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Here's where we talk about spells.

Despite possible inclinations to the contrary, the holy grail of spell design - a workable, mechanically-solid set of seeds that can be plausibly and easily combined in a variety of ways - is still yet to be found. As such, we'll continue with what we have thus far.

==Spell Overview==
Spells are a subcategory of '''Specials''', and are tied to '''Skill: Arcana'''.

Every spell is a skill in its own right (just like standard skills), and has a dice pool. Spells are slightly more complicated than other skills, however, and as such, their dice pools are not listed in the stat blocks; you have to read the spell description to get a better feel for what the spell utilizes.

In addition to the spell's dice pool, many spells call upon other skills, as well; chief amongst these are '''Skill: Arcana''', '''Skill: Spellcraft''', and '''Skill: Concentration'''.

===Spell Stats===
'''Name'''
: The name by which the spell is commonly referred.

'''Spell [Type]'''
: Indicates any descriptors of the spell, if applicable. Descriptors interface with other game elements.

'''Prerequisites'''
: These run the gamut from skills to attributes. These will be in the format of ''Type: Feature (Rating).''

'''XP Cost'''
: The cost, in XP, to learn the spell. You can gain further training in the spell, improving its dice pool (and gaining other advantage, as well, dependent on the spell), but doing so costs additional XP.

'''Mana Cost'''
: The cost in '''mana tokens''' to cast the spell. If you do not have sufficient mana tokens, you cannot cast the spell; if you do not have a '''mana token pool''', you cannot cast spells at all.

'''Action Cost'''
: The action cost of the spell. Spells that can reasonably be used in combat will use one of the standard action types, or list an action cost in ticks.

: Some spells may have the (Channeled) modifier, meaning that you are actively casting the spell until your next turn. Such a spell can be interrupted or suffer from pushback if you suffer damage or are otherwise inconvenienced while casting.

'''Action Type'''
: The action type of the spell. This interfaces with other game elements.

'''Range'''
: The range of the spell, expressed in normal measurements.

'''Duration'''
: The duration of the spell's effect, listed in either normal increments or in ticks.

'''Dice Pool'''
: The total dice pool used for the spell. If this entry is not listed, then the spell is more complicated than a single dice pool roll.

'''Avoid'''
: If the effect of the spell can be avoided, the appropriate skill or trait is listed here.

==Spell List==
Spells that aren't links don't exist yet.

 '''[[#Amplify_Magic |Amplify Magic]]:''' Increases the power of magic effects in a small area.
 '''[[#Arcane_Bolt|Arcane Bolt]]:''' Hurl a bolt of arcane energy at a target.
 '''Arcane Nova:''' Create a burst of arcane energy around yourself.
 '''Arcane Shield:''' Surround yourself in a magical shield of force.
 '''Berserk:''' Cause a creature to go into a mad frenzy.
 
 '''[[#Blink|Blink]]:''' Teleport a short distance.
 '''Blind:''' Blinds a creature.
 '''Break:''' Attempt to destroy an object.
 '''Caustic Spray:''' Douse a creature with acid.
 '''Charm:''' Make a creature friendlier towards you.
 
 '''Conjure Sustenance:''' Create food and water.
 '''Confuse:''' Temporarily confuse a creature.
 '''[[#Counterspell|Counterspell]]:''' Counter a spell being cast.
 '''[[#Dampen_Magic|Dampen Magic]]:''' Weaken the power of magic effects in a small area.
 '''Darkness:''' Creates an area of darkness.
 
 '''Detect Magic:''' Detect the presence or absence of magic.
 '''Disguise:''' Disguise a creature.
 '''[[#Dispel_Magic|Dispel Magic]]:''' Completely negate ongoing magic effects.
 '''[[#Doom|Doom]]:''' Cause a creature to die.
 '''Fear:''' Cause a creature to run away in fear.
 
 '''Flame Burst:''' Blast a creature with fire.
 '''Float:''' Don't fall as fast, and allows you to float over surfaces.
 '''Flight:''' The target can fly.
 '''Hold:''' Hold a creature in place.
 '''Icy Touch:''' Freeze a creature.
 
 '''Ingenious:''' Temporarily make a creature smarter; keener; or wiser.
 '''Inspired:''' Temporarily make a creature charming; luckier; or numinous.
 '''[[#Invincible|Invincible]]:''' Temporarily make a creature faster; stronger; or tougher.
 '''Invisibility:''' Make a creature invisible to sight.
 '''Lightning Bolt:''' Create a bolt of lightning.
 
 '''[[#Mana_Drain|Mana Drain]]:''' The target loses mana tokens.
 '''Mana Siphon:''' Drain mana from the target.
 '''Mute:''' Mute a creature, rendering it unable to cast spells.
 '''[[#Petrify|Petrify]]:''' Slowly turn a creature to stone; make a creature's skin like stone; temporarily turn an item into stone.
 '''Polymorph:''' Turn a creature into something else.
 
 '''Portal:''' Create a portal to a distant location.
 '''Prestidigitation:''' Perform a variety of small magical "tricks."
 '''Quake:''' Shake the earth.
 '''Seal:''' Magically seal a door or other portal.
 '''Siphon Life:''' Drain the health of another creature.
 
 '''Sleep:''' Cause a creature to fall asleep.
 '''[[#Spell_Reflection|Spell Reflection]]:''' Cause spells to bounce off a creature.
 '''Teleport:''' Teleport to a distant location.
 '''[[#Temper|Temper]]:''' Makes weapons more effective; smelts and refines metals.
 '''Tiny:''' Reduce a creature's size.
 
