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− | ==Listing of all [[Magic and Abilities]]==
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− | One of the key concepts of Amtgard is the [[magic and abilities]] that [[classes]] have access to in [[battlegames]]. These concepts are broken into three basic categories that are further defined individually in this section. | + | {{Ruleblock-start}}<onlyinclude> |
| + | One of the key concepts of Amtgard is the [[abilities]] that [[classes]] have access to in [[battlegames]]. These concepts are broken into three basic categories that are further defined individually in this section. |
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− | [[Magic and Abilities]] are typically actions that are performed by a player using an [[incantation]]. It might range from [[Shadow Step|hiding in the shadows]] to picking a lock to throwing a [[fireball]]. Each Magic and Ability is individually defied later on in this section. | + | [[Abilities]] are typically actions that are performed by a player using an [[incantation]]. It might range from [[Shadow Step|hiding in the shadows]] to picking a lock to throwing a [[fireball]]. Each ability is individually defied later on in this section. |
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− | [[States]] are normally the result of a Magic or Ability used by a player. A State is a result that stays on a player until it is removed by the duration ending, [[respawn]]ing, or another Magic or Ability. See the [[States]] section for more information. | + | [[States]] are normally the result of an bility used by a player. A State is a result that stays on a player until it is removed by the duration ending, [[respawn]]ing, or another ability. See the [[States]] section for more information. |
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− | [[Special Effects]] are typically triggered events that have a specific result. Special Effects are often tied to hits from [[weapons]], [[Magic Ball]]s, or [[Verbals]]. A Special Effect differs from a [[State]] in that it has an instantaneous result. The result may continue, but the Special Effect is done once it has triggered. | + | [[Special Effects]] are typically triggered events that have a specific result. Special Effects are often tied to hits from [[weapons]], [[Magic Ball]]s, or [[Verbals]]. A Special Effect differs from a [[State]] in that it has an instantaneous result. The result may continue, but the Special Effect is done once it has triggered. For instance if [[armor]] is destroyed by the [[Armor Destroying]] Special Effect from a [[Fireball]] then the only way to get the armor back is to repair it using [[Mend]] (or a similar ability). |
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− | ''''' For instance if armor is destroyed by the Armor Destroying Special Effect from a Fireball then the only way to get the armor back is to repair it using Mend (or a similar Magic or Ability). '''''
| + | ===[[Magic and Ability Mechanics Defined]]=== |
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− | ==Magic and Ability Mechanics Defined==
| + | ===[[States|States Defined]]=== |
− | This section defines the different parts of Magics and Abilities and the terminology used to explain how they work.
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− | ===Ability=== | |
− | Powers or skills that must be activated to be used.
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− | # Ability [[Enchantments]] denoted as [[Magical]] ([[m]]) in the [[class]] description count towards the bearers [[Enchantment Limit|limit for carried Enchantments]]. May be removed by Magic that removes Enchantments, such as [[Dispel Magic]].
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− | # Ability [[Enchantments]] denoted as [[Extraordinary]] ([[ex]]) in the [[class]] description do not count towards [[enchantment limit]]s or count for the purposes of [[Attuned]], [[Essence Graft]] or similar [[magic and abilities]]. May be removed by Magic that removes [[Enchantments]], such as [[Dispel Magic]].
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− | # Unless otherwise specified, Ability enhanced [[equipment]] cannot be used except by the player who enhanced the equipment. For instance: an [[Archer]] cannot loan his [[Poison Arrow]] to another player, even another Archer.
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− | # Abilities that are denoted as [[Ambulant]] in the [[class]] description do not require the statement of ‘Ambulant’ before their [[incantation]].
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− | # Ability [[Incantation]]s follow all the rules of magical Incantations unless otherwise noted. Incantations for Abilities listed as [[Extraordinary]] (ex) do not require a free hand.
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− | # Abilities granted via an [[Enchantment]] retain the original [[School]] of the Ability, not the School of the Enchantment.
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− | ===Chant=== | + | ===[[Effects|Special Effects Defined]]=== |
− | An audible component required by some magics and abilities that sustains their continuing function. Under normal circumstances a player may voluntarily end an ability with an ongoing chant at any time. The audible components of a Chant must be spaced no further than five seconds apart and audible to 50’. Unless otherwise noted failure to Chant ends the effect. May be spoken while moving. Only one Chant can be maintained at a time.
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− | ===Charge===
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− | Some [[Magic and Abilities]] may continue to be used after their [[per-life]] or [[refresh|per-refresh]] uses are consumed. These Magic and Abilities are denoted with the word “Charge” and a number after them. In order to gain an additional per-life or per-refresh use of a Charge Magic or Ability the Charge [[Incantation]] must be repeated in full the number of times indicated by number after Charge. For instance an Ability labeled ‘Charge x3’ requires three full repetitions of the Charge Incantation in order to be usable.
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− | Unless otherwise noted:
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− | # Once an ability has been Charged, it may then be held for later use in the same game. Once it is used you may then Charge it again for another use.
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− | # Any [[Incantation]] to activate a Charged ability is separate from the Charge Incantation.
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− | # Charges for [[refresh|per-refresh]] [[Magic and Abilities]] carry between lives; a per-refresh Ability Charged on a previous life and not used can be used on the next life.
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− | # Charged Magic and Abilities that are per life or per Refresh lose their Charge when they are replenished.<br> '''Example:''' ''A Charged Ability which is ‘1/Life Charge x3’ loses its Charge when a player begins a new life, but may be Charged normally once the standard per-life uses have been consumed.''
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− | # The ability being Charged must be designated at the beginning of the Charge.
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− | # You may only have one instance of a given Magic or Ability Charged at a time.<br> '''Example:''' ''An Ability listed as 2/life Charge x3 may only be Charged once both per-life uses have been expended, and may only have a single instance of the Ability Charged thereafter.''
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− | # Only [[Magic and Abilities]] which may be Charged can benefit from [[Innate]], [[Steal Life Essence]], etc.
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− | ===Charge Incantation===
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− | The [[Incantation]] that is used to Charge an ability. A single ‘Charge Incantation’ is repeating the following phrase: <br>
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− | :'''“Out of battle I pause to rest,<br>I take some time to catch my breath.<br>Return to me my fleeting power<br>To aid me in my darkest hour.”'''<br>
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− | The Charge Incantation requires an empty hand and must be audible out to 20’.
