Chromatic Orb (spell) - Revision history

Bennettj: /* Orb Variety */

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Orb Variety

Tao alexis at 20:28, 13 April 2026

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Tao alexis at 20:10, 13 April 2026

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Tao alexis: /* Orb Variety */

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Orb Variety

Tao alexis: /* Special Effects */

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Special Effects

Tao alexis: /* Casting and Variety */

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Casting and Variety

Tao alexis at 19:51, 13 April 2026

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Tao alexis: /* Roll to Hit */

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Roll to Hit

Tao alexis: /* Casting and Variety */

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Casting and Variety

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 :* '''Emerald:''' Creates a confined [[Stinking Cloud (spell)|stinking cloud]] within the area of effect. The vapour does not significantly impair [[Line-of-Sight|line-of-sight]]. Creatures within must save vs. poison or become helpless for 1–4 rounds, taking 1 additional point of damage per round during that time. Those who save may withdraw immediately without further harm.
-:* '''Turquoise:''' Delivers an [[Electrical Attacks|electrical shock]] that causes immediate damage and a violent physical jolt. Following this, iron-based materials in the area become intensely '''magnetised''', pulling toward other metal objects. Weapons may be torn from hands, adhering to armour or shields; loose metal may snap toward gates, bars or fixtures. Metal items remain unusable for 5 rounds before the effect ends.
+:* '''Turquoise:''' Delivers an [[Electrical Attacks|electrical shock]] that causes immediate damage and a violent physical jolt. Following this, iron-based materials in the area become intensely '''magnetised''', pulling toward other metal objects. Weapons may be torn from hands, adhering to [[Armour List|armour]] or shields; loose metal may snap toward gates, bars or fixtures. Metal items remain unusable for 5 rounds before the effect ends.
 :* '''Amber:''' Striking the target produces blinds opponents for 3–18 rounds if a saving throw fails. Those affected are stunned for 2–3 rounds, after which they suffer a -8 penalty to hit, with no ability to distinguish friend from foe. If the save succeeds, all within the area experience momentary darkness lasting 1 round, during which they are stunned.

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 | name = Chromatic Orb
 | range = self; see text
-| duration = until thrown or dropped
+| duration = until [[Missile Weapons|thrown]] or dropped
 | area of effect = 25 ft. diameter<br>circle; see text
 | casting time = 1 [[Combat Round|round]]
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 == Roll to Hit ==
-Once the orb has been cast, it is brought into being by the caster [[Spellcasting|discharging]] it into his or her own hand, where it takes form as a semi-solid object that may be handled and thrown. The orb retains its coherence only so long as it remains under the caster’s control, existing as a contained mass of magical force rather than a purely intangible effect.
+Once the orb has been cast, it is brought into being by the caster [[Spellcasting|discharging]] it into his or her own hand, where it takes form as a semi-solid object that may be handled and thrown. The orb retains its coherence only so long as it remains under the caster's control, existing as a contained mass of magical force rather than a purely intangible effect. For missile range, treat the orb as a [[Dagger (weapon)|dagger]].
 The caster selects a target to throw at; this may be a creature or a specific [[Combat Hex|combat hex]]. If the latter is chosen, no direct strike is possible and only grenade damage is inflicted within the area of effect. The caster then rolls a d20 [[Roll to Hit|to hit]], requiring a result sufficient to strike [[Armour Class|armour class]] (AC) 10 in order to place the orb as intended.

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 :* '''Turquoise:''' Delivers an [[Electrical Attacks|electrical shock]] that causes immediate damage and a violent physical jolt. Following this, iron-based materials in the area become intensely '''magnetised''', pulling toward other metal objects. Weapons may be torn from hands, adhering to armour or shields; loose metal may snap toward gates, bars or fixtures. Metal items remain unusable for 5 rounds before the effect ends.
-:* '''Amber:''' Striking the target produces [[undefined|Blindness]] for 3–18 rounds if a saving throw fails. Those affected are stunned for 2–3 rounds, after which they suffer a -8 penalty to hit, with no ability to distinguish friend from foe. If the save succeeds, all within the area experience momentary darkness lasting 1 round, during which they are stunned.
+:* '''Amber:''' Striking the target produces blinds opponents for 3–18 rounds if a saving throw fails. Those affected are stunned for 2–3 rounds, after which they suffer a -8 penalty to hit, with no ability to distinguish friend from foe. If the save succeeds, all within the area experience momentary darkness lasting 1 round, during which they are stunned.
 :* '''Sapphire:''' Forces the target and all within the area to save vs. [[Paralysation|paralysis]]. Failure results in paralysis for 2–12 rounds for the target and 2 rounds for others. Once paralysis ends, an additional round is required to regain full awareness; during this time, normal AC is restored.

