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-'''EIBON'S WHEEL OF MIST''': evokes a whirling cylinder
+'''EIBON'S WHEEL OF MIST''': evokes a whirling cylinder within which one or more persons can hide from select Mythos creatures. Each foot of height for the cylinder costs 1 magic point. The spell costs only 1 Sanity point. A small bronze disk etched with a strange symbol resembling a three-legged swastika is needed. The caster lays the disk on the floor, stands atop it, intones the words of the spell, and expends the magic points and Sanity point. This generates a 5-foot-diameter wheel of spinning blue mist around the caster.<br>
-within which one or more persons can hide from select Mythos
+Everything within the wheeling cylinder of mist is totally obscured. The desired wheel takes 1D3 minutes to form completely, and lasts for 1D20+10 minutes, then dissolves. The mist hides people from creatures summoned by Nyarlathotep or in the name of Nyarlathotep. Such a creature acts as if the mist and those obscured by it are not present. The creature will not move through the wheel's position, even by accident. If the wheel blocks a path, the creature stops where it is or goes backward without knowing why. The wheel only affects his summoned minions, never Nyarlathotep.<br>
-creatures. Each foot of height for the cylinder costs 1 magic
+As many people as can crowd into the mist can be obscured by the wheel, but if one's feet, head, etc., stick out then the illusion is ruined. To hide a group of normal-height investigators, 7 magic points are needed, unless players specifically indicate that they are crouching, bending, etc. Creatures present before the wheel of mist is cast, or creatures called up by power other than that of Nyarlathotep, can
-point. The spell costs only 1 Sanity point.
+see the wheel and move into it. The wheel can be stepped out of, but this ruins the illusion if the stepper is spotted, as does passing anything through the mist, such as a bullet or a sword.<br>
-A small bronze disk etched with a strange symbol resembling
+Anything passing from the outside of the wheel to the inside immediately gives away the illusion. Once the creature's attention is caught, and it realizes that an illusion might be in progress, the protection of the spell is lost.
-'''ELDER SIGN''': Its decoration. . . was, rather, in the rough
+'''ELDER SIGN''': Its decoration. . . was, rather, in the rough shape of a star, in the center of which there appeared to be a caricature of a single giant eye; but it was not an eye, rather a broken lozenge in shape with certain lines suggestive of flames or perhaps a solitary pillar of flame.—August Derleth and H. P. Lovecraft, "The Lurker at the Threshold".<br>
-shape of a star, in the center of which there appeared to be a
+The spell activates a previously drawn Elder Sign. Each active Elder Sign takes a sacrifice of 2 POW to create, but costs no Sanity points. An Elder Sign may be formed into a leaden seal, carved in rock, forged in steel, etc. When made active beside an opening or Gate, it makes that path unusable to minions of the Great Old Ones and Outer Gods, as well as to those greater beings themselves. Without the spell, the symbol
-caricature of a single giant eye; but it was not an eye, rather
+itself means nothing and has no effect.<br>
-a broken lozenge in shape with certain lines suggestive of
+The writings of certain scribes apart, the Elder Sign is worthless in personal defense if the monster or minion can evade the Sign—worn around the neck, for instance, an Elder Sign might protect a few square inches of flesh but the rest of the wearer's body would be completely vulnerable.
 '''ENTHRALL VICTIM''': entrances the target. The spell costs

