Serpent Isle Magic

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The magic of Serpent Isle is very similar to the Britannian Magic, with the usage of Spellbooks, reagents and Words of Power. However, there do exist differences and additions, which have to be mentioned. This is an overview of these differences:

Contents 1 Spell Scrolls 2 Reagents 2.1 Blood Spawn 2.2 Serpent Scales 2.3 Worm Heart 3 Special Spells

[edit] Spell Scrolls

There exist Spell Scrolls on the Serpent Isle, which are one-useage magic spells. Looking on a scroll reveals the spell written on it. Once used, the scroll burns to ashes, thus the spell is lost. However, their use is a waste.

With the "Transcribe" spell, the scrolls can be copied into the spellbook, thus the spell can be used at every time the caster wishes, as often as he/she wants.

[edit] Reagents

Needed for the spell are reagents. These chemical substances are needed as a link between the physical world of the spellcaster and the ethereal waves of magic. Each of them can be found in specific places, or brought from other mages, who earn money with the selling of reagents. Reagents have to be prepared in a special manner, before they can be used to cast any spells. (Note: the Ring of Reagents eliminates the need for reagents completely)

Beside the Britannian reagents, which are not listed here, there are special reagents only for Serpent Isle.

These special reagents are:

[edit] Blood Spawn

This reagent is formed in quite an unusual way. Stoneheart, the red rock collected from stalagmites, must be crushed and then combined with the blood the caster. Blood spawn is an additive reagent that enhances the power of several inner circle offensive spells. Needless to say, perhaps, this reagent is not one to be bought and sold.

[edit] Serpent Scales

Spells gleaned from the serpent ruins require a peculiar reagent, serpent scales. However, untreated snake scales are useless, and the ancient method of preparation has been lost. The only known supply of this ancient reagent is within the serpent ruins themselves.

[edit] Worm Heart

This reagent, cut from the innards of the Ice Worms, is useful to a variety of unusual spells, often allowing enchantments involving snow or cold.

[edit] Special Spells

There are a number of spells on Serpent Isle, which have no equivalent in Britannia. Also, the system is slightly different. Instead of 8 circles, there are 9 circles of spells. On the other hand, there are no linear spells on Serpent Isle. Also, the Word of Power FRIO for cold appears. This is a list of these unique spells.

Reagent Codes:

• Black Pearl: BP
• Blood Moss: BM
• Blood Spawn: BS
• Garlic: GA
• Ginseng: GS
• Mandrake Root: MR
• Nightshade: NS
• Serpent Scales: SC
• Spider Silk: SS
• Sulfurous Ash: SA
• Worm Heart: WH

Spell	Circle	Reagents	Words of Power	Description
False Coin	2nd	NS SA	REL YLEM	If used on one stack of coins, it creates five more of the same value.
Cold Blast	2nd	BP SA WH	VAS FRIO	Throws an iceball at the enemy.
Columna's Intuition	3rd	BP GA	WIS JUX YLEM	Identifies possible sources of danger.
Translation	3rd	BP MR SS SA	REL WIS	Translates runic or ophidian writing to the latin alphabet.
Deter	4th	GA SS	AN XEN JUX	Makes animals lose the will to attack the spellcaster.
Flash	4th	MR SA	IN VA LOR	Blinds all enemies, making them stop attacking.
Transcribe	4th	BP SS	REL ORT WIS	Transcribes a spell scroll into the spellbook
Erstam's Surprise	5th	BP GA MR SA	UUS VAS GRAV	Attacks enemies in various ways.
Betray	6th	BP NS SS	AN XEN EX	Makes the foes turn against each other.
Dispell Illusion	6th	GA MR NS	AN QUAS	Destroys any kind of illusion.
Cold Strike	6th	BM BP WH SA	VAS IN FRIO GRAV	Creates a Cold Field at the feet of a foe.
Create Missile	6th	BM GS SA	IN JUX YLEM	Creates ammunition for bows or crossbows.
Create Automaton	6th	MR SA SS SC	IN ORT XEN	Repairs a broken automaton.
Vibrate	7th	BP BM MR SS	AN GRAV EX	Empties the pockets of the target (meaning pickpocket).
Create Ice	8th	WH SS	IN FRIO	Creates a block of ice, enclosing the foe or building a barrier.
Mind Blast	8th	BS BP NS SA	CORP POR	Creates a lethal death bolt, striking the foe.
Fetch	8th	BM BP MR	POR YLEM	Brings an object to the caster, even through walls.
Invoke Snow Serpent	8th	BM GA SS WH SC	KAL FRIO XEN	Calls a Snow Serpent to help in Battle.
Serpent Band	8th	BM BP GA SS WH SC	KAL FRIO XEN EX	Turns the caster temporary into a serpent.
Firesnake	8th	BP BM MR NS	KAL VAS FRIO GRAV	A literal flamethrower.
Spiral Missle	9th	BM BS BP NS SA	UUS VAS JUX YLEM	Shoots lethal bolts a multiple targets.
Imbalance	9th	NS SA WH SC	KAL VAS AN GRAV	Causes real destruction in the area.
Chill	3rd	GA GS WH	?	Makes it possible to not feel hot in Furnace and other hot places.
Create Soul Prism	4th	BM GA MR SC SS SA	?	Creates a Soul Prism
Summon Shade	5th	BM MR NS SS SA	?	Makes it possible to talk with the dead.