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− | ===Enchantments===
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− | Enchantments are ongoing. Enchantments remain until they are used up or removed. Unless otherwise noted:
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− | # Enchantments must be denoted by an appropriately [[Enchantment strip|colored strip]] attached to the enchanted person.
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− | #* Offensive enchantments are denoted by a red strip
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− | #* Defensive enchantments are denoted by a white strip
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− | #* Miscellaneous enchantments are denoted by a yellow strip
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− | # Enchantments may only be carried one at a time by a player, unless otherwise noted.
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− | # Enchantments may only be cast on willing players.
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− | # Enchantments are always placed on players. Some Enchantments carried by players affect the [[equipment]] they carry or use as noted in the Enchantments description.
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− | # If a person bearing an Enchantment is killed the Enchantment remains but becomes inactive. [[Respawn]]ing removes any Enchantments from a player and their equipment unless the Enchantments are [[Persistent]]. If the person is returned to the same life, as opposed to respawning, then Enchantments are preserved and will function again, unless otherwise noted.
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− | #* If a player voluntarily moves after having [[Death (Combat)|died]] then the Enchantments they carried are removed. Does not apply to [[Persistent]] Enchantments.
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− | #* If a player voluntarily takes a death, all Enchantments carried are removed.
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− | # [[Magic users]] may not cast Enchantments on themselves with the exception of Enchantments with a [[range]] of ‘Self’.
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− | # Enchantments are used up even if ineffective against their target. Discharging [[Poison]] against a target [[Immune]] to the [[Death School]] still consumes the Poison Enchantment.
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− | # Enchantments that have a definite number of uses, such as [[Blessing Against Harm]] or [[Grasping Tentacles]], are removed when their last use is expended or when removed by [[Dispel Magic]], [[Resurrect]], or similar Enchantment removal effects.
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− | # [[States]] imparted by Enchantments to their bearer cannot be removed in any way while the Enchantment is active and are removed when the Enchantment is removed, unless otherwise noted. <br>'''Example One:''' ''A player bearing [[Corrosive Mist]] is [[Stopped]]. When they die the Enchantment becomes inactive and the Stopped [[State]] is removed since all States, except [[Cursed]], are removed by [[Death (Combat)|death]]. If the player is returned to life in a manner that preserves his Enchantments then he will again become Stopped as Corrosive Mist becomes active again and re-applies the State. '' <br>'''Example Two:''' ''A player bearing [[Protection From Magic]] is killed and becomes [[Cursed]] by Protection From Magic. Protection From Magic becomes inactive after he dies but the Cursed State persists as Cursed is not removed by player death. Since Protection From Magic is no longer active the Cursed State would be removable by [[Greater Release]] or similar means.''
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− | # Special Effects granted to [[equipment]] via Enchantments are considered [[magical]] and have a [[School]] corresponding to the School of the Enchantment.
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− | # Enchantments worn (or a summary of their effects) must be announced at the beginning of an engagement if possible. Enchantments worn must always be announced when requested.
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− | ===Engulfing===
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− | Engulfing effects affect the victim even if they hit only [[garb]], worn [[equipment]], or wielded equipment. Other effects only function on items or players they physically touch.
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− | ===Incantation===
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− | The verbal component required by some magics and abilities that initiates their function. Magics with a [[range]] component of 20’ or greater require that the target be indicated by name.
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− | '''Example:''' ''“Timmy, I command thee to stop, I command thee to stop, I command thee to stop.”''
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− | If the name of the target is not known, or if the casting player prefers, they may instead point at the target with a free hand and name their [[class]] and a descriptor.
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− | '''Example: ''' ''<Point with a free hand> “Warrior in blue, I command thee to stop, I command thee to stop, I command thee to stop.”''
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− | When targeting a piece of [[equipment]] the caster must explicitly define the equipment in addition to the player most recently using it.
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− | '''Example:''' ''“Timmy, blue sword on hip, I call upon flame to heat that sword, I call upon flame to heat that sword, I call upon flame to heat that sword.”''
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− | Unless otherwise noted all Incantations:
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− | # Must be said loudly and clearly enough to be heard within 50’ or by the recipient, whichever is closer. Incantations for [[Magic or Abilities]] which target self must be audible to within 20’. In the event of a disagreement over audible range, consult a [[reeve]].
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− | # Unless otherwise noted in the Magic/Ability description a player may not move their feet when incanting. If a player moves their feet the incant is interrupted.
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− | # Improper wording, mispronunciation, a gap of more than two seconds between words, or omitting words will all result in an interrupted Incantation.
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− | # An interrupted incantation does not result in a magic or ability being consumed. Interrupted Incantations must be restarted from the beginning.
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− | # Require the caster to have an empty hand with the exception of holding Material Components or the target of a Touch [[Range]] magic.
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− | # Starting an Incantation renders the player’s active [[Magic Ball]]s inactive and interrupts any other Incantation or [[Chant]] the player has in progress.
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− | # [[Meta-magic (Type)|Meta-magic]] used must be stated immediately prior to beginning the incantation for the modified magic. Abilities marked as [[Ambulant]] in the [[class]] description ignore this requirement.
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− | # Require the target to be at least partially visible at the end of the Incantation to be effective. If the target is not at least partially visible the Ability or Magic is still used up.
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− | Completing an Incantation results in an Ability or Magic being used up, regardless of if the target was valid or affected.
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− | ===Magic Armor===
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− | Magic Armor is provided by some [[Enchantments]].
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− | # Magic Armor never stacks with other Magic Armor and may not be worn with normal [[armor]]. If Magic Armor is granted from two different sources only the highest value present is used and all others are ignored.<br> '''Example:''' ''A player is wearing both [[Gift of Earth]] (2 points of Magic Armor) and [[Barkskin]] (1 point of Magic Armor). Since Gift of Earth is the highest value the Magic Armor from Barkskin is ignored. If Gift of Earth is removed the player will have a new Magic Armor maximum of 1 point. All locations greater than 1 point will be lowered to 1 point while all locations lower at 1 point or lower will remain unchanged.''
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− | # Magic Armor may be the target of magic or effects that affect [[armor]] such as [[Armor Breaking]], [[Fireball]], etc.
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− | # Magic Armor may be repaired like any other armor.
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− | # Magic Armor covers all [[Hit locations|locations]] on a player without any gaps in coverage.
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− | # Unless otherwise noted in the description of the [[Enchantment]], Magic Armor can never benefit from armor enhancement abilities or magics such as [[Ancestral Armor]] or [[Imbue Armor]].<br> '''Example: ''' ''[[Stoneskin]] is naturally considered Ancestral Armor, but [[Barkskin]] cannot benefit from Ancestral Armor in any way.''
