Root

Rarity	2
AP	4
Target	Self
Distance	N/A
Lasts	1 round per school rank

The mage causes his or her feet to transform into tree roots, digging into the ground and making it hard to be forcibly moved. This effectively hinders attempts to push, pull, overrun, or trip the mage. This is also a good way to anchor one's self when exerting acts of strength, such as pulling a rope to hoist something, or clenching onto the rope your allies just tossed up the side of a cliff to help pull them up. Even though your feet may be anchored, your other joints may be able to pop right out of socket or with enough force possibly be torn off. The GM should dictate when a Hold check is appropriate, or a Muscle check when hoisting something.

Intensity Effects

1. +5 bonus to resist movement
2. +10 bonus to resist movement
3. +15 bonus to resist movement
4. +20 bonus to resist movement
5. +25 bonus to resist movement