Magic, Alchemy, Scrolls, and Spells.
Magic and Alchemy
Magic is an integral part of the Dawn Lands LARP. The world of the Dawn Lands is
one steeped in magic and wonder. We strive to make our magic system sensible, easy to discern, consistent with the story, and not slow play down any more than necessary.
The Four Schools of Magic
Arcane: This is magic that requires study into the theory and application of magic. Oftentimes taught by others or learned at magic schools and universities.
Nature: This is wild magic that stems from the power of nature. Some are born with control of nature magic, while others are taught.
Spirit: This is a strange and powerful school of magic that centers around the dead and undead. Good and evil have no place with this magic, since it can be used for either depending on the practitioner.
Divine: This is magic that comes from religion, faith, or ancestry. It is very powerful and oftentimes revolves around healing and protection.
Casting Spells
To cast a spell, the name of the spell and any necessary incantation must be called out loudly and clearly.
If the spell has a single target and does not require physical contact, use your hand or a single-handed weapon to point at the target.
If the spell requires physical contact, use your hand or a single-handed weapon to gently touch (not strike) the target.
If the spell uses a spell packet, the spell packet should be thrown with the minimum force required to make contact with the target. Do not throw a spell packet with excessive force.
Multiple spell packets cannot be thrown at the same time.
If the spell hits its target, then clearly call out the amount and type of damage (e.g. “two lightning!”).
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Scrolls
A scroll allows a player to cast a spell in addition to their other class abilities. Basic scrolls can be used by anyone. Class-specific scrolls are restricted to certain classes and a few scrolls can be used by anyone of a certain level or higher. Many scrolls are based on one of the four schools of magic, which will be written on the scroll. A Player may only cast a non-basic spell associated with one of the schools of magic if they have the ability to do so.
Using a scroll is similar to casting a spell. Read aloud the scroll's incantation and announce the name of the scroll. If the scroll has a target, point to or gently touch the target as appropriate, or state the size of the area affected. Declare damage and magic type, if applicable. Then follow any other instructions given on the scroll. Some scrolls are used like a spell pack, in this case you can either wad the paper up like a ball or wrap the scroll around an existing spell pack. All of these details will be listed on the scroll. Each scroll can only be used one time ever.
Since scrolls are often hand-made and very beautiful, players frequently keep them as souvenirs even after they have been used. Please make sure to keep your used and unused scrolls separate so that you don't accidentally reuse a spent scroll. Alternatively, return your scrolls at the end of the game so that they can be used again.
Using Scrolls
When using a scroll the casting instructions, effect, duration, and other important information will be listed on the scroll but there are some basic rules that you will need to remember. Some scrolls must be thrown at a target, most of these, but not all ignore armor. Those that involve things like mental manipulation or illusions can bypass shields. This is meant to reflect the role playing aspect of some sort of beam or bolt that engulfs the entire target. Please do not throw spells packs or scrolls hard and do not aim at the head or other vital areas. If you throw a spell pack or scroll at a target but miss, then the scroll or spell pack is considered used and spent once it hits the ground. If it bounces off of an object or person and hits the target it does not count.
Creating Scrolls
The Dawn Lands LARP will sometimes have arts and crafts areas set up. At some events, players can use their artistic skills to copy scrolls onto paper. This is not a class or cultural ability but instead a fun activity that helps the Dawn Lands LARP to continue to offer scrolls in game.
No character can create a totally unique scroll with a new spell ability. Any scrolls that are drawn or written during scroll making have to be pre-existing scrolls (see the list below);
Scroll use by Culture, Class, and Level
Arcane | Divine | Nature | Spirit | |
Celestial Born | 1st level | |||
Smallfolk | 1st level | |||
Bard | 1st level | 9th level | ||
Battle Cleric | 1st level | |||
Battle Monk | 7th level | |||
Commander | 2nd level | |||
Druid | 1st level | |||
Hedge Witch | 1st level | 1st level | 1st level | |
Hexenkrieger | 2nd level | |||
Mage | 1st level | |||
Necromancer | 1st level | 1st level | ||
Oracle | 1st level | |||
Paladin | 1st level | |||
Plague Doctor | 3rd level | |||
Ranger | 2nd level | |||
Rogue | 3rd level |
Scroll Levels of Availability
Some scrolls are harder to find, or make, than others. The ones that are easier to find can usually be purchased fairly easily, the harder the scroll is to find or make the more rare it becomes. Legendary scrolls will very rarely be found and most often will be included as a reward for the completion of an epic quest.
Ubiquities: Very common, easy to get and cheap.
Common: Common and easy to get, but a little more expensive.
Uncommon: Harder to get, but not impossible. Usually a player may only find one or two in shops at events.
Rare: Hard to get and often expensive, usually only a handful released into the market during a year.
Very Rare: Very expensive, very hard to find, and possibly only attainable after performing a special quest or task.
