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- | ====== Spellcasting Mishaps ====== | + | ====== |
- | + | When an arcane spell has been cast, it often brings with it the unintended consequences of toying with forces beyond the spellcaster' | |
- | ===== Arcane Spellcasting Mishaps ===== | + | |
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- | When an arcane spell has been cast, it often brings with it the unintended consequences of toying with forces beyond the spellcaster' | + | |
==== Generic Magical Mishap Table ==== | ==== Generic Magical Mishap Table ==== | ||
^D20 Roll^Mishap Effect^ | ^D20 Roll^Mishap Effect^ | ||
- | |1|Magical backlash! Caster takes 1d6/spell level force damage| | + | |1|Magical backlash! Caster takes 1D6/spell level force damage| |
|2-3|All non-magical metal within 5' melts or takes 1 point of [[durability]] damage| | |2-3|All non-magical metal within 5' melts or takes 1 point of [[durability]] damage| | ||
|4-5|Orb of darkness surrounds the party for one fight| | |4-5|Orb of darkness surrounds the party for one fight| | ||
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|10-11|The spell affects the wrong target| | |10-11|The spell affects the wrong target| | ||
|12-13|The spell creates significant collateral damage| | |12-13|The spell creates significant collateral damage| | ||
- | |14-16|The caster is [[conditions# | + | |14-16|The caster is [[conditions# |
- | |17-19|The caster gains a level of [[stress|exhaustion]], CON check to resist| | + | |17-19|The caster gains a level of [[stress|Exhaustion]], CON check to resist| |
|20| A different, random spell is cast| | |20| A different, random spell is cast| | ||
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==== Abjuration Magical Mishap Table ==== | ==== Abjuration Magical Mishap Table ==== | ||
^D20 Roll^Mishap Effect^ | ^D20 Roll^Mishap Effect^ | ||
- | |1|Magical backlash! Caster takes 1d4/spell level force damage| | + | |1|Magical backlash! Caster takes 1D4/spell level force damage| |
|2|The caster is cursed to permanently take 1 point of force damage, each time they cast a spell in the future| | |2|The caster is cursed to permanently take 1 point of force damage, each time they cast a spell in the future| | ||
- | |3|The caster or a random ally is entombed alive in a crystal of pure magical force, effectively [[conditions# | + | |3|The caster or a random ally is entombed alive in a crystal of pure magical force, effectively [[conditions# |
- | |4|The legs and torso of everyone within 10' of the caster are locked solid by an unyielding force [[conditions# | + | |4|The legs and torso of everyone within 10' of the caster are locked solid by an unyielding force [[conditions# |
- | |5|The spellcaster' | + | |5|The spellcaster' |
|6|The caster draws the attention of a vengeful demon, who will possess a body and attempt to assassinate the caster sometime in the near future| | |6|The caster draws the attention of a vengeful demon, who will possess a body and attempt to assassinate the caster sometime in the near future| | ||
- | |7|The caster sees everyone as a decaying corpse, immediately gaining a level of [[stress]] and requiring a WIS check to communicate with any ally or else they gain additional levels of [[stress]] until the effect ends after 1D6 hours| | + | |7|The caster sees everyone as a decaying corpse, immediately gaining a level of [[Stress]] and requiring a WIS check to communicate with any ally or else they gain additional levels of stress until the effect ends after 1D6 hours| |
|8-9|All within 15' of the spellcaster loses the ability to speak or hear anything for the next minute, instead only hearing noises like breaking glass| | |8-9|All within 15' of the spellcaster loses the ability to speak or hear anything for the next minute, instead only hearing noises like breaking glass| | ||
|10-11|The spellcaster magically gains +6 temporary hit points| | |10-11|The spellcaster magically gains +6 temporary hit points| | ||
|12-13|The spell affects the wrong target, perhaps helping an enemy rather than allies| | |12-13|The spell affects the wrong target, perhaps helping an enemy rather than allies| | ||
- | |14-15|The caster is [[conditions# | + | |14-15|The caster is [[conditions# |
- | |16-17|The caster is [[conditions# | + | |16-17|The caster is [[conditions# |
