spell name: DETECT NEXUS | list name: node mastery | level: 1 | realm: arcane | type: open arcane | spell class: i | duration: | range: self | area of effect: self | sourcebook: rolemaster companion 5 |
description: Caster determines if an Earthnode possesses a nexus and if so the direction and distance to its center. |
spell name: NEXUS GUIDE | list name: node mastery | level: 4 | realm: arcane | type: open arcane | spell class: i | duration: | range: self | area of effect: self | sourcebook: rolemaster companion 5 |
description: Caster learns the direction and distance to the nearest nexus. |
spell name: DETECT POSITIVE | list name: node mastery | level: 5 | realm: arcane | type: open arcane | spell class: i | duration: | range: self | area of effect: node | sourcebook: rolemaster companion 5 |
description: Caster can determine the positive strength of an Earthnode. This strength will range from 0 to infinity and represents the Power Expenditure Modifier that is required to cast spells while in the radius of the Earthnode. A PEM of 3 (which is very strong) means that a 9th level spell will only require 3 PP to cast; a 27th level spell only 9 PP to cast, etc. |
spell name: DETECT NEGATIVE | list name: node mastery | level: 6 | realm: arcane | type: open arcane | spell class: i | duration: | range: self | area of effect: node | sourcebook: rolemaster companion 5 |
description: Caster can determine the negative strength of an Earthnode. This strength will range from 0 to infinity and represents the Power Expenditure Modifier that is required to cast spells while in the radius of the Earthnode. A PEM of 3 (which is very strong) means that a 3rd level spell will only require 9 PP to cast; a 9th level spell 27 PP to cast, etc. |
spell name: DETECT NEUTRAL | list name: node mastery | level: 7 | realm: arcane | type: open arcane | spell class: i | duration: | range: self | area of effect: node | sourcebook: rolemaster companion 5 |
description: This spell will reveal one of two things. First, it functions as Detect Positive with the exception that a value of zero will be obtained if the Earth node is neutral; meaning that PP expenditure for spells will be normal. Second, it functions, and is the only spell that will function, as an indicator of a neutralized Earthnode; meaning that no magic will function within the confines of the Earthnode including other spells from this list. |
spell name: NEXUS STORE | list name: node mastery | level: 8 | realm: arcane | type: open arcane | spell class: i | duration: 1 hour | range: self | area of effect: nexus | sourcebook: rolemaster companion 5 |
description: Caster memorizes the location of a Nexus if he is currently within one, and attunes himself to it for the purpose of employing the higher level spells from this list. |
spell name: DETECT DEFENSE | list name: node mastery | level: 9 | realm: arcane | type: open arcane | spell class: i | duration: | range: self | area of effect: node | sourcebook: rolemaster companion 5 |
description: This spell reveals whether or not the Nexus has any spells of a defensive nature cast within it. It does not give any specifics. |
spell name: DETECT SEAL | list name: node mastery | level: 10 | realm: arcane | type: open arcane | spell class: i | duration: | range: self | area of effect: node | sourcebook: rolemaster companion 5 |
description: This spell reveals whether or not the Nexus or the Earthnode has a guardian within it. It does not give any specifics. |
spell name: DETECT SEAL | list name: node mastery | level: 11 | realm: arcane | type: open arcane | spell class: i | duration: | range: self | area of effect: node | sourcebook: rolemaster companion 5 |
description: This spell reveals whether or not the Nexus has been sealed (No manipulations to the Nexus may be accomplished while it is Sealed, including those attempted by the caster who sealed it). It does not give any specifics. |
spell name: NEXUS AWARENESS | list name: node mastery | level: 12 | realm: arcane | type: open arcane | spell class: i | duration: | range: self | area of effect: node | sourcebook: rolemaster companion 5 |
description: Caster is aware of the number of entities who have stored the Nexus. |
spell name: NEXUS CLOAK | list name: node mastery | level: 13 | realm: arcane | type: open arcane | spell class: f | duration: varies | range: node | area of effect: nexus | sourcebook: rolemaster companion 5 |
description: Similar to Earthcloak (caster is undetectable by sight, sound, smell, or "detects"" so long as he remains in the earthnode in which he cast the spell and does not cast any other magic |
spell name: BLOOD CLOAK | list name: node mastery | level: 14 | realm: arcane | type: open arcane | spell class: f | duration: varies | range: node | area of effect: node | sourcebook: rolemaster companion 5 |
description: Similar to Earthcloak (caster is undetectable by sight, sound, smell, or "detects"" so long as he remains in the earthnode in which he cast the spell and does not cast any other magic |
spell name: NEXUS ALARM | list name: node mastery | level: 15 | realm: arcane | type: open arcane | spell class: i | duration: varies | range: node | area of effect: node | sourcebook: rolemaster companion 5 |
description: When in an earthnode, the caster may specify that earthnode or one area within that earthnode. if that area is entered by an unaurthorized presence (specified by the caster when the spell is cast), an alarm will be sounded. The alarm will alert the caster at any distance. Within the disturbed area, the alarm may be silent or may make a loud raucous, according to the caster's specifications when the spell is cast. Alarms equal to the level of the caster may be set, and will remain until the caster's death or they are removed. |
spell name: MANIPULATE NEXUS | list name: node mastery | level: 16 | realm: arcane | type: open arcane | spell class: f | duration: varies | range: nexus | area of effect: nexus | sourcebook: rolemaster companion 5 |
description: This spell is used when the caster wishes to change the fundamentals of the Earthnode directly via the Nexus. This spell must be cast before any of the higher level spells from this list may be utilized. |
spell name: SUPPRESS CHANNELING | list name: node mastery | level: 17 | realm: arcane | type: open arcane | spell class: f | duration: permanent | range: varies | area of effect: node | sourcebook: rolemaster companion 5 |