Legendary: Perhaps only one or two will ever exist in the game. Ever.
List of Scrolls
Arcane Armor
Scroll Type: Arcane
Casting Instructions: To cast read out loud: "Arma Magorum '' (pronounced): arm a ma go rum - means- Arms of the Magi. Then: attach scroll to your clothing or kit to increase your APR marking.
Effect: Cast only upon yourself and gain +1 APR as if you had Level 1 (Light) Armor.
Duration: Until end of encounter, duel or battle.
Usable by: Mage, Bard, 2nd level Hexenkrieger, Necromancers, 3rd level Rogues
Availability: Rare
Arcane Armor, Improved
Scroll Type: Arcane
Casting Instructions: To cast read out loud: "Arma Magorum Uber '' pronounced: arm a ma go rum - means- Arms of the Magi. Then: attach scroll to your clothing or kit to increase your APR marking.
Effect: Cast only upon yourself and gain +2 APR as if you had level 1 light armor.
Duration: Until end of encounter, duel or battle.
Usable by: Mage, Bard, 2nd level Hexenkrieger, Necromancers, 3rd level Rogues
Availability: Very Rare
Aquatic Animal Summoning
Scroll Type: Nature
Casting Instructions: To cast read out loud: "Friends aquatic heed my call. Your help I need to aid my cause. To keep me from a watery grave. Please help me cross this water way." Then: Hold scroll over your head while crossing river obstacles.
Effect: Summons aquatic animals to carry caster and party across a river obstacle
Duration: Until the end of the encounter, duel or obstacle has been crossed.
Usable by: Small Folk, Druid, 2nd level Commander, Hedge Witch, 2nd Level Ranger
Availability: Common
Bind Undead
Scroll Type: Spirit
Casting Instructions: To cast read out loud while pointing at the target: "Ligave Mortem" (Pronounced: Lee gave More time. Means- Bind Death.)Put scroll on the ground where the undead creature must stand on it and continue pointing at the target.
Effect: Target undead must keep both feet on the scroll as long as the caster is pointing at them.
Duration: Until the end of encounter, battle, or duel.
Usable by: Necromancer, Hedge Witch, 9th Level Bard, 3rd Level Plague Doctor
Availability: Uncommon
Blindness
Scroll Type: Spirit
Casting Instructions: To cast read out loud while pointing at target: "Salve Tenebris" (Pronounced: Sal vea Ten abris. Means- Hello darkness.) Then: continue pointing at the target.
Effect: Target creature/player must close their eyes(as long as it is safe)until end of encounter. If the caster is reduced to 0 HP or stops pointing at target the spell is broken and they can see again.
Duration: Until the end of encounter, battle, or duel.
Usable by: Necromancer, Hedge Witch, 9th Level Bard, 3rd Level Plague Doctor
Availability: Rare
Cleave
Scroll Type: Basic
Casting Instructions: To cast read out loud: "Steel bite deep, shatter their keep, cleave my foes, a warrior's sweep!” OR Stál bíta djúpt, sundra þeirra hald, kljúf mínn óvini, einherjar slátt!. (In the Norse tongue)
Effect: The next strike of the caster with a weapon that reduces an opponent's HP to 0 can be carried over to a nearby opponent. This ignores APR and shield.
Duration: Last until the next strike of the caster is landed on an opponent.
Usable by: Anyone of 5th level or higher
Availability: Very Rare
Combined StrikeScroll Type: Basic
Casting Instructions: To cast read out loud: "Steel sings twice, fury's price, double blow, fell the foe!” OR Hagane futatsu hibiku, ikari no nedan, nijū no geki, teki o taosu!. (In the Red Sun Empire tongue)
Effect: The next strikes that the caster makes with dual weapons get their damage combined into one total amount.
Duration: Until the end of the encounter, battle, or duel.
Usable by: Anyone of 3rd level or higher
Availability: Rare
Create Hallucinations
Scroll Type: Arcane
Casting Instructions: To cast read out loud: Mind's eye twist, truth be mist, phantoms dance with shadowed kiss. (Or, Œil de l'esprit se tord, vérité embrumée, fantômes dansent avec un baiser d'ombre in the plains tongue of the Dawn Landers). Then: wrap the scroll up in a spell pack and throw it at target. If it successfully hits the target, then the spell takes effect. This spell effect ignores both armor and shield. Then: the caster must call out a simple scene and the effect that the target must act out. This could be something like “you see a snake near your leg” or “a giant dragon is swooping at you, hide!”
Effect: This spell effect creates a hallucination that the struck player must act out, but it must be simple and easily performed and not put the player in actual danger.
Duration: Once struck, until the player completes the scene.
Usable by: Mage, Bard, 2nd level Hexenkrieger, Necromancers, 3rd level Rogues
Availability: Very Rare
Dazzling Lights
Scroll Type: Arcane
Casting Instructions: To cast read out loud: "Refulgens" (pronounced: Rree fool gens- means- Shining.) Wad scroll around spell pack and throw at target. Scroll’s spell effect is successful if it hits a target. The spell can be blocked by shields but ignores armor.
