Chapter 1
Ley Lines & Nexuses
There are numerous ways that spellcasters can access the
The Weave of magic, as it is known, permeates the entire
known universe. But one may ask, what is magic? How is it
structured, and is it never-ending? These are important
questions that practitioners of the Art have studied for
countless eons, in an effort to decrypt nature in itself.
In Kyrmoria, magic is structured similarly to matter. If one
looks to the fundamental level of existence, they will find
mana, the building blocks of magic. Mana is a fickle thing,
and it is unknown whether they possess any form of
primordial sentience, but they exist everywhere and
anywhere in the known world. And where mana flows greatly,
imbuing the lands and oceans with its potency, rivers of mana
form, namely, Ley Lines.
Ley lines are channels that carry and allow mana, and to
that extent magic, to flow across the world. They are pictured
as "lines", only because they possess a sort of length and
width that can be measured, if one is able to detect and trace
them. Ley lines do not exist physically and are not tangible,
even if they sometimes alter the environment around them.
They course deep beneath the earth, in the water or in the air,
like invisible streams. They are prone to shifting and
changing their flow direction depending on the movement of
celestial objects, and they very rarely remain in one place for
an extended period of time. Furthermore, they come in many
different sizes and potencies, which can change over time.
It is possible to detect a ley line via standard divination
magic methods, such as with a detect magic spell. To the
observing caster, the ley line appears as a luminous torrent of
energy motes, mana, which pulses with vibrant light of all
possible colors, creating a magnificent spectacle. It is also
known that a large enough obstacle, such as thick stone, can
prevent any incoming visual signs of ley lines to such
detection methods. As the ley lines shift and flow, intersecting
or running parallel to one another, they are not unlike threads
uniting to create a solid object. In the case of ley lines, this
object is the Weave of magic. The Weave is a sort of veil,
overlapping with all matter without taking up any real space.
Through the weave, magic manifests in the world, and it is
the Weave that spellcasters attempt to harness when casting
their spells.
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mana laying dormant around them. Druids and rangers
utilizing primal magic tap into the power of natural mana.
Then, come the practitioners of arcane magic, the Art. Bards
and wizards exert control over the mana around them, using
words of power and gestures to guide the flow of mana, while
sorcerers become conduits for mana, allowing it to flow
through them and shaping it with their force of will. Warlocks
are a curious case, in that they are granted a connection to
the Weave through otherworldly powers that act as proxies,
while the studious weaveknights lean in between wizardry
and sorcery, learning how to shift the way the Weave overlaps
with their own forms and keeping channeled mana inside
their bodies to bolster their abilities. Next, the unique case of
divine magic arises. Clerical powers and prayers function
similarly to those of warlocks, in that they are also being
tethered to the Weave through the will of a deity. Paladins,
however, are a mystery, as it seems like the mana answers
their call purely based on their inner ideals and goals. This
interaction between the divine magic of paladins and mana,
is what started the theory of mana having a sort of sentience
and responding to the will of mortals.
In rare cases, there is an ever more wondrous display and
manifestation of the Weave. When many ley lines flow to the
same point, the condensed mana becomes a local singularity,
called a nexus of magic. Nexuses aren't permanent, as the ley
lines forming them often drift apart after some amount of
time, but their existence leaves a large impact on the world.
They alter the geology and the environment around them,
often imbuing natural minerals with mana, creating what is
nowadays referred to as mana geodes. In addition, they
literally change how reality and magic functions within the
area they affect. Unlike ley lines, however, nexuses seem to
have variations in what power they represent, different
strains, as one might call them. There have been
observations of nexuses that enhance specific schools of
magic, and scarcely, of nexuses that physically manifest and
transform the world around them in a way aligned with the
ideals represented by a Divine Domain. As is natural, the
appearance of a nexus stirs countries and factions in motion,
in an effort to harness and understand its potency, often
leading to conflicts.
Harnessing the Power
Creatures in the world that come across such powerful
magical phenomena often attempt to meddle with them, to
various degrees of success and failure. Contrary to what one
might believe, mana in itself does not distinguish between
masters of the arcane arts, religious acolytes or simply
champions of the sword. Any creature can attempt to tap into
these ever-moving batteries of raw magic, yet as is natural,
powerful casters stand to benefit more from the influx of
mana into their own reserves.
Properties. Each type of Ley Line and Nexus has different
properties. They affect a certain area around them depending
on their type, as shown in the Type and Affected area
columns of the Ley Lines & Nexuses table below.
Tapping into the Power. As an action, or as part of casting
a spell, a creature within the area affected by a ley line or a
nexus can attempt to seize the massive magical power for
itself, if for a moment. When it does so, the creature rolls a
d20 and adds its character levels or Challenge Rating (if any)
to the roll. This roll is hereby referred to as a Tap check. If a
creature has both a Challenge Rating and character levels, it
adds the higher one of the two to the roll that determines the
Tap Check result. This roll represents an attempt to tap into
the mana, and it can't be altered, influenced or interacted
with by any means sort of deific intervention or a wish spell
unless specifically stated otherwise, but only at the GM's
discretion.
Timing. Some ley line effects refer to "the next spell you
cast". If you tap into a ley line's power as part of casting a
spell, that spell is the one affected by the ley line's effects, and
the Tap check is made before the spell takes effect.
Duration. The effects produced when a creature attempts
to tap into a ley line or nexus aren't permanent, unless
explicitly stated. In cases where an effect from Ley Line
Beneficial Effects or Backlash tables refers to the next spell
you cast, grants you some extraordinary ability or provides
you a benefit or a penalty, that effect lasts for 1 minute or
until you leave the area affected by that Ley Line.
For Nexuses, due to their immense power, the rules are a
bit different. A benefit or penalty from a nexus's Beneficial
Effects of Backlash tables lasts for the duration mentioned in
that entry and doesn't end once a creature leaves the area
affected by the nexus, along with any other specifications
included in that entry. Some nexus entries state that they are
irreversible by any means, however a GM might decide that
they are too detrimental and elect to provide a way to undo
them, In such cases, a wish spell shouldn't be enough, but the
intervention of a deity or other similar power might do the
trick.
Finally, a creature can't gain multiple instances of the same
benefit or penalty when tapping into a ley line or nexus, and it
can't gain a permanent benefit or penalty more than once (in
such cases, have the creature reroll on the appropriate table
depending on its Tap check result) .
Resolving the Attempt. Depending on the outcome of the
roll and the Tap DC of the magical phenomena serving as a
power source (see the Ley Lines & Nexuses table below), a
creature might succeed in harnessing the powerful energies,
at the cost of some of its physical fortitude (see "Success"
and "Hard Success" below), or fail to do so, sometimes to
very strange and potentially dangerous outcomes.
Ley Lines & Nexuses
Affected Tap Exhaustion Levels on
Type Area DC Successful Tap
Lesser Mana Ley 30 feet 10 1
Line
Moderate Mana 100 feet 15 1
Ley Line
Greater Mana 200 feet 20 2
Ley Line
Major Mana Ley 300 feet 25 2
Line
Nexus 1 mile 30 3
After determining the total for a Tap check, consult the Tap
Check Result table below along with the Tap DC and
Exhaustion Levels on Successful Tap columns of the table
above to determine the outcome of the creature's attempt.
For example, if Adalberto, the all powerful 20th level
wizard, attempts to tap into a nexus, he rolls a d20 and adds
his total character levels to the roll (+20, from his 20 wizard
levels). He rolls a 15 on the d20, making the total a 35. Since
his Tap check result exceeds a Nexus's Tap DC by 5 or more,
Adalberto's attempt is a Hard Success , and one minute later
(see "Success" below) he gains 3 levels of exhaustion .
Ley Lines & Nexuses in your World
While ley lines and nexuses exist in Kyrmoria and
the world it lies on, you might want to incorporate
them in your own world. If you choose to do so,
ask yourself the following questions: What rules
govern magic in my world, and what is the
interaction between mana, ley lines, nexuses and
magic? Are ley lines and nexuses static, or do they
shift and flow depending on external influence?
What powers do they possess, and how does
harnessing or acquiring that power affect
civilization? Do they change the environment,
creating mana geodes, or some other mineral
imbued with potent magic? Where are they located
and why? How do people find them? Are they
dense or scarce, and can they be damaged or
destroyed? What legends or historical events are
related to their existence?
Nexuses are not given rules on how to locate
them, because they can be very impactful on a
story arc or adventure, even central. It is up to you,
the GM, to decide when and where a Nexus forms,
as well as what type of Nexus it is. Ultimately, such
a powerful manifestation of the Weave serves to
further the narrative. A good and quick rule of
thumb however, is to have them appear on special
days such as the Holy Day of a Deity, in a location
where at least 4-5 major ley lines coincide or that
is important to that Deity's mythos. Alternatively, it
could be a location where powerful magical events
took place, such as wars, or a place where magic
from another plane is seeping in.
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Tap Check Result

