Circle of Magick Ritual
E/F/M:
This Ritual of varying duration creates one of the various forms of Exclusive or Inclusive Pentacles in an area surrounding a central point selected by the practitioner. The Pentacle can serve as protection for the caster and all that persona places within its confines (Exclusive). It enables further Casting without interruption by outside forces, assuming that a 'Door' for such Casting has been provided for by the practitioner (see Chapter 4 for a full explanation). The caster must remain within the Pentacle at all times, or else the protection—or the Pentacle itself, if temporary in nature—is negated. Otherwise, the Pentacle will serve to keep inside (Inclusive) whatever is therein. The types of Pentacles which may be used, and their effectiveness, are listed below:
| Pentacle Type | Minimum Casting Time | Duration | Base DR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simple, Physical | 1 Action Turn | Temporary | Easy |
| Simple, Mental | 1 Action Turn | Temporary | Moderate |
| Simple, Runic | 2 Action Turns | Temporary | Moderate |
| Complex, Physical | 3 Action Turns | Temporary | Moderate |
| Simple, Physical | 3 Action Turns | Permanent | Hard |
| Complex, Mental | 3 Action Turns | Temporary | Hard |
| Simple, Runic | 5 Action Turns | Permanent | Difficult |
| Complex, Physical | 7 Action Turns | Permanent | Difficult |
| Complex, Runic | 8 Action Turns | Temporary | Difficult |
| Complex, Runic | 10 Action Turns | Permanent | Very Difficult |
All Pentacles keep out spirits, and the caster may also opt to exclude:
(1)Heka (DR as listed above) with a Resistance strength (STR) determined by the caster through an additional Heka investment at the time of activation. No more points of Heka can be invested by a Partial Practitioner than a number equal to the total of M TRAIT plus STEEP (in this Area). For details of how a Pentacle's STR is applied in defending against Heka attacks, see "Attacking Pentacles," on page 20.
(2)Heka (as above) and Partial Physical Manifestations (1 DR harder).
(3)Heka (as above) and up to Full Physical Manifestations (2 DRs harder).
However, for each doubling of Casting Duration time (time spent preparing and working on the Pentacle) the Difficulty Rating is decreased by one step, up to three steps easier or "Hard" DR, whichever is the less favorable modification.