Effect: Creates a screen of multi-colored lights before the target player/creature causing them to become mesmerized by the display. Target will not attack until they are attacked and will remain mesmerized as long as they take no damage. APR is 0 while mesmerized.
Duration: Until the end of the encounter, duel, or battle. If the spell pack hits the ground or a target it is spent.
Usable by: Mage, Bard, 2nd level Hexenkrieger, Necromancers, 3rd level Rogues
Availability: Uncommon
Detect Magic
Scroll Type: Basic
Casting Instructions: To cast read out loud: "Mystical bauble with magical might.
Reveal yourself before my sight." Then: Roll up the scroll and look through it like a spyglass.
Effect: Ask the local Guard or Loremaster if there are any magic items in the area. The Guard or Loremaster will answer yes or no, and direct you to the item or items, but will not give you further information.
Duration: Once activated, last until the end of encounter or search.
Usable by: Anyone
Availability: Common
Divine Armor
Scroll Type: Divine
Casting Instructions: To cast read out loud: "(Insert Deity of choice) I call to thee. Hear thy humble servants' plea. Gird me in thy Divine might. With armor of faith to win this fight." Then: Attach scroll to your clothing or kit to increase your APR marking.
Effect: cast only upon yourself and gain a +1 bonus to APR as if you had Level 1 (Light) Armor. Stacks with existing armor, abilities that provide APR, etc.
Duration: Until the end of the encounter, battle, or duel.
Usable by: Battle Cleric, 7th Level Monk, Hedge Witch, or Paladin
Availability: Uncommon
Divine Form
Scroll Type: Divine, Arcane
Casting Instructions: To cast read out loud: "Hoc Non Potest Tangere" (Pronounced: howk Nom Po test Tan jerry. Means- This cannot be touched.) Then: make the sign of your chosen faith or some other hand motion.
Effect: Caster receives +1 APR, +1 HP and +2 to damage dealt. At the end of the encounter caster drops to 1 HP.
Duration: Until the end of the encounter, battle, or duel.
Usable by: Battle Cleric, 7th Level Monk, Hedge Witch, Paladin, Mage, Bard, 2nd level Hexenkrieger, Necromancers, 3rd level Rogues
Availability: Very Rare
Form of Insect
Scroll Type: Nature
Casting Instructions: To cast read out loud: "Bestiola"(Pronounced: Bes Tee Oh la. Means- Beast.) Dip down like you are shrinking but don't stay down after reading.
Effect: Caster receives +3 APR but HP is reduced to 1. Casters weapon damage is reduced by half but no lower than 1.
Duration: Until the end of the next encounter, duel, or battle.
Usable by: Small Folk, Druid, 2nd level Commander, Hedge Witch, 2nd Level Ranger
Availability: Uncommon
Friendship
Scroll Type: Arcane
Casting Instructions: To cast read out loud: "Meus es Tu" (pronounced: May oos s too - means- You are mine. Then: Wad scroll around spell pack and throw at target. Can be blocked by a shield but ignores armor.
Effect: If the target is struck then they will fight for the caster until the end of encounter, duel, or battle. This spell can bring the number of your party above the maximum level of 5 members. The target will not harm close personal connections such as family members and long time traveling companions.
Duration: Until the end of the encounter, battle, or duel, or if the mage is killed or if the mage attacks the target.
Usable by: Mage, Bard, 2nd level Hexenkrieger, Necromancers, 3rd level Rogues
Availability: Very Rare
Frost Bolt
Scroll Type: Arcane, Spirit
Casting Instructions: To cast read out loud: "Pruina" (pronounced: Prew eena - means- frostbite.) Wad scroll around spell pack and throw at target.
Effect: If successfully struck a target is frozen in place until the end of the encounter. If the frozen player takes any damage the spell is broken and they can move again.
Duration: The scroll is used when thrown and hits target or ground. The effect, if successful, lasts until the end of the encounter or until the target takes damage.
Usable by: Mage, Necromancers, Hedge Witch, 3rd level Rogues, Hedge Witch, 9th Level Bard, 3rd Level Plague Doctor
Availability: Very Rare
Frost Bolt, Improved
Scroll Type: Arcane
Casting Instructions: To cast read out loud: "Alta Frigidus" (pronounced: Al ta Fri gee dus - means- deep cold. Then: Wad scroll around spell pack and throw at target.
Effect: Target is frozen in place until the end of the encounter. If the frozen player takes 3 or more damage the spell is broken and they can move again.
Duration: Until end of encounter, battle, duel or target takes 3 damage.
