Interdiction

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Interdiction
Mnemonic [INTERDICT]
Duration 5 seconds per Cleric Base rank
Attack Magic - Damage  
Subtype Warding 
Target(s) Single 
Interval 16 seconds 
Damage Type mana
Cleric Base Spells
Prayer of Holding (301) Attack
Smite/Bane (302) Attack
Prayer of Protection (303) Defensive
Bless (304) Offensive
Preservation (305) Utility
Holy Bolt (306) Attack
Benediction (307) Defensive
Well of Life (308) Utility
Condemn (309) Attack
Warding Sphere (310) Defensive
Blind (311) Attack
Fervent Reproach (312) Attack
Prayer (313) Defensive
Relieve Burden (314) Utility
Remove Curse (315) Utility
Censure (316) Attack
Divine Fury (317) Attack
Raise Dead (318) Utility
Soul Ward (319) Defensive
Ethereal Censer (320) Attack
Holy Receptacle (325) Utility
Sanctify (330) Utility
Divine Wrath (335) Attack
Symbol of the Proselyte (340) Offensive
Miracle (350) Utility


As a master of channeling mana, the Cleric is able to attempt an Interdiction between the target and the flows of mana, causing their mana to trickle away.

Duration

Duration of this spell is based on the caster's knowledge of the Cleric Base Spell list, lasting 5 seconds per spell known in that list.

Damage

Unique among disabling spells, this spell strips the mana of the target at quick intervals (approximately every 16 seconds). The amount of mana drained is truncated, and based off the following:

  • Mana Drained = (Ranks of Cleric Base Spells) + (Endroll - 100) / 5

That is, every 5 points of successful warding yields an additional 1 mana drained per pulse of the spell.

Application

This spell is only effective against BCS critters and other players. However, it's ability to rapidly remove mana makes it tremendously effective at neutralizing enemy spellcasters. Since it drains mana rather than preventing spellcasting, however, it allows the target one last spell - before blowing their nerves in what is usually a dramatic fashion.

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