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Skill Domain Package
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10 Access to Domain Spells
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Divine Academic
Skill Granted Power
Real Cost: 10 Active Points: 12
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Investing
Description
The character seems to learn everything easily and be unusually competent in their undertakings.
Effect
  • Linguist Skill Enhancer
  • Jack of All Trades Skill Enhancer
  • Scholar Skill Enhancer
  • Traveler Skill Enhancer

All Only While In Good Standing With Religion (cannot be removed; -1/4)
Domain Access
Air Domain Access
Real Cost: 10 Active Points: 10
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Description
See the Dominine Magic System document for specific details about Domains.
Effect
The character has access to a set of Domain Spells that allows them to cast one (1) extra Spell per Spell Level per Day chosen from the Domains available to them.
      The Spells for this Domain are listed below. Note that some Spell Levels may have more than one Spell listed. In such a case the player or GM should select one of the listed Spells as being available for an individual character. This may be determined by the nature of the character's deific patron if the GM prefers (i.e. some patrons might grant Spell A while another patron grants Spell B at Level X).
Spell List
Record Count: 10

Enchanted Implement
Bardic Transmutation Level 0
Wizardry Transmutation Level 0
Domain Skill Level 1
Real Cost: 6 Active Points: 15
Provider: Shadowcat Source: New Content
Description
The caster temporarily enchants an implement associated with a craft that grants significant bonuses to the skill of a crafter using that implement. This is an unusual use of Skill levels purchased as a Power; GM permission may be required.
Effect
+7 with PS: Any One "Craft" Professional Skill At A Time, Chosen When Cast, 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Day (+0), Usable By Other (+1/4), Expanded Effect (Any One "Craft" Professional Skill At A Time, Chosen When Cast) (+1/4), LOS Not Required To Maintain (+1/2) (14 Active Points); OAF (Implement Associated With Craft Enhanced; -1), Gestures (-1/4), Incantations (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Epiphany
Domain Skill Level 2
Sphere Astral Level 3
Real Cost: 9 Active Points: 40
Provider: Shadowcat Source: Pocket Grimoire
Keywords
Investing
Description
The caster is mystically imbued with vast competency for up to 5 Minutes.
Effect
+5 with all non-combat Skills (40 Active Points); Extra Time (1 Turn (Post-Segment 12), -1 1/4), 1 Continuing Charge lasting 5 Minutes (-3/4), Concentration, Must Concentrate throughout use of Constant Power (1/2 DCV; -1/2), Gestures (-1/4), Incantations (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Tongues
Bardic Divination Level 3
Clerical General Level 3
Wizardry Divination Level 3
Domain Skill Level 3
Sphere Divination Level 4
Stregari Divining Level 3
Real Cost: 23 Active Points: 58
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: D&D 3e Core
Description
NOTE: It's not normally legal to reconstruct Language as a Detect. GM Permission Required.
Effect
  • Detect Spoken Words 15- (Hearing Group), Discriminatory, Analyze, Transmit, Sense Affected As Another Sense (Hearing) (+0), 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Day (+0), Linked (Detect Written Text; -1/4), Lesser Instant Power can be used in any Phase in which greater Constant Power is in use (+1/4), Usable By Other (+1/4) (32 Active Points); Extra Time (Full Phase, Only to Activate Constant or Persistent Power, Delayed Phase, -1/2), Gestures (-1/4), Incantations (-1/4), Concentration 1/2 DCV (-1/4) (Real Cost: 14)
  • Detect Written Text 15- (Sight Group), Discriminatory, Analyze, Transmit, Sense Affected As Another Sense (Sight) (+0), 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Day (+0), Usable By Other (+1/4) (26 Active Points); Linked (Detect Speech; -1/2), Extra Time (Full Phase, Only to Activate Constant or Persistent Power, Delayed Phase, -1/2), Concentration 1/2 DCV (-1/4), Incantations (-1/4), Gestures (-1/4) (Real Cost: 9)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Aura of Mystery
Bardic Transmutation Level 2
Domain Skill Level 3
Real Cost: 15 Active Points: 44
Provider: Shadowcat Source: New Content
Keywords
Investing
Description
The caster imbues themselves or a recipient with a mystical aura of mystery that increases success at Concealment, Persuasion, Stealth, Oratory, and Feint Skills (the recipient must already have the base skill(s) to utilize). These levels must be allocated each Phase; for instance in a particular Phase the recipient might have +3 Stealth and +2 Concealment, not +5 to each. These bonus skill levels don't stack with any other levels from other sources, such as an Aid or Guidance spell.
Effect
+5 with Concealment, Persuasion, Stealth, Oratory, Feint Skills (Levels Allocated, Not Granted Across The Board), Usable By Other (+1/4), LOS Not Required To Maintain (+1/2) (44 Active Points); 1 Continuing Charge lasting 5 Minutes (-3/4), Bonuses Do Not Stack With Any Other Bonuses (-1/2), Gestures (-1/4), Incantations (-1/4), Extra Time (Full Phase, Only to Activate, -1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Legend Lore
Bardic Divination Level 4
Wizardry Divination Level 4
Domain Knowledge Level 6
Domain Skill Level 4
Stregari Divining Level 4
Real Cost: 15 Active Points: 72
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: D&D 3e Core
Description
This powerful spell magically informs the caster of the properties and lore of a Magic item. This information slowly comes to the caster over the course of about a minute of concentration. The depth and quality of the information is based upon the results of the 30- roll as modified by any penalties the GM sees fit to impose.
Effect
Detect Information about Magic Items 30-:
  • Properties / Purpose / Usage
  • Command Words
  • Creator(s)
  • Names / Types of Similar Items In Existence
  • Noteworthy Former Owners
  • Legends, Prophecies, and Rumors Related To Item

