Glyph of Warding (spell) - Revision history

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-'''Glyph of warding''' inscribes a hieroglyphic character or symbol upon an object or surface which, if disturbed, will discharge the stored dweomer within.  The caster chooses the effect from among his or her existing spell list; for example, the glyph could set off a [[Remove Curse (spell)#Curse|curse]], [[Neutralise Poison (spell)#Suffuse with Poison|suffuse with poison]] or a [[Flame Strike (spell)|flame strike]] ... even something positive like [[Cure Light Wounds (spell)|cure light wounds]] or [[Bless (spell)|bless]].
+'''Glyph of Warding''' is a spell that inscribes a hieroglyphic character or symbol onto an object or surface, embedding a dormant dweomer within. Once disturbed, the glyph immediately discharges the stored magic, affecting all within its range. The caster selects the effect from their existing spell list, meaning the glyph can serve as either a trap or a boon.
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 | level = [[Cleric 3rd Level Spells|cleric (3rd)]]
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-To create the glyph, the caster first casts "glyph of warding," then immediately and without hesitation, the second dweomer is invested into the glyph.  If the second spell is [[Spellcasting|ruined]], then both spells will fail.
+Due to their versatile nature, glyphs can serve as long-term defenses for valuables, entrances and sacred locations. Clever casters may use misleading inscriptions, placing mundane markings alongside active glyphs to obscure their presence. Additionally, because the glyph's effect is independent of its inscribed form, an unassuming rune may contain devastating magic.
 == Discharge ==
-Once the glyph's inscribed, the object that's altered cannot be moved or carried around; if it's moved at all, opened, adjusted or pressed hard, it will enact its magic.  With permanent surfaces, such as a floor, wall or railing, passing within 5 ft. of the glyph, or within the [[Combat Hex|combat hex]] it occupies, is sufficient to set it off.
+Once the glyph is inscribed, the object it protects cannot be moved or carried freely. Any adjustment, pressing or interaction with the object will trigger the glyph, discharging its stored magic.  For permanent surfaces, such as floors, walls or railings, the glyph is activated when a creature comes within 5 feet or enters the [[Combat Hex|hex]] it occupies. Unlike physical objects, these glyphs function as area-based wards, affecting anyone who unknowingly steps into their range.
-==== Effect ====
+Once the glyph has discharged, it cannot repeat the magic again. The glyph itself evaporates, leaving behind no trace of its dweomer. Any protective effect it once provided is permanently lost, requiring a new glyph to be inscribed if continued warding is desired.
-== Number of Glyphs ==
+== Number ==
-The caster may create one glyph per level, and no more than one glyph per day.  Thus, a 7th level caster would be able to steadily manufacture seven glyphs over the space of a week.  Thereafter, no new glyphs could be cast at all, unless some previously made glyph were dispelled at the caster's will — however, the caster must touch the glyph to dispel it.
+Though one glyph may be produced every day, the maximum number cannot exceed the level of the caster.  Thus, a 7th-level caster could not create more than seven glyphs in total, which would have to be done over the course of a week.  Once this maximum is reached, the caster cannot create additional glyphs unless an existing one is dispelled. To dispel a glyph, the caster must physically touch it — glyphs cannot be removed from a distance.
-As such, the caster decides which glyph to dispel.  If no glyph is within reach to be dispelled, the caster must do without.  Once a glyph is discharged by some other being, the caster is free to replace it.
+Because the caster chooses which glyph to dispel, they retain control over their total number of wards at all times. If no glyph is within reach, there is nothing that can be done except wait until an existing glyph is triggered or travel as needed.
 See [[Wizard Mark (spell)]]
-[[Category: Clerical Spells]][[Category: Don't Review until 2023]]
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 | name = Glyph of Warding
 | range = touch
 | duration = until discharged
-| area of effect = 5 ft. + 2 ft. per level circle
+| area of effect = 5 ft. + 2 ft. per [[Experience Level|level]] circle
-| casting time = 2 rounds
+| casting time = 2 [[Combat Round|rounds]]
 | save = special
 | level = [[Cleric 3rd Level Spells|cleric (3rd)]]
 }}
-Inscribes a glyph able to cast any spell which the cleric possesses onto an object which, if disturbed, will discharge the spell. Both the glyph of warding and the given spell must be cast by the cleric, in that order.
+To create the glyph, the caster first casts "glyph of warding," then immediately and without hesitation, the second dweomer is invested into the glyph.  If the second spell is [[Spellcasting|ruined]], then both spells will fail.
-The spell will affect only those within the glyph’s area of effect, regardless of the spell’s normal range — and with regards to spells that affect only believers, the glyph is similarly restricted.
+== Number of Glyphs ==
-If the object is picked up, opened, adjusted or even pressed, the glyph will enact. However, the glyph may be touched or gently brushed without any result. In the case of some structures, such as bridges, floors or doors, the ‘spring’ of such objects can cause a glyph to enact from a board that bends when walked upon, or even when another door in the structure is slammed.
+As such, the caster decides which glyph to dispel.  If no glyph is within reach to be dispelled, the caster must do without.  Once a glyph is discharged by some other being, the caster is free to replace it.
-Only clerical spells may be so inscribed.
+[[Category: Clerical Spells]][[Category: Don't Review until 2023]]

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		+	\| name = Glyph of Warding
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		+	\| duration = until discharged
		+	\| area of effect = 5 ft. + 2 ft. per level circle
		+	\| casting time = 2 rounds
		+	\| save = special
		+	\| level = [[Cleric 3rd Level Spells\|cleric (3rd)]]
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		+	Inscribes a glyph able to cast any spell which the cleric possesses onto an object which, if disturbed, will discharge the spell. Both the glyph of warding and the given spell must be cast by the cleric, in that order.
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		+	The spell will affect only those within the glyph’s area of effect, regardless of the spell’s normal range--and with regards to spells that affect only believers, the glyph is similarly restricted.
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		+	If the object is picked up, opened, adjusted or even pressed, the glyph will enact. However, the glyph may be touched or gently brushed without any result. In the case of some structures, such as bridges, floors or doors, the ‘spring’ of such objects can cause a glyph to enact from a board that bends when walked upon, or even when another door in the structure is slammed.
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		+	The effect of the glyph will be according to the cleric’s level at the time the spell was cast. The cleric may create no more glyphs than he or she has levels—and if none of those are discharged (but that is desired), the cleric must physically return to an original glyph to dispel it. The cleric can dispel a glyph from only from within the spell’s range.
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		+	Only clerical spells may be so inscribed.
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