Check Result Outcome

Tap DC - 5 or lower Hard Failure

Tap DC -1 to -4 Failure

Tap DC & Tap DC +1 to +4 Success

Tap DC + 5 and higher Hard Success

Hard Failure. The attempt at seizing control of the flowing

mana fails, and something goes horribly wrong. Roll on the Manaburn. If a creature dies as a result of having six
Backlash table associated with that Ley Line or Nexus. exhaustion levels after tapping into a ley line or a nexus, it
Failure. The attempt at channeling mana fails, but not explodes in an incredible force of raw magic, called
catastrophically so. The creature manages to expel the influx manaburn. A creature that dies this way and everything it is
of mana before it becomes affected by it. No additional effect wearing and carrying, except magic items, are reduced to a
takes place. pile of fine gray dust. The creature can be restored to life only
Success. The attempt at taking over the raw power of by means of a true resurrection or a wish spell (like with a
mana is successful. The creature immediately gains that Ley disintegrate spell ) . In addition, all creatures and objects not
Lines Successful Tap benefits, and rolls on the Beneficial worn or carried by a creature within a certain area around
Effect table associated with that Ley Line or Nexus. One the creature dying of manaburn must make Dexterity saving
minute after successfully tapping into the power of that Ley throws, with a DC as detailed below in the Manaburn table,
Line or Nexus, the creature gains a number of exhaustion depending on the type of source the dying creature tried to
levels as described on the Ley Lines & Nexuses table, tap from. On a successful save, they take force damage as
depending on the type of ley line or nexus it tapped into. detailed in the Manaburn table below, or half as much
Hard Success. The attempt at harnessing the magical damage on a failed save. In the case that the creature dying of
energies is successful, to the highest possible degree. The manaburn also had unexpended spell slots, the force damage
results are the same as those of a normal Success, with the increases by an amount equal to 1d10 times the total added
following modification: Before gaining that ley line's levels of the unexpended spell slots the creature had when it
Successful Tap benefits and rolling on the Beneficial Effect died. Creatures and objects reduced to 0 hit points this way
table associated with that ley line or nexus, the creature can are also disintegrated, similarly to a creature that died of
choose to either gain the resulting benefits for itself, or grant manaburn.
them to another creature it can see within 30 feet of it (no Finally, if a creature dies of manaburn within an area
action required) . Even if the benefits are granted to another affected by a Nexus, roll a d100. On an 80 or higher, the
creature, only the creature that successfully tapped into that Nexus turns into a permanent Nexus Rift.
ley line or nexus gains exhaustion levels. Manaburn
Affected area Dexterity Force
Manaburn around the saving throw damage
Source Type creature DC taken
The power of mana can be addictive to some, and in other
cases a creature might make a last stand, trying to take their Lesser Mana 20 feet 12 5d10
enemies with them. Rare enough, yet not unmentioned Ley Line
throughout history, are cases where someone tried to obtain Moderate 40 feet 14 10d10
too much power from a ley line or a nexus, resulting in their Mana Ley
physical form being disintegrated, and the whole area being Line
devastated by a powerful blast of magical energy. In the wake Greater 60 feet 16 15d10
of such destruction, nexus rifts are formed; areas where Mana Ley
magic is not only unpredictable, but also corrupted, in a Line
sense. Antimagic is a form of spellcraft that has been studied Major Mana 80 feet 18 20d10
to some extent, while the dark energies pouring out of a Ley Line
nexus rift have never been touched, and those who ventured
to such locations due to academic interest or otherwise, Nexus 100 feet 20 25d10
never return.
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 Chapter 2
Ley Lines & Nexuses Descriptions
In this chapter, we provide descriptions of the ley line species
presented in this document, in order of ascending
condensation of mana flux (Lesser, Moderate, Greater,
Major). In addition, we provide descriptions for the most
common types of nexuses found in the material plane, those
called "Prime Nexuses", that take on properties of what has
in recent ages been the standard system of magic, in the
hopes that the knowledge is passed on to promising scholars.
Ley Lines
Lesser Mana Ley Line Beneficial Effects
Successful Tap. You are immediately cured of any non-
magical disease affecting you.
d8 Effect
1 If the next spell you cast affects only one creature and
doesn't have a range of self, it instead targets up to
two creatures of your choice.
2 The range of the next spell you cast is doubled.
3 If the next spell you cast has a material component
worth up to 100 gp, you ignore it.
4 If the next spell you cast deals damage, you can add
your spellcasting ability modifier to one damage roll of
that spell.
5 If the next spell you cast requires you to roll damage,
you can reroll a number of damage dice up to your
spellcasting ability modifier (minimum of 1).
6 If the next spell you cast deals acid, cold, fire,
lightning, or thunder damage, you can change that
damage type to one of the other listed types.
7 If the next spell you cast requires a spell attack roll,
you have advantage on the roll.
8 Choose one of the effects listed above.
Lesser Mana Ley Line Backlash
d8 Effect
1 If the next spell you cast targets only one creature and
doesn't have a range of self, it instead targets up to
two random creatures (GM's choice) within the spell's
range.
2 The range of the next spell you cast is halved.
3 The next spell you cast fails and is lost.
4 If the next spell you cast deals damage, you must
subtract your spellcasting ability modifier from one
damage roll of that spell.
5 If the next spell you cast requires you to roll damage,
treat any 2 or 3 on a damage die as a 1.
6 If the next spell you cast deals acid, cold, fire,
lightning, or thunder damage, you take damage of that
type equal to the spell's level.
7 If the next spell you cast requires a spell attack roll,
you have disadvantage on the roll.
8 Roll twice, ignoring any 8.
Moderate Mana Ley Line Effects
Successful Tap. You immediately gain the benefits of a
lesser restoration spell.
d8 Effect
1 If the next spell you cast targets only one creature and
doesn't have a range of self, it instead targets up to
three creatures of your choice within the spell's range.
2 If the next spell you cast affects an area, double the
area's size.
3 If the next spell you cast has material components
worth up to 500 gp, you ignore it.
4 You gain resistance to either bludgeoning, piercing or
slashing damage (your choice).
5 The next time you cast a spell, you recover 1d6 hit
points per level of the spell.
6 You ignore somatic and verbal components for the
next spell you cast.
7 If you fail a saving throw against a spell or other
magical effect, you can use your reaction to reroll that
saving throw. If you do so, you must use the new roll.
8 Choose one of the effects listed above.
Moderate Mana Ley Line Backlash
d8 Effect
1 If the next spell you cast targets only one creature and
doesn't have a range of self, it instead targets up to
three random creatures (GM's choice) within the
spell's range.
2 If the next spell you cast affects an area, halve the
area's size.
3 The next spell you cast fails and is lost.
4 You gain vulnerability to either bludgeoning, piercing
or slashing damage (your choice).
5 The next time you cast a spell, you take 1d6 force
damage per level of the spell.
6 You can't cast a spell until the start of your next turn.
7 You have disadvantage on the next saving throw you
make against a spell or other magical effect.
8 Roll twice, ignoring any 8.
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 Greater Mana Ley Line Beneficial Effects
Successful Tap. You immediately gain the benefits of a
greater restoration spell.
d8 Effect
1 If the next spell you cast targets only one creature and
doesn't have a range of self, it instead targets up to
four creatures of your choice within the spell's range.
2 If the next spell you cast deals damage, it ignores
resistances to its damage type.
3 If the next spell you cast has material components
worth up to 1,000 gp, you ignore it.
4 You have advantage on saving throws against spells
and other magical effects.
5 You regain one of your expended spell slots of your
choice, up to 3rd level.
6 If the next spell you cast forces a creature to make a
saving throw to resist its effects, one target of the
spell (your choice) has disadvantage on its first saving
throw made against the spell.
7 Treat the next spell you cast as if it were cast with a
spell slot one level higher than the one expended to
cast it.
8 Choose one of the effects listed above.
Greater Mana Ley Line Backlash
d8 Effect
1 If the next spell you cast targets only one creature and
doesn't have a range of self, it instead targets up to
four random creatures (GM's choice) within the spell's
range.
2 If the next spell you cast deals damage, one target
(GM's choice) gains resistance to that damage type.
3 The next spell you cast fails and is lost.
4 You have disadvantage on saving throws against spells
and other magical effects.
5 You lose your highest level spell slot up to 3rd level.
6 You can't cast a spell until the start of your next turn.
7 Treat the next spell you cast as if it were cast with a
spell slot 1 level lower than the one expended to cast
it. If this effect would make the spell's level 0 or lower,
the spell fails and is lost.
8 Roll twice, ignoring any 8.
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Major Mana Ley Line Beneficial Effects
Successful Tap. You immediately gain the benefits of a
short rest.
d8 Effect
1 If the next spell you cast targets only one creature and
doesn't have a range of self, it instead targets up to
five creatures of your choice within the spell's range.
2 If the next spell you cast deals damage, it ignores
resistances and immunities to its damage type.
3 If the next spell you cast has material components, you
ignore them.
4 The casting time of the next spell you cast becomes 1
bonus action.
5 You regain one of your expended spell slots of your
choice, up to 5th level.
6 If the next spell you cast deals damage, its damage is
maximized.
7 Treat the next spell you cast as if it were cast with a
spell slot 2 levels higher than the one expended to
cast it.
8 Choose one of the effects listed above.
Major Mana Ley Line Backlash
d8 Effect
1 If the next spell you cast targets only one creature and
doesn't have a range of self, it instead targets up to
five random creatures (GM's choice) within the spell's
range.
2 If the next spell you cast deals damage, one target
(GM's choice) gains immunity to that damage type.
3 The next spell you cast fails and is lost.
4 The next spell you cast takes effect at the end of your
next turn.
5 You lose your highest level spell slot up to 5th level.
6 If the next spell you cast deals damage, its damage is
minimized.
7 Treat the next spell you cast as if it were cast with a
spell slot two levels lower than the one expended to
cast it. If this effect would make the spell's level 0 or
lower, the spell fails and is lost.
8 Roll twice, ignoring any 8.