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− | # Players may wear more Magic Armor than their [[class]] maximum allows. A class which cannot wear any armor can still wear Magic Armor.
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− | # Unless otherwise noted Magic Armor behaves identically to normal [[armor]].
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− | # The presence of Magic Armor must be announced to any opponents at the beginning of an engagement if possible; Magic Armor should not result in a ‘surprise survival’.
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− | ===Magic Balls===
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− | Magic Balls which are thrown and strike a player or object can have various effects. Unless otherwise noted:
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− | # A [[magic-user]] may physically carry only the number of Magic Balls purchased. [[Page]]s and other players may not carry extra Magic Balls for magic-users.
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− | # Once a Magic Ball’s [[Incantation]] has been said, it is considered active until thrown or interrupted.
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− | # A player may only have one Magic Ball active at a time.
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− | # Magic Balls of the [[Subdual School]] have no effect on [[equipment]] that is not being carried.<br> '''Example:''' ''You may not [[Iceball]] a player’s [[shield]] if it is not being wielded or carried by them.
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− | # Magic Balls only affect the first thing they hit.
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− | # Magic Balls affect only the player or object struck; Magic Balls are not [[engulfing]] unless noted.
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− | # Barring any [[Enchantment]]s or magical effects, [[garb]] strikes count as hitting the player if the Magic Ball would have continued on to hit the player.<br> '''Example:''' ''You may not block [[Lightning Bolts]] with your cloak.''
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− | # Magic Balls do not damage [[armor]] unless otherwise noted.
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− | # Magic Balls are not stopped by [[Protection from Projectiles]], [[Missile Block]], and other similar [[magic and abilities]].
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− | ===Meta-Magic===
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− | A type of magic which alters the typical behavior of other magics.
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− | # Unless otherwise noted, Meta-Magic follows all the standard rules for [[Incantations]].
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− | # Meta-Magics must be used immediately prior to the magic being altered.
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− | # Meta-Magics do not affect other Meta-Magics, but may be combined in any number so long as all restrictions are observed.<br> '''Example:''' ''A player may cast a spell using [[Extension]] and [[Ambulant]], however Extension must be stated without moving the feet as it is unaffected by Ambulant.''
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− | # Meta-Magics are considered expended as soon as their incantation is finished regardless of whether or not the altered magic was completed.
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− | # May not be used to modify the behavior of [[magic and abilities]] granted by [[Enchantment]]s such as [[Heat Weapon]] from [[Gift of Flame]].
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− | ===Range===
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− | Targets of [[Magics and Abilities]] out of range at the completion of an [[Incantation]] are not valid targets. For Magics and Abilities used at a range of Touch, any physical contact between caster and target is sufficient. Magic or Abilities used at a range of Touch may only be used on players that are willing, [[Death (Combat)|Dead]], [[Frozen]], [[Stunned]], or otherwise unable to move and unable to engage in combat.
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− | ===Resistant===
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− | The player is unaffected by the next [[effect]] of a given type. Players must announce '''‘resistant’''' upon triggering.
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− | *'''Melee:''' Not affected by the next strike from a melee [[weapon]]. No effect on [[projectiles]].
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− | *'''Wounds:''' Does not receive the next [[Wound]] that would otherwise be inflicted.
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− | *'''School:''' [[Immune]] to the next [[Magic or Ability]] from the given [[School]].
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− | ===School===
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− | [[Magic and Abilities]] are divided into Schools, referred to commonly as the ‘Schools of Magic’. Each School specializes in a certain genre of magic and typically the [[effects]] of the different Magic and Abilities within a School are similar.
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− | ====Command====
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− | Typically makes players stop moving or change their actions in some manner. Frequently makes use of the [[Stopped]], [[Frozen]], and [[Insubstantial]] [[State]]s. All offensive [[magic and abilities]] from the Command School are [[Verbals]]. All offensive magic and abilities from the Command School have the word '''“command”''' in the [[incantation]].
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− | ====Death====
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− | Typically causes injury or [[Death (Combat)|death]]. Frequently makes use of the [[Cursed]] and [[Fragile]] [[States]]. All offensive [[magic and abilities]] from the Death School are [[Verbals]]. Offensive magic and abilities from the Death School tend to be very explicit about the result as part of the [[incantation]] such as '''“I call for your death.”'''
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− | ====Flame====
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− | Typically [[destroys]] [[equipment]] or [[wounds]]/[[Death (Combat)|kills]] players. Offensive [[magic and abilities]] from the Flame School can be either a [[Verbal]] or a [[Magic Ball]]. Magic Balls from the Flame School typically destroy equipment and wound or kill players, while Verbals from the Flame School typically target equipment and destroy it, rather than targeting players themselves. All offensive Verbals from the Flame School have the word '''“flame”''' in the [[incantation]].
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− | ====Neutral====
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− | Has effects that alter game play for the user in some manner and does not directly affect other players.
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− | ====Protection====
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− | Typically [[enchantment]]s that provide [[magical armor]], [[Immunity]] to a [[School]], or [[Resistance]] to a School or [[State]]. There are no offensive magic or abilities in the Protection School.
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− | ====Sorcery====
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− | Typically effects that deal with raw magical force, manipulating magic itself, or controlling the aether. Offensive [[magic and abilities]] from the Sorcery School tend to be very explicit about the result as part of the [[incantation]] and frequently includes the word '''“power”'''. Offensive magic and abilities from the Sorcery School are generally [[Verbals]].
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− | ====Spirit====
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− | Typically [[Verbals]] that offer healing, resurrection, or the removal of harmful [[States]] with a few [[Enchantment]]s sprinkled in. There are no offensive magic or abilities in the Spirit School.
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− | ====Subdual====
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− | Typically makes a player stop moving or limits their actions. Makes use of the [[Stopped]], [[Frozen]], [[Stunned]], and [[Suppressed]] [[States]]. All offensive [[magic and abilities]] in the Subdual School are [[Magic Balls]].
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− | ===Specialty Arrows===
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− | Specialty Arrows which strike a player or object can have various effects. Unless otherwise noted:
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− | # A player may only physically carry one Specialty Arrow per instance of [[Ability]]. [[Page]]s and other players may not carry extra Specialty Arrows for players.
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− | # Specialty Arrows must be fired alone.
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− | # [[Incantations]] for Specialty Arrows must be said immediately prior to firing, and said loudly and clearly enough to be heard within 50’.
