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The '''Corrupt Essence''' spell causes a "blood red haze" to surround the target, leaving them unable to [[CAST (verb)|cast]] a spell for fifteen seconds. Any attempts at casting will drain the appropriate amount of mana, but the spell will be blocked. It will also keep creatures from using [[:Category:Common Magical Items|magic items]] for the duration. Beware, this will not prevent a target from preparing a spell. If they prepare a spell it may still be cast once the duration has expired. This spell may cause a [[target defense]] (TD) pushdown on its target, making it difficult to resist, taking into account the caster's [[Wisdom]] bonus and [[level]].
<section begin=description /><noinclude>The '''Corrupt Essence''' spell causes</noinclude><includeonly>Causes</includeonly> a "blood red haze" to surround the target, leaving them unable to [[CAST (verb)|cast]] a spell for fifteen seconds.<section end=description /> Any attempts at casting will drain the appropriate amount of mana, but the spell will be blocked. It will also keep creatures from using [[magic item]]s for the duration. Beware, this will not prevent a target from preparing a spell. If they prepare a spell it may still be cast once the duration has expired.


Corrupt Essence will not stop certain spell-like effects from [[SMR|creature maneuvers]], such as some variants of Major Elemental Wave.
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{{Equation box|<math>\mathrm{TD \ Pushdown = (Wisdom \ bonus - 1) + (Caster's \ level - Creature's \ level)}</math>}}

This spell has a [[Target Defense]] (TD) pushdown taking into account the caster's [[Wisdom]] bonus and the [[level]] difference, making it more difficult to resist.

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{{Equation box|'''{{math|TD Pushdown {{=}} [[Wisdom]] Bonus + (Caster's Level - Creature's Level)}}'''}}


There is also an [[open cast]], group friendly version of Corrupt Essence based on combined Elemental and Spiritual Mana Control ranks.
There is also an [[open cast]], group friendly version of Corrupt Essence based on combined Elemental and Spiritual Mana Control ranks.

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The observed pushdown can also be used to determine a creature's exact level:

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{{Equation box|'''{{math|Creature Level {{=}} Caster Level + (Wisdom Bonus - TD Pushdown}}'''}}


{{usage-open|s=703|2=. Requires at least 20 of a single, or 25 combined (15 of one, 10 of another) Mana Control ranks}}
{{usage-open|s=703|2=. Requires at least 20 of a single, or 25 combined (15 of one, 10 of another) Mana Control ranks}}


==Mana Control Benefit==
==Mana Control Benefit==
Training in [[Elemental Mana Control]] and [[Spiritual Mana Control]] increases the number of targets available in the open cast version of the spell, with the higher of the two counting all ranks and the lesser counting half ranks. If they are trained equally, divide one of them by 2. The maximum number of targets is the sum of mana control ranks so computed is divided by 20. Wisdom and level adjustments apply normally in the open cast version of the spell. The open cast version of the spell is not friendly to other characters.
Training in [[Elemental Mana Control]] and [[Spiritual Mana Control]] increases the number of targets available in the open cast version of the spell. Every 20 effective mana control ranks allows the spell to affect 1 additional target. To calculate effective mana control ranks, take the higher skill (either EMC or SMC) in full and add half the other skill. (If they are equal, then one contributes full and one contributes half.)


Wisdom and level adjustments apply normally in the open cast version of the spell. The open cast version of the spell is not friendly to other characters outside the caster's group.
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{{Equation box|<math>\mathrm{\# \ of \ targets = 1 + \frac{SMC + EMC \ (lower \ one \ counts \ for \ half)}{20}}</math>}}

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{{Equation box|'''{{math|# of targets {{=}} 1 + (max(EMC, SMC) + min(EMC, SMC) / 2) / 20}}'''}}


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==Using Corrupt Essence to Determine Target Level==
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To determine a creature's exact level:

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{{Equation box|<math>\mathrm{Creature \ Level = Caster \ level + (Wisdom \ bonus - 1) - TD \ Pushdown}</math>}}

When targeting players, use the flat WIS bonus without subtracting one.


==Messaging==
==Messaging==
;Spell cast success
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<pre{{log2}}>You feel weakened as a blood red haze forms around you.</pre>


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;Trying to cast while under the effects of the spell
! Effect start
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<pre{{log2}}>As you focus on your magic, your vision swims with a swirling haze of crimson. A sharp, blinding pain explodes outward from your mind and radiates in throbbing waves across your skin, causing you to falter.</pre>
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| <pre{{log-inline}}>You feel weakened as a blood red haze forms around you.</pre>
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! Attempt to cast while effect is active
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| <pre{{log-inline}}>As you focus on your magic, your vision swims with a swirling haze of crimson. A sharp, blinding pain explodes outward from your mind and radiates in throbbing waves across your skin, causing you to falter.</pre>
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! Effect end
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| <pre{{log-inline}}>The blood red haze dissipates from around you.</pre>
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;Spell ending
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<pre{{log2}}>The blood red haze dissipates from around you.</pre>
{{AR}}
{{AR}}
{{:gnarled yew wand}}
{{:gnarled yew wand}}

