Necromancer

help axe
EXOTIC WEAPONS WEAPON WEAPONSMASTER AXE DAGGER FLAIL MACE POLEARM SPEAR STAFF SWORD WHIP
Each weapon skill applies to a specific group of armaments, and determines how
well a character fights with a particular weapon.  The weaponsmaster group
provides talent in all weapons (save exotics), from chair legs to halberds.
The weapon skills consist of the following:
weaponsmaster   skill group of all weapons listed below (save exotic weaponry)
axe             the use of axes, ranging from hand to great (but not halberds)
dagger          the use of knives and daggers, and other stabbing weapons
flail           skill in ball-and-chain type weapons
mace            this skill includes clubs and hammers as well as maces
polearm         the use of pole weapons (except spears), including halberds
spear           this skill covers long pointed weapons, but not polearms
staff           the staff skill covers long blunt weapons
sword           the warrior's standby, from rapier to claymore
whip            the use of whips, chains, and bullwhips
exotic          the use of strange magical weapons
The exotic skill cannot be purchased, and is dependent solely upon level.

help dagger
EXOTIC WEAPONS WEAPON WEAPONSMASTER AXE DAGGER FLAIL MACE POLEARM SPEAR STAFF SWORD WHIP
Each weapon skill applies to a specific group of armaments, and determines how
well a character fights with a particular weapon.  The weaponsmaster group
provides talent in all weapons (save exotics), from chair legs to halberds.
The weapon skills consist of the following:
weaponsmaster   skill group of all weapons listed below (save exotic weaponry)
axe             the use of axes, ranging from hand to great (but not halberds)
dagger          the use of knives and daggers, and other stabbing weapons
flail           skill in ball-and-chain type weapons
mace            this skill includes clubs and hammers as well as maces
polearm         the use of pole weapons (except spears), including halberds
spear           this skill covers long pointed weapons, but not polearms
staff           the staff skill covers long blunt weapons
sword           the warrior's standby, from rapier to claymore
whip            the use of whips, chains, and bullwhips
exotic          the use of strange magical weapons
The exotic skill cannot be purchased, and is dependent solely upon level.

help dig
DIG BURY
Syntax: Dig
Syntax: Dig <direction>
Syntax: Bury <object name>
Dig is a skill which allows you to dig up
items that are buried OR dig out exits
which may exist. Please note that a shovel
will GREATLY improve your chances of finding
buried items.
Bury is a command which allows you to bury an
object.  Be careful, You might not be able to
dig up the object later on.

help flail
EXOTIC WEAPONS WEAPON WEAPONSMASTER AXE DAGGER FLAIL MACE POLEARM SPEAR STAFF SWORD WHIP
Each weapon skill applies to a specific group of armaments, and determines how
well a character fights with a particular weapon.  The weaponsmaster group
provides talent in all weapons (save exotics), from chair legs to halberds.
The weapon skills consist of the following:
weaponsmaster   skill group of all weapons listed below (save exotic weaponry)
axe             the use of axes, ranging from hand to great (but not halberds)
dagger          the use of knives and daggers, and other stabbing weapons
flail           skill in ball-and-chain type weapons
mace            this skill includes clubs and hammers as well as maces
polearm         the use of pole weapons (except spears), including halberds
spear           this skill covers long pointed weapons, but not polearms
staff           the staff skill covers long blunt weapons
sword           the warrior's standby, from rapier to claymore
whip            the use of whips, chains, and bullwhips
exotic          the use of strange magical weapons
The exotic skill cannot be purchased, and is dependent solely upon level.

help Mace
EXOTIC WEAPONS WEAPON WEAPONSMASTER AXE DAGGER FLAIL MACE POLEARM SPEAR STAFF SWORD WHIP
Each weapon skill applies to a specific group of armaments, and determines how
well a character fights with a particular weapon.  The weaponsmaster group
provides talent in all weapons (save exotics), from chair legs to halberds.
The weapon skills consist of the following:
weaponsmaster   skill group of all weapons listed below (save exotic weaponry)
axe             the use of axes, ranging from hand to great (but not halberds)
dagger          the use of knives and daggers, and other stabbing weapons
flail           skill in ball-and-chain type weapons
mace            this skill includes clubs and hammers as well as maces
polearm         the use of pole weapons (except spears), including halberds
spear           this skill covers long pointed weapons, but not polearms
staff           the staff skill covers long blunt weapons
sword           the warrior's standby, from rapier to claymore
whip            the use of whips, chains, and bullwhips
exotic          the use of strange magical weapons
The exotic skill cannot be purchased, and is dependent solely upon level.

help Polearm
EXOTIC WEAPONS WEAPON WEAPONSMASTER AXE DAGGER FLAIL MACE POLEARM SPEAR STAFF SWORD WHIP
Each weapon skill applies to a specific group of armaments, and determines how
well a character fights with a particular weapon.  The weaponsmaster group
provides talent in all weapons (save exotics), from chair legs to halberds.
The weapon skills consist of the following:
weaponsmaster   skill group of all weapons listed below (save exotic weaponry)
axe             the use of axes, ranging from hand to great (but not halberds)
dagger          the use of knives and daggers, and other stabbing weapons
flail           skill in ball-and-chain type weapons
mace            this skill includes clubs and hammers as well as maces
polearm         the use of pole weapons (except spears), including halberds
spear           this skill covers long pointed weapons, but not polearms
staff           the staff skill covers long blunt weapons
sword           the warrior's standby, from rapier to claymore
whip            the use of whips, chains, and bullwhips
exotic          the use of strange magical weapons
The exotic skill cannot be purchased, and is dependent solely upon level.

help recall
RECALL /
RECALL /
Syntax: RECALL
RECALL prays to the Gods for miraculous transportation from where you are
back to the Temple of your home kingdom.  '/' is a synonym for RECALL.
If you RECALL during combat, you will lose experience (more than for fleeing),
and you will have a chance of failing (again, more than for fleeing).  This
chance is based on your recall skill, although a 100% recall does not 
insure success.
RECALL costs half of your movement points.
RECALL doesn't work in certain god-forsaken rooms.  Characters afflicted by a
curse may not recall at all.

help scroll
BRANDISH QUAFF RECITE ZAP WAND STAFF SCROLL POTION
BRANDISH QUAFF RECITE ZAP WAND STAFF SCROLL POTION
Syntax: brandish <target>
Syntax: quaff    <potion>
Syntax: recite   <scroll> <target>
Syntax: zap      <target>
Syntax: zap
BRANDISH brandishes a magical staff.  QUAFF quaffs a magical potion (as opposed
to DRINK, which drinks mundane liquids).  RECITE recites a magical scroll; the
<target> is optional, depending on the nature of the scroll.  ZAP zaps a
magical wand at a target.  If the target is not specified, and you are fighting
someone, then that character is used for a target.
You must HOLD a wand or a staff before using BRANDISH or ZAP.
All of these commands use up their objects.  Potions and scrolls have a single
charge.  Wands and staves have multiple charges.  When a magical object has no
more charges, it will be consumed.
These commands may require an item skill to be successful, see the help entries
on the skills scrolls, staves, and wands for more information.

