Yagathai
07-20-2005, 10:28 AM
Rhythm of Dysfunction
Root: Spite
This insidious spell-song is used in order to twist and warp items or tasks, in conjunction with skill-songs. A Dark Elf rolls his skill-song as normal, and then their Rhythm of Dysfunction to imbue the result with the desired effect.
Rhythm of Dysfunction is especially devastating because it can be disguised as either Song of Songs or a helping song, thus allowing a helper to corrupt the work of someone else. When used in this fashion, add a +2 to the standard Ob.
Example Obs:
Ob 2: The task is accomplished with obvious flaws. Ex: A foal born withered and lame. A wound healed with a painful, disfiguring scar. Grain grown bitter and poisoned.
Ob 3: The task appears to be accomplished, but fails upon its first real test or serious application. The sword that shatters the first time it strikes metal. The trained mount that goes mad the first time it makes a Steel test in combat. The pie that looks and smells delicious, but turns out to be full of corruption and filth when it's cut open.
Ob 4: The task appears accomplished, and is undone or corrupted only when a specific condition is met. The gleaming white walls that stand for centuries, but tumble when a certain horn is sounded. The armor that parts effortlessly under orcish blades. The gemstone that crumbles to dust a day and a night after being given as a gift.
Ob 5: The task appears accomplished, but appearances are decieving. There is a specific, powerful, inimical effect that's all but undetectable. The
glorious tree that bears healing apples that are full of a slow-acting poison. Elven bread that only gives the illusion of nourishment, as the eater starves without knowing it. The enchanted harp that lifts the spirits of those that hear it, but guarantees any women that hear it will miscarry the next time they get pregnant.
Rhythm of Dysfunction can be combined with Antiphon Union, with malicious effects. For example, an Elven Cloak imbued with Threne of the Chameleon can be enchanted so that it works normally against most races, but actually makes it easier for Orcs to see the target.
Root: Spite
This insidious spell-song is used in order to twist and warp items or tasks, in conjunction with skill-songs. A Dark Elf rolls his skill-song as normal, and then their Rhythm of Dysfunction to imbue the result with the desired effect.
Rhythm of Dysfunction is especially devastating because it can be disguised as either Song of Songs or a helping song, thus allowing a helper to corrupt the work of someone else. When used in this fashion, add a +2 to the standard Ob.
Example Obs:
Ob 2: The task is accomplished with obvious flaws. Ex: A foal born withered and lame. A wound healed with a painful, disfiguring scar. Grain grown bitter and poisoned.
Ob 3: The task appears to be accomplished, but fails upon its first real test or serious application. The sword that shatters the first time it strikes metal. The trained mount that goes mad the first time it makes a Steel test in combat. The pie that looks and smells delicious, but turns out to be full of corruption and filth when it's cut open.
Ob 4: The task appears accomplished, and is undone or corrupted only when a specific condition is met. The gleaming white walls that stand for centuries, but tumble when a certain horn is sounded. The armor that parts effortlessly under orcish blades. The gemstone that crumbles to dust a day and a night after being given as a gift.
Ob 5: The task appears accomplished, but appearances are decieving. There is a specific, powerful, inimical effect that's all but undetectable. The
glorious tree that bears healing apples that are full of a slow-acting poison. Elven bread that only gives the illusion of nourishment, as the eater starves without knowing it. The enchanted harp that lifts the spirits of those that hear it, but guarantees any women that hear it will miscarry the next time they get pregnant.
Rhythm of Dysfunction can be combined with Antiphon Union, with malicious effects. For example, an Elven Cloak imbued with Threne of the Chameleon can be enchanted so that it works normally against most races, but actually makes it easier for Orcs to see the target.