Sorcery: Exotic Senses

Sorcery: Exotic Senses

We already have many spells that enhance the caster's senses, like Small Vision or Infravision. But what about more exotic ones? Magnetic Vision reveals magnetic fields to the caster's eyes. Spectrum Vision allows the subject to see the whole electromagnetic spectrum. Radio Hearing is useful when the caster feels bored on a long bus trip. Ultravision allows the subject to se UV light. Electric Vision is useful for mages that work as electricians.

Electric Vision

Keywords: Information.

Full Cost: 7 points.

Casting Roll: Per.

Range: Unlimited.

Duration: Instantaneous.

The caster can see electrical currents as glowing outlines. Electric lines are visible through a few inches of cover (drywall, wood, soil, etc.). This spell also reveals hidden electric devices.

Statistics: Detect Electric Fields (Sorcery, -15%; Vision-Based, -20%) [7].

Magnetic Vision

Keywords: Information.

Full Cost: 7 points.

Casting Roll: Per. Use IQ for analysis.

Range: Unlimited.

Duration: Instantaneous.

Magnetic fields are revealed to the caster’s eyes on a successful Per roll. With an IQ roll, the caster can find the source of a magnetic field by moving about the area where it’s present. The caster sees the planet’s magnetic field, giving +1 to Navigation by air, land, and sea, as if using a compass. Strong nearby fields disrupt the caster’s navigational abilities.

Statistics: Detect Magnetic Fields (Sorcery, -15%; Vision-Based, -20%) [7].

Radio Hearing

Keywords: Information.

Full Cost: 2 points.

Casting Roll: IQ.

Range: 10 miles.

Duration: Indefinite.

The caster can hear radio waves. Range is 10 miles. The caster can receive AM, FM, CB, and other ordinary radio signals on a successful casting roll. Note that radio-frequency “noise” from lightning and unshielded electronics can interfere with this ability. This ability does not work at all underwater.

Statistics: Radio (Hearing-Based, -20%; Receive Only, -50%; Sorcery, -15%) [2].

Spectrum Vision

Keywords: Buff.

Full Cost: 54 points.

Casting Roll: None. Use Innate Attack (Gaze) to aim.

Range: 100 yards.

Duration: 30 minutes.

The subject sees the entire electromagnetic spectrum, from radio waves to gamma rays (including all infrared bands). He suffers no vision or combat penalties if there is any light available. Under normal light, he is at +3 to Vision rolls and to visually based Forensics, Observation, Search, and Tracking rolls. In total darkness, he can see opponents whose body temperature is above the background level; roll at -4 to see small details or tell individuals apart.

Statistics: Affliction 1 (HT; Advantage, Spectrum Vision, +380%; Extended Duration, 10x, +40%; Fixed Duration, +0%; Increased 1/2D, 10x, +15%; No Signature, +20%; Sorcery, -15%) [54]. Note: “Spectrum Vision” is Hyperspectral Vision (Extended High-Band, +30%; Extended Low-Band, +30%; Magical, -10%) [38].

Ultravision

Keywords: Buff.

Full Cost: 25 points.

Casting Roll: None. Use Innate Attack (Gaze) to aim.

Range: 100 yards.

Duration: 30 minutes.

This spell allows the subject to ultraviolet light, as if he had the Ultravision (p. B94) advantage.

Statistics: Affliction 1 (HT; Advantage, Ultravision, +90%; Extended Duration, 10x, +40%; Fixed Duration, +0%; Increased 1/2D, 10x, +15%; No Signature, +20%; Sorcery, -15%) [25]. Note: “Ultravision” is Ultravision (Magical, -10%) [9].