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Record Count: 13

Cause Fear View
Bardic Necromancy Level 1
Clerical General Level 1
Wizardry Necromancy Level 1
Domain Death Level 1
Domain Terror Level 1
Sphere Charm Level 2
Stregari Hexcasting Level 1
Real Cost: 6 Active Points: 30
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: D&D 3e Core
Keywords
Mind-Affecting, Fear
Description
The caster becomes very frightening for up to 1 Turn (unless dispelled / encounters Anti-Magic).
Effect
+30 PRE (30 Active Points); 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Turn (-1 1/4), Only to Cause Fear (-1), Extra Time (Full Phase, Delayed Phase, -1/2), Only Affects Living Creatures (-1/2)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Improved Fear View
Bardic Necromancy Level 2
Wizardry Necromancy Level 2
Domain Terror Level 2
Sphere Charm Level 3
Stregari Hexcasting Level 2
Real Cost: 11 Active Points: 45
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Mind-Affecting, Fear
Description
The caster becomes very frightening for up to 1 Turn (unless dispelled / encounters Anti-Magic).
Effect
+45 PRE (45 Active Points); 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Turn (-1 1/4), Only to Cause Fear (-1), Extra Time (Full Phase, Delayed Phase, -1/2), Only Affects Living Creatures (-1/2)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Scare View
Bardic Necromancy Level 2
Wizardry Necromancy Level 2
Domain Terror Level 2
Stregari Hexcasting Level 2
Real Cost: 9 Active Points: 45
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: D&D 3e Core
Keywords
Mind-Affecting, Fear
Description
The caster weakens the resolve of chosen targets within an area.
Effect
Drain PRE 2d6, Area of Effect Radius: 2", Selective (+1 1/4) (45 Active Points); 1 Charge (-2), Extra Time (Full Phase, Delayed Phase, -3/4), Only Affects Living Creatures (-1/2), Incantations (-1/4), Concentration 1/2 DCV (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Overwhelming Dread View
Wizardry Necromancy Level 3
Domain Terror Level 3
Stregari Cursing Level 3
Real Cost: 13 Active Points: 60
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Fear, Negative
Effect
Ego Attack 6d6 (60 Active Points); 1 Charge (-2), Extra Time (Delayed Phase, -1/4), Incantations (-1/4), Gestures (-1/4), Concentration 1/2 DCV (-1/4), Normal Range (-1/4), Does Not Provide Mental Awareness (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Terrifying Gaze View
Domain Terror Level 3
Sphere Necromantic Level 4
Stregari Hexcasting Level 3
Real Cost: 15 Active Points: 60
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Mind-Affecting, Fear
Description
The caster emanates bone chilling terror from their eyes, causing those they look upon to become frightened and shaking.
Effect
Drain DEX, PRE 1 1/2d6, DEX, PRE simultaneously (+1/2), Ranged (+1/2), Lingering up to 1 Turn (+1/2), Delayed Return Rate (points return at the rate of 5 per Day; +1 1/2) (40 Active Points); 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Turn (-1 1/2), Extra Time (Full Phase, Delayed Phase, -3/4), Gestures (-1/4), Incantations (-1/4), Concentration 1/2 DCV (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Greater Fear View
Bardic Necromancy Level 4
Clerical General Level 4
Wizardry Necromancy Level 4
Domain Terror Level 4
Sphere Charm Level 5
Real Cost: 18 Active Points: 75
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Mind-Affecting, Fear
Description
The caster becomes very frightening for up to 1 Turn (unless dispelled / encounters Anti-Magic).
Effect
+75 PRE (75 Active Points); 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Turn (-1 1/4), Only to Cause Fear (-1), Extra Time (Full Phase, Delayed Phase, -1/2), Only Affects Living Creatures (-1/2)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Improved Terrifying Gaze View
Domain Terror Level 5
Sphere Necromantic Level 6
Stregari Hexcasting Level 5
Real Cost: 20 Active Points: 80
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Mind-Affecting, Fear
Description
The caster emanates bone chilling terror from their eyes, causing those they look upon to become frightened and shaking.
