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Chapter 7: Occupation
Druidic Circle of Effect: Druids know that
when they gather in a circle and cast the same spell
together, their power increases substantially. No
other type of spellcaster is entitled to the effects
granted by a circle. The circle must consist of all
druids. A circle consists of at least 2 druids. Any
combination of druidic occupational levels may
comprise a circle.
All aspects of the druidic circle of effect
must be performed in unison. Because of the difficulty,
the chance of failure is a percentage equal to
the square root of the number of druids in the circle.
For instance, in a circle of 9 druids, the chance of
failure is 3% (since the square root of 9 is 3). The
chance of failure is rolled by the most powerful druid
in the circle. If failure occurs, then each druid in
the circle must roll for an effect in Appendix 3: Random
Magical Effects.
Even though a druidic circle of effect is powerful,
druids are sufficiently rare that it is difficult to
find a number of druids, let alone a number who
can cast the same spell.
A druidic circle of effect causes an increase
in the effectiveness of a spell, including its range,
area, duration, damage, and any other effect deemed
appropriate by the Aedile. The formula to determine
the effectiveness of a druidic circle of effect is
as follows:
Result = (Ex) + Ex(N ½ - 1)
Let E = the sum of
Let x = effect
Let N = number of druids
Note that N ½ = the square root of N
As an example, assume 2 druids form a circle
and cast Lesser Healing. The player of the first druid
determines that he would heal 2 LP without being
in the druidic circle of effect. The player of the
second druid determines that he would heal 9 LP.
The sum of these effects is 11. The number of
druids is 2. Using a calculator, the square root of 2
= 1.41. According to the formula above:
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Result = (11) + (11)(1.41 - 1)
simplified:
Result = (11) + (11)(0.41)
simplified:
Result = (11) + (4.51)
simplified:
Result = 15.51
truncate:
Result = 15
Since this spell requires touch, all druids in
the circle must touch the intended recipient in unison
in order to heal 15 LP, instead of 11 LP if cast
individually.
Ability Requirements: Intelligence 115 and
Wisdom 115.
Gender: Male only.
Race: Human.
Disposition: All druids are neutral regarding
ethics and morality; druids seek a balance of all
forces in nature.
Temperament: Druids tend to have a balanced
temperament.
Sociality: Few druids are originally peasants.
Most are serfs or nobles.
Religion: Druids believe that they are descendants
of a supreme being. Druids do not solely
worship 1 god, but a collection of gods who all function
together as nature. Many druids, of course,
have their favorite god in this pantheon, but all are
given respect. Druidic religion usually centers around
a grove of stones arranged to represent things such
as a calendar, a god worshipped, or a constellation.