SCROLL 'SCROLL COMMAND'
SCROLL 'SCROLL COMMAND'
Syntax: scroll
Syntax: scroll <number>
This command changes the number of lines the mud sends you in a page (the 
default is 24 lines).  Change this to a higher number for larger screen
sizes, or to 0 to disabling paging.

Allows you to recite scrolls to cast the spell inscribed on them.

help spear
EXOTIC WEAPONS WEAPON WEAPONSMASTER AXE DAGGER FLAIL MACE POLEARM SPEAR STAFF SWORD WHIP
Each weapon skill applies to a specific group of armaments, and determines how
well a character fights with a particular weapon.  The weaponsmaster group
provides talent in all weapons (save exotics), from chair legs to halberds.
The weapon skills consist of the following:
weaponsmaster   skill group of all weapons listed below (save exotic weaponry)
axe             the use of axes, ranging from hand to great (but not halberds)
dagger          the use of knives and daggers, and other stabbing weapons
flail           skill in ball-and-chain type weapons
mace            this skill includes clubs and hammers as well as maces
polearm         the use of pole weapons (except spears), including halberds
spear           this skill covers long pointed weapons, but not polearms
staff           the staff skill covers long blunt weapons
sword           the warrior's standby, from rapier to claymore
whip            the use of whips, chains, and bullwhips
exotic          the use of strange magical weapons
The exotic skill cannot be purchased, and is dependent solely upon level.

EXOTIC WEAPONS WEAPON WEAPONSMASTER AXE DAGGER FLAIL MACE POLEARM SPEAR STAFF SWORD WHIP
Each weapon skill applies to a specific group of armaments, and determines how
well a character fights with a particular weapon.  The weaponsmaster group
provides talent in all weapons (save exotics), from chair legs to halberds.
The weapon skills consist of the following:
weaponsmaster   skill group of all weapons listed below (save exotic weaponry)
axe             the use of axes, ranging from hand to great (but not halberds)
dagger          the use of knives and daggers, and other stabbing weapons
flail           skill in ball-and-chain type weapons
mace            this skill includes clubs and hammers as well as maces
polearm         the use of pole weapons (except spears), including halberds
spear           this skill covers long pointed weapons, but not polearms
staff           the staff skill covers long blunt weapons
sword           the warrior's standby, from rapier to claymore
whip            the use of whips, chains, and bullwhips
exotic          the use of strange magical weapons
The exotic skill cannot be purchased, and is dependent solely upon level.

Allows you to brandish staffs and invoke the spells contained within.

help swim
swim
SWIM

The swim skill determines your ability to swim underwater or in the ocean. 
Being unable to swim will result in you attempting to breathe water, which
will hurt you.  Everyone can swim, though some have more trouble with it
than others.  This skill is passive, and does not need to be invoked in
order to function.

EXOTIC WEAPONS WEAPON WEAPONSMASTER AXE DAGGER FLAIL MACE POLEARM SPEAR STAFF SWORD WHIP
Each weapon skill applies to a specific group of armaments, and determines how
well a character fights with a particular weapon.  The weaponsmaster group
provides talent in all weapons (save exotics), from chair legs to halberds.
The weapon skills consist of the following:
weaponsmaster   skill group of all weapons listed below (save exotic weaponry)
axe             the use of axes, ranging from hand to great (but not halberds)
dagger          the use of knives and daggers, and other stabbing weapons
flail           skill in ball-and-chain type weapons
mace            this skill includes clubs and hammers as well as maces
polearm         the use of pole weapons (except spears), including halberds
spear           this skill covers long pointed weapons, but not polearms
staff           the staff skill covers long blunt weapons
sword           the warrior's standby, from rapier to claymore
whip            the use of whips, chains, and bullwhips
exotic          the use of strange magical weapons
The exotic skill cannot be purchased, and is dependent solely upon level.

help wand
BRANDISH QUAFF RECITE ZAP WAND STAFF SCROLL POTION
BRANDISH QUAFF RECITE ZAP WAND STAFF SCROLL POTION
Syntax: brandish <target>
Syntax: quaff    <potion>
Syntax: recite   <scroll> <target>
Syntax: zap      <target>
Syntax: zap
BRANDISH brandishes a magical staff.  QUAFF quaffs a magical potion (as opposed
to DRINK, which drinks mundane liquids).  RECITE recites a magical scroll; the
<target> is optional, depending on the nature of the scroll.  ZAP zaps a
magical wand at a target.  If the target is not specified, and you are fighting
someone, then that character is used for a target.
You must HOLD a wand or a staff before using BRANDISH or ZAP.
All of these commands use up their objects.  Potions and scrolls have a single
charge.  Wands and staves have multiple charges.  When a magical object has no
more charges, it will be consumed.
These commands may require an item skill to be successful, see the help entries
on the skills scrolls, staves, and wands for more information.

help whip
EXOTIC WEAPONS WEAPON WEAPONSMASTER AXE DAGGER FLAIL MACE POLEARM SPEAR STAFF SWORD WHIP
Each weapon skill applies to a specific group of armaments, and determines how
well a character fights with a particular weapon.  The weaponsmaster group
provides talent in all weapons (save exotics), from chair legs to halberds.
The weapon skills consist of the following:
weaponsmaster   skill group of all weapons listed below (save exotic weaponry)
axe             the use of axes, ranging from hand to great (but not halberds)
dagger          the use of knives and daggers, and other stabbing weapons
flail           skill in ball-and-chain type weapons
mace            this skill includes clubs and hammers as well as maces
polearm         the use of pole weapons (except spears), including halberds
spear           this skill covers long pointed weapons, but not polearms
staff           the staff skill covers long blunt weapons
sword           the warrior's standby, from rapier to claymore
whip            the use of whips, chains, and bullwhips
exotic          the use of strange magical weapons
The exotic skill cannot be purchased, and is dependent solely upon level.

help 'Magic Missile'
'MAGIC MISSILE'
'MAGIC MISSILE'

Syntax: cast 'magic missile' <target>

One newly trained in the arts of magical combat learns this spell quickly in
their studies.  The casting of magic missile provides the barest of
offensive abilities in magical combat.  

When cast, this spell appears before the target as a series of projectiles
of energy, flashing forth from the hands of the caster.  

See also - COMBAT

As this spell levels, it will cast additional projectiles. At level 15 you will be able to range this spell.

help Ventriloquate
VENTRILOQUATE
VENTRILOQUATE

Syntax: cast ventriloquate <speaker> <message>

This spell throws your voice, making it appear that some other object or
character in the room is saying your message.  

Victims who make their saving throw will know that someone is using
ventriloquism, but not who.  Victims who fail their saving throw will think
that the object or character really did say your message.  

