Modella Magic
Uses Arcana skill linked to Intellect
The Arcana skill represents your ability to manipulate magical energies, the fundamental forces. The Arcana skill is not, however, used for magic derived from the gods or similar divine sources; that would be the Divine skill (Tee-hi).
Modella works off a system of correspondence magic – you will have to have an item that in some way corresponds to the affects you wish to create.
Your character should use this skill if…
• Your character wants to throw a fireball at a group of enemies.
• Your character tries to use a crystal ball to observe the movements of a distant individual.
• Your character attempts to erect a magical barrier to block a passage.
• Your character wishes to curse a foe and bring misfortune on their actions.
Your character should not use this skill if…
• Your character attempts to invoke the power of a deity to smite their foes.
• Your character seeks to contact the spirits of the dead to consult them in some business.
• Your character attempts to heal an ally.
Tee-hi Magic
Uses Divine skill linked to Willpower
So-called “divine magic” is the ability of priests, holy warriors, and their like to produce miraculous effects by invoking or channeling the power of the gods and goddesses of Tee-hi, these are nearly endless. For many practitioners of Tee-hi, what they do is completely different from magic because it is divinely sanctioned by the deities of this world. But the law does not agree.
Tee-hi uses the gods but they do not work for free – they may start to demand things in return.
Your character should use this skill if…
• Your character lays hands on someone to heal their wounds or disease.
• Your character calls on the strength of their faith to bolster an ally.
• Your character prays to their deity for a sign.
• Your character presents their holy symbol in an effort to turn back the undead.
Your character should not use this skill if…
• Your character wants to fling arcane energy at a living enemy.
• Your character recites scripture in an attempt to sway a crowd. This would require the Charm or Leadership skill.
• Your character tries to counter an enemy’s spell.
Shamlock Magic
Shamlock uses the Primal skill, linked to Cunning
The Primal skill represents the ability to tap into the natural energies that infuse the world. Primal magic can be powerful, as it draws on the life-force of every living thing around you.
Shamlock Magic requires a trade, a sacrifice of something in order to focus the magic in a way that it can be manipulated – the more powerful the action, the higher the cost.
Your character should use this skill if…
• Your character wants to heal a friend.
• Your character attempts to communicate with plants or animals or gain the cooperation of natural forces.
• Your character wishes to manipulate or control the weather, including summoning storms or throwing lighting at foes.
Your character should not use this skill if…
• Your character attempts to fire a magic bolt at an enemy or group of enemies.
• Your character tries to raise or reanimate the dead.