Usable by: Mage, Bard, 2nd level Hexenkrieger, Necromancers, 3rd level Rogues
Availability: Very Rare
Giant Eagle Summoning
Scroll Type: Nature
Casting Instructions: To cast read out loud: "Great Eagle King I call to thee. In my hour of need most humbly. To carry us high above the clouds. Safely above dangers on the ground." (Hold scroll over your head while crossing ocean obstacles.
Effect: Summons a giant eagle to carry caster and party across an ocean obstacle.
Duration: Until the end of the encounter, duel or obstacle has been crossed.
Usable by: Small Folk, Druid, 2nd level Commander, Hedge Witch, 2nd Level Ranger
Availability: Uncommon
Giant Growth
Scroll Type: Nature
Casting Instructions: To cast read out loud: "Cresere Magna"(Pronounced: Kray sara Man ya. Means- Grow big.) Stretch like you are growing after reading.
Effect: Caster receives +3 HP and +2 on damage dealt but APR is reduced to 0.
Duration: Until the end of the next encounter, duel, or battle.
Usable by: Small Folk, Druid, 2nd level Commander, Hedge Witch, 2nd Level Ranger
Availability: Uncommon
Holy Defense
Scroll Type: Divine
Casting Instructions: To cast read out loud. "(Insert Deity of choice) I call to thee. Hear thy humble servants' plea. By your power repel the undead throng." Then: hold the scroll up and continue to read from it.
Effect: as long as the caster stands and is reading the scroll they cannot be targeted by any undead player, NPC, creature, or monster. Spells can still be used on caster.
Duration: Until the end of the encounter, battle, or duel.
Usable by: Battle Cleric, 7th Level Monk, Hedge Witch, Paladin
Availability: Common
Holy Hammer Smite
Scroll Type: Divine
Casting Instructions: To cast read out loud "Percutite" (pronounced: Pear que te tay means- Strike it.)
Then: Wad scroll around spell pack and throw at target.
Effect: When the target is hit the caster calls out a body part, right let, left leg, right hand, or left hand and is crushed. The body part is considered to be crushed and cannot be used. If the body part was holding a weapon, shield or item then that must be laid down. If the body part is the leg then the target player, NPCs, or monster can no longer use that leg and most hop on one leg or take a knee.
Duration: Once struck the effect lasts until the end of encounter, battle, or duel. If healed by a Battle Cleric then this heals the crush condition also.
Usable by: Battle Cleric, 7th Level Monk, Hedge Witch, Paladin
Availability: Very Rare
Mirror Image
Scroll Type: Arcane
Casting Instructions: To cast read out loud: "Double double trouble for thee. Double me my enemies shall see." Then: Tear scroll in half and hold one piece in each hand.
Effect: Creates a mirror image of the caster. Mirror image takes all damage from the next attack that hits the caster.
Duration: Until the end of the first attack.
Usable by: Mage, Bard, 2nd level Hexenkrieger, Necromancers, 3rd level Rogues
Availability: Rare
Mirror Image, Improved
Scroll Type: Arcane
Casting Instructions: To cast read out loud: "Double double trouble for thee. Double me my enemies shall see." Then: Tear scroll in half and hold one piece in each hand.
Effect: Creates a mirror image of the caster. Mirror image takes all damage from the next two attacks that hit the caster.
Duration: Until the end of the first attack.
Usable by: Mage, Bard, 2nd level Hexenkrieger, Necromancers, 3rd level Rogues
Availability: Rare
Pick locks
Scroll Type: Basic
Casting Instructions: To cast read out loud: "Blocking lock you pesky thing. This spell I speak now breaks you free. It tumbles your tumblers and springs your springs. Now open and show your secrets to me." Then: Tap lock with the scroll then rip scroll in half to signify the lock breaking.
Effect: Locked box or lock is now considered unlocked
Duration: Lasts until used. Has one use, once used the scroll no longer functions.
Usable by: Anyone
Availability: Rare
Polymorph Other/Self - Chicken
Scroll Type: Arcane
Casting Instructions: To cast read out loud: "This flesh and bone of mortal form. Shall now by arcane power transform. A rooster’s crow and feathers fowl. A Chicken (self- I am/ other- You are) now!". Then: If cast on another player, touch that player after reading to activate the spell. If used on an unwilling target the scrolls are wrapped in a spell pack and thrown at the target. Must make contact to take effect. Can be blocked by a shield but ignores armor.
Effect: Caster or target is transformed into a Chicken and receives +2 APR, but HP goes down to 1. Target can not talk (other than chicken that is), and cannot cast spells, use weapons, special abilities or use scrolls.
Duration: Until the end of your next encounter, duel, or once an obstacle is crossed.
Usable by: Mage, Bard, 2nd level Hexenkrieger, Necromancers, 3rd level Rogues
Availability: Uncommon
Polymorph Other/Self - Dolphin
Scroll Type: Arcane
Casting Instructions: To cast read out loud: "This flesh and bone of mortal form. Shall now by arcane power transform. Smiling messenger of the ocean Gods. A swift swimming Dolphin (self- I am/ other- You are) now!"
