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Artifact Magical Effect Drawback
1d12 table rolled during artifact creation (Step 2g) to determine the thematic cost shape of a magical effect: Scarring, Dangerous, Demanding, Discordant, Fickle, Weak, Indiscrimin...
Step 2g — every magical effect costs something. Roll here for the shape of the cost, then interpret it through origin and theme.
Roll 1d12 · Family Artifact Creation · p. 504
| d | Result |
|---|---|
| 1 | Scarring: leaves a lasting thematic mark on you or the target |
| 2 | Dangerous: can have destructive, unwanted side effects |
| 3 | Demanding: takes great effort to cast, trigger, or maintain |
| 4 | Discordant: draws unwanted attention |
| 5 | Fickle: fails at inopportune times |
| 6 | Weak: easily countered by will, fortitude, or preparation |
| 7 | Indiscriminate: imprecise in its targets, duration, or effect |
| 8 | Withering: weakens you, the artifact, or the target |
| 9 | Restricted: works only in specific, thematic conditions |
| 10 | Costly: requires sacrifice, consumes resources |
| 11 | Slow: takes time to cast or manifest |
| 12 | Roll twice |
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