V9: Resurrect

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Resurrect
Simple Summary Resurrect: Incant "The white light of healing hath resurrected thee" x5 to Revive the target. They become Severed.
Available to Healer, Paladin
Type Verbal (Non-Offensive)
Range 5ft (Other)
Incantation "The white light of healing hath resurrected thee." x5
Effects Immediate Effect: Target is revived.

Secondary Effect (Status): If the target is revived, they become Severed until they respawn.

Other Details This ability can affect dead players.
Reminder If a dead player has moved more than 20ft from where they died, they are Severed.



Extra Clarifications

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Trivia
  • Resurrect was introduced in Amtgard V2 (1984).

  • Resurrect had a long reputation for being an essential beginner ability with a very long and complex incantation. The incantation for Resurrect in V2 was:
    “Sword Cut, spear stab, mace smash, arrow jab,
    Let the white light of healing descend on thee.
    Sword Cut, spear stab, mace smash, arrow jab,
    Let the white light of healing stop thy spilling blood.
    Sword Cut, spear stab, mace smash, arrow jab,
    Let the white light of healing mend thy bones.
    Sword Cut, spear stab, mace smash, arrow jab,
    Let the white light of healing close thy wounds.
    Sword Cut, spear stab, mace smash, arrow jab,
    Let the white light of healing restore thy vigor.
    Sword Cut, spear stab, mace smash, arrow jab,
    By the power of the gods, resurrect thou.”





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