See also - ILLUSION

help 'Detect Magic'
'DETECT MAGIC'
Syntax: cast 'detect magic'
 
This spell enables the caster to detect magical objects.  Additional, if cast
in a room where magic resides it will allow the caster to know what that magic
is and whom it originated from.

55 ticks (about 37 min 35 s)

The longest this effect was ever seen to last in players' game logs, in ticks (a tick is about 41 seconds). It can vary with the caster's level, and combat effects count down in pulses inside a tick.

LOCATE REMAINS

Syntax: cast 'locate remains' <name>

This low level Necromancy spell is surprisingly useful.  A successful
casting of 'locate remains' will indicate where the corpse of a recently
deceased individual can be found.  Whether this is on another creature, or
merely laying on the ground, the 'locate remains' spell pinpoints the
location of the victim's corpse.  

This spell, used in conjunction with 'embalm' can provide the Necromancer
with a fresh, consistent supply of material for his Art.  

See also - NECROMANCY NECROMANCER

help 'Shield Block'
'SHIELD BLOCK'
Shield block is a rather fancy name for the art of parrying with a shield.
Characters with no shield block skill will not be able to defend themselves
well with a shield.  All classes may learn shield block, but only warriors and
clerics are good at it.  Beware, flails ignore shield blocking attempts, and
whips have an easier time getting around them.  Axes may split shields in two.
Shield block now works against charges from other rooms.

help 'Detect Invis'
'DETECT INVIS'
'DETECT INVIS'
Syntax: cast 'detect invis'
This spell enables the caster to detect invisible objects and characters.

55 ticks (about 37 min 35 s)

The longest this effect was ever seen to last in players' game logs, in ticks (a tick is about 41 seconds). It can vary with the caster's level, and combat effects count down in pulses inside a tick.

help 'Chill Touch'
'CHILL TOUCH'
'CHILL TOUCH'

Syntax: cast 'chill touch' <target>

Those training in combat magics move forward to the casting of the touch of
cold after they have been provided the knowledge of magic missiles.  This
spell offers a slightly more damaging offensive ability.  

An added bonus, at least for the caster, is that the chilling touch may also
adversely affect the target, causing them to shiver enough in combat to
worsen their abilities.  

See also - COMBAT

This spell can cause a minor strength debuff.

6 ticks (about 4 min 6 s)

The longest this effect was ever seen to last in players' game logs, in ticks (a tick is about 41 seconds). It can vary with the caster's level, and combat effects count down in pulses inside a tick.

'FLOATING DISC'

Syntax: cast 'floating disc'

This useful spell creates a floating field of force which follows the caster
around, allowing him or her to pile treasure high with no fear of weight
penalties.  

It lasts no more than twice the casters level in hours, and usually less. 
It can hold 10 pounds per level of the caster, with a maximum of five pounds
per item.  

The spell requires an open float location on the character, and the only way
to remove the disc is to die or allow it to run out of energy.  

See also - CREATION

help Meditation
MEDITATION
This skill is similar to fast healing, but relies on the concentration and
mantras to increase mana recovery when the character is sleeping or resting.
Thieves and warriors, with their troubled minds and violent attitudes, have
much trouble learning to meditate.

help embalm
EMBALM
EMBALM

Syntax: cast embalm <object>

Embalm is a low level spell, used to preserve pieces of flesh and organs
that are harvested off of corpses for later use by necromancers.  

The embalm spell halts rot and decay on the item, ensuring that it will
remain freshly harvested when the Necromancer is ready to put it to use.  

See also - NECROMANCY NECROMANCER

help invis
INVIS 'MASS INVIS' INVISIBILITY
INVIS 'MASS INVIS' INVISIBILITY

Syntax: cast 'invisibility' <character>
        cast 'invisibility' <object>
        cast 'mass invis'

The invisibility spell makes the target character invisible.  Invisible
characters will become visible when they attack.  It may also be cast on an
object to render the object invisible.  

The mass invisibility spell makes all characters in the caster's group
invisible, including the caster.  

See also - ILLUSION

66 ticks (about 45 min 6 s)

The longest this effect was ever seen to last in players' game logs, in ticks (a tick is about 41 seconds). It can vary with the caster's level, and combat effects count down in pulses inside a tick.

help Continual Light
'CONTINUAL LIGHT'
CONTINUAL LIGHT

Syntax: cast 'continual light'
        cast 'continual light' <object>

This spell creates a ball of light, which you can hold as a light source. 
The ball of light will last indefinitely.  It may also be used on an object
to give it an enchanted glow.  

See also - CREATION

help 'Faerie Fire'
'FAERIE FIRE'
'FAERIE FIRE'

Syntax: cast 'faerie fire' <victim>

This spell increases (makes worse) the armor class of its victim.  For each
level of the caster, the victim's armor class is increased by one point.  

See also - WEATHER

57 ticks (about 38 min 57 s)

The longest this effect was ever seen to last in players' game logs, in ticks (a tick is about 41 seconds). It can vary with the caster's level, and combat effects count down in pulses inside a tick.

ARMOR
ARMOR
Syntax: cast armor <character>
This spell decreases (improves) the armor class of the target character
by 20 points.

24 ticks (about 16 min 24 s)

The longest this effect was ever seen to last in players' game logs, in ticks (a tick is about 41 seconds). It can vary with the caster's level, and combat effects count down in pulses inside a tick.

help 'Burning Hands'
'BURNING HANDS'
'BURNING HANDS'

Syntax: cast 'burning hands' <target>

Adding to the growing list of spells which one learning the combat arts
shall receive, burning hands helps to broaden the knowledge offered by the
lesser spell of chill touch.  This spell as well, offers a slightly
increased potential for damage than that of chill touch.  

See also - COMBAT

help Peek
PEEK
Syntax: peek <mob/player>
The peek skill is useful for seeing what a player or monster is carrying,
the better to use the steal command with.  More intelligent characters are
harder to peek at.  All characters may learn peek, but thieves are the most
common practitioners.

help 'Create Water'
'CREATE WATER'
'CREATE WATER'

Syntax: cast 'create water' <drink-container>

This spell replenishes a drink container with water.  

See also - CREATION

help Haggle
HAGGLE HAGGLING
Haggling is an indispensable skill to the trader.  It allows a character to
match wits with a merchant, seeking to get a better price for merchandise,
or to buy at the lowest possible cost.  Unfortunately, most merchants are
already very skilled at haggling, so the untrained adventurer had best 
guard his treasure closely.  Thieves are natural masters at haggling,
although other classes may learn it as well.

help 'Refresh'
REFRESH
REFRESH

Syntax: cast refresh <character>

This spell refreshes the movement points of a character who is out of
movement points.  

See also - ENHANCEMENT

Creates a tree

help 'Infravision'
INFRAVISION
INFRAVISION

Syntax: cast infravision <character>

This spell enables the target character to see warm-blooded creatures even
while in the dark, and exits of a room as well.  

