Fantasy Trip Wizard dismissing spell?

[DHood64]

Sorry for question likely already asked - but I dont see a way to search "dismiss spell" - it seems to find "spell" - which is too common a word.

Using the latest rules, if a wizard casts say 3 hex fire, but before it would naturally expire, they want to dismiss/cancel the spell. Can the wizard dismiss it early in some way? What are the mechanics to dismiss (takes action as if casting a spell, or free action? only on wizard's turn? all 3 hexes cancel as one action? etc).

If this is in the book, can you please share what page?

Thanks.

[hcobb]

For creations: "at any time their master wants them to vanish" -ITL 137

[DHood64]

Originally Posted by hcobb

For creations: "at any time their master wants them to vanish" -ITL 137

I like it conceptually - but that's under the sub-header of "Summoned Creatures" - not sure if that applies to any other creation type spell.

[Shostak]

Originally Posted by DHood64

I like it conceptually - but that's under the sub-header of "Summoned Creatures" - not sure if that applies to any other creation type spell.

Illusions and Images may be dispelled at any time their caster wishes (ITL 139), but Fire, Shadow, and Wall cannot.

[Bill_in_IN]

If you are looking for an orderly way to shut off a spell, as a GM, you can remind the player during the Spell Renewal phase of the turn. Otherwise, it can be shut off just about anytime.

[Axly Suregrip]

I allow wizards to end all creation spells at will. Yes, it is only images and illusions that have this documented but by extension it is reasonable. Fire spell allows for a lot more control in that the wizard may create smaller useful (not dangerous) fires.

This is how I see it:

The shadow, wall or fire is a magical creation that exists strictly because the wizard made it and is still tied to it because he may recast it from beyond creation spell range. Since he is able to extend its existence he should be able to end it.

The fire, wall, shadows do last 12 turns if the wizard should die.

I would be fine playing with a GM that did this either way. As long as done consistently.

[catopower]

Originally Posted by Shostak

Illusions and Images may be dispelled at any time their caster wishes (ITL 139), but Fire, Shadow, and Wall cannot.

While I'm not able to clarify rules like this, I really like the idea that a Wizard can create something that he or should could possibly regret doing and not be able to undo it. Seems like it could potentially lead to more interesting situations.

[Shostak]

Originally Posted by catopower

While I'm not able to clarify rules like this, I really like the idea that a Wizard can create something that he or should could possibly regret doing and not be able to undo it. Seems like it could potentially lead to more interesting situations.

There is nothing to clarify--the rules are explicit that wizard can create certain things that last for 12 turns, regardles of how inconvenient they might become in that time: Fire, Wall, and Shadow.

[Shostak]

Originally Posted by DHood64

Using the latest rules, if a wizard casts say 3 hex fire, but before it would naturally expire, they want to dismiss/cancel the spell. Can the wizard dismiss it early in some way?

Under the subsection for Fire, Shadow, and Wall spells in the section for Creations spells, Fire is listed as a spell that lasts 12 turns unless renewed (see ITL p.140).