Then: If cast on another player, touch that player after reading to activate the spell.
Effect: Caster/target is transformed into a Dolphin and receives +1 APR and may only bite as an attack for 1 Damage. (Weapon is still used for attacks) Target can cross ocean obstacles but can not talk (other than dolphin that is), or use scrolls BUT CAN CAST SPELLS!
Duration: Until the end of encounter, duel or obstacle is crossed.
Usable by: Mage, Bard, 2nd level Hexenkrieger, Necromancers, 3rd level Rogues
Availability: Uncommon
Polymorph Other/Self - River Turtle
Scroll Type: Arcane
Casting Instructions: To cast read out loud: "This flesh and bone of mortal form. Shall now by arcane power transform. Master of the river never needing a towel. A River Turtle (self- I am/ other- You are) now!" Then: If cast on another player, touch that player after reading to activate the spell.
Effect: Caster/target is transformed into a River Turtle and receives +2 APR, +2 HP and may only snap as an attack for 1 Damage. (Weapon is still used for attacks) Target can cross river obstacles but can not talk(other than turtle that is), cast spells or use scrolls.
Duration: Until the end of your next encounter, duel, or once an obstacle is crossed.
Usable by: Mage, Bard, 2nd level Hexenkrieger, Necromancers, 3rd level Rogues
Availability: Rare
Polymorph Other/Self - Sea Turtle
Scroll Type: Arcane
Casting Instructions: To cast read out loud: "This flesh and bone of mortal form. Shall now by arcane power transform. Armored master of the surf and tide. In a Sea Turtle form (self- I now/ other- You now) abide!" Then: If cast on another player, touch that player after reading to activate the spell.
Effect: Caster/target is transformed into a Sea Turtle and receives +4 APR, +4 HP and may only bite as an attack for 2 Damage. (Weapon is still used for attacks) Target can cross ocean obstacles but can not talk(other than turtle that is), cast spells or use scrolls. Caster may take their party with them.
Duration: Until the end of encounter, duel or battle or obstacle is crossed.
Usable by: Mage, Bard, 2nd level Hexenkrieger, Necromancers, 3rd level Rogues
Availability: Very Rare
Protection from Deities
Scroll Type: Basic
Casting Instructions: To cast read out loud: "Earth and sky, bind the high, shield from gods who walk too nigh” OR Talamh agus spéir, ceangail an ard, sciath ón Déithe siubhail ró-ghar. (In the Emerald Tongue)
Effect: Caster can not be attacked or influenced by any deity as long as they are reading aloud from this scroll. The deity may still talk to and deal with the player using the scroll, but may not attack, use special abilities, or spell on the player. This also includes anyone under the deities command or control.
Duration: Until the end of the encounter, battle, or duel. If the caster attacks or stops reading the scroll then the effect ends.
Usable by: Anyone of 5th to 8th level can read the scroll but takes 2 points of damage, anyone of 9th or 10th level reading takes no damage.
Availability: Legendary
Protection Against Demons
Scroll Type: Divine
Casting Instructions: While pointing at the ground and drawing a circle around yourself read out loud: "Divina Virtute Adstringo Te"(Pronounced: De vena Ver toot ea Ad stringo Tae. Means- I bind you with divine power.) Then: Pointing, draw an arch over yourself and read aloud. "Divina Virtute Me Protego"(Pronounced: De vena Ver toot ea May Pro te go. Means- I protect myself with divine power.)
Effect: As long as the caster stands they can not be attacked by demonic players, creatures, NPCs, or monsters.
Duration: Until the end of the encounter, battle, or duel.
Usable by: Battle Cleric, 7th Level Monk, Hedge Witch, Paladin
Availability: Uncommon
Protection from Faefolk
Scroll Type: Arcane, Nature
Casting Instructions: To cast read out loud: "Iron will and silver tongue, shield me from the fair folk's song! Banish glamour, break the spell, this domain they cannot dwell! OR Stubborn heart and smooth talkin', keep them fair folk from a-squawkin'! Drive away the shiney tricks, break the nasties, this here land ain't for their fixin's! (in the tongue of the Smallfolk) Then: hold the scroll up and keep repeating until the end of the encounter, battle, or duel or you wish to stop.
Effect: Caster can not be attacked by Faefolk as long as they are reading aloud from this scroll, and none of their abilities or spells can be used against the reader.
Duration: Until the caster stops reading the scroll.
Usable by: Mage, Bard, 2nd level Hexenkrieger, Necromancers, 3rd level Rogues, Small Folk, Druid, 2nd level Commander, 2nd Level Ranger
Availability: Uncommon
Protection from Magic
Scroll Type: Divine
Casting Instructions: To cast read out loud: "Magic powers of good or ill. No vesel here you'll find to fill. With divine power that governs all matter. To the four winds your energy now scatters."
