spell name: CHILLS | list name: disease | level: 1 | realm: channeling | type: evil cleric base | spell class: f | duration: permanent | range: 100' | area of effect: 1 target | sourcebook: spell law |
description: target gets a cold; roll for severity (high is bad for target). |
spell name: GREY VISION | list name: disease | level: 2 | realm: channeling | type: evil cleric base | spell class: f | duration: permanent | range: 100' | area of effect: 1 target | sourcebook: spell law |
description: target is color-blind. |
spell name: SMELLING LOSE | list name: disease | level: 3 | realm: channeling | type: evil cleric base | spell class: f | duration: permanent | range: 100' | area of effect: 1 target | sourcebook: spell law |
description: target has no sense of smell. |
spell name: HEARING LOSE | list name: disease | level: 4 | realm: channeling | type: evil cleric base | spell class: f | duration: permanent | range: 100' | area of effect: 1 target | sourcebook: spell law |
description: target has no sense of hearing. |
spell name: TONGUE ROT | list name: disease | level: 5 | realm: channeling | type: evil cleric base | spell class: f | duration: permanent | range: 100' | area of effect: 1 target | sourcebook: spell law |
description: over the course of one week the target's tongue will rot away and he will not be able to speak. |
spell name: ASTHMA | list name: disease | level: 6 | realm: channeling | type: evil cleric base | spell class: f | duration: permanent | range: 100' | area of effect: 1 target | sourcebook: spell law |
description: target gets severe asthma; for every round of physical exertion (melee, running, firing a bow, rowing, etc.) the target will have a -5 mod to any activity involving physical exertion. when this reaches -100 the target lapses into unconscious. each -5 mod requires three rounds of rest to eradicate. |
spell name: LEPROSY | list name: disease | level: 7 | realm: channeling | type: evil cleric base | spell class: f | duration: permanent | range: 100' | area of effect: 1 target | sourcebook: spell law |
description: target gets leprosy, which causes a gradual loss of feeling in the extremities (and blood flow); this doubles the effectiveness of wounds in these areas. |
spell name: MINOR ALLERGY | list name: disease | level: 8 | realm: channeling | type: evil cleric base | spell class: f | duration: permanent | range: 100' | area of effect: 1 target | sourcebook: spell law |
description: the target becomes slightly allergic to a substance (not himself) of the caster's choosing; when in the presence of this substance, the target will be at -30 on all activity. |
spell name: HEMOPHILLIA | list name: disease | level: 10 | realm: channeling | type: evil cleric base | spell class: f | duration: permanent | range: 100' | area of effect: 1 target | sourcebook: spell law |
description: the target becomes a hemophiliac; any "hits/round"" and concussion hits are doubled; healing hits requires double the normal expenditure." |
spell name: MALARIA | list name: disease | level: 11 | realm: channeling | type: evil cleric base | spell class: f | duration: permanent | range: 100' | area of effect: 1 target | sourcebook: spell law |
description: the target contracts malaria; after the initial bout of high fever, delirium, coma and incapacitation (lasting between 3 days and 2 weeks), the target will be subject to random "relapses"" similiar to the initial bout." |
spell name: EPILEPSY | list name: disease | level: 13 | realm: channeling | type: evil cleric base | spell class: f | duration: permanent | range: 100' | area of effect: 1 target | sourcebook: spell law |
description: the target becomes an epileptic. in a tension situation there is a 5% chance he will go into an epileptic fit. if someone threats them (i.e., holds them down and places an object in his mouth), he has only a 1% chance of dying; if not, he has a 10% chance of dying. |
spell name: PNEUMONIA | list name: disease | level: 14 | realm: channeling | type: evil cleric base | spell class: f | duration: permanent | range: 100' | area of effect: 1 target | sourcebook: spell law |
description: the target contracts pneumonia. if the target is kept warm and completely immobile for two weeks, he will have only a 25% chance of dying (much higher if not treated). the chance of dying is lowered 5% for every 10 points by which target's constitution exceeds 50. |
spell name: MAJOR ALLERGY | list name: disease | level: 15 | realm: channeling | type: evil cleric base | spell class: f | duration: permanent | range: 100' | area of effect: 1 target | sourcebook: spell law |
description: the target becomes slightly allergic to a substance (not himself) of the caster's choosing; when in the presence of this substance, the target will be at -60 on all activity. |
spell name: ELPHANTIASIS | list name: disease | level: 20 | realm: channeling | type: evil cleric base | spell class: f | duration: permanent | range: 100' | area of effect: 1 target | sourcebook: spell law |
description: the target gets elephantiasis. one of his extremities swells and grows up to 5x normal size. |
spell name: LEUKEMIA | list name: disease | level: 25 | realm: channeling | type: evil cleric base | spell class: f | duration: permanent | range: 100' | area of effect: 1 target | sourcebook: spell law |
description: the taget catches leukemia. target will weaken at a rate of 2% per day (-2/day, cumlulative to all activity); when the total reaches 100%, the target is dead. |
spell name: RABIES | list name: disease | level: 30 | realm: channeling | type: evil cleric base | spell class: f | duration: permanent | range: 100' | area of effect: 1 target | sourcebook: spell law |
description: the target gets rabies. after 21 days of no visible effect, the disease sets in. the target's organs contract; the foams at the mouth, becomes very thirsty and violent; and any one he bites or scratches must resist or catch the disease. the target dies five to seven days after disease's onset. |
spell name: PLAGUE | list name: disease | level: 50 | realm: channeling | type: evil cleric base | spell class: f | duration: permanent | range: 100' | area of effect: 1 target | sourcebook: spell law |
description: the target gets the "plague"". if he fails his rr, he will die 95% of the time (in 10 minutes); the other 5% of the time he believes that he resited, but becomes a carrier instead. anyone coming within 5' of a carrier must resist or face the same chances as the original target." |
spell name: DETECT CURSE | list name: curses | level: 1 | realm: channeling | type: evil cleric base | spell class: i | duration: 1 minute / level | range: 10' | area of effect: 10' r | sourcebook: spell law |
description: detects a curse on an item or person. |
spell name: NIGHTVISION CURSE | list name: curses | level: 2 | realm: channeling | type: evil cleric base | spell class: f | duration: until removed | range: 100' | area of effect: 1 target | sourcebook: spell law |
description: target can see at night as if it were day, but he can only see in the day as if it were the darkest night. |