==Similar Spells==

Other spells and abilities that stop spellcasting include:
*[[Silence (210)]]
*[[Sounds (607)]]
*[[Song of Noise (1017)]]
*[[Mystic Impedance (1708)]]
*CMAN [[Cutthroat]]


== Resources ==
== Resources ==

Latest revision as of 20:13, 1 January 2024

AOE/Multi-target spells underwent a revamp in December 2020. Until this article is updated, be sure to read the saved posts

Corrupt Essence (703)
Mnemonic [CESSENCE]
Duration 15 sec
Cast Time 2 (single target) or 3 (multiple targets)
Attack Magic - Disabling  
Subtype Warding 
Target(s) Single or Ungrouped 
State(s) Inflicted Unable to cast
Sorcerer Base Spells
Blood Burst (701) Attack
Mana Disruption (702) Attack
Corrupt Essence (703) Attack
Phase (704) Utility
Disintegrate (705) Attack
Mind Jolt (706) Attack
Eye Spy (707) Utility
Limb Disruption (708) Attack
Grasp of the Grave (709) Attack
Energy Maelstrom (710) Attack
Pain (711) Attack
Cloak of Shadows (712) Defensive
Balefire (713) Attack
Scroll Infusion (714) Utility
Curse (715) Attack
Pestilence (716) Attack
Evil Eye (717) Attack
Torment (718) Attack
Dark Catalyst (719) Attack
Implosion (720) Attack
Minor Summoning (725) Utility
Animate Dead (730) Utility
Ensorcell (735) Utility
Planar Shift (740) Utility

The Corrupt Essence spell causes a "blood red haze" to surround the target, leaving them unable to cast a spell for fifteen seconds. Any attempts at casting will drain the appropriate amount of mana, but the spell will be blocked. It will also keep creatures from using magic items for the duration. Beware, this will not prevent a target from preparing a spell. If they prepare a spell it may still be cast once the duration has expired.

Corrupt Essence will not stop certain spell-like effects from creature maneuvers, such as some variants of Major Elemental Wave.

This spell has a Target Defense (TD) pushdown taking into account the caster's Wisdom bonus and the level difference, making it more difficult to resist.

TD Pushdown = Wisdom Bonus + (Caster's Level - Creature's Level)

There is also an open cast, group friendly version of Corrupt Essence based on combined Elemental and Spiritual Mana Control ranks.

The observed pushdown can also be used to determine a creature's exact level:

Creature Level = Caster Level + (Wisdom Bonus - TD Pushdown

Usage

  • PREP 703 | CAST {target} or INCANT 703 to cast this spell against a single target
  • PREP 703 | CAST to cast the OPEN version of the spell against multiple creature targets in the room . Requires at least 20 of a single, or 25 combined (15 of one, 10 of another) Mana Control ranks
  • INCANT 703 OPEN to open cast this spell once using INCANT
  • INCANT SET OPEN 703 to always open cast this spell using INCANT 703
  • INCANT 703 EVOKE to cast the OPEN version of the spell once using INCANT. This may potentially hit non-creatures (i.e. other player characters)
  • INCANT SET EVOKE 703 to always evoke this spell using INCANT 703. This is not recommended for open cast AoE attack spells

Mana Control Benefit

Training in Elemental Mana Control and Spiritual Mana Control increases the number of targets available in the open cast version of the spell. Every 20 effective mana control ranks allows the spell to affect 1 additional target. To calculate effective mana control ranks, take the higher skill (either EMC or SMC) in full and add half the other skill. (If they are equal, then one contributes full and one contributes half.)

Wisdom and level adjustments apply normally in the open cast version of the spell. The open cast version of the spell is not friendly to other characters outside the caster's group.

# of targets = 1 + (max(EMC, SMC) + min(EMC, SMC) / 2) / 20
This chart assumes equal ranks trained in EMC and SMC
Mana Control ranks (each) 14 27 40 54 67 80 94 107 120 134 147 160 174 187 200 213 227 240
# of open cast targets 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19

Messaging

Effect start 
You feel weakened as a blood red haze forms around you.
Attempt to cast while effect is active 
As you focus on your magic, your vision swims with a swirling haze of crimson.  A sharp, blinding pain explodes outward from your mind and radiates in throbbing waves across your skin, causing you to falter.
Effect end 
The blood red haze dissipates from around you.

Alchemy Recipe

A gnarled yew wand
  1. Add wand oil
  2. Add powdered black tourmaline
  3. Add pale translucent dust
  4. Boil
  5. Add 3 doses of yew twig
  6. Simmer
  7. Add 2 doses of ayanad crystal
  8. Chant Corrupt Essence (703)

Similar Spells

Other spells and abilities that stop spellcasting include:

Resources

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