Crystal Spike (2.0)

	Crystal Spike
Abbreviation:	CRS
Prerequisites:	Clarify Gem, 40th circle
Minimum Prep:	10
Casting Cap:	36
Valid Spell Target:	Others, Critters
Description:	The Crystal Spike spell is a targeted attack favored by the Monks of the Crystal Hand. Partly illusion and partly a remnant of ancient days before the Lunar Accord, this spell often includes a feint so that the real attack takes the target off guard. Targeting has no useful effect, but the spell is fairly accurate anyway, and usually strikes twice, emulating the martial style of the Monks.
Example Messaging:	A deathly silent circle of light spins into being, whirling and bristling with glistening spines until it coalesces into a dark crystalline spike. A dark crystalline spike crackles with forks of shimmering light and discharges a few small undulating blasts at a fendryad! A dark crystalline spike crackles with shimmering light and discharges an undulating blast at a fendryad!

Notes

• Does electric damage.
• Monks of the Crystal Hand have an affinity for this spell giving them a minimum cap of 8 instead of 10.