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− | # Hits from Specialty Arrows still count as a normal hit from an [[arrow]] to the [[Hit location|location struck]].
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− | # If a player has Specialty Arrows with a frequency that includes [[Charge]], they may have only one Specialty Arrow of any type Charged at a time.
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− | ===Traits===
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− | [[Class]] [[Abilities]] that function all of the time without activation being required. Includes such things as [[Immunity]] and the ability to use extra [[equipment]]. Traits are denoted with a (T) and are always non-magical in nature. Traits may not be removed by any means and persist after [[respawn]]. Immunities granted by Traits persist after death. Traits are not [[enchantment]]s, and do not count towards [[enchantment limit]]s or count for the purposes of [[Attuned]], [[Essence Graft]] or similar [[magic and abilities]].
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− | '''Note: '''Some Traits mimic other Magic or Abilities, but these Traits are still always on and ignore any [[Incantation]] or [[Materials]] requirement listed.
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− | ==States Defined==
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− | All abilities and magics (with a few exceptions) make use of a small set of common terms to explain the result they have on the player. These results are referred to as a ‘State’ or ‘States’. A player can have any number of different States simultaneously. A State may have a duration, after which it expires. If a player would gain a State they are already affected by, the State’s duration should simply be adjusted to the new duration if it is longer than the current duration. A State without a duration continues until it is removed by some outside force or until a condition is met. Unless otherwise noted, all States are removed when a player dies and cannot apply to dead players. A State conferred by a [[class]] [[Trait]], such as [[Immunity]] to [[Subdual (School)|Subdual]], is always on and may not be removed by [[respawn]], [[Death (Combat)|Death]], or any other means. States imparted at the same time as a killing blow are considered to have taken effect prior to death.
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− | If a State which prevented a player from moving expires due to its duration ending, the player it affected must declare, “No longer [State that ended]”. This must be audible out to 20 feet.
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− | ===Cursed===
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− | Player becomes [[Immune]] to [[Spirit (School)|Spirit]]. Cursed persists after [[Death (Combat)|death]] but is removed at [[Respawn]]. Has no effect on [[magic or abilities]] already cast or ongoing.
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− | ===Fragile===
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− | Player dies on the next [[Wound]].
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− | ===Frozen===
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− | Player may not move, speak, or take any action. Can only be affected by mechanics that work on [[States]] in general (such as [[Release]]) or Frozen in specific (such as [[Shatter]]). Otherwise player and their [[equipment]] is not affected by combat, magic, etc.
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− | ===Immune===
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− | The bearing player or object is not affected by [[Magic or Abilities]] from a given [[School]]. Immunity granted as a [[Trait]] does not prevent players from making use of their own [[class]] [[Abilities]]. Unless otherwise noted, Immunities do not extend beyond the player or object that has them.
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− | '''Example:''' ''A player with Immunity to [[Flame (School)|Flame]] can still have his [[armor]] [[destroyed]] by a [[Fireball]].''
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− | Unless otherwise noted, players with Immunities may still be targeted by [[Magic and Abilities]] of the given [[School]].
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− | '''Example:''' ''A player with Immunity to [[Flame (School)|Flame]] can still be the target of [[Pyrotechnics]] which would still destroy their [[equipment]] (as Immunities do not extend to equipment unless noted).''
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− | Immunities do not interact with [[Enchantment]]s worn by the player.
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− | '''Example One:''' ''An [[Anti-paladin]] may wear the [[Flameblade]] Enchantment.''
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− | '''Example Two:''' ''A player with [[Protection From Magic]] still gains [[Stopped]] if [[Corrosive Mist]] is later cast on them.''
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− | ===Insubstantial===
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− | This [[State]] has both offensive and defensive purposes and greatly limits a player’s ability to interact with play. Insubstantial players:
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− | # May not move from their starting location unless otherwise noted.
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− | # Are incapable of physically interacting with game items, objectives, or other players in any way unless otherwise noted.
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− | # Can only be affected by mechanics that work on [[States]] in general (such as [[Release]]) or Insubstantial in specific (such as [[Dimensional Rift]]. Players and their [[equipment]] are otherwise unaffected by combat, magic, etc.
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− | # Are not affected or stopped by game terrain such as walls, lava pits, traps, etc unless otherwise indicated by the [[reeve]] or game designer.
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− | # May be seen and heard.
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− | # May see and hear.
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− | # May [[Charge]] [[abilities]].
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− | # May use [[Magic and Abilities]] on themselves if the Magic and Abilities are able to affect Insubstantial players.
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− | # May remove this [[State]] from themselves at any time by Incanting '''“I return to the physical world” x2''' provided they are the cause of the State and entered it voluntarily. Otherwise they must end the State as per the description of the responsible Magic or Ability.
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− | #. Insubstantial triggered from [[enchantments]] worn is not considered voluntary.
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− | # The ending Incantation for Insubstantial is not interrupted by the player moving their feet.
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− | # Must indicate their Insubstantial State by saying '''“Insubstantial”''' if asked, attacked, or targeted by a [[Magic or Ability]].
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− | # May not delay the game excessively. For instance, you may not use the Insubstantial State to avoid being killed if you are the last player alive in a [[Mutual Annihilation]] [[battlegame]]. The [[reeve]]s decision in these situations is final.
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− | ===Out of Game===
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− | The player is not currently participating in play. Do not interact with an Out of Game player unless you are a [[reeve]]. A player may become Out of Game if they are injured, if they are being addressed by a reeve, or other similar situation. Rarely, a Magic or Ability may also cause you to become Out of Game. The Out of Game State may only be ended by a reeve, unless otherwise noted.
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− | ===Stopped===
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− | Player may not move their feet. Unless otherwise noted [[Magic and Abilities]] such as [[Teleport]], [[Blink]], [[Lost]], [[Banish]], etc. which allow or require movement fail when targeting a Stopped player.
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− | ===Stunned===
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− | Player is unable to act in any manner. May still be affected as per normal.
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− | ===Suppressed===
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− | Player unable to cast magic or activate abilities. Has no effect on abilities already activated, magic already cast, [[Chants]] already in progress, or [[enchantment]]s activating such as [[Phoenix Tears]].