Prime Nexuses
The prime nexuses, or those categorized under the schools of
magic, are the most prominent types of nexuses manifesting
on the material plane. Each nexus is unique, affecting the
environment around it in a certain way.
In Kyrmoria, the prime nexuses are those occurring
naturally when many ley lines intersect. A nexus doesn't exist
indefinitely, and disperses once the ley lines empowering its
presence drift apart, but it leaves a very evident mark of its
creation on the world around it.
Divination and locating Nexuses. Nexuses are magical
singularities; finite physical space occupied by an infinitely
dense amount of mana. Therefore, all sorts of weird
phenomena occur around them. Nexuses are impervious to
detection through divination magic or other similar means,
and can only be located via the tracking of ley lines, or due to
the consequences they inflict on the world.
Antimagic and Nexuses. A nexus is immune to any
antimagic, such as an antimagic field, and such spells cast
within the area affected by a nexus simply fail. There are
rumors of particular uses of the disjunction spell, however,
that can interfere with a nexus, but none have proved brave
enough to confirm them.
Abjuration Nexus
Within the area affected by an Abjuration Nexus, the
following regional effects take place:
An abjuration spell cast within the affected area is treated
as if it were cast with a spell slot one level higher than the
one expended to cast it.
All creatures within the affected area have advantage on
saving throws against spell and other magical effects, and
are under the effects of a mind blank spell.
Any spellcasting ability check a creature makes when
casting a dispel magic or counterspell spell within the
affected area automatically succeeds.
Abjuration Nexus Beneficial Effects
d8 Effect
1 You gain resistance to force damage. This effect is
permanent.
2 You gain resistance to damage from spells for the next
24 hours.
3 You gain a permanent +1 bonus to saving throws
against spells and other magical effects.
4 You are suffused with abjuration magic. You can't be
perceived by magical scrying sensors, while the space
you occupy appears as if you weren't there to them.
This effect is permanent.
5 You have advantage on any spellcasting ability check
you make when casting counterspell or dispel magic.
This effect is permanent.
6 For the next 24 hours, unless you wish to be affected,
you are immune to spells of 6th level or lower.
Abjuration Nexus Backlash
d8 Effect
1 You gain vulnerability to force damage. This effect is
permanent.
2 You gain vulnerability to damage from spells for the
next 24 hours.
3 You suffer a permanent -1 penalty to saving throws
against spells and other magical effects.
4 You have disadvantage on saving throws against spells
and magical effects that try to discern your location.
This effect is permanent.
5 For the next 24 hours, an antimagic field extends out
to a 30 foot radius around you.
6 The abjuration magic blocks your spellcasting abilities.
You become unable to cast spells or expend spell slots
for the next week.
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 Conjuration Nexus
Within the area affected by a Conjuration Nexus, the
following regional effects take place:
A conjuration spell cast within the affected area is treated
as if it were cast with a spell slot one level higher than the
one expended to cast it.
Conjuration spells that summon creatures within the
affected area, summon twice the normal amount of
creatures. In addition, a gate or teleportation circle spell
cast within the affected area becomes permanent
immediately and cannot be dispelled except by a dispel
magic spell cast at 9th level.
When a creature teleports within the affected area, it must
roll a d100. On a roll of 90-99, the creature is teleported in
a random location within the affected area instead of its
intended destination. On a roll of 100, the creature is
teleported to a random plane of existence. The GM
determines both the random location and the random
plane of existence.
Conjuration Nexus Beneficial Effects
d8 Effect
1 You are immune to any environmental effects of
planes of existence other than your home plane. This
effect is permanent.
2 You can cast planar ally once without expending a spell
slot, and if the service you require is aligned with the
summoned creature's ethos, the payment is always
waived. You can't do so again until you finish a long
rest. Intelligence is your spellcasting ability for this
spell. This effect is permanent.
3 You can cast misty step twice without expending a
spell slot. You can't do so again until you finish a short
or long rest. Intelligence is your spellcasting ability for
this spell. This effect is permanent.
4 You can cast magnificent mansion once without
expending a spell slot or material components. You
can't do so again until you finish a long rest.
Intelligence is your spellcasting ability for this spell.
This effect is permanent.
5 Within the next 24 hours, you can cast maze once
without expending a spell slot. Intelligence is your
spellcasting ability for this spell.
6 You can cast teleport twice without expending a spell
slot. You can't do so again until you finish a long rest.
Intelligence is your spellcasting ability for this spell.
This effect is permanent.
3 You always know the location of the nearest town,
4 You gain the benefits of a foresight spell for 24 hours.
5 You always know when you hear a lie. This effect is
6 When you roll a d20 for an attack roll, ability check or
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Conjuration Nexus Backlash
d8 Effect
1 You have disadvantage on ability checks and saving
throws to resist environmental effects of planes of
existence other than your home plane. This effect is
permanent.
2 For the next month, there is a 50% chance every 24
hours that when a random creature (GM's choice)
casts the find familiar spell, you are summoned as the
familiar and return to the location you were before
being summoned after completing 1 task appointed to
you by the creature that summoned you. You can't be
summoned this way more than once every 24 hours.
3 Whenever you teleport by any means, roll a d20. On a
roll of 5 or lower, you don't teleport. This effect is
permanent.
4 The spellbook of a very powerful mage appears in your
hands. The original owner of the spellbook seeks to
retrieve it and will hunt you down.
5 You are subjected to the effects of a maze spell that
has a duration of 24 hours.
6 You are teleported to a random plane of existence.
Divination Nexus
Within the area affected by a Divination Nexus, the following
regional effects take place:
A divination spell cast within the affected area is treated
as if it were cast with a spell slot one level higher than the
one expended to cast it.
Creatures within the affected area cannot lie, and can
communicate telepathically among themselves
disregarding the distance between them, as if by a
telepathy spell.
Once per long rest, when a creature sleeps within the
affected area, it receives the benefits of a commune spell.
The higher power answering the creature's questions
corresponds to the creature's alignment, but the GM
decides what the higher power is.
Divination Nexus Beneficial Effects
d8 Effect
1 You are under the effects of a tongues spell. This
effect is permanent.
2 You gain knowledge of the exact location of one
creature or object of your choice, regardless of any
protection the creature might have against divination
magic or magical scrying sensors.
village or city. This effect is permanent.
permanent.
saving throw, you can treat the roll as a 20. You can do
so three times within the next 24 hours.
Divination Nexus Backlash
d8 Effect
1 You forget all languages you know, except your native
one. This effect is permanent.
2 A random creature that knows you and is hostile to
you gains knowledge of your exact location, regardless
of any protection you might have against divination
magic or magical scrying sensors.
3 You automatically fail all Wisdom (Survivals) checks
made to find locations, unless you have a map to guide
you. This effect is permanent.
4 You have disadvantage on attack rolls, ability checks
and saving throws for the next 24 hours.
5 You automatically fail all Wisdom (Insight) checks
made to discern lies. This effect is permanent.
6 When you roll a d20 for an attack roll, ability check or
saving throw, the roll is treated as a 1. This can happen
up to three times to you within the next 24 hours
(GM's choice).
Enchantment Nexus
Within the area affected by an Enchantment Nexus, the
following regional effects take place:
An enchantment spell cast within the affected area is
treated as if it were cast with a spell slot one level higher
than the one expended to cast it.
A creature that spends more than 1 hour within the
affected area must make a DC 20 Intelligence saving
throw. On a failed save, the creature begins experiencing
vivid visions of various important moments in their lives,
some altered in weird ways the GM determines. An
affected creature can repeat the saving throw at the start
of each subsequent hour it spends within the affected
area, ending the effect on itself on a success.
When a creature dreams within the affected area, its
dreams blend with the dreams of other creatures in the
