Fantasia

"As the algorithm of tones lingers and fades, the world around the Caster seems to ripple for a moment before dishevelled books leap back into their places amongst the shelf, scattered papers arrange themselves in neat stacks atop the desk, and the whole room smells of the freshest linen.

— a casting of a Fantasia spell

A Fantasia spell is popular amongst all Casters. With a couple flicks of the wrist and some magical words, a Fantasia spell animates objects, cleans clutter, and performs other household tasks. Cleaning, folding laundry, writing small messages, cooking, entertaining; a practical spell, indeed!

Effect

As long as the task requires less than 5lbs of Force to complete, a Fantasia spell can be used to perform duties for the Caster. Cleaning and cooking are the main functions of this spell- it can't be used for any purpose except chores and entertainment.

To properly cast a Fantasia spell, a Caster must specify the task to address through the magic. If no task is presented (or the task is outside of Fantasia's ability), Fantasia fails. Fantasia will focus on this task until it completes it (1 Action p Round) at which point the spell dissipates, regardless of the duration. Otherwise, the task is performed as if the Caster were doing it themselves.

Fantasia is also able to intuit the correct locations for items it replaces- even if the items or room is uknown to the Caster, Fantasia fills the room and sets everything to a state of order.

Fantasia will use any item with a dedicated purpose, such as a mop or a knife, for the purpose of it's task. For example, if you have Fantasia peel potatoes, it will use a potato peeler; if you ask Fantasia to brush your hair, it will use your favorite brush. The spell is highly intuitive when it comes to correctly fulfilling the Caster's commands.
Casters need to be aware of casting Fantasia. The duration for Fantasia is 10 Minutes + PSY Modifier. Fantasia can't be used for anything other than service- it can't be made to obstruct or attack anyone, not even indirectly. It can't be made to carry objects or trigger traps.

Side/Secondary Effects

A Caster can set the Fantasia to handle multiple tasks at once, within the area of the spell. A Caster can only have as many tasks active as the Caster has PSY Modifier. To order Fantasia to handle more than 2 tasks, a FOCUS DC15 (+1 for each additional task) is required for more than 2 tasks at once. If the FOCUS check fails, the spell fails.

If for any reason a Fantasia spell fails, whether from failing the FOCUS or if the task isn't one the Fantasia can handle, the spell backfires, causing disastrous results. Instead of cleaning, the spell begins to do the opposite of what was commanded. The Caster has lost control of the spell and must dispel the magic.
The Caster can move the designated area (5x5ft.) or change a preset task by taking 1 Action and passing a FOCUS check (DC 15).

Here is a small list of tasks that a Fantasia spell can handle:

Tasks/ Services
*Tidy Up- Picks up Items.
*Polishes, Cleans Items.
*Clean- Brush Hair or Teeth
*Organize/ Arrange Items
*Laundry- Fold or Clean.

Cooking Activities
*Prepare Dish or Cook.
*Dishes- Wash/ Dry.
*Set Table/ Prepare Meal.
*Pour Drinks or Serve.
*Clear Table[br}

Miscellaneous
* Sweep / Mop
* Massage
* Dress/Undress * Bath Aid
* Take Notes
* Landscaping

In addition to the above, Fantasia can also produce music. The Caster determines what kind of music is produced by this spell, if at all. The song of a Fantasia spell is distinct, unmistakeable to other forms of music. Casters believe this is a side effect of the tones used to invoke a Fantasia. The music produced is of an ambient quality.

Manifestation

The Caster draws several geometric patterns on the air that ripples with unseen power. As the spell resolves, a pulse escapes the Caster, into the designated area; then, loose items begin to stir, dirty items become clean, and the table begins to set itself. The sound of a soft instrument playing in the background can be heard as residual magic energies settle and the room bustles to live with the energy of .

Source

Source (Realm)

Gestures & Ritual

The Caster draws geometric patterns and speaks in an algorithm, which includes the commands for the spell.

Related School

Metamancy

Effect Duration

10 Minutes+ PSY MOD

Effect Casting Time

1 Action

Range

Close

Level

0

Applied Restriction

Spell backfires if it results in spell failure (see spell description for backfire details.)