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− | Special Effects are a common language used to define battlefild events. Special Effects typically trigger when a player or object is hit by a [[weapon]], [[Magic Ball]], or targeted by a completed [[Verbal]]. A single event typically only has one relevant Special Effect. For instance a [[Destruction Arrow]] is both [[Armor Destroying]] and [[Shield Destroying]], but there is no situation in which both of those matter simultaneously. Likewise a sword may be both [[Armor Breaking]] and [[Wounds Kill]], but players are not affected by Armor Breaking and [[armor]] is not affected by Wounds Kill. When using a [[weapon]] or magic which causes an Special Effect you must announce it to your opponent at the beginning of an engagement and periodically during the engagement when reasonable.
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− | '''Example:''' ''A [[Barbarian]] moving to engage an unarmored [[Scout]] need not announce ‘Armor Breaking’; however if an armored [[Paladin]] moves into the engagement the Barbarian should announce ‘Armor Breaking’ at their soonest reasonable opportunity. The game flows more smoothly and everybody has more fun when Special Effects are stated ahead of time rather than kept as surprises.
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− | ===Armor Breaking===
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− | A hit to [[armor]] from a [[weapon]], [[Magic Ball]], etc. with the Armor Breaking ability will immediately remove all [[Armor Points]] from the [[location struck]] if the location struck currently has three or less Armor Points. If the armor currently has four or more Armor Points then the armor has one Armor Point removed as per normal.
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− | '''Example:''' ''Armor with 4 points is struck by a weapon with Armor Breaking. The armor loses an Armor Point at the location struck. The armor is struck again in the same location which now has 3 points. The Armor Points at that location are reduced to zero and the wearer is unharmed unless otherwise noted.
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− | Denoted by announcing ''' “Breaking”. '''
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− | A hit to [[armor]] from a [[weapon]], [[Magic Ball]], etc. with the Armor Destroying Special Effect reduces the armor to zero points in the [[location struck]]. The wearer is unharmed unless otherwise noted. Denoted by announcing ''' “Destroying”'''.
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− | Three hits to a [[shield]] from a [[weapon]], [[Magic Ball]], etc. with the Shield Crushing Special Effect [[destroys]] the shield. The wearer is unharmed unless otherwise noted. Hits do not all have to be from the same source; hits from different sources are cumulative. Denoted by announcing '''“Shield Crushing”'''.
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− | A hit to a [[shield]] from a [[weapon]], [[Magic Ball]], etc. with the Shield Destroying Special Effect [[destroys]] the shield. The wearer is unharmed unless otherwise noted. Denoted by announcing '''“Shield Destroying”'''.
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− | A [[weapon]] hit by an effect with the Weapon Destroying Special Effect is [[destroyed]].
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− | Players [[Wound]]ed by objects with the Wounds Kill Special Effect are killed. Denoted by announcing '''“Wounds Kill”'''.
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See also Category:Magic and Abilities for a full listing.
From the Rulebook
One of the key concepts of Amtgard is the abilities that classes have access to in battlegames. These concepts are broken into three basic categories that are further defined individually in this section.
Abilities are typically actions that are performed by a player using an incantation. It might range from hiding in the shadows to picking a lock to throwing a fireball. Each ability is individually defied later on in this section.
States are normally the result of an bility used by a player. A State is a result that stays on a player until it is removed by the duration ending, respawning, or another ability. See the States section for more information.
Special Effects are typically triggered events that have a specific result. Special Effects are often tied to hits from weapons, Magic Balls, or Verbals. A Special Effect differs from a State in that it has an instantaneous result. The result may continue, but the Special Effect is done once it has triggered. For instance if armor is destroyed by the Armor Destroying Special Effect from a Fireball then the only way to get the armor back is to repair it using Mend (or a similar ability).
Powers or skills that must be activated to be used.
- Ability Enchantments denoted as Magical (m) in the class description count towards the bearers limit for carried Enchantments. May be removed by Magic that removes Enchantments, such as Dispel Magic.
- Ability Enchantments denoted as Extraordinary (ex) in the class description do not count towards enchantment limits or count for the purposes of Attuned, Essence Graft, or similar abilities. A player may not have more than one (ex) enchantment of the same name.
- Abilities granted via an Enchantment retain the original School of the ability, not the School of the Enchantment.
- Ongoing Effects are effects applied by abilities where the effect lasts for some specified duration (Examples: Terror, Heat Weapon, and Shake it Off) or for an indefinite duration (Examples: Elemental Barrage, and Shove).
- An improperly cast ability, or ability which could not be activated, fails. For example, abilities cast while Suppressed, or Magical abilities cast without an empty hand throughout the incantation.
When two abilities would take effect simultaneously:
- Effects on a player trigger in this order: Traits, Immunities, Resistances, Other Enchantments.
- Other Enchantment effects trigger at the same time, even if the result of one would prevent another. Example one: A player bearing Phoenix Tears and Troll Blood dies. Both enchantments trigger and lose a strip, player is Frozen for 30s, ignores the killing effect, and when Frozen is removed all wounds are removed, etc. Example two: A player bearing Ancestral Armor and Gift of Air is hit by a normal melee weapon in an armored location. That hit location loses 1 point of armor, and the player is Insubstantial.
Class abilities which modify base rules about their class. Archetypes are denoted with an (A) and are always active throughout the game. Archetypes may not be removed by any means and persist after respawn. Archetypes are not enchantments, and do not count towards enchantment limits or count for the purposes of Attuned, Essence Graft, or similar abilities. You do not have to have an archetype, even if one is available to you.
An audible component required by some abilities that sustains their continuing function. Under normal circumstances a player may voluntarily end an ability with an ongoing chant at any time. The audible components of a Chant must be spaced no further than five seconds apart and audible to 50’. Failure to Chant ends the effect. May be spoken while moving. Only one Chant can be maintained at a time.
Some abilities may have their per-life or per-refresh uses restored after they are consumed. These abilities are denoted with the word “Charge” and a number after them. In order to gain an additional per-life or per-refresh use of a Charge ability the Charge Incantation must be repeated in full the number of times indicated by number after Charge. For instance an ability labeled ‘Charge x3’ requires three full repetitions of the Charge Incantation in order to regain a use.
- Once an ability has been Charged, it may then be held for later use in the same game. Once it is used you may then Charge it again for another use.
- Stating the name of an ability to charge does not activate that ability.
- Any Incantation to activate a Charged ability is separate from the Charge Incantation.
- Charges for per-refresh abilities carry between lives; a per-refresh ability Charged on a previous life and not used can be used on the next life.
- The ability being Charged must be designated at the beginning of the Charge.
- Only abilities which may be Charged can benefit from Innate, Steal Life Essence, etc.
The Incantation that is used to Charge an ability. A single ‘Charge Incantation’ is repeating the following phrase:
Out of battle I pause to rest.
