Magic System Alternative Rules.pdf

MAGIC SYSTEM

By Tommy "Punk" Fransson

This is a fast magic system to use in City of Mordheim. In most RPGs you have

something similar to: A set number of Magic points (MP) where each spell costs a

certain number of MPs to cast. This number is then deducted from your MP allotment,

and once you have run out of MPs you can cast no more spells. In WFB, a random

number of power and dispel cards are available to cast or dispel each turn. Neither of

the two really represents the sort of mental fatigue one would theoretically suffer casting

spell after spell. This magic system uses a different, but more entertaining, approach that

was suggested by Brad Hann after he read my first draft - reverse it.

Each spell costs a number of MP to cast. However, don't subtract the number of MPs

from your total - add it. Each Wizard starts at a D6 accumulated MPs and adds to this

total with each spell cast. Now, after casting a spell, the Wizard must make a mental

fatigue roll. Roll a 2D6 for a level 1 Wizard and 4D6 for a level 2 Wizard. If you score

greater than his total accumulated magic points, he is not yet fatigued and can continue to

cast spells. If you score equal to or less than his total, he cannot cast any more spells this

turn or the next turn. Note that the D6 for accumulated MPs is rolled before each battle

and it is not a fixed number.

You may cast a spell on friendly as well as enemy models and all spells require line of

sight unless specifically stated otherwise. You may cast any number of spells in each turn

although you cannot cast the same spells twice unless it spefically says so. The Magic

Phase comes after the Hand-to-hand combat phase. If you cast a spell that will remain in

play then at the start of the next Magic Phase you must pay MPs for upkeep if you want

the spell to remain in play. The upkeep cost is indicated on the MP cost as the +number,

e.g. 4+1 means the spell cost 4 MP to cast and an extra 1 MP in each subsequent Magic

Phase. If you do not pay the upkeep or do not want the spell to continue working then it is

immediately removed from play. Work out effects of spells remaining in play once you

have paid upkeep for all spells that are to remain in play, after that you can continue to

cast other spells. Note that you don't require a mental fatigue roll for upkeep, only for

spells. If you fail your mental fatigue roll all spells currently in play are removed from

play.

A wizard receives 3 spells per magic level. The spells are divided on a number of spheres

and you roll randomly to determine which spells the wizard has access to prior to each

battle. Note that the spells are not fixed and you may choose your Spheres before each

battle. First choose all your spheres and then roll the dice to see which spells you get. E.g.

take 2 Combat Sphere and one Mind Sphere, then roll to see which spells you get. In this

example roll 2 dice for Combat Sphere and 1 for Mind Sphere. If you roll a spell you

already have then you may choose your spell from that sphere.

If you want to limit or ease the use of magic just change the number of dice rolled, maybe

even add the Wizards level to the roll. I want the magic to be a small part and the spells

should be more fun than battle-winners. Changing the number of D6 rolled per level is an

easy way to modifiy how weak/powerful you want the Wizards to be.

This system works best with the skirmish setting if you only include a single wizard per

warband and only magic level 1 or 2. Magic should be kept low and the spells will be

either battle spells or small tricks that can be pulled. The fights are not supposed to be

won by magic alone. I have not included dispels as I wanted to keep the system fast. Also

I have tried to make the spells lesser ones instead of battle-winners so there should be no

need for dispels.

WIZARDS

The characteristics and cost of a Wizard should be based on a "youngblood" of that race,

then add the cost for the Wizards magic level. Magic Level 1 cost +20 points and Magic

Level 2 cost +50 points. The Wizard will be a Hero but should only have access to the

same wargear as Henchmen. Remember that, apart from Skaven, Beastmen and Orcs,

Wizards are not fighters so they should not have access to the best weapons. The best

idea is to come up with a new Equipment list of your own for the Wizard, also remember

that Wizards may not wear armour as it interferes with their spell casting. Below are the

recomended characteristics for a number of races, note that the cost below includes a

magic level of 1.

