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Old 08-08-2018, 09:46 PM   #293
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Originally Posted by Steve Jackson View Post
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Heal (T) (IQ 14)
For each 3 points of ST that the wizard puts into this spell, he/she can cure one hit of damage on himself or another. Heal will also restore lost fatigue from spellcasting, etc., but rarely is it practical to use it this way.
Heal will cure HT already lost to disease and poison, but it will not cure the disease nor make a poison go away.
It is possible to place healing magic into an artifact, but such things are rare and costly, and work no better than a mage with the Heal spell and a strength battery or a corps of apprentices.
Healing scrolls, on the other hand, are common. As with other scrolls, the magic comes from the scroll and the strength comes from the caster.

Comments: There is no HEAL spell in the original game because of concerns that it would make an adventuring party too self-sufficient. I no longer think that is a big problem.
I can imagine making it IQ 13, but no easier; this should be a spell that most wizards don’t have.
The spell you give is instant and the recipient is fully healed for that portion of wound. Here is an additional lower level heal spell.

How about something of lower IQ that converts an injury to some negative reaction.

Transmorgification Healing Spell (S) (IQ 12)
For each 3 points of ST that the wizard puts into this spell, he/she can transform two hits of damage into some temporary disadvantage in the recipient. Can be attempted only once per combat per person. The spellcaster needs to touch the victim.

Negative Reaction:
Limp = -1 MA
Spasms = -1 DX
Weakness = -1 ST
Headache = -1 IQ
Other variations can occur.
For each 3 points, the negative increases by -1.

The type of inconvenience should be appropriate to the type of injury/wound received.

This affect lasts 24 hours or until 8 hours of continuous sleep is done.

Comments: This spell allows for some healing, but doesn't make it free for the recipient. Its not a major penalty until you heal a lot. and if you have time to sleep, the penalty goes away.
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