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Record Count: 14

Control Weather View
Clerical General Level 8
Wizardry Transmutation Level 8
Domain Air Level 7
Domain Weather Level 7
Stregari Conjuring Level 8
Real Cost: 25 Active Points: 133
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: D&D 3e Core
Description
Long Term Endurance Lost Paid When Spell Is Cast
Effect
Change Environment 4" radius, +/-9 Temperature Level Adjustment, Long-Lasting: 20 Minutes, Multiple Combat Effects, Varying Combat Effects, Megascale (1" = 1 km; +1/4), Varying Effect Broad Group (+1) (133 Active Points); 1 Charge (-2), Extra Time (1 Minute, -1 1/2), No Range (-1/2), Can Only Alter Weather, Not Create It (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Binding: Metamorphosis View
Wizardry Transmutation Level 8
Real Cost: 26 Active Points: 131
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: D&D 3e Core
Keywords
Mind-Affecting
Description
Long Term Endurance Lost Paid When Spell Is Cast
Effect
XDM (Single Dimension (Jar Trap Pocket Dimension)), x8 Increased Weight, IPE, Source Only (Fully Invisible; +1/2), Affects Desol Any form of Desolidification (+1/2), Lingering up to 1 Minute (May Try To Trap Target Several Time -- Charge Expended By Success; +3/4), UAA (+1) (131 Active Points); 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Minute (-1 1/4), Extra Time (Extra Phase, Delayed Phase, -1), Side Effects, Side Effect occurs automatically whenever Power is used (Side Effect always occurs whenever the character does some specific act; Caster takes 27 LTE loss; -1/2), Physical Manifestation (Jar with target trapped inside in a gaseous form; -1/4), Concentration 1/2 DCV (-1/4), Incantations (-1/4), Gestures (-1/4), Requires A Skill Roll (RSR Skill is subject to Skill vs. Skill contests, No Active Point penalty to Skill Roll Magic Skill vs Spell Resistance; -1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Binding: Minimus Containment View
Wizardry Transmutation Level 8
Real Cost: 26 Active Points: 131
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: D&D 3e Core
Keywords
Mind-Affecting
Description
Long Term Endurance Lost Paid When Spell Is Cast
Effect
XDM (Single Dimension (Gem Trap Pocket Dimension)), x8 Increased Weight, Affects Desol Any form of Desolidification (+1/2), IPE, Source Only (Fully Invisible; +1/2), Lingering up to 1 Minute (May Try To Trap Target Several Time -- Charge Expended By Success; +3/4), UAA (+1) (131 Active Points); 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Minute (-1 1/4), Extra Time (Extra Phase, Delayed Phase, -1), Side Effects, Side Effect occurs automatically whenever Power is used (Side Effect always occurs whenever the character does some specific act; Caster takes 27 LTE loss; -1/2), Requires A Skill Roll (RSR Skill is subject to Skill vs. Skill contests, No Active Point penalty to Skill Roll Magic Skill vs Spell Resistance; -1/4), Gestures (-1/4), Incantations (-1/4), Concentration 1/2 DCV (-1/4), Physical Manifestation (Jar with target trapped inside in a gaseous form; -1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Craft Stone Golem View
Wizardry Transmutation Level 9
Domain Automata Level 8
Stregari Binding Level 9
Real Cost: 19 Active Points: 150
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Creation
Description
"Casting" is a long process of constructing and enchanting a Golem rather than a "summoning ritual" or equivalent. Use Bestiary pg 80 for base, modified appropriately for campaign rules in place such as not using Hit Locations, etc. Golem exists until destroyed.
Effect
Summon 377-point Stone Golem; remove No Hit Locations, +2d6 HA, +1 HtH, + an additional -6" KB Resistance, Slavishly Devoted (+1) (150 Active Points); Extra Time (6 Hours, Character May Take No Other Actions, -3 3/4), 1 Charge (-2), Must Have Expensive Ingredients (-1/2), Concentration 1/2 DCV (-1/4), Incantations (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Iron Body View
Wizardry Transmutation Level 8
Domain Earth Level 8
Real Cost: 55 Active Points: 135
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: D&D 3e Core
Keywords
Metal, Transmogrify
Description
The caster's body becomes Iron-like granting great resistance to harm and strength, but also ponderous weight. Lasts 1 Hour unless dispelled / encounters Anti-Magic.
