Difference between revisions of "Sciomancy (skill)"

'''Sciomancy''' is the dangerous art of channeling [[Czjetija]], the Plane of Shadow through one's own body. At considerable risk to themselves, a trained [[Sciomancer (class)|Sciomancer]] can exert control over this potent power of shadow and use it to devour their enemies. One can never be too careful when using the powers of Shadow, for reckless misuse of the power may turn them Shadowbound.

'''Sciomancy''' is the dangerous art of channeling [[Czjetija]], the Plane of Shadow through one's own body. At considerable risk to themselves, a trained [[Sciomancer (class)|Sciomancer]] can exert control over this potent power of shadow and use it to devour their enemies. One can never be too careful when using the powers of Shadow, for reckless misuse of the power may turn them Shadowbound.

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{{SkillTableRow |Channel |Inept |0 |Link yourself to the plane of Shadow. }}

{{SkillTableRow |Channel |Inept |0 |Link yourself to the plane of Shadow. }}

{{SkillTableRow |Consume |Transcendent |0 |Leave no trace behind. }}

{{SkillTableRow |Consume |Transcendent |0 |Leave no trace behind. }}

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Once you have opened a channel to that realm, you will be able to make repeated use of spells that  

Once you have opened a channel to that realm, you will be able to make repeated use of spells that  

The bearer of the Shadow Mark will find they have no need to channel Shadow, for they maintain a  

The bearer of the Shadow Mark will find they have no need to channel Shadow, for they maintain a  

constant connection to that realm.

constant connection to that realm.

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|syntax = CAST CHILL <target>

|syntax = CAST CHILL <target>

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|syntax = NIGHTSIGHT

|syntax = NIGHTSIGHT

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|syntax = CAST ENGULF <ON/OFF>

|syntax = CAST ENGULF <ON/OFF>

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|syntax = CAST HEW <target>

|syntax = CAST HEW <target>

If the shadowprice is paid, there is no equilibrium cost for this ability if it is successful.  

If the shadowprice is paid, there is no equilibrium cost for this ability if it is successful.  

Failed attempts will incur the debt as well as the equilibrium cost.

Failed attempts will incur the debt as well as the equilibrium cost.

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|syntax = CAST RUIN <target>

|syntax = CAST RUIN <target>

If all three afflictions are present, you will steal away their focus balance and cause paresis.

If all three afflictions are present, you will steal away their focus balance and cause paresis.

If the shadowprice is paid, your ruin will cause two afflictions in order instead of one. If  

If the shadowprice is paid, your ruin will cause two afflictions in order instead of one. If  

paresis is delivered in this way, no focus knock will be applied.

paresis is delivered in this way, no focus knock will be applied.

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If your victim is fully frozen when the shadeling strikes, they will be stunned and afflicted with  

If your victim is fully frozen when the shadeling strikes, they will be stunned and afflicted with  

nyctophobia.

nyctophobia.

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|syntax = CAST SCOURGE <target>

|syntax = CAST SCOURGE <target>

If all four afflictions are present on the target, they will instead be struck with a significant  

If all four afflictions are present on the target, they will instead be struck with a significant  

If the shadowprice is paid, the scourge will relapse once more five seconds later. If your intended  

If the shadowprice is paid, the scourge will relapse once more five seconds later. If your intended  

victim leaves the room in this time, however, you will be scourged instead.

victim leaves the room in this time, however, you will be scourged instead.

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successive cast of shadowprice to empower a shadow spell, the risks and rewards increase. For now,  

successive cast of shadowprice to empower a shadow spell, the risks and rewards increase. For now,  

you may call upon the shadowprice twice, and not again until the previous debts are paid.

you may call upon the shadowprice twice, and not again until the previous debts are paid.

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|syntax = CAST GLOOM <target>

|syntax = CAST GLOOM <target>

Gloom can be cured by applying epidermal to one's head, but only if unblind. When used to cure  

Gloom can be cured by applying epidermal to one's head, but only if unblind. When used to cure  

If the shadowprice is paid, this may be performed free of any equilibrium cost.

If the shadowprice is paid, this may be performed free of any equilibrium cost.

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|syntax = CAST ROT <target>

|syntax = CAST ROT <target>

1) No effect.

1) No effect.

