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Umbara Spells - Smoke & Fire

Postby lyllamarie on Fri Jun 03, 2011 11:24 pm

These are Umbara and Common Fire spells. Please make sure all questions and concerns are being placed in the Spells and Magic Forum.

Common Battle Spells

Fire Streak:
Level required: 10
Class required: Fire Mage
Spell prerequisites: Fire Mage X1
Casting method: ranmagatk
Defending method: ranmagdef

Description: Fire Mage X1: The first step for most all Pyromancers, this deceptively simple spell sends a narrow stream of flame swiftly crawling from the casters fingertips toward their intended target. Its progress appears almost as though a long, thin trail of oil were igniting mid-air, and though this spell lacks the punishing impact of the spheres more advanced techniques, it can set a foe aflame all the same.

Mechanics: This spell creates an streak of fire that springs from the caster's finger and streaks out towards the target (which must be no more than 30 feet away per slot used). It deals damage as per the normal Ranged Magical Attack rules using a !ranmagatk + slots.

Fire Seed
Level required: 10
Class required: Fire Mage
Casting method: clomagatk
Defending method: clomagdef
Description: Fire Mage X1:

One of the most basic conjurations, the Fire Mage conjures a bit of non-magical fire that shoots from his fingertips. The spell is mainly used to start non-magical fires, either for cooking or to cause a good case of arson. No larger than a peach seed, the flame will light most combustible materials on contact. This spell is often used to light campfires, though a considerable number of mages have been known to cast a Fire Seed for mischief, such as onto a rival’s cloak.

:MECHANICS: The Fire Seed remains intact and burning for one minute per slot used in this spell. It is non-magical flame and therefore mostly harmless to most warriors and mages. However, in the right circumstances, the Fire Seed can cause mass confusion and distraction. If used against an opponent, a successful hit is normal !damage halved, but the opponent takes 1 point of damage each round following until a round is taken to put out. The Fire Mage can hold the Fire Seed in his hand for no more than one minute before it burns out and must be remade.

Ice Shield
Level required: 12
Class required: Fire Mage
Casting method: none
Defending method: none
Description: Fire mage X1:

A basic defensive spell learned by the Fire Mage, this conjuration is designed specifically for Ice/Water spells. Upon casting, a shimmering field of magical energy surrounds the caster, almost skin-tight. This shield of energy defends the caster against his opposing element, that of Ice/Water. Powerful as it is, it can only blunt the most powerful attacks.

:MECHANICS: For every slot of the spell learned, the caster is able to add 1 to his Magical Defense against Ice/Water spells and 'only' Ice/Water spells. Other elements are not affected. So, for 15 slots, the Fire Mage adds a +15 to his defense when attacked by an Ice or Water spell. Yes, this means that a fully Defended Fire Mage can have a modifier of +45 against Ice/Water spells.


Fire Cell
Level required: 15
Class required Fire Mage
Casting method: !Ranmagatk
Defending method: !Ranmagdef

As they become attuned to their craft, Fire Mages are able to refine their control of flames. One crafty Pyromancer created a spell that allowed him to entrap his prey in a cage, the bars crafted of flame. When this spell is cast, a small ball of fire moves toward the pursued, and upon reaching them, encircles them, and bars of translucent fire grow to form a cage fit to the victim around them.

Mechanics: The mage would make a !ranmagatk + slots vs a !ranmagdef to capture the pursued. If capture is successful, the victim remains in the cage until the mage dispels it, or 2 rounds/actions per slots invested. While inside the cell the captured one may use only !ranmagatks or !ranphyatks as a mean of defense. If the mage is knocked out, or the victim is targeted by damage causing spells, the cage dispels immediately.

