Alpha 1.1
Amplifiers act as mystical artisans, their hands pulsating with latent energy. They function as the understated supporters of the arcane, capable of elevating basic spells into earth-shattering forces. These mysterious individuals serve as both defenders and enhancers, with the ability to significantly change the outcome of a battle as their skills amplify the fundamental nature of magic.
1st - Action - Manifest - 6 Spaces
The Amplifier channels pure arcane energy into an ally, boosting the potency of their magic.
Choose an ally within 6 spaces. They have advantage on the next Manifest check they make before the end of their next turn.
1st - Passive - Glean - Self
The Amplifier tunes into ambient magical energies, extending its senses to detect hidden enchantments and residual spells in the surroundings.
Whenever you make a Glean check to find or understand an object's or location's magical properties, you do so with advantage.
2nd - Two Actions - Manifest - 1 Space
The Amplifier bestows an ally with pure magical energy, boosting navigation.
Choose an ally within 1 space of you. For the duration of this power, they have advantage on Navigate checks that do not involve hiding. You can sustain this power in subsequent rounds for 1 action.
2nd - 1 Minute - Glean - 1 space
The Amplifier's mind is flooded with echoes of past magic, revealing invaluable insights and forgotten lore.
Choose an artifact or location imbued with magic. Perform a Glean check to uncover its origin and magical history. The quality of information improves with a higher roll.
3rd - Action - Manifest - 6 spaces
The Amplifier creates a protective shield around allies, absorbing incoming damage.
When an ally within 6 spaces of you rolls an Endure check to avoid taking damage, you can roll a Manifest check as a reaction instead of their Endure check.
3rd - Passive - Manifest - Self
The Amplifier channels ambient magical energy into their manifestations, helping to reduce strain.
When you use a Manifest power outside of combat, you can spend a number of minutes equal to the power's level preparing for any potential strain. If you do, when you roll your manifest die to avoid strain, you can roll with advantage.
4th - Reaction - Manifest - 12 Spaces
The Amplifier mimics an ally's power, causing it to resonate twice across the battlefield.
Whenever an ally within range uses a Manifest Power with 1 Action, you can duplicate that power as a reaction. After all powers resolve, increase Escalation by 1 and decrease your Manifest die by 1.
4th - Action - Manifest - 24 Spaces
The Amplifier establishes a mental connection with distant creatures.
Choose a creature within 24 spaces of you. You can communicate up to 10 words to them. Only the target of this power can hear the communication.
5th - Reaction - Manifest - Sight
The Amplifier heightens the surrounding magical energy, intensifying the impact of an ally's abilities.
When an ally damages a foe with a Manifest power, you can use your reaction to increase the damage by an amount equal to half of your current Manifest die. You take escalation damage, and your Manifest die decreases by 1.
5th - Two Actions - Glean - Self
The Amplifier mind's eye maps out conduits of power, revealing all local magical items and their effects.
For the duration of this power, you see a magical glow around any magical artifacts, objects, or locations within your view. You understand the powers or magical effects coming from or acting on the magical items or effects you see. You can sustain this power on subsequent rounds for 1 Action.