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	:* '''Ashen:''' A dull, grey orb that compels the struck creature to save vs. [[Death\|death]] or be instantly slain, treated as at [[Negative Hit Points\|-10 hit points]] for purposes of the [[Death's Door (spell)\|death’s door spell]]. All creatures in the area are stunned for 2–3 rounds.		:* '''Ashen:''' A dull, grey orb that compels the struck creature to save vs. [[Death\|death]] or be instantly slain, treated as at [[Negative Hit Points\|-10 hit points]] for purposes of the [[Death's Door (spell)\|death’s door spell]]. All creatures in the area are stunned for 2–3 rounds.

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 This damage is indiscriminate and may affect any creature within the area, including the caster’s allies.
-== Casting and Variety ==
+== Orb Variety ==
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 :* '''Ashen:''' A dull, grey orb that compels the struck creature to save vs. [[Death|death]] or be instantly slain, treated as at [[Negative Hit Points|-10 hit points]] for purposes of the [[Death's Door (spell)|death’s door spell]]. All creatures in the area are stunned for 2–3 rounds.
 == Special Effects ==

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 == Roll to Hit ==
-The caster chooses a target to throw at; this may be a creature or it may be specific combat hex — if the latter, then only "grenade" damage is caused.  The caster rolls a d20 [[Roll to Hit|to hit]], needing to achieve [[Armour Class|armour class]] (AC) 10 to hit the desired target.
+The caster selects a target to throw at; this may be a creature or a specific [[Combat Hex|combat hex]]. If the latter is chosen, no direct strike is possible and only grenade damage is inflicted within the area of effect. The caster then rolls a d20 [[Roll to Hit|to hit]], requiring a result sufficient to strike [[Armour Class|armour class]] (AC) 10 in order to place the orb as intended.
-In the case of a '''hit''', "direct" damage is delivered to the target; those within 2 [[Combat Hex|combat hexes]] of the target take grenade damage.  If a '''miss''' occurs, then the caster needs to roll a d6 to determine which random hex around the target hex was hit, determining who receives grenade damage.
+On a '''hit''', direct damage is delivered to the chosen target, while all creatures within 2 [[Combat Hex|combat hexes]] of that point suffer grenade damage from the bursting shards. On a '''miss''', the caster rolls a d6 to determine a random adjacent hex around the intended target; the orb detonates there instead, and grenade damage is applied from that new point of impact.
 == Special Effects ==

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 :* '''Ochre:''' Shatters to create a “quasi-elemental,” a lesser form of an [[Elemental|elemental]] that obeys the caster completely. It persists for 1 round per level, or until destroyed or the caster is incapacitated. Each has 16 [[Hit Points|hit points]], 8 [[Hit Dice|hit dice]] (THAC0 16), 5 [[Action Points|action points]] and deals 2–12 damage. It has AC 5 against [[Magic Weapon|magic weapons]] and AC 1 against non-magical weapons. Its form depends on the surface struck:
-:: ''[[Dust Elemental|Dust elementals]]'' arise from earth or stone, forming a twisting column that chokes and smothers. Even a miss inflicts 1–4 damage; those struck must retreat one hex and attack at -3 to hit.
+::: ''[[Dust Elemental|Dust elementals]]'' arise from earth or stone, forming a twisting column that chokes and smothers. Even a miss inflicts 1–4 damage; those struck must retreat one hex and attack at -3 to hit.
-:: ''[[Heat Elemental|Heat elementals]]'' arise from fire, radiating heat that causes 2 damage to nearby creatures within 2 hexes. They can weaken materials, imposing a -6 saving throw on objects such as wood or glass.
+::: ''[[Heat Elemental|Heat elementals]]'' arise from fire, radiating heat that causes 2 damage to nearby creatures within 2 hexes. They can weaken materials, imposing a -6 saving throw on objects such as wood or glass.
-:: ''[[Ice Elemental|Ice elementals]]'' arise from snow or ice, radiating cold that deals 2 damage within 2 hexes. They distort incoming [[Missile Weapons|missile]] attacks by -2 to hit and can hurl ice globes for 2–8 damage.
+::: ''[[Ice Elemental|Ice elementals]]'' arise from snow or ice, radiating cold that deals 2 damage within 2 hexes. They distort incoming [[Missile Weapons|missile]] attacks by -2 to hit and can hurl ice globes for 2–8 damage.
-:: ''[[Vapour Elemental|Vapour elementals]]'' arise from water, forming dense mist that smothers and soaks. A miss still causes 1–3 damage. Defenders must retreat to attack. In [[Chilly Conditions|chilly]] or colder conditions, emergence from the vapour may cause [[Hypothermia|hypothermia]] if a save vs. paralysation fails.
+::: ''[[Vapour Elemental|Vapour elementals]]'' arise from water, forming dense mist that smothers and soaks. A miss still causes 1–3 damage. Defenders must retreat to attack. In [[Chilly Conditions|chilly]] or colder conditions, emergence from the vapour may cause [[Hypothermia|hypothermia]] if a save vs. paralysation fails.
 :* '''Amethyst:''' Forces the struck creature to save vs. [[Petrification|petrification]] or be turned to stone. The effect lasts until the next sunrise, or indefinitely if the victim remains underground. All within the area are [[Slow (spell)|slowed]] for 1–4 rounds.