See also - ENHANCEMENT

114 ticks (about 1 h 17 min)

The longest this effect was ever seen to last in players' game logs, in ticks (a tick is about 41 seconds). It can vary with the caster's level, and combat effects count down in pulses inside a tick.

help 'Locate Object'
'LOCATE OBJECT'
'LOCATE OBJECT'
Syntax: cast 'locate object' <name>
This spell reveals the location of all objects with the given name.

help recharge
'RECHARGE'
RECHARGE
Syntax: cast 'recharge' <item>
The recharge spell is used to restore energy to depleted wands and staves.
Fully exhausted items cannot be recharged, and the difficulty of the spell
is proportional to the number of charges used.  Magic items can only be
recharged one time successfully.

help 'Create Food'
CREATE FOOD
Syntax: cast 'create food'

This spell creates a Magic Mushroom, which you or anyone else can eat.  

See also - CREATION

help fly
FLY
FLY
Syntax: cast 'fly' <character>
This spell enables the target character to fly.  There are some areas where
passage may not be enabled simply by flying, for example - an underwater
cave might require the use of swimming to get through.  You cannot rest
sleep or ride a mount while flying.  
 
See also 'LAND'

58 ticks (about 39 min 38 s)

The longest this effect was ever seen to last in players' game logs, in ticks (a tick is about 41 seconds). It can vary with the caster's level, and combat effects count down in pulses inside a tick.

help Illumination
illumination
Syntax cast 'illumination'
 
Illumination is a spell of creation that allows the caster to illuminate the
room they are in for a period of time.  Additional, the light will although
weaker illuminate the surrounding rooms as well.

help lore
LORE
Lore is a general skill, consisting of knowledge of myths and legends. Use
of the lore skill gives a chance of obtaining information on an object,
concerning its power and uses.  It also may occasionally increase the value
of an object, because more will be known about its worth.  All classes may
learn lore, although thieves are best at it, and warriors find it very hard
to use.
Lore works automatically, each time you look at or examine an object.

help 'Shocking Grasp'
'SHOCKING GRASP'
'SHOCKING GRASP'

Syntax: cast 'shocking grasp' <target>

Adding that final element, literally, to the book of combat spells, the
shocking grasp offers the caster an even greater potential for offensive
damage than its siblings.  

Once this spell is learned, the caster begins training in greater, more
damagaing, and in most cases, more specialized spells of combat.  

See also - COMBAT

help 'Detect Evil'
'DETECT EVIL'
'DETECT EVIL'
Syntax: cast 'detect evil'
This spell enables the caster to detect evil characters, which will
reveal a characteristic red aura.

55 ticks (about 37 min 35 s)

The longest this effect was ever seen to last in players' game logs, in ticks (a tick is about 41 seconds). It can vary with the caster's level, and combat effects count down in pulses inside a tick.

help 'Detect Good'
'DETECT GOOD'
Syntax: cast 'detect good'
This spell enables the caster to detect good characters, which will
reveal a characteristic golden aura.

55 ticks (about 37 min 35 s)

The longest this effect was ever seen to last in players' game logs, in ticks (a tick is about 41 seconds). It can vary with the caster's level, and combat effects count down in pulses inside a tick.

help 'Giant Strength'
'GIANT STRENGTH'
'GIANT STRENGTH'

Syntax: cast 'giant strength' <character>

The caster can enhance the physical strength of a target, either himself or
another, with this spell, giving the recipient the strength of a mighty
giant.  

See also - ENHANCEMENT

56 ticks (about 38 min 16 s)

The longest this effect was ever seen to last in players' game logs, in ticks (a tick is about 41 seconds). It can vary with the caster's level, and combat effects count down in pulses inside a tick.

help Weaken
WEAKEN
WEAKEN
Syntax: cast weaken <victim>
The weaken spell reduces the physical power of the caster's target by
reducing his strength.  The amount of the strength reduced by a caster
depends on the level of the caster.

34 ticks (about 23 min 14 s)

The longest this effect was ever seen to last in players' game logs, in ticks (a tick is about 41 seconds). It can vary with the caster's level, and combat effects count down in pulses inside a tick.

help 'Word of Recall'
'WORD OF RECALL'
'WORD OF RECALL'
Syntax: cast 'word of recall'
This spell duplicates the built-in RECALL ability.  It is provided solely for
Merc-based muds which wish to eliminate the built-in ability while still
providing the spell. This spell circumvents the pkill no-recall lag.

help astrology
ASTROLOGY
ASTROLOGY
Syntax: automatic use
     Astrology can be used in conjunction with the 'lunar' or 'look moons'
command to derive more information about the moons.  Those who are very
proficient with astrology can discern the phase of moons that are not
visible, predict the rising of a given moon, and even predict solar and
lunar eclipses.  High level astrologers can also see the specific game
effects of the moons when using the 'lunar' command.
     Being a purely scholarly discipline, astrology is available only
to mages and clerics.  Dragons may eventually learn it.
see also: MOONS PHASES

help Blindness
BLINDNESS
BLINDNESS
Syntax: cast blindness <victim>
This spell renders the target character blind.

71 ticks (about 48 min 31 s)

The longest this effect was ever seen to last in players' game logs, in ticks (a tick is about 41 seconds). It can vary with the caster's level, and combat effects count down in pulses inside a tick.

help 'Know Alignment'
'KNOW ALIGNMENT'
'KNOW ALIGNMENT'
Syntax: cast 'know alignment' <character>
This spell reveals the alignment of the target character.

help 'Protection Evil'
'PROTECTION GOOD' 'PROTECTION EVIL' 'PROTECTION NEUTRAL'
'PROTECTION GOOD' 'PROTECTION EVIL' 'PROTECTION NEUTRAL'
Syntax: cast 'protection evil'
        cast 'protection good'
          cast 'protection neutral'     
The protection spells reduce damage taken from attackers of the appropriate
ethos, and improve saving throws against all forms of magic. They may not
be cast on others, and one person cannot carry both defenses at the same
time.

24 ticks (about 16 min 24 s)

The longest this effect was ever seen to last in players' game logs, in ticks (a tick is about 41 seconds). It can vary with the caster's level, and combat effects count down in pulses inside a tick.

help 'Protection Good'
'PROTECTION GOOD' 'PROTECTION EVIL' 'PROTECTION NEUTRAL'
'PROTECTION GOOD' 'PROTECTION EVIL' 'PROTECTION NEUTRAL'
Syntax: cast 'protection evil'
        cast 'protection good'
          cast 'protection neutral'     
The protection spells reduce damage taken from attackers of the appropriate
ethos, and improve saving throws against all forms of magic. They may not
be cast on others, and one person cannot carry both defenses at the same
time.

24 ticks (about 16 min 24 s)

The longest this effect was ever seen to last in players' game logs, in ticks (a tick is about 41 seconds). It can vary with the caster's level, and combat effects count down in pulses inside a tick.

help 'Protection Neutral'
'PROTECTION GOOD' 'PROTECTION EVIL' 'PROTECTION NEUTRAL'
'PROTECTION GOOD' 'PROTECTION EVIL' 'PROTECTION NEUTRAL'
Syntax: cast 'protection evil'
        cast 'protection good'
          cast 'protection neutral'     
The protection spells reduce damage taken from attackers of the appropriate
ethos, and improve saving throws against all forms of magic. They may not
be cast on others, and one person cannot carry both defenses at the same
time.