same area. The GM determines the outcome of this
strange mixture, but creatures that share dreams can read
each other's thoughts and feel each other's emotions for
the duration of the shared dreams.
Evocation Nexus
Within the area affected by an Evocation Nexus, the following
regional effects take place:
Enchantment Nexus Beneficial Effects
d8 Effect
1 You gain resistance to psychic damage. This effect is
permanent.
2 Choose a creature you can see. You can modify the
target's memories, as if you had cast a 9th-level modify
memory spell with a spell save DC of 20.
3 Your mind is permanently altered by the Nexus's
magic. Whenever you succeed on a saving throw
against an enchantment spell cast by a creature, that
creature must succeed on a DC 20 Wisdom saving
throw or be subjected to the effects of a confusion
spell until the end of its next turn.
4 You can cast charm person at will without expending a
spell slot. Intelligence is your spellcasting ability for
this spell. This effect is permanent.
5 You can cast dominate monster once without
expending a spell slot. You can't do so again until you
finish a long rest. Intelligence is your spellcasting
ability for this spell. This effect is permanent.
6 You are immune to effects that would sense or read
your emotions and you can't be charmed. This effect is
permanent.
Enchantment Nexus Backlash
d8 Effect
1 You gain vulnerability to psychic damage. This effect is
permanent.
2 When you leave the area affected by the nexus, you
lose all memories of the time you spent within it, and
those memories can't be restored by any means.
3 Whenever you suffer a critical hit, you are also
subjected to the effects of a confusion spell until the
end of your next turn. This effect is permanent.
4 You have disadvantage on saving throws against being
charmed. This effect is permanent.
5 You are subjected to a feeblemind spell with a spell
save DC of 20. If you fail the saving throw of the spell,
its effects can't be ended by greater restoration, heal,
or wish.
6 You begin to regard a random creature you can see as
a precious ally to be protected at all costs. This effect
is permanent.
An evocation spell cast within the affected area is treated
as if it were cast with a spell slot one level higher than the
one expended to cast it.
The damage and healing of evocation spells cast within
the affected area are maximized.
When a creature within the affected area is subject to the
effects of an evocation spell, all other creatures within 10
feet of the affected creature are also affected by that spell,
provided that they are also within the affected area. This
effect is not cumulative. In addition, the range of evocation
spells within the affected area is doubled.
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Evocation Nexus Beneficial Effects
d8 Effect
1 You gain resistance to your choice of acid, cold, fire,
lightning or thunder damage. This effect is permanent.
2 You are infused with empowering elemental energies.
For the next 24 hours, you have resistance to the
damage of evocation spells.
3 You have advantage on saving throws against the
effects of extreme weather conditions, such as
extreme cold. This effect is permanent.
4 Choose one of the following damage types: acid, cold,
fire, lightning or thunder. Your weapon attacks deal an
extra 2d8 damage of the chosen type. This effect is
permanent.
5 You can cast forcecage once without expending a spell
slot or material components. You regain the ability to
do so when you finish a long rest. Intelligence is your
spellcasting ability for this spell. This effect is
permanent.
6 Within the next 24 hours, you can cast mass heal or
meteor swarm (your choice) once without expending a
spell slot. Intelligence is your spellcasting ability for
the spell you choose to cast.
Evocation Nexus Backlash
d8 Effect
1 You gain vulnerability to a random type of damage
between acid, cold, fire, lightning or thunder. This
effect is permanent.
2 You become a beacon that attracts elemental energies.
For the next 24 hours, you have vulnerability to the
damage of evocation spells.
3 You have disadvantage on saving against the effects of
extreme weather conditions, such as extreme cold.
This effect is permanent.
4 Your GM chooses one of the following damage types:
acid, cold, fire, lightning or thunder. Whenever you
take damage of the chosen type, you take an extra d8
damage of that type. This effect is permanent.
5 A prismatic ray spell with a spell save DC of 20 targets
each creature within 60 feet of you.
6 Your body becomes charged with evocation magic. At
the beginning of each hour for the next 24 hours, the
energy is discharged, and you cast a 9th-level fireball
spell with a spell save DC of 20 centered on yourself.
The damage of the spell ignores resistances and
immunities to fire damage.
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Illusion Nexus
Within the area affected by an Illusion Nexus, the following
regional effects take place:
An illusion spell cast within the affected area is treated as
if it were cast with a spell slot one level higher than the
one expended to cast it.
Illusory creatures and objects created by illusion spells
within the area become real for 24 hours, after which they
disappear into thin air. Illusory creatures act according to
the nature of the original creature they are based off of, or
as the GM decides. These illusions can only be dispelled
by a dispel magic spell cast at 9th level.
When a creature within the affected area succeeds on a
saving throw against an illusion spell, the successful save
is treated as a failed save instead. In addition, when a
creature within the affected area fails a saving throw
against an illusion spell, the failed save is treated as a
successful save instead. These two effects are not
cumulative.
Illusion Nexus Beneficial Effects
d6 Effect
1 You can cast disguise self at will without expending a
spell slot. Intelligence is your spellcasting ability for
this spell. This effect is permanent.
2 You have advantage on ability checks and saving
throws you make to discern, see through or resist
illusions. This effect is permanent.
3 While completely in an area of dim light or darkness,
you can become invisible as an action. You remain
invisible until you take any action. This effect is
permanent.
4 You can cast greater invisibility once without
expending a spell slot. You can't do so again until you
finish a long rest. Intelligence is your spellcasting
ability for this spell. This effect is permanent.
5 You can maintain your concentration on up to two
illusion spells simultaneously. This effect is permanent.
6 Whenever a creature succeeds on a saving throw
against an illusion spell you cast, you can use your
reaction to treat the creature's successful save as a
failed save instead. You can do so three times, and you
regain the ability to do so again when you finish a long
rest. This effect is permanent.
Illusion Nexus Backlash
d6 Effect
1 Every day, a random minor illusory effect such as a
change in eye color manifests on you. To see through
the illusion, a creature can use its action to inspect
your appearance and must succeed on a DC 20
Intelligence (Investigation) check. This effect is
permanent.
2 You have disadvantage on ability checks and saving
throws you make to discern, see through or resist
illusions. This effect is permanent.
3 While completely in an area of dim light or darkness,
you shed bright light in a 5-foot radius around you.
This effect is permanent.
4 You can't become invisible by any means. This effect is
permanent.
5 You have disadvantage on Constitution saving throws
that you make to maintain your concentration on
illusion spells. This effect is permanent.
6 You believe everything that surrounds you is an
illusion. This effect lasts for 1 month, and cannot be
dispelled by any means.
Necromancy Nexus
Within the area affected by a Necromancy Nexus, the
following regional effects take place:
A necromancy spell cast within the affected area is treated
as if it were cast with a spell slot one level higher than the
one expended to cast it.
Spells and other magical effects that create or summon
undead creatures (such as the create undead spell) within
the affected area create or summon twice the normal
amount. In addition, an undead creature within the
affected area is immune to effects that turn undead.
Furthermore, if an undead creature within the area takes
damage that reduces to 0 hit points, it drops to 1 hit point
instead, unless the damage is radiant or from a critical hit.
If a spell is cast within the affected area to restore a
creature to life (such as the revivify spell) and the spell has
material components, the material components are
ignored.
Necromancy Nexus Beneficial Effects
d6 Effect
1 You gain resistance to necrotic damage. This effect is
permanent.
2 When you gain this benefit, choose an object in your
possession. The first time you die within the next year,
you are instantly brought back to life in a new body
identical to your old one, as though you were the
target of a true resurrection spell. The new body
appears within 10 feet of the object chosen when you
got this benefit.
3 You can cast finger of death once without expending a
spell slot. You can't do so again until you finish a long
