Chain Lightning
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| Abbreviation: | CL | |
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| Prerequisites: | Lightning Bolt, 40th circle | |
| Minimum Prep: | 10 | |
| Casting Cap: | 35 | |
| Valid Spell Target: | Others, Critters | |
| Description: | The Chain Lightning spell unleashes blasts of lightning randomly on targets in the area. Those protected by a discharged Ethereal Shield will not be struck. | |
| Example Messaging: | A lurid green bolt of lightning strikes a fendryad! The worst of the bolt misses, but tendrils of lightning lash out in passing to scorch its abdomen.
A lurid green bolt of lightning strikes a fendryad! The bolt grazes its chest, briefly surrounding its body in brilliant white sky-fire. A lurid green bolt of lightning strikes a fendryad! A fendryad stares in shock at the remains of its right arm as it is blown completely off its body by the lightning bolt. A lurid green bolt of lightning strikes a fendryad! The lightning bolt tears into its chest like a blast from Firulf's staff. | |
Notes
- Can launch 8-22 bolts.
- CAST itself will only attempt to strike targets facing the caster.
- CAST AREA will attempt to strike all targets in the area.
- Can strike targets that are hiding.
- Compatible with the Pattern Hues cantrip.
- The flashes of lightning can be seen from adjacent rooms.
Facts about Chain Lightning
| Casting cap is | 35 + |
| Guild association is | Warrior mage + |
| Minimum prep is | 10 + |
| Page type is | spell + |
| Spell type is | Area of Effect + |
| Spellbook is | Electricity Manipulation + |
| Targeted magic spell | true + |
