Spell
Rune Magic
Created by SmileyRune Magic is a form of arcane knowledge rooted in the mysteries of Norse mythology. Runes are more than just an alphabet - each one represents a sound, a concept, and a fundamental force that shapes the fabric of reality. To wield Rune Magic is to delicately manipulate these primal energies, influencing luck, emotions, and the very course of fate itself. However, this power is not easily controlled, and misuse can lead to disastrous consequences, from twisted intentions to long-term misfortune. Mastering Rune Magic requires immense discipline, study, and personal sacrifice, for the runes are not obedient tools but rather willful forces that must be respected. Practitioners may carve runes into objects, imbuing them with specific effects, or utilize the ancient art of galdr, the chanting of rune sounds to evoke their mystical power. Rune Magic is a subtle and indirect art, its effects unfolding slowly but capable of permanently altering one's destiny.
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- Creation type
- Spell
- Shared by
- Smiley
- Connected worlds
- 1
- Detail fields
- 7
- Profile sections
- 2
- Artwork images
- 1
Details
- School
- Transmutation
- Level
- 3
- Duration
- 1 hour
- Range
- 30 feet
- Area of effect
- sphere(radius: 10)
- Ritual
- No
- Concentration
- Yes
Components
Verbal
Chanting the names of the runes
Somatic
Carving runes into the air or an object
Material
A small piece of wood or stone to carve the runes
Effects
Choose one of the following effects: 1) Influence luck, granting a target a +1d4 bonus to their next ability check or saving throw. 2) Alter emotions, causing a target to feel a specific emotion (joy, fear, anger) for the duration. 3) Change the outcome of a single event, allowing a reroll of a failed attack or saving throw. The caster must maintain concentration to keep the effect active.
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