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SPELL BURNOUTMagic in the world of Ohr is chaotic and extremely hard to control for lengthy periods of time. The origins of magic are unknown, and can cause extreme harm to witches if wielded recklessly. Even divine magics have been known to lash out at the wielder.
For this reason, we have chosen to utilize and draw inspiration from the Spell Burnout system from GiffyGlyph's Darker Dungeons supplement. The rules for this system can be found as a handout in our Roll20 room. |
SPELL POINTS & SPELL POINT TABLEThe spell point system dramatically expands the versatility of a spell-caster. Since he’s no longer tied to using a specific number of spell slots, he can much more easily adapt to situations. In effect, spell points make all classes work more like the sorcerer, and make the sorcerer (or bard) work even more like the sorcerer. In general, spell-casters become more powerful—though they aren’t capable of casting any spell they couldn’t cast before, they are now capable of casting more high-level spells per day and more of whichever spells they need. If a 15th-level cleric needs to cast heal a dozen times during an adventure, he can do that (though not much else).
Cost of spells: Each spell cost 1 Spell Point based on the level that the spell is cast at. I.E. A 1st level spell cost 1 spell point to cast. Top Lethal/Nova: When a caster attempts to cast multiple spells of 3rd level or higher the cost for those spells are increased. This is to represent the exhaustive nature of casting magic in Ohr and the toll it takes on the caster. Keep in mind that it is cumulative! Example: Wizard uses 9 spell points to cast a 9th level spell on his first turn - It costs 9 points to cast. Wizard attempts to cast a 7th level spell on his second turn, this comes at an increased cost of 2 points and 2 more points for every time after that. So instead of costing the normal 7 spell points, it would instead cost 9. Where as a 9th level spell would cost 11. If you attempt to cast ANOTHER spell above 6th level, the spell would cost an additional 4 points, so a 7th level spell would cost 11 and a 9th level spell would cost 13. |
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CHANGED SPELLS:
RESURRECTION RULES
RESURRECTION SPELLS & COMPONENTS:
WHY HAVE YOU REMOVED SPELLS OR CHANGED THEM?The answer to that question is simple. We wanted to. We also wanted to change or remove specific spells because they make little sense in the world that we’ve created. Our setting is focused on the darker aspects of fantasy, mages, sorcerers, warlocks and even clerics are seen as dangerous outsiders. They might work miracles, but those miracles only happen because they can use ‘magic’. Magic is not a benevolent force in the World of Ohr campaign setting. It’s a reality imposing itself on our own, one that wants to destroy everything we know. Or at the very least, that’s how most mortal races see magic.
In addition though, many of the spells removed are spells that we felt either remove the need to care about the environmental dangers that you might face in the world, or diminish the role of certain members in the party. A rogue isn’t nearly as fun to play if the ranger or wizard are just as capable of finding traps as you are, especially if it’s done using a simple spell. A world where mages can create food, water, shelter or even feasts for entire villages isn’t a world where one has to worry about where their next meal might come from, or become desperate because of a lack of water or shelter during a blizzard. We want survival and travel to mean something. The land is just as dangerous as any of the foes you will face in our campaign. |
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