Affinities
Affinities
Some characters build a connection with Wild Magic and learn to channel it. These relationships to different types of WIld Magic are called Affinities. Different types of Wild Magic connect with characters in different ways. They give characters special abilities and magic. Wild Magic is a bit unpredictable, however, so characters with low Affinity levels will have a harder time successfully channeling it.
There are 5 Affinity levels, each with a higher success rate at channeling the intended Wild Magic.
- Affinity Level 1: 20% chance of successfully channeling the Wild Magic.
- Affinity Level 2: 40% chance of successfully channeling the Wild Magic.
- Affinity Level 3: 60% chance of successfully channeling the Wild Magic.
- Affinity Level 4: 80% chance of successfully channeling the Wild Magic.
- Affinity Level 5: 100% chance of successfully channeling the Wild Magic.
To increase your character’s Affinity Level, your character must successfully channel the intended Wild Magic a minimum number of times.
|
Desired Level |
Successful Wild Magic Channelings Needed for Advancement |
|
Affinity Level 2 |
2 |
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Affinity Level 3 |
5 |
|
Affinity Level 4 |
10 |
|
Affinity Level 5 |
20 |
New successes are needed for each advancement.
To increase your character's Affinity level, post the following form in the comments:
Character:
Affinity Type:
Required Successful Channelings for Advancement: [Link to instances of success here]
All Affinity Level 1’s are acquired based on the type of Wild Magic being channeled. This is the starting or “default” Affinity level for all types of Wild Magic.
|
Wild Magic Type |
How To Acquire Affinity |
|
Earth |
Create a piece depicting an interaction with Crystallized Flurry Heart OR create a character using Crystal Talisman. |
|
Lightning |
Create a character using the Cloudsdale Talisman. |
|
Wind |
Create a character using the Cloudsdale Talisman. |
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Ice |
Create a piece depicting your character communing with the reindeer in the tundra. |
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Plant |
Create a piece depicting your character communing with a deer in the Everfree Forest. |
What are the benefits of Affinities?
- Allows non-unicorns to use magic.
- Can be cast without academic study of written spells.
- Can produce magical features at Affinity levels 3-5. (examples: crystallized horns, fiery manes, etc.)*
- Can weaken or strengthen individuals in combat.
- Can produce unusual results or items during events and adventures.
*Earth Wild Magic is the exception…magical features can be shown as early as Affinity Level 1!
How to Use Affinities and Channel Wild Magic
To have your character try channeling Wild Magic, you will roll an Affinity Stat Check based on your character’s Affinity Level.
You always roll an Affinity Stat Check by generating a random number 1-5. What number you need to roll for success depends on your Affinity Level.
- Affinity Level 1: You must roll a 1 for your character to successfully channel Wild Magic.
- Affinity Level 2: You must roll 1-2 for your character to successfully channel Wild Magic.
- Affinity Level 3: You must roll a 1-3 for your character to successfully channel Wild Magic.
- Affinity Level 4: You must roll a 1-4 for your character to successfully channel Wild Magic.
- Affinity Level 5: No roll needed, since there is a 100% success rate.
Affinity Stat Checks are completely separate for all other stat checks.
Unlike unicorn magic, all Wild Magic uses WIS Stat Checks to see the power of the magic being channeled.
Example of a Character Action that Channels Wild Magic:
Character A tries to shoot a bolt of lightning at the Timberwolf…they roll an Affinity Stat Check of 2! Since Character A has an Affinity Level of 3, the Wild Magic is channeled successfully! They roll a WIS Stat Check to determine damage.