======= Evocation =======

Evocation is one of the [[:spells:wizardry]] disciplines of [[:skills:spell casting]] . \\
Evocation spells belong to many different [[:spells#Spell Paths]] , with Missiles,
Transference, and Frost being the most common. \\
Most evocation spells are attack spells, although a few are for defense or information.

Followers of [[:gods:Ixalovh]] are [[:characters:attunement|attuned]] to the [[path_4_frost|Frost path]] , \\
and followers of [[:gods:Sorig]] are attuned to Missiles, \\
so they may be drawn to this spell family.

The evocation skill is acquired by learning the skill from a scroll or
by finding and [[:player_commands#apply]]ing a [[:items:skills:skill_tools:talisman]] of evocation. \\ 
Spellcasters may also be created with evocation as part of their initial skill set as [[:races:humans]] \\
start with a random skill scroll and [[:classes:evokers]] are stuffed with a talisman of evocation.


====== List of Spells ======

This is a complete list of the evocation spells((according to the SVN
version as of 2006-12-03)), sorted by level.

===== -- Level 1 -- =====
==== Armour ====
^ Level:  | 1  ^ SP:  | 8  ^ Paths:  | Protection, Self |
^ Attack Types:  | N/A  |^ Sources:  | books, scrolls ||
^ Notes:  | Creates a field of force around the player which reduces the damage from physical attacks.  It provides no protection from non-physical attacks.    |||||

==== Icestorm ====
^ Level:  | 1  ^ SP:  | 5  ^ Path:  | Frost |
^ Attack Types:  | magic, cold  |^ Sources:  | books, rods, wands ||
^ Notes:  | Fires a cone of ice which freezes monsters in the direction of the caster.  This spell increases in power with the caster's evocation level, so it remains powerful even at high skill levels.    |||||

==== Small Bullet ====
^ Level:  | 1  ^ SP:  | 1  ^ Path:  | Missiles |
^ Attack Types:  | magic  |^ Sources:  | books ||
^ Notes:  | ((Needs description; none found in arch or website.))    |||||

==== Small Snowstorm ====
^ Level:  | 1  ^ SP:  | 6  ^ Path:  | Frost |
^ Attack Types:  | magic, cold  |^ Sources:  | books, rods, wands ||
^ Notes:  | Fires a ball of ice which explodes to freeze everything in the area.  Especially useful against fire creatures.    |||||


===== -- Level 2 -- =====

==== Detect Monster ====
^ Level:  | 2  ^ SP:  | 2  ^ Path:  | Information |
^ Attack Types:  | N/A  |^ Sources:  | books, scrolls ||
^ Notes:  | Unseen or hidden monsters become visible.    |||||

==== Mana Blast ====
^ Level:  | 2  ^ SP:  | 10  ^ Path:  | Transference |
^ Attack Types:  | magic  |^ Sources:  | books ||
^ Notes:  | Fires a cone of energy which inflicts pure magic damage.  Useful against creates who are immune to fire, cold, or lightning.    |||||

==== Small Manaball ====
^ Level:  | 2  ^ SP:  | 12  ^ Path:  | Transference |
^ Attack Types:  | magic  |^ Sources:  | books ||
^ Notes:  | Fires a ball of magical energy which explodes on contact, doing pure magic damage over a small area.    |||||


===== -- Level 3 -- =====

==== Frostbolt ====
^ Level:  | 3  ^ SP:  | 12  ^ Path:  | Frost |
^ Attack Types:  | magic, cold  |^ Sources:  | books, rods, wands ||
^ Notes:  | Fires a directed bolt of frost.  Especially useful against demons and other creates vulnerable to cold.    |||||

==== Mana Bolt ====
^ Level:  | 3  ^ SP:  | 18  ^ Path:  | Transference |
^ Attack Types:  | magic  |^ Sources:  | books ||
^ Notes:  | Fires a directed bolt of mana which does pure magic damage.    |||||