2) Their spirit gradually atrophies, causing escalating shadow damage.

2) Their spirit gradually atrophies, causing escalating shadow damage.

5) Their body falters - the recovery time from poultices is doubled.

5) Their body falters - the recovery time from poultices is doubled.

If the shadowprice is paid, you will deliver two stacks of shaderot immediately.

If the shadowprice is paid, you will deliver two stacks of shaderot immediately.

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|syntax = CAST REPAY

|syntax = CAST REPAY

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Master Crystal while you are standing before it, and the focus can then be embedded into either a  

Master Crystal while you are standing before it, and the focus can then be embedded into either a  

Should you be wielding such an object containing a focus crystal, you will be able to control the  

Should you be wielding such an object containing a focus crystal, you will be able to control the  

Additionally, parrying an attack will charge your focus crystal with magical energy, restoring a  

Additionally, parrying an attack will charge your focus crystal with magical energy, restoring a  

portion of your mana instantly.

portion of your mana instantly.

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|syntax = CAST PURITY <ON/OFF>

|syntax = CAST PURITY <ON/OFF>

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|syntax = CAST LEECH

|syntax = CAST LEECH

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|syntax = CAST VOIDGAZE <target>

|syntax = CAST VOIDGAZE <target>

So long as the voidgaze remains uncured, they will quickly receive the following afflictions in  

So long as the voidgaze remains uncured, they will quickly receive the following afflictions in  

If the shadowprice is paid, your voidgaze will strip blindness when applied.

If the shadowprice is paid, your voidgaze will strip blindness when applied.

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|syntax = CAST MORPH <target>

|syntax = CAST MORPH <target>

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|syntax = CAST BRAND <target>

|syntax = CAST BRAND <target>

If the shadowprice is paid, your shadowbrand is applied instantly, and for slightly less  

If the shadowprice is paid, your shadowbrand is applied instantly, and for slightly less  

equilibrium.

equilibrium.

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|syntax = CAST FEVER <target>

|syntax = CAST FEVER <target>

If the shadowprice is paid, this ability is much quicker to use.

If the shadowprice is paid, this ability is much quicker to use.

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|syntax = CAST MANTLE

|syntax = CAST MANTLE

Those wearing the mantle can bear up to four shadow debts at once.

Those wearing the mantle can bear up to four shadow debts at once.

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|syntax = CAST SPHERE <target>

|syntax = CAST SPHERE <target>

If the shadowprice is paid, your shadowsphere also delivers nyctophobia, and for slightly less  

If the shadowprice is paid, your shadowsphere also delivers nyctophobia, and for slightly less  

equilibrium.

equilibrium.

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|syntax = CAST HAUNT <target>

|syntax = CAST HAUNT <target>

The haunting force will persist for a short time, but will vanish if your victim leaves your sight.

The haunting force will persist for a short time, but will vanish if your victim leaves your sight.

If the shadowprice is paid, your haunt will persist indefinitely in your presence.

If the shadowprice is paid, your haunt will persist indefinitely in your presence.

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|syntax = CAST FORGIVE

|syntax = CAST FORGIVE

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|syntax = CAST FALTER <target>

|syntax = CAST FALTER <target>

Haemophilia: Causes significant bleeding.

Haemophilia: Causes significant bleeding.

Dizziness: Causes dementia.

Dizziness: Causes dementia.

Weariness: Causes exhaustion.

Weariness: Causes exhaustion.

If the shadowprice is paid, one of these missing conditional afflictions will be applied at random  

If the shadowprice is paid, one of these missing conditional afflictions will be applied at random  

before the spell completes.

before the spell completes.

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|syntax = CAST CONSUME <target>

|syntax = CAST CONSUME <target>

darkness to begin, and such a feat requires complete concentration. Should your attempt be  

darkness to begin, and such a feat requires complete concentration. Should your attempt be  

successful, your victim will be erased from reality entirely, and any shadow debts you have drawn  

successful, your victim will be erased from reality entirely, and any shadow debts you have drawn  

may disrupt it other than your opponent leaving your presence. If this attempt fails, however, your  

may disrupt it other than your opponent leaving your presence. If this attempt fails, however, your  

own body will be consumed to repay this grave debt.

own body will be consumed to repay this grave debt.

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