Death Dice

Tier: First

Computation: 3 segments

Area of effect: Synthesized Item

Range: Line of sight

Duration: Instantaneous

Glass required: No

B-M-S cost: 0.125 x the minimum level required to cast the desired type of dice

By calling upon the realms of geometry and probability, the Mathematician can create a dangerous weapon that takes the form of a brightly coloured, glowing polyhedron that is about one foot across in size. Each identical face of this shape is inscribed with a blazing white number that reflects the damage dealt if a target is struck by that face. However, the polyhedron spins far too fast for the Mathematician to insure a hit with a given face or for a target to avoid being struck by a more damaging side. Regardless of shape or colour, these Death Dice immediately fly towards their target as fast as a bullet. Upon impact with the target or any other obstacle, the polyhedron explodes and may generate other effects based upon its nature.

As the Mathematician grows in power, he can call forth Death Dice that are more deadly. The minimum level required of the Mathematician to cast Death Dice of a given power, as well as the effects of the various kinds of Death Dice, are listed below.

Level 1 A bright red 4-sided die can be created. It deals 1d4 points of damage. If the target then fails a Save vs. Magical weapon, it is blinded for the next round.
Level 2 A fiery orange 6-sided die can be created. It deals 1d6 points of damage. If the target then fails a Save vs. Magical Weapon, it takes an additional 2 points of fire damage.
Level 3 A blinding yellow 8-sided die can be created: It deals 1d8 points of damage. If the target then fails a Save vs. Magical Weapon, it is stunned for the next 1d4 rounds
Level 4 A sickly green 10-sided die can be created. It deals 1d10 points of damage. If the target then fails a Save vs. Magical Weapon, it takes damage as if by a "strong" acid.
Level 5 A frozen blue 12-sided die can be created. It deals 1d12 points of damage. If the target then fails a Save vs. System Shock, it is paralyzed for the next round and takes an additional 2d4 points of cold damage.
Level 8 An eerie indigo 20-sided die can be created. It deals 1d20 points of damage. If the target then fails a Save vs. Magical Weapon, it banished to the Imaginary Realm for 1d4 rounds.