[ emma feels the magic manifest in her hand... and then fizzle out instantly as more sparks erupt from the machine. ]
Do you see that large device on the other side of the room? Yes. That one.
That is a Luckman Industries Eldritch Suppression unit. Or L.I.E.S. for short. Don't worry. The name is merely an unlikely coincidence.
In the process of creating a machine meant to nullify magic, we've discovered a great many kinks to work out. As of now, the machine boasts a fifty percent rate of success in canceling spells cast in its vicinity. However, instead of directly nullifying these spells, it will often cause magic to instead behave unpredictably. You are helping us to gather valuable test data by repeatedly utilizing different types of magic in a controlled environment.
In other words, sometimes your spells will succeed. Sometimes they will have unforeseen consequences. The only way to successfully use your magic is to continue casting it in spite of these. Good luck. And happy testing.
[ and in fact, the unforeseen consequences of this spell make themselves known to emma pretty quickly, because she's suddenly able to read the surface thoughts of everyone in the room for the next twelve seconds. no save. ]
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Do you see that large device on the other side of the room? Yes. That one.
That is a Luckman Industries Eldritch Suppression unit. Or L.I.E.S. for short. Don't worry. The name is merely an unlikely coincidence.
In the process of creating a machine meant to nullify magic, we've discovered a great many kinks to work out. As of now, the machine boasts a fifty percent rate of success in canceling spells cast in its vicinity. However, instead of directly nullifying these spells, it will often cause magic to instead behave unpredictably. You are helping us to gather valuable test data by repeatedly utilizing different types of magic in a controlled environment.
In other words, sometimes your spells will succeed. Sometimes they will have unforeseen consequences. The only way to successfully use your magic is to continue casting it in spite of these. Good luck. And happy testing.
[ and in fact, the unforeseen consequences of this spell make themselves known to emma pretty quickly, because she's suddenly able to read the surface thoughts of everyone in the room for the next twelve seconds. no save. ]