Reactive Dispel
A latent abjuration spell that triggers when the spellcaster cannot react
Reactive Dispel is an advanced abjuration spell developed by the brilliant yet paranoid sorcerer Émile Adelbrand. Its primary purpose was to counter the spells of his rival, Gérard Alois. When dormant, Reactive Dispel manifests as a faint, shimmering aura around the caster, visible only by a magic detection spell. When Reactive Dispel activates to cancel a detected spell, the spell automatically wakes up the spellcaster, if he's asleep. When Reactive Dispel activates, perform a caster level check against the incoming spell's caster level.
Triggers
Reactive Dispel requires careful preparation by the caster. The sorcerer must specify trigger conditions:
Incoming Spell Power
- Weak+
- Medium+
- Strong+ (equivalent to Reactive Dispel's power level)
Spell Schools
- Transmutation
- Enchantment, Mind-control (subschools can be specified)
- Other schools as needed
Caster Recognition
- Specify individual casters (e.g., "spells cast by Gérard Alois")
Temporal Triggers
- Activate during specific times (e.g., "during night hours", "at dawn or dusk")
Intelligence Scaling
A sorcerer's intelligence determines the number of Reactive Dispels they can maintain:
| Intelligence (INT) | Number of Reactive Dispels |
|---|---|
| 10-20 | 1 |
| 20-30 | 2 |
| 30+ | 3 |
Metamagic Interaction
Sorcerers can apply metamagic effects to enhance Reactive Dispel:
- Hidden Spell (1 additional spell slot): Makes Reactive Dispel harder to detect with a Detect Magic spell
- Twinned Spell (3 additional spell slots): Allows the caster to protect an additional target within 30 feet