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 ===== Ritual Mishaps and Anomalies ===== ===== Ritual Mishaps and Anomalies =====
  
-Ideally, the preparations involved in a Ritual prevent unusual occurrences. However, this is occasionally an inevitability. A failed [[priority:skills:spellcraft|Spellcraft]] check, the usage of Esoteric Components, or other interruptions to the Ritual may cause such events. When a Mishap or Anomaly occurs, the GM rolls on the appropriate table, and then reveals the results. In rare cases, Anomalies and Mishaps can both occur, or even multiples of these effects can take place.+Ideally, the preparations involved in a Ritual prevent unusual occurrences. However, this is occasionally an inevitability. A failed [[priority:skills:spellcraft|Spellcraft]] check, the usage of Esoteric Components, or other interruptions to the Ritual may cause such events. When a Mishap or Anomaly occurs, the GM rolls on the appropriate table, and then reveals the results. In rare cases, Anomalies and Mishaps can both occur, or even multiples of these effects can take place. Consult each result to determine if the original purpose of the Ritual successfully occurs or fails.
  
 ==== Table: Ritual Mishaps ==== ==== Table: Ritual Mishaps ====
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 ^ D%     ^ Effect                                                                                                                                                             ^ ^ D%     ^ Effect                                                                                                                                                             ^
 | 1-5    | The Ritual spirals out of control, and targets a location in a random direction within 1d100 miles.                                                                | | 1-5    | The Ritual spirals out of control, and targets a location in a random direction within 1d100 miles.                                                                |
-| 6-9    | Violently summons 1d6 Succubi and 1d6 Incubi, who are aggressive towards the Ritual caster(s).                                                                      | +| 6-9    | Violently summons 1d6 Succubi and 1d6 Incubi, who are aggressive towards the Ritual caster(s). The Ritual does not occur.                                                                  | 
-| 10-12  | Gain a random [[chargen:drawbacks|Drawback]] (reroll if a duplicate).                                                                                                                    | +| 10-12  | Gain a random [[chargen:drawbacks|Drawback]] (reroll if a duplicate). The Ritual proceeds as normal.                                                                                                                 | 
-| 13     | The soul of the Ritual caster is destroyed.                                                                                                                        | +| 13     | The soul of the Ritual caster is destroyed. The Ritual proceeds normally.                                                                                                                       | 
-| 14-18  | You draw the ire of a god appropriate to the campaign setting; their followers will henceforth attempt to seek out and kill you.                                   |+| 14-18  | You draw the ire of a god appropriate to the campaign setting; their followers will henceforth attempt to seek out and kill you. The Ritual otherwise completes successfully.                                 |
 | 19-24  | The Ritual Caster is forcibly [[priority:magic:spells:tier4:reincarnate|Reincarnated]], as the spell, with a random race chosen. No other effect occurs.                                                       | | 19-24  | The Ritual Caster is forcibly [[priority:magic:spells:tier4:reincarnate|Reincarnated]], as the spell, with a random race chosen. No other effect occurs.                                                       |
-| 25-29  | A random plane spills over into the plane of the Ritual, transforming the area within a radius of 3d20 miles from the Ritual site.                                 | +| 25-29  | A random plane spills over into the plane of the Ritual, transforming the area within a radius of 3d20 miles from the Ritual site. The Ritual itself fails to occur.                       | 
-| 30-34  | An [[priority:magic:spells:tier9:elemental_swarm|Elemental Swarm]] appears at the center of the Ritual site. They are aggressive towards all creatures in the area.                                                |+| 30-34  | An [[priority:magic:spells:tier9:elemental_swarm|Elemental Swarm]] appears at the center of the Ritual site. They are aggressive towards all creatures in the area. The Ritual does not occur.                                              |
 | 35-41  | The Ritual Components disappear without a trace, and no further effect occurs.                                                                                     | | 35-41  | The Ritual Components disappear without a trace, and no further effect occurs.                                                                                     |
-| 42     | All casters are affected by [[priority:magic:spells:tier5:feeblemind|Feeblemind]] (no save).                                                                                                                  | +| 42     | All casters are affected by [[priority:magic:spells:tier5:feeblemind|Feeblemind]] (no save). The Ritual otherwise completes successfully.                                                                                                                 | 
-| 43-49  | Permanently reduce all of your physical [[priority:abilities|Ability Scores]] by 3d6, to a minimum of 1.                                                                                  | +| 43-49  | Permanently reduce all of your physical [[priority:abilities|Ability Scores]] by 3d6, to a minimum of 1. The Ritual otherwise occurs without issues.                                                                                 | 
-| 50-55  | You are subjected to a [[priority:magic:spells:tier8:maze|Maze]] effect of infinite duration. The Intelligence DC to escape is equal to the [[priority:skills:spellcraft|Spellcraft]] DC of the ritual.                                | +| 50-55  | You are subjected to a [[priority:magic:spells:tier8:maze|Maze]] effect of infinite duration. The Intelligence DC to escape is equal to the [[priority:skills:spellcraft|Spellcraft]] DC of the ritual. The Ritual does not occur.                              | 
-| 56-61  | The Ritual is overtaken by an outside hostile force. The GM determines what new effect the Ritual produces, within the limits of the Ritual's Spell Tier.          | +| 56-61  | The Ritual is overtaken by an outside hostile force. The GM determines what new effect the Ritual produces, within the limits of the Ritual's Spell Tier.         | 
-| 62-67  | You age 1d100 years. If this would place you beyond your maximum life expectancy, you die.                                                                         |+| 62-67  | You age 1d100 years. If this would place you beyond your maximum life expectancy, you die. The Ritual otherwise occurs normally.                                                                        |
