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{{spell |
 | name = Call Swarm
 | number = 615
 | mnemonic = CALLSWARM
 | duration = Variable <BR> Not Stackable <BR> Not Refreshable
 | type = Attack
 | subtype = Maneuver
 | target = [[Creature]]s
 | interval = 
 | dtype = [[Hitpoint]]
 | status = Knockdown & [[Roundtime|RT]]
 | ctype = [[Poisoned]], [[Diseased]]
 | navigation = {{Ranger base navigation}}
}}
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Using his/her innate ability to interact with nature, the ranger summons insects from the surrounding area to swarm against a foe. The venomous bites of the swarm of insects and their distracting noise aid the ranger on the battleground.

When casting '''Call Swarm''', the ranger's [[stance]] will determine the initial attack that the swarm will inflict upon its target. Only the initial effect is controllable; subsequent effects will be random. Success of the spell is based on the ranger's relative [[level]], [[Discipline]] and [[Influence]] stat bonuses, and dedication to the [[Ranger Base]] spell circle.

The swarm will move onto a new target once the first target has been killed, and will move rooms to chase its target.  Training in [[#Lore Benefit|Spiritual Lore, Summoning]] will increase the potency of the various effects.
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|-bgcolor="lightblue"
!Stance
!Initial Attack Effect
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|Offensive
|Knockdown
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|Advanced
|Damage
|-
|Forward
|[[Defensive strength]] (DS) penalty
|-
|Neutral	
|[[Attack strength]] (AS) penalty
|-
|Guarded	
|Random [[poisoned|poison]] or [[diseased|disease]]
|-
|Defensive
|Induce [[roundtime]] (RT)
|-
|}

== Lore Benefit ==
Training in [[Spiritual Lore, Summoning]] increases any effect by +1 per seed 5 [[summation]] of ranks. The benefit varies depending on which type of attack that the swarm is performing (increased damage, increased penalties, increased roundtime, etc.).

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!align=right|Spiritual Lore, Summoning ranks||5||11||18||26||35||45||56||68||81||95||110||126||143
|-
|align=right|Increased potency of any effect||1||2||3||4||5||6||7||8||9||10||11||12||13
|}

== Interaction with Web (118) ==
When Call Swarm is used on a creature that has been [[webbed]] via the [[Web (118)]] spell, the strength of the web is enhanced.
<pre{{log2|margin-right=35%}}>
Surging like a single-minded entity, a swarm of insects converge on its webbed prey, surrounding a mountain lion in a frenzied grey haze. Inevitably, the sticky strands capture the insects, and their struggles bring forth a bevy of tiny black spiders, which encase the insects in silk, strengthening the original structure of the webbing.
Cast Roundtime 3 Seconds.
</pre>

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|circle=Ranger Base
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