Fissure

The sudden and unexpected fracturing of the earth beneath one's feet is a frightening experience indeed, and one that a Topaz Magister can provide.

Effect

Base Effects: Cracking and fracturing Domhan, shaping the flows below your target area appropriately, you rend open the earth and stone suddenly, a fissure rending open. This fracture is 50 feet deep, and targets in the affected area must attempt an Agility Defensive Test. Should they fail, they plummet uncontrollably into the fissure, taking 3d6 thunder damage and all appropriate fall damage, and are prone. Should they succeed, they still plummet, taking the thunder damage, but manage to have something of a controlled descent, not landing prone and only taking half the appropriate fall damage. The walls of the fissure are sheer, unnaturally smooth, as if the stone was cut, not split naturally, so getting out will prove a great challenge.

Side/Secondary Effects

Tier II Effects: The path of the fissure does not need to be a straight line, you may have it make one turn of 90 degrees. Furthermore the fracture is now 75 feet deep.

Tier III Effects: The path of the fissure can be even less of a perfect straight line, you may have it make a second turn of 90 degrees should you wish. Furthermore the fracture is now 100 feet deep.

Manifestation

There was a sudden rumbling, that was all the warning the orcs had, as suddenly a fracture rended open beneath their feet at the behest of the dwarf before them, a topaz glow emitting from the fractured earth as five of the fell beasts plummeted, unable to remotely control their descent, smashing into the stone floor of the fissure with a wet and satisfying crunch, breaking most every bone in their body. Durzi allowed himself a grim smile of satisfaction at the sound as he took back up his battle axe, ready to join the fray with his companions deeper in the caverns ahead of him, now that their backs were safe.

Gestures & Ritual

Casting TN: 22, Tier II: 27, Tier III: 32

Related Discipline

Topaz Order

Related School

Geomancy

Related Element

Domhan (Earth)

Effect Duration

Instant

Effect Casting Time

2 actions

Range

60 feet

Applied Restriction

Target: A ten foot wide line that extends out from you in a direction of your choice, 60 feet.