rest. Charisma is your spellcasting ability for this spell.
This effect is permanent.
4 You know the exact location of all undead creatures
within 100 feet of you while you are conscious. This
effect is permanent.
5 Whenever you deal necrotic damage to a creature, that
creature must succeed a Constitution saving throw
with a DC equal to half the necrotic damage it took, or
its hit point maximum is permanently reduced by an
amount equal to half the necrotic damage it took. This
effect is permanent.
6 Uncanny words echo in your mind. You learn the
secrets required to achieve lichdom.
Necromancy Nexus Backlash
d6 Effect
1 You gain vulnerability to necrotic damage. This effect
is permanent.
2 Whenever you are reduced to 0 hit points, your soul
leaves your body, and you can't be brought back to life
except through a true resurrection or wish spell. This
effect is permanent.
3 Necrotic energy erupts from within you. All creatures
within 100 feet of your current location take 100
necrotic damage, ignoring any resistances or
immunities they might have to necrotic damage.
4 All undead creatures within 100 feet of you know your
exact location. This effect is permanent.
5 For the next 24 hours, whenever you take necrotic
damage you must succeed on a Constitution saving
throw with a DC equal to half the necrotic damage you
took, or your hit point maximum is permanently
reduced by an amount equal to half the necrotic
damage you took.
6 Your soul leaves your body, and enters the phylactery
of a random lich. As a result, the lich's soul returns
back to it and the lich is restored to life, while your
soul remains trapped within its former phylactery.
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 Transmutation Nexus
Within the area affected by a Transmutation Nexus, the
following regional effects take place:
A transmutation spell cast within the affected area is
treated as if it were cast with a spell slot one level higher
than the one expended to cast it.
The duration of all transmutation spells cast within the
affected area is doubled.
When a creature or group of creatures leaves the affected
area after spending at least 1 day within it, the GM
decides an appropriate time change or rolls a d20. The
result of the roll times the number of days the creature or
group of creatures has stayed within the affected area, is
the time that has passed outside the affected area, but the
time the creature or group of creatures leaving has
experienced is the same as the time they spent within the
affected area.
Transmutation Nexus Beneficial Effects
d6 Effect
1 You can temper with time. You can touch a creature
and permanently increase or reduce its age by 2d10
years, potentially extending the creature's
lifespan,causing it to die from old age, or turning it
into an infant. You can't do so again until a year has
passed. This effect is permanent.
2 Unless you wish to be affected, you are immune to
spells and magical effects that would alter your form.
This effect is permanent.
3 You gain a racial trait of your choice from a race of
your choice. You can't choose a racial trait that
increases one or more of your ability scores. This
effect is permanent.
4 You can cast telekinesis twice without expending a
spell slot. You can't do so again until you finish a long
rest. Intelligence is your spellcasting ability for this
spell. This effect is permanent.
5 Within the next 24 hours, you can cast time stop once
without expending a spell slot. Intelligence is your
spellcasting ability for this spell.
6 You can cast true polymorph once without expending
a spell slot or material components. You can't do so
again until you finish a long rest. Intelligence is your
spellcasting ability for this spell. This effect is
permanent.
world interacts with them, and the same can be
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Transmutation Nexus Backlash
d6 Effect
1 Roll a d20. On a roll of 10 or lower, your age
permanently increases by 2d10 years. On a roll of 11
or higher, your age is permanently reduced by 2d10
years. These changes can potentially extend your
lifespan, cause you to die from old age or turn you into
an infant. This effect is permanent.
2 You have disadvantage on saving throws against spells
and magical effects that would alter your form. This
effect is permanent.
3 You lose a random racial trait. You can't lose a racial
trait that would reduce one or more of your ability
scores. This effect is permanent.
4 Gravity is permanently altered for you. Standing up
from being prone costs an amount of movement equal
to your speed, instead of equal to half your speed.
5 The area of the Nexus is subjected to a reverse gravity
spell with a spell save DC of 20 for the next hour.
6 You are transformed into a sheep as if by a polymorph
spell, but you do not revert back to your normal form if
you drop to 0 hit points. This effect cannot be
dispelled by any means and lasts for 1 month, after
which you revert back to your normal form.
Optional Rule: Nexus-Themed Ley
Lines
Understandably, the benefits and drawbacks of
tapping into the power of a nexus might be too
much for certain adventurers to handle at their
current level of power and expertise. If you want to
provide them a glimpse, or even for further
narrative purposes, you can transfer some of the
passive effects taking place in areas affected by a
nexus, and apply them to the area affected by a ley
line.
Perhaps, a ley line has been affected by a planar
portal opened near it, and now the area affected by
the ley line takes on the properties of an area
affected by a Conjuration Nexus. Or, perhaps, a
terrible necromantic ritual took place in a site near
a ley line, and now it functions similarly to a
Necromancy Nexus.
Nexuses are there to embody the inherent and
primal power of magic all around the world, so it is
natural that as they interact with the world, the
said for ley lines. Using this optional rule, you can
even make a Lesser Mana Ley Line feel unique and
serve powerful storytelling purposes.
 Chapter 3
Character Options
In this chapter, we present character options for adventures
in Kyrmoria as well as in worlds that have ley lines and
nexuses. These options are represented by the Nexusborn
race, Manascarred background and accompanying feats, as
well as the new system of Ley Powers.
Additional options recommended are the Weaveknight
class and the Circle of Mana Druidic Circle, the Way of the
Weave Monastic Tradition and the Universalist Arcane
Tradition, all found in the Masters of Arcana document.
Race: Nexusborn
When a nexus of magic manifests on a plane, it influences its
surroundings, changing both the landscape and the creatures
that frequent it. Nexusborn are the result of such influence;
elemental spirits that were given sentience and a physical
constitution due to the energies of a nexus. These creatures
are a mystery, and are often the topic of hot conversation
between scholars debating the claim that magic in itself has
will, manifesting through the nexusborn.
Nexusborn take many shapes and forms, but mostly
resemble typical humanoids. Their unique physicality is
evident, as their skin often pulses with magical energy and
has unusually colored hues and markings, while their eyes
shine with the glow of mana. Naturally attuned to magic,
many nexusborn choose to embrace the career of a
promising spellcrafter, while others drawn to the simplicity of
common mortal lives choose more mundane professions.
Nevertheless, all nexusborn try to eventually answer the
riddle behind their existence, forging relationships and bonds
along the way.
spellcasting ability for these spells when you cast them with
Creature Type. You are an Elemental.
Size. You are Medium or Small. You choose the size when
you select this race.
Speed. Your walking speed is 30 feet.
Manavision. You can see in dim light within 60 feet of you
as if it were bright light and in darkness as if it were dim
light. Your ties to the natural magic of the world make your
darkvision unusual: everything you see in darkness is in
shades of blue and green.
Elemental Nature. You don't need to eat, drink or breathe.
Magical Affinity. You gain proficiency with the Arcana skill.
In addition, you can use your Constitution modifier, instead of
Intelligence modifier, when making an Arcana check to
physically interact with magic or to manipulate magic in any
sort of active way.
Nexusborn Magic. When you finish a long rest, you can
synchronize yourself with one of the schools of magic. While
synchronized with a school of magic, you have advantage on
saving throws against spells of that school.
In addition, while synchronized with a school of magic, you
know one cantrip from that school. Starting at 3rd level and
again at 5th level, you also gain access to spells from the
school of magic you are currently synchronized with, and you
can cast each of these spells with this trait. Spells you cast
with this trait do not require material components, unless the
spell consumes them. Once you cast one of the spells that
become available to you at 3rd or 5th level with this trait, you
can't cast that spell with this trait again until you finish a long
rest. You can also cast either of those spells using any spell
slots you have of the appropriate level.
Constitution, Intelligence, Wisdom or Charisma is your