Flame Shield
Level required: 17
Class required: Fire Mage
Casting method: clomagatk
Defending method: clomagdef
Description: Fire Mage X2

This spell has doomed many enemies that have tried to fight close in against a Fire Mage. Upon casting the spell, the Fire Mage is engulfed in a flickering shield of dancing flames. Depending on how devoted to the spell is known, the Flame Shield can do considerable damage to anyone coming close enough for hand-to-hand combat. However, this spell is very draining of the Fire Mage and most mages will avoid casting the more powerful spells while this spell is in effect.

:MECHANICS: This shield lasts for one round per slot invested, with a normal stamina cost the initial casting, plus 2 per round following each round the shield is active: the fire-mage cannot evade to regain that stamina while the shield is up. For every 2 slots rounded down, the caster adds +1 Magical and Physical defense against Close Attacks, which can stack with spells magical and physical armor, plus defensive enchantments, but cannot stack with any other defensive or shield spell. In addition, because of the intensity of the flames, for every 3 slots utilized, 1 point of damage is inflicted on any successfully landing a close attack against the fire-mage; magical or physical. The caster may choose to drop the shield to evade within the same round, but cannot be recast until his next attack turn.

Fire Flick
Level required: 30
Class required: Fire Mage
Spell Prerequisite: FireBolt Level 10 or FireStreak Level 10
Casting method: ranmagatk
Defending method: ranmagdef
Description: Fire Mage X5:

One of the ultimate expressions in the Fire Mage's art, this spell is an extension of Fire Streak which furthers the spell to its logical conclusion. A caster makes a sweeping arc motion in front of him and a burst of fire streaks shoot from the caster's hand, all capable of targeting a different opponent. Depending on devotion to the spell, two to five streaks of fire can be sent forth at once. Due to the complexity of the spell no more than one fire streak may target the same person. However, should the Fire Mage end up facing a creature larger-than-humanoid size, such as a wyvern or dragon, one fire streak may be targeted at individual section of the beast's form, peppering the creature with multiple strikes. (I.e. Head, Tail, Wing of a Dragon)

:MECHANICS: As the Fire streak spell, except starting with two streaks, a caster gains additional streaks for every five slots of the spell learned, the caster can cast one additional fire streak from his fingertips, up to a maximum of five fire streaks at 15 slots. An opponent may be targeted with 'one' fire streak per casting of this spell, so this spell is best saved for when facing more than one opponent. Starting stamina cost is 1 plus 1 for each slot used plus 2 points for each streak used, so a full 15 slot spell with five streaks would cost 26 stamina. Each streak requires separate rolls to attack. A !ranmagatk +slots is used for the attack.

Smoke
Level required: 25
Class required: Fire Mage
Spell prerequisites: Fire Mage X4
Attacking method: ranmagatk
Defending method: ranmagdef

By means of casting this spell, a caster creates a dense cloud of smoke which is nearly impenetrable to the naked eye. This is used as a mean to prevent the seeing of something, whether it is a fleeing party or an advancing army. Any one that remains to long in the effected area can be weakened from not being able to breathe clearly.

Mechanics: The mage casts the spell and clouds of smoke arise from a nearby fire source. The smoke spreads out and covers and area in yards equivalent to the number of slots taken multiplied by ten. (IE, 15 slots equal 150 square yard area.) If an attack is successful, anyone within the area of the smoke will begin to suffer stamina reductions. 1 point per round for every time Fire Mage is taken. A successful defense will prevent the stamina reduction but view will still be impaired. This causes a -15% to all attacks, and only with the assistance of magic meant to clear the sense, or keen night vision could one see through the smoke. Duration is 2 rounds for each level of Fire Mage studied. If the wind is high, magical or natural, the duration is halved. Stamina cost is normal plus 2 per round the smoke is in effect.

Common OOB Spells

Alluring Flames
Level required: 10
Class required: Fire Mage
Spell prerequisites: Fire Mage X1
Casting method: other
Defending method: other

Description: Fire Mage X1: There is something to be said about a roaring fire or even the flicker of a flame upon candle. It attracts the eye, holds us, mesmerizes us. Holds our attention in the dance of its sinewy motion and the allure of its colors created. By use of this spell, the Fire Mage envelops himself in the flicker of their element, they manipulate it into a mesmerizing lure of color and light until the individual watching is lulled to a point of inaction; it keeps them looking until the fire mage is long gone and only the vision of their flickering flames are left behind to seer at the very air.

