The Jmorvi Shek-Pvar stands between fire and earth.

His element is of the

solid heart of the world, of steel and black iron. The Jmorvi affinity is for
mineral, especially metallic minerals. The element and its manipulators
are powerful and unyielding, but sometimes brittle and insensitive, brutal
and shallow. Jmorvi magic abhors the spiritual, the soul of man which is
unpredictable, wild and unreliable - it prefers the sureness and solidity of
Tome of the Ancient and cold, clean steel. Most Jmorvi are artificers, their magic tends to run in a
Esoteric Mysteries of the slower vein than that of other Shek-Pvar. Theirs' is the study, making and
manipulation of tangible metals, things that do not yield easily to the
Artifice of Jmorvi spirit, even the spirit of the mage.

Note: When a mage of any convocation tries to use a Jmorvi spell to

enchant a non-Jmorvi elemental object, his EML is penalized.

-10 Secondary (Peleahn/Fyvria) object

-15 Neutral elements (GM discretion)
-20 Tertiary (Lyahvi/Odivshe) object
-30 Diametric (Savorya) object

In this tome the following special definitions are used: Wholly Metallic -
an artifact which is at least 91% metal. Mostly Metallic - an artifact which
is at least 51% metal. Partly Metallic - at least 21% metal.

Ordering of Metals

For proper casting of some spells, it is useful to know which of two or

more metals is heavier (i.e.: denser). The GM has several options as to the
scale he will use to compare metal density. Atomic weight is one option,
but we prefer specific gravity, because medieval (and even ancient)
alchemists can measure it with a scale and a couple of buckets of water.

The following is a list of metals known to Lýthian scholars with their

Specific Gravities:

Metal Gravity
Platinum (Mýthral) 21.5
Gold 19.3
Gold Coin (Electrum) 17.2
Quicksilver (Mercury) 13.6
Lead 11.3
Silver 10.5
Copper 8.9
Bronze 8.7
Brass 8.5
Iron 7.9
Steel 7.8
Tim 7.3
Zinc 7.1
Antimony 6.7
Arsenic (Grey) 5.7
Arsenic (Yellow) 2.0

The specific gravity of a metal also depends on its purity so these figures
should be deemed approximate. It should also be realized that, because
the laws of physics vary from one universe to another, substances do not
necessarily have the same properties on Kethira as they do on Terra.
 INDEX

BALOR'S SPELL OF LOCKING (I) 2 

COMUS' REVELATION (I) 2 
GOLDEN RUNE (I) 3

BLADESHARP (II) 3 
DETECT TRUE METALS (II) 4 
FERIC'S LOCK (II) 4 
HAMMERBLOW (II) 5 
KAEVEN’S THUNDER (II) 5 
SHEEN OF KRAZMA (II) 6

DORAN’S KEY (III) 6 

EVARKIN’S HAND (III) 7 
JOINING OF MARSILIUS (III) 7 
KAEVEN’S DAMPENING (III) 8 
MAGIC CALTROPS (III) 8 
OCHAM’S EDGE (III) 9 
SPHERE OF DUUL MÙL (III) 9

AARON'S ART OF SMITHING (IV) 10 

REPULSE OF KELDAS (IV) 10 
SWORD SINGER (IV) 11

HANKOR'S COINAGE (V) 11 

LEOFFLED'S ENHANCEMENT (V) 12 
SIRIK'S WARD (V) 13 
SONG OF THE SMITH (V) 13

ATTRACTION OF TOBIRAS (VI) 14 

CRIMSON RIBBON (VI) 14 
DEREK'S FORGE (VI) 15 
SADE’S BLUDGEON (VI) 15 
VULEN'S PASSAGE (VI) 16 
VULEN'S REST (VI) 16

BORONDIR'S COLUMN (VII) 17 

EVARKIN’S GOLEM (VII) 18 
ILVIR’S TOUCH (VII) 18 
RAZOR BLADE (VII) 19 
WALL OF SHELAR (VII) 19

LETHAL BLADE (VIII) 20 

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BALOR'S SPELL OF LOCKING (I) COMUS' REVELATION (I)
(Author: Brian Malcolm)

This spell magically bars a door, gate or valve of wood When cast upon a metal/mineral object, the spell
(at least partly metallic), metal, or stone. The magical reveals the form inherent in that object. The caster
closure holds the portal fast just as if it were securely gains a bonus to subsequent Craft rolls related to that
stopped or locked. The door may still be broken down. object, as applicable. The bonus is SB1 at MS, SB2 at
Note that a mage whose index with this spell is 3 points CS.
higher than the caster's may open such a door without
difficulty.
Bonus Effect

Bonus Effects ML91+ Bonus is SB2 at MS, SB3 at CS.

ML51+ The spell provides some protection against

physical attack. The DF of the door is increased by SI
points, while the AP is increased by SI/2 points.

ML81+ Damage done to a portal protected by this spell

will regenerate at the rate of one DF point per hour.

