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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Primitive Screwhead" data-source="post: 5526297" data-attributes="member: 20805">So, my group is coming up on the Obeliskin module #8. The dscription was very excellent and I want the Obelisk to stand out as an amazing and dangerous artificact. When I read about it, my first thought was to use Elements of Magic.  But how to get that to work in 4E was the real doozy. I think I have it figured out, and would like some assistance. Basically the Obelisk provides raw power. In order to convert that power into an arcane spell, you need a runic 'Word of Power' enscribed in primordial and sealed with a 24th level ritual. Once sealed, that rune can be used as a conduit. Krevin has had to create the ritual sealing the runes, and his casting the major spell at Seaquin burnt his most recent attempt.. but he learned about a critical flaw and has refined his ritual. Of course, he hasn't had the time to restore all the runes to working condition {hence the work platforms}. The number of exact runes available to him can be changed, but the longer the players delay, the more runes his team can complete.A user that has bonded with, and remains in contact with, the obelisk can channel the arcane power through themselves and the activated runes, empowering a spell. The obelisk takes damage equal to the level of the caster {or less if the caster chooses} and provides half that amount in mana points.Normal spells require a hard Arcana skill check as a move action to channel the power, failure results in the power being lost. Failure by 5 or more results in the caster taking damage for half the mana channelled. Once the mana is channelled, a standard action can focus them as the caster speaks the primoridial words.Signature spells.. {feat?} are cast as a standard action and have no chance of failing. Spells start with range: LOS, Burst 1Other options can be purchased with mana as shown here:[sblock]+1 MP increase burst by 1+2 MP to target a non-AC defense+2 MP for Zone creation (secondary attack or effect only, Duration until end ofnext turn)+2 MP for DiscerningLocal (12 MP).  The spell's area of effect is an 800-ft. radius.Vast (20 MP).  The spell's area of effect is a one-mile radius.  Everyadditional MP increases the radius by one mile.Regional (30 MP).  The spell's area of effect is a one hundred-mile radius.Every additional MP increases the radius by one hundred miles.Global (40 MP).  The spell's area of effect is an entire world.Duration: +2 for either       Save Ends       Sustain(Minor) +5 for Encounter[/sblock]The Runes my Krevin will have access to include:[sblock]Completed ElementsAir     - Knockback: Secondary attack vs Fort or prone and push #MPsquares.Death - Weaken: Secondary attack + #MP vs Fort. Weaken, save ends. - #MP to saveEarth - Bludgeon: Effect Physical DamageFire - Ignite: Effect, Ongoing Fire damage +#MP, save endsWater - Wash: Effect: Exposed flames are quenched. Secondary attack vs Ref or push #MP squares. If more than 3, also knocks proneForce - Effect: Ghost TouchSpace - Planar Jail: Secondary attack +#MP vs Will. Hit phase intoneighboring plane, save ends.Ice- Freeze: Secondary attack +#MP vs Ref. Hit immobilized, Save ends -#MP to SaveVoid - Suffocate: Effect, Ongoing damage +#MP, save ends. First failedsaved dazed. Second failed save: UnconsciousSummon: #MP = level summoned +8 for Solo + 4 for Elite - 8 for Minion[/sblock]Krevin has focused on repairing the runes that are useful in combat, as well as the Scrying rune. He also has a handful of signature spells available[sblock]Krevin's signature spells (12 Dice)  Blizzard Attack: Evoke Air/Ice     Burst 4 (3)     Air Knockback 1 (1)     Ice Freeze 2 (2)       Zone Sustain Minor (2)     Move Force (1) Standard Action, walk zone 4 squares     Damage remaining: 3D6 Attack: Int vs AC Hit: 3D6 + Int {Cold/Force} damage       Secondary attack: Int vs Fort               Hit: Prone and Immobilized (Save ends, -2 to save) Effect: Zone creation, sustain minor       Creatures that start their turn or enter the zone are attacked withthe secondary attackWall of Floating Boulders: Create Force/Evoke Earth         Additional Squares 8 (4)         Sustain Minor (2)         Evoke Earth 4 Dice         Target Ref (2)       Effect: Creates a wall of Force 10 squares long, filled with flyingboulders       When a creature moves adjacent to the wall, they are attacked asfollows               Int vs Ref, Hit 4D6 + Int boulder to the faceFinger of Death: Evoke Death/Void       Weaken 2       Suffocate 2       Target Will 2       Attack Int vs Will       Hit: 6D6 + Int Psychic Damage and Weakened (save ends @ -2), andongoing 10 damage (Save ends @ -2, first failed save dazed. 2d failed saveKO)[/sblock]Ritual casting can combine caster levels and cast huge spells, like the one that hit seaquin. Once the PCs take over the obelisk, they can choose to leave it alone or destroy it. Its existance can be the bane of all mankind.. as a 'genocide' spell of 60 or so MP could slaughter everyone in the world... or infuse them with anger and embroil them all in war <img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile    :)"  data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" />so.. enough typing for me.. any ideas on how to improve/correct this?</blockquote>

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