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Record Count: 150

Minor Illusionary Lightning Bolt View
Wizardry Illusion
Real Cost: 3 Active Points: 15
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Shadow
Description
Shadow based magics harm opponent for a while if believed (ECV attacks succeeds)
Effect
Drain BODY 0 1/2d6, Delayed Return Rate (points return at the rate of 5 per Minute; +1/4), Area of Effect Hex: Accurate (+1/2), Ranged (+1/2), BOECV (Mental Defense applies; +1), Range Modifiers Apply (-1/4) (15 Active Points); 1 Charge (-2), Extra Time (Full Phase, Delayed Phase, -3/4), Concentration 1/2 DCV (-1/4), Gestures (-1/4), Incantations (-1/4), Requires A Magic Skill vs Spell Resistance Roll (RSR Skill is subject to Skill vs. Skill contests, No Active Point penalty to Skill Roll -1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Oloron The Magnificents Personal Makeover View
Wizardry Illusion
Real Cost: 5 Active Points: 15
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Glamer
Description
Though not a Wizard of great consequence, Oloron nevertheless stood out in any crowd thanks to his sublime mastery of high fashion, amazing good looks, and exemplary standards of personal hygiene and toiletry. Not content with what could be accomplished in these areas by mundane means, Oloron developed several spells over the course of his life to make the world a better looking place.
Effect
+20 COM, 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Day (+0), Difficult To Dispel (x4 Active Points) (+1/2) (15 Active Points); Extra Time (1 Minute, Only to Activate, Character May Take No Other Actions, -1), Concentration 0 DCV (-1/2), Incantations (-1/4), Gestures (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Oloron's Subtle Bolstering View
Wizardry Illusion
Real Cost: 5 Active Points: 15
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Glamer
Description
Though not a Wizard of great consequence, Oloron nevertheless stood out in any crowd thanks to his sublime mastery of high fashion, amazing good looks, and exemplary standards of personal hygiene and toiletry. Not content with what could be accomplished in these areas by mundane means, Oloron developed several spells over the course of his life to make the world a better looking place.
Effect
+15 PRE, 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Day (+0) (15 Active Points); Extra Time (1 Minute, Only to Activate, Character May Take No Other Actions, -1), Concentration 0 DCV (-1/2), Gestures (-1/4), Incantations (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Apprentices Illusionary Acid Attack View
Wizardry Illusion Level 0
Real Cost: 3 Active Points: 15
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Shadow
Description
Shadow based magics harm opponent for a while if believed (ECV attacks succeeds)
Effect
Drain COM, CON 0 1/2d6, Delayed Return Rate (points return at the rate of 5 per Minute; +1/4), Ranged (+1/2), COM, CON simultaneously (+1/2), BOECV (Mental Defense applies; +1), Range Modifiers Apply (-1/4) (15 Active Points); 1 Charge (-2), Extra Time (Full Phase, Delayed Phase, -3/4), Concentration 1/2 DCV (-1/4), Gestures (-1/4), Incantations (-1/4), Requires A Magic Skill vs Spell Resistance Roll (RSR Skill is subject to Skill vs. Skill contests, No Active Point penalty to Skill Roll -1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Ghost Sound View
Bardic Illusion Level 0
Wizardry Illusion Level 0
Stregari Hexcasting Level 0
Real Cost: 5 Active Points: 14
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: D&D 3e Core
Keywords
Figment
Description
Make a single noise at a specific decibel range for duration of spell.
Effect
Hearing Group Images, 1" radius, +/-3 to PER Roll (14 Active Points); 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Minute (-1), Extra Time (Full Phase, Only to Activate Constant or Persistent Power, Delayed Phase, -1/2), Gestures (-1/4), Concentration 1/2 DCV (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Minor Illusory Lightning Bolt View
Wizardry Illusion Level 0
Real Cost: 3 Active Points: 15
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Shadow
Description
Shadow based magics harm opponent for a while if believed (ECV attacks succeeds)
Effect
Drain BODY 0 1/2d6, Delayed Return Rate (points return at the rate of 5 per Minute; +1/4), BOECV (Mental Defense applies; +1), Range Modifiers Apply (-1/4), Area of Effect Line: 4" (+1) (15 Active Points); 1 Charge (-2), Extra Time (Full Phase, Delayed Phase, -3/4), Requires A Magic Skill vs Spell Resistance Roll (RSR Skill is subject to Skill vs. Skill contests, No Active Point penalty to Skill Roll -1/4), Incantations (-1/4), Gestures (-1/4), Concentration 1/2 DCV (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Shadow Jump View
Wizardry Illusion Level 0
Real Cost: 2 Active Points: 15
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Shadow, Teleport
Effect
Teleportation 5", MegaScale (1" = 10 km; +1/2) (15 Active Points); 1 Charge (-2), Extra Time (1 Minute, Character May Take No Other Actions, To Walk Thru The Shadow Zone; -1 3/4), Restricted Path (Straight Line; -1), Concentration 1/2 DCV, throughout (-1/2), Gestures (-1/4), Must Pass Through Intervening Space (-1/4), Incantations (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Students Sonic Shadow View
Wizardry Illusion Level 0
Real Cost: 3 Active Points: 15
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Sonic, Shadow
Description
Shadow based magics harm opponent for a while if believed (ECV attacks succeeds)
Effect
Drain STUN 0 1/2d6, Delayed Return Rate (points return at the rate of 5 per Minute; +1/4), Ranged (+1/2), Lingering up to 1 Turn (+1/2), BOECV (Mental Defense applies; +1), Range Modifiers Apply (-1/4) (15 Active Points); 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Turn (-1 1/2), Extra Time (Full Phase, Delayed Phase, -3/4), Requires A Magic Skill vs Spell Resistance Roll (RSR Skill is subject to Skill vs. Skill contests, No Active Point penalty to Skill Roll -1/4), Incantations (-1/4), Gestures (-1/4), Concentration 1/2 DCV (-1/4), No Affect Vs Deaf (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Acid Shadow View
Wizardry Illusion Level 1
Real Cost: 7 Active Points: 30
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Acid, Shadow
Description
Shadow based magics harm opponent for a while if believed (ECV attack succeeds)
Effect
Drain COM, CON 1d6, Delayed Return Rate (points return at the rate of 5 per Minute; +1/4), COM, CON simultaneously (+1/2), Ranged (+1/2), BOECV (Mental Defense applies; +1), Range Modifiers Apply (-1/4) (30 Active Points); 1 Charge (-2), Extra Time (Full Phase, Delayed Phase, -3/4), Incantations (-1/4), Gestures (-1/4), Concentration 1/2 DCV (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Change Self View
Wizardry Illusion Level 1
Domain Trickery Level 1
Stregari Bewitching Level 1
Real Cost: 9 Active Points: 24
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: D&D 3e Core
Keywords
Glamer
Effect
Shapeshift (Sight, Hearing, Touch and Mental Groups, four (max) shapes), 1 Continuing Charge lasting 6 Hours (+0) (24 Active Points); Extra Time (1 Turn (Post-Segment 12), Only to Activate Constant or Persistent Power, -3/4), Concentration 0 DCV (-1/2), Incantations (-1/4), Gestures (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Color Spray View
Wizardry Illusion Level 1
Domain Chromata Level 1
Stregari Hexcasting Level 1
Real Cost: 5 Active Points: 20
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: D&D 3e Core
Keywords
Mind-Affecting, Pattern
Description
Combination Flash / EGO Attack blinds foes and gives them a little bit of a headache. Use a single attack vs ECV for both parts of the effect, vs every one in the AoE. GM Permission required.
