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A target's next movement struggles against an ill-fitting rhythm of time.
Delay creates the eerie sight of intention arriving ahead of the body that must carry it out.
Companions hurry past while the affected figure struggles through a strangely laborious stride.
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A target's next movement struggles against an ill-fitting rhythm of time.
Techniques and Spells · Alpha v44 reference
Requires: Casting Skill: Invoke. Affinity: Spirit. Requirements: Spirit d6; Invoke d6. one learned slot.
Use: Action · 30 feet · one creature the caster can see · Instant with timed consequence · 1 Mana
Effect - Resolution: Invoke + Spirit versus Ward + Spirit.
Effect - Defense: Ward + Spirit; defender wins ties.
Effect: On success, halve the target’s Movement, rounded down to a 5-foot increment, for its next turn. It retains all actions and defenses. On failure, no effect.
Duration: through the end of target’s next turn.
Ending or recovery: none beyond Mana.
Exception: Multiple Delays do not stack; minimum 5 feet if it could otherwise move.
Each step drags against a moment reluctant to pass.
The runner leans forward, but each next step seems late.