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Curse

The spell of non-mages, powerful enough to challenge the nature of Archon's magic

Available Levels
8

Curse is an Adelbrand masterpiece, usually cast upon a human. It transforms the victim, often profoundly, and may impose restrictions suited to the new form.

Every well-made curse includes a condition that can end it. Its elegance and difficulty strengthen the spell:

  • A moderately elegant ending condition adds +5 to the spell DC. It should challenge the victim while leaving a reasonable hope of freedom.
  • An elegant ending condition adds +15 to the spell DC. It becomes a true riddle woven into the magic, difficult but rewarding to solve.

If the curse physically transforms the victim, a Fortitude Save can resist or lessen some of its effects. The Adelbrands call this formula the Peasant's Curse of Cerberus, a jewel of their dark art and their understanding of the laws that govern curses.

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