spell name: ULCER CURSE | list name: curses | level: 4 | realm: channeling | type: evil cleric base | spell class: f | duration: until removed | range: 100' | area of effect: 1 target | sourcebook: spell law |
description: target can only eat bread or dairy products; anything else will aggravate his ulcer (unless he makes a rr) and he will be incapaciated for 1 to 8 hours. |
spell name: CURSE OF DAKE | list name: curses | level: 5 | realm: channeling | type: evil cleric base | spell class: f | duration: until removed | range: 100' | area of effect: 1 target | sourcebook: spell law |
description: target cannot move faster than a walking pace on his own (he may be carried or ride at a faster pace). |
spell name: GREEN TONGUE | list name: curses | level: 6 | realm: channeling | type: evil cleric base | spell class: f | duration: until removed | range: 100' | area of effect: 1 target | sourcebook: spell law |
description: target can only eat green leaves; eathing other food will incapacitate him (unless he makes a rr) for 1 to 8 hours. |
spell name: SEA CURSE | list name: curses | level: 7 | realm: channeling | type: evil cleric base | spell class: f | duration: until removed | range: 100' | area of effect: 1 target | sourcebook: spell law |
description: the target will never voluntarily swim, enter any water (even a bath), or get in a boat. |
spell name: EXCOMMUNICATION | list name: curses | level: 9 | realm: channeling | type: evil cleric base | spell class: f | duration: 1 day / 10 failure | range: 100' | area of effect: 1 target | sourcebook: spell law |
description: target losses all channeling power points; thus he cannot cast any channeling spells (even through bonus items). a hybrid spell user of channeling (e.g., sorcerer or astrologer) would lose only half of his pps. |
spell name: LEARNING OF MINS | list name: curses | level: 10 | realm: channeling | type: evil cleric base | spell class: f | duration: until removed | range: 100' | area of effect: 1 target | sourcebook: spell law |
description: target can only speak and write his native language. |
spell name: CURSE OF SHAR BU | list name: curses | level: 11 | realm: channeling | type: evil cleric base | spell class: f | duration: until removed | range: 100' | area of effect: 1 target | sourcebook: spell law |
description: the target is sterile and impotent. |
spell name: BEAUTY OF ARRAER | list name: curses | level: 13 | realm: channeling | type: evil cleric base | spell class: f | duration: until removed | range: 100' | area of effect: 1 target | sourcebook: spell law |
description: target's appearance is raised to the maximium possible (and then some). if anyone sees the uncovered face of the target or gets within 3' (and is of the opposite sexual persuasion and fails a rr), they will attempt to possess and carry off the target (they will fight if necessary). certain persons will get modifications to their rrs (eunuchs, hedonists, tacos, hosers, icers, etc.). |
spell name: CLOTTING CURSE | list name: curses | level: 14 | realm: channeling | type: evil cleric base | spell class: f | duration: until removed | range: 100' | area of effect: 1 target | sourcebook: spell law |
description: target's blood will coagulate and create a blood clot around the area of any cut or wound. the clot will cut off circulation to the area fed by the given vessel and the target will lose the affected body section after 2 to 20 minutes due to system damage (e.g., a thigh wound might ultimately mean loss of leg; a neck wound would be fatal). |
spell name: UGLINESS OF ORN | list name: curses | level: 15 | realm: channeling | type: evil cleric base | spell class: f | duration: until removed | range: 100' | area of effect: 1 target | sourcebook: spell law |
description: target's appearance is lowered to 1 (in any system). if a person sees the uncovered face of the target (or gets within 3'), he must make a rr: if he fails by 51 or more, he attacks the target. even if the viewer is successful in his rr, he will experience extreme distaste (i.e., distain) for the target. for example, if the target went home after failing against this curse, his mother might resist (she gets a large mod), but she might still make him sleep in the barn and eat on the porch. |
spell name: RUNNING DEATH | list name: curses | level: 20 | realm: channeling | type: evil cleric base | spell class: f | duration: until removed | range: 100' | area of effect: 1 target | sourcebook: spell law |
description: target will run until he dies of exhaustion; he may be restrained, but whenever freed, he will begin to run again. |
spell name: FRIENDSLAYER | list name: curses | level: 25 | realm: channeling | type: evil cleric base | spell class: f | duration: until removed | range: 100' | area of effect: 1 target | sourcebook: spell law |
description: every time the target is in a combat situation near friend(s) (within 10') there is a 10% chance each round (non-cumulative) that he will attack one of his friends (random determination) and attemp to kill him. for these purposes a "friend"" is any companion or associate." |
spell name: EXCOMMUNICATION TRUE | list name: curses | level: 30 | realm: channeling | type: evil cleric base | spell class: f | duration: until removed | range: 100' | area of effect: 1 target | sourcebook: spell law |
description: target losses all channeling power points; thus he cannot cast any channeling spells (even through bonus items). a hybrid spell user of channeling (e.g., sorcerer or astrologer) would lose only half of his pps. |
spell name: DARK THOUGHTS | list name: curses | level: 50 | realm: channeling | type: evil cleric base | spell class: f | duration: until removed | range: 100' | area of effect: 1 target | sourcebook: spell law |
description: target can not attack any "evil"" creature and the target learns all evil languages and the target will obey the commands of any evil person who is 10+ levels higher than himself." |
spell name: ANIMATE DEAD 1 C | list name: necromancy | level: 1 | realm: channeling | type: evil cleric base | spell class: f | duration: 1 minute / level | range: 100' | area of effect: dead body | sourcebook: spell law |
description: caster can cause any dead body (within 50% of his own mass) to rise up and move. the caster must concentrate for the body to perform action; if he stops concentration, the body will stand motionless. the body can be maneuvered at -25, and can melee with a -20 ob. body cannot have been dead more than one day. (see list description.) |
spell name: CONTROL UNDEAD 1 C * | list name: necromancy | level: 2 | realm: channeling | type: evil cleric base | spell class: f* | duration: concentration | range: 100' | area of effect: undead | sourcebook: spell law |
description: caster can control one class i undead. the undead's capabilities must be defined by the system used (see list description). |
spell name: ANIMATE DEAD 2 C | list name: necromancy | level: 4 | realm: channeling | type: evil cleric base | spell class: f | duration: 1 minute / level | range: 100' | area of effect: dead body | sourcebook: spell law |
