Tempering Spells

Tier I

Offensive

Impact

TIER I
Body
Offensive
Reaction

Melee Attack
Cost: Strain 1, 1 MP
The Tempered puts all their considerable power into their next melee attack within this turn.

EFFECT:
On hit: Knockback [Body].

Defensive

Bones of Steel

TIER I
Body
Defensive
Duration: 1 Phase

SURECAST
Cost: Strain 2, 1 MP
The Tempered's body becomes significantly denser and more resilient, but fast movement becomes more exhausting.
The Tempered may end this spell as a Free Action during their own turn.
Combo: Skin of Bronze

EFFECT:
Wound Checks are eased by [Body].
Knockback effect is halved.
EN cost of Sprint and all movement skills (e.g., Charge) is doubled.

Skin of Bronze

TIER I
Body
Defensive
Duration: 1 Phase

SURECAST
Cost: Strain 2, 1 MP
The Tempered circulates mana through their skin, increasing their defense in exchange for lowered mobility.
The Tempered may end this spell as a Free Action during their own turn.
Combo: Bones of Steel

EFFECT:
Incoming damage is reduced by [Body].
Slowed.

Utility

Great Leap

TIER I
Body
Utility
Range: 20m
MOVEMENT
EXPERTISE 1/2/3
COMBO

SURECAST
Cost: Strain 1/2/3, 1/2/3 MP
The Tempered jumps with all their enhanced power.
Combo: Stomp

EFFECT:
Jump is eased by [CON + Body] × 1/2/3.

Heightened Senses

TIER I
Soul
Utility
Duration: 1 Phase

SURECAST
Cost: Strain 1, 1 MP
The Tempered sharpens their perception to superhuman levels.

EFFECT:
PER-MOD is increased by [Soul].

Killing Intent

TIER I
Soul
Utility
Range: 20m
EXPERTISE 1/2

DC CON vs WIL
Cost: Strain 1, 1 MP
The Tempered expands their soul to smother a target with the weight of their killing intent.

EFFECT:
Frightened / Panicked.
SAVED:
No effect. / Frightened.
SAVED+10:
No effect.

Looming Presence

TIER I
Soul
Utility
Range: 20m
CONCENTRATION

DC CON vs WIL
Cost: Strain 0, 1 MP
The Tempered focuses their intent on a single target, becoming a constant threatening presence in its mind.
The target may save against this spell at the point of casting, at the end of its turns, and whenever it takes a hit from a source other than the Tempered.

EFFECT:
Attack Actions against targets other than the Tempered have Disadvantage 1.
SAVED:
No effect.

Rally

TIER I
Soul
Utility
Range: 20m
SUPPORT

SURECAST
Cost: Strain 0, 1 MP
The Tempered gives an ally an encouraging push with their soul, urging them forward.
No effect on self.

EFFECT:
Target gains Attack Bonus [Soul]

Stomp

TIER I
Soul
Utility
Radius: 1/2/3m
EXPERTISE 1/2/3
COMBO

DC CON vs DEX
Cost: Strain 1, 1 MP
The Tempered stomps the ground with immense force, causing all creatures in the area to lose balance.
Combo: Great Leap

EFFECT:
Off-Balance.
EFFECT+10:
Prone.
SAVED:
No effect.

Toxin Purge

TIER I
Body
Utility

DC+ CON vs DC
Cost: Strain 1, 1 MP
The Tempered forces toxic substances out of their bloodstream.
Effective against Poisoned and alchemically induced status effects.

EFFECT:
Removes up to [Body] toxins.

Ritual

Bonemending

TIER I
Body
Ritual
EXPERTISE 1/2/3

RITUAL
Cost: Strain 1/2/3
Cast Time: 1 Phase
The Tempered falls into a deep trance akin to Unconsciousness while repairing the worst damage their body has suffered.
Strain from this ritual is carried over into the next Phase. Using Bonemending consecutively causes 1 point of Exhaustion per use after the first.

EFFECT:
1/2/3 severe wounds become light wounds.

Tier II

Offensive

Crush

TIER II
Body
Offensive

DC CON vs CON
Cost: Strain 1, 1 MP
The Tempered ruthlessly crushes a target they are currently grappling.

EFFECT:
[Body] × 1d6 Absolute.
SAVED:
Damage halved.
SAVED+10:
No effect.

Defensive

Steady

TIER II
Body
Reaction

SURECAST
Cost: Strain 1, 1 MP
The Tempered plants themselves firmly on the ground, steadying themselves against balance loss and involuntary displacement.

EFFECT:
Removes Off-Balance.
Knockback distance is reduced by [Body].

Utility

Command

Tier II
Soul
Utility

DC CON vs WIL
Cost: Strain 1, 1 MP
The Tempered suppresses the target's soul, forcing it to execute a command that is no longer than three words.
If the command would directly cause harm to the target's allies, it has Advantage 1 on the save, or Advantage 2 if the harm would befall the target itself.

EFFECT:
Target is forced to execute the command.
SAVED:
No effect.

Fleshmending

TIER II
Body
Utility
EXPERTISE 2/3

SURECAST
Cost: Strain 1, 1 MP
The Tempered briefly boosts their regenerative capabilities to mend their wounds.
If the effect die rolls lower than [Body], reroll once or set [Body] as the new result.

EFFECT:
Gain Regeneration 2/3.

Indomitable Body

TIER II
Body
Utility
Duration: 1 Phase

SURECAST
Cost: Strain 2, 2 MP
The Tempered circulates mana through their entire body, greatly enhancing its resilience.
Combo: Indomitable Soul

EFFECT:
Saves against physical status effects are eased by [Body].

Indomitable Soul

TIER II
Soul
Utility
Duration: 1 Phase

SURECAST
Cost: Strain 2, 2 MP
The Tempered focuses on their soul, greatly enhancing their ability to find and rectify irregularities.
Combo: Indomitable Body

EFFECT:
Saves against mental status effects are eased by [Soul].

Looming Aura

TIER II
Soul
Utility
Radius: 2m
ZONE

DC CON vs WIL
Cost: Strain 1, 2 MP
The Tempered spreads their intent throughout their surroundings, becoming nigh-impossible to ignore.
The targets may save against this spell when first entering the zone, at the start of a turn within the zone, and whenever they take a hit from a source other than the Tempered.

EFFECT:
Attack Actions against targets other than the Tempered have Disadvantage 1.
SAVED:
No effect.

Rallying Presence

TIER I
Soul
Utility
Radius: 2m
SUPPORT
CONCENTRATION

SURECAST
Cost: Strain 1, 2 MP
The Tempered gives nearby allies an encouraging push with their soul, urging them forward.
No effect on self.

EFFECT:
Targets gain Attack Bonus [Soul]

Ritual

–