There’s a time for words, and a time for action. With this spell, a mage can move from one scenario to the other instantly, as her voice is transformed from a tool of communication into a potent weapon. A single syllable uttered by the mage is magically amplified, creating a thunderous shockwave to sweep aside any who would stand in her way.
The Mage utters any brief word or syllable, which instantly becomes a defeaning thunderclap. Anyone within the affected area, one-yard centered on the mage is subject to Knockdown effect: the must roll Dex+Athletics to remain on their feet. Characters knocked down to the ground loose their next action as they regain their footing. Dramatic Failure indicates that the victim takes a hard fall and suffers a point of bashing damage as well. The mage may use the spell's extra successess to contest the target's Knockdown rolls, or may use them to extend the area of effect, with each extra success doubling the area (2-yard radius with 2 successes, 4-yards with 3 succeesses and so on.) She must apply the choice to all targets though: her successes either make the sound louder or make it travel farther.
Adamantine Arrow Rote: Thundersword
“Speak loudy and carry a big stick” is a philosophy many arrow mages can relate to. Knowing this rote allows the voice to become a stick... or at least buy some time for the mage to bring a bigger stick to bear.