 '''Toxin:''' Inflict a creature with a poison.
 '''Virus:''' Inflict a creature with a disease.
 '''[[#Word|Word]]:''' Invoke a word of tremendous arcane power.

==Spell Descriptions==

<div id="Amplify_Magic">
 '''AMPLIFY MAGIC'''
   Spell [Arcane]
   '''XP Cost/Rank:''' 6 + 3/rank
   '''Mana Cost:''' 6 + 2/rank
   '''Action Cost:''' Long
   '''Action Type:''' Spell (Utility)
   '''Range:''' 25 ft
   '''Area:''' 10-ft radius burst
   '''Duration:''' 20 ticks
   '''Dice Pool:''' This + Spellcraft
   '''Avoid:''' None (Beneficial)
   '''Take Min/Avg/Max?:''' No / No / No
 
   You attempt to amplify the power of magical effects that emanate from a particular location.
 
   When you cast this spell, make a skill check with this skill's aggregate dice pool. Whenever a spell is cast in the area, if the
   skill check for the spell is below your check with this spell, the spell is treated as being one rank higher.
 
   '''UPGRADES'''
   Each time you improve this spell's rank, you may select one of the following upgrades.
 
     <font color=green>''Range:''</font> The range of this spell increases by 5 feet. You can take this upgrade multiple times.
     <font color=green>''Duration:''</font> The duration of this spell increases by 20 ticks. You can take this upgrade multiple times.
     <font color=green>''Area:''</font> The area of this spell increases by 5 feet. You can take this upgrade multiple times. (<font color=blue>Requires: Rank 4 [1d8]</font>)
     <font color=green>''Stronger Amplify:''</font> Spells that are affected by this spell are treated as being two ranks higher. (<font color=blue>Requires: Rank 6 [1d12]</font>)
     <font color=green>''Greater Amplify:''</font> The ''stronger amplify'' effect of this spell causes spells to be treated as an additional rank higher. You
 can take this upgrade multiple times. (<font color=blue>Requires: ''Stronger Amplify'', Rank 8 [1d12+1d4]</font>)
     <font color=green>''Mana Floes:''</font> When you cast this spell, you may choose to increase the mana cost by 4 + 1/rank. If you do, whenever a spell is
 affected by this spell, it refunds one mana token per rank to the caster; a spell cannot refund more mana tokens than it took to
 cast. However, the duration of this spell is reduced to 5 ticks, and if you have taken the ''Duration'' upgrade, it only extends the
 duration by 5 ticks for each time you have taken it. (<font color=blue>Requires: Rank 10 [1d12+1d8]</font>)
     <font color=green>''Nexus:''</font> When you cast this spell, you may instead choose to target a single creature, rather than an area. If you do, any
 spells that creature casts and any spells that target that creature are affected by this spell. (<font color=blue>Requires: Rank 12 [2d12]</font>)
</div>

<div id="Arcane_Bolt">
 '''ARCANE BOLT'''
   Spell [Arcane]
   '''XP Cost/Rank:''' 2 + 2/rank
   '''Mana Cost:''' 0 (see text)
   '''Action Cost:''' Medium
   '''Action Type:''' Spell (Attack)
   '''Range:''' 50 feet
   '''Target:''' One creature
   '''Duration:''' Instant
   '''Dice Pool:''' This + Spellcraft
   '''Avoid:''' Reflex
   '''Take Min/Avg/Max?:''' No / Yes / No
 
   You form arcane power into a bolt of energy, which you sling at your target.
 
   You must have at least one mana token to cast this spell.
 
   Make an aggregate skill check with this spell, opposed by your target's Reflex trait. If you overcome the opposed roll, you
   deal arcane damage to the target equal to a skill check with this spell.
 
   '''UPGRADES'''
   Each time you improve this spell's rank, you may select one of the following upgrades.
 
     <font color=green>''Range:''</font> The range of this spell increases by 10 feet. You can take this upgrade multiple times.
     <font color=green>''Empowered Bolt:''</font> When you cast this spell, you may spend a mana token. If you do, add 1 to the damage the spell deals. (<font color=blue>Requires
 - Rank 2 [1d4]</font>)
     <font color=green>''Improved Empowered Bolt:''</font> When you cast this spell, you may spend mana tokens, up to your Potential. If you do, this spell deals
 extra damage equal to the tokens expended. (<font color=blue>Requires - ''Empowered Bolt'', Rank 4 [1d8]</font>)
     <font color=green>''Rapid Bolt:''</font> When you cast this spell, you may increase the mana cost by two mana tokens plus an additional mana token per rank.
 If you do, this spell's action cost is reduced one step (ie, from Medium to Short). (<font color=blue>Requires - Rank 6 [1d12]</font>)
     <font color=green>''Arcane Volley:''</font> When you cast this spell, you may increase the mana cost by four mana tokens plus an additional two mana tokens
 per rank. If you do, this spell's action cost is increased one step (ie, from Medium to Long), and you can target up to two
 creatures with this spell, using the same roll for the opposed roll and dealing the same damage to each target. (<font color=blue>Requires - Rank 8
 [1d12+1d4]</font>)
     <font color=green>''Improved Volley:''</font> When you opt to make use of the ''arcane volley'' upgrade, you may spend an additional two mana tokens per
 rank. If you do, you can target another creature. You can take this upgrade multiple times; each time you do, you can opt to spend
 an additional two mana tokens per rank to target another creature. (<font color=blue>Requires - ''Arcane Volley'', Rank 10 [1d12+1d8]</font>)
</div>

<div id="Blink">
 '''BLINK'''
    Spell [Teleportation]
    '''XP Cost/Rank:''' 3 + 3/rank
    '''Mana Cost:''' 2 + 2/rank
    '''Action Cost:''' Special (see text)
    '''Action Type:''' Spell (Utility)
    '''Range:''' Special (see text)
    '''Target:''' Caster
    '''Duration:''' Instant
    '''Dice Pool:''' This + Spellcraft
    '''Avoid:''' None
    '''Take Min/Avg/Max?:''' No / Yes / No
 
    You magically create a shortcut through space, allowing you to traverse ground quickly.
 