Fatigue: (15-SI) x 1.0 Fatigue: (15-SI) x 1.0

Time: (15-SI) x 4 seconds Time: (15-SI) minutes
Range: Touch Range: Touch
Duration: MS: ML min/CS: Indefinite Duration: Indefinite

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GOLDEN RUNE (I) BLADESHARP (II)
(Author: Harry Butler)

An enchantment which allows the caster to “engrave” a A spell to temporarily increase the impact of an
message or drawing in the surface of an elemental unenchanted metal weapon by one. CS increases impact
object. The caster uses a finger to make the etching; no and allows a successive casting. A CF result destroys
other tool is needed. The caster is able to write for the weapon. Bladesharp may not be cast in conjunction
about ML seconds (MS) or ML x 3 seconds (CS). with any other Indefinite or Permanent enchantment.

Bonus Effects Bonus Effects

ML61+ The engraving may be hidden below the ML36+ May be cast on weapons containing some non-
surface, visible only to Jmorvi Shek-Pvar. metallic components/parts.

ML71+ The engraving may be made legible only under ML76+ If cast upon a weapon during manufacture, the
certain caster-designated conditions (e.g., under a full enchantment will have an Indefinite (or with CS:
moon). Permanent) duration.

ML81+ Caster need not touch the surface being

engraved. Range is SI yards.

ML91+ The subsurface engraving may be hidden from

all but those described by the caster.

Fatigue: (15-SI) x 1.0 Fatigue: (15-SI) x 2.0

Time: (15-SI) seconds Time: (15-SI) hours
Range: Touch/ML81+ SI yards Range: Touch
Duration: MS: ML days/CS: Indefinite Duration: MS: SI hours/CS: Indefinite

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DETECT TRUE METALS (II) FERIC'S LOCK (II)
(Author: Brandybuck)

Cast upon a coin, this will reveal the true metal content An enchantment to increase the complexity of a wholly
of the coin to the caster, by tossing it up in the air and metallic lock or similar mechanism. With success, lock
catching the coin again. This helps in the detecting of complexity is increased by one (MS) or two (CS). This
counterfeits of various types, where an illusion, plating spell cannot be combined with any other complexity-
or other means are used to disguise a less valuable or increasing spells, and cannot be laid more than one on
worthless coin. the same mechanism.

When cast on an existing mechanism, the spell will

Bonus Effects (none) "rekey" the lock. Matching keys, if applicable, must
thus be present at time of casting or they will cease to
function in the lock.

The enchantment is a minor artifact power and

"occupies" no Ego.

The Duration is permanent if the power is installed

when the mechanism is made; otherwise, the Duration
is Indefinite.

Bonus Effect

ML71+ Enchantment may be laid upon a mostly

metallic mechanism

Fatigue: (15-SI) x 1.5 Fatigue: (15-SI) x 1.5

Time: (15-SI) seconds Time: (15-SI) hours
Range: Touch Range: Touch
Duration: Instantaneous Duration: Indefinite/Permanent (see above)

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HAMMERBLOW (II) KAEVEN’S THUNDER (II)
(Author: K. Mogensen/Contributor: K.O. Kristiansen)

An enchantment to increase the impact of the next A major/minor artifact power cast on a wholly metallic
strike of an enchanted, wholly metallic, weapon - in weapon. If cast as a major artifact power, Thunder
any one aspect which the weapon already possesses, by “occupies” one point of Ego/Will. If cast as a minor
SI (MS) or SI x 2 (CS). power, it may not be combined with any other
enchantment. If cast on a weapon during its creation,
The spell will take effect the first time the weapon hits
Thunder’s Duration is Permanent. Indefinite otherwise.
within Duration; otherwise, the enchantment is
harmlessly dispelled. The caster must specify which
aspect is being enhanced at the time of casting. Thunder increases the intensity of sound caused by
strikes made with the weapon by enhancing the
The spell puts a “rune” on the weapon, visible by resonance/reverberating properties of the metal. Thus a
Golden Eye and such. mace or sword treated with Thunder will ring or crack
more loudly when striking against metal such as
armour, or an opposing blocking weapon.
Bonus Effects
The increasing noise caused by such a weapon is
ML61+ May be cast on a mostly metallic weapon. proportional to the SI of the caster. The effect of the
noise impacts the morale of allies and opponents. Upon
ML71+ Up to SI Hammerblow runes may be put on hearing the sound of a weapon enchanted with
one weapon. These will take effect on consecutive Thunder, raw recruits or untrained warriors will avoid
strikes, never at the same time. the weapon’s wielder if at all possible. If ordered to
engage Thunder’s wielder, such warriors must make a
ML81+ Effect may be delayed up to SI (MS) or SI x 3
(CS) days until after a set time or until the morale check at Will x 4. Veteran warriors need not
Hammerblow rune is touched, this will start the make this check.
normal Duration of the spell. Time to cast the
spell with delayed effect is (15-SI) x 3 minutes. In addition to its effect on neophyte warriors, Thunder
impacts the morale of friend and foe as well. In any
situation where a Thunder weapon has been in use, and
a morale check is called for, SI/3 is added to the Will of
friendly forces, and deducted from the Will of
opponents, prior to applying the multiplying factor. If
Thunder was cast with CS, adjust Will by SI/2.

