Rank: E9, I8, N9, W7 Cost: 200

This Bending Bolt talent knack can be used in conjunction with any one missile or projectile-type spell of less than 7thÖ, such as lightning bolt or mind dagger. For simplicity, bolt will refer to any type of missile or projectile spell, such as, Eart Darts or Mind Dagger. It allows the mage to specify "pivot points" at which the missile/beam will change direction. Up to 1 pivot point for each level of success above Average can be specified, and at each pivot, the bolt may be made to alter its path up to 120 degrees. If the pattern for the spell to be bent is stored in a spell matrix, the magician first weaves the required threads for the spell, plus one for bending and then makes a single Spellcasting Test. The magician takes 2 points of Strain for bending the spell.

The magician must achieve a Good or better success on the Spellcasting Test. If he succeeds, the spell has its normal effect. If the Spellcasting Test fails, the spellhas no effect, and the magician still takes the Strain from using the knack.

GM Option: It is entirely valid to require some sort of ability test to see how well the caster aims the missile/beam's pivoting. Not every mage is an automatic 'pool shark'.

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