    When you cast this spell, you can move as though you had a Movement trait equal to your skill with this spell; as such, you may
    choose to cast this spell as a Quick, Short, Medium, or Long action, with the distance you move dependent upon the type of
    action, as with normal movement. You do not pass through the space between your current location and the target location; you
    simply disappear from where you are and appear at your destination.
 
    You must be able to clearly see your destination. If you cannot, this spell fails.
 
    '''UPGRADES'''
    Each time you improve this spell's rank, you may select one of the following upgrades.
 
      <font color=green>''Phasing:''</font> When you cast this spell, you do not have to clearly see your destination; however, you must have previously seen
 the location. (<font color=blue>Requires - Rank 4 [1d8]</font>)
      <font color=green>''Rapid Translocation:''</font> You may cast this spell as a Quick (Reaction) action. If you do, double its mana cost. (<font color=blue>Requires -
 Rank 6 [1d12]</font>)
      <font color=green>''Spatial Rift:''</font> When you cast this spell, you may opt to bring another creature you can touch with you; if you do, they
 appear in a square adjacent to you. This spell costs an additional 4 + 2/rank mana tokens for each additional creature you bring
 with you. (<font color=blue>Requires - Rank 8 [1d12+1d4]</font>)
</div>

<div id="Counterspell">
 '''COUNTERSPELL'''
   Spell [Arcane]
   '''XP Cost/Rank:''' 2 + 2/rank
   '''Mana Cost:''' 3 + 1/rank
   '''Action Cost:''' Quick (Reaction)
   '''Action Type:''' Spell (Utility)
   '''Range:''' 25 feet
   '''Target:''' One creature
   '''Duration:''' Instant
   '''Dice Pool:''' This + Spellcraft
   '''Avoid:''' Special (see text)
   '''Take Min/Avg/Max?:''' No / No / No
 
   With a flash of arcane power, you attempt to interrupt a spell being cast.
  
   Make an aggregate skill check with this spell, which is opposed by you target's skill check with the spell they are casting. If
   you overcome their roll, you successfully interrupt the spell.
 
   '''UPGRADES'''
   Each time you improve this spell's rank, you may select one of the following upgrades.
 
     <font color=green>''Negation:''</font> You gain a +1 power bonus to the skill check for this spell. You can take this upgrade multiple times; the power
 bonus cannot exceed your Potential.
     <font color=green>''Range:''</font> The range of this spell increases by 10 feet. You can take this upgrade multiple times.
     <font color=green>''Feedback:''</font> If you successfully counter a spell with this spell, the caster of that spell takes 1 point of damage. (<font color=blue>Requires -
 Rank 6 [1d12]</font>)
     <font color=green>''Enhanced Feedback:''</font> When your ''feedback'' effect occurs, it deals an additional point of damage. You can take this upgrade
 multiple times. (<font color=blue>Requires - Rank 8 [1d12+1d4]</font>)
     <font color=green>''Enduring Counterspell:''</font> If you successfully counter a spell with this spell, you may spend an additional 2 mana tokens per
 rank of this spell. If you do, the caster of that spell is unable to cast spells that share a descriptor with the countered spell
 for a number of ticks equal to the amount by which you overcame the opposed roll. (<font color=blue>Requires - Spell: Mute (1d8), Rank 10 [1d12+1d8]</font>)
     <font color=green>''Everlasting Counter:''</font> When you use the ''enduring counterspell'' effect of this spell, it costs an additional mana token per
 rank. The effect lasts for an additional tick per point by which you overcame the opposed roll. You can take this upgrade multiple
 times. (<font color=blue>Requires - ''Enduring Counterspell'', Spell: Mute (1d12), Rank 14 [2d12+1d4]</font>)
</div>

<div id="Dampen_Magic">
 '''DAMPEN MAGIC'''
   Spell [Arcane]
   '''XP Cost/Rank:''' 5 + 2/rank
   '''Mana Cost:''' 4 + 2/rank
   '''Action Cost:''' Medium
   '''Action Type:''' Spell (Utility)
   '''Range:''' 25 ft
   '''Area:''' 10-ft radius burst
   '''Duration:''' 20 ticks
   '''Dice Pool:''' This + Spellcraft
   '''Avoid:''' Special; see text
   '''Take Min/Avg/Max?:''' No / No / No
 
   You attempt to dampen the strength of magical effects in the area.
 
   When you cast this spell, make a skill check with this skill's aggregate dice pool. Whenever a spell is cast in the area, if the
   skill check for the spell is below your check with this spell, the spell is treated as being one rank lower. Spells that are
   reduced to an effective rank of 0 or lower have no effect.
 
   '''UPGRADES'''
   Each time you improve this spell's rank, you may select one of the following upgrades.
 