Discriminatory, Analyze, Rapid (x10) (72 Active Points); Concentration 0 DCV, Must Concentrate throughout use of Constant Power (-1), 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Minute (-1), Extra Time (1 Turn (Post-Segment 12), Only to Activate Constant or Persistent Power, Delayed Phase, -3/4), Gradual Effect 1 Minute (-1/2), Incantations (-1/4), Gestures (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Divine Insight
Domain Skill Level 5
Real Cost: 18 Active Points: 80
Provider: Shadowcat Source: New Content
Keywords
Investing
Description
The caster is mystically imbued with vast competency for up to 5 Minutes.
Effect
+10 with all non-combat Skills (80 Active Points); Extra Time (1 Turn (Post-Segment 12), -1 1/4), 1 Continuing Charge lasting 5 Minutes (-3/4), Concentration, Must Concentrate throughout use of Constant Power (1/2 DCV; -1/2), Gestures (-1/4), Incantations (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Haplessness
Domain Skill Level 6
Real Cost: 36 Active Points: 100
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Curse
Description
The caster mystically hampers and impairs a target's skillfulness for up to 6 hours.
Effect
Negative Skill Levels (-4 with Any Skill), 1 Continuing Charge lasting 6 Hours (+0), Ranged (+1/2), IPE (Fully Invisible; +1) (100 Active Points); Extra Time (Extra Phase, Only to Activate, -1/2), OIF (-1/2), Concentration (1/2 DCV; -1/4), Incantations (-1/4), Gestures (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Divine Excellence
Domain Skill Level 7
Real Cost: 27 Active Points: 120
Provider: Shadowcat Source: New Content
Keywords
Investing
Description
The caster is mystically imbued with vast competency for up to 5 Minutes.
Effect
+15 with all non-combat Skills (120 Active Points); Extra Time (1 Turn (Post-Segment 12), -1 1/4), 1 Continuing Charge lasting 5 Minutes (-3/4), Concentration, Must Concentrate throughout use of Constant Power (1/2 DCV; -1/2), Gestures (-1/4), Incantations (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

State of Grace
Domain Skill Level 8
Real Cost: 42 Active Points: 125
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Investing
Description
The caster calls upon their patron to bless up to 8 person at once with divine favor for up to one hour. The caster must be in physical contact with the recipients (and may be one of the 8 recipients of the effect) when they cast the spell, but do not have to maintain contact or LOS thereafter.
Effect
+5 Overall, LOS Not Required To Maintain (+1/2), Usable Simultaneously (up to 8 people at once; +1) (125 Active Points); OIF (Holy Symbol; -1/2), Extra Time (Full Phase, Only to Activate, Delayed Phase, -1/2), 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Hour (-1/4), Incantations (-1/4), Gestures (-1/4), Concentration (1/2 DCV; -1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Year of Haplessness
Domain Skill Level 9
Real Cost: 54 Active Points: 150
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Curse
Description
The caster mystically hampers and impairs a target's skillfulness for up to a full year.
Effect
Negative Skill Levels (-4 with Any Skill), Ranged (+1/2), IPE (Fully Invisible; +1), 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Year (+1 1/4) (150 Active Points); Extra Time (Extra Phase, Only to Activate, -1/2), OIF (-1/2), Concentration (1/2 DCV; -1/4), Incantations (-1/4), Gestures (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition