#Sorcery Spell System (呪術 Spell System) — Section Index

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#Identity

The core game's Sorcery and Exorcism are run technique-centered. This module instead provides an individual Sorcery (spell) list — a D&D/Pathfinder-style spell-slot approach. It is usable alongside the existing rules (only specific characters may adopt the spell rules; chosen per PC).

#Design Goals

• 34 Sorcery spells (6 per dan × 5 dan + 4 Tatsujin)
• 34 Exorcism spells (same structure)
• 20 Barrier spells (optional, for users of the Barrier school)
• 20 Prophecy spells (optional, for users of the Prophecy school)
• 108 spells total
• Trained system: when the relevant skill's Licensed (3 points) is achieved, the spell list becomes accessible. Each character's Trained slots are proportional to dan.
• Casting system: a base Energy scale by dan (1-dan 2 / 3-dan 2+2 / 5-dan 3+3 / 7-dan 4+4 / 9-dan 5+5) + per-spell fine tuning (instant, preparation, dispersed, mixed).
• Casting structure: the preparation phase is treated as a [stance]. The dichotomy is breath dispersal (preparation) vs round dispersal (dispersed). (§35-01 Philosophy · §35-02 Rules)
• Failure/backlash: effects on a failed check and recommended GM responses.
• When holding a 19-mystical-schools school Licensed, school-specific spell-access perks are specified (e.g., Abe-ryu gets +2 slots for onmyo spells).

#§ File List for This Section

• ex2-35-01-philosophy.md — spell-rule philosophy
• ex2-35-02-acquisition-rules.md — spell Trained/casting/failure rules
• ex2-35-03-sorcery-spells-1dan.md — 6 Sorcery 1-dan spells
• ex2-35-04-sorcery-spells-3dan.md — 6 Sorcery 3-dan spells
• ex2-35-05-sorcery-spells-5dan.md — 6 Sorcery 5-dan spells
• ex2-35-06-sorcery-spells-7dan.md — 6 Sorcery 7-dan spells
• ex2-35-07-sorcery-spells-9dan.md — 6 Sorcery 9-dan spells
• ex2-35-08-sorcery-spells-10dan.md — 4 Sorcery Tatsujin spells (Grand Secret Art)
• ex2-35-09-exorcism-spells-1dan.md — 6 Exorcism 1-dan spells
• ex2-35-10-exorcism-spells-3dan.md — 6 Exorcism 3-dan spells
• ex2-35-11-exorcism-spells-5dan.md — 6 Exorcism 5-dan spells
• ex2-35-12-exorcism-spells-7dan.md — 6 Exorcism 7-dan spells
• ex2-35-13-exorcism-spells-9dan.md — 6 Exorcism 9-dan spells
• ex2-35-14-exorcism-spells-10dan.md — 4 Exorcism Tatsujin spells (Grand Secret Art)
• ex2-35-15-barrier-spells.md — 20 Barrier spells (optional)
• ex2-35-16-prophecy-spells.md — 20 Prophecy spells (optional)

#Reference Documents

Core game required:

• Skill List (技能目錄) — Sorcery/Exorcism/Barrier/Prophecy skills
• Onmyoji (陰陽師) — onmyoji
• Esoteric Monk (密教僧) — esoteric monk
• Pure Land Monk (淨土僧) — Pure Land Monk
• Shugenja (修驗者) — shugenja
• Schools (流派) — school frame
• the full core technique list for Sorcery/Exorcism (what the spells replace)

1st expansion:

• Barrier System — Barrier HP (Barrier spell linkage)

Within this expansion:

• Mystical School Expansion (神秘流派) — Section Index — mystical school linkage
• GM Tools — Section Index — spell-slot management sheet

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#§ Spell Distribution

#Distribution of 108 spells (reflecting the +1 expansion per dan/type)

#Casting Structure Summary

Individual spells can be fine-tuned as an instant exception / dispersed extension / mixed type. Details §35-02.

#Recommended PCs for Use

• Technique vs spell chosen per PC — no overlap on the same PC.
• Spell recommended: D&D-background PC, mage tone, PCs who like resource management.
• Technique recommended: improvisational play, martial tone, core orthodoxy.

#Synergy with the 19-mystical Schools

When holding a 19 mystical school Licensed, add +1 slot to spells of the corresponding tradition. Details 35-02 acquisition rules.

#1st-Expansion Barrier HP Compatibility

The 35-15 Barrier spells are compatible with the 1st-expansion 01-02 Barrier HP System. Barrier spells can restore and reinforce 1st-expansion Barrier HP.

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"A technique is the memory of the hand; a spell is the memory of the word. Words travel farther than hands."