Effect: This scroll removes or prevents the effect from one spell, scroll or magic item to the caster. This scroll can be used on the caster or on a target player, but only remains in effect as long as the caster is holding the scroll and reading the activation phrase. The spell or magic that is targeted by this scroll must be called out by the user.
Duration: Until the end of the encounter, battle, or duel, or until the caster stops reading.
Usable by: Battle Cleric, 7th Level Monk, Hedge Witch, Paladin
Availability: Very Rare
Protection from Undead
Scroll Type: Spirit, Nature
Casting Instructions: To cast read out loud: "Undead creature shuffling round.In your sight I can't be found." (Keep repeating until you or the undead creature is incapacitated.)
Effect: Caster can not be attacked by undead as long as they are reading aloud from this scroll.
Duration: Until the caster stops reading the scroll.
Usable by: Necromancer, Hedge Witch, 9th Level Bard, 3rd Level Plague Doctor, Small Folk, Druid, 2nd level Commander, 2nd Level Ranger
Availability: Common
Protection from Werewolves
Scroll Type: Basic
Casting Instructions: To cast read out loud: "Iron will and silver tongue, ward off beasts with moonlit hunger". (Ferrum voluntas et lingua argentea, bestias arce cum fame lunari.) Keep repeating until you or the were-creature is incapacitated or the encounter is over.
Effect: Caster can not be attacked by werewolves as long as they are reading aloud from this scroll.
Duration: Until the end of the encounter, battle, or duel.
Usable by: Anyone
Availability: Very Rare
Protection from Vampires
Scroll Type: Arcane, Divine
Casting Instructions: To cast read out loud: “Sun's first light and garlic's might, banish shadows, end the night.” (Primus solis lux et allium potens, fugite umbras, finem noctis - in the Reman Latin).
Effect: Caster can not be attacked by vampires as long as they are reading aloud from this scroll.
Duration: As long as the scroll is being read out loud, or the end of the encounter, battle, or duel.
Usable by: Necromancer, Hedge Witch, 9th Level Bard, 3rd Level Plague Doctor, Mage, 3rd level Rogues
Availability: Very Rare
Rejuvenation, Minor
Scroll Type: Divine
Casting Instructions: To cast read out loud: "Vita Nova" (Pronounced: Vee ta Nova. Means- New Life.) Then: touch the target player who is at 0 HP with the scroll after reading it.
Effect: Target player is now brought back to the living, is no longer a ghost, and has 1 HP.
Duration: Is now persistent, the effect of the scroll must be used directly after reading it.
Usable by: Battle Cleric, 7th Level Monk, Hedge Witch, Paladin
Availability: Very Rare
Rejuvenation, Major
Scroll Type: Divine
Casting Instructions: To cast read out loud: "Vita Nova" (Pronounced: Vee ta Nova. Means- New Life.) Then: touch the target player who is at 0 HP with the scroll after reading it.
Effect: Target player is now brought back to the living, is no longer a ghost, and is restored to full HP.
Duration: Is now persistent, the effect of the scroll must be used directly after reading it.
Usable by: Battle Cleric, 7th Level Monk, Hedge Witch, Paladin
Availability: Legendary
Shadow Form
Scroll Type: Spirit
Casting Instructions: To cast read out loud: "Born of light my shadow is formed. A faithful friend indeed. Now through this power I command, your faithful friend lend to me." Then: Attach scroll to your clothing or kit to increase your APR marking).
Effect: Caster becomes a shadow, and can not be attacked with non-magical weapons while in shadow form but can use spells. Caster can only be attacked by spells while in shadow form.
Duration: Until the end of encounter, battle, or duel.
Usable by: Necromancer, Hedge Witch, 9th Level Bard, 3rd Level Plague Doctor
Availability: Very Rare
Silence of the Grave
Scroll Type: Spirit
Casting Instructions: To cast read out loud: "Tace" (Pronounced: Ta chay. Means- Be silent). Then: wrap the scroll around a spell pack and throw it at target. If it strikes the target it takes effect. The spell can be blocked by shields but ignores armor.
Effect: Target creature/player can no longer speak or make sounds with their mouth. Target can not cast spells or scrolls while silenced.
Duration: Until the end of encounter, battle, or duel.
Usable by: Necromancer, Hedge Witch, 9th Level Bard, 3rd Level Plague Doctor
Availability: Rare
Solace
Scroll Type: Basic
Casting Instructions: To cast read out loud: "Woes of battle, burdens sore, Solace whispers, hurts no more, a flicker's mend, to fight once more.” OR Eglaur amrâd, gurth nin faned, Amin suilad, naer nîn govad, amrad i nîn galad suilon! (in the Elvish tongue) Then: Touch the target recipient of the spell's effect.
Effect: Heals one point of damage or negates one physical battlefield condition such as a crushed limb or blindness. Does not counter effects such as fear, hallucinations, or charm.