Bonus Effects

ML61+ May be cast on mostly metallic weapons.

ML91+ May be cast on partly metallic weapons.

Fatigue: (15-SI) x 1.5 Fatigue: (15-SI) x 2.0

Time: (15-SI) x 3 seconds (see above) Time: (15-SI) minutes
Range: Touch Range: Touch
Duration: MS: SI x 5 minutes/CS: SI x 15 minutes Duration: Indefinite/Permanent (see above)

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SHEEN OF KRAZMA (II) DORAN’S KEY (III)
(Author/Contributor: Steve Bartlett/Revised) (Author: Harry Butler)

An enchantment which treats a wholly metal This spell allows the caster to open mundane (i.e. non-
artifact/weapon so that it will not oxidize, tarnish or magical) mechanical locks of Complexity lower than or
rust. equal to caster's Key SI. With the basic spell, the caster
must touch the lock's interior mechanism with a piece
The enchantment is not an artifact power, "occupies" of metal, such as a key or piece of wire.
no Ego and leaves no residue. It cannot be laid on an
enchanted artifact, but a weapon treated with Sheen can
be subsequently enchanted.
Bonus Effect
If cast as the artifact is being forged, the Duration of
Sheen is Indefinite (MS) or Permanent (CS). If cast on ML71+ Caster no longer need touch lock's interior
a complete artifact, Duration is ML days (MS) or mechanism. Touching the lock's exterior during casting
indefinite (CS). The caster must continually handle the is sufficient.
item while casting this spell.

Bonus Effects

ML76+ May be laid on a mostly metallic weapon.

ML86+ May be laid on a partly metallic weapon.

Fatigue: (15-SI) x 1.5 Fatigue: (15-SI) x 1.5

Time: (15-SI) hours Time: (15-SI) x 2 seconds
Range: Touch Range: Touch (see above)
Duration: See above Duration: Instantaneous

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EVARKIN’S HAND (III) JOINING OF MARSILIUS (III)
(Author/Contributor: Blair Wettlaufer & Evarkin)

A spell to disrupt a mechanism, so it will not function. When standing on an at least partially metallic surface
The basic spell only works on Complex devices (such (stone or solid rock is also sufficient), the caster can
as Golems, Locks of Complexity 6+, Terran Firearms, join with the ethereal forces of the element and literally
etc.) of an unenchanted nature. become steady as a rock. The caster cannot be knocked
back, fall, or be lifted for the duration of the spell (the
Evarkin's Hand jams these devices, so an unlocked caster can, of course, end the spell before the duration
door would stay unlocked if the spell was cast upon the has ended if s/he wishes). Unfortunately, the caster
lock, but it would not open if cast on the hinges or cannot move from the place where he casted the spell,
latch. The spell must be cast once per mechanism. and thus suffers -20 to all Dodge rolls, and other
penalties as the GM sees fit. At CS, the caster can move
about within a 1m radius, and only suffers -10 to
Bonus Effects Dodge rolls.

ML61+ Range is now ML feet.

Bonus Effects
ML71+ The spell will now disrupt Semi-Complex
devices (Crossbows, Locks of Complexity 1-5, ML61+ The spell can be cast on another willing target
Mills, Catapults, Measuring Scales, etc.) at a range of Touch.

ML81+ The spell will disrupt Simple devices (Wheels, ML86+ The caster may move about freely, as long as
Winches, Hinges, Latches, Rudders, Jewellery he remains on a metallic/mineral surface.
Clasps, Buckles, etc.)

Fatigue: (15-SI) x 2.0 Fatigue: (15-SI) x 2.0

Time: (15-SI) seconds Time: (15-SI) seconds
Range: Touch/ML61+ ML Feet Range: Self/ML61+ Touch
Duration: SI minutes Duration: SI x 10 seconds

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KAEVEN’S DAMPENING (III) MAGIC CALTROPS (III)
(Author: Dogberry)

A major/minor artifact power cast on a wholly metallic An enchantment that empowers tiny caltrops to
equipment. If cast as a major artifact power, temporarily swell with ethereal iron and inflict full
Dampening “occupies” two points of Ego/Will. If cast damage. The caster makes a handful (up to SI ounces of
as a minor power it may not be combined with any tiny caltrops (1 dram each) and casts the spell,
other enchantment. If cast on equipment during its including a keyword. When he wants to use the
creation, Dampening’s Duration is Permanent. caltrops, he pulls out as many as he wants to use at that
Indefinite otherwise. time and casts them to the ground, saying the keyword.
They then swell to normal size for caltrops for the
Dampening manipulates the metals reverberating duration of the spell.
properties to muffle the sound caused by strikes.

Dampening makes combat quieter, but certainly not Bonus Effects

silent. A standard HRG multiple for a listening check to
hear the clash of dampened equipment is (8-SI/2). Such ML71+ Duration is doubled.
checks are highly discretionary.
ML101+ Caster can choose to have them do double
Note that Dampening does nothing to reduce other damage, (barbed points).
noises of combat, such as shouting, collateral breakage
of furniture, etc.