Effect
  • Sight Group Flash 0 1/2d6, Area Of Effect Cone: 3" (+1 1/4); 1 Charge (-2), Linked (Color Spray to the Brainpan; -1/2), No Range (-1/2), Extra Time (Full Phase, -1/2), Incantations (-1/4), Gestures (-1/4) (Real Cost: 1)
  • Ego Attack 1d6, Area Of Effect (3" Cone; +1) (20 Active Points); 1 Charge (-2), No Range (-1/2), Extra Time (Full Phase, -1/2), Gestures (-1/4), Linked (Color Spray to the Eyes; -1/4), Incantations (-1/4) (Real Cost: 4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Color Spray View
Wizardry Illusion Level 1
Real Cost: 5 Active Points: 25
Provider: eepjr24 Source: D&D 5e PHB
Keywords
Illusion, Flash, Attack, Color, Pattern
Description
Sends out a scintillating spray of colors that blinds those in the area who do not make a Dexterity saving throw. Requires a bit of colored sand or powder that is red, yellow and blue.
Effect
4d6 Flash vs Sight Group, Area of Effect Cone: 6m (+1/4) (25 Active Points); 1 Charge (-2), No Range (-1/2), Gestures (-1/4), Incantations (-1/4), Restrainable (-1/4), Contested Skill Roll: Spellcasting versus Dex save (-1/2)
Edition
HERO System 6th Edition

Dancing Lights View
Bardic Illusion Level 1
Wizardry Illusion Level 1
Real Cost: 4 Active Points: 17
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: D&D 3e Core
Keywords
Figment
Description
4 Dancing lights, no more than 10 feet apart. Can be made to move 15" in any direction by Concentrating for a Phase
Effect
Sight Group Images, Increases Size (2" radius) (+1/4), Invisible Power Effects, Source Only (Fully Invisible; +1/2) (17 Active Points); Only To Create Light (-1), 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Minute (-1), Concentration 0 DCV (-1/2), Extra Time (Full Phase, Only to Activate Constant or Persistent Power, Delayed Phase, -1/2), Incantations (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Improved Stay Thy Hand View
Wizardry Illusion Level 1
Real Cost: 8 Active Points: 30
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Glamer
Effect
+6 with DCV (30 Active Points); 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Minute (-1), Extra Time (Delayed Phase, Character May Take No Other Actions, -1/2), Not vs Opponents w/ Targeting Sences other than Sight (-1/2), Incantations (-1/4), Gestures (-1/4), Visible (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Kaleidoscopic Confusion of the Apprentice Illusionist View
Wizardry Illusion Level 1
Real Cost: 8 Active Points: 30
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Pattern
Effect
Change Environment 1" radius, -1 to Sight Group PER Rolls, -1 : DCV, -1 : OCV, Multiple Combat Effects, Uncontrolled (+1/2) (30 Active Points); 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Minute (-1), Extra Time (Full Phase, Delayed Phase, -3/4), Concentration 1/2 DCV (-1/4), Incantations (-1/4), Gestures (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Lesser Illusionary Lightning Bolt View
Wizardry Illusion Level 1
Real Cost: 6 Active Points: 30
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Shadow
Description
Shadow based magics harm opponent for a while if believed (ECV attacks succeeds)
Effect
Drain BODY 1d6, Delayed Return Rate (points return at the rate of 5 per Minute; +1/4), BOECV (Mental Defense applies; +1), Range Modifiers Apply (-1/4), Area of Effect Line: 8" (+1) (30 Active Points); 1 Charge (-2), Extra Time (Full Phase, Delayed Phase, -3/4), Concentration 1/2 DCV (-1/4), Gestures (-1/4), Incantations (-1/4), Requires A Magic Skill vs Spell Resistance Roll (RSR Skill is subject to Skill vs. Skill contests, No Active Point penalty to Skill Roll -1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Lesser Illusory Lightning Bolt View
Wizardry Illusion Level 1
Real Cost: 6 Active Points: 30
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Shadow
Description
Shadow based magics harm opponent for a while if believed (ECV attacks succeeds)
Effect
Drain BODY 1d6, Delayed Return Rate (points return at the rate of 5 per Minute; +1/4), Ranged (+1/2), Explosion (+1/2), BOECV (Mental Defense applies; +1), Range Modifiers Apply (-1/4) (30 Active Points); 1 Charge (-2), Extra Time (Full Phase, Delayed Phase, -3/4), Concentration 1/2 DCV (-1/4), Gestures (-1/4), Incantations (-1/4), Requires A Magic Skill vs Spell Resistance Roll (RSR Skill is subject to Skill vs. Skill contests, No Active Point penalty to Skill Roll -1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Nystuls Aura Suppression View
Bardic Illusion Level 1
Wizardry Illusion Level 1
Real Cost: 7 Active Points: 28
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: D&D 3e Core
Keywords
Glamer
Effect
Sight Group and Detect Magic Images, 1" radius, +/-1 to PER Roll, 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Month (+3/4) (28 Active Points); Extra Time (1 Turn (Post-Segment 12), Only to Activate Constant or Persistent Power, -3/4), Set Effect (-3/4), Concentration 0 DCV (-1/2), Only to hide an items magical aura (-1/2), Incantations (-1/4), Gestures (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Nystuls False Aura View
Wizardry Illusion Level 1
Real Cost: 8 Active Points: 28
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: D&D 3e Core
Keywords
Glamer
Effect
Sight Group and Detect Magic Images, 1" radius, +/-1 to PER Roll, 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Month (+3/4) (28 Active Points); Set Effect (-3/4), Extra Time (1 Turn (Post-Segment 12), Only to Activate Constant or Persistent Power, -3/4), Only to give an item a magical aura (-1/2), Gestures (-1/4), Incantations (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Phantasmal Image View
Wizardry Illusion Level 1
Stregari Conjuring Level 1
Real Cost: 6 Active Points: 25
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Mind-Affecting, Fear, Phantasm
Description
Inserts a terrifying image into targets mind, causing psychic trauma
Effect
Ranged Killing Attack 0d6 + 1 (vs. Mental Defense), Uncontrolled (+1/2), Continuous (+1), Does BODY (+1), AVLD: Mental Defense (+1 1/2) (25 Active Points); 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Turn (-1 1/4), Extra Time (Extra Phase, Only to Activate, Delayed Phase, Character May Take No Other Actions, -3/4), Concentration 1/2 DCV (-1/4), Gestures (-1/4), Incantations (-1/4), No Knockback (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Silent Image View
Bardic Illusion Level 1
Wizardry Illusion Level 1
Real Cost: 9 Active Points: 28
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: D&D 3e Core
Keywords
Figment
Effect
Sight Group Images, +/-1 to PER Roll, +/-1 to PER Roll, Increases Size (8" radius; +3/4) (28 Active Points); Extra Time (1 Turn (Post-Segment 12), Only to Activate Constant or Persistent Power, Delayed Phase, -3/4), 1 Continuing Charge lasting 5 Minutes (-3/4), Concentration 1/2 DCV, Must Concentrate throughout use of Constant Power (-1/2), Gestures (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Small Sonic Shadow View
Wizardry Illusion Level 1
Real Cost: 7 Active Points: 30
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Sonic, Shadow
Description
Shadow based magics harm opponent for a while if believed (ECV attacks succeeds)
Effect
Drain STUN 1d6, Delayed Return Rate (points return at the rate of 5 per Minute; +1/4), Ranged (+1/2), Lingering up to 1 Turn (+1/2), BOECV (Mental Defense applies; +1), Range Modifiers Apply (-1/4) (30 Active Points); 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Turn (-1 1/2), Extra Time (Full Phase, Delayed Phase, -3/4), Requires A Magic Skill vs Spell Resistance Roll (RSR Skill is subject to Skill vs. Skill contests, No Active Point penalty to Skill Roll -1/4), Incantations (-1/4), Gestures (-1/4), Concentration 1/2 DCV (-1/4), No Affect Vs Deaf (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Blur View
Bardic Illusion Level 2
Wizardry Illusion Level 2
Real Cost: 12 Active Points: 44
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: D&D 3e Core
Keywords
Glamer
Effect
+5 with DCV, Usable By Other (+1/4), LOS not Required After Activation (+1/2) (44 Active Points); 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Minute (-1), Extra Time (Delayed Phase, Character May Take No Other Actions, -1/2), Not vs Opponents w/ Targeting Sences other than Sight (-1/2), Incantations (-1/4), Gestures (-1/4), Visible (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Continual Flame View
Clerical General Level 2
Wizardry Illusion Level 2
Stregari Hexcasting Level 2
Real Cost: 12 Active Points: 45
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: D&D 3e Core
Keywords
Figment
Description
Make a ever-burning heatless torch.
