Hearthfire

Required	Fire Sphere 1
Range	Touch
Area	1 prepared hearth
Duration	8 hours
Casting	Verbal, Somatic
Cast Action	Standard
Mana Cost	Free
Effect	The caster lays a warming and comforting fire in a prepared hearth. The fire is magical and will radiate consistent, strong heat for the duration of the spell, and remains unaffected by natural wind or water. The prepared hearth may be any block of stone designated to receive the spell, including built fireplaces or ovens inside of buildings. Natural stone formations may be used, however the duration and intensity of the fire are halved due to a lack of definitive boundaries. The Storyteller may rule on what does or does not qualify. If properly contained, the caster can maintain a fine degree of control over the temperature of the Hearthfire, providing a +1 enhancement bonus to Craft Skill checks that require the use of fire, such as cooking or metalworking. This bonus increases to +2 at Rank 3, and then to +3 at Rank 5.