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| + | '''Pyrotechnics''' is a spell that allows the caster to manipulate an existing fire source, which is required for the spell to function. The spell can produce one of two distinct effects, each altering the fire in a dramatic and tactical manner. The pyrotechnics consume a 5 ft. diameter fire source, extinguishing it once the spell is complete. | ||
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| − | + | The first of these produces a flashing, fiery burst of glowing, colored fireworks that lasts 1 round per caster level. At night, these bursts create a dazzling effect, potentially causing temporary [[Blindness (condition)|blindness]] to creatures within the area of effect unless they succeed in their [[Saving Throws|saving throw]]. A successful save indicates the creature has instinctively turned away from the display. Any creature in the area of effect that wishes to act must face away from the display, within a 120° arc opposite the fire source, limiting their field of vision. | |
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| + | The other produces a thick, writhing stream of smoke that rises from the fire source, forming a dome-shaped obscuring cloud that covers the area of effect, extending 20 feet high. Visibility inside the cloud is reduced to one combat hex, allowing [[Melee|hand-to-hand]] combatants to engage but with difficulty. Attacks made by creatures within the cloud suffer a -2 [[Roll to Hit|to hit]] penalty due to poor visibility. | ||
| − | + | If the obscuring smoke effect is chosen, it will fully dissipate within two rounds. During the first round after the spell ends, visibility expands to 3 combat hexes, though lingering smoke remains. By the second round, only faint traces of smoke persist, and line-of-sight returns to normal. | |
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Revision as of 16:45, 19 February 2025
Pyrotechnics is a spell that allows the caster to manipulate an existing fire source, which is required for the spell to function. The spell can produce one of two distinct effects, each altering the fire in a dramatic and tactical manner. The pyrotechnics consume a 5 ft. diameter fire source, extinguishing it once the spell is complete.
| Range | 60 ft. |
| Duration | 1 round per level |
| Area of Effect | up to 40 ft. from source; see text |
| Casting Time | 2 rounds |
| Saving Throw | negates; see below |
| Level | bard (2nd), druid (3rd) |
The first of these produces a flashing, fiery burst of glowing, colored fireworks that lasts 1 round per caster level. At night, these bursts create a dazzling effect, potentially causing temporary blindness to creatures within the area of effect unless they succeed in their saving throw. A successful save indicates the creature has instinctively turned away from the display. Any creature in the area of effect that wishes to act must face away from the display, within a 120° arc opposite the fire source, limiting their field of vision.
The other produces a thick, writhing stream of smoke that rises from the fire source, forming a dome-shaped obscuring cloud that covers the area of effect, extending 20 feet high. Visibility inside the cloud is reduced to one combat hex, allowing hand-to-hand combatants to engage but with difficulty. Attacks made by creatures within the cloud suffer a -2 to hit penalty due to poor visibility.
If the obscuring smoke effect is chosen, it will fully dissipate within two rounds. During the first round after the spell ends, visibility expands to 3 combat hexes, though lingering smoke remains. By the second round, only faint traces of smoke persist, and line-of-sight returns to normal.