Profile M WS BS S T W I A LD Cost

Skink 6 2 3 3 2 1 4 1 6 35

Human 4 2 2 3 3 1 3 1 7 35

Elf 5 3 3 3 3 1 6 1 8 55

Orc 4 3 3 3 4 1 2 1 7 50

Goblin 4 2 3 3 3 1 2 1 5 30

Beastman 4 3 3 3 4 2 3 1 7 55

Skaven 5 3 3 3 3 1 5 1 6 50

SPHERES OF MAGIC

The magic has been designed to be low and not one-spell-win-the-battle. A wizard will

have enough power to cast a few spells that, if used at the right moment, may turn the

battle. I hope the spells will entertain the players and add to the fun of the game, spells

may cause some rather funny situations and during play testing we had a few laughs. The

system is designed to allow you to add your own spheres or to add to the existing ones.

COMBAT SPHERE

This sphere contains offensive and defensive spells and most Wizards will have a few

spells from this sphere.

D8 COMBAT SPHERE

1-3 Ball/bolt of fire/ice - MP 1 per model Range 24"

The wizard releases a ball of fire or ice that strike the first target in its path and

inflict an S4 hit, armour saves are at -1 and count as a hand-to-hand combat attack.

If you cast this spell against a group of Henchmen then you can unleash one ball per

model in the group and each Henchman will be hit by one ball. If you unleash fewer

balls than there are models in the group then the first will hit the closest models and

the rest will be randomized among the remaining models. A model can only be hit

by one ball from the same spell.

4 Aura of Protection - MP 2 +1/turn Range Personal

The wizard creates an aura around him that is as hard as armour and he now has a

5+ unmodified save. The wizard must pay 1 MP in each subsequent Magic Phase to

keep the spell in play.

5 Strength - MP 3 +1/turn Range Personal

The wizard is filled with great strength and can shrug off blows that would have

knocked a lesser man off his feet. Add +1 to Strength and Toughness. The wizard

must pay 1 MP in each subsequent Magic Phase to keep the spell in play.

6 Break - MP 3 Range 12"

The wizard let out a bolt of force that cracks a hole in an inanimate non-living

object such as a door, wall or beam. The hole will be large enough to allow a

humanoid to move through. This spell cause no damage to living persons but can

cause e.g. a roof to fall in or a walkway to collapse. In which case each model take a

hit as by falling i.e. D3 hits with a Strength equal to the distance in inches fallen and

ignores all armour saved but does not inflict critical hits. The damage an be worked

out in this way if you fall due to the walkway breaking or hit by a beam that breaks

away above you. Otherwise feel free to come up with a plausible damage

yourselves, it may not be a hit at all but buried beneath rubble and automatically

taken Out of Action.

7 Heal - MP 4 Range Base contact

The wizard reaches out and as he touches a single living model all wounds are

restored and the model immediately stands up if stunned or knocked down. If you

are using the alternative combat system in addition all effects of wounds taken are

healed, i.e. penalties to WS and BS.

8 Choose

You may choose any spell from this sphere.

MIND SPHERE

This sphere contains spells that allow you to hold your own warband together or throw a

rival warband into confusion.

D6 MIND SPHERE

1 Inspire Leadership - MP 2+1/turn Range 6" Remain in play

This spell must be cast on the leader of the warband, or the wizard himself if he is

the leader. Every model within 12" may test using the leaders LD and the leaders

LD is raised by +1.

2 Raising Morale - MP 3+1/turn Range 6" Remain in play

This spell is cast on a Henchmen group and the groups LD is raised by +2, this do

not affect any heroes in the group.

3 Seed Animosity - MP 4 Range 12" Remain in play

The wizard reaches out and touches a living person's mind and clouds his memories

so that he doesn't recognize his friends. The model will charge and attack the nearest

model, friend or foe. In subsequent Magic Phases it must pass a LD test to break

free of the spell.

