The World of Paralex

• Babbling Curse
• Binding Curse
• Delirium Curse
• Heart-Binding Curse
• Hurling Curse
• Slumbering Curse

The Baroness waved in Grim’s direction, plainly unable to focus, swaying on shaky knees. “Berfum wa-habber?” the Baroness mumbled.

          “Sorry, say again?” Sam asked.

          Grim waved a dismissive hand. “Babbling Curse plus a Delirium Curse."

- Chapter 18, Spirit Rider: The Royal Problem

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Incantation: Slila Soolag

Magical Art: Audiurgy

Appearance: Purple glow across the target's throat

Effect: Causes the target to be unable to clearly communicate - any spoken words warp to nonsense when vocalised

Notes:

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

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

- Chapter 19, 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.

The Baroness waved in Grim’s direction, plainly unable to focus, swaying on shaky knees. “Berfum wa-habber?” the Baroness mumbled.

          “Sorry, say again?” Sam asked.

          Grim waved a dismissive hand. “Babbling Curse plus a Delirium Curse."

- Chapter 18, Spirit Rider: The Royal Problem

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Incantation: Rullus Occulai Seenuss

Magical Art: Militurgy

Appearance: Wavering purple lights around the target’s sensory organs

Effect: Hampers the target’s senses making it extremely difficult for them to move or perceive the world around them

Notes:

• In the proper circumstances, can counter a Perception Boon.

“Heart-Binding 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. I don’t think even you want me gone that badly.”

- 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.

“The Hurling Curse will expire any moment,” Acheron said, seemingly to himself more than Sam, as he snatched his wrist. “Come, it’s time we were off.”

- Chapter 6, Spirit Rider: The Royal Problem

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Incantation: Egoran

Magical Art: Graviturgy

Appearance: Black flames engulf the target

Effect: Hurls the target to and fro

Notes:

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

"... But what we’re looking at is a Slumbering Curse."

- Chapter 11, 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.