Targen's Brand

An enchantment which envelops an inanimate object in ethereal fire. The object is unharmed and does not itself burn. However, a victim touched or struck with the enchanted object sustains a 3d6/5d6 (MS/CS) ethereal burn, in addition to any physical impact that would normally be inflicted. A common use of the spell is to enchant a weapon. The basic spell is expended after one touch/strike or duration, whichever comes first.

A problem with the basic spell is that the entire object is affected; this means that only the caster, who is immune, can safely touch the enchanted object. The enchantment cannot be laid on an already enchanted object, nor combined in the same object with another enchantment.

Bonus Effects

CML60+: Enchantment is expended after CSI/2 strikes or duration, whichever comes first.

CML80+: Part of the object (eg. the hilt of a sword) may be excluded from the effect.

CML90+: The enchantment may (at GM discretion) be combined with other enchantments in the same object.

Time: 25-CSI seconds
Range: Self/Touch
Duration: CSI minutes