     <font color=green>''Range:''</font> The range of this spell increases by 5 feet. You can take this upgrade multiple times.
     <font color=green>''Duration:''</font> The duration of this spell increases by 20 ticks. You can take this upgrade multiple times.
     <font color=green>''Area:''</font> The area of this spell increases by 5 feet. You can take this upgrade multiple times. (<font color=blue>Requires: Rank 3 [1d6]</font>)
     <font color=green>''Deeper Dampening:''</font> Spells that are affected by this spell are treated as being two ranks lower. (<font color=blue>Requires: Rank 5 [1d10]</font>)
     <font color=green>''Greater Dampening:''</font> The ''deeper dampening'' effect of this spell causes spells to be treated as an additional rank lower.
 You can take this upgrade multiple times. (<font color=blue>Requires: ''Deeper Dampening'', Rank 7 [1d12+1d2]</font>)
     <font color=green>''Restricted Mana:''</font> The mana cost of this spell increases by 4. Whenever a spell is affected by this spell, its caster must
 spend an additional one mana token per rank of this spell, or else the spell fails. (<font color=blue>Requires: Rank 9 [1d12+1d6]</font>)
     <font color=green>''Dead Zone:''</font> When you cast this spell, you may instead choose to target a single creature, rather than an area. If you do, any
 spells that creature casts any any spells that target that creature are affected by this spell. (<font color=blue>Requires: Rank 11 [1d12+1d10]</font>)
</div>

<div id="Dispel_Magic">
 '''DISPEL MAGIC'''
   Spell [Arcane]
   '''Prerequisites''' - Spell: Amplify Magic (1d6), Spell: Dampen Magic (1d6)
   '''XP Cost/Rank:''' 6 + 4/rank
   '''Mana Cost:''' 5 + 3/rank
   '''Action Cost:''' Long
   '''Action Type:''' Spell (Utility)
   '''Range:''' 25 ft
   '''Area:''' 10-ft radius burst
   '''Duration:''' Instant
   '''Dice Pool:''' This + Spellcraft
   '''Avoid:''' Special (see text)
   '''Take Min/Avg/Max?:''' No / No / No
 
   With a flourish of arcane power, you attempt to snuff out magical effects in a small area.
 
   When you cast this spell, there is a chance that you immediately end each spell effect in the area. The casters of the spells in
   effect make aggregate skill checks with their respective spells; if the result is lower than your aggregate skill check with this
   spell, the spell's effect immediately ends.
  
   Magic items are also possibly affected by this spell. Each magic item must make a skill check as though it were a spell with a
   rank equal to the Spellcraft skill of its creator, then makes an aggregate skill check using that rank twice (so if the item was
   created by a crafter with a Spellcraft of 1d6, the item makes a skill check with a 2d6 dice pool). If the item fails to overcome
   your skill result with this spell, the item ceases functioning for 10 ticks for each point by which it failed.
 
   '''UPGRADES'''
   Each time you improve this spell's rank, you may select one of the following upgrades.
 
     <font color=green>''Range:''</font> The range of this spell increases by 5 feet. You can take this upgrade multiple times.
     <font color=green>''Area:''</font> The area of this spell increases by 5 feet. You can take this upgrade multiple times.
     <font color=green>''Insistence:''</font> You gain a +1 power bonus to the skill check for this spell. You can take this upgrade multiple times; the power
 bonus cannot exceed your Potential.
     <font color=green>''Item Dispelling:''</font> When a magic item fails to overcome your skill check, it ceases functioning for an additional 5 ticks for
 each point by which it failed. You can take this upgrade multiple times. (<font color=blue>Requires: Rank 3 [1d6]</font>)
     <font color=green>''Disruption:''</font> When you cast this spell, anyone casting a spell in the area must immediately make a skill check with the spell
 they are casting. If they fail to overcome your skill check, the spell fails. (<font color=blue>Requires - Spell: Counterspell (1d6), Rank 4 [1d8]</font>)
     <font color=green>''Improved Disruption:''</font> When you interrupt a spell, the caster of that spell loses a mana token; if the caster has no remaining
 mana tokens, this upgrade has no effect. You can take this upgrade multiple times. (<font color=blue>Requires - Spell: Mana Drain (1d6),
 ''Disruption'', Rank 5 [1d10]</font>)
</div>

<div id="Doom">
 '''DOOM'''
    Spell [Arcane, Death]
    '''XP Cost/Rank:''' 6 + 5/rank
    '''Mana Cost:''' 12 + 3/rank
    '''Action Cost:''' Long
    '''Action Type:''' Spell (Attack)
    '''Range:''' 25 ft
    '''Target:''' One creature
    '''Duration:''' 60 ticks
    '''Dice Pool:''' This + Spellcraft
    '''Avoid:''' Resolve
    '''Take Min/Avg/Max?:''' No / No / No
 
    You attempt to rend apart a creature's soul, slaying it.
 
    When you cast this spell, make an aggregate skill check with this spell, opposed by the target's Resolve trait. If you overcome
    the opposed roll, the target begins to die; reduce the duration of this spell by a number of ticks equal to the amount by which
    you overcame the opposed roll. The duration of this spell cannot be reduced to less than 24 in this manner.
 
    At the end of the duration, the creature dies instantly, as though reduced to negative half health.
 
    '''UPGRADES'''
    Each time you improve this spell's rank, you may select one of the following upgrades.
  