- | |18-19| The caster gains a level of [[stress|exhaustion]] from fighting against the order of the universe| | + | |18-19| The caster gains a level of [[stress|Exhaustion]] from fighting against the order of the universe| |
|20| A different, random spell Abjuration spell is cast| | |20| A different, random spell Abjuration spell is cast| | ||
==== Curses Magical Mishap Table ==== | ==== Curses Magical Mishap Table ==== | ||
^D20 Roll^Mishap Effect^ | ^D20 Roll^Mishap Effect^ | ||
- | |1|Magical backlash! Caster takes 1dX/spell level XXXXXX | + | |1|Magical backlash! Caster takes 1D6/spell level necrotic |
- | |2|The caster is cursed badly| | + | |2|The caster's soul is stolen by the spirits of the land, preventing the spellcaster from casting any spells until they and their allies recover the soul by doing a favor for the spirit| |
- | |3|The caster is cursed | + | |3|The caster is cursed |
- | |4|The caster' | + | |4|Unbeknownst to the caster, one of their allies |
- | |5|The caster' | + | |5|All the caster' |
- | |6|The caster & allies | + | |6|Anyone who does a paid service for the spellcaster or their allies |
- | |7|THE WEIRD ONE| | + | |7|The spellcaster' |
- | |8-9|The environment is changed somehow| | + | |8-9|A thick, choking fog covers the entire battlefield/ |
- | |10-11|Something different but generally helpful happens| | + | |10-11|On their next round, an ally of your choice may make an extra melee attack using a quick action and moves 10' faster| |
- | |12-13|The spell hits the wrong target| | + | |12-13|The spell affects |
- | |14-15|The caster is | + | |14-15|The caster is |
- | |16-17|The caster is [[conditions# | + | |16-17|The caster is [[conditions# |
- | |18-19| The caster gains a level of [[stress]] or [[stress|exhaustion]]| | + | |18-19|The caster gains a level of [[Stress]]| |
- | |20| A different, random | + | |20| A different, random |
==== Divination Magical Mishap Table ==== | ==== Divination Magical Mishap Table ==== | ||
^D20 Roll^Mishap Effect^ | ^D20 Roll^Mishap Effect^ | ||
- | |1|Magical backlash! Caster takes 1dX/spell level XXXXXX | + | |1|Magical backlash! Caster takes 1D4/spell level psychic |
- | |2|The caster is cursed badly| | + | |2|The caster's future |
- | |3|The caster is cursed | + | |3|Despite how hard they try, the caster is cursed |
- | |4|The caster' | + | |4|All of the caster' |
- | |5|The caster' | + | |5|All the caster' |
- | |6|The caster | + | |6|The caster |
- | |7|THE WEIRD ONE| | + | |7|The caster' |
- | |8-9|The environment is changed somehow| | + | |8-9|In a 60' radius of the caster all sound and sight " |
- | |10-11|Something different but generally helpful happens| | + | |10-11|An ally gains Advantage on their next D20 roll| |
- | |12-13|The spell hits the wrong target| | + | |12-13|Unbeknownst to the caster, the spell finds the wrong target| |
- | |14-15|The caster is drained/ staggered/ poisoned/ slowed/ shaken/ fascinated/ disoriented, | + | |14-15|The caster is drained until their next safe rest| |
- | |16-17|The caster is [[conditions# | + | |16-17|The caster is [[conditions# |
- | |18-19| The caster gains a level of [[stress]] or [[stress|exhaustion]]| | + | |18-19| The caster gains a level of [[Stress]] as they learn some things that are not meant for mortals to know| |
- | |20| A different, random spell (perhaps of the same type) is cast| | + | |20| A different, random |
==== Elementalism Magical Mishap Table ==== | ==== Elementalism Magical Mishap Table ==== | ||
^D20 Roll^Mishap Effect^ | ^D20 Roll^Mishap Effect^ | ||
- | |1|Magical backlash! Caster takes 1dX/spell level XXXXXX | + | |1|Magical backlash! Caster takes 1d8/spell level fire/ |
- | |2|The caster | + | |2|The |
- | |3|The caster is cursed | + | |3|The caster is cursed |
- | |4|The caster' | + | |4|Everyone within 30' including the caster |
- | |5|The caster' | + | |5|The caster' |
- | |6|The caster | + | |6|The |
- | |7|THE WEIRD ONE| | + | |7|An immense celestial object tumbles from the heavens slowing as it approaches and hovering 100 feet above the point where the spell failed this perfect sphere of obsidian is 20' across and will detonate causing fires, earthquakes, |
- | |8-9|The | + | |8-9|The |
- | |10-11|Something different but generally helpful happens| | + | |10-11|One target of the spellcasters choice takes 1D6 fire, |