Duration: Instant
Usable by: Anyone
Availability: Uncommon
Speak in Tongues
Scroll Type: Divine
Casting Instructions: To cast read out loud: "Quid Diceve" (pronounced: Qweed e De cheve means- What did you say?) Then: Wad scroll around spell pack and throw at target. If it hits it is successful. It can be blocked by shields.
Effect: If hit, the target must speak in a jumbled way that makes no sense to anyone. Target can not cast spells while under the effect of this spell.
Duration: Once struck this scroll spell effect lasts until the end of the current encounter, battle, or duel.
Usable by: Battle Cleric, 7th Level Monk, Hedge Witch, Paladin
Availability: Rare
Speak with Ghost
Scroll Type: Basic
Casting Instructions: Open the scroll and read out "Spirits through the shimmering veil. The gift of voice I send to thee. So we may converce most cordially.” Fold up the scroll and keep it on your person.
Effect: Caster can interact and communicate with ghosts.
Duration: Last until sun down or dawn, whichever occurs first.
Usable by: Anyone
Availability: Ubiquitous
Spirit of the Rogue
Scroll Type: Spirit
Casting Instructions: To cast read out loud: "Dexterities master and shadows best friend. A rogue's stealthy spirit now flows through my veins." Then: Touch target to gain abilities from scroll, can be used on the self.
Effect: Caster can open locks and /or backstab until end of encounter.
Duration: Until the end of encounter, battle, or duel or the lock is picked.
Usable by: Necromancer, Hedge Witch, 9th Level Bard, 3rd Level Plague Doctor
Availability: Legendary
Spirit Armor
Scroll Type: Spirit
Casting Instructions: To cast read out loud: "Bold warriors of yore I call to thee. Through death's veil I send my plea. For a mantel of armor I am in need. Your spirit armor shall do the deed." Then: Attach scroll to your clothing or kit to increase your APR marking).
Effect: Caster becomes covered in an armor with a spectral glow as if they were wearing level 1 light armor and gains +1 APR.
Duration: Until the end of encounter, battle, or duel.
Usable by: Necromancer, Hedge Witch, 9th Level Bard, 3rd Level Plague Doctor
Availability: Rare
Spread Fear, Minor
Scroll Type: Arcane, Spirit, Divine, Nature
Casting Instructions: To cast read out loud: "Shadow tendrils grasp the mind, terror creeps where reason binds, flee, mortals, or face your dread!” OR Min falass aen vanwa nin, erui hir i arnen nin, súrion, edhil, i Dhuvaneth! (in the Elvish tongue).
Effect: All players that are not immune to fear in the battle area (which is defined as players, NPCs, or monsters within 5 paces of the caster), or both parties in an encounter, or both participants in a duel, take 1 point of damage. This ignores armor and shields. Using this scroll is considered a mental attack and an evil act.
Duration: Until the end of the current encounter, battle, or duel.
Usable by: Mage, Necromancers, Hedge Witch, 3rd level Rogues, Hedge Witch, 9th Level Bard, 3rd Level Plague Doctor, Small Folk, Druid, 2nd level Commander, Hedge Witch, 2nd Level Ranger, Battle Cleric, 7th Level Monk, Hedge Witch, Paladin
Availability: Rare
Spread Fear, Major
Scroll Type: Spirit, Divine, Nature
Casting Instructions: To cast read out loud: "Black whispers fill the air, courage crumbles, hearts despair, foes tremble at the coming night!” OR Erui annad i nîn caethad, scathach naur i fírien goestad, sulúvan i órion nîn! (in the Elvish tongue).
Effect: All players that are not immune to fear in the battle area (which is defined as players, NPCs, or monsters within 5 paces of the caster), or both parties in an encounter, or both participants in a duel, take 2 points of damage. This ignores armor and shields. Using this scroll is considered a mental attack and an evil act.
Duration: Until the end of the current encounter, battle, or duel.
Usable by: Necromancers, Hedge Witch, 9th Level Bard, 3rd Level Plague Doctor, Small Folk, Druid, 2nd level Commander, Hedge Witch, 2nd Level Ranger, Battle Cleric, 7th Level Monk, Hedge Witch, Paladin
Availability: Very Rare
Spread Fear, Supreme
Scroll Type: Nature
Casting Instructions: To cast read out loud: "Black whispers fill the air, courage crumbles, hearts despair, foes tremble at the coming night!” OR Gorgorth i lu संर, Daur na nîn galad í arnen, Gwen na nîn suilad i gaurad! (in the Dark Speech).
Effect: The caster picks an opposing party or unit, any members of that party or unit that are not immune to fear take 3 points of fear damage. This spell ignores armor and shields. Using this scroll is considered a mental attack and an evil act.
Duration: Until the end of the current encounter, battle, or duel.