      <font color=green>''Range:''</font> The range of this spell increases by 5 feet. You can take this upgrade multiple times.
      <font color=green>''Stop the Heart:''</font> You gain a +1 power bonus to the skill check for this spell. You can take this upgrade multiple times;
 the power bonus cannot exceed your potential.
      <font color=green>''Deathknell:''</font> When a target dies due to this spell, you immediately gain temporary health equal to the creature's Potential.
 (<font color=blue>Requires - Rank 6 [1d12]</font>)
      <font color=green>''Doombringer:''</font> Reduce the duration of this spell by an additional tick for every point by which you overcame the opposed
 roll. (<font color=blue>Requires - Rank 8 [1d12+1d4]</font>)
      <font color=green>''Sudden Death:''</font> The minimum duration of this spell's effect is reduced by 4 ticks. You can take this upgrade up to six times.
 (<font color=blue>Requires - Rank 10 [1d12+1d8]</font>)
      <font color=green>''Fear the Reaper:''</font> When you successfully cast this spell, the target gains a Trauma token every 10 ticks, until the end of
 the spell's duration. (<font color=blue>Requires - Rank 12 [2d12]</font>)
</div>

<div id="Invincible">
 '''INVINCIBLE'''
    Spell [Arcane]
    '''XP Cost/Rank:''' 4 + 2/rank
    '''Mana Cost:''' 3 + 2/rank
    '''Action Cost:''' Medium
    '''Action Type:''' Spell (Utility)
    '''Range:''' 25 ft
    '''Target:''' One creature
    '''Duration:''' 20 ticks
    '''Dice Pool:''' This + Spellcraft
    '''Avoid:''' None
    '''Take Min/Avg/Max?:''' No / Yes / No
 
    You fortify a creature's physical form with arcane power, improving its strength, agility, or stamina.
 
    When you cast this spell, choose a Physical Attribute (Strength, Dexterity, or Constitution). For the duration, that Attribute
    of the target is improved by one rank.
 
    '''UPGRADES'''
    Each time you improve this spell's rank, you may select one of the following upgrades.
 
      <font color=green>''Range:''</font> The range of this spell increases by 5 feet. You can take this upgrade multiple times.
      <font color=green>''Duration:''</font> The duration of this spell increases by 5 ticks. You can take this upgrade multiple times.
      <font color=green>''Greater Strength:''</font> When you choose to increase a creature's Strength attribute with this spell, you may improve that
 attribute an additional rank; if you do, increase the mana token cost by 4 + 2/rank for each additional rank. You can take this
 attribute multiple times. (<font color=blue>Requires - Rank 3 [1d6]</font>)
      <font color=green>''Greater Agility:''</font> When you choose to increase a creature's Dexterity attribute with this spell, you may improve that
 attribute an additional rank; if you do, increase the mana token cost by 4 + 2/rank for each additional rank. You can take this
 attribute multiple times. (<font color=blue>Requires - Rank 3 [1d6]</font>)
      <font color=green>''Greater Stamina:''</font> When you choose to increase a creature's Constitution attribute with this spell, you may improve that
 attribute an additional rank; if you do, increase the mana token cost by 4 + 2/rank for each additional rank. You can take this
 attribute multiple times. (<font color=blue>Requires - Rank 3 [1d6]</font>)
      <font color=green>''Power of the Bear:''</font> When you cast this spell, you may choose to improve the target's Strength and Constitution attributes;
 if you do, increase the mana token cost by 1/rank. Note that choosing to improve two attributes is a different selection than
 improving a single one. (<font color=blue>Requires - Rank 4 [1d8]</font>)
      <font color=green>''Eye of the Tiger:''</font> When you cast this spell, you may choose to improve the target's Strength and Dexterity attributes; if
 you do, increase the mana token cost by 1/rank. Note that choosing to improve two attributes is a different selection than
 improving a single one. (<font color=blue>Requires - Rank 4 [1d8]</font>)
      <font color=green>''Resolve of the Monkey:''</font> When you cast this spell, you may choose to improve the target's Dexterity and Constitution
 attributes; if you do, increase the mana token cost by 1/rank. Note that choosing to improve two attributes is a different
 selection than improving a single one. (<font color=blue>Requires - Rank 4 [1d8]</font>)
      <font color=green>''Strength in Numbers:''</font> When you cast this spell and choose to improve the target's Strength attribute, you can target an
 additional creature in range; if you do, increase the mana token cost by 4. You can take this upgrade multiple times. (<font color=blue>Requires -
 Rank 5 [1d10]</font>)
      <font color=green>''Improved Strength in Numbers:''</font> You may choose to use your ''strength in numbers'' upgrade whenever you improve a target's
 Strength attribute with this spell. (<font color=blue>Requires - ''Strength in Numbers'', Rank 7 [1d12+1d2]</font>)
      <font color=green>''Synchronized Movements:''</font> When you cast this spell and choose to improve the target's Dexterity attribute, you can target
 an additional creature in range; if you do, increase the mana token cost by 4. You can take this upgrade multiple times. (<font color=blue>Requires
 - Rank 5 [1d10]</font>)
      <font color=green>''Improved Synchronized Movements:''</font> You may choose to use your ''synchronized movements'' upgrade whenever you improve a
 target's Dexterity attribute with this spell. (<font color=blue>Requires - ''Synchronized Movements'', Rank 7 [1d12+1d2]</font>)
      <font color=green>''Unbreakable:''</font> When you cast this spell and choose to improve the target's Constitution attribute, you can target an
 additional creature in range; if you do, increase the mana token cost by 4. You can take this upgrade multiple times. (<font color=blue>Requires -
 Rank 5 [1d10]</font>)
      <font color=green>''Improved Unbreakable:''</font> You may choose to use your ''unbreakable'' upgrade whenever you improve a target's Constitution
 attribute with this spell. (<font color=blue>Requires - ''Unbreakable'', Rank 7 [1d12+1d2]</font>)
      <font color=green>''Ferocity of Nature:''</font> When you cast this spell, you may choose to improve the target's Strength, Dexterity, and
 Constitution attributes; if you do, increase the mana token cost by 2/rank. Note that choosing to improve three attributes is a
 different selection than improving a single one. (<font color=blue>Requires - ''Power of the Bear'', ''Eye of the Tiger'', ''Resolve of the
 ''Monkey'', Rank 8 [1d12+1d4]</font>)
</div>

<div id="Mana_Drain">
 '''MANA DRAIN'''
   Spell [Arcane]
   '''XP Cost/Rank:''' 4 + 2/rank
   '''Mana Cost:''' 4 + 2/rank
   '''Action Cost:''' Short
   '''Action Type:''' Spell (Utility)
   '''Range:''' 25 feet
   '''Target:''' One creature
   '''Duration:''' Instant
   '''Dice Pool:''' This + Spellcraft
   '''Avoid:''' Will
   '''Take Min/Avg/Max?:''' No / No / No
 
   You attempt to rip apart the magical power of another creature, sundering their ability to craft spells.
 
