| Reflecting Bane (• • • Spirit or • Mind; Optional • • • Life) Dead Magic 30 |
| Though evil spirits and thought can cause harm to people, those malign
influences can be reflected with a proper mirror or a polished, reflective
statue. Sometimes the spirit sees its reflection and is frightened;
in the case of evil thoughts, the whispers of malice are reflected away
from the target and dispersed into nothingness. Shamans often place
a mirror or reflective statue next to a sick individual to protect him
from the evil influences that caused the sickness. System: A reflecting mirror or statue wards against the evil influences of spirits or mental attacks, depending upon how it is enchanted. One designed to reflect malignant thoughts uses Mind magic, of course, while one built with Spirit magic defends against evil spirits. Such an Effect has the usual shielding/warding defenses, though naturally mages most often employ this rote for someone else's benefit. The statue defends against ghost or other supernatural powers that might harm the subject. If Life is added, the figurine or mirror also speeds the subject's healing. |