Astrological Magic
This is the magic based on the supposed influence
of the heavenly bodies upon the inhabitants
of your game world.
Basic Planetary Ritual, Basic Low Magic Power
This is a ritual that allows the magician
to perform a spell, so long as the planets
are in the right alignment. You must make
an Analyze Desire skill check to perform
this at the correct day of the week and hour
of the day. Here are some examples of specials
for Cast a Spell Chart:
- You may choose to call up the planetary guardian
spirit (usually a royal spirit).
- +1 when using Knowledge (Astrology) as a
modifier (researched special).
- +1 when using Knowledge (Magic) as a modifier
(researched special).
- Improve difficulty class by one (level-of-five
special).
- Call forth the Planetary Intelligence (a
lesser spirit) to assist in the ritual (level-of-ten
special). This requires an immediate roll
and increases the detriment. If succssful
it adds 50 to the comppelling stagge and
the dismissal stage..
Interpret a Chart, Basic Low Magic Power
The individual, place, or thing represented
on a chart is called the subject of the chart.
The magician can use a prepared chart to
learn about the subject. When this power
is first acquired the magician can ask the
general state of the subject as specified
by the chart. Here are some examples of specials
for Interpret a Chart:
- Learn a new type of general question to ask.
This includes such things: What is the immediate
future? What is the history?
- Learn about the subject's emotional state.
- Learn about a single specific event in the
subject's past.
- Learn the relationship of the subject to
some known individual or entity.
- Know one significant event in the subject's
near future.
- +1 when the subject is under a known zodical
influence (researched special).
- +1 when using Magical Senses as a modifier
(researched special).
- Improve difficulty class by one (level-of-five
special).
- Sense if the subject is tied to prophecy
(level-of-five special).
- Recall a chart without having to recreate
it (level-of-ten special).
- The astrologer can briefly astrally project
to the subject's location (level-of-ten special).
Prepare a Natal Chart, Basic IN-based Skill
Given the name, place of birth, and date
of birth of the subject, the magician can
prepare a chart whose general state will
reveal trends of behavior and how successful
the subject of the chart will be. You may
not use this skill to interpret the specific
chart. You must have an ephemeris (book of
astrological tables), drawing tools (a compass,
a straightedge, and a right angle), something
to write with, and something to write on.
This requires three hours to complete. Here
are some examples of specials for Prepare
a Natal Chart:
- Duplicate the skill Basic Mathematics.
- Duplicate the skill Knowledge (Astronomy).
- +1 when using Basic Mathematics as a modifier
(researched special).
- +1 when using Knowledge (Astronomy) as a
modifier (researched special).
- +1 when using Knowledge (Astrology) as a
modifier (researched special).
- Improve difficulty class by one (level-of-five
special).
Prepare a Progressed Chart, Basic IN-based
Skill
Given the name, place of birth, and date
of birth of the subject, the magician can
prepare a chart whose general state will
reveal the current state of the subject and
any divergence from the trends shown in the
natal chart. You may not use this skill to
interpret the specific chart. You must have
an ephemeris (book of astrological tables),
drawing tools (a compass, a straightedge,
and a right angle), something to write with,
and something to write on. This requires
three hours to complete. Here are some examples
of specials for Prepare a Progressed Chart:
- Duplicate the skill Basic Mathematics.
- Duplicate the skill Knowledge (Astronomy).
- +1 when using Basic Mathematics as a modifier
(researched special).
- +1 when using Knowledge (Astronomy) as a
modifier (researched special).
- +1 when using Knowledge (Astrology) as a
modifier (researched special).
- Improve difficulty class by one (level-of-five
special).
Zodiacal Ritual, Basic Low Magic Power
This is a ritual that allows the magician
to perform a spell, so long as the zodiacal
signs are right. When this power is first
purchased you know how to perform one spell
within a magical intention. You must prepare
a progressed chart to perform this ritual.
New inentions or spells can be researched
so long as you have the skill Knowledge of
Magic or Knowledge of Astrology. Here are
some examples of specials for Zodiacal Ritual:
- Learn a new spell within an existing intention.
- Learn a new intention.
- Gain the ability to cast an existing ritual
under a new sign.
- +1 if the ritual sign is the same as your
birth sign (researched special).
- +1 when using Knowledge (Astrology) as a
modifier (researched special).
- Improve the difficulty class by one (level-of-five
special).
Analyze Desire, Difficult IN/IU-Based Skill
The ability to calculate the month, week,
day, and hour for an intention of a planetary
ritual. The desire can be anything.
Cast a Spell Chart, Difficult Low Magic Power
The magician can cast a spell using a special
chart. When this power is first purchased
you know how to perform one spell within
a magical intention. You must have these
items as limited magic items: ephemeris (book
of astrological tables), drawing tools (a
compass, a straightedge, and a right angle),
something to write with, and something to
write on. Preparing this chart requires an
hour. Casting the spell is instantaneous.
New inentions or spells can be researched
so long as you have the skill Knowledge of
Magic or Knowledge of Astrology. Here are
some examples of specials for Cast a Spell
Chart:
- Learn a new spell within an existing intention.
- Learn a new intention.
- +1 when using Knowledge (Astrology) as a
modifier (researched special).
- +1 when using Magical Senses as a modifier
(researched special).
- Improve difficulty class by one (level-of-five
special).
Greater Planetary Ritual, Difficult Low Magic
Power
This is a ritual that allows the magician
to perform a spell, so long as the planets
are in the right alignment. You must make
an Analyze Desire skill check to perform
this at hour of the day. New inentions or
spells can be researched so long as you have
the skill Knowledge of Magic or Knowledge
of Astrology. Here are some examples of specials
for Cast a Spell Chart:
- You may choose to call up the planetary guardian
spirit (usually a royal spirit).
- +1 when using Knowledge (Astrology) as a
modifier (researched special).
- +1 when using Knowledge (Magic) as a modifier
(researched special).
- Improve difficulty class by one (level-of-five
special).
- Call forth the Planetary Intelligence (a
lesser spirit) to assist in the ritual (level-of-ten
special). This requires an immediate roll
and increases the detriment. If succssful
it adds 50 to the comppelling stagge and
the dismissal stage..
Prepare a Specific Chart, Difficult IN-based
Skill
This is a quickly prepared chart that is
designed to answer one specific question.
You may not use this skill to interpret the
specific chart. You must have an ephemeris
(book of astrological tables), drawing tools
(a compass, a straightedge, and a right angle),
something to write with, and something to
write on. This requires an hour to complete.
Here are some examples of specials for Prepare
a Specific Chart:
- Duplicate the skill Basic Mathematics.
- Duplicate the skill Knowledge (Astronomy).
- +1 when using Basic Mathematics as a modifier
(researched special).
- +1 when using Knowledge (Astronomy) as a
modifier (researched special).
- +1 when using Knowledge (Astrology) as a
modifier (researched special).
- Improve difficulty class by one (level-of-five
special).
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