Heat Metal (spell) - Revision history

Tao alexis: /* Casting */

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Casting

Tao alexis: /* Chill Metal */

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Chill Metal

Tao alexis: /* Other Uses */

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Other Uses

Tao alexis: /* Spell Resistance */

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Spell Resistance

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Tao alexis: /* Casting */

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Casting

Tao alexis at 17:38, 2 October 2023

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Tao alexis at 17:09, 2 October 2023

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Tao alexis at 17:09, 2 October 2023

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 Creatures with [[Natural Abilities|fire-based abilities]] and [[Immunity to Fire|immunity to fire]] are unaffected by the spell.
-== Casting ==
+== Effects ==
 When casting the spell, the caster selects which combat hexes are to be affected, within the spell's range.  Once the spell is [[Spellcasting|discharged]], the metal in those hexes begins to heat — even if, after discharge, the metal is removed to another place.  The spell's effect lasts over a period of '''five rounds'''.  During this time, affected persons can do nothing except divest themselves of pieces of metal or endure the heat.  The effects of each round are as follows:

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 Through the 3rd, 4th and 5th rounds, heated metal becomes pliable enough to be moderately reshaped or even broken using common tools like an ordinary hammer and anvil.  This allows the spell to be used as a way to adjust pieces of metal for shaping in the field, sharpening blades or otherwise making small repairs, by those who understand how.  Additionally, heated rivets can be pounded in place while heated, creating permanent joints, by those with [[Construction (sage study)|construction skill]].  These benefits hint at other uses for the spell that may not be immediately evident, apart from it's benefit in attacking persons.
-== Chill Metal ==
+== Reverse ==
-The reverse of the spell, '''chill metal''', produces nearly of the same effects as the spell described above, except that damage from the cold is reduced by 50%.  Creatures affected by the chilling are made numb by the damage, so that they're -3 to hit following their morale check in the 6th round.
+The reverse of the spell, '''chill metal''', produces nearly all the same effects as the spell described above, except that hit point damage from cold is reduced by one-half.  Creatures affected by the chilling are made numb by the damage, however, so that during the 6th and 7th rounds, they are '''-3 to hit''' with weapons.
-Struck metal objects that have been chilled have a -2 save vs. crushing blow.  Creatures with cold-based abilities or an [[Immunity to Cold|immunity to cold]] are unaffected by chill metal.
+Struck metal objects or creatures that have been chilled by the spell have a -2 save vs. crushing blow.  Creatures with cold-based abilities or an [[Immunity to Cold|immunity to cold]] are unaffected by chill metal.
-[[Category: Druidical Spells]]
+[[Category: Druidical Spells]][[Category: Reviewed]]

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 === Other Uses ===
-Through the 3rd, 4th and 5th rounds, heated metal will become soft enough that it can be moderately reshaped or broken using an ordinary hammer and anvil.  If the spell is applied to a metal door, the door must make save vs. crushing blow if it's hit with a sledge hammer of at least 6 lbs. in weight.  Heated rivets can be used to fix permanent joints between cool metal objects, with [[Construction (sage study)|construction skill]].
+Through the 3rd, 4th and 5th rounds, heated metal becomes pliable enough to be moderately reshaped or even broken using common tools like an ordinary hammer and anvil.  This allows the spell to be used as a way to adjust pieces of metal for shaping in the field, sharpening blades or otherwise making small repairs, by those who understand how.  Additionally, heated rivets can be pounded in place while heated, creating permanent joints, by those with [[Construction (sage study)|construction skill]].  These benefits hint at other uses for the spell that may not be immediately evident, apart from it's benefit in attacking persons.
 == Chill Metal ==

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 === Spell Resistance ===
-A [[Resist Fire (spell)|resist fire]] spell makes those affect by heat metal immune to damage.  [[Endure Cold & Heat (spell)|Endure heat]] reduces all damage suffered each round by 2 points.  Creatures that are immune to fire and heat aren't affected by the spell.
+'''[[Resist Fire (spell)|resist fire]]''' rendered persons immune to damage cause by heat metal, though the metal's temperature is in no way affected by the spell — meaning that the character's possessions must still make saving throws, unless their contact with the metal is ended.
 === Other Uses ===

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 Thereafter, the effect ends and affected metal cools quickly.  No further damage is suffered.  Those who have undergone the ordeal must make a [[Morale#Boldness Checks|morale boldness check]] or else take flight; this may result in other unaffected persons making [[Morale#Panic Checks|panic checks]].
-== Defense Against ==
+=== Spell Resistance ===
 A [[Resist Fire (spell)|resist fire]] spell makes those affect by heat metal immune to damage.  [[Endure Cold & Heat (spell)|Endure heat]] reduces all damage suffered each round by 2 points.  Creatures that are immune to fire and heat aren't affected by the spell.
-== Forging & Breaking ==
+=== Other Uses ===
 Through the 3rd, 4th and 5th rounds, heated metal will become soft enough that it can be moderately reshaped or broken using an ordinary hammer and anvil.  If the spell is applied to a metal door, the door must make save vs. crushing blow if it's hit with a sledge hammer of at least 6 lbs. in weight.  Heated rivets can be used to fix permanent joints between cool metal objects, with [[Construction (sage study)|construction skill]].