I take some time to catch my breath.
Return to me my fleeting power.
To aid me in my darkest hour.
Enchantments are ongoing abilities that remain until they are used up or removed.
- Enchantments are represented by enchantment strips.
- Offensive enchantments are denoted by a red strip
- Defensive enchantments are denoted by a white strip
- Miscellaneous enchantments are denoted by a yellow strip
- Players may only carry one magical enchantment at a time. A player may not have more than one (ex) enchantment of the same name.
- Enchantments may only be cast on willing players.
- Enchantments are always worn by players. An Enchantment can always be cast onto a player, regardless of any Immunity, other Enchantment, or other effect that normally prevents a player from being affected by an ability, except for restriction that affect Enchantments specifically, such as Essence Graft.
- If a player bearing an Enchantment is killed the Enchantment remains but becomes inactive. [Respawn]]ing removes any Enchantments from a player unless the Enchantments are Persistent. If the person is returned to life, as opposed to respawning, then Enchantments are preserved and will function again, unless removed by the ability that returned the player to life.
- If a player voluntarily takes a death, all Enchantments carried are removed.
- Enchantments that have a definite number of uses, such as Blessing Against Harm or Snaring Vines, are removed when their last use is expended even if ineffective against their target. For example, discharging Poison against a target Immune to the Death School still expends that use of Poison.
- Uses of abilities granted by an Enchantment are tracked separately from a player's own abilities, and are recharged separately.
- States, Abilities, and Ongoing Effects imparted as an inherent part of Enchantments to their bearer cannot be removed in any way while the Enchantment is active and are removed when the Enchantment is removed, except for Cursed. This does not apply to States nor Ongoing Effects incidentally caused by the Enchantment which have a normal exit condition or expiration timer. Those can be removed normally.
Example One: A player bearing Heart of the Swarm is Stopped. When they die the Enchantment becomes inactive and the player is no longer Stopped since all States other than Cursed are removed on death. If the player is returned to life in a manner that preserves their Enchantments then they will again become Stopped as Heart of the Swarm becomes active again and re-applies the State.
Example Two: A player is enchanted with Phoenix Tears and "killed". Phoenix tears activates, making the player alive and Frozen. Another player could remove this Frozen with Release. If the player is "killed" again, Phoenix Tears will make them alive and Frozen, and then remove itself. Removal of the Enchantment does not remove Frozen.
- Cursed imparted by an Enchantment cannot be removed in any way while the Enchantment is worn, whether it is active or inactive. If the Enchantment is removed, Cursed is not removed.
Example One: A player bearing Vampirism dies. Their enchantment becomes inactive, but the Cursed State remains. If the enchantment were removed with Sever Spirit, Vampirism would be removed, but the Player would remain Cursed.
- Enchantments worn (or a summary of their effects) must be declared at the beginning of an engagement if possible. Enchantments worn must always be declared when requested. Persistent enchantments must be declared as such.
- Players may remove any worn enchantments from themselves by declaring that they are doing so. This must be audible out to 20'.
Engulfing effects affect the target if they strike a valid hit location, garb, or carried equipment.
The verbal component required by some abilities that initiates their function.
Abilities used at a Range greater than Touch require that the target be indicated by name.
Example: “Timmy, I command thee to stop, I command thee to stop, I command thee to stop.”
If the name of the target is not known, or if the casting player prefers, they may instead point at the target with a free hand and say two descriptors for the target, such as their class and the color of their tunic.
Example: <Point with a free hand> “Warrior in blue, I command thee to stop...”
When targeting a piece of equipment the caster must explicitly define the equipment in addition to the player most recently using it.
Example: “Timmy, blue sword on hip, I call upon flame to heat that sword...”
All Incantations:
- Must be said loudly and clearly enough to be heard within 50’ or by the recipient, whichever is closer. Incantations for abilities which target self must be audible to within 20’. In the event of a disagreement over audible range, consult a reeve.
- Unless otherwise noted in the ability description a player may not move their feet when incanting. If a player moves their feet the incant is interrupted.
- Improper wording, mispronunciation, a gap of more than two seconds between words, or omitting words will all result in an interrupted incantation.
- An interrupted incantation does not result in an ability being consumed. Interrupted incantations must be restarted from the beginning.
- Require the caster to have an empty hand with the exception of holding Material Components or the target of a Touch or Other Range magic. Incantations listed as Extraordinary ((ex)) do not require a free hand. Any hand that is touching a shield or weapon is not considered an empty hand, with the exception of hands incidentally touching Small shields that are strapped securely to the arm.
- Starting an incantation renders the player’s active Magic Balls inactive and interrupts any other Incantation or Chant the player has in progress.
- The target of an ability must be at least partially visible at the completion of an Incantation. The target being out of sight at any other point does not prevent or interrupt the casting attempt. If a piece of equipment is the target, the physical equipment itself is what needs to be at least partially visible. If the incantation is completed and the target is not at least partially visible, the Magic or Ability has no effect but is still expended.
Completing an incantation results in an ability being used up, regardless of if the target was valid or affected.
Magic Armor is provided by some Enchantments. The specific enchantment will denote a number of points of Magic Armor that are granted to each hit location.
- If Magic Armor is granted from two different sources only the highest value present is used and all others are ignored.
Example: A player is wearing both Stoneskin (2 points of Magic Armor) and Barkskin (1 point of Magic Armor). Since Stoneskin is the highest value the Magic Armor from Barkskin is ignored. If Stoneskin is removed the player will have a new Magic Armor maximum of 1 point. All locations greater than 1 point will be lowered to 1 point while all locations at 1 point or lower will remain unchanged.
- Magic Armor may be the target of magic or effects that affect armor such as Armor Breaking, Fireball, etc.
- Magic Armor may be repaired like any other armor.
- Magic Armor covers all locations on a player without any gaps in coverage.
- Unless it is inherently part of the Enchantment, Magic Armor can never benefit from armor enhancement abilities such as Ancestral Armor or Imbue Armor.
- Players may wear more Magic Armor than their class maximum allows. A class which cannot wear any armor can still wear Magic Armor.
- Magic Armor behaves identically to normal armor.
- The presence of Magic Armor must be declared to any opponents at the beginning of an engagement if possible; Magic Armor should not result in a ‘surprise survival’.
- Enchantments which grant Magic Armor fail when targeting a player with worn armor. Players may not don worn armor while bearing an enchantment which grants magic armor. (If you are only wearing armor that was rated initially as zero points it may be worn with Magic Armor.)