4 Rally - MP 2 Range 24"

The model reaches out and calms the mind of a fleeing living model or group. The

model or group are automatically rallied and may move and fight as normal.

5 Install Fear - MP 2 Range 12"

The wizard reach out and install images of dread in a single living person, the model

must take a Panic test on 3D6 and will immediately flee if it fails.

6 Choose

You may choose any spell from this sphere.

WIND SPHERE

This sphere contains spells that allow you to summon and control the wind or to change

the form of air itself.

D6 WIND SPHERE

1 Create Mist - MP 2 +1/turn Range: 12" Template Remain in play

The wizard summons a mist that complete block line of sight. Place a large round

template within 12" of the wizard. If the template cannot fit e.g. in a small alley then

mark the area in some other way, balls of cotton wool are great for this. The wizard

must pay 1 MP in each subsequent Magic Phase to keep the spell in play.

2 Poison Cloud - MP 2 Range 24" Template

The wizard turns the air into poisonous fumes. Place the large template within 24"

of the wizard and any model touching the template take a S4 hit with no armour

save possible, all models are knocked down even if they suffer no harm. The cloud

will dissipate into harmless air before the next turn.

3 Windblast - MP 2 +1/turn Range 24" Template

The wizard conjures a strong blast of wind that scatters or pins the models it's

centered on. Place the large template within 24" of the wizard and any model

completely under the template are knocked down and all models that are touching

the template are move D3" directly away from it. At the start of a turn models that

are touching or within the template are knocked down and can only crawl up to 2" in

the Movement Phase. Once the model is outside the template it may stand up in the

next turn. If a model moves into the template it is knocked down and thus no hand-

to-hand may be fought in the cloud, though you can hit a model that is only touching

the template. No missiles may be shot at or through the template and certainly not

from within the template. The wizard must pay 1 MP in each subsequent Magic

Phase to keep the spell in play.

The Windblast may also be used to move a Mist, Poison Cloud spell or any other

cloudbased spell. The Windblast must touch the cloud and the cloud is then pushed

3D6" in the other direction. This may cause damage to model that are touched by

the moved cloud, E.G. Poison Cloud. However if the spell is pushed into a Storm

Area spell then the cloud is torn apart and removed.

4 Lightning Bolt - MP 1 per model Range 24"

The wizard releases a lightning bolt that strike the first target in its path and inflict

an S4 hit, armour saves are at -1 and count as a hand-to-hand attack. If you cast this

spell against a group of Henchmen then you can unleash one bolt per model in the

group and each Henchman will be hit by one bolt. If you unleash fewer bolts than

there are models in the group then the first will hit the closest models and the rest

will be randomized among the remaining models. A model can only be hit by one

bolt from the same spell.

5 Storm Area - MP 2 +1/turn

The wizard conjures up a strong wind around him that prevents all missile fire

within 6". This includes shooting at a model within 6" of the wizard, through the 6"

area and models within 6" cannot shoot. It also prevents small animals such as birds

or bats to fly within 6" of the wizard, if they already are within 6" they are flung in a

random direction and placed just outside the area. The wizard must pay 1 MP in

each subsequent Magic Phase to keep the spell in play.

6 Choose

You may choose any spell from this sphere.

ANIMALISM

This sphere contains spells that allow you to summon the beast within you or even nearby

animals.

D6 ANIMALISM

1 Summon - MP 4

The wizard reaches out with his mind out and summons a number of small animals

to his side. The animals enter and are placed on a table edge of your choosing and

may move normally in the next turn. You must choose one kind of animals that

appear. Birds and bats can fly 8" (16" charging or "running") but they may not fly

high, they can otherwise fly over all terrain, including buildings. The animals form a

group of their own and will remain until killed or forced to flee. They can never

rally, though they may use the wizards LD if he is the leader and within 6" of them.

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