description: caster can cause up to 2 dead bodies (within 50% of his own mass) to rise up and move. the caster must concentrate for the bodies to perform action; if he stops concentration, the body will stand motionless. the bodies can be maneuvered at -25, and can melee with a -20 ob. body cannot have been dead more than one day. (see list description.) if he raises only one body, it can be manuevered with a -15 and perform melee with a -10 ob. |
spell name: CREATE UNDEAD 1 | list name: necromancy | level: 5 | realm: channeling | type: evil cleric base | spell class: f | duration: permanent | range: 10' | area of effect: dead body | sourcebook: spell law |
description: given a body that has been dead less than one week, the caster can turn the body into a class i undead. the undead will attempt to attack the closes living being (if uncontrolled), bu can take no other activity other than moving to the being and attacking. if controlled, the undead will do anything (within its capabilities) tht the caster wills. the undead can be dispelled, repelled, or just smashed into little pieces. |
spell name: CONTROL UNDEAD 2 C * | list name: necromancy | level: 6 | realm: channeling | type: evil cleric base | spell class: f* | duration: concentration | range: 100' | area of effect: undead | sourcebook: spell law |
description: caster can control one class ii undead or 2 class 1 or etc. the undead's capabilities must be defined by the system used (see list description). |
spell name: ANIMATE DEAD 3 C | list name: necromancy | level: 7 | realm: channeling | type: evil cleric base | spell class: f | duration: 1 minute / level | range: 100' | area of effect: dead body | sourcebook: spell law |
description: caster can cause up to 3 dead bodies (within 50% of his own mass) to rise up and move. the caster must concentrate for the bodies to perform action; if he stops concentration, the body will stand motionless. the bodies can be maneuvered at -25, and can melee with a -20 ob. body cannot have been dead more than one day. (see list description.) if he raises only one body, it can be manuevered with a -5 and perform melee with a +0 ob. |
spell name: CREATE UNDEAD 2 | list name: necromancy | level: 8 | realm: channeling | type: evil cleric base | spell class: f | duration: permanent | range: 10' | area of effect: dead body(s) | sourcebook: spell law |
description: given a body that has been dead less than one week, the caster can turn the body into a class ii undead or 2 class i undead. the undead will attempt to attack the closes living being (if uncontrolled), bu can take no other activity other than moving to the being and attacking. if controlled, the undead will do anything (within its capabilities) tht the caster wills. the undead can be dispelled, repelled, or just smashed into little pieces. |
spell name: CONTROL UNDEAD 3 C * | list name: necromancy | level: 9 | realm: channeling | type: evil cleric base | spell class: f* | duration: concentration | range: 100' | area of effect: undead | sourcebook: spell law |
description: caster can control one class iii undead or 3 class 1 or etc. the undead's capabilities must be defined by the system used (see list description). |
spell name: ANIMATE DEAD 4 C | list name: necromancy | level: 10 | realm: channeling | type: evil cleric base | spell class: f | duration: 1 minute / level | range: 100' | area of effect: dead body | sourcebook: spell law |
description: caster can cause up to 4 dead bodies (within 50% of his own mass) to rise up and move. the caster must concentrate for the bodies to perform action; if he stops concentration, the body will stand motionless. the bodies can be maneuvered at -25, and can melee with a -20 ob. body cannot have been dead more than one day. (see list description.) if he raises only one body, it can be manuevered with a +5 and perform melee with a +10 ob. |
spell name: CREATE UNDEAD 3 | list name: necromancy | level: 11 | realm: channeling | type: evil cleric base | spell class: f | duration: permanent | range: 10' | area of effect: dead body(s) | sourcebook: spell law |
description: given a body that has been dead less than one week, the caster can turn the body into a class iii undead or 3 class i undead, etc. the undead will attempt to attack the closes living being (if uncontrolled), bu can take no other activity other than moving to the being and attacking. if controlled, the undead will do anything (within its capabilities) tht the caster wills. the undead can be dispelled, repelled, or just smashed into little pieces. |
spell name: ANIMATE DEAD 5 C | list name: necromancy | level: 12 | realm: channeling | type: evil cleric base | spell class: f | duration: 1 minute / level | range: 100' | area of effect: dead body | sourcebook: spell law |
description: caster can cause up to 5 dead bodies (within 50% of his own mass) to rise up and move. the caster must concentrate for the bodies to perform action; if he stops concentration, the body will stand motionless. the bodies can be maneuvered at -25, and can melee with a -20 ob. body cannot have been dead more than one day. (see list description.) if he raises only one body, it can be manuevered with a +10 and perform melee with a +20 ob. |
spell name: CONTROL UNDEAD 4 C * | list name: necromancy | level: 13 | realm: channeling | type: evil cleric base | spell class: f* | duration: concentration | range: 100' | area of effect: undead | sourcebook: spell law |
description: caster can control one class iv undead or 4 class 1 or etc. the undead's capabilities must be defined by the system used (see list description). |
spell name: ANIMATE DEAD 6 C | list name: necromancy | level: 14 | realm: channeling | type: evil cleric base | spell class: f | duration: 1 minute / level | range: 100' | area of effect: dead body | sourcebook: spell law |
description: caster can cause up to 6 dead bodies (within 50% of his own mass) to rise up and move. the caster must concentrate for the bodies to perform action; if he stops concentration, the body will stand motionless. the bodies can be maneuvered at -25, and can melee with a -20 ob. body cannot have been dead more than one day. (see list description.) if he raises only one body, it can be manuevered with a +15 and perform melee with a +30 ob. |
spell name: CREATE UNDEAD 4 | list name: necromancy | level: 15 | realm: channeling | type: evil cleric base | spell class: f | duration: permanent | range: 10' | area of effect: dead body(s) | sourcebook: spell law |
description: given a body that has been dead less than one week, the caster can turn the body into a class iv undead or 4 class i undead, etc. the undead will attempt to attack the closes living being (if uncontrolled), bu can take no other activity other than moving to the being and attacking. if controlled, the undead will do anything (within its capabilities) tht the caster wills. the undead can be dispelled, repelled, or just smashed into little pieces. |