Effect
Drain DEX, PRE 2d6, DEX, PRE simultaneously (+1/2), Ranged (+1/2), Lingering up to 1 Turn (+1/2), Delayed Return Rate (points return at the rate of 5 per Day; +1 1/2) (80 Active Points); 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Turn (-1 1/2), Extra Time (Full Phase, Delayed Phase, -3/4), Gestures (-1/4), Incantations (-1/4), Concentration 1/2 DCV (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Intimidate View
Wizardry Necromancy Level 5
Domain Terror Level 5
Real Cost: 18 Active Points: 90
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Mind-Affecting, Fear
Description
The caster weakens the resolve of chosen targets within an area.
Effect
Drain PRE 4d6, Area of Effect Radius: 4", Selective (+1 1/4) (90 Active Points); 1 Charge (-2), Extra Time (Full Phase, Delayed Phase, -3/4), Only Affects Living Creatures (-1/2), Incantations (-1/4), Concentration 1/2 DCV (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Superior Cause Fear View
Bardic Necromancy Level 6
Clerical General Level 6
Wizardry Necromancy Level 6
Domain Terror Level 6
Sphere Charm Level 7
Stregari Hexcasting Level 6
Real Cost: 22 Active Points: 105
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Mind-Affecting, Fear
Description
The caster becomes very frightening for up to 1 Turn (unless dispelled / encounters Anti-Magic).
Effect
+105 PRE (105 Active Points); 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Turn (-1 1/4), Only to Cause Fear (-1), Extra Time (Full Phase, Delayed Phase, -1/2), Only Affects Living Creatures (-1/2)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Greater Terrifying Gaze View
Domain Terror Level 7
Stregari Hexcasting Level 7
Real Cost: 30 Active Points: 120
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Mind-Affecting, Fear
Description
The caster emanates bone chilling terror from their eyes, causing those they look upon to become frightened and shaking.
Effect
Drain DEX, PRE 3d6, DEX, PRE simultaneously (+1/2), Ranged (+1/2), Lingering up to 1 Turn (+1/2), Delayed Return Rate (points return at the rate of 5 per Day; +1 1/2) (120 Active Points); 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Turn (-1 1/2), Extra Time (Full Phase, Delayed Phase, -3/4), Gestures (-1/4), Incantations (-1/4), Concentration 1/2 DCV (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Masterful Scare View
Wizardry Necromancy Level 8
Domain Terror Level 8
Stregari Hexcasting Level 8
Real Cost: 28 Active Points: 135
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Mind-Affecting, Fear
Description
The caster weakens the resolve of chosen targets within an area.
Effect
Drain PRE 6d6, Area of Effect Radius: 6" (+1), Selective Target (+1/4) (135 Active Points); 1 Charge (-2), Extra Time (Full Phase, Delayed Phase, -3/4), Only Affects Living Creatures (-1/2), Incantations (-1/4), Concentration 1/2 DCV (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Scary Aura of the Arch-Necromancer View
Wizardry Necromancy Level 9
Domain Evil Level 9
Domain Terror Level 9
Real Cost: 32 Active Points: 150
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Mind-Affecting, Fear, Evil
Description
The caster sacrifices a victim, using their essence to fuel a powerful spell that drains the resolve of any entering a large area. The effect lasts for up to a year if not dispelled. Each person is targeted individually, but the caster can at the time of casting specify any people the spell will not effect.
Effect
Drain PRE 3d6, Uncontrolled (+1/2), Continuous (+1), 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Year (+1 1/4), Area of Effect Radius: 11" (+1), Selective Target (+1/4) (150 Active Points); Extra Time (1 Hour, Only to Activate, -1 1/2), OAF Expendable (Difficult to obtain new Focus; Must Sacrifice A Sentient Creature; -1 1/4), Only Affects Living Creatures (-1/2), Concentration 1/2 DCV (-1/4), Incantations (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Ultimate Cause Fear View
Wizardry Necromancy Level 9
Domain Terror Level 9
Real Cost: 35 Active Points: 150
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Mind-Affecting, Fear
Description
The caster becomes very frightening for up to 1 Turn (unless dispelled / encounters Anti-Magic).
Effect
+150 PRE (150 Active Points); 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Turn (-1 1/4), Only to Cause Fear (-1), Extra Time (Full Phase, Delayed Phase, -1/2), Only Affects Living Creatures (-1/2)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition