Against the Darkmaster · System Reference

Grimoire

Aspects of Nature

Blending into the natural environment, taking the form of beasts and plants, and invoking the blessings of various spirits of nature.

Stat Value: WSD

Weave Spell Range Area of Effect Duration Save
1st Changer of Hues 0 (self) caster 1 min/lvl N
2nd Aspect of the Hound 0 (self) caster 1 min/lvl N
3rd Aspect of the Owl 0 (self) caster 1 min/lvl N
4th Tree Form 0 (self) caster 1 min/lvl N
5th Aspect of the Fox 0 (self) caster 1 min/lvl N
6th Claws of Fury* 0 (self) caster 1 rnd/lvl N
7th Skinchanger 0 (self) caster 1 min/lvl N
8th Aspect of the Bull 0 (self) caster 1 min/lvl N
9th Aspect of the Boar 0 (self) caster 1 min/lvl N
10th Master of Shapes 0 (self) caster 1 min/lvl N

1st • Changer of Hues

Range: 0 (self) · Area of Effect: caster · Duration: 1 minute per Level · Save: No The caster changes the color of their skin and carried equipment to match that of the surrounding vegetation. For the Duration, as long as the caster is at least partially hidden by grass, foliage, or other vegetation, they gain a +30 magical bonus to their Stealth Rolls. +3 Weave: change Duration to 10 minutes per Level.

2nd • Aspect of the Hound

Range: 0 (self) · Area of Effect: caster · Duration: 1 minute per Level · Save: No The caster calls upon the spirit of the Hound, which grants them the skill to follow even the faintest tracks. For the Duration, the caster gains a +20 magical bonus to their Hunting Rolls. +3 Weave: change Duration to 10 minutes per Level.

3rd • Aspect of the Owl

Range: 0 (self) · Area of Effect: caster · Duration: 1 minute per Level · Save: No The caster calls upon the spirit of the Owl, which blesses them with the ability to see in the darkest of nights. For the Duration, the caster can see up to 30 m in Dim Light (treating the first 15 meters as if they were standing in Bright Light); and up to 3 m in Total Darkness. +3 Weave: change Duration to 10 minutes per Level. +5 Weave: the caster can see up to 30 m in Total Darkness as if they were standing in Bright Light instead.

4th • Tree Form

Range: 0 (self) · Area of Effect: caster · Duration: 1 minute per Level · Save: No The caster is covered by an illusion that makes them look like a small tree of their choice as long as they don't move for the Duration. The illusion disappears if the caster moves, but reappears as soon as they stop moving again if this Spell is still active. +3 Weave: change Duration to 10 minutes per Level.

5th • Aspect of the Fox

Range: 0 (self) · Area of Effect: caster · Duration: 1 minute per Level · Save: No The caster calls upon the spirit of the Fox, which blesses them with the unsurpassed cunning of the old trickster. For the Duration, the caster gains a +20 magical bonus to their Deceive Rolls and to all Skill Rolls made to prepare or avoid traps. +3 Weave: change Duration to 10 minutes per Level.

6th • Claws of Fury

Range: 0 (self) · Area of Effect: caster · Duration: 1 Round per Level · Save: No For the Duration, the caster's unarmed attacks are resolved on the Beast Attack Table, with a maximum result of 120, delivering Cut Critical Strikes. +4 Weave: change Duration to 1 minute per Level. +1 Weave:* increase the caster's unarmed attacks maximum result on the Beast Attack Table by 10, up to a maximum of 150.

7th • Skinchanger

Range: 0 (self) · Area of Effect: caster · Duration: 1 minute per Level · Save: No The caster is covered by an illusion that makes them appear like a Small or Medium-sized animal of their choice for the Duration. The illusion seems real even to close inspection and fools the senses of sight, touch, and smell. Even the tracks left by the caster will appear as those of the chosen animal, as long as this Spell is active. +3 Weave: change Duration to 10 minutes per Level.

8th • Aspect of the Bull

Range: 0 (self) · Area of Effect: caster · Duration: 1 minute per Level · Save: No The caster calls upon the spirit of the Bull, which grants them the power to endure even the mightiest of blows. For the Duration, the caster cannot be Stunned and their bare skin protects them as a Light Armor.

9th • Aspect of the Boar

Range: 0 (self) · Area of Effect: caster · Duration: 1 minute per Level · Save: No The caster calls upon the spirit of the Boar, which grants them the ferocity and the strength to fell even the greatest of foes. For the Duration, the caster gains a magical +20 bonus to all their melee Attack Rolls, and doubles the Base Damage they deal with their melee attacks when charging, but cannot Parry or use ranged attacks.

10th • Master of Shapes

Range: 0 (self) · Area of Effect: caster · Duration: 1 minute per Level · Save: No For the Duration, the caster can take the form of a Small, Medium, or Large animal of their choice. While in this form, they lose the ability to speak and cast Spells, but retain all their other mental capabilities and gain the physical abilities of the chosen animal (including HPs, AT, and natural attacks and abilities). When called to make a Skill Roll, the caster can choose whether to use their own or the animal's standard Skill Bonus for that Roll. The caster reverts to their original form when the Spell expires.