 | 68-74  | Permanently lose 1d6 [[priority:health|Hit Dice]]. If this would place you below 1 Hit Dice, you die. The Ritual proceeds normally.                                                                                  | | 68-74  | Permanently lose 1d6 [[priority:health|Hit Dice]]. If this would place you below 1 Hit Dice, you die. The Ritual proceeds normally.                                                                                  |
 | 75-81  | All creatures and objects within 3 miles of the Ritual take 20d6 negative energy damage. This damage bypasses hardness and cover. The Ritual completes as normal.  | | 75-81  | All creatures and objects within 3 miles of the Ritual take 20d6 negative energy damage. This damage bypasses hardness and cover. The Ritual completes as normal.  |
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 ==== Table: Ritual Anomalies ==== ==== Table: Ritual Anomalies ====
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-^ D%     ^ Effect                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         ^ +^ D%     ^ Effect                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  ^ 
-| 1-5    | You gain true foresight into a single, specific event of your choice. This may result in either the GM providing an authoritative answer about the outcome of a specific action, or as a free natural 20 on the next D20 roll of your choice, specified at the time of this effect occurring. The Ritual proceeds as normal.  | +| 1-5    | You gain true foresight into a single, specific event of your choice. This may result in either the GM providing an authoritative answer about the outcome of a specific action, or as a free natural 20 on the next D20 roll of your choice, specified at the time of this effect occurring. The Ritual proceeds as normal.            | 
-| 6-9    | A number of [[priority:magic|CL]] 8 Wizards, equal to the Tier of the Ritual, appear and attack you. The Ritual does not occur.                                                                                                                                                                                                             | +| 6-9    | A number of [[priority:magic|CL]] 8 Wizards, equal to the Tier of the Ritual, appear and attack you. The Ritual does not occur.                                                                                                                                                                                                         | 
-| 10-12  | The Components of the Ritual are not consumed, but the Ritual occurs anyway.                                                                                                                                                                                                                   | +| 10-12  | The Components of the Ritual are not consumed, but the Ritual occurs anyway.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            | 
-| 13     | The Ritual has no effect, and instead summons a Tarrasque in the center of the Ritual site, which attacks everything. The Ritual does not occur.                                                                                                                                                                                                   | +| 13     | The Ritual has no effect, and instead summons a Tarrasque in the center of the Ritual site, which attacks everything. The Ritual does not occur.                                                                                                                                                                                        | 
-| 14-18  | A permanent [[priority:magic:spells:tier9:gate|Gate]] to a random plane appears. The Ritual does not occur.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  | +| 14-18  | A permanent [[priority:magic:spells:tier9:gate|Gate]] to a random plane appears. The Ritual does not occur.                                                                                                                                                                                                                             | 
-| 19-24  | A [[priority:magic:spells:tier9:mage_s_disjunction|Mage's Disjunction]] effect erupts from the center of the Ritual site, reaching out in a 100 ft. radius. This effect bypasses cover, concealment, and other such impediments. The Ritual still occurs, but before the Disjunction, meaning that it may be immediately canceled out.                                                                                                              | +| 19-24  | A [[priority:magic:spells:tier9:mage_s_disjunction|Mage's Disjunction]] effect erupts from the center of the Ritual site, reaching out in a 100 ft. radius. This effect bypasses cover, concealment, and other such impediments. The Ritual still occurs, but before the Disjunction, meaning that it may be immediately canceled out.  | 
-| 25-29  | You learn the truth of alchemy - you may freely transform any [[equipment:crafting_materials|Crafting Component]] into any other component, as long as their TU value is equal. This truth is impossible to learn independently or to communicate to another. The Ritual does not occur.                                                             | +| 25-29  | You learn the truth of alchemy - you may freely transform any [[equipment:crafting_materials|Crafting Component]] into any other component, as long as their TU value is equal. This truth is impossible to learn independently or to communicate to another. The Ritual does not occur.                                                | 
-| 30-34  | The Ritual's effects are reversed. The final effect of this is determined by the GM.                                                                                                                                                                                                           | +| 30-34  | The Ritual's effects are reversed. The final effect of this is determined by the GM.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    | 
-| 35-41  | All creatures within 1 mile of the Ritual site are subjected to a [[priority:magic:spells:tier8:symbol_of_death|Symbol of Death]] effect, except you. You are transformed into a Lich. The original effect of the Ritual does not occur.                                                                                                                                                         | +| 35-41  | All creatures within 1 mile of the Ritual site are subjected to a [[priority:magic:spells:tier8:symbol_of_death|Symbol of Death]] effect, except you. You are transformed into a Lich. The original effect of the Ritual does not occur.                                                                                                | 
