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| number = 703
| number = 703
| mnemonic = CESSENCE
| mnemonic = CESSENCE
| duration = 15 seconds
| duration = 15 sec
| type = Attack ([[Warding]])
| type = Attack ([[warding]])
}}
}}

[[category:Sorcerer Base Spells]]
[[category:Sorcerer Base Spells]]


This spell temporarily cuts off the target’s connection with their magic, 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 [[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 703's duration has expired. This spell may cause a [[target defense]] penalty on its target, making it difficult to resist.
A "blood red haze" surrounds 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 703's duration has expired. This spell cannot effect This spell may cause a [[target defense]] penalty on its target, making it difficult to resist.


*TD Pushdown = (WISDOM bonus -1) + (Caster's level - Creature's level)
*TD Pushdown = (WISDOM bonus -1) + (Caster's level - Creature's level)

Revision as of 06:27, 12 January 2006

Corrupt Essence (703)
Mnemonic [CESSENCE]
Duration 15 sec
Type Attack (warding)

A "blood red haze" surrounds 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 703's duration has expired. This spell cannot effect This spell may cause a target defense penalty on its target, making it difficult to resist.

  • TD Pushdown = (WISDOM bonus -1) + (Caster's level - Creature's level)

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