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{{Spell
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| mnemonic = LESSHROUD
{{defensive_spell
|mnemonic = LESSHROUD
| base_dur = 1200 sec
|base_dur = 1200 sec
| add_dur = 60 sec per [[MnS]] rank
|add_dur = 60 sec per [[MnS]] rank
| span = [[Stackable]]
|span = [[Stackable]]
| type = Defensive
| subtype = None
| ds = +15 (all)
| td = +20 (spiritual)
| enhancement = None
| availability = [[Self-cast]], Special
| navigation = {{minor spiritual navigation}}
}}
}}
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{{Defensive spell enhancement
|type = [[DS]] (all)
|availability = [[Self-cast]], Special}}
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{{Minor spiritual navigation}}
{{spellbox end}}


==Description==
The defensive spell, '''Lesser Shroud''', increases a target's generic [[defensive strength]] by 15 and increases [[spiritual]] [[target defense]] by 20. The generic defensive strength is increased by 1 for every two ranks in the [[Minor Spiritual]] spell circle above 20.
<section begin=description /><noinclude>'''Lesser Shroud'''</noinclude><includeonly>Lesser Shroud</includeonly> provides a bonus of +15 to [[defensive strength]] and a bonus of +20 to [[spiritual]] [[target defense]].<section end=description/>


For each rank of [[Minor Spiritual|Minor Spiritual Base]] spells known:
The enhanced defensive strength causes an increased [[mana]] cost. The mana cost increases by one point per 3 points added to defensive strength above the initial 15, or +1 to the mana cost for every 6 ranks in Minor Spiritual above 20. This benefit maxes out when the number of ranks the caster possesses in Minor Spiritual is equal to his level, therefore it is not possible to increase one's defensive strength by overtraining in this skill.
* the duration of the spell is extended by 60 seconds from its base 1200 second duration
* the DS bonus is increased by +1 DS for every 2 ranks known over 120.
* the maximum DS benefit is +55 at 100 Minor Spiritual spell ranks.


This spell is '''NOT''' [[selfcast]] only, but the duration is not cumulative when cast upon others, it is refreshable.
== Special Availability ==
* The mana cost also increases by +1 for every 6 Minor Circle ranks known over 120.
With sixty ranks in [[Spiritual Lore, Blessings]], a caster can bestow this spell upon another recipient beyond himself, though the duration is reduced to a flat two minutes and the recipient does not benefit from the caster's training in Minor Spiritual.
* The maximum mana cost is 33 at 100 Minor Spiritual spell ranks.


'''Lesser Shroud''' causes the caster to appear to be a minor god (an illusion).
== Messaging ==
You see:<br>
You gesture.<br>
You suddenly feel a lot more powerful.<br>
You are surrounded by a white light.


== Lore Benefit ==
Sixty ranks in [[Spiritual Lore, Blessings]] allows a caster to bestow the base benefits (+15 DS, +20 Spiritual TD) of this spell upon another for a flat two minutes.


== Messaging ==
Other's see:<br>

Ketum gestures.<br>
{| class="wikitable"
Ketum suddenly looks a lot more powerful.<br>
|-
Ketum is surrounded by a white light.
! Cast
[[Category:Minor Spiritual Spells]]
| <pre{{log-inline}}>
You suddenly feel a lot more powerful.
You are surrounded by a white light.
</pre>
|-
! Expiration
| <pre{{log-inline}}>
The white light leaves you.
The very powerful look leaves you.
</pre>
|}

Latest revision as of 21:59, 8 February 2024

Lesser Shroud (120)
Mnemonic [LESSHROUD]
Base Duration 1200 sec
Added Duration 60 sec per MnS rank
Span Stackable
Defensive Magic  
Defensive Strength +15 (all) 
Target Defense +20 (spiritual) 
Availability Self-cast, Special 
Minor Spiritual Spells
Spirit Warding I (101) Defensive
Spirit Barrier (102) Defensive
Spirit Defense (103) Defensive
Disease Resistance (104) Defensive
Poison Resistance (105) Defensive
Spirit Fog (106) Defensive
Spirit Warding II (107) Defensive
Stun Relief (108) Utility
Dispel Invisibility (109) Utility
Unbalance (110) Attack
Fire Spirit (111) Attack
Water Walking (112) Utility
Undisease (113) Utility
Unpoison (114) Utility
Fasthr's Reward (115) Defensive
Locate Person (116) Utility
Spirit Strike (117) Offensive
Web (118) Attack
Spirit Dispel (119) Utility
Lesser Shroud (120) Defensive
Call Lightning (125) Attack
Spirit Guide (130) Utility
Searing Light (135) Attack
Wall of Force (140) Defensive

Description

Lesser Shroud provides a bonus of +15 to defensive strength and a bonus of +20 to spiritual target defense.

For each rank of Minor Spiritual Base spells known:

  • the duration of the spell is extended by 60 seconds from its base 1200 second duration
  • the DS bonus is increased by +1 DS for every 2 ranks known over 120.
  • the maximum DS benefit is +55 at 100 Minor Spiritual spell ranks.

This spell is NOT selfcast only, but the duration is not cumulative when cast upon others, it is refreshable.

  • The mana cost also increases by +1 for every 6 Minor Circle ranks known over 120.
  • The maximum mana cost is 33 at 100 Minor Spiritual spell ranks.

Lesser Shroud causes the caster to appear to be a minor god (an illusion).

Lore Benefit

Sixty ranks in Spiritual Lore, Blessings allows a caster to bestow the base benefits (+15 DS, +20 Spiritual TD) of this spell upon another for a flat two minutes.

Messaging

Cast
You suddenly feel a lot more powerful.
You are surrounded by a white light.
Expiration
The white light leaves you.
The very powerful look leaves you.