MAG

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A sorcerer using MAG to protect himself.

mag is a spell in The Sorcery Spell Book, requiring 2 stamina points to use.

When cast, the Sorcerer is temporarily protected from most hostile spells or magical traps.

In the Advanced Fighting Fantasy version of The Sorcery Spell Book, the caster is protected from the next hostile spell, regardless of power, provided it takes effect within a number of combat rounds equal to the sorcerer's Inner Strength.

Use in the Sorcery! series

When cast, this spell may protect from the harmful effects of magic without dispelling the enchantment. For example, the Analander is not harmed by magical fire covering a chest and an animated rope cannot get within two feet whilst the spell is active. At other times, the spell can force a smoky apparition to return to its box, seemingly in pain or dispel an illusion affecting the caster. However, the spell is not powerful enough to defeat the supernatural events caused by the Earth Serpent, nor an earthquake caused by the divine power of Throff.

In some cases, the sorcerer expects the spell to warn of the presence of hostile magic, but no such warning comes (as no magic is at work) or the spell actually confirms that no magic is present. However, in most cases, the spell reassures the caster that he or she is protected from magic, but no magical attack occurs before the spell wears off.

Appendix

Appearances

Sourcebooks

• The Sorcery Spell Book