|12-13|The spell hits the wrong target| | |12-13|The spell hits the wrong target| | ||
- | |14-15|The caster is | + | |14-15|The caster is staggered until their next safe rest| |
- | |16-17|The caster is [[conditions# | + | |16-17|The caster is [[conditions# |
- | |18-19| The caster gains a level of [[stress]] or [[stress|exhaustion]]| | + | |18-19| The caster gains a level of [[stress|Exhaustion]]| |
- | |20| A different, random spell (perhaps of the same type) is cast| | + | |20| A different, random |
==== Goety Magical Mishap Table ==== | ==== Goety Magical Mishap Table ==== | ||
^D20 Roll^Mishap Effect^ | ^D20 Roll^Mishap Effect^ | ||
- | |1|Magical backlash! Caster takes 1dX/spell level XXXXXX | + | |1|Magical backlash! Caster takes 1D6/spell level necrotic/ |
- | |2|The caster is cursed badly| | + | |2|The caster is [[conditions# |
- | |3|The caster is cursed | + | |3|The caster is bound to a demon, automatically suffering a level of corruption and forever |
- | |4|The caster' | + | |4|The caster |
- | |5|The caster' | + | |5|The caster' |
- | |6|The caster | + | |6|Corruptor demons flash into existence and fill the area for a moment, forcing the caster |
- | |7|THE WEIRD ONE| | + | |7|The caster is [[conditions# |
- | |8-9|The | + | |8-9|The |
- | |10-11|Something different but generally helpful happens| | + | |10-11|The spellcaster unexpectedly gains the service of a Diabolus demon for 10 minutes or until it has fulfilled the spellcaster' |
- | |12-13|The spell hits the wrong target| | + | |12-13|The spell hits the wrong target, or something wrong is summoned| |
- | |14-15|The caster is | + | |14-15|The caster is slowed until their next safe rest| |
- | |16-17|The caster is [[conditions# | + | |16-17|The caster is [[conditions# |
- | |18-19| The caster gains a level of [[stress]] or [[stress|exhaustion]]| | + | |18-19| The caster |
- | |20| A different, random spell (perhaps of the same type) is cast| | + | |20| A different, random |
==== Hypnosis Magical Mishap Table ==== | ==== Hypnosis Magical Mishap Table ==== | ||
^D20 Roll^Mishap Effect^ | ^D20 Roll^Mishap Effect^ | ||
- | |1|Magical backlash! Caster takes 1dX/spell level XXXXXX | + | |1|Magical backlash! Caster takes 1D6/spell level psychic |
- | |2|The caster is cursed | + | |2|The caster is cursed |
- | |3|The caster | + | |3|The caster |
- | |4|The caster's allies | + | |4|The caster |
- | |5|The caster' | + | |5|All of the caster' |
- | |6|The caster & allies will have a new enemy in the future| | + | |6|A malevolent demon with a distinctive personality slips into the spellcaster' |
- | |7|THE WEIRD ONE| | + | |7|The spell caster is cursed to no longer feel or recognize in others one major emotion chosen randomly by the GM such as fear, anger, excitement, sadness, happiness, or love| |
- | |8-9|The environment is changed somehow| | + | |8-9|A cloud of multicolored mist appears in a radius of 30' from the point where the caster' |
- | |10-11|Something different but generally helpful happens| | + | |10-11|Any sentient non-allies within 60' are immediately [[conditions|Shaken]] |
- | |12-13|The spell hits the wrong target| | + | |12-13|The spell affects |
- | |14-15|The caster is | + | |14-15|The caster is |
- | |16-17|The caster is [[conditions# | + | |16-17|The caster is [[conditions# |
- | |18-19| The caster gains a level of [[stress]] or [[stress|exhaustion]]| | + | |18-19| The caster gains a level of [[Stress]]| |
- | |20| A different, random spell (perhaps of the same type) is cast| | + | |20| A different, random |
==== Illusion Magical Mishap Table ==== | ==== Illusion Magical Mishap Table ==== | ||
^D20 Roll^Mishap Effect^ | ^D20 Roll^Mishap Effect^ | ||
- | |1|Magical backlash! Caster takes 1dX/spell level XXXXXX | + | |1|Magical backlash! Caster takes 1D4/spell level psychic |
- | |2|The caster is cursed | + | |2|The caster is cursed |
- | |3|The caster is cursed | + | |3|The caster is cursed |
- | |4|The caster' | + | |4|The caster' |
- | |5|The caster' | + | |5|All the caster' |
- | |6|The caster & allies will have a new enemy in the future| | + | |6|An exact duplicate of the spellcaster is created somewhere |
- | |7|THE WEIRD ONE| | + | |7|The spellcaster is [[conditions|Staggered]] for 1D6 rounds as they explosively excrete rainbow colored feces| |