Mechanics: The words should be sensual, alluring, the hand motions smooth as if caressing the air around them. Once the spell is released, and with ooc consent, the opponent is held for 2 rounds unless violently shaken, pushed or shouted at in their ear, in a mesmerized state; all other actions halted to simply stare at the fire mages trick of flames and light. This is strictly used outside combat, and requires the Fire Mage to retain eye contact and both use of their hands.

Fireworks
Level required: 10
Casting method: ranmagatk
Defending method: ranmagdef
Description: Fire mage X1:

A spell of distraction and mere noise-making and annoyance, this conjuration gives the caster the ability to fling bolts of shrieking flame from his fingers which later explode and throw off more light and noise. Utterly harmless, the spell can cause no damage whatsoever and most often is used to give a display of power or at festivities. There are those that have been known to fire a few off in an opponent's face to startled and stun.

:MECHANICS: The more slots a caster has in this spell, the bigger and better the fireworks he can create. Should a Fire Mage use this spell on a creature, the opponent has to roll a Ranged Magical Defense roll. If he fails against the caster's level plus slots used, he is stunned for one round, unable to do anything more than blink the lights out of his eyes and try to get his ears to stop ringing.


Ambiance
Level Required: 10
Prerequisite: Fire Mage X1

A spell by which the Mage is able to control the nonmagical fires in his vicinity. His spell allows him to control the surrounding atmosphere from temperature to lighting. He is able to increase or decrease the torches from a mere wisp of smoking ember to a roaring brand until the torch is but ash. A fire can be taken from a mere candle flame to a raging bonfire, though this is not considered damaging against living individuals. Temperature can be increased or decreased in the immediate area, from cool to sweltering hot. For each level of Fire Mage taken, the spell envelops for a five foot radius around the mage.

Flame Message
Level required: 15
Casting method: none
Defending method: none
Description: Fire Mage X2:

A variation on the Messenger spell, this conjuration allows the caster to use flame to transmit his words across the distances. Upon completion of this spell, the Fire mage speaks his words to a small fire he sits before, staring into the flames and willing it to travel to a secondary location. He 'must' know whom he is talking to, and they 'must' have a secondary fire ready for the Flame Message. Those staring into the fire will see and hear the Fire Mage, as he can see and hear them in turn.

:MECHANICS: For every slot of the spell used, another exchange of words can be given before the spell flickers out. No more than fifteen words per exchange on either side. Words are heard clearly, if somewhat lower in volume and the visuals are very clear.

Path of Flame
Level required: 25
Prerequisite: Fire Mage X 4

A powerful mage is able to use the flame as a means of travel. They can cast a spell linking two fires together and travel instantly to another place. The mage must have another fire to go to and if the fire is doused before the mage arrives they will be cast out somewhere along the way. This spell requires that the mage have been at the destination spot within the last 6 months. For every level of Fire Mage the mage can travel 25 miles.

Mechanics: The spell takes two rounds to complete, the first to cast the spell and enter a fire. On the second the mage travels and is transferred to an awaiting fire at the destination spot at the end of the round. The fire must be at least campfire or hearth size. It cannot be a torch or candle flame.

Cauterize
Level required: 10
Class Required: Fire Mage
Prerequisites: Fire mage X1
casting method: Other

Before becoming totally mad with power, Fire-Mages have a bit of compassion left to them in their early studies of the power of flame. This low level spell allows them to assist a comrade who is injured and near death. Channeling their energy, they are able to instill a bit of their life force into a fallen target. Although not the prettiest methods, they are able to seal wounds and stop bleeding. The shock of the method also awakens the target. The wounds are not healed perfectly and will still requires a healers attention to prevent scarring and permanently correct.

