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Message: <blockquote data-quote="WanderingMonster" data-source="post: 1452150" data-attributes="member: 573">I was once inclined to work on a Potter-esque magic system, and decided to start with the spells and build the structure off of that.  I didn't get much past designing a few spells, but here's a sample of what I came up with: Alohomora Charm[Charm]Incantation: "Alohomora"SpellcraftDC: 16Range: Close (25ft + 5 ft./level) Duration: InstantaneousSaving Throw: NoneSpell Resistance: YesEffect:  This charm likely isn't in The Standard Book of Spells because of the potential for abuse.  It can unlock any door, container, or lock of mundane fashion.  Magical portals and bewitched containers are often warded against intrusion charms, in which case an opposed Spellcraft check must be made.<ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">+5 -- The target opens as well as being unlocked.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">+10 -- The target is thrown open with force, such that an opposed Strength check must be made to hold it closed.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">+15 -- The target is thrown open with such force that it may be damaged , and must make a Damage save versus DC 20.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Critical Success -- As above, but the Damage save is DC 30.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Critical Failure -- Something belonging to the caster "opens".  This can be interpreted by the HM as he wishes..  </li> </ul>Disarming Spell[Charm]Incantation: "Expelliarmus"SpellcraftDC: 16Range: Close (25ft + 5 ft./level)Duration: InstantaneousTarget: A single creatureSaving Throw: Reflex negatesSpell Resistance: YesEffect:  This spell causes anything the target may be holding in their hand (caster's choice) to fly out of their grasp and land 1d20+10 feet away. <ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">+5 -- The target is completely disarmed (both hands)</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">+10 -- The target is hurled backwards half as far as the object they were holding.  </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">+15 -- The target may be Stunned (Fortitude negates), for 5 rounds minus their Con modifier.  If they succeed their Fortitude save, they are dazed for one round.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Critical Success -- Whatever was being held in the target's hand flies neatly into the caster's free hand.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Critical Failure --  The caster disarms herself.</li> </ul>I have a few more.  Email me if you'd like the whole thing (a six page document).</blockquote>

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