Usable by: Small Folk, Druid, 2nd level Commander, Hedge Witch, 2nd Level Ranger
Availability: Very Rare
Summon Bodyguard
Scroll Type: Basic
Casting Instructions: To cast read out loud: Stone and might, heed my call, protector rise, answer all! Or, Grundukh az Bagron, thukk thuzukh! Ashnak akhâd, nasgron uzukh! (In the Dwarven tongue).
Effect: you can summon another player that is not in your party to fight for you. They stay in the engagement until the end of that encounter, battle, or duel. This can bring the number of members in your party above the usual accepted level of 5 (to a max of 6). At the end of the encounter, battle, or duel they leave. You may pause your encounter, battle, or duel until the summoned player or NPC arrives (but we encourage them to either be nearby or move fast). The player or NPC can resist the spell if they do not want to aid the caster, but if they do then the scroll is not used up and can be activated again until a willing participant shows up. Communicating and negotiating with the to be summoned player is up to the caster beforehand. The caster can still fight and engage in combat while the bodyguard fights for them.
Duration: Until the end of encounter, battle, or duel. If a summoned player refuses the spell effect then the scroll is not spent.
Usable by: Anyone
Availability: Very Rare
Summon Mount
Scroll Type: Basic
Casting Instructions: To cast read out loud: "Spirit stead of mercies might. Come to me and aid my flight. A healer's touch I must now have. Carry me healing instead of the grave." Then: Touch the target to be transported on the head with the scroll. Hold scroll above your head as you walk to the healer.
Effect: Summons a spirit mount that can carry one incapacitated player to the healer with no escort. Normally all players that are in the “Ghost” condition must be escorted by at least one other party member.
Duration: Until the target arrives at the designated healer.
Usable by: Anyone
Availability: Ubiquities
Teleport
Scroll Type: Arcane
Casting Instructions: First Step - To cast read out loud: "Upon this spot where I scry this mark. I anchor a tether that is bound to my heart. So in my time of need, with a word of power spoken. Back to this spot will I be bound like a flash in a moment." Rip the scroll in half and leave it on the spot you wish to return to. Part two - to cast read out loud: "De Pace" (pronounced: De Pa Che - means- Peace out)
Effect: Scroll operates in two parts. Part one is the enchantment: Set an anchor point in a safe location (base camp, sanctum, guild hall, ect.). Part two: When cast you must return to your anchor point. Caster can not be attacked or interacted with in any way by any player, monster, or NPC during travel to anchor point.
Duration: Once the teleport is set the spell is persistent until it is used, or dusk or dawn, whichever occurs first.
Usable by: Mage, Bard, 2nd level Hexenkrieger, Necromancers, 3rd level Rogues
Availability: Rare
Thorney Barricade
Scroll Type: Nature
Casting Instructions: To cast read out loud: "Shiandria’s wrath, the ground shall quake, rise, earthen wall, for goodness' sake!" OR Awi uxsta, unelanvhiyu dahlisdvwi, Tsistu kwaliskvsdi, agisdu uli ayu! (in the Cherokee Tongue) Then: place the scroll on a spot on a battlefield or encounter area.
Effect: From the point where the scroll is laid on the ground there is a large barrier created by earth, stone, and plant. Movement over this area is not prohibited by any player, NPC, or monster except for those with flight. The area for this is 5 paces in every direction from the scroll.
Duration: Until the end of the encounter, battle, or duel.
Usable by: Small Folk, Druid, 2nd level Commander, Hedge Witch, 2nd Level Ranger
Availability: Rare
Treasure Finding
Scroll Type: Basic
Casting Instructions: To cast read out loud: "Precious baubles old or new. Hidden from my searching view. Show me now your hidden tomb." Then: Roll up the scroll and look through it like a spyglass.
Effect: Ask the local Guard or Loremaster if there are any treasure items in the area. The Guard or Loremaster will answer yes or no, and direct you to the item or items, but will not give you further information.
Duration: Once activated, lasts until the end of encounter or search.
Usable by: Anyone
Availability: Uncommon
Weakness
Scroll Type: Spirit
Casting Instructions: To cast read out loud: "Infirmitas" (Pronounced: In fee meat us. Means- Weakness.) Then: Wad scroll around spell pack and throw at target.
Effect: Target takes 1 point of damage and all attacks by target are at -1 damage.
Duration: Until the end of encounter, battle, or duel.
Usable by: Necromancer, Hedge Witch, 9th Level Bard, 3rd Level Plague Doctor
Availability: Rare
Wings of Faith
Scroll Type: Divine
Casting Instructions: To cast read out loud: "(Insert Deity of choice) lend me wings of grace. To carry me from doom's embrace. From my back sprout wings of faith. Now away I fly to a safer place." Then: Fold the scroll sheet in half and move it like wings flapping.
Effect: Caster gains large wings and can fly over river and plague areas.
Duration: Until the end of encounter, duel, or battle, or obstacle is crossed.
Usable by: Battle Cleric, 7th Level Monk, Hedge Witch, Paladin
Availability: Rare
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