- | |8-9|The environment is changed somehow| | + | |8-9|A cloud of multicolored mist appears in a radius of 30' from the point where the caster' |
- | |10-11|Something different but generally helpful happens| | + | |10-11|All creatures with less HD than the spellcaster within 30' automatically fall [[conditions# |
- | |12-13|The spell hits the wrong target| | + | |12-13|The spell affects |
- | |14-15|The caster is drained/ staggered/ poisoned/ slowed/ shaken/ fascinated/ disoriented, until their next safe rest| | + | |14-15|The caster is drained, until their next safe rest| |
- | |16-17|The caster is [[conditions# | + | |16-17|The caster is [[conditions# |
- | |18-19| The caster gains a level of [[stress]] or [[stress|exhaustion]]| | + | |18-19| The caster gains a level of [[stress|Exhaustion]]| |
- | |20| A different, random spell (perhaps of the same type) is cast| | + | |20| A different, random |
==== Necromancy Magical Mishap Table ==== | ==== Necromancy Magical Mishap Table ==== | ||
^D20 Roll^Mishap Effect^ | ^D20 Roll^Mishap Effect^ | ||
- | |1|Magical backlash! Caster takes 1dX/spell level XXXXXX | + | |1|Magical backlash! Caster takes 1D6/spell level necrotic |
- | |2|The | + | |2|The |
- | |3|The caster is cursed | + | |3|Whenever the spellcaster casts any spell in the future, they are cursed to inflict 2 points of necromantic damage on every mortal being friend and foe alike within 30'| |
- | |4|The caster' | + | |4|The |
- | |5|The caster' | + | |5|All the caster' |
- | |6|The caster | + | |6|The caster |
- | |7|THE WEIRD ONE| | + | |7|The spellcaster is cursed in that their reflection is always that of an undead revenant| |
- | |8-9|The environment is changed somehow| | + | |8-9|All non-magical vegetation within a one-mile radius withers and dies| |
- | |10-11|Something different | + | |10-11|The spellcaster takes 1D6 necrotic |
- | |12-13|The spell hits the wrong target| | + | |12-13|The spell affects |
- | |14-15|The caster is | + | |14-15|The caster is |
- | |16-17|The caster is [[conditions# | + | |16-17|The caster is [[conditions# |
- | |18-19| The caster gains a level of [[stress]] or [[stress|exhaustion]]| | + | |18-19| The caster gains a level of [[Stress]]| |
- | |20| A different, random spell (perhaps of the same type) is cast| | + | |20| A different, random |
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^D20 Roll^Mishap Effect^ | ^D20 Roll^Mishap Effect^ | ||
- | |1|Magical backlash! Caster takes 1d6/spell level psychic damage| | + | |1|Magical backlash! Caster takes 1D6/spell level psychic damage| |
|2|The spellcaster is cursed to have mischievous spirits begin to follow them around, animating their mundane equipment and possessions| | |2|The spellcaster is cursed to have mischievous spirits begin to follow them around, animating their mundane equipment and possessions| | ||
|3|The caster' | |3|The caster' | ||
|4|The caster is cursed never to lie, instead choking out a putrescent flem-like paste from their mouth whenever they try to tell a falsehood| | |4|The caster is cursed never to lie, instead choking out a putrescent flem-like paste from their mouth whenever they try to tell a falsehood| | ||
- | |5|All the caster' | + | |5|All the caster' |
|6|The caster attracts the attention of a powerful malevolent spirit who schemes to take possession of the caster' | |6|The caster attracts the attention of a powerful malevolent spirit who schemes to take possession of the caster' | ||
- | |7|The caster' | + | |7|The caster' |
- | |8-9|A thunderous light and sound echoes through the spirit world, filling an 30' radius area around the spellcaster with roiling spiritual energy cutting any movement in half and making all in the area [[[[conditions# | + | |8-9|A thunderous light and sound echoes through the spirit world, filling an 30' radius area around the spellcaster with roiling spiritual energy cutting any movement in half and making all in the area [[[[conditions# |
- | |10-11|For the next minute, the spellcaster can see any invisible creatures| | + | |10-11|For the next minute, the spellcaster can see any invisible |
|12-13|The spell affects the wrong target, perhaps harming allies rather than enemies| | |12-13|The spell affects the wrong target, perhaps harming allies rather than enemies| | ||
- | |14-15|The caster is [[conditions# | + | |14-15|The caster is [[conditions# |
