Tag Archives: spells

Introduction to the 1e Magic-user

Posted on 24 February 2021 by jameseck

So you want to play a Magic-user in 1st Edition? Let’s talk about what to expect, how to use it, and how to make it your own (besides personality, of course).

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Introduction to the 1e Cleric

Posted on 17 February 2021 by jameseck

So you want to play a Cleric in 1st Edition? Let’s talk about what to expect, how to use it, and how to make it your own (besides personality, of course).

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Biweekly Item-Arcane Enzymes

Posted on 17 December 2019 by jameseck

Arcane Enzyme Potion, uncommon When you drink this potion, for 1 hour all of your spells do 1d6 additional damage to the target, whether or not the spell is intended to do damage. The DM chooses the type of damage … Continue reading →

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Hilmrick Dilbershinds’s Spell Book

Posted on 30 July 2015 by jameseck

In introducing the Quick Start Guide to Mind Weave Magic I mentioned a game I am preparing to run where the players are going to have extensive spell books. Hilmrick is the leader of this Mhyrinport noble family, and he has … Continue reading →

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Progress Update-Rules Questions

Posted on 6 July 2014 by jameseck

In the course of play testing, we’ve come up with some interesting questions. A lot of these come from the Talik Capbane VS Glud Alumb fight, but they’ve come up in our games from time to time as well. Today’s … Continue reading →

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Progress Update-Archmage’s Choice

Posted on 29 June 2014 by jameseck

After so long posting spells, I’ve made some generic ones, some really bad ones, and some amazing ones. I’m going to highlight some of the ones that stand out, whether by showing an aspect of the magic system, having cool … Continue reading →

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Spell Book Three-Healing and Buffing

Posted on 6 June 2014 by jameseck

Welcome to Book Three in my new spell book series. These spell books are examples of those a player can choose when making a new character. Choosing one of these spell books during character creation automatically assigns recommended magic components … Continue reading →

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Spell Book Two-Travel and Communication

Posted on 11 April 2014 by jameseck

Welcome to Book Two in my new spell book series. These spell books are examples of those a player can choose when making a new character. Choosing one of these spell books during character creation automatically assigns recommended magic components … Continue reading →

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Spell Book One-Fire and Battle

Posted on 28 February 2014 by jameseck

Welcome to Book One in my new spell book series. These spell books are examples of those a player can choose when making a new character. Choosing one of these spell books during character creation automatically assigns recommended magic components … Continue reading →

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Ability Tuesday-Casting Focus

Posted on 27 August 2013 by jameseck

Casting focus is a major ability that helps spell casters to avoid being interrupted while casting spells.  Common causes of spell failure include making mounted maneuvers while casting, taking damage while casting, and wearing heavy armor while casting.  Using the … Continue reading →

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