Being an excerpt from Supplement U: Investigations in Uod, and suitable for the Tactical Simulation Ruleset.
Spells for the Magician, Magic-User, or Sorcerer
Cantraps, not Cantrips
Cantrap is an accepted spelling and the form that Jack Vance used. I’ve decided on this form since Tactical Simulation Ruleset uses a slightly different system that AD&D. And I like taunting spell-check.
- No cantrip can directly interupt anothers concentration.
- When influencing another or anothers possessions then that person is entitled to a save vs. spells.
- Cantrips will not harm any magical item
| Ghostlight |
(Conjuration) |
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Level: |
0 (Cantrap) |
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Range: |
0 |
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Duration: |
Concentration |
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Area of Effect: |
1’ diam. sphere |
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Components: |
V,S |
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Casting Time: |
1 segment |
This cantrap conjures a small sphere pale green light in the palm of the caster’s hand. Only a wave of the hand and a command word are needed for this incantation. The light can not be see behind 50 feet, and only illuminates an area of 5’ around itself. The ghostlight does not produce heat, shadow, or affects infravision.
| Specter’s Voice |
(Illusion) |
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Level: |
0 (Cantrap) |
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Range: |
30’ |
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Duration: |
1 segment |
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Components: |
V |
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Casting Time: |
1 Segment |
The caster creates a brief phrase, of whisper or howling volume that can be heard up to 30 feet away.
| Thorn of Vril |
(Evocation) |
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Level: |
0 (Cantrap) |
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Range: |
25’ |
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Duration: |
Instantaneous |
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Components: |
V,S,M |
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Casting Time: |
1 Segment |
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Saving Throw: |
Saves negates all damage |
A bolt of energy flies from caster towards a single target, hitting automatically for 1 hp of damage. The target can make a save vs spells, which completely negates damage. Note: even if damage occurs, the thorn will not disrupt the concentration of the target’s spell casting.
Material Component: An item of power (a consececrated wizard’s staff, for example) bound to the caster. It is not consumed by casting.
| Base Dweomercraft |
(Alteration,Illusion) |
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Level: |
0 (Cantrap) |
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Range: |
10’ |
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Casting Time: |
1 Segment |
This cantrap can perform a variety minor magical effects:
- Create a small illusion for 5 minutes.
- Clean or change the appearance of a cubic foot of material for an hour.
- Extinguish or light a candle.
- Change the flavour or temperature of a cubic foot of food or other item for an hour.
- Write or scrawl a single letter or sign for one hour.
- Create a puff of smoke.
Spells for the Cleric, Shaman, or Prophet
| Bless |
(Invocation) |
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Level: |
1 |
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Range: |
6” |
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Duration: |
6 turns |
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Area of Effect: |
5” radius |
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Components: |
V, S, M (vial of holy water) |
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Casting Time: |
1 round |
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Saving Throw: |
None |
Upon invoking the blessing, all within the target radius are blessed, gaining a +1 morale checks. In addition, the casters chooses one of three forms at the time of casting:
- Blessing of Benificance - grants a +4 to all saving throws for the duration of the spell
- Blessing of Wrath - grants +2 to hit and damage to all hand-to-hand attacks for the duration of the spell
- Blessing of Fortitude - grants a +2 to armor class and defences for the duration of the spell
Miscellaneous Spells
- Act of Dweomercraft, Lesser
- Aegis
- Capture Fleeing Soul
- Conjure Beast
- Conjure Entity
- Body of Spirit
| Dedication |
Invocation [Ritual] |
| Level: |
Magician 1 |
| Components: |
V,S,M |
| Casting Time: |
1 Week |
| Range: |
5 ft. radius |
| Duration: |
Permanent |
| Saving Throw: |
None |
The caster prepares a week long ritual. The rite takes appromately 8 hours per day.
During the remaining hour the caster may not engage in strenuous activity - only sleeping,
meditation, light meals, etc. The dedicated item or area is treated as though it has an
Arcane Mark (q.v.) and can be Dispelled (DC15 + the caster’s level).
| Empyrean Bolt |
Evocation |
| Level: |
Magician 1 |
| Components: |
V,S,M |
| Casting Time: |
1 Week |
| Range: |
5 ft. radius |
| Duration: |
Permanent |
| Saving Throw: |
None |
| Infest Fetus |
Necromancy |
| Level: |
Magician 4 |
| Components: |
V,S,M |
| Casting Time: |
8 hours |
| Range: |
Special |
| Duration: |
Permanent |
| Saving Throw: |
None |
| Leechspit |
Alteration |
| Level: |
Magician 2 |
| Components: |
V,S,M |
| Casting Time: |
1 |
| Range: |
15 feet |
| Duration: |
1 round/level |
| Saving Throw: |
None |
| Wall of Maggots |
Conjuration |
| Level: |
Magician 3 |
| Components: |
V,S,M |
| Casting Time: |
3 |
| Range: |
5’/level |
| Duration: |
3 rounds/level |
| Saving Throw: |
None |
| Ward Against Elementaries |
Abjuration |
| Level: |
Magician 2 |
| Components: |
V,S,M |
| Casting Time: |
1 turn |
| Area of Effect: |
10 ft. radius |
| Duration: |
1 day |
| Saving Throw: |
None |