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 When casting the spell, the caster selects which combat hexes are to be affected, within the spell's range.  Once the spell is [[Spellcasting|discharged]], the metal in those hexes begins to heat — even if, after discharge, the metal is removed to another place.  The spell's effect lasts over a period of '''five rounds'''.  During this time, affected persons can do nothing except divest themselves of pieces of metal or endure the heat.  The effects of each round are as follows:
-: '''Round 1:''' The immediate effect of the armour's warming is noticable.  Those affected are compelled to drop any metal objects they're holding, and retreat from metal fixtures such as gates, pumps, lattices and iron doors.  Any physical contact with the heated metal causes '''1-3 damage'''.  This includes a helmet or shield, along with objects worn about the body, such as eye-glasses, jewellery, bracers and so on.  Each such object requires 1 action point (AP) to cast off, with the exception of a shield, which requires 3 AP.
+: '''Round 1:''' The immediate effect of the armour's warming is noticable.  Recipients are compelled to drop any metal objects they're holding, and retreat from metal fixtures such as gates, pumps, lattices and iron doors.  Any physical contact with the heated metal causes '''1-3 damage'''.  This includes a helmet or shield, along with objects worn about the body, such as eye-glasses, jewellery, bracers and so on.  Each such object requires 1 action point (AP) to cast off, with the exception of a shield, which requires 3 AP.
-:: A helmet may be cast off in one round, but victims trying to [[Action Points#Armour the Body|remove armour]] will find it takes too long (12 AP per point of protection).  Using one's hands will result in a loss of hit points.  Using leather guantlets lowers the hit points lost to '''1-2'''.  Similarly, attempting to cool the armour by leaping into water or snow also similarly reduces damage.  Padded armour protects the wearer of armour for this round only.
+:: A helmet may be cast off in one round, but victims trying to [[Action Points#Armour the Body|remove armour]] will find it takes too long (12 AP per point of protection).  Using one's hands will result in a loss of [[Hit Points|hit points]].  Using leather guantlets lowers the hit points lost to '''1-2'''.  Similarly, attempting to cool the armour by leaping into water or snow also similarly reduces damage.  Padded chausses and hauberk protects the wearer of armour for this round only.
-: '''Round 2:'''
+: '''Round 2:''' Recipients still in contact with metal suffer '''1-6 damage''' this round; 1-4 if wearing metal armour atop padded chausses and hauberk.  Creatures made of metal, or which have metal as an integral part of their structure suffer 2-8 damage this round.  Those who are [[Stun Lock|stunned]] by this damage must make a [[Paralysation|saving throw vs. paralysation]] or fall [[Helpless Defenders|unconscious]]; damage continues to accrue in subsequent rounds.
+Thereafter, the effect ends and affected metal cools quickly.  No further damage is suffered.  Those who have undergone the ordeal must make a [[Morale#Boldness Checks|morale boldness check]] or else take flight; this may result in other unaffected persons making [[Morale#Panic Checks|panic checks]].
 == Defense Against ==

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 '''Heat metal''' is a spell that induces extreme heat in any metal object, regardless of whether it conducts heat or not.  This can compel individuals holding or wearing metal items to either release them or remove them from therir person, or else face [[Damage (hit points)|damage]] from the intense heat.  For those wearing metal [[Armour List|armor]], it's often impossible to remove it within the spell's duration, rendering them especially susceptible to its effects.
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 | name = Heat Metal
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 | level = [[Druid 2nd Level Spells|druid (2nd)]]
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 [[Padded Armour|Padded]] [[Chausses & Hauberk|chausses and hauberks]] provide a degree of protection against the spell, as these are worn under metal armour.  This allows experienced combatants to endure the spell's effects without facing life-threatening damage.  However, individuals with less training or experience may react with panic when subjected to the intense heat, attempting to hastily remove their armour.  Unfortunately, this panicked action can lead to suffering a fatal amount of damage from the spell's effects.

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-Some protection is offered against metal armour by [[Padded Armour|padded]] [[Chausses & Hauberk|chausses and hauberks]], so that with experienced combatants, the damage isn't life threatening; however, less trained persons are apt to panic, trying to pull the armour off and in the process suffering a fatal number of [[Hit Points|hit points]].  "Metal armour" includes [[Studded Leather (armour)|studded leather]], [[Ring Mail (armour)|ring]], [[Scale Mail (armour)|scale]], [[Chain Mail (armour)|chain]], [[Banded Mail (armour)|banded]], [[Splinted Mail (armour)|splinted]] and [[Plate Mail & Armour|plate armours]] — though the damage accruing to studded leather is half that of other types.
+[[Padded Armour|Padded]] [[Chausses & Hauberk|chausses and hauberks]] provide a degree of protection against the spell, as these are worn under metal armour.  This allows experienced combatants to endure the spell's effects without facing life-threatening damage.  However, individuals with less training or experience may react with panic when subjected to the intense heat, attempting to hastily remove their armour.  Unfortunately, this panicked action can lead to suffering a fatal amount of damage from the spell's effects.
-The caster selects which combat hexes are touched by the spell, within the spell range.  Once the spell is [[Spellcasting|discharged]], the acted upon metal continues to heat up, even if it's removed from its hex of origin — an important detail, as the spell's intensity takes place over five rounds.
+"Metal armour" includes [[Studded Leather (armour)|studded leather]], [[Ring Mail (armour)|ring]], [[Scale Mail (armour)|scale]], [[Chain Mail (armour)|chain]], [[Banded Mail (armour)|banded]], [[Splinted Mail (armour)|splinted]] and [[Plate Mail & Armour|plate armours]].  Damage accruing to studded leather is half that of other types.
 Creatures with [[Natural Abilities|fire-based abilities]] and [[Immunity to Fire|immunity to fire]] are unaffected by the spell.
 == Effects over Time ==