Mechanics: The fire mage casts the spell and touches the target on their wound(s). The fire mage transfers a bit of their life to that of the target, preventing death and stopping the flow of life blood. It provides one hit point to the target for every three slots taken in the spell. For every level of fire mage, the caster can attend one wound on the target, though no more than 5 hit points can be given to the target. The caster loses the same amount of hit points and stamina cost is equal to slots used in the spell.

Fire (Umbara) Battle Spells

Flame Finger
Level required: 10
Class required: Fire Mage
Casting method: clomagatk
Defending method: clomagdef
Description: Fire Mage X1:

Another basic conjuration of the Fire sphere, this spell brings into being a weapon of flame that grows in the caster's hand.. Depending on how devoted to the spell, this weapon can be waved about and used as a as a close combat weapon. Growing between one to five feet, it is often used in hand to hand combat.

Mechanics: Upon casting this spell, the weapon forms instantly. For each slot of the spell utilized, the weapon can strike an opponent without being extinguished. Thus, for 15 slots, the Fire Mage can brandish the weapon about and strike once per round for 15 rounds against the same or different opponents. Damage is determined by a Close Magical Attack with a +1 Atk per 3 slots used. Due to the composition of the Weapon, armor modifiers 'do' count against this spell, due to the physical striking against opponents.

Flame Thrower:
Level required: 12
Class required: Fire Mage
Casting method: ranmagatk
Defending method: ranmagdef
Description: Fire Mage X1:

The Fire mage is most powerful when casting long distances. Imagine when a Fire Mage’s ability to control their baser instincts of civility is lost, when anger sparks and flames to leap with into their eyes. Hands clasp and roll, creating the beginning spark that flares to life hotter and higher than any cook fire. The Mage’s target is chosen, watched, and pursued. Hands roll further apart, the flames following like a heated, expanding maelstrom until the command word is dropped like an anvil and the very flame he'd produced is catapulted free. Scorching forward with a stunning impact, the torrent is the rage that Fire Mage feels. Be wary, young traveler, of the Fire Mage you just called Sparky and thought to rib them because of their puny muscles.


:MECHANICS: Ia standard !ranmagatk is made, damage dealt determined by a standard !damage roll. If the spell strikes successfully, the caster has the option of following its impact with a potent blast of force. At the cost of 8 additional stamina, a second !ranmagatk vs. !ranmagdef is rolled that same round. If the attack is successful, the victim is stunned, leaving them unable to attack but can defend for the following round.

Firebrand
Level Required: 15
Class Required: Fire Mage
Casting Method: !clomagatk
Defending Method: !clomagdef
Description: Fire Mage x2

Description: Temperamental and unpredictable, those who follow the darker path of Umbara have come to enjoy the lavishly cruel nature of the element, showcasing the tendencies towards fiery torment by this simple touch based spell. The Fire Mage will try to lay hands upon their victim's skin; palms delivering a scalding imprint of digits and hand. The burn seems relatively small and innocuous at first, barely causing more than faint discomfort, but as time moves on the burn spreads across limbs and torso, sapping strength and burning through their ability to attack efficiently.

Mechanics:
Standard !clomagatk vs !clomagdef and skin-to-skin contact is required, costing an additional 5 stamina. If successful, damage is calculated as 1 point for every 3 slots put into the spell, so 15 slots would be 5 damage. The burn will then begin to spread and sap the victims strength. Starting with the round in which the spell was cast, 5% of the victims strength will be drained each round, for as many rounds as Fire Mage has been selected as a class. This effect will last until the victim receives healing, but cannot stack. If the victim heals themselves of the effect through magical means during combat, it can be re-applied.


