[Collector+][Spell] Steel Sinew

The second peek into the May release: Daragaard Core Setting - Part 1! This time we have a spell - one with history deep in Athana's roots with the prolific Errant. Steel Sinew as a spell is seen as an enhancing utility spell, similar to Haste, and can be extremely potent in the right combos and encounters!

This is a transmutation spell of 3rd level, and available to Wizards, Sorcerers and Druids.

Lore

Steel Sinew as a spell was modelled and crafted several hundred years prior to the setting of Daragaard in the 800aw's, by a magical mercanary group named the Errant. Originally formed as a collective of mages who distanced themselves from conventional academies and allegiances, the Errant has a tumultuous history marked by periods of significant influence and times of suspicious regard from other factions. They are known for attracting mages who are highly skilled but prefer independence or have eschewed the more traditional paths of wizardry and altruism.

Steel Sinew emerged from a practical need within the Errant. Many of its members, while exceptionally proficient in arcane arts, lacked physical prowess, which often put them at a disadvantage in scenarios that demanded both physical and magical agility, especially when operating solo. This spell was a solution, allowing these mages to temporarily augment their physical strength to superhuman levels, thereby compensating for their physical limitations.

As the reputation of the Errant stabilized and shifted towards a more neutral standing, the utility of Steel Sinew found new relevance in the dynamics of the Two Crowns pairs—a system where a mage and a martial partner team up for enhanced combat effectiveness. The spell proved to be particularly valuable in these pairings, enabling the mage to significantly boost the martial capabilities of their partner, making the duo formidable in battles that required a blend of brute strength and tactical magic.

Steel Sinew

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Enjoy the spell, enjoy Daragaard Core Part 1!