Just what does Britomartis require for this spell? (Illus: Brons)
Magical Side-Effects (Britomartis)
Britomartis favors some, but is not especially harsh. Roll 1d12.
1. Sacrifice: What have you gathered in your nets and upon your mighty rises? A 1d3 round ritual and offering worth 1d6 gold pieces per spell level are required. But if it is bounty from the sea, hunting, or mountains, then no ritual is needed and any offering is fine.
2. Sisterhood: If helpful, then the spell will only work on females. If harmful, it will only work on males, as well as those of unknown sex.
3. Devotion: Like a good maiden, the priestess of Britomartis must kneel and offer praise to her goddess for the next 2d6 rounds, and if the spell is beneficial, then the recipient must do so too! In any case, including lyric poetry (requiring a CHA check or the player quickly making up an original one) will grant the spell +50% effect.
4-8. Standard Casting: The magic occurs without side-effect.
9-10. Diktynna Way: The spell works normally. If the priestess would also like it to have a 50% bonus, she can either become a wooden cult statue (unable to move or speak, but cannot be easily harmed) or stuck in nets (unable to move and can be harmed, but can speak). Whatever form she chooses, it lasts for the next 1d6 turns or even provides double the benefit if she opts for it to last for 2d3 hours instead.
11-12. Love of Britomartis: The spell can be cast for double its usual range, duration, or effect. What is more, if it involves maidenhood, nets, wild places, or hunting, then it is not expended and can be cast again that day.
Next week: Priestesses of Britomartis, Part III!