-| 42     | Gain [[priority:magic|Caster Levels]] equal to the Ritual Tier, at no Experience cost. You may exceed CL 20 with this effect. The Ritual otherwise proceeds as normal.                                                                                                                                                                                                         | +| 42     | Gain [[priority:magic|Caster Levels]] equal to the Ritual Tier, at no Experience cost. You may exceed CL 20 with this effect. The Ritual otherwise proceeds as normal.                                                                                                                                                                  | 
-| 43-49  | You are permanently transformed into an [[https://www.d20pfsrd.com/bestiary/monster-listings/oozes/apallie/|Apallie]]. The Ritual itself does not occur.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               |+| 43-49  | You are permanently transformed into an [[https://www.d20pfsrd.com/bestiary/monster-listings/oozes/apallie/|Apallie]]. The Ritual itself does not occur.                                                                                                                                                                                |
 | 50-55  | Your alignment is permanently changed to the direct opposite. If you are true neutral, roll randomly between the other alignments. The Ritual otherwise proceeds as normal.                                                                                                                                                             | | 50-55  | Your alignment is permanently changed to the direct opposite. If you are true neutral, roll randomly between the other alignments. The Ritual otherwise proceeds as normal.                                                                                                                                                             |
-| 56-61  | Gain temporary additional [[game_systems:hero_points|Hero Points]] equal to the Ritual Tier. Multiple applications of these temporary points do not stack. The Ritual proceeds as normal.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              | +| 56-61  | Gain temporary additional [[game_systems:hero_points|Hero Points]] equal to the Ritual Tier. Multiple applications of these temporary points do not stack. The Ritual proceeds as normal.                                                                                                                                               | 
-| 62-67  | Every material possession belonging to you or stored on your person disappears, including the Ritual components or items stored in extraplanar locations. The Ritual does not occur.                                                                                                                                      | +| 62-67  | Every material possession belonging to you or stored on your person disappears, including the Ritual components or items stored in extraplanar locations. The Ritual does not occur.                                                                                                                                                    | 
-| 68-74  | You create a [[equipment:mwk|Masterwork]] weapon of your choosing, with a quality equal to the Ritual's Tier. The Ritual itself does not occur.                                                                                                                                                                                                         | +| 68-73  | Roll on the Mishap table instead.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       | 
-| 75-81  | The Ritual tolls your mind - gain 3 permanent [[https://www.d20pfsrd.com/gamemastering/afflictions/madness/|Insanities]]. They may not be removed by anything below divine intervention. The Ritual otherwise proceeds as normal.                                                                                                                                                                       | +| 74     | You create a [[equipment:mwk|Masterwork]] weapon of your choosing, with a quality equal to the Ritual's Tier. The Ritual itself does not occur.                                                                                                                                                                                         | 
-| 82-87  | Permanently gain a 1d6 increase to all of your physical [[priority:abilities|Ability Scores]]. The Ritual occurs normally.                                                                                                                                                                                                                        | +| 75-81  | The Ritual tolls your mind - gain 3 permanent [[https://www.d20pfsrd.com/gamemastering/afflictions/madness/|Insanities]]. They may not be removed by anything below divine intervention. The Ritual otherwise proceeds as normal.                                                                                                       | 
-| 88-94  | A god takes issue with your meddling and directly smites you for your insolence. A lightning bolt effect occurs upon you, dealing 40d6 damage (Reflex DC 30 for half). The Ritual is interrupted and has no further effect - the materials are likewise consumed.                                                                                                                         | +| 82-87  | Permanently gain a 1d6 increase to all of your physical [[priority:abilities|Ability Scores]]. The Ritual occurs normally.                                                                                                                                                                                                              | 
-| 95-99  | Permanently gain a 1d6 increase to all of your mental [[priority:abilities|Ability Scores]]. The Ritual occurs normally.                                                                                                                                                                                                                        | +| 88-94  | A god takes issue with your meddling and directly smites you for your insolence. A lightning bolt effect occurs upon you, dealing 40d6 damage (Reflex DC 30 for half). The Ritual is interrupted and has no further effect - the materials are likewise consumed.                                                                       | 
-| 100    | Gain the full benefits of a single [[paths:sorcerer_path|Bloodline]], ignoring the prerequisites. The Ritual itself does not occur.                                                                                                                                                                                                                      |+| 95-99  | Permanently gain a 1d6 increase to all of your mental [[priority:abilities|Ability Scores]]. The Ritual occurs normally.                                                                                                                                                                                                                | 
 +| 100    | Gain the full benefits of a single [[paths:sorcerer_path|Bloodline]], ignoring the prerequisites. The Ritual itself does not occur.                                                                                                                                                                                                     |