Effect
Sight Group Images, +/-1 to PER Roll, Increases Size (4" radius) (+1/2), 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Century (+2) (45 Active Points); Extra Time (1 Minute, Only to Activate Constant or Persistent Power, Delayed Phase, -1), Only To Create Light (-1), Concentration 0 DCV (-1/2), Incantations (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Hypnotic Pattern View
Bardic Illusion Level 2
Wizardry Illusion Level 2
Stregari Hexcasting Level 2
Real Cost: 10 Active Points: 45
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: D&D 3e Core
Keywords
Mind-Affecting, Pattern
Effect
+45 PRE (45 Active Points); 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Turn (-1 1/4), Only To Make Others Hesitate (-1), Concentration 1/2 DCV, throughout (-1/2), Extra Time (Delayed Phase, Character May Take No Other Actions, -1/2), Gestures (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Hypnotic Pattern of the Neophyte View
Wizardry Illusion Level 2
Real Cost: 10 Active Points: 45
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: D&D 3e Core
Keywords
Pattern
Description
Look at the pretty colors�.
Effect
Entangle 2d6, 2 DEF, Works Against EGO, Not STR (+1/4), Takes No Damage From Attacks Physical Attacks (+1/4), BOECV (Mental Defense applies; +1), Range Modifiers Apply (-1/4) (45 Active Points); 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Extra Phase (-1 1/2), Extra Time (Full Phase, Delayed Phase, -3/4), Mental Defense Adds To EGO (-1/2), Incantations (-1/4), Gestures (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Invisibility View
Bardic Illusion Level 2
Wizardry Illusion Level 2
Domain Trickery Level 2
Real Cost: 18 Active Points: 44
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: D&D 3e Core
Keywords
Glamer
Effect
Invisibility to Sight and Hearing Groups, UBO (+1/4), No LOS Required After Activated (+1/2) (44 Active Points); Extra Time (Full Phase, Only to Activate Constant or Persistent Power, Delayed Phase, -1/2), Incantations (-1/4), Concentration 1/2 DCV (-1/4), Gestures (-1/4), 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Hour (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Leomond's Trap View
Wizardry Illusion Level 2
Real Cost: 15 Active Points: 42
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: D&D 3e Core
Keywords
Glamer
Effect
Sight and Touch Groups, Detect Traps and Danger Sense Images, 1" radius, 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Season (+1) (42 Active Points); Extra Time (1 Minute, Only to Activate, Character May Take No Other Actions, -1), Concentration 1/2 DCV (-1/4), Incantations (-1/4), Gestures (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Lesser Illusionary Icestorm View
Wizardry Illusion Level 2
Real Cost: 9 Active Points: 45
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Shadow
Description
Shadow based magics harm opponent for a while if believed (ECV attacks succeeds)
Effect
Drain DEX, BODY 1d6, Delayed Return Rate (points return at the rate of 5 per Minute; +1/4), DEX, BODY simultaneously (+1/2), Ranged (+1/2), BOECV (Mental Defense applies; +1), Range Modifiers Apply (-1/4), Area of Effect Radius: 12" (+1 1/2) (45 Active Points); 1 Charge (-2), Extra Time (Full Phase, Delayed Phase, -3/4), Concentration 1/2 DCV (-1/4), Gestures (-1/4), Incantations (-1/4), Requires A Magic Skill vs Spell Resistance Roll (RSR Skill is subject to Skill vs. Skill contests, No Active Point penalty to Skill Roll -1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Magic Mouth View
Bardic Illusion Level 2
Wizardry Illusion Level 2
Real Cost: 8 Active Points: 42
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: D&D 3e Core
Keywords
Glamer
Effect
Hearing Group and Normal Sight Images, 1" radius, +/-6 to PER Roll, Trigger (+1/2) (42 Active Points); 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Minute (-1), Prerecorded Message Spoken By Illusory Mouth (-1), Extra Time (1 Minute, Only to Activate, Character May Take No Other Actions, -1), IIF Expendable (Difficult to obtain new Focus; Honeycomb and Jade Dust; -1/2), Concentration 1/2 DCV (-1/4), Gestures (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Minor Image View
Wizardry Illusion Level 2
Real Cost: 13 Active Points: 42
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: D&D 3e Core
Keywords
Figment
Effect
Sight and Hearing Groups Images, +/-3 to PER Roll, Increases Size (8" radius; +3/4) (42 Active Points); Extra Time (1 Turn (Post-Segment 12), Only to Activate Constant or Persistent Power, Delayed Phase, -3/4), 1 Continuing Charge lasting 5 Minutes (-3/4), Concentration 1/2 DCV, Must Concentrate throughout use of Constant Power (-1/2), Gestures (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Mirror Images View
Bardic Illusion Level 2
Wizardry Illusion Level 2
Real Cost: 12 Active Points: 45
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: D&D 3e Core
Keywords
Figment
Effect
FF (18 PD/18 ED), Hardened (+1/4) (45 Active Points); 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Minute (-1), Ablative BODY Only (-1/2), Physical Manifestation (Mirror Images of Caster) (USPDB pg100; Has DCV = to Casters Base DCV; Broken as Breakable FOCI; -1/4), Concentration 1/2 DCV (-1/4), Extra Time (Delayed Phase, Only to Activate, -1/4), Incantations (-1/4), Gestures (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Misdirection View
Bardic Illusion Level 2
Wizardry Illusion Level 2
Stregari Hexcasting Level 2
Real Cost: 16 Active Points: 41
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: D&D 3e Core
Keywords
Phantasm
Effect
Clairsentience Group and Mind Scan Images, 1" radius, 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Day (+1/4), Mobile (x4 rate of movement; +1 1/2) (41 Active Points); Extra Time (1 Minute, Only to Activate, -3/4), Incantations (-1/4), Gestures (-1/4), Concentration 1/2 DCV (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

One with the Darkness View
Wizardry Illusion Level 2
Real Cost: 13 Active Points: 40
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Shadow
Effect
Desolidification (affected by Darkness Manipulation or Light Based powers) (40 Active Points); 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Minute (-1), Incantations (-1/4), Concentration 1/2 DCV (-1/4), Extra Time (Delayed Phase, -1/4), Gestures (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Pollonia's Minor Morass of Musty Malfeasance View
Wizardry Illusion Level 2
Real Cost: 14 Active Points: 40
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Glamer
Description
Her Mistress of Aberfael, Magewarden of County Kaeltar and Environs, Lady Pollonia od-Ver was a powerful pioneer of Shadow and Pattern magic two millennia ago, nearly lost to prehistory. She is known in the modern age due to a biographical preface in the compendious Catalogia est Collegia Magistras grimoire (a compilation of several small grimoires of ancient wizards that was compiled and distributed by the eponymous learning establishment twelve hundred years ago).
Effect
Darkness to Smell/Taste Group 2" radius, 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Day (+1/4), Personal Immunity (+1/4), Conforming (+1/2), Uncontrolled (+1/2), MegaScale (1" = 10 km; +1/2), IPE (Fully Invisible; +1) (40 Active Points); Extra Time (Full Phase, Only to Activate, Delayed Phase, -1/2), No Range (-1/2), Gestures (-1/4), Concentration 1/2 DCV (-1/4), Incantations (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Sensory Occlusion View
Wizardry Illusion Level 2
Domain Chromata Level 2
Stregari Hexcasting Level 2
Real Cost: 12 Active Points: 43
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Glamer
Description
Spell causes a swirling cloud of sensory stimuli; random lights, noises, smells, and tactile sensation.
Effect
Change Environment 4" radius, -1 to Sight Group PER Rolls, -1 to Smell/Taste Group PER Rolls, -1 to Touch Group PER Rolls, -1 to Hearing Group PER Rolls, Multiple Combat Effects, Uncontrolled (+1/2) (43 Active Points); 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Minute (-1), Extra Time (Full Phase, Delayed Phase, -3/4), Concentration 1/2 DCV (-1/4), Incantations (-1/4), Gestures (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Shadowstep View
Wizardry Illusion Level 2
Real Cost: 9 Active Points: 45
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Shadow, Teleport
Effect
Teleportation 15", No Relative Velocity, Position Shift (45 Active Points); 1 Charge (-2), Only In Shadows To Another Area Of Shadow (-1), Extra Time (Delayed Phase, Character May Take No Other Actions, -1/2), Incantations (-1/4), Concentration 1/2 DCV (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Ventriloquism View
Bardic Illusion Level 2
Wizardry Illusion Level 2
Domain Voice Level 3
Real Cost: 14 Active Points: 41
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: D&D 3e Core
Keywords
Sonic, Figment
Effect
Hearing Group Images, 1" radius, +/-6 to PER Roll, +/-6 to PER Roll (41 Active Points); Only to Project own voice (-1/2), Concentration 0 DCV (-1/2), Extra Time (Full Phase, Only to Activate Constant or Persistent Power, Delayed Phase, -1/2), 1 Continuing Charge lasting 20 Minutes (-1/2)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Blink View
Wizardry Illusion Level 3
Real Cost: 22 Active Points: 60
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Glamer
Effect
+12 with DCV, 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Day (+0) (60 Active Points); Extra Time (Delayed Phase, Character May Take No Other Actions, -1/2), Not vs Opponents w/ Targeting Sences other than Sight (-1/2), Incantations (-1/4), Gestures (-1/4), Visible (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Illusionary Lightning Bolt View
Wizardry Illusion Level 3
Real Cost: 13 Active Points: 60
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Shadow
Description
Shadow based magics harm opponent for a while if believed (ECV attacks succeeds)
Effect
Drain BODY 2d6, Delayed Return Rate (points return at the rate of 5 per Minute; +1/4), Explosion (+1/2), Ranged (+1/2), BOECV (Mental Defense applies; +1), Range Modifiers Apply (-1/4) (60 Active Points); 1 Charge (-2), Extra Time (Full Phase, Delayed Phase, -3/4), Requires A Magic Skill vs Spell Resistance Roll (RSR Skill is subject to Skill vs. Skill contests, No Active Point penalty to Skill Roll -1/4), Incantations (-1/4), Gestures (-1/4), Concentration 1/2 DCV (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Illusory Acid Attack View
Wizardry Illusion Level 3
Real Cost: 13 Active Points: 60
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Shadow
Description
Shadow based magics harm opponent for a while if believed (ECV attacks succeeds)
Effect
Drain COM, CON 2d6, Delayed Return Rate (points return at the rate of 5 per Minute; +1/4), Ranged (+1/2), COM, CON simultaneously (+1/2), BOECV (Mental Defense applies; +1), Range Modifiers Apply (-1/4) (60 Active Points); 1 Charge (-2), Extra Time (Full Phase, Delayed Phase, -3/4), Concentration 1/2 DCV (-1/4), Gestures (-1/4), Incantations (-1/4), Requires A Magic Skill vs Spell Resistance Roll (RSR Skill is subject to Skill vs. Skill contests, No Active Point penalty to Skill Roll -1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Illusory Script View
Bardic Illusion Level 3
Wizardry Illusion Level 3
Real Cost: 15 Active Points: 55
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: D&D 3e Core
Keywords
Phantasm
Effect
Sight Group Images, 1" radius, +/-1 to PER Roll, Personal Immunity (+1/4), UAA (+1), 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Century (+2) (55 Active Points); Only to Obscure Writing With False Writing (-1), Extra Time (1 Minute, Only to Activate, Character May Take No Other Actions, -1), Incantations (-1/4), Concentration 1/2 DCV (-1/4), Gestures (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Images View
Wizardry Illusion Level 3
Real Cost: 18 Active Points: 59
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: D&D 3e Core
Keywords
Figment
Effect
Sight, Hearing, Mental and Smell/Taste Groups and Detect Magic Images, +/-2 to PER Roll, Increases Size (8" radius; +3/4) (59 Active Points); Extra Time (1 Turn (Post-Segment 12), Only to Activate Constant or Persistent Power, Delayed Phase, -3/4), 1 Continuing Charge lasting 5 Minutes (-3/4), Concentration 1/2 DCV, Must Concentrate throughout use of Constant Power (-1/2), Gestures (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Invisibility Sphere View
Bardic Illusion Level 3
Wizardry Illusion Level 3
Stregari Hexcasting Level 3
Real Cost: 18 Active Points: 60
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: D&D 3e Core
Keywords
Glamer
Effect
Invisibility to Sight Group, No Fringe, Usable Simultaneously (up to 8 people at once; +1) (60 Active Points); Only When Not Attacking (-1/2), 1 Continuing Charge lasting 20 Minutes (-1/2), Extra Time (Full Phase, Only to Activate Constant or Persistent Power, Delayed Phase, -1/2), Gestures (-1/4), Concentration 1/2 DCV (-1/4), Incantations (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Kaleidoscopic Confusion of the Journeyman Illusionist View
Wizardry Illusion Level 3
Real Cost: 16 Active Points: 57
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Pattern
Effect
Change Environment 2" radius, -2 to Sight Group PER Rolls, -2 : DCV, -2 : OCV, Multiple Combat Effects, Uncontrolled (+1/2) (57 Active Points); 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Minute (-1), Extra Time (Full Phase, Delayed Phase, -3/4), Gestures (-1/4), Incantations (-1/4), Concentration 1/2 DCV (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Lesser Hypnotic Pattern View
Wizardry Illusion Level 3
Stregari Hexcasting Level 3
Real Cost: 13 Active Points: 56
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: D&D 3e Core
Keywords
Pattern
Description
More pretty colors�
Effect
