Water Shaman

Description

Water spirits are among the most diverse spirits in Lorithandar ranging from happy nymphs inhabiting a peaceful brook to cruel and deadly ice spirits of the Northern Wastes. As such, shaman who bind such creatures vary wildly as well.

Spirit Powers

With each rank the shaman gains either improved spirit stats for Manifest Spirit or an additional Imbue Power as well as a spell of that rank. Additional spells may be purchased for 2 GXP x Rank.

Rank 1

Manifestation

When manifested, the shaman's spirit gains the following stats: Rank 1 Water Spirit.

Imbuement

At will, the Imbued item glows brightly shedding light as a torch.

Once per day, as a Free Action, the imbued item can gain the Frost effect for 1 round.

• Imbued Armor or Shield: If the wearer receives damage from a melee attack, even if that damage is negated by Ward, the armor applies Frost to the attacking enemy. Utilizing the Fighting Style: One Hand & Shield skill Shield Block will also trigger this effect.
  
• Imbued Weapon: If the wielder successfully lands an attack, even if that damage is negated by Ward, contact applies Frost to the targeted enemy.

Spells

Spell	Description
Water Adaptation	Caster gains the ability to breathe and move freely underwater.
Fog	Summon a thick cloud of fog granting cover.
Purity	Remove any contaminants from a contained water source to render it suitable for elixir creation. A dose of this Pure Water may be consumed in an attempt to cleanse an active poison or disease.

Rank 2

Manifestation

When manifested, the shaman's spirit gains the following stats: Rank 2 Water Spirit.

Imbuement

Imbued item gains a +1 Enhancement bonus. This bonus improves to +2 at Rank 3, and +3 at Rank 5.

Spells

Spell	Description
Aqueous Armor	A thin layer of Pure Water provides a protective buffer against all elements.
Winter Freeze	An aura of bitter cold surrounds the caster, freezing air and liquid within its range.
Rejuvenating Elixir	Infuse a flask of Pure Water with a water spirit to provide rejuvenating properties, able to provide magical healing each hour.

Rank 3

Manifestation

When manifested, the shaman's spirit gains the following stats: Rank 3 Water Spirit.

Imbuement

Imbued item now passively applies the Frost condition.

Spells

Spell	Description
Healing Rain	Invigorating rain drawn from your spirit’s essence falls over a small area.
Frostbite	Each stack of Frost now applies lethal damage on the caster's turn.
Warding Elixir	Infuse Pure Water with a water spirit to provide powerful defense.

Rank 4

Manifestation

When manifested, the shaman's spirit gains the following stats: Rank 4 Water Spirit.

Imbuement

The imbued item gains the Frost Burst effect.

• Imbued Armor or Shield: If the wearer receives damage from a melee attack, even if that damage is negated by Ward, a burst of frost applies the Frost condition to all targets within a 2 yard radius of the wearer
• Imbued Weapon: If the wielder successfully lands an attack, even if that damage is negated by Ward, a burst of frost applies the Frost condition to all targets within a 2 yard radius of the target.

This effect may only occur once per round.

Spells

Spell	Description
Crashing Wave	Call an enormous wave into existence and unleash it in a straight line, crushing and knocking down enemies in its path.
Flash Freeze	Infuse Pure Water with the cold of the Northern Wastes, enabling the holder to unleash a blast of icy cold and stop opponents in their tracks.
Quickening Elixir	Infuse Pure Water with a water spirit to boost your speed and reaction time.

Rank 5

Manifestation

When manifested, the shaman's spirit gains the following stats: Rank 5 Water Spirit.

Imbuement

When the Frost Burst effect is triggered, it deals Rank damage in addition to the Frost effect. This damage is affected by magic defense, but may not be reduced below 1 die. This burst does not hit the primary target. This effect may only occur once per round.

Spell	Description
Watery Grave	Complete a ritual to imbue an area with malicious intent. Enemies entering this area may fall prey to the spell and begin to breathe in water instead of air.
Heart of Ice	The caster turns their heart to ice, gaining cold immunity and the ability to call up a powerful shield once per encounter.
Heroic Elixir	Infuse Pure Water with a water spirit to provide divine properties to future actions.