Effect
  • Energy Damage Reduction, Resistant, 75% (60 Active Points); Extra Time (Full Phase, -1/2), Visible (-1/4), Gestures (-1/4), Concentration 1/2 DCV (-1/4), 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Hour (-1/4) (Real Cost: 24)
  • Physical Damage Reduction, Resistant, 75% (60 Active Points); Extra Time (Full Phase, -1/2), Visible (-1/4), Concentration 1/2 DCV (-1/4), Gestures (-1/4), 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Hour (-1/4) (Real Cost: 24)
  • Density Increase ((800 kg mass, +15 STR, +3 PD/ED, -3" KB) (15 Active Points); Extra Time (Full Phase, -1/2), Concentration 1/2 DCV (-1/4), Gestures (-1/4), 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Hour (-1/4) (Real Cost: 7)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Klavec's Dysfunction View
Wizardry Transmutation Level 8
Real Cost: 30 Active Points: 135
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Transmogrify
Description
Klavec the Transmogrifier mastered the very building blocks of matter and energy and was a fearsomely powerful Transmuter of early Keoish renown.

This spell renders objects to their component elements or parts, or with GM's discretion even something else entirely that is completely useless.
Effect
Dispel Device/Object Powers 15d6, All Powers Simultaneously (+2) (135 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)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Mass Blink View
Wizardry Transmutation Level 8
Real Cost: 38 Active Points: 135
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Teleport
Effect
+12 with DCV, LOS Not Required To Maintain (+1/2), Usable Simultaneously (up to 4 people at once; +3/4) (135 Active Points); 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Minute (-1), Extra Time (Full Phase, Only to Activate Constant or Persistent Power, Delayed Phase, -1/2), Concentration 1/2 DCV (-1/4), Visible (-1/4), Gestures (-1/4), Incantations (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Mass Gaseous Form View
Wizardry Transmutation Level 8
Real Cost: 44 Active Points: 135
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Effect
Desolidification (affected by Wind/Air), LOS Not Required To Maintain (+1/2), Usable Simultaneously (up to 4 people at once; +3/4) (90 Active Points); Extra Time (Full Phase, Only to Activate Constant or Persistent Power, Delayed Phase, -1/2), Cannot Pass Through Solid Objects (-1/2), 1 Continuing Charge lasting 20 Minutes (-1/2), Incantations (-1/4), Gestures (-1/4), Concentration 1/2 DCV (-1/4) (Real Cost: 28)
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Flight 10", Linked (Gas Form; -1/4), Greater Power is Constant or in use most or all of the time (+1/4), LOS Not Required To Maintain (+1/2), Usable Simultaneously (up to 4 people at once; +3/4) (45 Active Points); Extra Time (Full Phase, Only to Activate Constant or Persistent Power, Delayed Phase, -1/2), 1 Continuing Charge lasting 20 Minutes (-1/2), Concentration 1/2 DCV (-1/4), Incantations (-1/4), Gestures (-1/4) (Real Cost: 16)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Polymorph Any Object View
Wizardry Transmutation Level 8
Domain Trickery Level 8
Stregari Bewitching Level 8
Real Cost: 33 Active Points: 125
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: D&D 3e Core
Description
Lingering allows the effect to be used repeatedly within 1 TURN. This spell is very abusable; GM permission might be required.