Entangle 2d6, 3 DEF, Takes No Damage From Attacks Physical Attacks (+1/4), Works Against EGO, Not STR (+1/4), BOECV (Mental Defense applies; +1), Range Modifiers Apply (-1/4) (56 Active Points); 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Extra Phase (-1 1/2), Extra Time (Full Phase, Delayed Phase, -3/4), Mental Defense Adds To EGO (-1/2), Gestures (-1/4), Incantations (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Lesser Shadow Steed View
Bardic Illusion Level 3
Wizardry Illusion Level 3
Real Cost: 12 Active Points: 56
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: D&D 3e Core
Keywords
Shadow
Effect
+10" Running (16" total), x4 Noncombat, combat acceleration/deceleration (+1/4), LOS Not Required After Activation (+1/2), Usable Simultaneously (up to 2 people at once; +1/2) (56 Active Points); Extra Time (1 Turn (Post-Segment 12), -1 1/4), 1 Continuing Fuel Charge lasting 1 Hour (+0), Fuel is Extremely Difficult to obtain (-1), Gestures (-1/4), Turn Mode (-1/4), Physical Manifestation (-1/4), Incantations (-1/4), Concentration 1/2 DCV (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Minor Fate Dodging View
Bardic Illusion Level 3
Wizardry Illusion Level 3
Real Cost: 20 Active Points: 60
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: D&D 3e Core
Keywords
Glamer
Effect
+6 with DCV, LOS not Required After Activation (+1/2), Usable Simultaneously (up to 2 people at once; +1/2) (60 Active Points); Not vs Opponents w/ Targeting Sences other than Sight (-1/2), Extra Time (Delayed Phase, Character May Take No Other Actions, -1/2), 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Hour (-1/4), Visible (-1/4), Gestures (-1/4), Incantations (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Phantasmal Fright View
Wizardry Illusion Level 3
Stregari Conjuring Level 3
Real Cost: 12 Active Points: 50
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Mind-Affecting, Fear, Phantasm
Description
Inserts a terrifying image into targets mind, causing psychic trauma
Effect
Ranged Killing Attack 0 1/2d6 (vs. Mental Defense), Uncontrolled (+1/2), Does BODY (+1), Continuous (+1), AVLD: Mental Defense (+1 1/2) (50 Active Points); 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Turn (-1 1/4), Extra Time (Extra Phase, Only to Activate, Delayed Phase, Character May Take No Other Actions, -3/4), No Knockback (-1/4), Incantations (-1/4), Gestures (-1/4), Concentration 1/2 DCV (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Pollonia's Lesser Mindnumbing Sonic Disturbance View
Wizardry Illusion Level 3
Real Cost: 27 Active Points: 60
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Sonic, Glamer
Description
Her Mistress of Aberfael, Magewarden of County Kaeltar and Environs, Lady Pollonia od-Ver was a powerful pioneer of Shadow and Pattern magic two millennia ago, nearly lost to prehistory. She is known in the modern age due to a biographical preface in the compendious Catalogia est Collegia Magistras grimoire (a compilation of several small grimoires of ancient wizards that was compiled and distributed by the eponymous learning establishment twelve hundred years ago).
Effect
Darkness to Mental Group, Danger Sense, Combat Sense and Spatial Awareness 1" radius, 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Day (+1/4), MegaScale (1" = 1 km; +1/4), Personal Immunity (+1/4), Uncontrolled (+1/2), Conforming (+1/2), IPE (Fully Invisible; +1) (60 Active Points); Extra Time (Full Phase, Only to Activate, Delayed Phase, -1/2), Incantations (-1/4), Concentration 1/2 DCV (-1/4), Gestures (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Pollonia's Lesser Shadowfanes View
Wizardry Illusion Level 3
Real Cost: 16 Active Points: 60
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Mind-Affecting, Fear, Pattern, Shadow
Description
Her Mistress of Aberfael, Magewarden of County Kaeltar and Environs, Lady Pollonia od-Ver was a powerful pioneer of Shadow and Pattern magic two millennia ago, nearly lost to prehistory. She is known in the modern age due to a biographical preface in the compendious Catalogia est Collegia Magistras grimoire (a compilation of several small grimoires of ancient wizards that was compiled and distributed by the eponymous learning establishment twelve hundred years ago).
Effect
Drain PRE 3d6, Lingering up to 1 Turn (+1/2), Ranged (+1/2) (60 Active Points); 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Turn (-1 1/2), Incantations (-1/4), Concentration 1/2 DCV (-1/4), Only Versus Targets In Darkness/Shadows (-1/4), Extra Time (Delayed Phase, -1/4), Gestures (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Pollonia's Minor Shield of Shaded Safety View
Wizardry Illusion Level 3
Real Cost: 20 Active Points: 60
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Shadow
Description
Her Mistress of Aberfael, Magewarden of County Kaeltar and Environs, Lady Pollonia od-Ver was a powerful pioneer of Shadow and Pattern magic two millennia ago, nearly lost to prehistory. She is known in the modern age due to a biographical preface in the compendious Catalogia est Collegia Magistras grimoire (a compilation of several small grimoires of ancient wizards that was compiled and distributed by the eponymous learning establishment twelve hundred years ago).
Effect
Force Field (8 PD/8 ED/4 Flash Defense: Sight Group) (Protect Carried Items), Persistent (+1/2), Trigger (At Will; +1/2) (60 Active Points); 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Minute (-1), Incantations (-1/4), Extra Time (Delayed Phase, -1/4), Concentration 1/2 DCV (-1/4), Gestures (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Seeming View
Wizardry Illusion Level 3
Real Cost: 22 Active Points: 60
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: D&D 3e Core
Keywords
Glamer
Description
Long Term Endurance Lost Paid When Spell Is Cast
Effect
Shape Shift (Sight Group, four (max) shapes), No LOS Required (+1/2), Ranged (+1/2), 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Week (+1/2), Usable Simultaneously (up to 32 people at once; +1 1/2) (60 Active Points); Side Effects, Side Effect occurs automatically whenever Power is used (Caster takes 14 LTE loss; -1), Gestures (-1/4), Concentration 1/2 DCV (-1/4), Incantations (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Shadow Jaunt View
Wizardry Illusion Level 3
Real Cost: 8 Active Points: 60
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Shadow, Teleport
Effect
Teleportation 15", MegaScale (1" = 100 km; +3/4), Can Be Scaled Down: 1" = 1km (+1/4) (60 Active Points); 1 Charge (-2), Extra Time (1 Minute, Character May Take No Other Actions, To Walk Thru The Shadow Zone; -1 3/4), Restricted Path (Straight Line; -1), Concentration 1/2 DCV, throughout (-1/2), Incantations (-1/4), Must Pass Through Intervening Space (-1/4), Gestures (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Shadow Strike View
Wizardry Illusion Level 3
Real Cost: 13 Active Points: 60
Provider: Shadowcat Source: Pocket Grimoire
Keywords
Shadow
Description
The caster causes a person's own shadow to strike them.
