Boil and Bubble: Thaumaturgic Ritual Path Magic

Thaumaturgy is a Christian form of magic dating back to various Gnostic traditions, which relies on the intercession of angels and other spirits of the Lord (including saints, martyrs, etc.). It isn’t necessarily tied to actually calling on Divine Aid (see GURPS Powers: Divine Favor), but can be. Those who practice Thaumaturgy are called “thaumaturges,” […]

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Boil and Bubble: Incantation Magic – Skulls and Masks

Blog or Treat! Today is GURPSday and I’ve got two new holiday-themed spells for incantors. Skull Bomb Spell Effects: Create Necromancy. Inherent Modifiers: Damage, External Corrosion. Skill Penalty:  Path of Necromancy‑8. Casting Time: 10 minutes. This spell turns an ordinary skull into an explosive device. This spell uses the rules for Conditional Spells (Incantation Magic, p. 20). When thrown […]

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