Preserve (spell) - Revision history

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 The spell may be applied repeatedly, allowing a caster to build a sustained reserve. Over successive days, even a caster of modest experience may preserve a considerable quantity of provisions, amounting to hundreds of cubic feet over the course of a month. With multiple casters, it becomes possible to maintain the supply needs of large groups, including military forces or extended expeditions.
-The effect is limited strictly to substances recognised as food. It does not extend to other organic matter, such as severed limbs or corpses, nor to substances that fall outside ordinary sustenance. The products of the spells [[Firewater (spell)|firewater]], [[Grease (spell)|grease]] or alchemical preparations like [[Lamp Oil|lamp oil]] and four-thieves vinegar are unaffected, as are compounds intended for non-nutritional purposes. The spell preserves nourishment, not matter in general.
+The effect is limited strictly to substances recognised as food. It does not extend to other organic matter, such as severed limbs or corpses, nor to substances that fall outside ordinary sustenance. The products of the spells [[Firewater (spell)|firewater]], [[Grease (spell)|grease]] or alchemical preparations like [[Lamp Oil|lamp oil]] and [[Equipment Notes|four-thieves vinegar]] are unaffected, as are compounds intended for non-nutritional purposes. The spell preserves nourishment, not matter in general.
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	'''Preserve''' is a spell that arrests the natural decay of organic edibles, maintaining them in the exact condition they possessed at the moment the spell was cast. [[Food\|Foods]] remain fresh, wholesome and intact, as though newly [[Farming (sage ability)\|harvested]], prepared or [[Baking (sage study)\|baked]]. Spoilage does not occur; mould, rot and infestation are entirely prevented, and insects will not approach or settle upon the affected matter. The quality of the food is fixed — it neither improves nor degrades, and processes such as ageing or fermentation are halted.		'''Preserve''' is a spell that arrests the natural decay of organic edibles, maintaining them in the exact condition they possessed at the moment the spell was cast. [[Food\|Foods]] remain fresh, wholesome and intact, as though newly [[Farming (sage ability)\|harvested]], prepared or [[Baking (sage study)\|baked]]. Spoilage does not occur; mould, rot and infestation are entirely prevented, and insects will not approach or settle upon the affected matter. The quality of the food is fixed — it neither improves nor degrades, and processes such as ageing or fermentation are halted.

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 The spell may be applied repeatedly, allowing a caster to build a sustained reserve. Over successive days, even a caster of modest experience may preserve a considerable quantity of provisions, amounting to hundreds of cubic feet over the course of a month. With multiple casters, it becomes possible to maintain the supply needs of large groups, including military forces or extended expeditions.
-The effect is limited strictly to substances recognised as food. It does not extend to other organic matter, such as severed limbs or corpses, nor to substances that fall outside ordinary sustenance. The products of [[Firewater (spell)|firewater]], [[Grease (spell)|grease]] or [[Lamp Oil|lamp oil]] and similar alchemical preparations are unaffected, as are compounds intended for non-nutritional purposes. The spell preserves nourishment, not matter in general.
+The effect is limited strictly to substances recognised as food. It does not extend to other organic matter, such as severed limbs or corpses, nor to substances that fall outside ordinary sustenance. The products of the spells [[Firewater (spell)|firewater]], [[Grease (spell)|grease]] or alchemical preparations like [[Lamp Oil|lamp oil]] and four-thieves vinegar are unaffected, as are compounds intended for non-nutritional purposes. The spell preserves nourishment, not matter in general.
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-'''Preserve''' affects organic edibles of every kind, causing them to remain fresh and whole as though just harvested, cooked or baked.  Affected food won't rot or be touched by insects — and though it won't improve or ferment over time, it maintains whatever quality it had when the spell was cast.
+'''Preserve''' is a spell that arrests the natural decay of organic edibles, maintaining them in the exact condition they possessed at the moment the spell was cast. [[Food|Foods]] remain fresh, wholesome and intact, as though newly [[Farming (sage ability)|harvested]], prepared or [[Baking (sage study)|baked]]. Spoilage does not occur; mould, rot and infestation are entirely prevented, and insects will not approach or settle upon the affected matter. The quality of the food is fixed — it neither improves nor degrades, and processes such as ageing or fermentation are halted.
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 | range = touch
 | duration = one month
-| area of effect = 1 [[Measurements|cub.ft.]] per [[Experience Level|level]]
+| area of effect = 1 cub.ft. per [[Experience Level|level]]
 | casting time = 1 [[Combat Round|round]]
 | save = none
 | level = [[Mage 2nd Level Spells|mage (2nd)]]
 }}
-Additionally, hot or cold foods retain their temperature after the spell is cast, so that tea continues to steam, a pot of soup goes on simmering, a block of ice remains frozen and so on.  Foods also retain their smell.  Such items won't give out their heat, however, so they can be handled easily as if their temperature matched the ambient circumstances.  Individuals who eat the food will feel its warming or cooling effects.
+Scent is likewise preserved. Aromas neither dissipate nor intensify, remaining constant for as long as the spell endures. This can make preserved food conspicuous in close quarters, as its smell does not fade with time.
-The spell may be cast upon food each day, so that even a mid-level caster may preserve hundreds of cubic feet of food over the space of a month.  Several casters may potentially feed a small army.
+The spell may be applied repeatedly, allowing a caster to build a sustained reserve. Over successive days, even a caster of modest experience may preserve a considerable quantity of provisions, amounting to hundreds of cubic feet over the course of a month. With multiple casters, it becomes possible to maintain the supply needs of large groups, including military forces or extended expeditions.
-However, while the spell preserves food, it won't preserve things that are non-foods, such as a severed limb or a dead body, the products of [[Firewater (spell)|firewater]] or [[Grease (spell)|grease]], or alchemical concoctions.
+The effect is limited strictly to substances recognised as food. It does not extend to other organic matter, such as severed limbs or corpses, nor to substances that fall outside ordinary sustenance. The products of [[Firewater (spell)|firewater]], [[Grease (spell)|grease]] or [[Lamp Oil|lamp oil]] and similar alchemical preparations are unaffected, as are compounds intended for non-nutritional purposes. The spell preserves nourishment, not matter in general.
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 Additionally, hot or cold foods retain their temperature after the spell is cast, so that tea continues to steam, a pot of soup goes on simmering, a block of ice remains frozen and so on.  Foods also retain their smell.  Such items won't give out their heat, however, so they can be handled easily as if their temperature matched the ambient circumstances.  Individuals who eat the food will feel its warming or cooling effects.
-The spell may be cast upon food each day, so that even a mid-level caster may preserve hundreds of cubic feet of food over the space of a month.  However, while the spell preserves food, it won't preserve things that are non-foods, such as a severed limb or a dead body, the products of [[Firewater (spell)|firewater]] or [[Grease (spell)|grease]], or alchemical concoctions.
+The spell may be cast upon food each day, so that even a mid-level caster may preserve hundreds of cubic feet of food over the space of a month.  Several casters may potentially feed a small army.
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		+	\| name = Preserve
		+	\| range = touch
		+	\| duration = 1 cub.ft. per [[Experience Level\|level]]
		+	\| area of effect = 1 "arrow"
		+	\| casting time = 1 [[Combat Round\|round]]
		+	\| save = none
		+	\| level = [[Mage 2nd Level Spells\|mage (2nd)]]
		+	}}