Effect
Energy Blast 6d6 (vs. PD), Invisible to Hearing Group (Visible To Sight And Mystic Senses; +1/4), Indirect (Any origin, any direction; From The Targets Shadow; +3/4) (60 Active Points); 1 Charge (-2), Extra Time (Full Phase, -1/2), Concentration (1/2 DCV; -1/4), Incantations (-1/4), No Knockback (-1/4), Does Not Work If Target Lacks Shadow (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Sonic Shadow View
Wizardry Illusion Level 3
Real Cost: 13 Active Points: 60
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Sonic, Shadow
Description
Shadow based magics harm opponent for a while if believed (ECV attacks succeeds)
Effect
Drain STUN 2d6, Delayed Return Rate (points return at the rate of 5 per Minute; +1/4), Ranged (+1/2), Lingering up to 1 Turn (+1/2), BOECV (Mental Defense applies; +1), Range Modifiers Apply (-1/4) (60 Active Points); 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Turn (-1 1/2), Extra Time (Full Phase, Delayed Phase, -3/4), Requires A Magic Skill vs Spell Resistance Roll (RSR Skill is subject to Skill vs. Skill contests, No Active Point penalty to Skill Roll -1/4), Incantations (-1/4), Gestures (-1/4), Concentration 1/2 DCV (-1/4), No Affect Vs Deaf (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Sonic Shadow View
Wizardry Illusion Level 3
Real Cost: 13 Active Points: 60
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Shadow
Description
Shadow based magics harm opponent for a while if believed (ECV attacks succeeds)
Effect
Drain BODY 2d6, Delayed Return Rate (points return at the rate of 5 per Minute; +1/4), BOECV (Mental Defense applies; +1), Range Modifiers Apply (-1/4), Area of Effect Line: 16" (+1) (60 Active Points); 1 Charge (-2), Extra Time (Full Phase, Delayed Phase, -3/4), Requires A Magic Skill vs Spell Resistance Roll (RSR Skill is subject to Skill vs. Skill contests, No Active Point penalty to Skill Roll -1/4), Incantations (-1/4), Gestures (-1/4), Concentration 1/2 DCV (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Superior Color Spray View
Wizardry Illusion Level 3
Domain Chromata Level 3
Stregari Hexcasting Level 3
Real Cost: 10 Active Points: 51
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: D&D 3e Core
Keywords
Mind-Affecting, Pattern
Description
Combination Flash / EGO Attack blinds foes and gives them a little bit of a headache. Use a single attack vs ECV for both parts of the effect, vs every one in the AoE. GM Permission required.
Effect
  • Sight Group Flash 1 1/2d6, Area Of Effect (3" Cone; +1 1/4) (11 Active Points); 1 Charge (-2), No Range (-1/2), Linked (Color Spray to the Brainpan; -1/2), Gestures (-1/4), Incantations (-1/4), Extra Time (Full Phase, -1/2) (Real Cost: 2)
  • Ego Attack 2d6, Area Of Effect (5" Cone; +1) (40 Active Points); 1 Charge (-2), No Range (-1/2), Incantations (-1/4), Linked (Color Spray to the Eyes; -1/4), Gestures (-1/4), Extra Time (Full Phase, -1/2) (Real Cost: 8)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Hallucinatory Terrain View
Bardic Illusion Level 4
Wizardry Illusion Level 4
Real Cost: 20 Active Points: 70
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: D&D 3e Core
Keywords
Glamer
Effect
Sight, Smell/Taste, Touch and Hearing Groups Images, +/-1 to PER Rolls, 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Day (+1/4), MegaScale (1" = 1 km; +1/4), Increased Size (4" radius; +1/2), Uncontrolled (+1/2) (70 Active Points); Extra Time (1 Minute, Only to Activate, Character May Take No Other Actions, -1), Only To Make One Area Of Terrain Look Like A Different Area Of Terrain (-1), Incantations (-1/4), Gestures (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Illusory Wall View
Wizardry Illusion Level 4
Real Cost: 18 Active Points: 72
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: D&D 3e Core
Keywords
Glamer
Effect
Sight and Touch Groups and Spatial Awareness Images, +/-3 to PER Rolls, 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Day (+1/4), Uncontrolled (+1/2), Increased Size (8" radius; +3/4) (72 Active Points); Only To Make An Illusory Wall (-1 1/2), Extra Time (Full Phase, Delayed Phase, -3/4), Concentration 1/2 DCV (-1/4), Gestures (-1/4), Incantations (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Improved Invisibility View
Bardic Illusion Level 4
Wizardry Illusion Level 4
Real Cost: 30 Active Points: 75
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: D&D 3e Core
Keywords
Glamer
Effect
Invisibility to Sight, Smell/Taste and Hearing Groups and Danger Sense, No Fringe, UBO (+1/4), No LOS Required After Activated (+1/2) (75 Active Points); Extra Time (Full Phase, Only to Activate Constant or Persistent Power, Delayed Phase, -1/2), Incantations (-1/4), Concentration (1/2 DCV; -1/4), Gestures (-1/4), 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Hour (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Leomund's Improved Trap View
Wizardry Illusion Level 4
Real Cost: 26 Active Points: 72
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Glamer
Effect
Sight and Touch Groups, Detect Traps and Danger Sense Images, 1" radius, +/-5 to PER Roll, 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Season (+1) (72 Active Points); Extra Time (1 Minute, Only to Activate, Character May Take No Other Actions, -1), Gestures (-1/4), Incantations (-1/4), Concentration 1/2 DCV (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Lesser Shawdow Evocation View
Wizardry Illusion Level 4
Real Cost: 14 Active Points: 75
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Shadow
Description
Generally must acheive EGO +30 to do damage and have the target remember the damage as real; +10 more for big explosions and similar effects.
Effect
Mental Illusions 8 1/2d6, Variable Advantage (+1/2 Advantages Limited Group of Advantages (Explosion, One Hex, IPE vs Mental, Lingering 1 Turn); +3/4) (75 Active Points); 1 Charge (-2), Extra Time (Full Phase, Delayed Phase, -3/4), Incantations (-1/4), Does Not Provide Mental Awareness (-1/4), Normal Range (-1/4), Concentration 1/2 DCV (-1/4), Gestures (-1/4), Requires A Skill Roll (No Active Point penalty to Skill Roll, RSR Skill is subject to Skill vs. Skill contests Magic Skill vs Spell Resistance; -1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Mirror Images View
Wizardry Illusion Level 4
Real Cost: 20 Active Points: 75
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: D&D 3e Core
Keywords
Figment
Effect
FF (20 PD/20 ED) (Protect Carried Items), Trigger (At Will; +1/4), Hardened (+1/4) (75 Active Points); 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Minute (-1), Ablative BODY Only (-1/2), Gestures (-1/4), Incantations (-1/4), Extra Time (Delayed Phase, Only to Activate, -1/4), Concentration 1/2 DCV (-1/4), Physical Manifestation (Mirror Images of Caster) (USPDB pg100; Has DCV = to Casters Base DCV; Broken as Breakable FOCI; -1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Oloron's Fabulous Formshifting View
Wizardry Illusion Level 4
Real Cost: 23 Active Points: 69
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Glamer
Description
Though not a Wizard of great consequence, Oloron nevertheless stood out in any crowd thanks to his sublime mastery of high fashion, amazing good looks, and exemplary standards of personal hygiene and toiletry. Not content with what could be accomplished in these areas by mundane means, Oloron developed several spells over the course of his life to make the world a better looking place.
Effect
Shape Shift (Sight Group, any shape), Cellular, Imitation, Instant Change, 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Day (+1/4) (69 Active Points); Extra Time (1 Minute, Only to Activate, Character May Take No Other Actions, -1), Concentration 0 DCV (-1/2), Incantations (-1/4), Gestures (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Phantasmal Killer View
Wizardry Illusion Level 4
Stregari Conjuring Level 4
Real Cost: 19 Active Points: 75
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: D&D 3e Core
Keywords
Mind-Affecting, Fear, Phantasm
Description
Inserts a terrifying image into targets mind, causing psychic trauma
Effect
Ranged Killing Attack 1d6 (vs. Mental Defense), Uncontrolled (+1/2), Continuous (+1), Does BODY (+1), AVLD: Mental Defense (+1 1/2) (75 Active Points); 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Turn (-1 1/4), Extra Time (Extra Phase, Only to Activate, Delayed Phase, Character May Take No Other Actions, -3/4), Concentration 1/2 DCV (-1/4), Gestures (-1/4), Incantations (-1/4), No Knockback (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Pollonia's Lesser Wall of Solid Shadows View
Wizardry Illusion Level 4
Real Cost: 17 Active Points: 74
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Shadow
Description
Her Mistress of Aberfael, Magewarden of County Kaeltar and Environs, Lady Pollonia od-Ver was a powerful pioneer of Shadow and Pattern magic two millennia ago, nearly lost to prehistory. She is known in the modern age due to a biographical preface in the compendious Catalogia est Collegia Magistras grimoire (a compilation of several small grimoires of ancient wizards that was compiled and distributed by the eponymous learning establishment twelve hundred years ago).
Effect
Force Wall (18 PD/5 ED; 4" long and 1" tall) (Opaque: Sight Group) (74 Active Points); Side Effects, Side Effect occurs automatically whenever Power is used (Caster takes 15 LTE loss; -1), 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Minute (-1), Extra Time (Full Phase, Only to Activate, Delayed Phase, -1/2), Concentration 1/2 DCV (-1/4), Gestures (-1/4), Incantations (-1/4)

Long Term Endurance Lost Paid When Spell Is Cast
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Pollonia's Obscuring Pattern View
Wizardry Illusion Level 4
Real Cost: 19 Active Points: 75
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Pattern
Description
Her Mistress of Aberfael, Magewarden of County Kaeltar and Environs, Lady Pollonia od-Ver was a powerful pioneer of Shadow and Pattern magic two millennia ago, nearly lost to prehistory. She is known in the modern age due to a biographical preface in the compendious Catalogia est Collegia Magistras grimoire (a compilation of several small grimoires of ancient wizards that was compiled and distributed by the eponymous learning establishment twelve hundred years ago).
Effect
Darkness to Sight Group and Spatial Awareness 1" radius, Personal Immunity (+1/4), Trigger (On Command; +1/4), Persistent (+1/2), Uncontrolled (+1/2), Mobile (x8 rate of movement; +2 1/2) (75 Active Points); 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Minute (-1), Extra Time (1 Minute, Only to Activate, Character May Take No Other Actions, -1), Concentration 1/2 DCV, throughout (-1/2), Gestures (-1/4), Incantations (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Rainbow Pattern View
Bardic Illusion Level 4
Wizardry Illusion Level 4
Stregari Hexcasting Level 4
Real Cost: 18 Active Points: 75
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: D&D 3e Core
Keywords
Pattern
Description
Ooooooh, Ahhhhhhh
Effect
Entangle 2d6, 3 DEF, Takes No Damage From Attacks Physical Attacks (+1/4), Works Against EGO, Not STR (+1/4), Area of Effect Radius: 6", Nonselective (+3/4), BOECV (Mental Defense applies; +1), Range Modifiers Apply (-1/4) (75 Active Points); 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Extra Phase (-1 1/2), Extra Time (Full Phase, Delayed Phase, -3/4), Mental Defense Adds To EGO (-1/2), Gestures (-1/4), Incantations (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Sensory Confusion View
Bardic Illusion Level 5
Wizardry Illusion Level 5
Domain Trickery Level 4
Domain Chromata Level 4
Real Cost: 25 Active Points: 87
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Glamer
Description
Spell causes a swirling cloud of sensory stimuli; random lights, noises, smells, and tactile sensation.
Effect
Change Environment 8" radius, -3 to Sight Group PER Rolls, -3 to Smell/Taste Group PER Rolls, -3 to Touch Group PER Rolls, -3 to Hearing Group PER Rolls, Multiple Combat Effects, Uncontrolled (+1/2) (87 Active Points); 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Minute (-1), Extra Time (Full Phase, Delayed Phase, -3/4), Concentration 1/2 DCV (-1/4), Incantations (-1/4), Gestures (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Shadow Junket View
Wizardry Illusion Level 4
Real Cost: 10 Active Points: 70
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Shadow, Teleport
Effect
Teleportation 10", x8 Increased Mass, MegaScale (1" = 100 km; +3/4), Can Be Scaled Down: 1" = 1km (+1/4) (70 Active Points); 1 Charge (-2), Extra Time (1 Minute, Character May Take No Other Actions, To Walk Thru The Shadow Zone; -1 3/4), Restricted Path (Straight Line; -1), Concentration 1/2 DCV, throughout (-1/2), Gestures (-1/4), Must Pass Through Intervening Space (-1/4), Incantations (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Superior Shadowstep View
Wizardry Illusion Level 4
Real Cost: 15 Active Points: 75
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Shadow, Teleport
Effect
Teleportation 15", No Relative Velocity, Position Shift, x2 Increased Mass, Trigger (At Will; +1/2) (75 Active Points); 1 Charge (-2), Only In Shadows To Another Area Of Shadow (-1), Extra Time (Delayed Phase, Character May Take No Other Actions, -1/2), Incantations (-1/4), Concentration 1/2 DCV (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Advanced Illusory Acid Attack View
Wizardry Illusion Level 5
Real Cost: 19 Active Points: 90
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Shadow
Description
Shadow based magics harm opponent for a while if believed (ECV attacks succeeds)
Effect
Drain COM, CON 3d6, Delayed Return Rate (points return at the rate of 5 per Minute; +1/4), COM, CON simultaneously (+1/2), Ranged (+1/2), BOECV (Mental Defense applies; +1), Range Modifiers Apply (-1/4) (90 Active Points); 1 Charge (-2), Extra Time (Full Phase, Delayed Phase, -3/4), Requires A Magic Skill vs Spell Resistance Roll (RSR Skill is subject to Skill vs. Skill contests, No Active Point penalty to Skill Roll -1/4), Incantations (-1/4), Gestures (-1/4), Concentration 1/2 DCV (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Color Spray View
Wizardry Illusion Level 5
Domain Chromata Level 5
Stregari Hexcasting Level 5
Real Cost: 18 Active Points: 88
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: D&D 3e Core
Keywords
Mind-Affecting, Pattern
Description
Combination Flash / EGO Attack blinds foes and gives them a little bit of a headache. Use a single attack vs ECV for both parts of the effect, vs every one in the AoE. GM Permission required.