24 ticks (about 16 min 24 s)

The longest this effect was ever seen to last in players' game logs, in ticks (a tick is about 41 seconds). It can vary with the caster's level, and combat effects count down in pulses inside a tick.

help 'Fireproof'
FIREPROOF
Syntax: cast 'fireproof' <object>
The fireproof spell creates a short-lived protective aura around an object,
to protect it from the harmful effects of acid and flame.  Items protected
by this spell are not harmed by acid, fire, or the heat metal spell.
Although inexpensive to use, the spell's short duration makes it impractical
for protecting large numbers of objects.

help 'Lightning Bolt'
'LIGHTNING BOLT'
'LIGHTNING BOLT'

Syntax: cast 'lightning bolt' <target>
        cast 'lightning bolt' <direction> <target>

As is evidenced by its name, the casting of this spell calls down a massive
lightning bolt from the skies.  This bolt of lightning can cause a great
deal of damage, and much like any other lightning, has potential side
effects.  

The caster can also direct this spell toward opponents standing in distant
rooms.  

See also - WEATHER

At level 15 you will be able to range this spell.

spellcraft
SPELLCRAFT
An optional skill for the mage and mage reclasses is spellcraft.  Mages who
choose to undertake the skill of spellcraft spend long hours researching the
finer points of spell casting and power control.  The result of these
extensive studies allows a mage to strengthen the power of his casting, most
evident in his damage causing spells.  Another benefit of the spellcraft
skill is that a mage learns the efficient use of mana during his practice of
casting.

More explicitly, spellcraft refunds the mana cost if you fail to cast the spell. Take it.

help teleport
TELEPORT
TELEPORT
Syntax: cast <teleport>
This spell takes you from your current location to a random location somewhere
in the world.

help 'Create Spring'
'CREATE SPRING'
'CREATE SPRING'

Syntax: cast 'create spring'

This spell brings forth a magical spring from the ground, which has the same
properties as a fountain.  

See also - CREATION

help 'Faerie Fog'
'FAERIE FOG'
'FAERIE FOG'

Syntax: cast 'faerie fog'

This spell reveals all manner of invisible, hidden, and sneaking creatures
in the same room as you.  

See also - WEATHER

help 'Farsight'
FARSIGHT Syntax: cast 'farsight'

Farsight allows a caster to see the presence of other mortals within the
surrounding area's of the one that individual is in.

'FEIGN DEATH'

Syntax: cast 'feign death'

This spell gives the caster the look of his own corpse.  When remaining
still, the Necromancer appears to be his own corpse.  

This spell has no specific use, it is a beginner's spell, which aspiring
Necromancers use to hone their skill in the Art.  

See also - NECROMANCY NECROMANCER

help 'Light Foot'
light foot
Syntax: cast 'light foot'
 
Light foot is a spell of enhancement that allows the caster to reduce the
cost it takes to move through a given room.  Any creature, friend or foe benefits
from this magic if cast.  The spell does not spread to adjacent rooms.

help 'Control Weather'
'CONTROL WEATHER'
'CONTROL WEATHER'

Syntax: cast 'control weather' better
        cast 'control weather' worse

This spell makes the weather either better or worse.  Changes in weather,
being the domain of the goddess Turpa, are difficult to achieve, and tend to
take a great deal of effort.  

See also - WEATHER

help 'Detect Hidden'
'DETECT HIDDEN'
'DETECT HIDDEN'
Syntax: cast 'detect hidden'
This spell enables the caster to detect hidden creatures.

55 ticks (about 37 min 35 s)

The longest this effect was ever seen to last in players' game logs, in ticks (a tick is about 41 seconds). It can vary with the caster's level, and combat effects count down in pulses inside a tick.

help 'Detect Poison'
'DETECT POISON'
'DETECT POISON'
Syntax: cast 'detect poison' <object>
This spell detects the presence of poison in food or drink.

help 'Identify'
IDENTIFY
IDENTIFY
Syntax: cast identify <object>
This spell reveals information about the object.

help 'Color Spray'
COLOR SPRAY 'COLOR SPRAY'
'COLOR SPRAY'

Syntax: cast 'color spray' <target>

An odd spell, in its own way, though useful for the caster at times, the
color spray offers an advanced level of offensive damage against opponents
in battle.  

Additionally, it is possible that the effects of the myriad of color spread
forth from the spell may blind an opponent.  

See also - COMBAT

help 'Create Rose'
'CREATE ROSE'
'CREATE ROSE'

Syntax: cast 'create rose'

A romantic spell that creates a fragrant red rose, with utterly no game use
whatsoever.  

See also - CREATION

help 'Dispel Magic'
'DISPEL MAGIC' CANCELLATION
'DISPEL MAGIC' CANCELLATION
Syntax: cast 'dispel magic' <character>
        cast 'cancellation' <character>
Both of these spells remove magical effects from the target.  Dispel magic
has a reduced chance of working, and is considering an attack spell.
Cancellation can only be used on allies, but is much more effective and does
not provoke attack.  Unfortunately, the spells do not discriminate between
harmful and benign spells.
The chance of dispelling is based on the level of the spell. Permanent spells
(such as mobile sanctuary) are much harder to remove.  Not all spells may
be dispelled, notable examples are poison and plague.

help enchant armor
'ENCHANT ARMOR'
Syntax cast 'enchant armor' <object>
The enchant armor spell imbues armor with powerful protective magics. It is
not nearly as reliable as enchant weapon, being far more prone to destructive
effects.  Each successful enchant increases the plus of the armor by 1 or 2
points, and raises its level by one.

Cloth, leather, and studded leather can be enchanted to 12, chainmail and platemail to 14. Any armor higher than 14 will poof when you log out and back in.

help 'Proximity Dispel'
proximity dispel
Syntax: cast 'proximity dispel'
 
Proximity dispel is a protection spell used to attempt to remove magics that
are cast on an area instead of a person.

help enchant weapon
'ENCHANT WEAPON'
'ENCHANT WEAPON'
Syntax: cast 'enchant weapon' <weapon>
This spell magically enchants a weapon, increasing its to-hit and to-dam
bonuses by one or two points.  Multiple enchants may be cast, but as the
weapon grows more and more powerful, it is more likely to be drained or
destroyed by the magic.  Also, every successful enchant increases the level
of the weapon by one...and there is no turning back.

Weapons can be enchanted a maximum of 12 times

help 'fast healing'
'FAST HEALING'
The fast healing skill improves wound healing rates, whether walking, resting,
or sleeping. It represents knowledge of healing herbs or just general
toughness and stamina.  Fast healing is checked every tick, and it is
possible for it to fail.  All class may learn this skill, but mages find it
very difficult to master, due to their bookish lifestyle.  The skill occurs 
automatically, so there is no command syntax.

help poison
POISON
POISON
Syntax: cast poison <victim>
Syntax: cast poison <object>
This spell reduces the strength of the victim by two, as well as reducing the
victim's regeneration rate. It may also be used to poison food, drink, or
a weapon in a fashion similar to envenom ('help envenom'), but with 
drastically reduced effectiveness.

