spell name: WEIGH | list name: Experimentation Ways | level: 1 | realm: Arcane | type: closed arcane | spell class: I | duration: - | range: self | area of effect: self | sourcebook: spell user's companion |
description: Informs caster of the exact weight of an element or compound. This weight may be determined to 1 decimal point per level of caster. |
spell name: MEASURE | list name: Experimentation Ways | level: 2 | realm: Arcane | type: closed arcane | spell class: F | duration: - | range: touch | area of effect: 1 substance | sourcebook: spell user's companion |
description: Allows caster to measure an exact amount of an element or compound. For example, consider a potion requiring exactly 4 grams of powdered bat dung, 3 ozs. of Calomel, and 3 drops of Dragon dartos distillation. A caster may cast this spell three times to get each of the measurements exactly correct. |
spell name: RESEARCH | list name: Experimentation Ways | level: 3 | realm: Arcane | type: closed arcane | spell class: I | duration: varies | range: self | area of effect: self | sourcebook: spell user's companion |
description: Provides caster with a +2/level bonus to any one academic skill involving research. This spell may only be used once per research project. This bonus only applies to one maneuver using the academic skill. |
spell name: RECORD | list name: Experimentation Ways | level: 4 | realm: Arcane | type: closed arcane | spell class: U | duration: varies | range: self | area of effect: self | sourcebook: spell user's companion |
description: Allows caster to have photographic memory regarding one experiment. Caster may remember recorded material as often as desired. Caster may record for up to 1 minute per level. |
spell name: FLAME | list name: Experimentation Ways | level: 5 | realm: Arcane | type: closed arcane | spell class: F | duration: 1 hour / level | range: touch | area of effect: varies | sourcebook: spell user's companion |
description: Allows caster to heat up to one vial/beaker/pot etc. per 2 levels as desired (temperature may not exceed 600°F). Caster may control heat as exactly as desired. For example, vial one to reach 427°F and maintain that heat for the duration, vial two to slowly reach 550°F then cool to room temperature normally, vial three to boil quickly, then cool to room temperature over the course of three hours (it would normally take 30 minutes to cool to room temperature). |
spell name: REPLAY | list name: Experimentation Ways | level: 6 | realm: Arcane | type: closed arcane | spell class: U | duration: varies | range: touch | area of effect: varies | sourcebook: spell user's companion |
description: Allows caster to replay one 'recorded' experiment, with appropriate sight, sound, and smell components, for the benefit of other observers. |
spell name: MIX | list name: Experimentation Ways | level: 7 | realm: Arcane | type: closed arcane | spell class: F | duration: 10 minutes / level | range: 10'/lvl | area of effect: 1 target | sourcebook: spell user's companion |
description: Allows caster to mix the contents of a vial, beaker, etc. without touching the mixed material. Container may be sealed, and spell will work without broaching that seal. |
spell name: TYPE | list name: Experimentation Ways | level: 8 | realm: Arcane | type: closed arcane | spell class: I | duration: - | range: touch | area of effect: self | sourcebook: spell user's companion |
description: Allows caster to determine type of element, compound, alloy, etc. by touching and examining it. Amounts of various elements in compound are not specified other than as being present. |
spell name: CULTURE ENVIRONMENT | list name: Experimentation Ways | level: 9 | realm: Arcane | type: closed arcane | spell class: F | duration: 1 hour / level | range: touch | area of effect: varies | sourcebook: spell user's companion |
description: Allows caster to create any one known 'perfect environment' for an experiment. This environment will interact with the real environment normally unless the two are kept separate (enclosed environment for life-forms, special chemicals, etc.). Caster may affect an area of up to 1 cubic foot per level. Caster may vary the temperature from -200°F to 600°F and the pressure from 0. 1 to 10 atmospheres (assuming the environmental separation remains intact). |
spell name: SHIELD | list name: Experimentation Ways | level: 9 | realm: Arcane | type: closed arcane | spell class: F | duration: 1 minute / level | range: self | area of effect: self | sourcebook: spell user's companion |
description: Protects caster from adverse effects of experimentation (up to 10 hits damage per level of caster are absorbed). This spell is only usable in experimental situations and will not protect caster from anything other than physical damage, e.g., fumes, spell-effects, etc. will still affect caster. |
spell name: MICROVISION | list name: Experimentation Ways | level: 10 | realm: Arcane | type: closed arcane | spell class: F | duration: concentration | range: self | area of effect: self | sourcebook: spell user's companion |
description: Allows caster to cause objects to appear larger (to himself) by a factor of up to 10x per level. |
spell name: STERILIZE | list name: Experimentation Ways | level: 10 | realm: Arcane | type: closed arcane | spell class: F | duration: varies | range: touch | area of effect: varies | sourcebook: spell user's companion |
description: Allows caster to completely sterilize an area of up to T radius per level. This sterile environment will become contaminated normally, if not protected from outside elements. The affected area will be free of dust, bugs, etc. |
spell name: TELEKINESIS | list name: Experimentation Ways | level: 11 | realm: Arcane | type: closed arcane | spell class: F | duration: concentration | range: 10'/lvl | area of effect: varies | sourcebook: spell user's companion |
description: Allows caster to manipulate objects (up to 2 pounds of weight per level of caster) by up to 1'/sec with no acceleration. |
spell name: REFRIGERATE | list name: Experimentation Ways | level: 12 | realm: Arcane | type: closed arcane | spell class: F | duration: 1 hour / level | range: touch | area of effect: varies | sourcebook: spell user's companion |
description: Allows caster to keep up to 1 object/level colder than room temperature. Caster may selectively lower the temperature of each object by up to 10°F per level (never colder than -60°F in any case). |
