The World of Paralex

• Binding Curse
• Heart-Binding Curse
• Slumbering Curse

 Without warning, Grim cast her scythe about and glowing green bonds appeared, tying the Queen to her chair, a muffled gasp escaping her lips before a magical binding covered her mouth too. 

- Chapter 18, Spirit Rider: The Royal Problem

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"So unless you think people won’t notice you going around wearing a Binding Curse and..."

- Chapter 18, Spirit Rider: The Royal Problem

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Incantation: Svadmaw

Magical Art: Militurgy

Appearance: Bands of green light appear around the target's body

Effect: Pins the target's arms and / or legs to their sides

Notes:

• Typically renders the target unable to move from a given spot, but not a guarantee as most people will still be able to hop or roll.
• Not designed to gag a target but can be adjusted to such with relevant augmer(s).
• In the proper circumstances, can counter an Evasion Boon.

She tipped her scythe to the left and a bolt of red light shot across the room, right at Sam. The magic swirled around him and whilst Sam braced for pain, the light faded a moment later and he was left unharmed. He was however, freed from Matt’s magical hold.

              “What did you do to me?” Sam asked, cautiously returning to the Reaper.

              “Life-Twined Curse,” she said and touched her chest, the same red lights momentarily flaring around her as well. She set her sights on Matt. “My life-force is tied to Bait’s. Try to destroy me, you’ll end up killing your precious Spirit Rider in the process.”

- Chapter 7, Spirit Rider: The Royal Problem

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Incantation: Yithen Renchid Nabaro

Magical Art: Luceurgy

Appearance: Crimson bolt of light strikes the target - crimson lights swirl around target and caster

Effect: Any harm inflicted upon the caster up to and including fatal wounds, will be reflected also upon the target

Notes:

• Sometimes called a ‘Revenge Curse’.
• In the proper circumstances, can counter a Countermark Boon.

“He used a Slumbering Curse,” Mr. Cinnamon added, checking his notepad, “obviously cast outside the Palace and smuggled within. The Royal Physician and Royal Magician have exhausted all their options. At this time, Lady Rosemary cannot be awoken.”

- Chapter 9, Spirit Rider: The Royal Problem

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Incantation: Elem Nifact

Magical Art: Militurgy

Appearance: Crackling orb of green light

Effect: Forces the target to remain asleep

Notes:

• In the proper circumstances, can counter an Alertness Boon.