65 ticks (about 44 min 25 s)

The longest this effect was ever seen to last in players' game logs, in ticks (a tick is about 41 seconds). It can vary with the caster's level, and combat effects count down in pulses inside a tick.

help Cancellation
'DISPEL MAGIC' CANCELLATION
'DISPEL MAGIC' CANCELLATION
Syntax: cast 'dispel magic' <character>
        cast 'cancellation' <character>
Both of these spells remove magical effects from the target.  Dispel magic
has a reduced chance of working, and is considering an attack spell.
Cancellation can only be used on allies, but is much more effective and does
not provoke attack.  Unfortunately, the spells do not discriminate between
harmful and benign spells.
The chance of dispelling is based on the level of the spell. Permanent spells
(such as mobile sanctuary) are much harder to remove.  Not all spells may
be dispelled, notable examples are poison and plague.

help curse
CURSE
CURSE
Syntax: cast 'curse' <character>
This spell reduces the character's to-hit roll and save versus spells.
It also renders the character unclean in the eyes of the Gods and
unable to RECALL. Curse may be used to fill equipment with evil power,
allowing (for example) weapons to do more damage to particularly holy
opponents.

138 ticks (about 1 h 34 min)

The longest this effect was ever seen to last in players' game logs, in ticks (a tick is about 41 seconds). It can vary with the caster's level, and combat effects count down in pulses inside a tick.

help Riding
RIDING RIDE MOUNT DISMOUNT
Syntax:  ride <mob>
         ride <player>
         dismount
         mount
RIDE is the command used to ride a mob or player (dragon) who are able and
willing to transport you.  DISMOUNT will allow you to stop riding.  When you dismount, you resume a standing position.  You must have the riding skill to 
be able to ride.
MOUNT is a dragon/beastformed shaman only command and toggles between allowing
other players to ride you or not. At the moment there is no way to remove someone
who is riding you.

ALCHEMY

The alchemist attempts to change one thing to another, and when applied
to magical potions, he is able to modify the very tendrils of magic emanating
from the potion, to suit his own ends.  Of course, the alchemist must be
quite familiar with the spell he wishes to place upon a potion, and some
spells are simply incapable of having such a feat performed upon them.  
When one wishes to change a potion to another, they must hold the initial
potion to be changed.  The more potent the original potion, the more potent
the resulting one.

Syntax: Alchemy <spellname>

ANIMATE DEAD

Syntax: cast 'animate dead'

Animate Dead simply raises a corpse from the ground, creating a zombie under
the command of the Necromancer.  The corpse loses most of its abilities from
its former life, becoming a mindless zombie which will follow the orders of
the Necromancer until it is dismissed, dispelled, turned, or destroyed.  

See also - NECROMANCY NECROMANCER DISMISS

help energy drain
'ENERGY DRAIN'
ENERGY DRAIN

Syntax: cast 'energy drain' <target>

This spell saps the mana and movement points of its target.  

Necromancers get a special bonus when casting this spell and it is more
difficult to save against when cast by necromancers.

This is the Conclave CSR heal spell

SCRIBE SCRIBING
The ability to write down what one knows is an important skill a mage learns
early in her career.  Certain spells, especially those that have a target,
lend well to the genre of the written word.  Others are more introspective,
thus are not readily adaptable to parchment.
 
When one wishes to magically imbue a parchment with a magic spell, they will
require the use of a writing instrument as well as a sheet of parchment.
 
Syntax:
scribe <spellname>

help 'Shield'

SHIELD 'STONE SKIN'
SHIELD 'STONE SKIN'
Syntax: cast shield
Syntax: cast 'stone skin'
These spells protect the caster by decreasing (improving) the caster's armor
class.  SHIELD provides 20 points off armor.  STONE SKIN provides 40 points off
armor.

63 ticks (about 43 min 3 s)

The longest this effect was ever seen to last in players' game logs, in ticks (a tick is about 41 seconds). It can vary with the caster's level, and combat effects count down in pulses inside a tick.

soul harvest
It's been told that a powerful Necromancer can take the heart harvested from
the corpse of an individual and transfer it's powers into that of another
individual.  The necromancer must be holding the harvested heart while
casting the spell.

help dodge
DODGE
In the words of one wise warrior, 'the best way to block a blow is to not
be where it lands'.  The dodge skill honors this tradition, by improving the
character's natural agility to the point where many blows will miss the 
target. The chance of dodging is also affected by the dexterity of the
attacker and the target.  Any class may learn dodging.

help Haste
HASTE
HASTE

Syntax: cast 'haste' <target>

The haste spell increases the speed and agility of the recipient, allowing
an extra attack (or even a backstab) in combat, and improving evasive
abilities in combat.  

However, it produces a great strain on the system, such that recuperative
abilities are halved.  Haste is capable of negating the slow spell.  

See also - ENHANCEMENT SLOW

27 ticks (about 18 min 27 s)

The longest this effect was ever seen to last in players' game logs, in ticks (a tick is about 41 seconds). It can vary with the caster's level, and combat effects count down in pulses inside a tick.

SELF PROJECTION
SELF PROJECTION

Syntax: c 'self projection'

Self projection is a spell of the illusion spell group that puts a slightly
distorted image of yourself in front of you, at times causing an enemy to
miss you.  

Many different casters can cast this spell, though illusionists are said to
have better chances with it.  

See also - ILLUSION

25 ticks (about 17 min 5 s)

The longest this effect was ever seen to last in players' game logs, in ticks (a tick is about 41 seconds). It can vary with the caster's level, and combat effects count down in pulses inside a tick.

help Blizzra
'BLIZZRA'
'BLIZZRA'

Syntax: cast 'blizzra' <direction> <target>
        cast 'blizzra' <target>

Provided as a counterpart to the fireball, the blizzra spell offers much the
same potential for massive damage to an opponent.  And, just as the fireball
finds particular effectiveness against those vulnerable to flame, so too
does the blizzra to those vulnerable to cold.  

As well, it is possible to cast across distances, also allowing the caster
to direct the damage over ranges against opponents.  

See also - COMBAT

At level 15 you will be able to range this spell.

help 'Fireball'
'FIREBALL'
'FIREBALL'

Syntax: cast 'fireball' <direction> <target>
        cast 'fireball' <target>

The first of the truly offensive combat spells, the fireball can deal
massive damage against an opponent, and is particularly effective against
those that are vulnerable to flame.  

Additionally, it is the first of the combat spells that a caster may cast
across a distance, allowing foes at farther ranges to be affected.  

