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| Description || This spell must be cast at any time during, or immediately after, the casting of the spell to be countered (the “hostile spell”).
| Description || This spell must be cast at any time during, or immediately after, the casting of the spell to be countered (the “hostile spell”).


It can be used to [[Combat#Countering|counter]] any lesser spell against a target that is within range of the caster of the ''Countermagic'' (that is, the target of the hostile spell must be within range of the caster of the ''Countermagic'', even if the hostile spell’s caster is not).


It can be used to [[Combat#Countering|counter]] any lesser spell against a target that is within range of the caster of the ''Countermagic'' (that is, the target of the hostile spell must be within range of the caster of the ''Countermagic'', even if the hostile spell’s caster is not).


For reference, the vocals for any lesser spell always begin with the [[Spellcasting#Vocal Component|sphere indicator]] (e.g. “By the powers of the Elements”), without a power indicator (e.g. “By my power” or “By my exalted might”).
For reference, the vocals for any lesser spell always begin with the [[Spellcasting#Vocal Component|sphere indicator]] (e.g. “By the powers of the Elements”), without a power indicator (e.g. “By my power” or “By my exalted might”).

Revision as of 07:08, 13 September 2024

Name Countermagic
Vocals “I call upon the powers of Life, the Elements and Spirit to defy that spell – Countermagic
Call Countermagic
Range 30ft / 10m
Duration Instantaneous
Cost 1 magic point
Key Words Lesser / Fundamental
Description This spell must be cast at any time during, or immediately after, the casting of the spell to be countered (the “hostile spell”).


It can be used to counter any lesser spell against a target that is within range of the caster of the Countermagic (that is, the target of the hostile spell must be within range of the caster of the Countermagic, even if the hostile spell’s caster is not).

For reference, the vocals for any lesser spell always begin with the sphere indicator (e.g. “By the powers of the Elements”), without a power indicator (e.g. “By my power” or “By my exalted might”).

If the indicated spell is a mass spell, it is only countered for one target.

Countermagic cannot be used to counter another Countermagic spell.

Skills Corporeal Spellcasting, Elemental Spellcasting, Spiritual Spellcasting


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