Bonus Effects

ML61+ May be cast on mostly metallic equipment.

ML91+ May be cast on partly metallic equipment.

Fatigue: (15-SI) x 2.5 Fatigue: (15-SI) x 2.0

Time: (15-SI) minutes Time: (15-SI) x 2 seconds
Range: Touch Range: Touch
Duration: Indefinite/Permanent Duration: SI x 5 minutes

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OCHAM’S EDGE (III) SPHERE OF DUUL MÙL (III)
(Author: Andreas Nicoletti) (Author/Contributor: Hâkan Ahlgren/Mikael Hegardt)

A spell to temporarily improve the impact of one This spell creates a six-inch ball to form from earth,
specified aspect of a wholly metallic weapon. The mud, sand, gravel, etc., held or touched by the caster;
caster moves his/her fingers or focus over the weapon this ball may be thrown in a straight line. The caster
surface that is to be enhanced. The caster must declare needs the appropriate amount of source material, and
which aspect is to be enhanced before casting. the spell forms this material into a ball. The ball is
accurate but moves fairly slowly. It can, therefore, be
NOTE: this spell is not cumulative.
dodged. The range of the ball is ML yards. If it reaches
This spell is affected by how well the caster succeeds in this limit without encountering an obstruction (any
casting. solid object, enchantment or magical residue) the ball
returns to its original loose form. However, upon
CF Aspect reduced by SI points striking any obstruction, the ball disintegrates, spraying
MF No effect objects within SI yards with Blunt Impact 1d6 (MS) or
MS Aspect increased by SI/2 points; round up 2d6 (CS).
CS Aspect increased by SI points

Bonus Effects
Bonus Effects
ML51+ The ball has 2d6 (MS) or 4d6 (CS) Blunt
ML66+ Range is line of sight. Impact.

ML76+ Spell can be used on a mostly-metallic object. ML91+ The earth ball may originate from any
appropriate seed material anywhere within ML yards
ML81+ Caster may specify creature or target (EG: +2E and good line of sight of the caster. Traverse is
vs. Gargun) that the bonus is applied to. With this measured from the seed site.
option, the sword strikes at normal damage to
everything else.

ML91+ The spell may be cast on partially-metallic

weapons.

Fatigue: (15-SI) x 2.0 Fatigue: (15-SI) x 2.0

Time: (15-SI) seconds Time: (15-SI) seconds
Range: Touch/ML66+ line of sight Range: Self/ML91+ ML yards
Duration: MS: ML days/CS: Indefinite Duration: Variable

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AARON'S ART OF SMITHING (IV) REPULSE OF KELDAS (IV)
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Krezdorn)

The spell re-heats a metallic workpiece by imbuing it A self-enchantment that covers the caster with a
with Jmorvi essence. The heat is so high that it may not glowing golden coat which repels metallic objects
be achieved by normal means. The metal will turn entering a zone within Aura/10 inches from caster's
brightly yellow and may be smithed over again. This skin.
will enhance the overall quality of the workpiece.
These pieces of smithery will not rust either. The Effectively, the enchantment decreases amount of
impact or the quality of a weapon will be raised. Impact inflicted by metallic objects, or objects with
metallic components, which strike at the caster's body
MS CS by SI/2 (MS) or SI (CS).
WQ +1 +2
Impact +1 +2 Because the enchantment repels metallic objects, it also
places a penalty on the caster's ability to use any
metallic object (e.g., wield a sword) of SI x 5.
The spell may be cast only once on the same object,
which will be counted among the magical artefacts.
Bonus Effects

Bonus Effects ML51+ Caster may dampen the glowing of the

protective coat to a mere glimmering.
ML61+ Impurities will be removed partly from the
metal. WQ +1 ML61+ Enchantment may be cast on another willing
person.
ML91+ The caster may enhance both stats of a
weapon. ML76+ Metallic objects carried by the caster at time of
casting may be omitted from the effect of Repulse.
However, such a weapon dropped by the caster could
be picked up by an opponent and used against the
caster with no reduction to its Impact.

Fatigue: (15-SI) x3.5 Fatigue: (15-SI) x 2.5

Time: (15-SI) x10 min. Time: (15-SI) x 2 seconds
Range: Touch Range: Self/ML61+ Touch
Duration: MS: Indefinite/CS: Permanent Duration: MS: SI x 30 seconds/CS: SI x 2 minutes