Fire Ball:
Level required: 20
Class required: Fire Mage
Spell Prerequisite: FireBolt Level 10 or FireStreak Level 10
Casting method: ranmagatk
Defending method: ranmagdef
Description: Fire Mage X3:

The signature spell for the Fire Mage, this powerful and terribly destructive spell sums up the Fire Mage perfectly. Great damage over a wide area, what better fits the ego of the quick tempered mage. However, the level of power drawn into this spell requires that the mage concentrate on his casting even in the face of impending attack. Only mages that have mastered patience and courage attain the level needed to cast this spell. A successful attack before he can finish the spell ruins the concentration and he must begin again at the beginning. Should he finish the spell in time, a small pea-sized bit of fire flicks from his fingers, zipping through the air to a predetermined location before exploding violently in all directions. Even the Fire Mage is not immune to the devastating level of destruction wrought by this spell and many a Fire Mage has sear his own flesh when acting in haste and not allotting a safe distance from the fireball's supernova.

:MECHANICS: :MECHANICS: This spell requires two rounds of preparation and concentration with the spell firing off at the end of the second round, after everyone else in combat has acted. If the Fire Mage is successfully attacked within those two rounds, the spell is ruined and he must start over. Should he succeed in casting the spell successfully, then the fire shoots forth to a pre-determined distance away, no more than 5 feet per slot of the spell used. The diameter of the explosion is 2 feet per slot used, to a maximum of 30 feet, centered on the point of detonation. Everyone within range of this attack must make the appropriate Ranged Magical Defense roll. Those that fail take normal damage from the flames and are stunned for a number of rounds, determined by a !r 1d5, due to the concussive force within their midst. The Fire-Mage may choose to concentrate for a third round of preparation, with an added stamina cost of 10, and at the end of the third round, damage is doubled. This includes the Fire Mage himself if the spell is directed too close to where he is standing.

Dragon's Breath
level required: 20
Class Required: Fire Mage
Prerequisites: Fire Mage x2
Casting Method: !clomagatk

Description:
Taking a page out of the book of the original masters of flame, the pyromancer draws in a heavy, oxygen rich breath which they then blow outward past pursed lips or open jaws in a violent rush of magical flames. Though nowhere near as bone-blackening as the breath of an actual Dragon, the flames cling to clothing and flesh, lingering well beyond what nature alone would allow.

Mechanics:
A !clomagatk vs a !clomagdef roll determines the success of the spell. Should the spell succeed, the victim takes normal damage; however, for rounds following the victim takes 1 point of damage for every time Fire-Mage class is taken. This lasts for 1 round per 3 slots invested, or until the victim sacrifices a round to put the fire out. So a Fire-Magex3 with 15 slots would inflict 3 points of damage for each round, over 5 rounds. The damage taken over time cannot stack with itself if Dragon's Breath is cast again. Stamina cost is normal.

Elemental of Flame
Level required: 30
Class Required: Fire Mage
Prerequisites: fire mage X5
casting method: Other

Description:
The very soul of a fire, Flame Elementals exist in a realm parallel to our own, both planes of reality largely oblivious to the others presence. Every now and then, under only the most particular circumstances, they cross through into our scope of perception, but will inevitably fade once more into the background when conditions are no longer favorable. Using this rarely taught spell, the Mage can temporarily summon one of these potentially powerful entities to their side, unleashing it on their enemies for what little time they can keep it under control.

Mechanics:
This spell takes two uninterrupted rounds to cast, one spent finding and tethering the elemental, the second spent willing it into our realm. Though the player will not be able to attack on the second round, the Elemental, if summoned without interruption, will receive its first attack then. Stats of the elemental are decided by the Mage's own stats and slots invested in the spell. For every slot invested, the elementals stats are raised by 3%, for a max of 45% of the Mage's base stats, rounded down. This excludes the Intelligence atribute, which will always be 0. It also receives +1 to atk and def for every 3 slots invested, to a max of 5. The elemental only lasts 1 round for every 5 slots invested, but any damage it manages to deal is doubled. Stamina cost is standard, ability can only be used once per battle. Can only use close physical attacks offensively. Where posting order is concerned, the elemental is always the last to act in a round.
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