Dark Sun Defiling magic

Michael Lewis · 04-04-2021, 03:54 PM

Converting Dark Sun to GURPS.
Defiling Magic. Using Threshold-Limiting Magic from Thaumatology p.76.
Once the preserver/defiler uses up all of their FP, they can draw mana from the environment, but at a cost. This kills and turns the the surrounding area to ash.
The higher the roll on the Calamity chart, the greater the area.
How is this for a quick bolted on fix?
Thoughts? Suggestions? Add-ons

johndallman · 04-05-2021, 05:52 AM

Searching for the "dark sun" tag will find you a fair number of threads on the subject. Just click on the tag I've added, at bottom left of this page.

Anders · 04-05-2021, 06:01 AM

I would use a variant of the Spirit-Assisted magic. Defiling magic should be an option which is powerful but addictive. And if people see you use defiling magic they should make a reaction roll from -4.

04-04-2021, 03:54 PM	#1
Michael Lewis Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Lexington ky, U.S.A	Dark Sun Defiling magic Converting Dark Sun to GURPS. Defiling Magic. Using Threshold-Limiting Magic from Thaumatology p.76. Once the preserver/defiler uses up all of their FP, they can draw mana from the environment, but at a cost. This kills and turns the the surrounding area to ash. The higher the roll on the Calamity chart, the greater the area. How is this for a quick bolted on fix? Thoughts? Suggestions? Add-ons

04-05-2021, 05:52 AM	#2
johndallman Night Watchman Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Cambridge, UK	Re: Dark Sun Defiling magic Searching for the "dark sun" tag will find you a fair number of threads on the subject. Just click on the tag I've added, at bottom left of this page. __________________ The Path of Cunning. Indexes: DFRPG Characters, Advantage of the Week, Disadvantage of the Week, Skill of the Week, Techniques.

04-05-2021, 06:01 AM	#3
Anders Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Gothenburg, Sweden	Re: Dark Sun Defiling magic I would use a variant of the Spirit-Assisted magic. Defiling magic should be an option which is powerful but addictive. And if people see you use defiling magic they should make a reaction roll from -4. __________________ “When you arise in the morning think of what a privilege it is to be alive, to think, to enjoy, to love ...” Marcus Aurelius