HGd10PHB - Spectrum - Chemical

The Chemical Spectrum is a relatively subtle spectrum that can have a wide variety of effects. It is considered a natural spectrum because the spells simulate what can be done without magic at all using the laws of the universe. The Chemical Spectrum has spells that can be beneficial, damaging, or neutral to the target they are applied to.

Acids, poisons, tinctures, tonics, glues, solvents, and so much more are gathered under this category. Alchemists, Assassins, and Tradesmen of all kind tend toward this spectrum when they call upon magic.

Chemical and Other Spectrum
Chemical spells have varied effects on Fire targets. Many times they have no effect, being consumed by the heat, but they may also enhance or be enhanced by Fire as well. Effect is determined by the specific nature of the spell.

Chemical spells are diluted or completely neutralized by Water targets. 4d10 are subtracted from all Chemical rolls before rolling against Water targets.

Chemical spells are particularly useful against living systems, particularly animals. Chemical spells gain an additional 1d10 vs. Fauna.

Chemical Aid Spells
Chemical Aid spells generally take on the form of potions that can heal, cure, and balance the chemicals within a body or direct spells that do the same. However, some Chemimancers are able to go beyond this and provide aid in other ways.

Chemical Attack Spells
Chemical damage varies with spells, but tends to have an initial damage followed by a weaker, periodic damage. Chemical Attack covers poisons, acids, and viruses among other things.

Chemical Defense Spells
These spells provide specific defenses against Chemical Attacks but can also work in some cases against Body, Flora, and Fauna attacks.

Chemical Enchant Spells
Covering the gamut of Chemical effects that don't fit in any other Purpose, Chemical Enchant spells include sleeping gasses, glues, solvents, and other uses of Chemical substances fit here as well.

Chemical Illusion Spells
Like the Flora spectrum, certain Chemicals can produce hallucinogenic effects or effects that alter the perception of a living body. Chemical Illusions work better on technological sensors for specific purposes.

Chemical Learn Spells
Any spells used to learn something about the nature or use of a Chemical or to communicate using Chemicals including biometrics.

Chemical Movement Spells
Chemicals that help or hinder the movement of objects or living things such as oil, grease, or Speed or Flight Potions.

Chemical Summon Spells
Summons acid or poison elementals and the like.

Chemical Transformation Spells
While unable to transmute one atomic element into another (See Nuclear), Chemical Transformation can alter the bonds or manipulate the electrons within chemicals to breakdown or make new chemical compounds. Chemical Transformation might, for instance, break down a toxic substance into harmless constituents or alter the chemical arrangement in a glue or web so that it is no longer sticky.

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