this trait (choose when you select this race) . The cantrip and

spells you gain from this trait depending on the school of

magic you're currently synchronized with are detailed on the

Nexusborn Magic table below.

Nexusborn Magic

Spell gained at Spell gained at

School Cantrip 3rd level 5th level

Abjuration resistance sanctuary          warding bond

Conjuration mage hand floating disk misty step

Divination guidance detect magic see invisibility

Enchantment vicious
mockery
charm person suggestion

Evocation arcane bolt faerie fire shatter

Illusion minor illusion silent image invisibility

Necromancy spare the dying inflict wounds blindness/deafness

Transmutation prestidigitation longstrider enhance ability

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 Background: Manascarred
When you were born, or at some point in your life, the raw
magic of the land influenced your very being through a
dramatic event, and left you with a mark. After that, you 've
found yourself having a unique connection with mana, the
building blocks of magic, and you 've set out to learn more
about that connection.
In Kyrmoria, the ley lines running inside the earth and the
Nexuses that manifest at their interconnecting points often
exert enough influence for someone close to them to
manifest some sort of mark. These extraordinary individuals,
who are often looked at with awe or fear, are called
Manascarred. Some choose to live quiet lives, while others
are approached by organizations that show interest in them,
but they are nonetheless unique in the world.
Skill Proficiencies: Arcana, plus one from among History,
Investigation, Nature and Survival
Languages: Two of your choice
Equipment. A memento of the event that marked you (at
the GM's discretion) , a set of common clothes, and a pouch
containing 10 gp
Feature: Ley-Touched
You gain the Ley-Touched feat (presented later in this
document) .
In addition, work with your GM to establish connections
with one organization in your world that studies Ley Lines
and Nexuses. Members of that organization will provide you
free, modest lodging and food at any of their establishments.
In Kyrmoria, two such organizations are:
The Acolytes of the Veil, historians, lore-keepers and
guardians of wild, natural magic. Their base of operations
is in the Prismatic Mountains, but they have other
settlements and agents throughout the land.
The Cabal, an illegal organization of mages running the
underground citadel of Dhen Rahzeem and profiting from
its vast black market as well as mana geode trade with the
Kyrmorian Republic and the flying cities of the Shifting
Barrens.
Manascarred Personality Traits
d6 Personality Trait
1 The scar is a curse, and I won't rest until it's lifted.
2 I bear my scar with pride because it made me who I am
today.
3 I believe I've been blessed with a great destiny.
4 I want to seek out and connect with others sharing
marks of the mana.
5 I am not a monster regardless of how people see me,
and I will prove it.
6 I will harness this gift and acquire great power.
Manascar Event. When you make your character, consider
what event left the magical scar on you. The Manascar Event
table below provides suggestions on determining how you
came to acquire such a mark. In addition, work with your GM
to determine what the mark looks like; your eyes might shed
a soft spectral glow, weird markings may have manifested on
your body, or the mark could even take the form of an actual
unearthly looking scar.
Manascar Event
d6 Event
1 You were born at the same moment a nexus
manifested.
2 You were struck by a Ley Line's essence when it was
shifting.
3 The residual magic of a Nexus marked you when you
wandered too closely.
4 You once tried to tap into a ley line unsuccessfully, and
it left you with a Manascar.
5 You were experimented upon by an organization
looking to produce super soldiers.
6 You survived a manaburn explosion.

Building a Manascarred Character

Manascarred characters are typically spellcasters, finding
that their innate connection with the magic of the land favors
the path of a druid, sorcerer, warlock, weaveknight or wizard,
regardless of specialization. Bards and rangers also find this
connection enhancing their arsenal, while a lot of clerics and
paladins view the mark as a blessing from a deity or other
higher power. Additionally, barbarians, fighters, monks and
rogues often find that being marked by mana can enhance
their physical capabilities, allowing them to perform unique
tasks none of their peers are able to.
Suggested Characteristics. To have a mark left on you by
the mana has various benefits and drawbacks. You could
have experienced people treating you favorably and
embracing you, or you could have been discriminated against
due to fear and uncertainty, making you reluctant to connect
with others. The Manascarred Personality Traits table
suggests traits you might adopt for your character.

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Ley-Touched
Prerequisite: Spellcasting or Pact Magic feature, Nexusborn
race or Manascarred Background
You 've studied the natural magic of the world and learnt of
ways to harness it, or you might have come into contact with
a ley line or nexus, an event that altered your very being.
When you gain this feat, you become attuned to a Lesser
Mana Ley Line. This attunement does not count against the
number of items you can attune to at a time, and it doesn't
end by you being more than 100 feet away from the ley line,
or if another creature attunes to the same ley line. You can
only be attuned to one ley line at a time, and if you attune to a
new one, the attunement with the previous one ends.
While attuned to a ley line, you always know the closest
direction towards its location as long as you 're on the same
plane of existence as it. Over a short rest, you can attune to
another Lesser Mana Ley Line while you are within the area
affected by it.
Lesser Ley Powers. You learn two lesser ley powers of
your choice from the ones presented in this document.
Whenever you finish a long rest, you can replace a ley power
you learned from this feat with another Lesser Ley Power
from the list above.
Ley Power DC. If a ley power you learn from this feat or
any feat that has this feat as a prerequisite requires a saving
throw, the save’s DC equals 8 + your proficiency bonus + your
Constitution, Intelligence, Wisdom or Charisma modifier
(your choice when you gain this feat) .
Mana Points. You gain a number of mana points equal to
your proficiency bonus, representing your prowess over ley
magic and your innate connection with the land. You can
never have more mana points than your proficiency bonus,
unless you gain extra mana points from feats that have this
feat as a prerequisite. You can use these points only with the
ley powers you gain from this feat and with any ley powers
you gain from feats that have this feat as a prerequisite. You
regain all spent mana points when you finish a long rest. In
addition, once per day when you finish a short rest within the
area affected by a ley line you are attuned to, you can choose
to regain spent mana points up to your proficiency bonus.
Mana Limit. You can spend up to 2 mana points on a ley
power at a time.
Ley Powers
Ley powers and by extent, these feats, create a
system of pseudo-class features. They are meant to
present new character options for ley-themed
worlds and campaigns, easily re-flavored to other
types of powers.
Ley powers do have combat applications, but in
no way replace the progression granted to a
character by their class features or otherwise.
When you pick out your ley powers, choose ones
you feel will enhance the experience of roleplaying
your character and think on how your character has
been influenced or potentially scarred by the
natural magic of the world.
power at a time.
Ley Adept
Prerequisite: 4th level, Ley-Touched feat
You 've focused on harnessing the power of ley lines,
improving your powers. You can now attune to Lesser and
Moderate Mana Ley Lines, following the same rules
regarding Moderate Mana Ley Lines as those for Lesser
Mana Ley Lines described in the Ley-Touched feat.
Ability Score Increase. Increase your Constitution,
Intelligence, Wisdom or Charisma score by 1, to a maximum
of 20.
Moderate Ley Powers. You learn one Moderate Ley
Power of your choice from the ones presented in this
document. Whenever you finish a long rest, you can replace
the ley power you learned from this feat with another
Moderate Ley Power from the list above.
Mana Points. You gain two mana points, which you add to
the points you have from the Ley-Touched feat.
Mana Limit. You can spend up to 4 mana points on a ley
power at a time.
Ley Expert
Prerequisite: 8th level, Ley-Touched and Ley Adept feats
You 've become an expert on utilizing ley magic. You can
now attune to Lesser, Moderate or Greater Mana Ley Lines,
following the same rules regarding Greater Mana Ley Lines
as those for Lesser Mana Ley Lines described in the Ley-
Touched feat.
Ability Score Increase. Increase your Constitution,
Intelligence, Wisdom or Charisma score by 1, to a maximum
of 20.
Greater Ley Powers. You learn one Greater Ley Power of
your choice from the ones presented in this document.
Whenever you finish along rest, you can replace the ley
power you learned from this feat with another Greater Ley
Power from the list above.
Mana Points. You gain two mana points, which you add to
the points you have from the Ley-Touched feat.
Mana Limit. You can spend up to 6 mana points on a ley
power at a time.
Ley Master
Prerequisite: 12th level, Ley-Touched, Ley Adept and Ley
Expert feats
You 've mastered the art of attuning and drawing power
from ley lines. You can now attune to Lesser, Moderate,
Greater or Major Mana Ley Lines, following the same rules
regarding Major Mana Ley Lines as those for Lesser Mana
Ley Lines described in the Ley-Touched feat.
Ability Score Increase. . Increase your Constitution,
Intelligence, Wisdom or Charisma score by 1, to a maximum
of 20.
Major Ley Powers. You learn one Major Ley Power of
your choice from the ones presented in this document.
Whenever you finish a long rest, you can replace the ley
power you learned from this feat with another Major Ley
Power from the list above.
Mana Points. You gain two mana points, which you add to
the points you have from the Ley-Touched feat.
Mana Limit. You can spend up to 8 mana points on a ley
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Ley Powers
Wondrous even among the most studied of spellcasters and
scholars is the ability of some individuals to produce magic,
without speaking any words of power, making gestures, or
using peculiar components, simply through their innate
connection with the world. Such powers are highly sought
after in Kyrmoria, and often place great interest on a person
able to wield them.
Ley Powers and Standard Magic. Ley powers aren't
magic, explicitly, but operate in a similar manner. Ley powers
do not require verbal, somatic or material components, and
can't be countered by counterspell or similar spells and
effects. However, ley powers can't be used while in an
antimagic field or a similar zone of anti-magic or dead magic
that does not allow creatures to cast spells. If a ley power is
active while the creature that's producing it enters such an
area, the ley power immediately ends.
Mana Points. Each ley power has a minimum mana point
cost. To use a ley power, you must expend a number of mana
points at least equal to that ley power's minimum mana point
cost. You can also spend more mana points on a ley power,
depending on your Mana Limit detailed in the Ley-Touched
feat and feats that have it as a prerequisite.
Mana and Spell Slots. You can expend spell slots, instead
of mana points, to use a ley powers you know. To do so, you
must expend a slot with a level at least equal to that ley
power's minimum mana point cost. Similarly to using mana
points, when you expend a spell slot with a level higher than
that ley power's minimum mana point cost to use a ley power,
but the slot's level can't be higher than your Mana Limit.
When you use a ley power by expending a spell slot with a
level higher than that ley power's minimum mana point cost,
treat the ley power's effect as if you had spent 1 more mana
point to use it for each slot level above that ley power's
minimum mana point cost.
Concentration. Some ley powers require you to
concentrate on them for their duration, as if you were
concentrating on a spell.
Equivalent Spell Level. A ley power that requires you to
concentrate on it can be dispelled by a dispel magic spell, or
other similar effects. In this occasion, treat the ley power as a
spell with a level equal to the mana points or slot level you
expended to use it.
Ley Power List
Lesser Ley Powers
below:
empowered ley tap
ley pulse
Greater Ley Powers
ley powered movement
lock/unlock ley
Additional Mana
mana barrier
Point Cost Additional Property
ley sense
mana charge
1 The weapon gains the Reach property.
mana awareness
Major Ley Powers
Moderate Ley
Powers aether fire
ley teleportation
2 The weapon's damage increases to
conjure mana weapon
ley healing
ley shock
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Ley Power Descriptions
The ley powers are presented in alphabetical order.
Aether Fire
major ley power
Minimum Slot Level: 8th
Minimum Mana Point Cost: 8
Concentration: No
As an action, you summon flames made out of pure mana.
When you use this ley power, you can manifest the aether
flames in one of two ways:
Condensed. You condense the aether flames. Choose one
creature you can see within 60 feet of you. The target
must make a Constitution saving throw. The target takes
8d10 force damage on a failed save, or half as much
damage on a successful one.
Unleashed. You unleash the aether flames in a wide area.
Each creature in a 20-foot-radius, 60-foot-high cylinder
centered on a point of your choice that you can see within
60 feet of you must make a Constitution saving throw. A
creature takes 4d10 force damage on a failed save, or half
as much damage on a successful one.
In addition, any spell or magical effect of 4th level or lower
on a creature that fails its saving throw to resist the effects of
this ley power ends.
Conjure Mana Weapon
moderate ley power
Minimum Slot Level: 2nd
Minimum Mana Point Cost: 2
Concentration: Yes
As a bonus action, you create a weapon of pure mana in
your hand. This magic weapon lasts for 1 hour or until you
lose concentration on this ley power. It counts as a simple
melee weapon with which you are proficient. It deals 1d10
force damage on a hit and has the finesse, light, and thrown
properties (range 20/60).
If you drop the weapon or throw it, it dissipates at the end
of the turn. Thereafter, while you're concentrating on this ley
power, you can use a bonus action to cause the weapon to
reappear in your hand.
When you create the weapon, you can add one additional
property to the weapon by spending additional mana points,
as detailed in the Mana Weapon Additional Properties table
Mana Weapon Additional Properties
2 The weapon deals double damage to
objects and structures.
2d10.
4 The weapon's damage increases to
3d10.
Empowered Ley Tap Ley Sense
lesser ley power lesser ley power
Minimum Slot Level: 1st Minimum Slot Level: 2nd
Minimum Mana Point Cost: 1 Minimum Mana Point Cost: 2
Concentration: No Concentration: Yes
When you make a Tap check to tap into the power of a ley As an action on your turn, you focus your senses,
line you 're attuned to, but before the GM determines the connecting with the magic deep beneath the earth. For 1
outcome, you can increase the total by an amount equal to minute per mana point spent, you gain tremorsense out to a
half the number of mana points spent (rounded up) . range of 30 feet.
If you use this ley power while in an area affected by a ley
Ley Healing line you're attuned to, your tremorsense extends to the entire
moderate ley power area affected by the ley line, up to a 300-foot radius around
Minimum Slot Level: 2nd you.
Minimum Mana Point Cost: 2 Ley Shock
Concentration: No moderate ley power
As an action, you can channel mana to produce one of the Minimum Slot Level: 2nd
following healing effects of your choice on a creature you Minimum Mana Point Cost: 2
touch: Concentration: No
Invigorate. The target regains a number of hit points As an action, you can unleash a powerful shock, targeting a
equal to 1d10 per mana point spent. number of creatures you can see within 30 feet of you equal
Restore. You end either one disease or one condition to half the number of mana points spent (rounded down). A
afflicting the target. The condition can be blinded, target must succeed on a Constitution saving throw or
deafened, paralyzed, or poisoned. You can end one become stunned until the end of its next turn.
additional disease or condition per two mana points If you use this ley power while in an area affected by a ley
spent. line you're attuned to, a target has disadvantage on its saving
Revitalize. You reduce the target's exhaustion level by one throws to resist the effects of this ley power.
per two mana points spent.
Ley Powered Movement Lock / Unlock Ley
lesser ley power greater ley power
Minimum Slot Level: 1st Minimum Slot Level: 1st
Minimum Mana Point Cost: 1 Minimum Mana Point Cost: 1
Concentration: No Concentration: No
When you move, you can increase your speed by 10 feet As an action while you're in the area affected by a ley line
per mana point spent. This increase lasts until the end of you're attuned to, you can lock the ley line for a number of
your next turn. days equal to the amount of mana points spent, or unlock it if
Alternatively, when you make a high or long jump, you can it's already locked. If you lock the ley line, it becomes
extend the distance of the jump by 10 feet per mana point unlocked and returns to normal after the aforementioned
spent. This extra distance doesn't cost you extra movement. duration.
While a ley line is locked, no creature can tap into its power
Ley Pulse by making a Tap check or in any other way. In addition, the
lesser ley power attunement of all creatures attuned to the ley line ends, and
creatures can't attune to that ley line again until it's unlocked.
Minimum Slot Level: 1st If you try to unlock a ley line that's locked by a creature
Minimum Mana Point Cost: 1 other than you, you must make an ability check using your
Concentration: No Constitution, Intelligence, Wisdom or Charisma modifier
As an action you can stomp the ground, unleashing a (your choice) and you gain a +1 bonus to the total per mana
shockwave. Creatures touching the ground in an area around point spent. The DC is equal to the Ley Power DC of the
you must succeed on a Strength saving throw or be knocked creature that locked the ley line. On a successful check, the
prone. The area has a radius equal to 5 feet per mana point ley line is unlocked.
spent.

