Clerical Spell Specification

[n] Counterspell

A Pure Counterspell of variable level, the level being set in naming the Spell in Incantation (NB It was previously by the number of SP expended, but this no longer worked after the SP cost of Clerical Spells was halved on 2 XII 2501.).

BTS: n/a

ULT: 8 hours

Materials: a Sanctified Symbol of God

Actions: touch Symbol

Effect of Throw:

Subtraction Effect = T/2 (FRU)

Notes:

  1. Counters all Spells targeting Caster ("Offensive Spells") during Protection Period, which consists of the casting time of the Counterspell, the rest of the sec of casting if cast in less than a sec, and the immediately following sec.  The Protection Period cannot be Extended.
  2. If an Offensive Spell is Countered, the Subtraction Effect is deducted  from its T as against the Caster (only - but see Note 5 below).  If the Caster is one of multiple targets, Offensive Spells are not countered against the other targets.  Against Druidic or Elementalist Spells, Subtraction Effect / 5 is deducted.
  3. The T of the Counterspell against a Spell of a different SL is multiplied by (CSL/OSL)2, where CSL = Counterspell Level and OSL = Offensive Spell Level.  The SL of Counterspells against Spells of other Disciplines is halved (FRD).
  4. Clerical Counterspells may not be cast using Prayer (as this could postpone incoming Spell effects indefinitely), so extra wishes may only be put in from cr or wish-storing Magic Items.
  5. Clerical Counterspells may be Jointly Requested, protecting all Participants.