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Versus a magic item, the song will drain charges from the item and convert to mana. The same factors apply. Mana from non-elemental sources will be less efficient than from elemental sources.
Versus a magic item, the song will drain charges from the item and convert to mana. The same factors apply. Mana from non-elemental sources will be less efficient than from elemental sources.


Unlike [[(Mana Leech (516)|other mana draining spells]], Song of Unravelling allows the singer to exceed their normal maximum mana, and there is no similar recovery period during which mana cannot be drained. Caution is advised, though, as too far over the normal maximum will result in a potentially fatal magical backlash. (This was encountered when a character with ~100 mana went above 150, and died. The lethal limit being applied ''may'' therefor be "+50%"; or it ''may'' be the normal Enhancive limit to stat values, of "+50 over max". That same character has not yet chosen test it with higher mana by courting another death, and no-one else has volunteered any differing results, so Bards are cautioned when draining to over their maximum.)
Unlike [[Mana Leech (516)|other mana draining spells]], Song of Unravelling allows the singer to exceed their normal maximum mana, and there is no similar recovery period during which mana cannot be drained. Caution is advised, though, as too far over the normal maximum will result in a potentially fatal magical backlash. (This was encountered when a character with ~100 mana went above 150, and died. The lethal limit being applied ''may'' therefor be "+50%"; or it ''may'' be the normal Enhancive limit to stat values, of "+50 over max". That same character has not yet chosen test it with higher mana by courting another death, and no-one else has volunteered any differing results, so Bards are cautioned when draining to over their maximum.)


==== Renewal Cost ====
==== Renewal Cost ====
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== Messaging==
== Messaging==
;Against an adventurer
'''Against an adventurer
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A siren begins singing a sweet song.
A siren begins singing a sweet song.
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;Draining a wand
'''Draining a wand
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You sing a melody, directing the sound of your voice at a twisted wand.
You sing a melody, directing the sound of your voice at a twisted wand.
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</pre>


;Item that cannot be Unraveled:
'''Item that cannot be Unraveled:
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You sing a melody, directing the sound of your voice at a golden scroll.
You sing a melody, directing the sound of your voice at a golden scroll.
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== Resources ==
== Resources ==
*[[Bard Base/saved posts#Unravel|Saved posts]]
* [http://www.play.net/gs4/info/spells/spelllist.asp?circle=10#1013 Bard Base Spell Circle: Song of Unravelling], on Play.net


[[Category:Utility Spells]]
[[Category:Utility Spells]]

Revision as of 15:29, 17 March 2017

Song of Unravelling (1013)
Mnemonic [UNRAVEL]
Duration Immediate; manual RENEW
Attack Magic - Damage - Disabling  
Subtype Warding 
Target(s) Single player, creature,
or magic item with charges 
Damage Type Mana 
State(s) Inflicted Dispel
Bard Base Spells
Holding Song (1001) Attack
Vibration Chant (1002) Attack
Fortitude Song (1003) Defensive
Purification Song (1004) Utility
Lullabye (1005) Attack
Song of Luck (1006) Utility
Kai's Triumph Song (1007) Offensive
Stunning Shout (1008) Attack
Sonic Shield Song (1009) Utility
Song of Valor (1010) Defensive
Song of Peace (1011) Utility
Sonic Weapon Song (1012) Utility
Song of Unravelling (1013) Utility
Sonic Armor (1014) Utility
Song of Depression (1015) Attack
Song of Rage (1016) Attack
Song of Noise (1017) Utility
Song of Power (1018) Utility
Song of Mirrors (1019) Defensive
Traveler's Song (1020) Utility
Singing Sword Song (1025) Utility
Song of Sonic Disruption (1030) Attack
Song of Tonis (1035) Defensive
Troubadour's Rally (1040) Utility

Song of Unravelling will dispel a targeted spell or random spell on a target, if available. A penalty to the target's warding attempt is based on the singer's Bard Base ranks. Targeted attempts do not receive the full benefit of this bonus, are more difficult to achieve versus spiritual spells, and are progressively harder against higher level spells. Arcane Decoy (1701) makes targeted attempts even more difficult, and will be targeted first if Song of Unravelling is untargeted. Only Bards may use the targeted version of this spell.

If no spells are active on the targeted player or creature, the song will try to drain mana from the target. The amount of mana drained per attempt is based on the singer's Bard Base ranks. The amount of mana recovered is based on the singer's Bard Base ranks and Mental Mana Control skill.

Versus a magic item, the song will drain charges from the item and convert to mana. The same factors apply. Mana from non-elemental sources will be less efficient than from elemental sources.

Unlike other mana draining spells, Song of Unravelling allows the singer to exceed their normal maximum mana, and there is no similar recovery period during which mana cannot be drained. Caution is advised, though, as too far over the normal maximum will result in a potentially fatal magical backlash. (This was encountered when a character with ~100 mana went above 150, and died. The lethal limit being applied may therefor be "+50%"; or it may be the normal Enhancive limit to stat values, of "+50 over max". That same character has not yet chosen test it with higher mana by courting another death, and no-one else has volunteered any differing results, so Bards are cautioned when draining to over their maximum.)

Renewal Cost

4 mana (MP), adjusted for the target's spell circle and spell level.

This song does not auto-renew. If the song is dispelling random spells or draining mana from a character/creature/object, it may be manually renewed for the duration of the song and will continue to target the original target. Unravelling targeting spells from a target is not renewable in any form.

Messaging

Against an adventurer

A siren begins singing a sweet song.
A siren focuses a soothing melody towards you!
  CS: +402 - TD: +348 + CvA: +15 + d100: +35 == +104
  Warding failed!
  You hear a strange resonating hum, and you sense one of your spells slipping away!
The white light leaves you.
The very powerful look leaves you.
With great skill, the siren removes one of the chords from her harmony while maintaining the symmetry of those that remain.

Draining a wand

You sing a melody, directing the sound of your voice at a twisted wand.
Faintly visible threads of mana begin to unravel themselves from the twisted wand and wind towards you.
Mana washes over you like a soaked sponge! You struggle to maintain control over the surge in power!
You gain 1 mana!
The wand begins to shake violently and disintegrates into a thousand tiny particles of dust!
The faint tendrils quickly dissipate.

Item that cannot be Unraveled:

You sing a melody, directing the sound of your voice at a golden scroll.
The scroll buzzes and vibrates for a moment then stops.

Resources