed as delivering a particularly powerful blow or sneaky backstab.		A {{gloss\|strike}} must be made with a melee weapon. Hit the target and make the call. The {{gloss\|strike}} should be roleplayed as delivering a particularly powerful blow or sneaky backstab.


	== Spells ==		== Spells ==
	Casting most {{gloss\|spells}} requires 5 seconds of {{gloss\|appropriate roleplaying}} including some sort of shout, chant or speech throughout. You spend the {{gloss\|stamina}} when you successfully cast the {{gloss\|spell}}. If a {{gloss\|spell}} is marked as instantaneous, it instead requires only a shout of “by my power”. You may then indicate a target and make that call at them. For example “Bob! MAGIC TRIPLE!” or “Skeleton in the Hat! MAGIC TRIPLE!”. Your {{gloss\|spell}} is interrupted if you are hit with {{call\|DISRUPT}} or strike someone with a weapon. If you are interrupted, your {{gloss\|stamina}} is ~~still~~ spent.		Casting most {{gloss\|spells}} requires 5 seconds of {{gloss\|appropriate roleplaying}} including some sort of shout, chant or speech throughout. You spend the {{gloss\|stamina}} when you successfully cast the {{gloss\|spell}}. If a {{gloss\|spell}} is marked as instantaneous, it instead requires only a shout of “by my power”. You may then indicate a target and make that call at them. For example “Bob! MAGIC TRIPLE!” or “Skeleton in the Hat! MAGIC TRIPLE!”. Your {{gloss\|spell}} is interrupted if you are hit with {{call\|DISRUPT}} or strike someone with a weapon. If you are interrupted, your {{gloss\|stamina}} is not spent.


	== Foci ==		== Foci ==

Jim at 15:33, 1 October 2014

2014-10-01T15:33:14Z

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	== Strikes ==		== Strikes ==
	A {{gloss\|strike}} must be made with a melee weapon. Hit the target and make the call. The {{gloss\|strike}} should be roleplayed as delivering a particularly powerful blow or sneaky backstab.		A {{gloss\|strike}} must be made with a melee weapon. Hit the target and make the call. The {{gloss\|strike}} should be roleplayed as delivering a particularly powerful blow or sneaky backstab.


	== Spells ==		== Spells ==
	Casting most {{gloss\|spells}} requires 5 seconds of {{gloss\|appropriate roleplaying}} including some sort of shout, chant or speech throughout. You spend the {{gloss\|stamina}} when you successfully cast the {{gloss\|spell}}. If a {{gloss\|spell}} is marked as instantaneous, it instead requires only a shout of “by my power”. You may then indicate a target and make that call at them. For example “Bob! MAGIC TRIPLE!” or “Skeleton in the Hat! MAGIC TRIPLE!”. Your {{gloss\|spell}} is interrupted if you are hit with {{call\|DISRUPT}} or strike someone with a weapon. If you are interrupted, your {{gloss\|stamina}} is still spent.		Casting most {{gloss\|spells}} requires 5 seconds of {{gloss\|appropriate roleplaying}} including some sort of shout, chant or speech throughout. You spend the {{gloss\|stamina}} when you successfully cast the {{gloss\|spell}}. If a {{gloss\|spell}} is marked as instantaneous, it instead requires only a shout of “by my power”. You may then indicate a target and make that call at them. For example “Bob! MAGIC TRIPLE!” or “Skeleton in the Hat! MAGIC TRIPLE!”. Your {{gloss\|spell}} is interrupted if you are hit with {{call\|DISRUPT}} or strike someone with a weapon. If you are interrupted, your {{gloss\|stamina}} is still spent.


	== Foci ==		== Foci ==

Jim: /* Spells */ -Calrification on where Stamina goes if interrupted

2014-10-01T15:29:32Z

Spells: -Calrification on where Stamina goes if interrupted

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	== Spells ==		== Spells ==
	Casting most {{gloss\|spells}} requires 5 seconds of {{gloss\|appropriate roleplaying}} including some sort of shout, chant or speech throughout. You spend the {{gloss\|stamina}} when you successfully cast the {{gloss\|spell}}. If a {{gloss\|spell}} is marked as instantaneous, it instead requires only a shout of “by my power”. You may then indicate a target and make that call at them. For example “Bob! MAGIC TRIPLE!” or “Skeleton in the Hat! MAGIC TRIPLE!”. Your {{gloss\|spell}} is interrupted if you are hit with {{call\|DISRUPT}} or strike someone.		Casting most {{gloss\|spells}} requires 5 seconds of {{gloss\|appropriate roleplaying}} including some sort of shout, chant or speech throughout. You spend the {{gloss\|stamina}} when you successfully cast the {{gloss\|spell}}. If a {{gloss\|spell}} is marked as instantaneous, it instead requires only a shout of “by my power”. You may then indicate a target and make that call at them. For example “Bob! MAGIC TRIPLE!” or “Skeleton in the Hat! MAGIC TRIPLE!”. Your {{gloss\|spell}} is interrupted if you are hit with {{call\|DISRUPT}} or strike someone with a weapon. If you are interrupted, your {{gloss\|stamina}} is still spent.