spell name: GAUGE | list name: Experimentation Ways | level: 13 | realm: Arcane | type: closed arcane | spell class: I | duration: - | range: self | area of effect: self | sourcebook: spell user's companion |
description: Informs caster of the exact mass, weight, and dimensions (if relevant) of any one object (element, compound, alloy, etc.). |
spell name: STASIS STORAGE | list name: Experimentation Ways | level: 14 | realm: Arcane | type: closed arcane | spell class: F | duration: 1 hour / level | range: touch | area of effect: varies | sourcebook: spell user's companion |
description: Stasis Storage (F) Allows caster to keep up to 1 cubic foot per level of caster of a material or one creature in stasis for the duration of the spell (Live beings gain a RR vs the level of caster to avoid effects). This spell will also halt all chemical reactions for the spell's duration. |
spell name: TEST | list name: Experimentation Ways | level: 15 | realm: Arcane | type: closed arcane | spell class: I | duration: - | range: self | area of effect: self | sourcebook: spell user's companion |
description: Caster is able to determine what effect a given set of circumstances will have on a given target. For example, how would being immersed in this vat of acid affect this arthropod. Caster would gain likely occurrences based on the molarity, heat, and amount of the acid, the strength and make-up of the shell of the arthropod, the time immersed, etc. This spell is not effective regarding magical energy of any sort or if the target makes a RR (vs the level of caster). This spell provides only probable results, nothing is guaranteed. This puts it in the best interest of the experimenter to actually perform the experiment. |
spell name: SPHERE OF SAFETY | list name: Experimentation Ways | level: 16 | realm: Arcane | type: closed arcane | spell class: F* | duration: 1 minute / level | range: self | area of effect: self | sourcebook: spell user's companion |
description: Protects caster from adverse effects of experimentation (up to 20 hit points of damage per level of caster are absorbed, Criticals are worth 10 hit points per level of severity). This spell will protect caster from all effects of his experimentation except hostile life-forms and magical energy. This spell is only usable in experimental situations. |
spell name: SEPARATE | list name: Experimentation Ways | level: 17 | realm: Arcane | type: closed arcane | spell class: F | duration: - | range: touch | area of effect: varies | sourcebook: spell user's companion |
description: Allows caster to separate any chemical mixture or alloy (of up to 1 cubic foot per level) into their component parts. Caster may separate up to 1 element per 2 levels from the mixture/alloy. |
spell name: ELEMENT SHIELD | list name: Experimentation Ways | level: 18 | realm: Arcane | type: closed arcane | spell class: F | duration: 1 minute / level | range: 10'/lvl | area of effect: varies | sourcebook: spell user's companion |
description: Creates a non-mobile shield of energy that will keep one type of element (including gasses, light, magical elements (if they fail a RR), etc.) from passing through it. Shield may be up to 1 sq'/lvl of caster, i.e., 20th level caster could create a shield of up to 20'x20'. Shield is clear or opaque as desired or necessary (a light shield would most likely be opaque to some degree). |
spell name: CONTAIN ELEMENT | list name: Experimentation Ways | level: 19 | realm: Arcane | type: closed arcane | spell class: F | duration: 1 minute / level | range: 10'/lvl | area of effect: varies | sourcebook: spell user's companion |
description: Creates a non-mobile sphere (up to 1' per level diameter) of energy that will keep one type of element (including gasses, light, magical elements (if they fail a RR), etc.) from passing through it. Sphere is clear or opaque as desired or necessary (a light shield would most likely be opaque to some degree). Caster may be inside or outside of the sphere as desired. |
spell name: DISPOSE | list name: Experimentation Ways | level: 20 | realm: Arcane | type: closed arcane | spell class: F | duration: - | range: 10'/lvl | area of effect: varies | sourcebook: spell user's companion |
description: Allows caster to eliminate non-magical waste products of his experimentation (toxic waste, poison gas, etc.) without harm to himself or the environment. Caster may eliminate up to 1 cubic foot of material per level of experience. |
spell name: CORRELATION | list name: Experimentation Ways | level: 25 | realm: Arcane | type: closed arcane | spell class: P | duration: permanent | range: self | area of effect: self | sourcebook: spell user's companion |
description: Caster is able to correlate known facts to obtain conclusions. This has the effect of increasing the caster's Reasoning bonus by +100 for one maneuver involving Reasoning. Conclusions are reached almost automatically. |
spell name: OBSERVATION | list name: Experimentation Ways | level: 25 | realm: Arcane | type: closed arcane | spell class: P | duration: concentration | range: 10'/lvl | area of effect: self | sourcebook: spell user's companion |
description: Caster gains insight or facts by observing a person or thing with intense concentration. This has the effect of increasing the caster's perception skill bonus by + 100 for one observation. Caster will notice virtually all details in even a large experiment. Caster may use this spell in conjunction with remembering a previous experiment via the Record spell. |
spell name: WALL OF FORCE | list name: Experimentation Ways | level: 30 | realm: Arcane | type: closed arcane | spell class: F | duration: 1 round / level | range: 10'/lvl | area of effect: 20'square | sourcebook: spell user's companion |
description: Caster is able to create a 'wall of force' that is absolutely impassable by anyone or anything that has mass. Wall is up to 20'x20'x1”. |
spell name: SPHERE OF FORCE | list name: Experimentation Ways | level: 50 | realm: Arcane | type: closed arcane | spell class: F | duration: 1 round / level | range: 10'/lvl | area of effect: varies | sourcebook: spell user's companion |
description: Caster is able to create a 'sphere of force' that is absolutely impassable by anyone or anything that has mass. Sphere may be up to 1' per 2 levels of caster in diameter. |