spell name: CONTROL UNDEAD 5 C * | list name: necromancy | level: 20 | realm: channeling | type: evil cleric base | spell class: f* | duration: concentration | range: 100' | area of effect: undead | sourcebook: spell law |
description: caster can control one class v undead or 5 class 1 or etc. the undead's capabilities must be defined by the system used (see list description). |
spell name: CREATE UNDEAD 5 | list name: necromancy | level: 25 | realm: channeling | type: evil cleric base | spell class: f | duration: permanent | range: 10' | area of effect: dead body(s) | sourcebook: spell law |
description: given a body that has been dead less than one week, the caster can turn the body into a class v undead or 5 class i undead, etc. the undead will attempt to attack the closes living being (if uncontrolled), bu can take no other activity other than moving to the being and attacking. if controlled, the undead will do anything (within its capabilities) tht the caster wills. the undead can be dispelled, repelled, or just smashed into little pieces. |
spell name: CONTROL UNDEAD TRUE C | list name: necromancy | level: 30 | realm: channeling | type: evil cleric base | spell class: f* | duration: concentration | range: v | area of effect: v | sourcebook: spell law |
description: caster can control any one undead or any one undead (class v or lower) without concentration or all class iii or lower undead within a 100' r. range for controlling a single undead is extended to 300'. |
spell name: CREATE UNDEAD TRUE | list name: necromancy | level: 50 | realm: channeling | type: evil cleric base | spell class: f | duration: permanent | range: 10' | area of effect: dead body(s) | sourcebook: spell law |
description: given a body that has been dead less than one week, the caster can turn the body into any undead that exists in the world system in use (e.g., ring wraiths, vampires, etc.). the undead will attempt to attack the closes living being (if uncontrolled), bu can take no other activity other than moving to the being and attacking. if controlled, the undead will do anything (within its capabilities) tht the caster wills. the undead can be dispelled, repelled, or just smashed into little pieces. |
spell name: DARK STUNNING * | list name: dark channels | level: 2 | realm: channeling | type: evil cleric base | spell class: f* | duration: 1 round / 5 failure | range: 100' | area of effect: 1 target | sourcebook: spell law |
description: rr mod -10; caster points his arm (elbow locked and fist clenched) at the target and channels raw power (source is usually a diety); target is stunned. |
spell name: CHANNELS 1 * | list name: dark channels | level: 3 | realm: channeling | type: evil cleric base | spell class: f* | duration: - | range: v | area of effect: 1 target | sourcebook: spell law |
description: when this spell is cast, the 1st lvl spell that the caster begins to cast the next round will be "channeled"" to another spell user of the channeling realm. the ""channeled"" spell is transmitted to the other spell user when it would normally take effect, and must be used by him immediately. all normal restrictions on the transmitted spell apply. the caster of the transmitter must be able to see the receiver or know exactly where he is (direction and distance, or specific place). the receiver must know exactly when the spell is coming. for example, if a cleric was at a certain altar at a certain time (midnight of full moon) ready to receive a spell; then another spell user or deity could use channels to send him a spell (if he knew where the altar was and the correct time)." |
spell name: DARK SLEEP * | list name: dark channels | level: 5 | realm: channeling | type: evil cleric base | spell class: f* | duration: 1 round / 5 failure | range: 100' | area of effect: 1 target | sourcebook: spell law |
description: rr mod -10; caster points his arm (elbow locked and fist clenched) at the target and channels raw power (source is usually a diety); target falls into a deep sleep. |
spell name: CHANNELS 3 * | list name: dark channels | level: 6 | realm: channeling | type: evil cleric base | spell class: f* | duration: - | range: v | area of effect: 1 target | sourcebook: spell law |
description: when this spell is cast, the 2nd or 3rd lvl spell that the caster begins to cast the next round will be "channeled"" to another spell user of the channeling realm. the ""channeled"" spell is transmitted to the other spell user when it would normally take effect, and must be used by him immediately. all normal restrictions on the transmitted spell apply. the caster of the transmitter must be able to see the receiver or know exactly where he is (direction and distance, or specific place). the receiver must know exactly when the spell is coming. for example, if a cleric was at a certain altar at a certain time (midnight of full moon) ready to receive a spell; then another spell user or deity could use channels to send him a spell (if he knew where the altar was and the correct time)." |
spell name: DARK BLINDING * | list name: dark channels | level: 8 | realm: channeling | type: evil cleric base | spell class: f* | duration: 1 hour / 10 failure | range: 100' | area of effect: 1 target | sourcebook: spell law |
description: rr mod -10; caster points his arm (elbow locked and fist clenched) at the target and channels raw power (source is usually a diety); target is blinded. |
spell name: BLACK CHANNEL 1 * | list name: dark channels | level: 10 | realm: channeling | type: evil cleric base | spell class: f* | duration: permanent | range: v | area of effect: 1 target | sourcebook: spell law |
description: caster may cast one of the following black channels spells.1. thrayn's touch ( r:touch, rr mod -50)disrupts body cells; foe operates at -50.2. eye of nur (r: 25', rr mod -30)knocks foe out, 25 hits.3. uonic curse (r: 50', rr mod -25)any one limb useless for 1 - 10 days.4.tauric finger (r: 50', rr mod -10)blinds for 1 - 10 days; +10 hits.5. londarin's hand (r: 100', rr mod none)nerve disruption; foe is sent into a coma.the gm must determine which one(s) may be cast, based on: culture, background, deity served, etc. the caster might be allowed to pick and choose. |
spell name: CHANNELS 5 * | list name: dark channels | level: 11 | realm: channeling | type: evil cleric base | spell class: f* | duration: - | range: v | area of effect: 1 target | sourcebook: spell law |
description: when this spell is cast, the 4th or 5th lvl spell that the caster begins to cast the next round will be "channeled"" to another spell user of the channeling realm. the ""channeled"" spell is transmitted to the other spell user when it would normally take effect, and must be used by him immediately. all normal restrictions on the transmitted spell apply. the caster of the transmitter must be able to see the receiver or know exactly where he is (direction and distance, or specific place). the receiver must know exactly when the spell is coming. for example, if a cleric was at a certain altar at a certain time (midnight of full moon) ready to receive a spell; then another spell user or deity could use channels to send him a spell (if he knew where the altar was and the correct time)." |