==== Medium Snowstorm ====
^ Level:  | 3  ^ SP:  | 10  ^ Path:  | Frost |
^ Attack Types:  | magic, cold  |^ Sources:  | books, rods, wands ||
^ Notes:  | Fires a ball of ice which explodes on contact and freezes everything in the area.    |||||

==== Small Speedball ====
^ Level:  | 3  ^ SP:  | 3  ^ Path:  | Missiles |
^ Attack Types:  | magic  |^ Sources:  |  ||
^ Notes:  | Creates a bundle of magical energy which seeks out an enemy to hit.  The speedball does a small amount of damage and slows its target, then dissipates.    |||||


===== -- Level 4 -- =====

==== Large Bullet ====
^ Level:  | 4  ^ SP:  | 3  ^ Path:  | Missiles |
^ Attack Types:  | magic  |^ Sources:  | books, rods, wands ||
^ Notes:  | Like Magic Bullet, but more powerful.    |||||

==== Medium Manaball ====
^ Level:  | 4  ^ SP:  | 6  ^ Path:  | Transference |
^ Attack Types:  | magic  |^ Sources:  | books ||
^ Notes:  | Fires a ball of magical energy which explodes on contact, doing pure magic damage over the surrounding area.    |||||

==== Negative Energy Bolt ====
^ Level:  | 4  ^ SP:  | 13  ^ Path:  | Electricity |
^ Attack Types:  | cold, drain  |^ Sources:  |  ||
^ Notes:  | A negative energy bolt which drains the target of experience points and does cold damage.    |||||

==== Rune of Frost ====
^ Level:  | 4  ^ SP:  | 10  ^ Path:  | Fire |
^ Attack Types:  | N/A  |^ Sources:  | books ||
^ Notes:  | Sets a magical trap which will detonate and do freezing damage to anyone who steps on it.    |||||


===== -- Level 5 -- =====

==== Large Snowstorm ====
^ Level:  | 5  ^ SP:  | 16  ^ Path:  | Frost |
^ Attack Types:  | magic, cold  |^ Sources:  | books, rods, wands ||
^ Notes:  | Fires a small snowball that explodes on contact, freezing everything in a large area.    |||||


===== -- Level 6 -- =====

==== Large Manaball ====
^ Level:  | 6  ^ SP:  | 32  ^ Path:  | Transference |
^ Attack Types:  | magic  |^ Sources:  | books ||
^ Notes:  | Fires a ball of magical energy which explodes on contact, doing pure magic damage over a large area.    |||||


==== Large Speedball ====

^ Level:  | 6  ^ SP:  | 6  ^ Path:  | Missiles |
^ Attack Types:  | magic  |^ Sources:  |  ||
^ Notes:  | Creates a bundle of magical energy which seeks out an enemy to hit.  The speedball damages and slows its target, then dissipates.    |||||


===== -- Level 7 -- =====

==== Bullet Swarm ====
^ Level:  | 7  ^ SP:  | 6  ^ Path:  | Missiles |
^ Attack Types:  | magic  |^ Sources:  | books ||
^ Notes:  | Fires many magic bullets in the direction the caster is facing.  The number and damage of the bullets varies according to the evocation skill level of the spellcaster.    |||||


===== -- Level 8 -- =====

==== Asteroid ====
^ Level:  | 8  ^ SP:  | 15  ^ Path:  | Missiles |
^ Attack Types:  | weaponmagic  |^ Sources:  |  ||
^ Notes:  | ((Needs description; none found in arch or website.))    |||||

==== Create Frost Wall ====
^ Level:  | 8  ^ SP:  | 8  ^ Path:  | Creation |
^ Attack Types:  | magic, cold  |^ Sources:  | books ||
^ Notes:  | Creates a line of frost squares in front of the caster.  Creatures can cross the line, but will take frost damage.  If this spell is cast multiple times on the same spot, the damage increases.    |||||


