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|name=Sovereign Destiny
|name=Sovereign Destiny
|abbrev=SOD
|abbrev=SOD
|minprep=15
|minprep=5
|castcap=96
|castcap=33
|minskill=80
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|validtarget=PCs, Creatures
|maxskill=800
|minduration=-
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|validtarget=PC, Creature
|guild=Moon Mage
|guild=Moon Mage
|magic=Lunar Magic
|spellbook=Teleologic Sorcery
|spellbook=Teleologic Sorcery
|prereqs=[[Sever Thread]] or [[Tangled Fate]]
|prereqs=[[Sever Thread]] or [[Tangled Fate]]
|slot=3
|slot=2
|illegal=yes
|desc=Throughout all the vast libraries kept by the Moon Mage Guild there are only a few archaic mentions of the teleologic sorcery Sovereign Destiny. Most are heavily censored and what remains is wildly contradictory, but invariably they mention "freeing the shadow" and contain an unsettling number of references to [[Pelag ai Aldam]].
|corrupt=yes

The Elemental infusion of the Pattern of Prophecy, Sovereign Destiny is an ambitious spell which seeks to free the subject's shadow from the Plane of Probability, liberating them from the forces of destiny. While the sorcery is imperfect, as the shadow will eventually reform, the implication of even this mild success is greatly encouraging to the devoted teleologic sorcerer.
|desc=The Elemental infusion of the Pattern of Prophecy, Sovereign Destiny is an ambitious spell which seeks to free the subject's shadow from the Plane of Probability, liberating them from the forces of destiny. While the sorcery is imperfect, as the shadow will eventually reform, the implication of even this mild success is greatly encouraging to the devoted teleologic sorcerer.
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The practical implication of the spell is usually limited to a mild sense of disorientation that fades as the shadow gradually reforms. However, the sudden withdrawal from the Plane of Probability is oft devastating to those gifted with foresight.

|buffs=No buffs
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The practical implication of the spell is usually limited to a mild sense of disorientation that fades as the shadow gradually reforms. However, the sudden withdrawal from the Plane of Probability is oft devastating to those gifted with foresight.
|debuffs=Discipline (stat), Intelligence (stat), Wisdom (stat)

|dtype=No damage
This is a battle spell, intended to be prepared quickly and cast on a single target while in battle. When used on opponents, this spell pits your mind against your enemy's will. It can be cast at other adventurers and at hostile creatures. It requires a minimum of fifteen mana streams, and can expand to a maximum of ninety-six mana streams woven into it.
|htype=No heal

|poststring=No
To begin to be able to cast this spell, you will need to reach the rank of an experienced practitioner. By the time you have mastered this spell, you will be ranked as a distinguished savant in your abilities as a caster. It requires the Debilitation skill to cast effectively.
|effect=removes predictions, blocks access to Plane of Probability
|messaging=You gesture at a wild boar.
|messaging=You gesture at a wild boar.
Color seeps from the world, leaving the area cloaked in monotone shadow except for a vivid purple glow that lingers around a wild boar as you attempt to free it.
Color seeps from the world, leaving the area cloaked in monotone shadow except for a vivid purple glow that lingers around a wild boar as you attempt to free it.
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The world rapidly resaturates with color.<br />
The world rapidly resaturates with color.<br />
Roundtime: 2 sec.
Roundtime: 2 sec.
|offtype=spirit
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|sig=No
|deftype=willpower
|diff=advanced
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|sig=Yes
|diff=intermediate
|source=scroll only
|source=scroll only
|type=debilitation
|type=debilitation
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==Notes==
==Notes==
In practical terms, it's a mild Int/Wis/Disc debuff that has some devastating side effects, mostly to Moon Mages.
*Has some devastating side effects, mostly to Moon Mages.
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**Firstly it will end all active predictions, or spells that require the Plane of Probability to work (specifically: enlightened geometry or teleological sorcery spells, plus Seer's Sense).

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**Secondly it will block the casting of these spells as well as any prediction attempts for the duration.
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Firstly it will end all active predictions, or spells that require the Plane of Probability to work (specifically: enlightened geometry or teleological sorcery spells, plus Seer's Sense).
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**Trying to predict while under the effects:<br />

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**:''You reach towards the Plane of Probability, but find... nothing. While you are currently free of destiny, it too is free of you.
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Secondly it will block the casting of these spells as well as any prediction attempts for the duration.

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Trying to predict while under the effects:<br />
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: You reach towards the Plane of Probability, but find... nothing. While you are currently free of destiny, it too is free of you.


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Latest revision as of 22:20, 8 August 2023


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Sovereign Destiny Scroll-only Spell Justice triggering spell Causes outrage or corruption
Abbreviation: SOD
Prerequisites: Sever Thread or Tangled Fate
Signature: Yes
Spell Slots: 2
Mana Type: Lunar Magic
Spell Type: battle / debilitation
Difficulty: intermediate
Prep (min/max): 5 / 33
Skill Range (min/max): 80 / 800
Valid Spell Target: PC, Creature
Duration (min/max): Instant
Justice: This spell is illegal to cast in Justice Zones.
Corruption: This spell causes Divine Outrage or some other form of Sorcerous Corruption.
Description: The Elemental infusion of the Pattern of Prophecy, Sovereign Destiny is an ambitious spell which seeks to free the subject's shadow from the Plane of Probability, liberating them from the forces of destiny. While the sorcery is imperfect, as the shadow will eventually reform, the implication of even this mild success is greatly encouraging to the devoted teleologic sorcerer.

The practical implication of the spell is usually limited to a mild sense of disorientation that fades as the shadow gradually reforms. However, the sudden withdrawal from the Plane of Probability is oft devastating to those gifted with foresight.

Effect: -Discipline (stat), -Intelligence (stat), -Wisdom (stat), removes predictions, blocks access to Plane of Probability
Example Messaging: You gesture at a wild boar.

Color seeps from the world, leaving the area cloaked in monotone shadow except for a vivid purple glow that lingers around a wild boar as you attempt to free it. Your sorcery shreds the web of fate that surrounds a wild boar, freeing it of its destiny.

<Mage> gestures at you.
Color seeps from the world, leaving the area cloaked in monotone shadow except for a vivid purple glow that lingers around you.
An appalling tearing sensation passes reality as <mage>'s sorcery attacks the web of fate around you, wresting away your probabilistic shadow and leaving you terrifyingly free.
The threads of prophecy gripping you groan inaudibly as they are forcibly unravel from about you.
The world rapidly resaturates with color.
Roundtime: 2 sec.

Contest Type: spirit / willpower
Devices/Tattoos: Rectangular vellum shaded a vivid purple


Notes

  • Has some devastating side effects, mostly to Moon Mages.
    • Firstly it will end all active predictions, or spells that require the Plane of Probability to work (specifically: enlightened geometry or teleological sorcery spells, plus Seer's Sense).
    • Secondly it will block the casting of these spells as well as any prediction attempts for the duration.
    • Trying to predict while under the effects:
      You reach towards the Plane of Probability, but find... nothing. While you are currently free of destiny, it too is free of you.


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