Effect
  • Sight Group Flash 2 1/2d6, Area Of Effect (11" Cone; +1 1/2) (32 Active Points); 1 Charge (-2), Linked (Color Spray to the Brainpan; -1/2), No Range (-1/2), Extra Time (Full Phase, -1/2), Incantations (-1/4), Gestures (-1/4) (Real Cost: 6)
  • Ego Attack 2 1/2d6, Area Of Effect (11" Cone; +1 1/4) (56 Active Points); 1 Charge (-2), No Range (-1/2), Incantations (-1/4), Linked (Color Spray to the Eyes; -1/4), Gestures (-1/4), Extra Time (Full Phase, -1/2) (Real Cost: 12)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Greater Displacement View
Wizardry Illusion Level 5
Real Cost: 24 Active Points: 90
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: D&D 3e Core
Keywords
Glamer
Effect
+6 with DCV, LOS not Required After Activation (+1/2), Usable Simultaneously (up to 32 people at once; +1 1/2) (90 Active Points); 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Minute (-1), Extra Time (Delayed Phase, Character May Take No Other Actions, -1/2), Not vs Opponents w/ Targeting Sences other than Sight (-1/2), Incantations (-1/4), Gestures (-1/4), Visible (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Greater Nondetection View
Wizardry Illusion Level 7
Domain Trickery Level 5
Stregari Hexcasting Level 7
Real Cost: 31 Active Points: 120
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: D&D 3e Core
Keywords
Glamer
Description
This unusual effect blocks detection into an area, does not block the senses of those inside the effect, and also presents a false image of the space thus blocked. The end effect is that unless the deceptive image is pierced onlookers do not realize that detection into the area is being blocked.

Long Term Endurance Lost Paid When Spell Is Cast
Effect
  • Darkness to Sight, Mental and Hearing Groups 4" radius, 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Day (+1/4), Hole In The Middle [Fixed Size] (+1/4) (75 Active Points); Side Effects, Side Effect occurs automatically whenever Power is used (Caster takes 15 LTE loss; -1), Extra Time (1 Turn (Post-Segment 12), Only to Activate, -3/4), Concentration 1/2 DCV (-1/4), Incantations (-1/4), Gestures (-1/4) (Real Cost: 21)
  • Sight, Hearing and Mental Groups Images, +/-2 to PER Roll, 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Day (+1/4), Increases Size (4" radius; +1/2) (45 Active Points); Side Effects, Side Effect occurs automatically whenever Power is used (Caster takes 9 LTE loss; -1), Extra Time (1 Turn (Post-Segment 12), Only to Activate Constant or Persistent Power, -3/4), Linked (Darkness; -1/2), Concentration 1/2 DCV, Must Concentrate throughout use of Constant Power (-1/2), Incantations (-1/4), Gestures (-1/4) (Real Cost: 10)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Illusionary Fireball View
Wizardry Illusion Level 5
Real Cost: 19 Active Points: 90
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Shadow
Description
Shadow based magics harm opponent for a while if believed (ECV attacks succeeds)
Effect
Drain BODY 3d6, Delayed Return Rate (points return at the rate of 5 per Minute; +1/4), Ranged (+1/2), Explosion (+1/2), BOECV (Mental Defense applies; +1), Range Modifiers Apply (-1/4) (90 Active Points); 1 Charge (-2), Extra Time (Full Phase, Delayed Phase, -3/4), Concentration 1/2 DCV (-1/4), Gestures (-1/4), Incantations (-1/4), Requires A Magic Skill vs Spell Resistance Roll (RSR Skill is subject to Skill vs. Skill contests, No Active Point penalty to Skill Roll -1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Illusionary Icestorm View
Wizardry Illusion Level 5
Real Cost: 19 Active Points: 90
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Shadow
Description
Shadow based magics harm opponent for a while if believed (ECV attacks succeeds)
Effect
Drain DEX, BODY 2d6, Delayed Return Rate (points return at the rate of 5 per Minute; +1/4), Ranged (+1/2), DEX, BODY simultaneously (+1/2), BOECV (Mental Defense applies; +1), Range Modifiers Apply (-1/4), Area of Effect Radius: 24" (+1 1/2) (90 Active Points); 1 Charge (-2), Extra Time (Full Phase, Delayed Phase, -3/4), Requires A Magic Skill vs Spell Resistance Roll (RSR Skill is subject to Skill vs. Skill contests, No Active Point penalty to Skill Roll -1/4), Incantations (-1/4), Gestures (-1/4), Concentration 1/2 DCV (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Illusionary Icestorm View
Wizardry Illusion Level 5
Real Cost: 19 Active Points: 90
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Shadow
Description
Shadow based magics harm opponent for a while if believed (ECV attacks succeeds)
Effect
Drain BODY 3d6, Delayed Return Rate (points return at the rate of 5 per Minute; +1/4), BOECV (Mental Defense applies; +1), Range Modifiers Apply (-1/4), Area of Effect Line: 24" (+1) (90 Active Points); 1 Charge (-2), Extra Time (Full Phase, Delayed Phase, -3/4), Requires A Magic Skill vs Spell Resistance Roll (RSR Skill is subject to Skill vs. Skill contests, No Active Point penalty to Skill Roll -1/4), Incantations (-1/4), Gestures (-1/4), Concentration 1/2 DCV (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Improved Invisibility Sphere View
Wizardry Illusion Level 5
Real Cost: 26 Active Points: 85
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Glamer
Effect
Invisibility to Sight and Hearing Groups and Mental Awareness, No Fringe, Usable Simultaneously (up to 16 people at once; +1 1/4) (85 Active Points); Only When Not Attacking (-1/2), 1 Continuing Charge lasting 20 Minutes (-1/2), Extra Time (Full Phase, Only to Activate Constant or Persistent Power, Delayed Phase, -1/2), Gestures (-1/4), Concentration 1/2 DCV (-1/4), Incantations (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Invisible Script View
Wizardry Illusion Level 5
Real Cost: 28 Active Points: 90
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Phantasm
Effect
Invisibility to Sight Group, Only to Obscure Writing (+0), Reverse Trigger (Not vs Chosen Individual; +1/2), UAA (+1), 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Century (+2) (90 Active Points); Extra Time (5 Minutes, Only to Activate, Character May Take No Other Actions, -1 1/4), Concentration 0 DCV (-1/2), Gestures (-1/4), Incantations (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Kaleidoscopic Confusion of the Illusionist View
Wizardry Illusion Level 5
Real Cost: 24 Active Points: 84
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Pattern
Effect
Change Environment 4" radius, -3 to Sight Group PER Rolls, -3 : DCV, -3 : OCV, Multiple Combat Effects, Uncontrolled (+1/2) (84 Active Points); 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Minute (-1), Extra Time (Full Phase, Delayed Phase, -3/4), Gestures (-1/4), Incantations (-1/4), Concentration 1/2 DCV (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Lesser Shadow Steed Herd View
Wizardry Illusion Level 5
Real Cost: 18 Active Points: 81
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: D&D 3e Core
Keywords
Shadow
Effect
+10" Running, x4 Noncombat, combat acceleration/deceleration (+1/4), LOS Not Required After Activation (+1/2), Usable Simultaneously (up to 32 people at once; +1 1/2) (81 Active Points); Extra Time (1 Turn (Post-Segment 12), -1 1/4), 1 Continuing Fuel Charge lasting 1 Hour (+0), Fuel is Extremely Difficult to obtain (-1), Gestures (-1/4), Turn Mode (-1/4), Physical Manifestation (-1/4), Incantations (-1/4), Concentration 1/2 DCV (-1/4)
Edition
H