   Make an aggregate skill check with this spell, which is then opposed by your target's Will trait. If you overcome the opposed
   roll, your target loses one mana token for each point you exceeded their roll by.
 
   '''UPGRADES'''
   Each time you improve this spell's rank, you may select one of the following upgrades.
 
     <font color=green>''Range:''</font> The range of this spell increases by 10 feet. You can take this upgrade multiple times.
     <font color=green>''Empowered Drain:''</font> Increase the mana cost of this spell by 1/rank. Your target loses an additional mana token for each point
 by which you exceeded the opposed roll. (<font color=blue>Requires - Rank 4 [1d8]</font>)
     <font color=green>''Reactive Drain:''</font> You may cast this spell as a Quick action; doing so doubles the mana cost of this spell. (<font color=blue>Requires - Spell:
 Counterspell (1d8), Rank 6 [1d12]</font>)
     <font color=green>''Mana Leak:''</font> When you cast this spell, you may spend additional mana tokens, up to 1/rank. If you do, and successfully
 overcome the opposed roll, your target loses an additional mana token every 10 ticks; the ''mana leak'' effect occurs once for every
 additional mana token you spend. (<font color=blue>Requires - Rank 8 [1d12+1d4]</font>)
     <font color=green>''Rapid Leak:''</font> Your ''mana leak'' effect occurs every 5 ticks, rather than every 10. (<font color=blue>Requires - Rank 10 [1d12+1d8]</font>)
     <font color=green>''Deeper Leak:''</font> Your ''mana leak'' effect drains an additional mana token every time it occurs. You may take this upgrade
 multiple times. (<font color=blue>Requires - Rank 10 [1d12+1d8]</font>)
</div>

<div id="Petrify">
 '''PETRIFY'''
    Spell [???]
    '''XP Cost/Rank:''' 4 + 4/rank
    '''Mana Cost:''' 8 + 2/rank
    '''Action Cost:''' Long
    '''Action Type:''' Spell (Attack)
    '''Range:''' 25 ft
    '''Target:''' One creature
    '''Duration:''' 50 ticks
    '''Dice Pool:''' This + Spellcraft
    '''Avoid:''' Mettle
    '''Take Min/Avg/Max?:''' No / No / No
 
   You attempt to cause a creature to gradually turn to stone.
 
   When you cast this spell, make an aggregate skill check with this spell, opposed by your target's Mettle trait. If you overcome
   the opposed roll, the target begins to turn to stone; reduce the duration of this spell by a number of ticks equal to the amount
   by which you overcame the opposed roll. The duration of this spell cannot be reduced to less than 20 in this manner.
 
   At the end of the duration, the creature turns to stone.
 
   '''Alternate Use - Stoneskin'''
      '''Duration:''' 20 ticks
 
   You can use this spell to toughen a creature's skin, turning it into stone. The creature gains DM equal to the rank of this spell,
   but increases the action costs of all actions by 4.
 
   '''Alternate Use - Stonegear'''
      '''Target:''' One item, up to 2 WT/rank
      '''Duration:''' 20 ticks
 
   You can use this spell to temporarily give an item the qualities of stone. The targeted item behaves as though it were made of
   stone; if the item could not normally be made of stone, this spell has no effect.
 
   '''UPGRADES'''
   Each time you improve this spell's rank, you may select one of the following upgrades.
 
     <font color=green>''Range:''</font> The range of this spell increases by 5 feet. You can take this upgrade multiple times.
     <font color=green>''Heart of Stone:''</font> You gain a +1 power bonus to the skill check for this spell. You can take this upgrade multiple times; the
 power bonus cannot exceed your potential.
     <font color=green>''Rapid Petrify:''</font> Reduce the duration of this spell by an additional tick for every point by which you overcame the opposed roll.
 (<font color=blue>Requires - Rank 5 [1d10]</font>)
     <font color=green>''Stone Bones:''</font> When you cast the alternate use - stoneskin applicaton of this spell, increase the DM it grants by 2, but
 increase the costs of all action costs by 1. You can take this upgrade multiple times. (<font color=blue>Requires - Rank 6 [1d12]</font>)
     <font color=green>''Sudden Petrify:''</font> The minimum duration of this spell's effect is reduced by 4 ticks. You can take this upgrade up to five
 times. (<font color=blue>Requires - Rank 7 [1d12+1d2]</font>)
     <font color=green>''Primordial Stone:''</font> When you cast either alternate use application of this spell, the effect lasts an additional 10 ticks.
 You can take this upgrade multiple times. (<font color=blue>Requires - Rank 8 [1d12+1d2]</font>)
</div>

<div id="Spell_Reflection">
 '''SPELL REFLECTION'''
   Spell [Arcane]
   '''Prerequisites -''' Spell: Arcane Shield (1d6)
   '''XP Cost/Rank:''' 3 + 2/rank
   '''Mana Cost:''' 3 + 3/rank
   '''Action Cost:''' Short
   '''Action Type:''' Spell (Utility)
   '''Range:''' 25 ft
   '''Target:''' One creature
   '''Duration:''' 20 ticks
   '''Dice Pool:''' This + Spellcraft
   '''Avoid:''' None
   '''Take Min/Avg/Max?:''' No / Yes / No
 
   You construct an intricate lattice of arcane energy around the target, which can cause magic cast at the target to reflect back at
   its source.
 