spell name: ABSOLUTION * | list name: dark channels | level: 13 | realm: channeling | type: evil cleric base | spell class: f* | duration: varies | range: 50' | area of effect: 1 target | sourcebook: spell law |
description: rr mod: -20 target's "soul"" is torn from his body; it remains in whatever place ""souls"" go for 1 week/10 failure. the soul can be returned early only through the spell lifegiving. target is unconscious until soul is restored; even for subconscious activity, he is at -75." |
spell name: BLACK CHANNEL 2 * | list name: dark channels | level: 15 | realm: channeling | type: evil cleric base | spell class: f* | duration: permanent | range: v | area of effect: 1 target | sourcebook: spell law |
description: caster may cast one of the following black channels spells.1. womaw finger (r: 25', rr mod -30)destroys muscles and tendons in legs.2. urulic eye (r: 50, rr mod -25)removes foe's hands.3. finger of sart (r: 75', rr mod -15)paralyzes foe entirely.4. channels of crey (r: 100', rr mod -10)severe brain disorder; convulsive spasms, foe operates at -75.5. umli breeze (r: 50', rr mod none)sends foe into a permanent coma; +10 hits.the gm must determine which one(s) may be cast, based on: culture, background, deity served, etc. the caster might be allowed to pick and choose. |
spell name: ABSOLUTION PURE * | list name: dark channels | level: 20 | realm: channeling | type: evil cleric base | spell class: f* | duration: varies | range: 50' | area of effect: 1 target | sourcebook: spell law |
description: rr mod: -20 target's "soul"" is torn from his body. the soul can only be returned through the spell lifegiving. target is unconscious until soul is restored; even for subconscious activity, he is at -75." |
spell name: BLACK CHANNEL 3 * | list name: dark channels | level: 25 | realm: channeling | type: evil cleric base | spell class: f* | duration: permanent | range: v | area of effect: 1 target | sourcebook: spell law |
description: caster may cast one of the following black channels spells.1. black finger (r: 25', rr mod -50)erases facial area.2. desert curse (r: 50', rr mod -30)blood boils.3. death's wave (r: 100', rr mod none)liquifies skeleton.the gm must determine which one(s) may be cast, based on: culture, background, deity served, etc. the caster might be allowed to pick and choose. |
spell name: DARK ABSOLUTION * | list name: dark channels | level: 30 | realm: channeling | type: evil cleric base | spell class: f* | duration: - | range: 50' | area of effect: 1 target | sourcebook: spell law |
description: rr mod: -20 target's "soul"" is torn from his body. the soul utterly destroyed. no coming back from this." |
spell name: UNHOLY GATE | list name: dark channels | level: 50 | realm: channeling | type: evil cleric base | spell class: f | duration: 1 round | range: v | area of effect: self | sourcebook: spell law |
description: opens a direct channel to the caster's diety; results depend on the deity's personality, motives and powers. any spell the diety can cast can be transmitted through the gate. |
spell name: AFTERTHOUGHTS | list name: dark lore | level: 1 | realm: channeling | type: evil cleric base | spell class: i | duration: | range: self | area of effect: self | sourcebook: spell law |
description: allows the caster virtual total recall of any conversation or writing he encountered within a period of days equal to his level. |
spell name: DETECT GOOD C | list name: dark lore | level: 2 | realm: channeling | type: evil cleric base | spell class: i | duration: 1 minute / level | range: 100' | area of effect: 5' r area | sourcebook: spell law |
description: detects "true good"" in an animate or inanimate target; caster can concentrate on a 5' r area each round." |
spell name: DETECT BLESSING C | list name: dark lore | level: 3 | realm: channeling | type: evil cleric base | spell class: i | duration: 1 minute / level | range: 100' | area of effect: 5' r area | sourcebook: spell law |
description: detects blessings on an animate or inanimate target; caster can concentrate on a 5' r area each round. |
spell name: DETECT HATE C | list name: dark lore | level: 4 | realm: channeling | type: evil cleric base | spell class: i | duration: 1 minute / level | range: 100' | area of effect: 5' r area | sourcebook: spell law |
description: detects the emotion of hatred, in the living mind or in an object forged with great malice. caster can concentrate on a 5' r area each round. |
spell name: DARK LORE 1 | list name: dark lore | level: 5 | realm: channeling | type: evil cleric base | spell class: i | duration: | range: 10' | area of effect: 1 item | sourcebook: spell law |
description: caster can ascertain the origin point and nature of any one "of darkness"" or ""of evil""; will not give specific capabilities." |
spell name: DETECT HOLY C | list name: dark lore | level: 6 | realm: channeling | type: evil cleric base | spell class: i | duration: 1 minute / level | range: 100' | area of effect: 10' r area | sourcebook: spell law |
description: detects "holy"" in an animate or inanimate target; caster can concentrate on a 10' r area each round." |
spell name: DREAM 1 | list name: dark lore | level: 8 | realm: channeling | type: evil cleric base | spell class: i | duration: sleep | range: self | area of effect: self | sourcebook: spell law |
description: caster has a dream relating to a topic decided upon just before retiring; limited to once per night. |
spell name: BLESS TALES | list name: dark lore | level: 10 | realm: channeling | type: evil cleric base | spell class: i | duration: | range: self | area of effect: blessing | sourcebook: spell law |
description: caster can determine the author, origin, and complete histor of a given blessing; he also learns the nature and specific powers. |
spell name: DARK LORE 2 | list name: dark lore | level: 11 | realm: channeling | type: evil cleric base | spell class: i | duration: | range: 10' | area of effect: 1 item | sourcebook: spell law |
description: caster can ascertain the origin point and nature of any two "of darkness"" or ""of evil""; will not give specific capabilities. or he can get for one item the above information plus the exact significance of the item." |
spell name: DREAMS 2 | list name: dark lore | level: 12 | realm: channeling | type: evil cleric base | spell class: i | duration: sleep | range: self | area of effect: self | sourcebook: spell law |
description: caster has up to two dreams relating to up to two topics decided upon just before retiring; limited to once per night. |
spell name: HATE ANALYSIS | list name: dark lore | level: 13 | realm: channeling | type: evil cleric base | spell class: i | duration: | range: 10' | area of effect: 1 target | sourcebook: spell law |
