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{{section|Single-use|These items are "use and lose". Once activated, the effects of the contained spell occur and the item becomes useless. Often times it disintegrates when used.}} | {{section|Single-use|These items are "use and lose". Once activated, the effects of the contained spell occur and the item becomes useless. Often times it disintegrates when used.}} | ||
| + | ;Runestones | ||
| + | :Runestones are objects which can contain beneficial spells with a target of self or creature. They're typically smooth, glossy stones, marbles, or tiles, although they much less commonly appear as bones or sticks. They always have small runes etched into the surface. To activate the spell within a runestone, it must be crushed, snapped in half, or thrown to the ground and shattered. The creature doing this receives the effects of the contained spell for the appropriate duration. It takes 1 AP to activate a runestone. | ||
;Pabula | ;Pabula | ||
| − | :A pabulum is a consumable item which can contain spells with a target of self or creature and cause effects but not damage. In liquid form, these are often marketed as potions or elixirs, but you could just as easily store a Poison spell in a cup of coffee. Pabula are also available in solid and edible form ranging from typical food items to pills. Sometimes pabula occur naturally as fruit on rare trees, or flowers with curative powers. When a creature consumes a pabulum with negative effects, it rolls its save as per usual. | + | :A pabulum is a consumable item which can contain spells with a target of self or creature and cause effects but not damage. In liquid form, these are often marketed as potions or elixirs, but you could just as easily store a Poison spell in a cup of coffee. Pabula are also available in solid and edible form ranging from typical food items to pills. Sometimes pabula occur naturally as fruit on rare trees, or flowers with curative powers. When a creature consumes a pabulum with negative effects, it rolls its save as per usual. It takes 1 AP to consume a pabula. |
;Talismans | ;Talismans | ||
:Talismans are hand-sized scrolls, cards, or labels bearing specific artwork, runes, or writing. These can contain spells which target a creature and cause effects but not damage. When a talisman makes contact with its intended target, the target is automatically subject to the effects of the contained spell for the appropriate duration. To attack with a talisman, the character rolls an [[Attack Roll]] using ranks in the Hand-to-hand [[weapon skill]]. This attack takes 3 [[Action Points|AP]]. The defending creature makes a [[Dodge/Parry Roll]]. The attack deals no damage. Once stuck with a talisman, it takes 2 AP and a [[Lift]] check of 18 to pry it off (it also takes a [[Gymnastics]] check of 12 to reach one on your back). Talismans are almost always spells from the Charm, Status, Ward, Dark, and Light schools, and they are rarely beneficial to the recipient. | :Talismans are hand-sized scrolls, cards, or labels bearing specific artwork, runes, or writing. These can contain spells which target a creature and cause effects but not damage. When a talisman makes contact with its intended target, the target is automatically subject to the effects of the contained spell for the appropriate duration. To attack with a talisman, the character rolls an [[Attack Roll]] using ranks in the Hand-to-hand [[weapon skill]]. This attack takes 3 [[Action Points|AP]]. The defending creature makes a [[Dodge/Parry Roll]]. The attack deals no damage. Once stuck with a talisman, it takes 2 AP and a [[Lift]] check of 18 to pry it off (it also takes a [[Gymnastics]] check of 12 to reach one on your back). Talismans are almost always spells from the Charm, Status, Ward, Dark, and Light schools, and they are rarely beneficial to the recipient. | ||
Revision as of 21:25, 27 January 2012
There are several kinds of objects with innate magical power or that can act as a magic conduit.
Single-use
These items are "use and lose". Once activated, the effects of the contained spell occur and the item becomes useless. Often times it disintegrates when used.
- Runestones
- Runestones are objects which can contain beneficial spells with a target of self or creature. They're typically smooth, glossy stones, marbles, or tiles, although they much less commonly appear as bones or sticks. They always have small runes etched into the surface. To activate the spell within a runestone, it must be crushed, snapped in half, or thrown to the ground and shattered. The creature doing this receives the effects of the contained spell for the appropriate duration. It takes 1 AP to activate a runestone.
- Pabula
- A pabulum is a consumable item which can contain spells with a target of self or creature and cause effects but not damage. In liquid form, these are often marketed as potions or elixirs, but you could just as easily store a Poison spell in a cup of coffee. Pabula are also available in solid and edible form ranging from typical food items to pills. Sometimes pabula occur naturally as fruit on rare trees, or flowers with curative powers. When a creature consumes a pabulum with negative effects, it rolls its save as per usual. It takes 1 AP to consume a pabula.
- Talismans
- Talismans are hand-sized scrolls, cards, or labels bearing specific artwork, runes, or writing. These can contain spells which target a creature and cause effects but not damage. When a talisman makes contact with its intended target, the target is automatically subject to the effects of the contained spell for the appropriate duration. To attack with a talisman, the character rolls an Attack Roll using ranks in the Hand-to-hand weapon skill. This attack takes 3 AP. The defending creature makes a Dodge/Parry Roll. The attack deals no damage. Once stuck with a talisman, it takes 2 AP and a Lift check of 18 to pry it off (it also takes a Gymnastics check of 12 to reach one on your back). Talismans are almost always spells from the Charm, Status, Ward, Dark, and Light schools, and they are rarely beneficial to the recipient.