- | |16-17|The caster is [[conditions# | + | |16-17|The caster is [[conditions# |
- | |18-19| The caster gains a level of [[stress]] as they catch themselves peering too deep into the infinite of the spirit realm, WIS check to resist| | + | |18-19| The caster gains a level of [[Sstress]] as they catch themselves peering too deep into the infinite of the spirit realm| |
|20| A different, random spiritualism spell is cast| | |20| A different, random spiritualism spell is cast| | ||
- | ===== Divine Spellcasting Mishaps ===== | + | ====== Divine Spellcasting Mishaps |
+ | ^D20 Roll^Mishap Effect^ | ||
+ | |1|Magical backlash! Caster takes 1D6/spell level radiant damage| | ||
+ | |2|The spellcaster may not cast any more spells until they have done appropriate penance (e.g. taking communion or giving confession)| | ||
+ | |3|The caster is regularly visited by an angel or saint who continually checks up on them, second guessing their choices and quoting scripture until they complete a boon for the celestial being| | ||
+ | |4|The fire of the Lord falls inappropriately, | ||
+ | |5|The caster' | ||
+ | |6|The spellcasting attracts the interest of a denizen of the realm of light who wants a favor; reroll the spell check but the spellcaster must complete a boon for the angel| | ||
+ | |7|The spellcaster succumbs to the temptation of a demon, believing that they are accepting the help of heaven; They immediately gain a point of [[corruption]] (perhaps without knowing it) and they may reroll their spell check if they complete a boon for the fake angel which seems godly, but is actually aimed at an evil outcome| | ||
+ | |8-9|The earth in a 30' radius from the point the spell was cast cracks and buckles, crumbling into rough terrain| | ||
+ | |10-11|A random hurt ally, or the spellcaster themselves heals two hit points per spell level| | ||
+ | |12-13|The spell affects the wrong target| | ||
+ | |14-15|The caster is [[conditions# | ||
+ | |16-17|The caster is [[conditions# | ||
+ | |18-19| The caster gains a level of [[stress|Exhaustion]]| | ||
+ | |20| A different, random similar spell is cast| | ||
+ | ====== Mishap Outline ====== | ||
- | + | A mishap table follows | |
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- | ==== Mishap Table Template ==== | + | |
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- | //I've got some different ideas here for divine spellcasting mishaps. --AHS// | + | |
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- | * A temporary hole opens up between | + | |
- | * The spellcasting attracts the interest of a denizen of the second world | + | |
- | * The spellcasting attracts the interest of a denizen of the realm of light who wants a favor; reroll the spell check but the spellcaster must complete a boon for the angel | + | |
- | * The spellcasting attracts the interest of a spirit that only they can perceive who attacks/ | + | |
- | * The fire of the Lord falls inappropriately, | + | |
^D20 Roll^Mishap Effect^ | ^D20 Roll^Mishap Effect^ | ||
- | |1|Magical backlash! Caster takes 1dX/spell level XXXXXX damage| | + | |1|Magical backlash! Caster takes 1DX/spell level XXXXXX damage| |
|2|The caster is cursed badly| | |2|The caster is cursed badly| | ||
|3|The caster is cursed in an annoying way| | |3|The caster is cursed in an annoying way| | ||
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|7|THE WEIRD ONE| | |7|THE WEIRD ONE| | ||
|8-9|The environment is changed somehow| | |8-9|The environment is changed somehow| | ||
- | |10-11|Something different but generally helpful happens| | + | |10-11|Something different but generally |
|12-13|The spell hits the wrong target| | |12-13|The spell hits the wrong target| | ||
|14-15|The caster is drained/ staggered/ poisoned/ slowed/ shaken/ fascinated/ disoriented, | |14-15|The caster is drained/ staggered/ poisoned/ slowed/ shaken/ fascinated/ disoriented, | ||
- | |16-17|The caster is [[conditions# | + | |16-17|The caster is [[conditions# |
- | |18-19| The caster gains a level of [[stress]] or [[stress|exhaustion]]| | + | |18-19| The caster gains a level of [[Stress]] or [[stress|Exhaustion]]| |
|20| A different, random spell (perhaps of the same type) is cast| | |20| A different, random spell (perhaps of the same type) is cast| | ||
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