   When you cast this spell, make a skill check. Whenever the target of this spell is targeted by another spell, that spell's skill
   check is compared to the check you made for this spell; if this spell's skill check wins, the spell is reflected back at the
   caster.
 
   A spell can only be reflected once.
 
   If the target attempts to cast a spell on himself, and the spell is reflected, it is reflected to the nearest legal target within
   range of the spell; if no such target exists, the spell fails.
  
   If you win the opposed roll, the spell's target changes to the caster, but its effective rank is reduced by the rank of this
   spell, to a minimum of 1.
 
   '''UPGRADES'''
   Each time you improve this spell's rank, you may select one of the following upgrades.
 
     <font color=green>''Range:''</font> The range of this spell increases by 5 feet. You can take this upgrade multiple times.
     <font color=green>''Insistence:''</font> You gain a +1 power bonus to the skill check for this spell. You can take this upgrade multiple times; the power
 bonus cannot exceed your Potential.
     <font color=green>''Duration:''</font> The duration of this spell increases by 20 ticks. You can take this upgrade multiple times.
     <font color=green>''Improved Reflection:''</font> The reduction of the effective rank of reflected spells is reduced by one (if you would reduce a spell's
 effective rank by four, you reduce it by three instead). You can take this upgrade multiple times; spells successfully reflected are
 always reduced by at least one rank. (<font color=blue>Requires - Rank 3 [1d6]</font>)
     <font color=green>''Reflective Field:''</font> If the target of this spell is affected by a spell that affects an area, this spell has a chance to reflect
 it; if it does, then the caster's square is affected by the spell. If the target of this spell attempts to cast a spell with an area
 that includes himself, if the spell is reflected, the caster's square is unaffected by the spell. (<font color=blue>Requires - Rank 4 [1d8]</font>)
     <font color=green>''Absorptive Reflection:''</font> When this spell successfully reflects a spell, you may reduce the spell's effective rank by an additional 
 rank. If you do, you gain one mana token. (<font color=blue>Requires - Spell: Mana Drain (1d6), Rank 5 [1d10]</font>)
     <font color=green>''Improved Absorption:''</font> When you opt to use the ''absorptive reflection'' upgrade, you gain an additional mana token. You can
 take this upgrade multiple times. (<font color=blue>Requires - ''Absorptive Reflection'', Rank 7 [1d12+1d2]</font>)
</div>

<div id="Temper">
 '''TEMPER'''
    Spell [???]
    '''XP Cost/Rank:''' 3 + 2/rank
    '''Mana Cost:''' 4 + 1/rank
    '''Action Cost:''' Medium
    '''Action Type:''' Spell (Utility)
    '''Range:''' Touch
    '''Target:''' One weapon
    '''Duration:''' 20 ticks
    '''Dice Pool:''' This + Spellcraft
    '''Avoid:''' None
    '''Take Min/Avg/Max?:''' No / Yes / No
 
    You magically temper a weapon, causing it to be more efficient for a short time.
 
    When you cast this spell, any character who wields the touched weapon improves their Proficiency skill ranks by 1 per rank of
    this spell; this effect lasts for the duration of the spell.
 
    '''Alternate Use - Refine Ore'''
       '''Prerequisites -''' Skill: Mining (1d6)
       '''Action Cost:''' 10 minutes
       '''Target:''' One unit of metal ore
 
    You can use this spell to refine one unit of metal ore.
 
    '''UPGRADES'''
    Each time you improve this spell's rank, you may select one of the following upgrades.
 
      <font color=green>''Range:''</font> This spell's range becomes 10 feet.
      <font color=green>''Duration:''</font> This spell's duration is increased by 10 ticks. You can take this upgrade multiple times.
      <font color=green>''Improved Range:''</font> This spell's range increases by 10 feet. You can take this upgrade multiple times. (<font color=blue>Requires - ''Range''</font>)
      <font color=green>''Fires of the Forge:''</font> When you cast this spell, you may spend an additional mana token per rank. If you do, for the duration
 of the effect, half the damage the target weapon deals is fire damage. (<font color=blue>Requires - Rank 3 [1d6]</font>)
      <font color=green>''Efficient Refining:''</font> When you use the alternate use of this spell, you can refine an additional unit of metal ore. You can
 take this ugprade multiple times; you can only refine up to half your Potential in units of ore with one casting of this spell.
 (<font color=blue>Requires - Skill: Mining (1d8), Rank 4 [1d8]</font>)
      <font color=green>''Biting Steel:''</font> When you cast this spell, you may spend an additional two mana tokens. If you do, the target weapon grants a
 +1 power bonus to any Melee skill checks made with it for the duration. (<font color=blue>Requires - Rank 5 [1d10]</font>)
      <font color=green>''Cleaving Steel:''</font> When you cast this spell, you may spend any amount of additional mana tokens. If you do, the target weapon
 grants a power bonus to any Melee skill checks made with it for the duration equal to one-half the mana tokens you expended, rounded
 down. (<font color=blue>Requires - ''Biting Steel'', Rank 7 [1d12+1d2]</font>)
</div>

<div id="Word">
 '''WORD'''
    Spell
    '''Prerequisites -''' All other spells at (1d8)
    '''XP Cost/Rank:''' 20 + 15/rank
    '''Mana Cost:''' Special (see text)
    '''Action Cost:''' Special (see text)
    '''Action Type:''' Spell (Special; see text)
    '''Range:''' Special (see text)
    '''Target:''' Special (see text)
    '''Duration:''' Special (see text)
    '''Dice Pool:''' This + Spellcraft
    '''Avoid:''' Special (see text)
    '''Take Min/Avg/Max?:''' No / No / No
 
    With a single arcane utterance, you force your will upon the world.
 