description: This spell completely suppresses Channeling spells within a specific area or the entire Earthnode. Note: Hybrids are affected if either of their realms is suppressed. |
spell name: SUPPRESS MENTALISM | list name: node mastery | level: 18 | realm: arcane | type: open arcane | spell class: f | duration: permanent | range: varies | area of effect: node | sourcebook: rolemaster companion 5 |
description: This spell completely suppresses Mentalism spells within a specific area or the entire Earthnode. Note: Hybrids are affected if either of their realms is suppressed. |
spell name: SUPPRESS ESSENCE | list name: node mastery | level: 19 | realm: arcane | type: open arcane | spell class: f | duration: permanent | range: varies | area of effect: node | sourcebook: rolemaster companion 5 |
description: This spell completely suppresses Essence spells within a specific area or the entire Earthnode. Note: Hybrids are affected if either of their realms is suppressed. |
spell name: NEXUS DEFENSE | list name: node mastery | level: 20 | realm: arcane | type: open arcane | spell class: f | duration: permanent | range: varies | area of effect: nexus | sourcebook: rolemaster companion 5 |
description: Caster may cast this spell with any complex spell he wants to store. Caster may store a contingency spell that is activated by any one condition specified when the spell is cast (e.g., falling, death, stunned, etc.). this does not count as a stored spell; other spells may be stored and cast while this effect remains dormant until triggered. Only one contingency spell may be stored at a time and the defenses are embedded in the Nexus. |
spell name: NEXUS GUARDIAN | list name: node mastery | level: 25 | realm: arcane | type: open arcane | spell class: fh | duration: varies | range: touch | area of effect: 1 target | sourcebook: rolemaster companion 5 |
description: using this spell , the caster may commission a willing target to be an eternal guardian of the earthnode, following instructions which the caster gives. So long as the being fulfills the conditions of the contract he will not age and if injured will automatically regenerate 1 hit / round and gradually heal all other injuries. The conditions of the contract may vary but all contracts must contain the following: the being must have submitted to this of his own free will, he will submit to the wishes of the caster, he may not leave the radius of the earthnode, and he will defend the nexus. if a guardian breaks the contract he will resume aging at the normal rate, but will not suffer aging for all the time he has been a guardian. the Guardian's only concern is the Nexus, not the Earthnode or the caster. The Guardian has full run of the Earthblood's Ways list with no power point expenditure. |
spell name: NEXUS SEAL | list name: node mastery | level: 30 | realm: arcane | type: open arcane | spell class: f | duration: permanent | range: nexus | area of effect: nexus | sourcebook: rolemaster companion 5 |
description: Caster Seals the Nexus off from use by any other entity except for himself. No manipulations to the Nexus may be accomplished while it is Sealed, including those attempted by the caster who sealed it. However the manipulations made prior to the sealing will operate normally. |
spell name: ALTER POSITIVE | list name: node mastery | level: 35 | realm: arcane | type: open arcane | spell class: f | duration: varies | range: nexus | area of effect: node | sourcebook: rolemaster companion 5 |
description: Allows the caster to raise the PEM of an area within the node, or the entire node, by one level for every 10 profession levels suspended. Thus, if a 50th level caster wishes to raise the PEM by two levels he would perform as if he were 20 levels lower or 30th level. This temporary reduction in level effects everything. |
spell name: ALTER NEGATIVE | list name: node mastery | level: 40 | realm: arcane | type: open arcane | spell class: f | duration: varies | range: nexus | area of effect: node | sourcebook: rolemaster companion 5 |
description: Allows the caster to lower the PEM of an area within the node, or the entire node, by one level for every 10 profession levels suspended. Thus, if a 50th level caster wishes to lower the PEM by two levels he would perform as if he were 20 levels lower or 30th level. This temporary reduction in level effects everything. |
spell name: NEUTRALIZE | list name: node mastery | level: 45 | realm: arcane | type: open arcane | spell class: f | duration: permanent | range: nexus | area of effect: node | sourcebook: rolemaster companion 5 |
description: It has two utilities. First, it will render the PEM equal to zero, suspending any modifier to PP expenditure of spells cast within the node. Second, it can neutralize magic in an area of the node or the entire node completely. |
spell name: DISPERSE | list name: node mastery | level: 50 | realm: arcane | type: open arcane | spell class: f | duration: 1 hour / level | range: nexus | area of effect: node | sourcebook: rolemaster companion 5 |
description: Caster can completely disperse the Earthnode and render it useless for a number of hours equal to his level. If the node is Sealed, then only the caster who sealed it can disperse it. Disperse will erase all manipulations to the Nexus. |
spell name: GATHER | list name: node mastery | level: 60 | realm: arcane | type: open arcane | spell class: f | duration: permanent | range: 10' | area of effect: node | sourcebook: rolemaster companion 5 |
description: Caster can create a Nexus within an Earthnode provided it does not already have one. An Earthnode can have only one functioning Nexus at any given time. |
spell name: FRIENDS | list name: node mastery | level: 75 | realm: arcane | type: open arcane | spell class: f | duration: permanent | range: touch | area of effect: 1 target | sourcebook: rolemaster companion 5 |
description: One entity, including the caster, per 10 levels of the caster can be allowed immunity to the manipulations ofthe Nexus. For example, a close associate of the caster can cast spells within the Earth node at a PEM of 3, while all other entities will have no benefit, etc. |
spell name: NODEFORM | list name: node mastery | level: 100 | realm: arcane | type: open arcane | spell class: f | duration: permanent | range: touch | area of effect: varies | sourcebook: rolemaster companion 5 |
description: Caster summons forth a node from the heart of the earth. The base radius is 50'. The radius may be increased by 1' for each additional PP expended in the casting of this spell. The Earthnode's PEM is zero. |