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Explosive Runes

Magic Points:

2
Range:

Touch
AoE:

10' radius
Cast:

3
Duration:

Maintained
Damage:

6d4+6
Occutism:

30%

Description:

By tracing these mystic runes upon a book, map, scroll, or similar object bearing written information, the wizard prevents unauthorized persons from reading his material.

The Explosive Runes are difficult to detect - Occult skill checks are at a 1R Disadvantage. But trap detection by spell or magical device always finds these runes.

When read, the Explosive Runes detonate, delivering 6d4 + 6 points of damage to the reader, who rolls a POW check at 2R Disadvantage. A like amount, or half that if POW checks are made, is suffered by each creature within the blast radius. The occultist who cast the spell, as well as any they instruct, can read the protected writing without triggering the runes. Likewise, the caster can remove the runes whenever desired. Others can remove them only with a successful Dispel Magic or Erase spell. Explosive Runes otherwise last as long as the spell is maintained.

The item upon which the runes are placed is destroyed when the explosion takes place, unless it wins an opposed POW check at 2R Disadvantage.