While the limits of a character’s affinity are bound only by imagination, the following examples offer a foundation of what’s possible—use them as inspiration, not restriction.
Darkness
Blind
Blind an enemy by blocking the light from their eyes.
DC = 10 + Relevant Modifier + Affinity Rank + MP/SP used
1 MP to cast. 1 additional MP/adjacent target.1 MP/target/round to maintain the effect.
Enshroud
Cover yourself with Darkness to hide in the shadows.
1 MP to cast on self. 1 additional MP/adjacent target. 1MP/target/round to maintain the effect.
Doubt
Touch the target’s soul with Darkness, causing them to doubt their next action. Target gets Disadvantage on next action.
DC = 10 + Relevant Modifier + Affinity Rank + MP/SP used
1 MP to cast. 1 additional MP/adjacent target.1 MP/target/round to maintain the effect.
Light
Blind
Blind an enemy by sending the Light to their eyes.
DC = 10 + Relevant Modifier + Affinity Rank + MP/SP used
1 MP to cast. 1 additional MP/adjacent target.1 MP/target/round to maintain the effect.
Bend Light
Bend the Light to hide in plain sight.
1 MP to cast on self. 1 additional MP/adjacent target. 1MP/target/round to maintain the effect.
Enlighten
Touch the target’s soul with Light, causing them to be enlightened with their next action. Target gets Advantage on next action.
DC = 10 + Relevant Modifier + Affinity Rank + MP/SP used
1 MP to cast. 1 additional MP/adjacent target.1 MP/target/round to maintain the effect.
Life
Heal
Use the Primal Force of Life to heal a target’s wounds.
1 MP to cast for 1d4/Life Affinity Rank + 1/level . 1 additional MP for each additional 1d4 healing. 1 addiotnal MP for each additonal target.
Shield from Death
Oppose the power of Death. Resist one Death action. (see section on Resistance)
DC = 10 + Relevant Modifier + Affinity Rank + MP/SP used
Envigorate
Enfuse a target with the power of Life. The target has advantage on their next action.
1 MP to cast. 1 additional MP/adjacent target.1 MP/target/round to maintain the effect.
Death
Stop Death
If a target would drop below 0 HP, use 1MP to prevent 5 HP damage/Affinity rank.
Curse
Curse the target with the power of Death.
1 MP to cast for 1d4/Death affinity rank +1/level Death damage. 1 additional MP for each additional 1d4 damage. 1 additional MP for each additional adjacent target.
DC = 10 + Relevant Modifier + Affinity Rank + MP/SP used
Death Blade
Enfuse a blade with the power of Death.
Add 1d4 of Death damage/Death affinity rank per MP used upon a successful attack.
Earth
Earth Shield
Reinforce yourself with stone.
Add 1 DR/Earth affinity rank per MP used. 1 additional MP/bonus/round to maintain the effect.
Stone Throw
Fling Earth at a target.
1 MP to cast for 1d4/Earth affinity rank + 1/Level Earth damage. 1 additional MP for each additional 1d4 damage. 1 additional MP for each additional adjacent target.
Mountain Meld
Merge with Earth and stone to hide.
1 MP to cast on self. 1 additional MP/adjacent target. 1MP/target/round to maintain the effect.
Air
Like the Wind
Use the wind to accelerate a target’s movement.
1 MP = 5 additional feet of movement/Air affinity rank
1 MP to cast on self. 1 additional MP/adjacent target. 1MP/target/round to maintain the effect.
Push
Force a target back with the strength of the Wind.
Push a target in a direction 5ft/Air Affinity rank +5ft/level/MP used. 1 additional MP/adjacent target. 1MP/target/round to maintain the effect.
Fly
Leave the bounds of Earth behind to be one with the Air.
1 MP = 5 additional feet of height/Air affinity rank
1 MP to cast on self. 1 additional MP/adjacent target. 1MP/target/round to maintain the effect.
Fire
Firebolt
Launch a bolt of fire at a target.
1 MP to cast for 1d4/Fire affinity rank + 1/Level Fire damage. 1 additional MP for each additional 1d4 damage. 1 additional MP for each additional adjacent target.
Burning Blade
Enfuse a blade with the power of Fire.
Add 1d4 of Fire damage/Fire affinity rank per MP used upon a successful attack.
Fire Wall
Fill an area with a barrier of flame.
1 MP to cast for 5ft/Fire affinity rank + 5ft/Level. 1 additional MP for each additional 5ft. Causes 1d4/Fire affinity rank + 1/Level Fire damage if touched.
Water
Icebolt
Launch a ball of Ice at a target.
1 MP to cast for 1d4/Water affinity rank + 1/Level Water damage. 1 additional MP for each additional 1d4 damage. 1 additional MP for each additional adjacent target.
Outgoing Tide
Force a target back with the strength of a Water blast.
Push a target in a direction 5ft/Water Affinity rank +5ft/level/MP used. 1 additional MP/adjacent target. 1MP/target/round to maintain the effect.
Ice Shield
Encase yourself in a sheen of ice.
Add 1 DR/Water affinity rank per MP used. 1 additional MP/bonus/round to maintain the effect.
Truth
Envigorate
Enfuse a target with the clarity of Truth. The target has advantage on their next action.
1 MP to cast. 1 additional MP/adjacent target.1 MP/target/round to maintain the effect.
Free Your Mind
Truth will set you free.
Remove 1 mind-altering effect (fear, charm, sleep, etc.)
1 MP to cast. 1 additional MP/adjacent target.1 MP/target/round to maintain the effect.
Truth Hurts
Force a target to face the Trut,h causing mental anguish and stunning them.
1 MP to stun 1 target/Truth affinity rank for 1 round. 1 additional MP/adjacent target.1 MP/target/round to maintain the effect.
Trickery
Confuse
A target becomes confused by the powers of Trickery and has Disadvantage on their next action.
DC = 10 + Relevant Modifier + Affinity Rank + MP/SP used
1 MP to cast. 1 additional MP/adjacent target.1 MP/target/round to maintain the effect.
Charm
Trick a target into being friendly towards you.
DC = 10 + Relevant Modifier + Affinity Rank + MP/SP used
1 MP to cast. 1 additional MP/adjacent target.1 MP/target/round to maintain the effect.
Misdirect
Redirect a target’s action through the confounding powers of Trickery.
DC = 10 + Relevant Modifier + Affinity Rank + MP/SP used
1 MP to cast. 1 additional MP/adjacent target.1 MP/target/round to maintain the effect.
Nature
Ensnare
Call for the roots of the land to Grapple a target.
DC = 10 + Relevant Modifier + Affinity Rank + MP/SP used
1 MP to cast. 1 additional MP/adjacent target.1 MP/target/round to maintain the effect.
Speak to Nature
Use the force of Nature to commune with an animal or plant.
1MP to cast per conversation.
If attempting to persuade the target:
DC = 10 + Relevant Modifier + Affinity Rank + MP/SP used
1 MP to cast. 1 additional MP/adjacent target.1 MP/target/round to maintain the effect.
Bramble Armor
Cover a piece of target armor with thorns.
1 MP to cast for 1d4/Nature affinity rank +1/level Nature damage. 1 additional MP/adjacent target.1 MP/target/round to maintain the effect.