Chain Lightning (2.0)
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| Abbreviation: | CL | |
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| Prerequisites: | Lightning Bolt, 40th circle | |
| Signature: | No | |
| Spell Slots: | Unknown | |
| Mana Type: | Unknown | |
| Spell Type: | Unknown / Unknown | |
| Difficulty: | Unknown | |
| Prep (min/max): | 10 / Unknown | |
| Skill Range (min/max): | Unknown / Unknown | |
| Valid Spell Target: | Others, Critters | |
| Duration (min/max): | Unknown minutes / | |
| Justice: | Unknown | |
| Corruption: | Unknown | |
| 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. | |
| Effect: | Unknown | |
| Example Messaging: | A lurid green bolt of lightning strikes a giant black leucro! A giant black leucro flinches as the bolt grazes its abdomen and scorches the skin. The black leucro is lightly stunned! A lurid green bolt of lightning strikes a giant black leucro! 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 giant black leucro! A giant black leucro flinches as the bolt grazes its abdomen and scorches the skin. A lurid green bolt of lightning strikes a giant black leucro! A giant black leucro jumps as the lightning bolt grazes its neck. A giant black leucro collapses to the ground, yelping like a lost puppy calling for its mother until finally it ceases all movement. Adjacent Rooms: There are several blazing flashes of lurid green lightning from the south. | |
| Devices/Tattoos: | No devices or tattoos documented. | |
Notes
Simply typing the command CAST will only hit targets engaged with the caster. This means that enemies that the caster is advancing towards but has not yet reached pole range with may not be struck if they are not considered engaged (the ASSESS verb can provide a more accurate picture of what is engaged and what is not).
By using the syntax CAST AREA, everything in the room that is an eligible target (i.e. not dead or with a discharged Ethereal Shield) can be struck.
N.B.: The targeting mechanisms for this spell are currently broken, so it is not possible to accurately use the TARGET command at this time.