description: caster can determine the nature and origin of active hatred found within any one target (inanimate or animate): the degree and other details of such hatred can also be acquired. |
spell name: DARK LORE 3 | list name: dark lore | level: 14 | realm: channeling | type: evil cleric base | spell class: i | duration: | range: 10' | area of effect: 1 item | sourcebook: spell law |
description: caster can ascertain the origin point and nature of any three "of darkness"" or ""of evil""; will not give specific capabilities. or he can get for one item the above information plus the exact significance of the item, specific capabilities and the name of the creator." |
spell name: DREAMS 3 | list name: dark lore | level: 15 | realm: channeling | type: evil cleric base | spell class: i | duration: sleep | range: self | area of effect: self | sourcebook: spell law |
description: caster has up to three dreams relating to up to three topics decided upon just before retiring; limited to once per night. |
spell name: BLACK LORE | list name: dark lore | level: 20 | realm: channeling | type: evil cleric base | spell class: i | duration: | range: 100' | area of effect: 1 item | sourcebook: spell law |
description: caster can ascertain the exact nature, origin, purpose, and history of any one item of evil or darkness; it allows caster to visualize all who have possessed the item. |
spell name: BLESSING ANALYSIS | list name: dark lore | level: 25 | realm: channeling | type: evil cleric base | spell class: i | duration: | range: 10' | area of effect: 1 target | sourcebook: spell law |
description: caster can determine the nature and origin of active blessing found within any one target (inanimate or animate): the degree and other details of such blessing can also be acquired. |
spell name: DREAMS TRUE | list name: dark lore | level: 30 | realm: channeling | type: evil cleric base | spell class: i | duration: sleep | range: self | area of effect: self | sourcebook: spell law |
description: caster has up to one dream per level relating to up to one topic per level decided upon just before retiring; limited to once per night. |
spell name: BLACK LORE MASTERY | list name: dark lore | level: 50 | realm: channeling | type: evil cleric base | spell class: i | duration: | range: 100' | area of effect: 100' r | sourcebook: spell law |
description: caster can ascertain the exact nature, origin, purpose, and history of all items of evil or darkness within 100'; it allows caster to visualize all who have possessed the item. |
spell name: WITHERING HAND | list name: disease | level: 12 | realm: channeling | type: evil cleric base | spell class: f | duration: permanent | range: touch | area of effect: | sourcebook: rolemaster companion 1 |
description: caster may instantly kill and wither any one plant which he touches. some plants may get an rr (magical, living, large, etc). |
spell name: THE RITUAL OF BLACK ETERNITY | list name: necromancy | level: 20 | realm: channeling | type: evil cleric base | spell class: f | duration: permanent | range: self | area of effect: self | sourcebook: rolemaster companion 1 |
description: this ritual is considered to be one of the most evil of all magics. using it, the mage transforms himself into a lich, one of the most evil of the undead. during the ritual the caster's vital organs are "transferred"" into a ready container: jar, box, or item, etc. if the spell succeeds (beware of spell failure which means true death), the caster will be totally sustained by magic and will have slipped between the realms of life and unlife. he can only be irrevocably destroyed by the destruction of the container and his organs. he takes on the traits of a classic lich as described in rm2 c1 section 7.0." |
spell name: FATAL INVERSION | list name: dark channels | level: 30 | realm: channeling | type: evil cleric base | spell class: f | duration: permanent | range: 10' | area of effect: target | sourcebook: rolemaster companion 1 |
description: the target's body is turned entirely inside out, starting at the mouth and drawing all the rest of the body through. naturally, healing is extremely difficult (absurd?) the entire process usually takes 6 rounds. |
spell name: DOLOR | list name: Cruelty Ways | level: 1 | realm: Channeling | type: evil cleric base | spell class: M | duration: 1 round / level | range: 10'/lvl | area of effect: 1 target | sourcebook: spell user's companion |
description: Causes target to immediately lose up to 1 exhaustion pt/rnd/lvl of caster. Once the spell is completed exhaustion points return normally. |
spell name: DISCOMFORT | list name: Cruelty Ways | level: 2 | realm: Channeling | type: evil cleric base | spell class: M | duration: 1 round / level | range: 10'/lvl | area of effect: 1 target | sourcebook: spell user's companion |
description: Target subtracts 1 per 2 levels of caster to any maneuver during the duration. |
spell name: ACHE | list name: Cruelty Ways | level: 3 | realm: Channeling | type: evil cleric base | spell class: M | duration: - | range: 10'/lvl | area of effect: 1 target | sourcebook: spell user's companion |
description: Stuns target for up to 1 rnd per 10% failure. |
spell name: WOE | list name: Cruelty Ways | level: 4 | realm: Channeling | type: evil cleric base | spell class: M | duration: 1 round / level | range: 10'/lvl | area of effect: 1 target | sourcebook: spell user's companion |
description: Target subtracts 1 per 2 levels of caster from all resistance rolls. |
spell name: MALAISE | list name: Cruelty Ways | level: 5 | realm: Channeling | type: evil cleric base | spell class: M | duration: 1 round / level | range: 10'/lvl | area of effect: 1 target | sourcebook: spell user's companion |
description: Causes target's focused concentration to suffer. This causes spell casting, meditation, adrenal moves etc. to be modified by -10. Target who attempts spell casting must make an ESF roll with the same modification. |
spell name: HURT | list name: Cruelty Ways | level: 7 | realm: Channeling | type: evil cleric base | spell class: M | duration: 1 round / level | range: 10'/lvl | area of effect: 1 target | sourcebook: spell user's companion |
description: Causes target to suffer a penalty of -10 regarding any skill roll. |
spell name: STRICKEN | list name: Cruelty Ways | level: 8 | realm: Channeling | type: evil cleric base | spell class: M | duration: 1 round / level | range: 10'/lvl | area of effect: 1 target | sourcebook: spell user's companion |
description: Causes any chosen stat to be reduced by up to 1/lvl of caster for the duration of the spell. This reduction may affect stat bonuses. |
spell name: TORMENT | list name: Cruelty Ways | level: 9 | realm: Channeling | type: evil cleric base | spell class: F | duration: permanent | range: 10'/lvl | area of effect: 1 target | sourcebook: spell user's companion |
description: Causes target to bleed at rate of up to 1 hit per 10% failure. Bleeding location is random. Bleeding lasts until stopped normally. |
spell name: ANGUISH | list name: Cruelty Ways | level: 10 | realm: Channeling | type: evil cleric base | spell class: F | duration: permanent | range: 10'/lvl | area of effect: 1 target | sourcebook: spell user's companion |
