Chromatic Orb (spell) - Revision history

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

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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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Tao alexis: /* Casting */

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Casting

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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.

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 The effect delivered depends upon the caster's intent at the moment of release, inflicting a chosen effect, direct [[Damage (hit points)|damage]] or both upon the point of impact. When the orb breaks, it fragments into a spray of magical shards that radiate outward, filling a 10 ft. radius circle from the point struck. These fragments dissipate almost as quickly as they appear, leaving behind only the consequences of the spell's discharge.
-== Casting ==
+== Casting and Variety ==
 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.
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 The power of the orb is determined by its colour, as shown. As the caster gains [[Experience Level|experience levels]], additional forms of orb become available, each representing a different manifestation of the spell’s energy. Only one type of orb may be created per day, and once that form has been chosen, the caster is limited to it for the duration.
 == Roll to Hit ==