    Knowledge of this spell, and the ability to use it, is only possible after a mage has become adept with all other expressions of
    arcane power. As such, you must be trained in all other Spells with a dice pool of at least 1d8.
 
    When you cast this spell, you must choose one of the following alternate uses, which defines the parameters of this spell, as
    well as its effect.
 
    '''Alternate Use - Innervate'''
       '''Mana Cost:''' 0
       '''Action Cost:''' Full (Ongoing)
       '''Action Type:''' Spell (Utility)
       '''Range:''' Personal
       '''Target:''' Caster
       '''Duration:''' 50 ticks
 
    You must have at least one mana token to cast this spell.
 
    You reach deep into the mana wells of the world, and pull forth mana of unparalleled tenacity. You gain innervate tokens equal to
    one-half your maximum mana token pool. Innervate tokens function like mana tokens, and can be used in this way; you may pay any
    mana costs with any combination of mana and innervate tokens. If you use at least one innervate token to cast a spell, your skill
    with that spell is treated as though it were one rank higher for each innervate token spent; only skill checks and effective rank
    are increased by this effect (that is, your spells do not gain additional upgrades).
 
    As a free action, you may turn an innervate token into two mana tokens.
 
    For the duration of this effect, your maximum mana pool is doubled.
 
    At the end of this spell's duration, you lose all remaining innervate and mana tokens. In addition, your maximum mana pool is
    halved until you take a long rest; this effect is cumulative with multiple castings.
 
    Casting this spell is physically draining. You lose half your remaining health when this spell is cast (this is not damage, and
    so you do not suffer Trauma tokens for this damage).
 
    '''UPGRADES'''
    Each time you improve this spell's rank, you may select one of the following upgrades.
 
      <font color=green>''Cataclysm:''</font> You can use the alternate use - cataclysm of this spell.
      <font color=green>''Extinction:''</font> You can use the alternate use - extinction of this spell.
      <font color=green>''Invalidation:''</font> You can use the alternate use - invalidation of this spell.
      <font color=green>''Leverage:''</font> You can use the alternate use - leverage of this spell.
      <font color=green>''Paradigm:''</font> You can use the alternate use - paradigm of this spell.
      <font color=green>''Pernicious:''</font> You can use the alternate use - pernicious of this spell.
      <font color=green>''Synergy:''</font> You can use the alternate use - synergy of this spell.
      <font color=green>''Whim:''</font> You can use the alternate use - whim of this spell. (<font color=blue>Requires - ''Cataclysm'', ''Extinction'', ''Invalidation'', ''Leverage'', ''Paradigm'', 
 ''Pernicious'', ''Synergy'', Rank 18 [3d12]</font>)
</div>

 '''LIGHTNING BOLT'''
   Spell [Lightning]
   '''XP Cost/Rank:''' 4 + 2/rank
   '''Mana Cost:''' 3 + 1/rank
   '''Action Cost:''' Standard
   '''Action Type:''' Spell (Attack)
   '''Range:''' 50 ft
   '''Target:''' One creature
   '''Duration:''' Instant
   '''Dice Pool:''' This + Spellcraft
   '''Avoid:''' Reflex (Negates)
   '''Take Min/Avg/Max?:''' No / Yes / No
 
   You hurl a bolt of lightning at your target. Make an attack roll with this spell's aggregate dice pool (the dice pool for this
   skill plus your Spellcraft skill), opposed by your target's Reflex skill. If you successfully hit, you deal damage to the target
   equal to a skill check with this skill.
 
   '''UPGRADES'''
   Each time you improve this spell's rank, you may select one of the following upgrades.
 
     <font color=green>''Range:''</font> The range of this spell is increased by 10 feet. You can take this upgrade multiple times.
     <font color=green>''Unerring:''</font> You gain a +1 power bonus on the attack roll for this spell. You can take this upgrade multiple times; the power
 bonus cannot exceed your Potential.
     <font color=green>''Shock:''</font> If you successfully hit with this spell, the creature is (stunned) for a number of ticks equal to the amount by which
 you overcame the opposed roll. (<font color=blue>Requires: Rank 3 [1d6]</font>)
     <font color=green>''Area:''</font> This spell now affects a 5-ft line extending from you to the extent of the range. (<font color=blue>Requires: Rank 4 [1d8]</font>)
     <font color=green>''Lasting Shock:''</font> The ''shock'' effect lasts an additional tick for each point by which you overcame the opposed roll. You can
 take this upgrade multiple times. (<font color=blue>Requires: ''Shock'', Rank 5 [1d10]</font>)
     <font color=green>''Concussion:''</font> You gain a +1 power bonus to damage dealt with this spell. You can take this upgrade multiple times; the power
 bonus cannot exceed your Potential. (<font color=blue>Requires: Rank 6 [1d12]</font>)
     <font color=green>''Chain Lightning:''</font> When you cast this spell, you may spend mana tokens equal to half this spell's mana token cost. If you do,
 you can target another creature within 30 feet of the original target; use the same attack roll, but the damage the second target
 takes is half of what the primary target took. (<font color=blue>Requires: Rank 7 [1d12+1d2]</font>)

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