Date: Thu, 10 Mar 94 15:32:35 EST From: Steve Posivak Subject: Re: Re: Another new spell! Volunteer and Public Service Center Georgetown University I really liked EAWF, but I found some of the spells curious. I don't have the book in front of me so I'll have to paraphrase, but there is a first level spell (I think it was the first one listed and was for Templars only), which distorted the air around a spellcaster's mouth and prevented them from spellcasting with NO SAVE. Now the effect only lasts 1 rnd/lvl (if memory serves me), but an armed and armored 3rd lvl Templar, could conceivable take out a mid-level mage in that time. As a first level spell, I think that might be too much. I think it was one of those XXX of the Sorcerer Kings spells. Hey maybe it's not so bad an idea. It'll make PC spellcasters give templars the respect they deserve. Look out PCs :). Some of the Magma and Sun spells were pretty devestating, too. While we're on the subject of spells, I was looking through my Arabian Adventures handbook for Al Qadim last night. For those of you who are unfamiliar with the product, mages either specialize in one or four elements (sand, wind, sea or fire) or can be Sorcerer's with access to two elements. I thought some of their spells might be cool for DS mages. The fire and sand spells are self explanatory. The some of sea spells deal with ship navigation and could be transferrable to silt. Wind is a little tougher since there are few breezes on Athas, but is not too far-fetched because of the great sand and silt storms. My question, do you think these spells should be included for DS mages or should the elements be left the sole realm of the priests. Now before you quote to me from Dragon Kings which discourages Elemental Mages, remember that elemental spells (i.e. those dealing with Air, Earth, Fire and Water) are still available to mages on Athas and are an important part of their arsenal. It does not seem inconceivable to me that mages in Elven tribes or near the sea of silt would research similar spells. What do y'all think? -Steve *************************************************************** Georgetown University ---------------------- Washington, DC Bitnet: posivaks@guvm -------------------- ph: (202) 687-3703 Internet: posivaks@guvm.ccf.georgetown.edu - FAX:(202) 687-8940