Spellrift Adept
The Spellrift Adept is a sublime harmonic between metaphysical energy and arcane power, a master of the invisible forces that govern reality. Trained in the art of harmonizing their Qi with the ethereal currents of magic, these disciples represent a unique melding of martial artistry and mystical acumen. They are not spellcasters in the traditional sense, but their understanding of the arcane allows them to bend magic to their will, shaping the battlefield in subtle yet powerful ways.
To observe a Spellrift Adept in combat is to witness the dance of dual forces in perfect harmony. Their every move is a fluid symphony of Qi and magic, a testament to their unique path. Drawing upon the latent magic in the world around them, they defend against mystical assaults with uncanny precision, turning enemy spells into ephemeral wisps. Yet their mastery extends beyond defense; their allies find their spells heightened, their enchantments more potent, and their defenses strengthened. The adept can absorb hostile magic, transmuting it into raw, pulsating energy before releasing it in a torrent of arcane power. Their connection with magic is a vibrant, living bond, making them an enigma on the battlefield – an anchor in the storm of mystical warfare.
The Spellrift Adept is a three stage Talent.
Spellrift Adept I
This is the first step on the path of the Spellrift Adept, a dawning understanding of the harmonic resonance between Qi and magic. The adept begins to perceive the flows of mystic energy around them, sensing their ebb and flow as clearly as the rhythm of their own breath. They learn to tune their Qi to this ethereal music, absorbing and manipulating it in its rawest form. The magic in the air is no longer a distant, abstract concept, but a tangible element that they can touch and shape.
Prerequisites
- Qi Rank 5
- Eldritch Rank 1
- Magical Harmony Class Specialty
- Eldritch Arts Rank 4
- Cost: 3 Destiny Points
Features
- Potency Enhancement: Increase the Potency of the triggering power by 1.
- Recovery Enhancement: Decrease the Recovery time of the triggering power by 1. This is a Power Bonus and cannot reduce the recovery to less than 1.
- Cost Reduction: Decrease the spend cost of the triggering power by 1 Energy. This cannot reduce the cost below 0.
- Tenacity: Increase any Save Ends effects of the triggering power by 1d10 [STP 1d10].
- Widened: Increase the diameter or length of the area affected by the triggering power by 10 ft.
- Chained Targets: The primary effect of the triggering power now includes one additional target. Only powers that target specific creatures or objects (i.e. not those that affect an area) can be affected. If the power has a range of touch, then the caster may touch an additional target, otherwise the additional target must be within the range of the power. Powers that affect creatures with a secondary effect based on the primary target, also apply the effects to the additional target. For example, using this enhancement on Knife of Ice explodes and affects creatures around both primary targets. Note that a secondary target is only affected by the power once, even if secondary effects overlap.
- Twinned Area: The caster of the triggering power may choose two different locations for the area of effect for the power. Overlapping areas do not stack in effect. For example, a power that affects a 20ft diameter area, would now affect two different 20ft diameter areas within range.
Spellrift Adept II
At this stage, the Adept has learned to play with the song of magic, to twist it and shape it in new ways. Their understanding of Qi and arcane energy deepens, becoming more instinctual. They stand unflinching in the face of spells, their harmonized Qi redirecting the mystical onslaught with deft precision. Their very presence seems to resonate with an arcane hum, enhancing the magical abilities of those around them, turning them into a living nexus of metaphysical and mystical energy.
Prerequisites
- Spellrift Adept I
- Qi Rank 6
- Eldritch Arts Rank 6
- Cost: 2 Destiny Points
Features
Spellrift Adept III
The Spellrift Adept at this level is a true master, a harmony of metaphysical and arcane forces in motion. They can dance through a storm of spells, untouched and unscathed, even turning the magic of others into a weapon of their own. The raw energy of absorbed spells can be unleashed in a torrent of arcane power, a testament to their mastery over the dance of dual forces. Their mere presence is a bastion against mystical onslaughts, a beacon of arcane harmony in the chaos of battle.
Prerequisites
- Spellrift Adept II
- Qi Rank 7
- Eldritch Rank 2
- Eldritch Arts Rank 7
- Cost: 2 Destiny Points