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In the deserts of Milloo | In the deserts of Milloo – thrive a sand dwelling human culture, fanatically <br>loyal to their one god. | ||
<br>The holy warriors of this land (Magi) are usually equipped with staves of <br>fire and lightning. | <br>The holy warriors of this land (Magi) are usually equipped with staves of <br>fire and lightning. | ||
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An elegantly carved wooden staff with a dragonhead on one end and an eagle's <br>on the other. It measures 6 foot in length with a 2½-inch diameter. | An elegantly carved wooden staff with a dragonhead on one end and an eagle's <br>on the other. It measures 6 foot in length with a 2½-inch diameter. | ||
For physical combat | For physical combat – this is a quarterstaff. | ||
<br>An adept can use this staff to cast Rank 5 Dragon Flames (BC 35%) or <br>Lightning Bolt (BC 85%) twice a day (four uses from midnight to midnight) | <br>An adept can use this staff to cast Rank 5 Dragon Flames (BC 35%) or <br>Lightning Bolt (BC 85%) twice a day (four uses from midnight to midnight) | ||
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<br>The activation is a small prayer in the desert people's tongue. The <br>prayers are different for each spell effect. It does not actually matter <br>which end is pointed as long as the prayer is correct. | <br>The activation is a small prayer in the desert people's tongue. The <br>prayers are different for each spell effect. It does not actually matter <br>which end is pointed as long as the prayer is correct. | ||
<b>There are some cumulating modifiers | <b>There are some cumulating modifiers – </b> | ||
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!On/Off Milloo || +/-5% | !On/Off Milloo || +/-5% | ||
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!Pacted to | !Pacted to 'The God' || +10% | ||
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!Pacted to any other || -5% | !Pacted to any other || -5% | ||
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They are also likely to draw the attention of the god. | They are also likely to draw the attention of the god. | ||
GM: Roll percentile | GM: Roll percentile – | ||
* On 1% an agent of the god will appear before the adept.<br> The reaction of the agent will be suitable to the disposition of the adept. <br>So a friend of the god will be blessed/aided and an enemy will be attacked. | * On 1% an agent of the god will appear before the adept.<br> The reaction of the agent will be suitable to the disposition of the adept. <br>So a friend of the god will be blessed/aided and an enemy will be attacked. | ||
* On 2 | * On 2 – 5% bless/curse the adept with a Lesser Enchantment<br> effect of 5% for D10 days as appropriate to the adept's disposition. | ||
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Latest revision as of 19:50, 8 February 2024
An item recovered from the deserts of Milloo
Elemental Lance of the Magi
Spring 802
In the deserts of Milloo – thrive a sand dwelling human culture, fanatically
loyal to their one god.
The holy warriors of this land (Magi) are usually equipped with staves of
fire and lightning.
This is one of these weapons...
An elegantly carved wooden staff with a dragonhead on one end and an eagle's
on the other. It measures 6 foot in length with a 2½-inch diameter.
For physical combat – this is a quarterstaff.
An adept can use this staff to cast Rank 5 Dragon Flames (BC 35%) or
Lightning Bolt (BC 85%) twice a day (four uses from midnight to midnight)
The activation is a small prayer in the desert people's tongue. The
prayers are different for each spell effect. It does not actually matter
which end is pointed as long as the prayer is correct.
There are some cumulating modifiers –
| Situation | Modifier ! |
|---|---|
| On/Off Milloo | +/-5% |
| Pacted to 'The God' | +10% |
| Pacted to any other | -5% |
| Fire or Air Mage | +5% |
| Water or Earth Mage | -5% |
Extreme failure or sucsess.
Backfires will affect the adept as per the standard table.
Double & Triple effects are counted as more damage.
They are also likely to draw the attention of the god.
GM: Roll percentile –
- On 1% an agent of the god will appear before the adept.
The reaction of the agent will be suitable to the disposition of the adept.
So a friend of the god will be blessed/aided and an enemy will be attacked. - On 2 – 5% bless/curse the adept with a Lesser Enchantment
effect of 5% for D10 days as appropriate to the adept's disposition.
| Spell Descriptions (from the DQ Rules 2001) | |
| Lightning Bolt (S-10) | Dragon Flames (S-2) |
| Range: 60 feet | Range: Special |
| Duration: Immediate | Duration: Immediate |
| Experience Multiple: 225 | Experience Multiple: 500 |
| Base Chance: 30% | Base Chance: 10% |
| Resist: Active, Passive | Resist: Passive |
| Storage: Investment, Ward, Magical Trap | Storage: Investment |
| Target: Entity, Object | Target: Area |
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Effects: The Adept may throw a single bolt of lightning
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Effects: The Adept may breath magical fire like a
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Guild Value 35,000 sp mailto:gordon@karakakat.co.nz
