Types of Magic

Magic in Nyonia is based on either race or culture that a character comes from. This type of magic tends to be very specific for the race or culture. It is not possible to learn another race’s or culture’s magic.

Magical Abilities

Anyone can learn some magic within from their culture but there are a few individuals who are gifted with a special affinity for magic.

General Ability

Anyone within the appropriate culture or race can learn the magic of that race or culture. The maximum APs are based on the magic level available for the particular culture. The following list of limitations is required for all spells. Additional limitations may be included.

• Appropriate skill roll: -1 per 5 APs
• Gestures
• Incantations
• Concentration (1/2 DCV)
• Cost End to cast (At least; all spells cost end)
• Consumable Focus
• Side effect – almost always ‘physically injuring’
• At least 12 real points spent in magic spells
• Spells cannot be part of a power framework (Multi-power or Variable Power Pool)

Arch Mage

An arch mage is someone who has a special affinity for magic. They can learn the magic of their race or culture. An arch mage must by the Talent – Magical Affinity (10 points) during character creation. The maximum APs are based on 3x the magic level available for the particular culture. The following list of limitations is required for all spells. Additional limitations may be included.

• Appropriate skill roll: -1 per 20 APs
• Gestures
• Incantations
• Cost End to cast (At least; almost all spells cost at least ½ end)
• OAF – Staff, Wand, or Rod
• Must have {Racial/Cultural} Magical Affinity (-4)
• Variable Power Pool

Magic Power Levels

Hero Designer

Spell Prefabs

This folder contains all of the Hero Designer prefabs for spells available in the Nyonian campaign.

Mage Package Deals

This folder contains the Hero Designer package deals for either an Arch Mage or a standard Mage

Campaign Descriptions of Spells

Nyonian Magic describes magic in ‘non-gaming’ terms. Specific spell write-ups are available as Hero Designer prefabs.