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SWORD SINGER (IV) HANKOR'S COINAGE (V)
A major/minor artifact power cast on a wholly metallic This spell allows the caster to recoin pennies from one
weapon. If cast as a major artifact power, Sword Singer style to another (Rethémi to Kàldôran, etc.) SI ounces
“occupies” three points of Ego/Will. If cast as a minor may be affected per casting. The caster must have a
power it may not be combined with any other coin of the end product (e.g., Kàldôran) type.
enchantment. If cast on a weapon during its creation,
Sword Singer’s Duration is Permanent. Indefinite CF The coins to be transformed turn very soft for
otherwise. an Indefinite period of time.
MF Means nothing happens.
Sword Singer manipulates the resonance properties of a CS Allows minor modifications to be made to make
wholly metallic edged weapon. In combat each time the the coins not such obvious copies.
weapon strikes successfully, its edge impact is
increased by 1 (2 if the strike is a CS) due to harmonic This is a variant of a spell that allows Jmorvi Sheck-
vibrations of the blade. The vibration bonus is also Pvar to reforge items without a forge being available.
added to equipment damage checks of both weapons in
a block (etc.). The vibrations require a certain rhythm,
and tend to dampen themselves out. Unless the weapon Bonus Effects
makes a successful strike or block, the vibration bonus
is reduced by 1 every 10 seconds until it is reduced to ML71+ The caster may coin actual coins from simple
zero. metals. That is, if the penny is made from 75% silver,
20% Tin and 5% zinc, and if the caster has a SI of 10,
The vibrations tend to make the sword unwieldy. An he could use 7.5 ounces of silver, 2 ounces of tin and
EML penalty is assessed to the wielder of 5 times the 0.5 ounces of zinc to create 10 ounces (160d) of coins.
vibration bonus when using the weapon. If the The caster still needs an example of the target style
vibration bonus ever exceeds weapon quality, the coin.
weapon shatters instantly.
ML101+ The caster can affect 2 x SI ounces of
coins/metals
Bonus Effects

ML61+ The EML penalty is only 4 times the vibration

bonus.

ML81+ May be cast on mostly metallic edged

weapons.

ML91+ The EML penalty is reduced to 3 times the

vibration bonus.

Fatigue: (15-SI) x 2.5 Fatigue: (15-SI) x 3.0

Time: (15-SI) minutes Time: (15-SI) hours
Range: Touch Range: N/A
Duration: Indefinite/Permanent Duration: MS: Indefinite/CS: Permanent.

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LEOFFLED'S ENHANCEMENT (V)
(Author: James Watson)

A major artifact power used to enchant mostly metallic The Wielder to whom the Artifact/Weapon is attuned
weapons. Successful casting imbues the weapon with must either be the maker or be in contact with the
artificial personality, purpose, morality, and Ego Artifact/Weapon or present while the Artifact/Weapon
thereby turning it into a major artifact. The Ego is is being enchanted.
determined by the success of the casting. With MS ego
is 1d4 + (SI/2). With CS the Ego is 10. In addition the If the spell is cast on a completed weapon it will be
weapon acquires the following effects/powers: Indefinite and will Dispel after the wielder to whom the
Artifact/Weapon is attuned dies or leaves the plane of
1) The wielder will be attuned to the artifact/weapon existence the Artifact/Weapon is on. If the spell is cast
and will always know, if separated from it, which while the Artifact/Weapon is being made it will be
direction it is from him and about how far away. Permanent. If the original wielder dies or leaves the
plane of existence the Artifact/Weapon is on, it will
2) When the artifact/weapon is separated from the attune itself to a new wielder who suits its morality /
wielder all creatures viewing it will see it as a mundane purpose after Ego x years. Anyone finding the Artifact /
object of about the same size if they fail a d100 weapon who does not suit its morality/purpose will not
Sensitivity index check. Creatures failing the check, if recognize it for what it is and will probably ignore it.
they are moving in the direction of the wielder, will
think the object they see is in the wrong place and if
physically capable of carrying the object will pick it up Bonus Effects
and take it with them to the closest point they would
otherwise have approached the wielder. At that point ML41+ CF no longer destroys the Artifact/weapon but
they will put the object down and continue on their way the spell fails.
forgetting all about the object.
ML71+ MS = CS and MF = MS.
3) The artifact/weapon detects creatures opposed to its
purpose/morality and alerts the wielder. ML91+ MF & MS = CS, with CS Ego equals 12, and
CF = MS.
4) Creatures who are opposed to its purpose/morality
are afraid of the artifact/weapon when held by the
wielder and must check morale at will x 2 upon seeing
it or flee from wielder for will x 4 rounds. If they
cannot flee they will surrender to wielder or fight at
EML/2 if they cannot surrender.

5) The fact of enchantment is protected by Míkaad ‘s

Ward at the Caster's index level.

Following the successful casting of this spell the caster

may cast additional spells such as Anvil of Pytâma etc.
up to the number allowed by the Ego of the original
casting.

Fatigue: (15-SI) x 3.0

Time: (15-SI) days
Range: Touch.
Duration: Indefinite/Permanent (see above)

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SIRIK'S WARD (V) SONG OF THE SMITH (V)
(Author: Steve Bartlett)

A spell to give a special power to metallic armour, though When cast upon a wholly metallic object, the caster
the basic spell will affect only wholly metallic armours. gains insight into the weakest point(s) of the object.
The armour must already possess an Ego (see False Soul). The caster may add 2d6 to all damage checks s/he
The effect is to cause a weapon striking the armour to causes the object to make. On CS, the caster adds 4d6
make a weapon damage roll, though with the basic spell to all damage checks s/he causes the object to make.
this only applies to wholly metallic weapons.

Duration is Indefinite if laid on an existing piece of

armour, Permanent if laid as the armour is being made. Bonus Effects

If installed as a major weapon-artifact power, Sirik’s ML51+ The spell can be cast on mostly metallic
Ward “occupies” three (3) points of Ego/Will. If objects.
installed as a minor power, it cannot be combined with
any other enchantment. ML71+ The spell can be cast on partially metallic
objects.
If MS is achieved then the weapon damage roll is 3d6.
With CS the roll is 4d6. If the Ego is ever destroyed in the ML91+ The spell adds 3d6 at MS, 6d6 at CS.
item then this enchantment will be lost. MF results in no
enchantment, while CF destroys the item.

Bonus Effects

ML71+ Protection may be applied to mostly metallic

armours, though against blunt weapons one less die
is rolled.

ML81+ May be cast on Ego-less armour. Duration is

(MS) SI minutes or (CS) 3 x SI minutes.

ML91+ Protection extends to non-metallic weapons,

though in all cases one less die is rolled.

Fatigue: (15-SI) x 3.0

Fatigue: (15-SI) x 3.5
Time: (15-SI) x 10 seconds
Time: (15-SI) x 2 hours/(15-SI) x 2 seconds
Range: Touch Range: SI x 5 feet and LOS
Duration: Indefinite/Permanent (see above) Duration: Indefinite

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ATTRACTION OF TOBIRAS (VI) CRIMSON RIBBON (VI)
When cast upon a wholly metallic object, the object A major or minor artefact power. If installed as a
temporarily becomes the source of a strange force minor power, the Crimson Ribbon cannot be combined
which attracts other objects made from the same metal. with any other enchantment. If installed as a major
The object will attract (or be drawn to) any and all power it occupies 3 points of Ego/Will. The spell may
other objects made from the same metal with a "virtual" only be cast upon wholly metallic weapons with
STR of 25. The STR of the force decreases by 10 per 5 edge/point impact. Any bleeding wound caused by
feet between the energized object and the attracted cutting or impaling weapon with Crimson Ribbon will
obejct/s. With CS, the "virtual" strength is 30. bleed twice as much. It will also generate a bleeding
wound on any serious wound. The duration is
Permanent if installed when the weapon is forged,
Bonus Effects otherwise it is Indefinite.

ML71+ The caster may reverse the spell and cause the
object to repel other objects made from the same metal, Bonus Effect
at the same STR as usual.
ML71+ The spell may be cast on mostly metallic
ML81+ The spell may be cast upon mostly metallic weapons.
objects.

ML91+ The force decreases by 5 per 5 feet between

the energized object and the attracted object/s.

Fatigue: (15-SI) x 3.5 Fatigue: (15-SI) x 3.5

Time: (15-SI) x 3 seconds Time: (15-SI) days
Range: SI x 10 feet Range: Touch
Duration: SI x 10 seconds Duration: Indefinite/Permanent (see above)

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DEREK'S FORGE (VI) SADE’S BLUDGEON (VI)
A twofold enchantment to increase the strength of A major or minor artifact power. If installed as a minor
metal, and its ability to hold a keen edge, et al. Any power it cannot be combined with any other
wholly metallic weapon thus enchanted increases its enchantment. If installed as a major power it occupies 3
WQ by + SI/4 (CS: + SI/2). Also, the Blunt, Edge and points of Ego/Will. The spell can only be cast on
Point impact of the weapon is increased by + SI/4 (CS: wholly metallic weapons with a pure blunt impact. The
+ SI/2). blunt impact increase is SI with (MS) or SI x2 with
(CS). The duration is permanent if installed when the
This enchantment can be cast as either a major or a weapon is forged, otherwise it is indefinite.
minor artifact power. As a major power it occupies five
points of Ego, as a minor power it cannot be combined
with any other enchantment. If this enchantment is cast Bonus Effect
when the weapon is being forged the duration is
Permanent, if it is laid after the weapon has been ML71+ The spell may be cast on mostly metallic
constructed the duration is Indefinite. weapons.

Bonus Effects

ML66+ The enchantment may be laid on a mostly

metallic object

ML81+ The caster can choose to forgo the impact

bonus on two of the three impact forms (B, E, P) in
exchange for increasing the impact of one to + SI/2
(CS: + SI)

Fatigue: (15-SI) x 4.0 Fatigue: (15-SI) x 3.5

Time: (15-SI) x 10 Hours Time: (15- SI) days
Range: Touch Range: Touch
Duration: Indefinite/Permanent (see above) Duration: Indefinite/Permanent (See above)

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VULEN'S PASSAGE (VI) VULEN'S REST (VI)
(Author: R.B. Schmunk) (Author: R.B. Schmunk)

A self-enchantment which allows the caster to An enchantment which turns an object touched by the
transmogrify his physical form to melt through caster into solid metal, a primal iron of infinite
unenchanted, forged metal. With the basic spell, only hardness. The object, including any other objects that it
the caster's (naked) body is affected. wears or holds which are also designated by the caster,
may weigh no more than ML x 3 (MS) or ML x 10
Speed of penetration is inversely proportional to the (CS) pounds. If placed on a living creature, Vulen's
Specific Gravity of the metal and is expressed as a Rest effectively places it in a form of stasis; its
percentage of Walk rate. For steel, iron, and brass this metabolism stops and it is immune to any harm for
rate is about 25%; for lead 18%; and for gold 10%. Duration. An enchanted living object is unaware of the
Being in the middle of a solid metal object (e.g., an iron passage of time (or anything else) while enchanted.
door) when the spell wears off is fatal. Entities
undergoing Vulen's Passage are often unnerved by the
experience. Bonus Effects

ML41+ Touch no longer required. Range is ML feet.

Bonus Effects
ML91+ The enchantment may be laid on ethereal
ML46+ Enchantment can be extended to include creatures, although this does not render them material,
wholly metallic (elemental), unenchanted objects nor necessarily render them visible.
within Aura inches of the caster's skin.

ML61+ Enchantment can be extended on up to SI

living beings in skin contact with the caster.

ML81+ Enchantment can be laid on a person other

than the caster.

Fatigue: (15-SI) x 3.5 Fatigue: (15-SI) x 3.5

Time: (15-SI) minutes Time: (15-SI) x 4 seconds
Range: Self/ML61+ Touch Range: Touch/ML41+ ML feet
Duration: MS: ML seconds/CS: ML x 3 seconds Duration: MS: ML minutes/CS: Indefinite

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BORONDIR'S COLUMN (VII)
Var-Hyvrak magazine N°4 (http://www.edepol.de/vh/)
(Author : Sven Schmidt/Translation : Bengt Krezdorn)

With this spell the caster can create a golem out of a Damage Factor: END x 5. When the damage caused to
metallic humanoid created by him and imbue it with the golem exceeds this figure the golem is destroyed.
life. To direct it the caster has to give orders verbally. Except for weapons that are able to cut through metal,
With the basic spell the golem only understands orders the golem doesn't have to make Kill-, Shock- or
that can be executed at once, e. g. 'Attack with the Amputation rolls. Usually they can only be destroyed
sword', 'Strike', 'Turn the winch clockwise'. More by arduous demolition or natural catastrophes like rock
complicated orders are not understood, e. g. 'Stop them' fall, volcanic eruption, dropping into an abyss, etc.
(in which way shall the golem achieve that?) or 'Pull up Further, some magic may damage them (Lance of
the drawbridge'. In the latter case the golem might try Merethos, Zathran's Doom or similar spells).
to stand on the bridge and pull up the front end.
The GM shouldn't be too nitpicking about it but play
the golem as dumb as possible. The more complex Bonus Effects
instructions in the bonus effects aren't caused by more
intelligent golems but by a more thorough control of ML41+ Complex orders are possible (e. g. 'Kill the
the golem, respectively a better transfer of the casters intruder!')
will. The spell only affects metallic humanoid objects,
hence it is designed only for their animation. ML61+ conditional orders are possible (e. g. ' Let no
If this spell is cast on a suitable object already one pass through that door until I return'). The
possessing a False Soul, Borondir's Column's Duration condition has to be bound to a location. The golem
is Indefinite or Permanent, depending on the Duration must stay within SI ft. of the specified location and
of False Soul. must be able to perceive it. Golems have the perception
Dependent on the mass of the golem separate sets of of an average human. Tasks like: 'Pursue the next
attributes apply. Use the set that is closest to the actual person passing by' or 'Kill all Shek-Pvar who enter the
mass. room' are thus impossible to fulfil for the golem. Time
measurements can only be communicated vaguely by
Size/weight Str End Dex Spd Agl Unarmed referring to the position of the sun. The golem has to
have view of the sun from his viewpoint (he will not go
10"/5 lbs. 05 12 11 08 06 80/0b to the window to check if it is already noon).
20"/50 lbs. 08 16 11 07 06 80/0b
ML81+ Touch no longer required. Range is SI yards.
30"/150 lbs. 12 18 10 07 06 75/1b
40"/350 lbs. 16 21 10 06 06 70/3b
50"/700 lbs. 21 24 09 06 06 70/5b
60"/1200 lbs. 27 27 09 05 05 65/7b
70"/1900 lbs. 35 31 08 05 05 60/9b
80"/2800 lbs. 45 35 08 04 05 60/12b
90"/4000 lbs. 58 40 08 04 05 55/15b

Armor: B 8 E 12 P 9 F 7 S 14 T 11
(Immune to non-magical weapons)
Fatigue: (15-SI) x4.5
Time: (15-SI) x 4 min.
Range: Touch/ML81+ SI yards
Duration: MS; SI hours/CS: SIx3 hours

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EVARKIN’S GOLEM (VII) ILVIR’S TOUCH (VII)
(Author/Contributor: Blair Wettlaufer & Evarkin)

This spell creates a vacant, artificial humanoid vessel. This is a spell designed to animate non-living objects
To create the Golem, the Lockcraft, Metalcraft, and (magical items must roll vs. their Ego to save). The
Engineering skills are required, but not necessarily by object must be mostly metallic. The mobility of the
the caster. The three skills are averaged, a roll is made, object is the caster’s ML. Its speed is ML/5. If blunt,
and the Value Enhancement Number (VE) is noted. If the object will do the damage of a club, if edged, the
any of the skills are absent, their default value is an object will do the damage of a long sword.
EML of 10. The Golem’s stats follow. Roll VE for each
It does a bonus to damage depending upon the success
Stat.
of the casting.
Height Caster’s Hgt (see ML41+) MF: no bonus.
Frame massive (CS: choice) MS: +1 bonus to all aspects.
Weight calculated x 3 CS: +2 bonus to all aspects.
Str SI x VE (+ or - ⅓ weight bonus)
Endurance SI x VE The object may attack once per round. Its means of
Dexterity SI x VE propulsion is dependent upon what it is.
Agility SI x VE (+ or - frame bonus)
Speed Agl-4 Tables, or other things with legs, will run. Rugs will
slither across the floor. Solid objects will hop, swords
Eyesight SI x VE x1/2 will levitate, and so forth.
Hearing SI x VE x1/2
Smell/Taste 0 The caster can animate SI items up to a total of ML x 3
Tch SI x VE x1/2 pounds.
Voice 0
Armour Average Plate
Bonus Effects
This spell will only create an immobile construct. If an
ethereal of such animates it, it will move about freely, ML61+ Range is ML feet
but if the caster wishes it to do his will, a Mental
Conflict ensues. Otherwise to command it, the caster ML81+ Item is animated until dispelled
will have to research an animate golem spell.
ML86+ SI/2 items may be animated, and attack twice
per round.
Bonus Effects

ML41+ The caster can make the vessel up to ML %

(CS x 3) greater or smaller than the caster’s size.

ML81+ The caster can make animals or fantastic beast

shape golems. The maximum size of such Golem will
depend on the caster’s own height (GM discretion).

Fatigue: (15-SI) x 4.0 Fatigue: (15-SI) x 4.0

Time: (15-SI) x 4 hours Time: (15-SI) x 10 seconds
Range: Touch Range: Touch/ML61+ ML feet
Duration: Permanent Duration: ML rounds/ML81+ Indefinite

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RAZOR BLADE (VII) WALL OF SHELAR (VII)
A major or minor artifact power. If installed as a This spell causes a metal wall made of quicksilver to
minor power it cannot be combined with any other form. It is 1foot thick and has a height and width of SI
enchantment. If installed as a major power it occupies 4 feet. It will solidify from a mist in (SI-15) seconds. The
points of Ego/Will. The spell can only be cast on walls form from the ground up, and descend into the
wholly metallic weapons with edge impact. The edge earth SI inches. The wall can withstand ML x 2 IPs of
impact increase is SI/2 with MS or SI with CS. The damage before it can be breached. When duration
expires, the wall will turn to mist and evaporate.
increase is also added to all Amputation Rolls inflicted
by the weapon. Razor Blade duration is Permanent if Any living thing touching the wall will suffer 1d6 burn
installed when the weapon is forged, otherwise it is impact per round. The burning will be quite painful,
Indefinite. and creatures are quickly discouraged in touching the
wall.

Bonus Effect The wall, if dissipated due to damage, loses its form
and pours outward (inward being the direction from
ML71+ The spell may be cast on mostly metallic which it was cast), as a silver wave. It will burn all it
weapons. touches, before dissipating after SI/2 rounds.

The wall has a penetration value of SI x 2. Items that

are attacking into the wall or through the wall, will
suffer heat damage (to WQ) at 2 points if they penetrate
the wall (Impact is over the penetration value),
otherwise it will suffer 4 points of damage. Weapons
that have an Impact of at least double the penetration
value of the wall are unharmed. Weapons that suffer
damage must make a Weapon Quality check to see if
they are broken. Flammable weapons will catch fire
after 4 points of damage have been accrued to them.

Bonus Effect

ML71+ The caster can shape the wall as he se fits. The

wall thickness is always 1 foot, but it now covers a
maximum surface of SI square feet.

Fatigue: (15-SI) x 4.0 Fatigue: (15-SI) x 4.0

Time: (15-SI) x 2.5 minutes
Time: (15-SI) days
Range: ML feet
Range: Touch
Duration: See above or Indefinite
Duration: Indefinite/Permanent

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LETHAL BLADE (VIII)
A major or minor artifact power. If installed as a minor
power it cannot be combined with any other
enchantment. If installed as a major power it occupies 4
points of Ego/Will. The spell can only be cast on
wholly metallic weapons with edge/point impact. The
increased edge/point impact is SI/2 with MS, or SI with
CS. The increase is also added to all Kill Roll inflicted
by the weapon. Lethal Blade’s duration is Permanent if
installed when the weapon is forged, otherwise it is
Indefinite.

Bonus Effect

ML71+ The spell may be cast on mostly metallic

weapons.

Fatigue: (15-SI) x 4.5

Time: (15-SI) days
Range: Touch
Duration: Indefinite/Permanent

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