See also - COMBAT

At level 15 you will be able to range this spell.

help mass invis
INVIS 'MASS INVIS' INVISIBILITY
INVIS 'MASS INVIS' INVISIBILITY

Syntax: cast 'invisibility' <character>
        cast 'invisibility' <object>
        cast 'mass invis'

The invisibility spell makes the target character invisible.  Invisible
characters will become visible when they attack.  It may also be cast on an
object to render the object invisible.  

The mass invisibility spell makes all characters in the caster's group
invisible, including the caster.  

See also - ILLUSION

24 ticks (about 16 min 24 s)

The longest this effect was ever seen to last in players' game logs, in ticks (a tick is about 41 seconds). It can vary with the caster's level, and combat effects count down in pulses inside a tick.

help Parry
PARRY
If at first you fail to dodge, block it.  Parry is useful for deflecting 
attacks, and is successful more often than dodge.  Parry requires a weapon for
full success, the hand-to-hand skill may also be used, but results in reduced
damage instead of no damage.  The best chance of parrying occurs when the
defender is skilled in both his and his opponent's weapon type.

help 'Plague'
PLAGUE
PLAGUE
Syntax: cast 'plague' <target>
The plague spell infests the target with a magical disease of great virulence,
sapping its strength and causing horrific suffering, possibly leading to
death.  It is a risky spell to use, as the contagion can spread like
wildfire if the victim makes it to a populated area.

70 ticks (about 47 min 50 s)

The longest this effect was ever seen to last in players' game logs, in ticks (a tick is about 41 seconds). It can vary with the caster's level, and combat effects count down in pulses inside a tick.

help 'Pass Door'
'PASS DOOR'
'PASS DOOR'
Syntax: cast 'pass door'
This spell enables the caster to pass through closed doors.

14 ticks (about 9 min 34 s)

The longest this effect was ever seen to last in players' game logs, in ticks (a tick is about 41 seconds). It can vary with the caster's level, and combat effects count down in pulses inside a tick.

PICK 'PICK LOCK'
Syntax: pick <object>
Syntax: pick <door>
Lock picking is one of the prime skills of thieves, allowing them to gain
access to many secured areas.  Lock picking chances are improved by
intelligence, and hindered by the difficulty of the lock. Other classes may
learn to pick locks, but they will never find it easy.

help Summon
SUMMON
SUMMON
Syntax: cast summon <character>
This spell summons a character from anywhere else in the world into your room.
Characters who are fighting may not be summoned.

help 'Stone Skin'
SHIELD 'STONE SKIN'
SHIELD 'STONE SKIN'
Syntax: cast shield
Syntax: cast 'stone skin'
These spells protect the caster by decreasing (improving) the caster's armor
class.  SHIELD provides 20 points off armor.  STONE SKIN provides 40 points off
armor.

55 ticks (about 37 min 35 s)

The longest this effect was ever seen to last in players' game logs, in ticks (a tick is about 41 seconds). It can vary with the caster's level, and combat effects count down in pulses inside a tick.

help 'Call Lightning'
'CALL LIGHTNING'
CALL LIGHTNING
 
Syntax: cast 'call lightning'
 
This spell works only out of doors, and only when the weather is bad.
 
It calls down lightning bolts from the Gods.
 
See also - WEATHER CONTROL WEATHER

help 'Hand to Hand'
'HAND TO HAND'
Hand to hand combat is a rare skill in the lands of Algoron.  Learning
this style of fighting gives the player a weapon even when disarmed --
bare hands. Trained hand to hand experts are far more effective than many
swordsmen. Clerics and warriors are the best at this skill, although
thieves and mages may also learn it.

prevent recovery
Syntax: c 'prevent recovery' <victim>

Prevent recovery allows a trained Necromancer to drain the life out of a
victim, leaving them unable to recover health, movement and or magic. 
Prevent recovery has been found effective to counteraffect other spells in
the realms...

help Gate
GATE
GATE
syntax:  cast gate <target>
The gate spell is a powerful transportation magic that opens up a portal 
between your character and another person or creature somewhere else in the
world.  This portal will transport you and any pet you might have, but not
other members of your group.  Monsters receive a save against gate, and
monster or players more than 3 levels higher than you can not be gated to at 
all.  God rooms, private rooms, and no recall rooms cannot be gated to, and
no recall rooms cannot be gated out of.  Finally, any god or hero is also 
immune to gate, as well as any player who has no summon set.  Clan members 
may not be gated to except by their fellow Clan members. Gate is not powerful
enough to cross the vast oceans to another continent.

solidify
A conclave only spell that solidifies the body and makes one harder to
get stunned.

help 'Acid Blast'
'ACID BLAST'
ACID BLAST

Syntax: cast 'acid blast' <target>

Taking an ability from the draconian arts, the combat spellbooks offer the
growing caster the spell of acid blast.  This spell, when cast, spews forth
from the caster's hands literally as a gout of acid.  

Opponents learn quickly to be wary, as the spell is quite damaging, and can
have potential side effects upon the equipment it lands on.  

Groups containing this spell: Combat


SEE ALSO:  COMBAT SPELLS

'EMPATH' 'EMPATHIC WOUND TRANSFER'
EMPATH 'EMPATHIC WOUND TRANSFER'

Syntax: c 'empath' <target>

The Empathic Wound Transfer spell, or 'empath, ' as the Necromancers have
dubbed it, is the closest that mages come to being able to heal.  The Empath
spell removes damage taken by a target creature, and transfers it to the
Necromancer.  

This is a dangerous practice, as the Necromancer can't control exactly how
much damage he takes on, and a few careless spellcasters have wound up dead
from overcasting this spell.  

See also - NECROMANCY NECROMANCER

SHADOWFORM

Syntax: cast shadowform

The Shadowform spell draws upon the demi-plane of Shadow and replaces the
Necromancer's life force with essence from the demi-plane of Shadow.  This
renders the Necromancer completely undetectable in all but the most blaring
light.  

See also - NECROMANCY NECROMANCER

black curse
This spell allows a necromancer to remove the presence of his victim's
god or goddess, rendering them helpless and weakened.  While black curse is
in effect, the victim will find it very hard to heal, both magically and
naturally.

6 ticks (about 4 min 6 s)

The longest this effect was ever seen to last in players' game logs, in ticks (a tick is about 41 seconds). It can vary with the caster's level, and combat effects count down in pulses inside a tick.

help waypoint
waypoint
Syntax: cast 'waypoint'
        cast 'waypoint' recall
 
Waypoint is a spell of transportation that allows the caster to mark a room
and gate back to it for a period of time.  The waypoint weakens with each and
can be dispeled by other magics.  Only one waypoint may ever exist for a caster
at any one time.
 
A waypoint in rare circumstances may drift from it's original point of origin.

WITHSTAND DEATH

Syntax: cast 'withstand death'

The ability to defy death itself lies solely in the hands of the
Necromancers of the Conclave.  This spell extends the life of the
Necromancer, staving off his death as long as possible.  

Necromancers who are "killed" while this spell is in effect will indeed die
and suffer the regular penalties of death.  To all outward appearances,
however, they simply do not die.  