Effect
Major Transform 3d6+1 (Anything into Anything, Dispel Magic, Death of Caster, Death of Target), Lingering up to 1 Turn (+1/2), Improved Target Group (+1) (125 Active Points); 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Turn (-1 1/2), Extra Time (Delayed Phase, -1/4), Concentration 1/2 DCV (-1/4), Gestures (-1/4), Incantations (-1/4), Limited Range (4" +1"/15 Points in VPP Pool; -1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Soundarian's Superior Melt Weapons View
Wizardry Transmutation Level 8
Real Cost: 22 Active Points: 135
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: D&D 3e Core
Effect
Ranged Killing Attack 6d6 (vs. ED), Lingering up to 1 Turn (+1/2) (135 Active Points); Only vs Metal Weapons (-2), 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Turn (-1 1/2), Extra Time (Full Phase, Only to Activate, Delayed Phase, -1/2), Gestures (-1/4), No Knockback (-1/4), Incantations (-1/4), 1/2 DCV Concentration
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Superior Skin of the Moray View
Wizardry Transmutation Level 8
Real Cost: 45 Active Points: 135
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Electricity
Description
The caster electrifies their skin delivering a painful shock to anything coming into contact with it (other than their own gear).
Effect
Ranged Killing Attack 3d6 (vs. ED), +1 STUN Multiplier (+1/4), Damage Shield (Offensive; +3/4), Continuous (+1) (135 Active Points); Extra Time (1 Turn (Post-Segment 12), Only to Activate, -3/4), Gestures (Requires both hands; -1/2), Incantations (-1/4), 1/2 DCV Concentration (Only To Activate, -1/4), 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Hour (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Tenser's Ravenous Raptor View
Wizardry Transmutation Level 8
Real Cost: 37 Active Points: 131
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: AD&D 1e Supplement
Keywords
Transmogrify
Description
With this unusual spell the caster turns an arrow into an animated wooden hawk that repeatedly attacks a single target for a TURN. The enchanted arrow can remain dormant for up to one day, and once it is launched from a bow, and transforms in mid-flight.
Effect
To Cast: Extra Time (Full Phase, Only to Activate, Delayed Phase, -1/2), Incantations (-1/4), Gestures (-1/4), Concentration 1/2 DCV (-1/4) Dormant: UBO (+1/4), LOS Not Required To Maintain (+1/2), Physical Manifestation (Arrow, -1/4), 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Day (-0), Must Be Launched As Arrow / Range Based On Bow (-0) Activated: Ranged Killing Attack 2d6 + 1 (vs. PD) Continuous (+1), Uncontrolled (Lasts 2 TURNS after being Launched, +1/2), Penetrating (+1/2); Physical Manifestation (Wooden Hawk; -1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Ultimate Open / Close View
Wizardry Transmutation Level 8
Real Cost: 29 Active Points: 131
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: D&D 3e Core
Effect
Telekinesis (50 STR), Invisible Power Effects, Source Only (Sight Group; +1/4), Uncontrolled (+1/2) (131 Active Points); Only to Open or Close items Very Limited Group of Objects (-1), Extra Time (Delayed Phase, Character May Take No Other Actions, Delayed Phase, -3/4), Concentration 1/2 DCV, Must Concentrate throughout use of Constant Power (-1/2), 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Hour (-1/4), Affects Whole Object (-1/4), Gestures (-1/4), Incantations (-1/4), Limited Range (4" + 1" /15 Points in VPP) (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Wyrmsize View
Wizardry Transmutation Level 8
Real Cost: 41 Active Points: 135
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Transmogrify
Description
  • The caster or a target of their choice swells up to truly immense proportion for up to 20 minutes (unless dispelled / encounters Anti-Magic). Their personal accouterments grow and return to normal size with them (but are functionally unaltered).
  • BODY & STUN gained from Growth lost first.
  • Defense for the unwilling is at least 10 Power Defense or a creditable effect defined as Magic Resistance of some sort, or already being larger than normal.
Effect
Growth (+45 STR, +9 BODY, +9 STUN, -9" KB, 51,092 kg, -6 DCV, +6 PER Rolls to perceive character, 16 m tall, 8 m wide), Persistent (+1/2), Uncontrolled (+1/2), Usable As Attack (+1) (135 Active Points); 1 Continuing Charge lasting 20 Minutes (-1/2), Gestures (Requires both hands; -1/2), Extra Time (Extra Phase, Only to Activate, -1/2), Incantations (-1/4), Concentration 1/2 DCV (-1/4), IIF: Dragonscale (or equivalent component, -1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition