Polemos: 4th Age - Magic Authority

Magic Authority

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Magic Authority

  • General
    • Magic performed without a special authority will not limit or worsen the magical backlash.
    • Backlash Effect: none.
    • Colors by Power Source
      • Natural: Copper
      • Personal: Yellow
      • Spiritual: Azure
      • Chaos: Iron
      • Curse: Scarlet
  • Celestial
    • By redirecting the backlash towards the celestial realms, Magi can eliminate its physical effects. Justice for breaking nature's laws must be satisfied, however, but often manifests as misfortune or delayed tragedy.
    • Requirements: Serene focus
    • Backlash Effect: Use divine justice as backlash effect.
    • Colors by Power Source
      • Natural: Green
      • Personal: White
      • Spiritual: Blue
      • Chaos: Gray
      • Curse: Red
  • Corruption
    • The most extreme Magi not only reject methods to limit the effects of magic upon the natural world, but seek to amplify the destructive power of a magical backlash.
    • Backlash Effect: Add current [corruption] affliction count to backlash severity.
    • Colors by Power Source
      • Natural: Brown
      • Personal: Orange
      • Spiritual: Purple
      • Chaos: Ash
      • Curse: Black
  • Holy
    • When done according to the Creator's will and with the proper authorization, magic takes on miraculous qualities and is properly integrated with the laws of nature, preventing any reaction or backlash.
    • Requirements: Spirit of the creator
    • Backlash Effect: Do not cause backlash effects.
    • Colors by Power Source
      • Natural: Emerald
      • Personal: Ivory
      • Spiritual: Sapphire
      • Chaos: Silver
      • Curse: Ruby
      • Divine: Gold