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 *Precipitation Levels: (1) dry, (2) drizzle or mist, (3) rain [snow], (4) hail [snow], (5) heavy rain [heavy snow], (6) thunderstorm [blizzard].
-'''APPORTION KA''': the caster can place a portion of his life essence, or ka, into one or more of his vital organs. This done, the wizard can then remove the enchanted organ from his or her body. The organ continues to live and sustain the caster's identity. Having one's own insides removed costs 2D10 SAN
+'''APPORTION KA''': the caster can place a portion of his life essence, or ka, into one or more of his vital organs. This done, the wizard can then remove the enchanted organ from his or her body. The organ continues to live and sustain the caster's identity. Having one's own insides removed costs 2D10 SAN and the permanent loss of 1 POW per organ removed. This spell was first used by followers of the Dark Pharaoh,
-and the permanent loss of 1 POW per organ removed.
+Nephren-Ka, who would remove vital organs and lock them away in safe places. This would make the caster virtually impossible to kill, if not for the spell's one weakness. The brain is the seat of the spell's power and, as such, could not be removed. If the brain was destroyed the other organs would lose their magical properties and the caster would die. (Other spells no doubt supplied the priests with means for seeing,
-This spell was first used by followers of the Dark Pharaoh,
+touching, and so on.)<br>
-Nephren-Ka, who would remove vital organs and lock them
+The priests of Nephren-Ka could not transplant themselves into other people. With transplant technology, today's sorcerer can. Even while disembodied, the caster is able to sense where the other parts are, and subtly guide the bodies toward each other. When two bodies are as close as a block or two, the caster regains full consciousness, with access to all memories, knowledge, and spells. The caster also takes command of these proximal bodies, and they all become of one mind. POW is his or her own, but the magic points are the sum of those he or she controls as well as owns. His or her own magic points regenerate, but the rest are one-time use only, and only as long as the caster maintains sway.<br>
 '''ATTRACT FISH''': a fisherman's aid, to be cast over salt or fresh water. The cost is 2 magic points and no Sanity. Bait must be placed in the water and a simple sing-song chant uttered for two minutes. In 1D6 minutes, D100 local fish congregate in the area.<br>

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	==Spell List A to H==		==Spell List A to H==
	General Spells, separated by alphabetical order. These are all-purpose spells, and likely to be found in many Grimoires..<br>		General Spells, separated by alphabetical order. These are all-purpose spells, and likely to be found in many Grimoires.<br>

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	Spells located in various Grimoires. It is important to note that most Grimoires do not have access to ALL these spells, especially the spells referring to specific Elder Deities and otherworldly creatures. Several Grimoires are very specifically devoted to one or two particular Old Ones, and do not speak of others within their pages. Assume knowledge of all these spells is at least referenced, but the Grimoire may not have the capacity to cast all of them.<br>		Spells located in various Grimoires. It is important to note that most Grimoires do not have access to ALL these spells, especially the spells referring to specific Elder Deities and otherworldly creatures. Several Grimoires are very specifically devoted to one or two particular Old Ones, and do not speak of others within their pages. Assume knowledge of all these spells is at least referenced, but the Grimoire may not have the capacity to cast all of them.<br>

			Grimoires also have [[Grimoire Spells Specific\|categories]] of spells they may contain, but these are usually more specific on the Elder and Outer Things discussed within each individual Grimoire.<br>

	==Spell List A to H==		==Spell List A to H==
	General Spells, separated by alphabetical order. These are ~~more~~ all-purpose spells ~~than the more distinct categories above~~.<br>		General Spells, separated by alphabetical order. These are all-purpose spells, and likely to be found in many Grimoires..<br>

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	==Spell List A to H==		==Spell List A to H==
	~~More~~ General Spells, separated by alphabetical order. These are more all-purpose spells than the more distinct categories above.<br>		General Spells, separated by alphabetical order. These are more all-purpose spells than the more distinct categories above.<br>

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	after which sight returns. In 3D10 minutes, the target fully		after which sight returns. In 3D10 minutes, the target fully
	recovers and resumes normal activity. Traces of physical corruption		recovers and resumes normal activity. Traces of physical corruption

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	fade quickly, and in 24 hours only faint blemishes can		fade quickly, and in 24 hours only faint blemishes can
	be seen on the skin. Each such experience costs the target		be seen on the skin. Each such experience costs the target
	1/1D6+1 Sanity points.		1/1D6+1 Sanity points.