If you use this ley power while in an area affected by a ley

line you're attuned to, the area has a radius equal to 10 feet
per mana point spent instead.

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 Mana Awareness Alternatively, as an action, you can touch a magic item and
lesser ley power cause it to regain a number of its expended charges or uses
up to half the mana points spent (rounded down) . A magic
Minimum Slot Level: 1st item recharged in this manner can't be recharged by you
Minimum Mana Point Cost: 1 again until after the item regains expended charges or uses
Concentration: Varies (see text) on its own.
As an action, you can extend your senses outward and
produce one of two effects: Travel via Ley
major ley power
Until the end of your next turn, you know if any creature Minimum Slot Level: 5th
you can see in an area around you has the ability to cast Minimum Mana Point Cost: 5
spells. The area has a radius equal to 30 feet per mana
point spent. Concentration: No
For 1 minute, while you 're touching the ground, you know As an action while you're within the area affected by a ley
the exact location of each ley line within an area around line you 're attuned to, you can transform yourself and your
you. The area has a radius equal to 1 mile per mana point equipment into pure mana and travel through the ley line.
spent. If you produce this effect when you use this ley While doing so, you move at a speed of 300 feet per round
power, you must concentrate on it while it lasts or the along the path of the ley line, and can decide to stop traveling
effect ends. at any time during your turn, at which point you transform
back into your physical form and appear in a random
Mana Barrier unoccupied space within 5 feet of the ley line.
greater ley power When you use this ley power, you can choose one other
Minimum Slot Level: 1st willing creature within 10 feet of you that you can see for
Minimum Mana Point Cost: 1 each mana point spent above this ley power's minimum mana
Concentration: No point cost. The chosen creatures and their equipment travel
When you or a creature you can see within 10 feet of you also transform into pure mana and travel along with you.
takes damage, you can use your reaction to roll a number of They stop traveling when you do, at which point they also
d10s equal to the mana points spent, reducing the damage transform back into their physical forms and appear in
taken by the number rolled. random unoccupied spaces within 5 feet of the ley line.
While traveling via the ley line, you and all creatures that
Mana Charge are traveling with you are immune to all damage, spells and
greater ley power effects, can't take any actions, bonus actions or reactions, and
can't be targeted by divination magic or perceived by magical
Minimum Slot Level: 2nd scrying sensors. If the ley line ends abruptly before you
Minimum Mana Point Cost: 2 decide to stop traveling, the travel ends short and you and all
Concentration: No creatures traveling with you appear in random unoccupied
As an action, you can touch one willing creature (other spaces within 5 feet of the ley line's end.
than yourself) and transfer your innate mana to it. The target
regains one expended spell slot, the level of which equals half
the number of mana points spent (rounded down) or lower. Fan Content Policy
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Appendix A: Magic and the Land Step 4. Once you know how many and what types of ley
lines are present in the area, roll a d20 and consult the
Ley lines are located all throughout the land, yet they rarely Distance to Ley Line table to determine the distance between
remain static. The decision on placing a ley line in the map the central point and the highest tier of ley line present in the
shouldn't be made lightly, and the following are guidelines to area. If there are multiple ley lines of that type, add a +1
help you populate your world with them, whether during stacking modifier to each consecutive d20 roll.
session preparation or during live play. After you are done with the highest ley line tier, move to the
Step 1. Pick a Central Point. The point can be a city, a next tier. Resetting the total modifier for the d20 roll, repeat
monument, your party's current location, the center of the the process, until all ley lines of that tier are located. This is
map, etc. This method will help you populate the area within the process to be followed for all ley line tiers.
a 100-mile radius around the central point with Ley Lines in For example, consider the scenario where you roll an 82
3 more "easy" steps. on the d100 to determine the ley lines present in the area
Step 2. Look at the following Geographical Influence table, (from the Ley Line Presence table), and conclude that there
and save the highest modifier of the d100 modifier column are 1 greater, 2 moderate and 7 lesser ley lines present in the
corresponding to the geographical features listed within 100 area. You then begin the process of locating them on the map.
miles of the Central Point. Rolling a d20 for the highest tier among them, which is
greater, you roll a 10, meaning that the greater ley line is 1
Geographical Influence mile away from the central point. Next, you roll a d20 for the
d100 Geographical Features within 100 miles of the first moderate ley line, rolling a 4, meaning that it is 300 ft
Modifier Central Point away from the central point. You then add +1 to the d20 roll
-80 Nexus Rift or Dead Magic/Antimagic Zone to determine the distance of the second moderate ley line
+5 Shallow canyons or underground, hills, lakes,
from the central point. Finally, you roll a d20 for the first
small mountains, small rivers, streams lesser ley line, rolling a 1, meaning that it is located 100 ft
away from the central point. For the second lesser ley line,
+10 Ancient forests, druidic groves, ruins reclaimed you add a +1 on the d20 result, for the third a +2, and so
by nature, large rivers, temples forth. Of course, you are free to adjust the results as you see
+15 Deep canyons, glaciers, large mountains, oceans, fit to enhance the narrative.
planar portals, deep underground or volcanoes In addition, roll once for each ley line on the Direction
+20 Lairs of magical creatures with a CR of 5-17, Relative to Central Point table, to determine its direction
such as young and adult dragons relative to the Central Point.
+25 A place of power, such as a religious site, an Distance to Ley Line
ancient monument, the tomb of a renown figure, d20 Distance
a Qyarë (elven sanctuary cities protected by
Qyaral barriers) or a Wild Magic zone 1-2 100 ft
+30 Lairs of magical creatures with a CR greater than 3-4 200 ft
17, such as ancient dragons 5-6 500 ft
+80 Nexus 7-8 800 ft
Step 3. Roll a d100, applying the modifier you save in Step 9-11 1 mile
2., and consult the Ley Line Presence table below to 12-13 2 miles
determine how many ley lines are present in the 100-mile 14-15 10 miles
radius area around the Central Point.
16-17 50 miles
Ley Line Presence 18-20+ 100 miles
d100 Ley Lines in the Area
01-20 None Direction Relative to Central Point
21-40 1 Lesser d8 Direction
41-50 1d4 Lesser 1 North
51-60 1 Moderate 2 Northeast
61-65 1 Moredate +1d3 Lesser 3 East
66-70 1d4 Moderate + 2d4 Lesser Mana Ley Lines 4 Southeast
71-80 1 Greater 5 South
81-85 1 Greater + 1d4 Moderate + 2d6 Lesser 6 Southwest
86-95 1 Major 7 West
96- 1 Major + 1d4 Greater +2d4 Moderate + 2d8 8 Northwest
100+ Lesser

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