Custom Blood Magic: Ritual

Seeking to extend physical protection using similar principles to the varied Ward versus Creature rituals and similarly extend the effects of Fortify Solid (Path of Transmutation) to create extra effective armor, <name> created the ritual Fortifying Ward.

 

Wards modify the interaction of objects with other energies and objects. The common wards react negatively on the basis of antithetical arcane interaction, causing more damage or, in the case of warding circles, preventing the passage of specified creatures. The Fortifying Ward instead reinforces the object upon which it is inscribed, increasing resistance to breaking and damage in general.

 

The ward is inscribed with a mixture of diamond dust and bone based glue. Once inscribed the ward melds with the object and is not easily removed, but is visible as a slightly shiny pattern of symbols. Inscribing on the inside of objects is recommended.

 

Difficulty and time per standard for intermediate ritual. The ward negates any Fragile traits on the object OR adds one health level for resistance to damage, caster’s choice. The reduction of damage is per hit and will reduce the damage from any source of physical damage (bashing or lethal, from fists, swords, knives, guns, ect) by one level. It has no effect on aggravated damage (claws, teeth) or non-kinetic damage sources (acid, lightning bolts, sunlight, fire, magic of assorted types).  Only one Fortifying ward may be placed on an object, however wards of different types may also be added, depending upon house rules for multiple wards. Acquiring the diamond dust may require Resources, Industry Influence, or other appropriate method. Bone based glue is easily purchased or made.

 

At storyteller discretion, armor of this type may not stack with the protections of Fortitude.