description: Causes target to sustain 1 muscle/tendon tear. Hit point damage is equal to 1 hit/lvl of caster. Damage location is random. |
spell name: DEADEN PAIN | list name: Cruelty Ways | level: 11 | realm: Channeling | type: evil cleric base | spell class: M | duration: 1 round / level | range: 10'/lvl | area of effect: 1 target | sourcebook: spell user's companion |
description: Gives target ability to sustain additional hits equal to +5%/lvl of caster. For example, a 20th level caster could extend the suffering of a victim to twice the normal duration. |
spell name: AGONY | list name: Cruelty Ways | level: 12 | realm: Channeling | type: evil cleric base | spell class: F | duration: permanent | range: 10'/lvl | area of effect: 1 target | sourcebook: spell user's companion |
description: Causes target to sustain 1 broken bone. Hit point damage is equal to 1 hit/lvl of caster. PPs may be increased to double to provide the effect of shattering 1 bone. In this case hit points would be doubled also. Damage location is random. |
spell name: TORTURE | list name: Cruelty Ways | level: 13 | realm: Channeling | type: evil cleric base | spell class: F | duration: permanent | range: 10'/lvl | area of effect: 1 target | sourcebook: spell user's companion |
description: Causes target to suffer 1 damaged organ. Hit point damage is equal to 1 hit/lvl of caster. Depending upon organ other effects would likely be felt, a damaged eye would be sightless, a damaged liver would have difficulty filtering blood, a damaged lung would limit oxygen uptake etc. Damage location is random. |
spell name: WRACK | list name: Cruelty Ways | level: 14 | realm: Channeling | type: evil cleric base | spell class: F | duration: permanent | range: 10'/lvl | area of effect: 1 target | sourcebook: spell user's companion |
description: Causes target to suffer 1 damaged nerve. Hit point damage is equal to 1 hit/lvl of caster. Depending upon nerve, use of limb, organ, or even brain may be impaired. Damage location is random. |
spell name: ENHANCE NERVES | list name: Cruelty Ways | level: 15 | realm: Channeling | type: evil cleric base | spell class: M | duration: 1 round / level | range: 10'/lvl | area of effect: 1 target | sourcebook: spell user's companion |
description: Causes target to take 5% damage/lvl of caster. This damage is illusory and disappears after the duration is over. Thus it is possible for a character to go unconscious from damage, then wake up after the illusory damage vanishes. Example: A 30th level caster performs this spell on a Thief with 80 hit points. The Thief experiences taking 120 hits of damage and goes unconscious. Later, the Thief awakens to find himself whole and undamaged as the hits taken weren't real. |
spell name: SOUL'S DAMNATION | list name: Cruelty Ways | level: 16 | realm: Channeling | type: evil cleric base | spell class: FM | duration: permanent | range: 10'/lvl | area of effect: 1 target | sourcebook: spell user's companion |
description: Forces the soul to remain in the body after death and continue experiencing stimulus, other pain spells etc. If the character continues in this beyond-death state for more than 1 day per character's level, then that person becomes an undead. The exact undead type is dependent upon GM wishes, character outlook and class. To remedy the undead state this spell must first be canceled, at which time the character dies normally. |
spell name: EXCRUCIATING PAIN | list name: Cruelty Ways | level: 17 | realm: Channeling | type: evil cleric base | spell class: F | duration: permanent | range: 10'/lvl | area of effect: 1 target | sourcebook: spell user's companion |
description: Caster causes one random critical with random severity (A through E) to affect target. If double PPs are spent, critical table may be chosen with random severity. If triple PPs are spent table and severity may both be chosen. |
spell name: INTERROGATION | list name: Cruelty Ways | level: 18 | realm: Channeling | type: evil cleric base | spell class: M | duration: 1 round / level | range: 10'/lvl | area of effect: 1 target | sourcebook: spell user's companion |
description: Adds a +5%/level of caster bonus to the Interrogation skill. This spell is particularly effective when used in concert with the other spells on this list. |
spell name: ORDEAL | list name: Cruelty Ways | level: 19 | realm: Channeling | type: evil cleric base | spell class: M | duration: 1 round / level | range: 10'/lvl | area of effect: 1 target | sourcebook: spell user's companion |
description: Causes target such intense pain that his effective experience level is reduced by half. All spells, RRs, maneuvers, level bonuses etc. are determined to be at the new level for the duration. |
spell name: PAIN'S FINESSE | list name: Cruelty Ways | level: 20 | realm: Channeling | type: evil cleric base | spell class: M | duration: - | range: 10'/lvl | area of effect: 1 target | sourcebook: spell user's companion |
description: Causes any of the lower-level spells to respond to caster's wishes regarding location. Thus with this spell it's possible to exhaust an arm, stun a finger, damage an eye etc. |
spell name: MIND'S PAIN | list name: Cruelty Ways | level: 25 | realm: Channeling | type: evil cleric base | spell class: M | duration: 1 round / level | range: 10'/lvl | area of effect: 1 target | sourcebook: spell user's companion |
description: Causes target to believe that any of the lower-level effects occur. No actual damage is done, up to the point of death, at which point the character does die. |
spell name: AFFLICTION | list name: Cruelty Ways | level: 30 | realm: Channeling | type: evil cleric base | spell class: M | duration: permanent | range: 10'/lvl | area of effect: 1 target | sourcebook: spell user's companion |
description: Causes target to be randomly diseased once per day. The target doesn't know which disease will affect him until it manifests itself. The disease is of random severity. This spell must be neutralized as it will continue beyond the demise of the caster. Curing a given disease will simply provide one day's respite, not a lasting cure. |
spell name: HELL ON EARTH | list name: Cruelty Ways | level: 50 | realm: Channeling | type: evil cleric base | spell class: M | duration: permanent | range: 10'/lvl | area of effect: 1 target | sourcebook: spell user's companion |
description: Causes target to be randomly cursed once per day. The target doesn't know which curse will affect him until it manifests itself. The curse is of random severity. This spell must be neutralized as it will continue beyond the demise of the caster. Removing a given curse will simply provide one day's respite, not a lasting cure. |
spell name: CRINGING CURSE | list name: Dark Curses | level: 1 | realm: Channeling | type: evil cleric base | spell class: F | duration: until removed | range: 100' | area of effect: 1 target | sourcebook: spell user's companion |
