Obscure
Playtest 3.2 / 4th Ed Build Cost: N/A
Purchase: Granted by Thaumaturgy Rank 2
Tagged: No
Duration: Latent
Skill Type: Spell
Prerequisites: Thaumaturgy Rank 2
Skill List: Mage Basic Career
Skill Rules & Full Description
Spell Verbal: "I Pierce the Veil of Force to ...Obscure"
Cost: 5 Power Points • Duration: Latent
- When invoked, this spell will protect against one Thaumaturgy spell. For example, if someone casts a See Magic spell on a character and they do not want to reveal that they possess any magic items, if the character invokes an Obscure spell then the caster will see no magic when they look at the target character.
- Important: Unlike most latent spells, an Obscure spell does not have to be announced when it is invoked; there is no characteristic flash of light when this defense is used. If a player invokes an Obscure spell in a manner that is not immediately obvious, they should consult with a Marshal to confirm that the spell was used. For example, if a character uses this spell against a Detect Curse spell to avoid suspicion that they are a werewolf, a Marshal should be informed.
- An Obscure spell cannot protect against nor prevent a Destroy Magic or Disrupt your Defenses spell.
Granted by Rank Skill: Thaumaturgy Rank 2
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Prerequisite & Progression Tree: Obscure
Current Skill Skill Node General Requirement
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n_obscure["Obscure"]
class n_obscure target;
click n_obscure "/rules/skills/obscure" "View Obscure"
n_thaumaturgy_rank_2["Thaumaturgy Rank 2"]
class n_thaumaturgy_rank_2 skillNode;
click n_thaumaturgy_rank_2 "/rules/skills/thaumaturgy-rank-2" "View Thaumaturgy Rank 2"
n_thaumaturgy_rank_1["Thaumaturgy Rank 1"]
class n_thaumaturgy_rank_1 skillNode;
click n_thaumaturgy_rank_1 "/rules/skills/thaumaturgy-rank-1" "View Thaumaturgy Rank 1"
n_power_points["25 Power Points"]
class n_power_points skillNode;
click n_power_points "/rules/skills/power-points" "View 25 Power Points"
n_level_3(["level 3"])
class n_level_3 reqNode;
n_thaumaturgy_rank_2 --> n_obscure
n_thaumaturgy_rank_1 --> n_thaumaturgy_rank_2
n_power_points --> n_thaumaturgy_rank_1
n_power_points --> n_thaumaturgy_rank_2
n_level_3 --> n_thaumaturgy_rank_2
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