HGd10PHB - Spell Aspect - Somatic Component

Somatic Component - Aspect
In the Dialektos Magos, the word 'soma' means 'body'. Thus, the somatic component is the caster's body's participation in the casting of the spell. For wizards, this might be precise geometric designs whereas sorcerers use simple gestures that indicate certain other characteristics of the spell. Monks, on the other hand, use certain katachi to evoke their chay-fueled powers.

From simple to complex, these movements help focus the caster, but they also provide a severe limitation to the physically impaired. Such complexities and limitations carry with it a reduction in the MYR expenditure of spells.

The Somatic Component Line is a separate skill check.

Primary Characteristic = Agility, Beauty, or Constitution

Secondary Characteristic = Personality, Spirit, or Wisdom

Spell Casting
The complexity of the somatic component directly translates into a MYR reduction that stacks with the other Component benefits. Once a synergistic skill appropriate to the caster is chosen, the caster must have a Total Skill Bonus greater than the complexity of the somatic component, otherwise, they must roll the skill check with the complexity as the DS. Failure to make the check results in a roll on the Spell Failure chart.

''For example, Spenciel has the Katachi Movement Skill with a TSB of 54. He wants to learn a new move with a Somatic Component complexity of 47, which grants him a Cost reduction of 10%. Since his TSB in the appropriate skill is higher, he does not need to roll the Katachi Skill Check every time he tries the move.''

DS to Learn
There is no DS to Learn associated with this modification. However, there is a Language or Cryptography check associated with each rune before it can be learned.

Reduction in MYR is applied after the Focus modification is applied. Reduction is equal to a 1 MYR reduction for every 10 Difficulty Score per gesture beyond the first (so a DS of 10 = 0 MYR reduction but an 11-19 DS = 1 and 41-49 DS = 4 less MYR).

Also, certain runes carry their own MYR Reduction:

Static Spells
For a one time MYR cost equal to DS Complexity of the spell, the caster may attempt the spell with no movement, meaning the spell works even when bound, but requires a check against the Spell Failure chart with a +3 to the roll. Monks or those whose mystical abilities are explicitly tied to their movements pay twice as much in MYR for the Static effect.

Traits and Foibles can further modify the somatic component.

Aspects

 * Casting Time
 * Duration
 * Mystical Energy Reserve
 * Intensity
 * Number of Targets
 * Other
 * Range
 * Shape
 * Focus
 * Verbal Component
 * Somatic Component
 * Material Component

Main

 * Hero's Guild Players Handbook Home
 * Chapter 1 - Creature Kinds
 * Chapter 2 - Base Characteristics
 * Chapter 3 - Skills
 * Chapter 4 - Traits and Foibles
 * Chapter 5 - Physical Combat Skills
 * Chapter 6 - Mystical Skills
 * Chapter 7 - Equipment
 * Chapter 8 - Crafting
 * Chapter 9 - Knowledge Social and Movement Skills
 * Chapter 10 - Optional Classes
 * Chapter 11 - Rules of Engagement