description: Target incurs a penalty of -30 to all influence and interaction rolls. |
spell name: INDOORSMAN CURSE | list name: Dark Curses | level: 2 | realm: Channeling | type: evil cleric base | spell class: F | duration: until removed | range: 100' | area of effect: 1 target | sourcebook: spell user's companion |
description: Target is -30 to foraging; -20 to Tracking, Trap-building , and Stalk & Hide outside. |
spell name: HESITATION | list name: Dark Curses | level: 3 | realm: Channeling | type: evil cleric base | spell class: F | duration: until removed | range: 100' | area of effect: 1 target | sourcebook: spell user's companion |
description: Target requires extra round to ready weapons. |
spell name: PACIFISM | list name: Dark Curses | level: 4 | realm: Channeling | type: evil cleric base | spell class: F | duration: until removed | range: 100' | area of effect: 1 target | sourcebook: spell user's companion |
description: Target is -10 for all BAR and EAR rolls. |
spell name: ENCUMBRANCE | list name: Dark Curses | level: 5 | realm: Channeling | type: evil cleric base | spell class: F | duration: until removed | range: 100' | area of effect: 1 target | sourcebook: spell user's companion |
description: Target's armor maneuver penalties double. |
spell name: EXHAUSTION | list name: Dark Curses | level: 6 | realm: Channeling | type: evil cleric base | spell class: F | duration: until removed | range: 100' | area of effect: 1 target | sourcebook: spell user's companion |
description: All target's activities are at double exhaustion point cost. |
spell name: FUMBLING | list name: Dark Curses | level: 7 | realm: Channeling | type: evil cleric base | spell class: F | duration: until removed | range: 100' | area of effect: 1 target | sourcebook: spell user's companion |
description: Target's fumble range for all weapons is doubled. |
spell name: ILL ESSENCE | list name: Dark Curses | level: 8 | realm: Channeling | type: evil cleric base | spell class: F | duration: until removed | range: 100' | area of effect: 1 target | sourcebook: spell user's companion |
description: One spell list that the target knows will have a +25 ESF penalty (caster's choice if he has a certain list in mind). |
spell name: FEEBLEMIND | list name: Dark Curses | level: 9 | realm: Channeling | type: evil cleric base | spell class: F | duration: until removed | range: 100' | area of effect: 1 target | sourcebook: spell user's companion |
description: Subsequent sleep and charm spells cast on the target will be at an additional -30 to resist and will have double attack level and duration. |
spell name: GREY AURA | list name: Dark Curses | level: 10 | realm: Channeling | type: evil cleric base | spell class: F | duration: until removed | range: 100' | area of effect: 1 target | sourcebook: spell user's companion |
description: Target must subtract 1 PP/caster's level from his base PPs. |
spell name: ILL HEALTH | list name: Dark Curses | level: 11 | realm: Channeling | type: evil cleric base | spell class: F | duration: until removed | range: 100' | area of effect: 1 target | sourcebook: spell user's companion |
description: Target's injuries take twice as long to heal. |
spell name: PAIN | list name: Dark Curses | level: 12 | realm: Channeling | type: evil cleric base | spell class: F | duration: until removed | range: 100' | area of effect: 1 target | sourcebook: spell user's companion |
description: Target may only take 50% of normal hits before unconsciousness. |
spell name: BAD KARMA | list name: Dark Curses | level: 13 | realm: Channeling | type: evil cleric base | spell class: F | duration: until removed | range: 100' | area of effect: 1 target | sourcebook: spell user's companion |
description: Target is -30 to Adrenal Moves, Martial Arts, Adrenal defense, Ki, and Meditation skills. |
spell name: SICKNESS | list name: Dark Curses | level: 14 | realm: Channeling | type: evil cleric base | spell class: F | duration: until removed | range: 100' | area of effect: 1 target | sourcebook: spell user's companion |
description: Target's base cost for Body Development doubles and base hits decrease by 50%. |
spell name: TEMPORAL CURSE | list name: Dark Curses | level: 15 | realm: Channeling | type: evil cleric base | spell class: F | duration: until removed | range: 100' | area of effect: 1 target | sourcebook: spell user's companion |
description: Target's spells are halved in duration. |
spell name: SPATIAL CURSE | list name: Dark Curses | level: 16 | realm: Channeling | type: evil cleric base | spell class: F | duration: until removed | range: 100' | area of effect: 1 target | sourcebook: spell user's companion |
description: Target's ranges are reduced by half; 10' ranges become 'touch,' ranges of 'touch' become 'self.' |
spell name: DEATH WISH | list name: Dark Curses | level: 17 | realm: Channeling | type: evil cleric base | spell class: F | duration: until removed | range: 100' | area of effect: 1 target | sourcebook: spell user's companion |
description: Target may only use up to half full OB whenever parrying. |
spell name: SCOPE CURSE | list name: Dark Curses | level: 18 | realm: Channeling | type: evil cleric base | spell class: F | duration: until removed | range: 100' | area of effect: 1 target | sourcebook: spell user's companion |
description: Target's spells will only affect half the normal number of targets. If only one target is being attacked by the target of this spell, then the bonuses of this spell's target are halved for the attack. |
spell name: AMNESIA | list name: Dark Curses | level: 19 | realm: Channeling | type: evil cleric base | spell class: F | duration: until removed | range: 100' | area of effect: 1 target | sourcebook: spell user's companion |
description: Target forgets his five most recent spell 'picks' learned. |
spell name: DEATH CURSE | list name: Dark Curses | level: 20 | realm: Channeling | type: evil cleric base | spell class: F | duration: until removed | range: 100' | area of effect: 1 target | sourcebook: spell user's companion |
description: Criticals from one type of creature (caster's choice) will be 'slaying' against the target. |
spell name: UNLUCK | list name: Dark Curses | level: 25 | realm: Channeling | type: evil cleric base | spell class: F | duration: until removed | range: 100' | area of effect: 1 target | sourcebook: spell user's companion |
description: All rolls involving the target are modified by +/- 5 towards most detrimental result for target. |
spell name: MAGICFRIGHT | list name: Dark Curses | level: 30 | realm: Channeling | type: evil cleric base | spell class: F | duration: until removed | range: 100' | area of effect: 1 target | sourcebook: spell user's companion |
description: Target resists versus magic at one-half his level. |
spell name: DARK CURSE | list name: Dark Curses | level: 50 | realm: Channeling | type: evil cleric base | spell class: F | duration: until removed | range: 100' | area of effect: 1 target | sourcebook: spell user's companion |
description: Target incurs the disfavor of a god, demigod, demon, etc. |