See also - NECROMANCY NECROMANCER

'GRAFT FLESH'

The 'graft flesh' spell can be used to raise an undead helper much like
animate dead.  The difference is that grafted zombies hit hard but die
quick.  

A necromancer that has all the body parts required can place them on the
ground and cast graft flesh to raise a grafted zombie.  Due to the
intricacies of death and opposite charges and such you must have arms from
different enemies as well as legs.  
 
See also - NECROMANCY NECROMANCER

CORPSE HOST

Syntax: c 'corpse host' corpse

Using the preserved host of a recently deceased creature, the caster can
transfer his life force into the corpse, and do his business through the
animated body of the victim.  

The Necromancer's actual body remains wherever he left it, in a state of
suspended animation, until the caster either returns voluntarily to his own
body, or the host corpse is destroyed.  

To return from a corpse you are hosting, you must 'incorporate'.  
 
See also - NECROMANCY NECROMANCER

help 'Second Attack'
'SECOND ATTACK'
Training in second attack allows the character a chance at additional
strikes in combat -- although a 100% second attack does NOT guarantee 2
attacks every round.  Any class may learn this skill, although clerics and
mages have a very hard time with it.

help 'Chain Lightning'
'CHAIN LIGHTNING'
'CHAIN LIGHTNING'

Syntax: cast 'chain lightning' <target>

Chain lightning is a deadly spell, producing a powerful bolt of lightning
that arcs from target to target in the room, until its force is fully
expended.  Allies of the caster may be hit by this spell if they are members
of a clan, while the caster himself will not be struck unless no other
viable target remains.  

Chain lightning is most effective when used on groups of creatures.  

See also - COMBAT

help slow
SLOW
SLOW
Syntax: cast 'slow' <target>
Despite popular mythology, slow is not the opposite of haste, but is a spell
with its own unique set of effects.  When cast on an unfortunate victim,
it slows its movements, making it easier to hit and reducing its rate
of attack.  The effect of slow also double movement costs and halve healing
rates, due to reduced metabolism.

31 ticks (about 21 min 11 s)

The longest this effect was ever seen to last in players' game logs, in ticks (a tick is about 41 seconds). It can vary with the caster's level, and combat effects count down in pulses inside a tick.

'BONE BLIGHT'
BONE BLIGHT

Syntax: c 'bone blight' <target>

The bone blight is a Necromancer's curse, a horrid affliction that turns the
bones of the victim to soft, rubber tissue.  It is incredibly painful, and
renders the victim particularly vulnerable to bludgeoning attacks.  

It can generally be cured via a standard 'remove curse' casting.  

See also - NECROMANCY NECROMANCER

17 ticks (about 11 min 37 s)

The longest this effect was ever seen to last in players' game logs, in ticks (a tick is about 41 seconds). It can vary with the caster's level, and combat effects count down in pulses inside a tick.

help 'Portal'
Syntax: cast 'portal' <target>
The portal spell is similar to gate, but creates a lasting one-way portal to
the target creature, instead of transporting the caster.  Portals are
entered using 'enter' command, as in 'enter portal'.  Portals cannot be made
to certain destinations, nor used to escape from gate-proof rooms.  Portal
requires a special source of power to be used, unfortunately the secret of
this material component has been lost...  Portals can traverse the boundries
of the continents.  Use look in <portal> to see destination.

help 'Sanctuary'
SANCTUARY
SANCTUARY
Syntax: cast sanctuary  <character>
The SANCTUARY spell reduces the damage taken by the character from any attack
by one half.

12 ticks (about 8 min 12 s)

The longest this effect was ever seen to last in players' game logs, in ticks (a tick is about 41 seconds). It can vary with the caster's level, and combat effects count down in pulses inside a tick.

help tornado
TORNADO
Syntax:  cast 'tornado' <target>
This spell summons a deadly tornado.  These powerful weather phenomena
have been known to carry away objects lying around the room, as well as
people!

This spell doesn't actually do any damage.

help 'Nexus'
'NEXUS'
NEXUS
Syntax: cast 'nexus' <target>
This spell is virtually identical to portal (see 'help portal'), with the
only difference being that while portal creates a one-way gate, a nexus 
spell makes a two-sided gate.  It also lasts longer than the lower-powered
portal spell.  Both spells require an additional power source, the secret
of which has been lost... This spell can traverse the boundries of continents.

SCOURGE

Syntax: cast scourge <target>

The most horrible of diseases, the Scourge is a highly contagious and lethal
plague, spreading madly once cast, often devastating entire villages.  It is
a permanent affliction, curable only through the ministrations of a Paladin
or Clerical type.  

This is one of the most powerful spells in a Necromancer's command, and must
be used responsibly.  

See also - NECROMANCY NECROMANCER

66 ticks (about 45 min 6 s)

The longest this effect was ever seen to last in players' game logs, in ticks (a tick is about 41 seconds). It can vary with the caster's level, and combat effects count down in pulses inside a tick.

help 'Dispel Fog'
'DISPEL FOG'
'DISPEL FOG'

Syntax: cast 'dispel fog'

This spell is used to disperse walls of fog that may be present in any given
room.  

See also - WEATHER

help fog
FOG
'FOG'

Syntax: cast 'fog'

This spell fills the room you are in with a dense fog, obscuring the view of
all but the most acute of visions.  

See also - WEATHER

help 'blind fighting'
blind fighting
BLIND FIGHTING
Under the tutelage of a master weaponsmaster, the dedicated combatant can
learn how to utilize his weapons so effectively in combat that he is
proficient with them even while blinded.  The blind fighting skill negates
the disadvantages of losing vision in a fight by magic or smoke.  A wide
variety of classes and reclasses may learn this fighting technique.

help 'enhanced damage'
'ENHANCED DAMAGE'
Warriors and skilled thieves can become skilled enough in combat that they are
able to inflict more damage than other classes.  Enhanced damage is checked
for with each hit, although with a low skill, the chance of receiving a bonus
is very low indeed.

help magewind
MAGEWIND
syntax:  cast magewind
It is rumored that there is a sentient wind which lives above the ocean. 
It has also been said that those who are magically inclined can summon this
wind, to aid their ship.

DEATH SHROUD

Syntax: cast 'death shroud'

The Death Shroud is perhaps the most powerful spell under the Necromancy
flag.  It creates an icy black aura around the Necromancer, which stifles
life and causes fear in most creatures.  The shroud can be used both
actively and passively.  

Anybody whom the Necromancer touches with hostile intent will be struck with
the Shroud, and suffer an immediate loss of life, and a temporary system
shock.  Those who attempt to harm the Necromancer will find their weapons
passing cleanly through the aura, and never touching the Necromancer. 
Furthermore, those who attempt to magick or touch the Necromancer without
his or her permission will be struck with the Shroud as though the
Necromancer actively cursed them with it.  

The Shroud is an incredibly powerful tool, and requires a series of
conditions to be true before it can be successfully cast.  

See also - NECROMANCY NECROMANCER