Magic Balls which are thrown and strike a player or object can have various effects.
- Players may only carry or bring on to the battlefield a number of Magic Balls up to the maximum uses allowed to them.
- Owners of Magic Balls may grant other players permission to carry their Magic Balls in order to return them to the owner or to the owner’s base. They may also grant other players permission to use their Magic Balls if the other player has the ability to do so.
- A Magic Ball must be held in the caster's hand by the end of the incantation to become active.
- A Magic Ball will become inactive if the caster begins an incantation or the Magic Ball stops being held in hand and has not been thrown. The caster can transfer an active Magic Ball from one hand to the other without it becoming inactive and can wield a weapon or shield in a hand that is also holding an active Magic Ball.
- A player may only have one Magic Ball active at a time.
- Magic Balls of the Subdual School have no effect on equipment that is not being carried.
- Example: You may not Iceball a player’s shield if it is not being wielded or carried by them.
- Magic Balls discharge and attempt to affect the first valid player or wielded equipment they strike, if any, before deactivating upon striking the terrain. Magic Balls are not Engulfing unless noted.
- Garb strikes count as hitting the player if the Magic Ball would have continued on to hit the player.
- Magic Balls are not stopped by Protection from Projectiles, Song of Deflection, or other similar abilities.
A type of magic which alters the typical behavior of other abilities.
- Meta-Magic follows all the standard rules for Incantations, except for Ambulant, which may be cast while moving.
- Meta-Magic must be stated immediately after indicating the target and prior to beginning the incantation for the modified ability.
- Abilities that are labeled with a Meta-Magic in the class description are affected as per that Meta-Magic, but do not require the player to state the incantation for that meta-magic.
- Meta-Magics do not affect other Meta-Magics, but may be combined in any number so long as all restrictions are observed.
Example: A player may cast an ability using Extension and Ambulant, however Extension must be stated without moving the feet as it is unaffected by Ambulant.
- Meta-Magics are considered expended as soon as their incantation is finished regardless of whether or not the altered magic was completed.
- May not be used to modify the behavior of Magic Items or abilities granted by Enchantments such as Heat Weapon from Gift of Flame.
The target of an ability must be in range at the completion of an Incantation. The target being out of range at any other point does not prevent or interrupt the casting attempt. If a piece of equipment is the target, the physical equipment itself it what needs to be in range. If the incantation is completed and the target is not in range, the ability has no effect but is still expended.
- Self: Target must be the caster.
- Touch: Target may be Self or Others. Any physical contact between caster and target is sufficient, or placing one's hand within six inches of the target.
- Other: Target must be other players or equipment that are in Touch range.
- 20': Target must be within 20' upon completion of the incantation.
- 50': Target must be within 50' upon completion of the incantation.
Abilities that are cast at Touch range may only be used provided at least one of the following is true:
- The target is willing
- The target is Dead
- The target is Stunned
- The target is Frozen
- The target is Insubstantial and unable to move from their current location.
The player is unaffected by the next effect of a given type. Players must declare "resistant" upon triggering.
- Wounds: Does not receive the next wound that would otherwise be inflicted.
- School: Immune to the next ability from the given School.
Abilities are divided into Schools. Each School specializes in a certain genre of magic and typically the effects of the different abilities within a School are similar.
Typically compels or forbids actions. All offensive magic and abilities from the Command School are Verbals and have the word “Command” in the incantation.
Typically causes injury or destruction. Most abilities from the Death School have the word "Death" in the incantation.
Typically causes injury or destruction. Most abilities from the Flame School have the word “Flame” in the incantation.
Typically has effects that alter game rules for the user in some manner and do not directly affect other players.
Typically prevents injury or destruction. There are no offensive abilities in the Protection School.
May cause any effect, serving as a catch-all School. Many abilities from the Sorcery School have the word "Power" in the incantation.
Typically supportive abilities pertaining to injuries, death, and other ill affects. Many abilities from the Spirit School have the word "Spirit" in the incantation.
Typically prevents movement or actions. All abilities in the Subdual School are Magic Balls.
Specialty Arrows which strike a player or object can have various effects.
- Players may only bring a number of Specialty Arrows on to the battlefield equal to the maximum uses allowed to them. Likewise, players may also only carry up to that amount at any given time.
- Owners of Specialty Arrows may grant other players permission to carry their Specialty Arrows in order to return them to the owner or to the owner’s base, but may not grant anyone else permission to use them.
- Specialty Arrows must be fired alone.
- Incantations for Specialty Arrows must be said immediately prior to firing, and said loudly and clearly enough to be heard within 50’.
- All Specialty Arrow incantations are treated as Ambulant but do not require the statement of "Ambulant" before their incantation.
- Properly activated Specialty Arrows count as a normal hit from an arrow to the location struck in addition to their listed effects.
Class Abilities that function all of the time without activation being required. Includes such things as Immunity
and the ability to use extra equipment. Traits are denoted with a (T) and are always non-magical in nature. Traits may not be removed by any means and persist after respawn. Immunities granted by Traits persist after death. Traits are not enchantments, and do not count towards enchantment limits or count for the purposes of Attuned, Essence Graft, or similar magic and abilities.
Note: Some Traits mimic other Magic or Abilities, but these Traits are still always on and ignore any Incantation or Materials requirement listed. Traits always take effect before Immunities, Resistances, and any other effects.
Some abilities have special circumstances that must be met before they can be cast.
Can only be used within 30 seconds after striking an enemy with the final blow or causes the activation of any effects which allow the enemy struck to avoid death such as Troll Blood, Phoenix Tears, and Song of Survival). The caster must be outside of 10’ of a living enemy, and may only use one Kill Trigger ability per eligible killing blow.
Can only be used immediately after the caster causes a wound to an enemy (even if that wound kills the enemy; but not if the wound is not received, e.g. by a Resistance).
Abilities that require an incantation to be cast. Verbals can have an immediate effect or impart a State or an Ongoing Effect. Ongoing Effects may have a duration, after which it expires. If a player would gain an Ongoing Effect they are already affected by, the Ongoing Effect’s duration will simply be adjusted to the new duration if it is longer than the current duration. An Ongoing Effect without a duration continues until it is removed by some outside force or until a condition is met. Unless otherwise noted, Ongoing Effects cannot apply when a player dies or has an ability activate which allows the player struck to avoid death (Troll Blood, Phoenix Tears, Song of Survival).
