Arcane Schools
Arcane spells are first and foremost a specific combination of a Verb and a Noun, which together define the spell's School.
Verb / Noun | Matter | Energy | Being |
---|---|---|---|
Create | Conjuration | Evocation | - |
Transform | Transmutation | - | Transfiguration |
Control | - | Telekinesis | Command |
Arcane Schools List
- Command: The Command Fundamental Arcane Spell can be used to mentally tax a sentient Being's focus or spirit, working as a Mind Attack; or to try to control simple beasts and plants. More Augmented casts can try to issue specific commands, and forcing them to do something fundamentally against their nature will warrant a very high DC.
- Conjuration: The Conjuration Fundamental Arcane Spell can be used to create between 1-10L of simple, homogeneous, inorganic matter of a simple material (dirt, gravel, sand, weak rocks), in a space unoccupied (by solid matter or Beings), arranged in a vaguely, imprecise, contiguous, convex spherical blob (or to fill an existing hole). Any fluid matter in the location will be displaced (therefore matter cannot be created in hermetically sealed containers).
- Evocation: The Evocation Fundamental Arcane Spell can be used to create a small amount of energy of a simple type (light, fire), in a space unoccupied (by solid matter or Beings; though it can be adjacent to inanimate objects, for example, it can set fire to a torch). The energy will dissipate over time (depending on the type of energy), and will spread/behave in its natural way (e.g. fire will spread to adjacent flammable objects, light will illuminate the area, etc.), but not otherwise move.
- Telekinesis: The Telekinesis Fundamental Arcane Spell can be used to impart motion up to 2kg of matter within range consistently but at moderate speeds (the object can be thrown outside the range but control is lost at that point). Telekinesis can be used to manipulate objects, such as doors or levers, but the required level of dexterity or strength required will add some Augmentation.
- Transfiguration: The Transfiguration Fundamental Arcane Spell can be used to change the body of a Being. The basic spell can cause superficial changes (e.g. changing hair color, creating calluses, deformities, or other minor changes), and anything more complex changes will require Augmentations. The changes are always temporary, and require Concentration to maintain. The target can choose wether to resist or not as they feel an external force molding their body.
- Transmutation: The Transmutation Fundamental Arcane Spell can be used to change the state of a small amount of matter, between 1-10L. The matter can be changed from one simple material to another (e.g. dirt to sand, gravel to pebbles), or be modified in its shape or properties. Changing the physical state (solid, liquid, gas) is a more complex proposition. Other augmentations can be at play if trying to change specific parts, detailed aspects, or complex materials.