	== Foci ==		== Foci ==

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	You must be holding your {{gloss\|Focus}} to cast a {{gloss\|spell}}.		You must be holding your {{gloss\|Focus}} to cast a {{gloss\|spell}}.

	Casting most {{gloss\|spells}} requires 5 seconds of {{gloss\|appropriate roleplaying}} including some sort of shout, chant or speech throughout. You may then indicate a target and make that call at them. For example “Bob! {{Call\|MAGIC}} {{call\|TRIPLE}}!” or “Skeleton in the Hat! {{Call\|MAGIC}} {{call\|TRIPLE}}!”. Some may be cast with ~~the words~~ BY MY POWER followed by the target and spell effect. These spells are noted as "{{gloss\|instantaneous}}".		Casting most {{gloss\|spells}} requires 5 seconds of {{gloss\|appropriate roleplaying}} including some sort of shout, chant or speech throughout. You may then indicate a target and make that call at them. For example “Bob! {{Call\|MAGIC}} {{call\|TRIPLE}}!” or “Skeleton in the Hat! {{Call\|MAGIC}} {{call\|TRIPLE}}!”. Some may be cast with a short phrase such as BY MY POWER, or FOR THE ASPIRANT, followed by the target and spell effect. These spells are noted as "{{gloss\|instantaneous}}".

	Your {{gloss\|spell}} is interrupted if you are hit with {{call\|DISRUPT}} or strike someone with a weapon. You spend the {{gloss\|stamina}} when you successfully cast the {{gloss\|spell}}. If you are interrupted, your {{gloss\|stamina}} is not spent.		Your {{gloss\|spell}} is interrupted if you are hit with {{call\|DISRUPT}} or strike someone with a weapon. You spend the {{gloss\|stamina}} when you successfully cast the {{gloss\|spell}}. If you are interrupted, your {{gloss\|stamina}} is not spent.

	Some {{gloss\|spells}} are marked as {{gloss\|touch}} range. To successfully use one of these on a target you must be touching them at the completion of your {{gloss\|appropriate roleplaying}}.		Some {{gloss\|spells}} are marked as {{gloss\|touch}} range. To successfully use one of these on a target you must be touching them at the completion of your {{gloss\|appropriate roleplaying}}.


	== Foci ==		== Foci ==

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	You must be holding your {{gloss\|Focus}} to cast a {{gloss\|spell}}.		You must be holding your {{gloss\|Focus}} to cast a {{gloss\|spell}}.

	Casting most {{gloss\|spells}} requires 5 seconds of {{gloss\|appropriate roleplaying}} including some sort of shout, chant or speech throughout. You may then indicate a target and make that call at them. ~~Some may be cast with the words BY MY POWER followed by the target and spell effect. These spells are noted as "{{gloss\|instantaneous}}".~~ For example “Bob! {{Call\|MAGIC}} {{call\|TRIPLE}}!” or “Skeleton in the Hat! {{Call\|MAGIC}} {{call\|TRIPLE}}!”.		Casting most {{gloss\|spells}} requires 5 seconds of {{gloss\|appropriate roleplaying}} including some sort of shout, chant or speech throughout. You may then indicate a target and make that call at them. For example “Bob! {{Call\|MAGIC}} {{call\|TRIPLE}}!” or “Skeleton in the Hat! {{Call\|MAGIC}} {{call\|TRIPLE}}!”. Some may be cast with the words BY MY POWER followed by the target and spell effect. These spells are noted as "{{gloss\|instantaneous}}".

	Your {{gloss\|spell}} is interrupted if you are hit with {{call\|DISRUPT}} or strike someone with a weapon. You spend the {{gloss\|stamina}} when you successfully cast the {{gloss\|spell}}. If you are interrupted, your {{gloss\|stamina}} is not spent.		Your {{gloss\|spell}} is interrupted if you are hit with {{call\|DISRUPT}} or strike someone with a weapon. You spend the {{gloss\|stamina}} when you successfully cast the {{gloss\|spell}}. If you are interrupted, your {{gloss\|stamina}} is not spent.