All abilities (with a few exceptions) make use of a small set of common terms to explain the result they have on the player. These results are referred to as a ‘State’ or ‘States’. A player can have any number of different States simultaneously. A State conferred by a class Trait, such as Immunity to Subdual, is always on and may not be removed by respawn, death, or any other means.
A State may have a duration, after which it expires. If a player would gain a State they are already affected by, the State’s duration will simply be adjusted to the new duration if it is longer than the current duration. A State without a duration continues until it is removed by some outside force or until a condition is met. Unless otherwise noted, States cannot apply to dead players and are removed when a player dies or has an effect activate which allows the player struck to avoid death (Troll Blood, Phoenix Tears, Song of Survival).
States imparted at the same time as a killing blow are considered to have taken effect prior to death. If a State which prevented a player from moving expires due to its duration ending, the player it affected must declare, “No longer [State that ended]”. This must be audible out to 20 feet.
Player becomes Immune to Spirit. Has no effect on abilities already cast or ongoing. Cursed persists after death but is removed on respawn. Cursed imparted by an Enchantment cannot be removed in any way while the Enchantment is worn, whether it is active or inactive. If the Enchantment is removed, Cursed is not removed unless otherwise noted.
Player dies on the next wound.
Player may not move, speak, or take any action. Can only be affected by mechanics that work on States in general (such as Release) or Frozen in specific (such as Shatter). Otherwise the player and their carried or worn equipment is not affected by combat, abilities, etc.
The bearing player or object is not affected by abilities from a given School.
- Immunity granted as a Trait does not prevent players from making use of their own class Abilities.
- Unless otherwise noted, Immunities do not extend beyond the player or object that has them.
Example: A player with Immunity to Flame can still have their armor destroyed by a Fireball.
- If a player is Immune to an effect which would remove a State or Ongoing Effect, the State/Ongoing Effect is not removed.
Example: A player who is Immune to Sorcery cannot be Released from Frozen, as they cannot be affected by Release, a Sorcery School ability.
- Players with Immunities may still be targeted by abilities of the given School.
Example: A player with Immunity to Flame can still be the target of Pyrotechnics which would still destroy their equipment (as Immunities do not extend to equipment unless noted).
- A target becoming Immune to the source of an Ongoing Effect or State while it is applied does not remove Ongoing Effects or States currently affecting the target.
Example: If a player who is Stopped by Hold Person casts Song of Determination on themselves, that player remains Stopped.
Player may not interact with game items, objectives, or other players unless specified by the ability that made them Insubstantial, other than retrieving equipment. Players may only target themselves with magic and abilities that are able to affect insubstantial players. May use Meta-Magic and Charge abilities. Insubstantial players:
- May not move from their starting location unless unless specified by the ability that made them Insubstantial. This is different from Stopped in that you can still move your feet.
- Can only be affected by mechanics that work on States in general (such as Release) or Insubstantial in specific (such as Dimensional Rift). Player and their carried equipment are otherwise unaffected by combat, abilities, etc.
- Are not affected or stopped by game terrain such as walls, lava pits, traps, etc unless otherwise indicated by the reeve or game designer.
- May remove this State from themselves at any time by Incanting “I return to the physical world” x2 provided they are the cause of the State and the State was not imparted by an Enchantment. Otherwise, they must end the State as per the description of the responsible ability. This incantation is not interrupted by the player moving their feet, and does not require a free hand.
- Must indicate their Insubstantial State by saying “Insubstantial” if asked, attacked, or targeted by an ability.
- May not delay the game excessively. For instance, you may not use this State to avoid being killed if you are the last player alive in a Mutual Annihilation battlegame. The reeve's decision is final.
The player and their carried equipment are not affected by combat, abilities, etc that do not specifically work on Invulnerable players. The player is incapable of physically interacting with game items, objectives, or other players in any way other than abilities that specifically allow them to. This does not prevent you from retrieving equipment.
Player may not move their feet. Abilities that allow or require movement fail only if they are cast while the target is Stopped. If an Enchantment effect activates while a player is Stopped, the activated effect is still applied but cannot be completed until the Stopped State ends. Example: A player is enchanted with Gift of Air and is later Stopped, then hit with a melee weapon. They remain Stopped for the duration of the Stopped effect, then may choose to return to base.
Player is unable to act in any manner. May still be affected as per normal.
Player is unable to cast abilities or use the Charge incantation. Has no effect on abilities already cast, Chants already in progress, or Enchantments activating such as Phoenix Tears.
Special Effects are a common language used to define battlefield events. Special Effects typically trigger when a player or object is hit by a weapon, Magic Ball, or targeted by a completed Verbal. A single event typically only has one relevant Special Effect. For instance a Destruction Arrow is both Armor Destroying and Shield Destroying, but there is no situation in which both of those matter simultaneously. Likewise a sword may be both Armor Breaking and Wounds Kill, but players are not affected by Armor Breaking and armor is not affected by Wounds Kill.
When using a melee weapon which causes a Special Effect you must declare it to your opponent at the beginning of an engagement and periodically during the engagement when reasonable.
Example: A Barbarian moving to engage an unarmored Scout need not announce ‘Armor Breaking’; however if an armored Paladin moves into the engagement the Barbarian should announce ‘Armor Breaking’ at their soonest reasonable opportunity. The game flows more smoothly and everybody has more fun when Special Effects are stated ahead of time rather than kept as surprises.
Special Effects granted to equipment are always Extraordinary. They have no associated School, except for Wounds Kill, which is always of the Death School.
A hit to armor from a weapon, Magic Ball, etc. with the Armor Breaking Special Effect will immediately remove all Armor Points from the location struck if the location struck if it currently has three or less Armor Points. Otherwise, the armor is affected as per a normal hit.
A hit to armor with weapons, or abilities with the Armor Destroying Special Effect reduces the Armor Points to zero in that location.
A shield that has received any Shield Crushing hits is damaged. A shield that has been damaged any amount may be repaired. Three hits to a shield from a weapon, Magic Ball, etc. with the Shield Crushing Special Effect destroys the shield. Hits do not all have to be from the same source; hits from different sources are cumulative. Denoted by declaring “Shield Crushing”.
A hit to a shield from a weapon, Magic ball, etc. with the Shield Destroying Special Effect destroys the shield. Denoted by declaring "Shield Destroying".
A weapon hit by an effect with the Weapon Destroying Special Effect is destroyed.
Players wounded by objects with the Wounds Kill Special Effect are killed. Denoted by declaring "Wounds Kill".