From:	hernandez <hernandez@********.COM>
Subject:	Re: Mana Storms?
Date:	Mon, 21 Jul 1997 11:01:49 -0700

> Spike wrote:
> > | I've been reading source material for adventures based in
> > |Australia and come across the term 'Mana Storm'...what are they, I've
> > |never heard of them before and I've read most of the Fasa books, have
> > |they been made up by someone? anyway what are they and what sort of
> > |damage do they do etc,
> Caric wrote:
> IIRC they exist in Tir na Nog as well. I think that sourcebook explains
> them a bit, but I don't have it here with me. Anyone else have info on
> this?
<Tir Na Nog pg. 145>
They are called "Doineann Draoidheil" and are permanent storms of magical
energy that disrupt magical operations. The Force Rating applies as a
modifier to TN's for all magical operations. Initiates of the Order of the
Sun, Moon, and Stars are the only ones potentially powerful enough to
control it. Any Initiate attempting a magical operation near or within the
storm may make a Magic Test against a TN equal to 2x the Force Rating of
the storm, -1 per 2 grades of initiation rounding up. If unsuccessful
Initiate suffers a 9D Drain.
To determine how much energy he can use, he rolls one die for each success
in his Magic Test, subtracting 1 from each roll. Dice are then totaled up
to the Force Rating of the storm. The Initiate adds that number of dice to
his Magic Pool. That represents the total he can use in magical or astral
operations. This bonus lasts for a number of minutes determined the same
way. Once power is let go, Initiate suffers a 9D Drain.
Spirits and magical beings are also attracted by the storms and a prudent
Initiate always brings a bodyguard and a friendly spirit or two to help
watch his back. Grade 6 Initiates are said to brave the storms as part of a
Quest Ordeal.

Hope this helps
MoonShadow
In the begining Man created God;
and in the image of Man created he him

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