===== -- Level 9 -- =====

==== Ball Lightning ====

^ Level:  | 9  ^ SP:  | 10  ^ Path:  | Electricity |
^ Attack Types:  | magic, electricity  |^ Sources:  | rods, scrolls, wands ||
^ Notes:  | Fires a ball of electrical energy which flies around somewhat randomly looking for an enemy.  The ball sticks to the first creature it strikes (if any), following it around and continuously shocking it and any creatures in the immediate vicinity for a limited time.  It will not damage the caster.   |||||

==== Negative Energy Ball ====
^ Level:  | 9  ^ SP:  | 10  ^ Path:  | Electricity |
^ Attack Types:  | cold, drain  |^ Sources:  |  ||
^ Notes:  | Fires a ball of negative energy.  The ball sticks to the first creature it strikes (if any), draining it and doing cold damage for a limited time.    |||||


===== -- Level 10 -- =====

==== Bullet Storm ====
^ Level:  | 10  ^ SP:  | 8  ^ Path:  | Missiles |
^ Attack Types:  | magic  |^ Sources:  | books ||
^ Notes:  | Fires many large bullets in the direction of the caster. The number and damage of the bullets varies according to the evocation skill level of the spellcaster.   |||||

==== Cancellation ====
^ Level:  | 10  ^ SP:  | 30  ^ Path:  | Abjuration |
^ Attack Types:  | cancellation  |^ Sources:  | books, rods, wands ||
^ Notes:  | Removes magic, curse, and damnation from locations and items.  It also removes enchantment, so be careful not to use it on your prized magic items!  It can be useful in improving items with negative magic bonuses (sword -3).    |||||

==== Create Pool of Chaos ====
^ Level:  | 10  ^ SP:  | 10  ^ Path:  | Creation |
^ Attack Types:  | chaos  |^ Sources:  | books, rods, wands ||
^ Notes:  | Creates a line of chaotic energy in front of the caster.  Creatures crossing the line will be hit with a variety of attacks.  The effect does not block line-of-sight, and if it is cast multiple times, the damage will increase.    |||||


===== -- Level 12 -- =====

==== Build Bullet Wall ====
^ Level:  | 12  ^ SP:  | 35  ^ Path:  | Creation |
^ Attack Types:  | N/A  |^ Sources:  | books ||
^ Notes:  | Creates a wall that fires magic bullets, as per the Magic Bullet spell.  The bullet wall can be torn down by creatures, or it will expire after a limited time.    |||||

==== Frost Nova ====
^ Level:  | 12  ^ SP:  | 30  ^ Path:  | Missiles |
^ Attack Types:  | weaponmagic  |^ Sources:  |  ||
^ Notes:  | ((Needs description; none found in arch or website.))    |||||

==== Large Icestorm ====
^ Level:  | 12  ^ SP:  | 13  ^ Path:  | Frost |
^ Attack Types:  | magic, cold  |^ Sources:  | books ||
^ Notes:  | Fires a cone of freezing cold air.  It has the side effect of encasing objects in the area with a block of ice.    |||||

==== Sigil ====
^ Level:  | 12  ^ SP:  | 5  ^ Path:  | Creation |
^ Attack Types:  | N/A  |^ Sources:  | books ||
^ Notes:  | Creates a special rune which encapsulates another spell of the caster's choosing.  When a creature activates the rune by stepping on it, the encapsulated spell is cast on the creature.    |||||


===== -- Level 14 -- =====

==== Rune of Magic Drain ====
^ Level:  | 14  ^ SP:  | 30  ^ Path:  | Transference |
^ Attack Types:  | N/A  |^ Sources:  |  ||
^ Notes:  | Creates a rune on the floor.  When a creature steps on it, the rune activates and drains mana points from the creature.    |||||

==== Shockwave ====
^ Level:  | 14  ^ SP:  | 26  ^ Path:  | Null |
^ Attack Types:  | physical, magic  |^ Sources:  |  ||
^ Notes:  | Fires a cone of force which hits with both magical and physical damage.    |||||


====== Notes & Comments ======
  * Should Rune of Frost really be a Fire spell?  That's what the arch for it says.
  * The descriptions for Ball Lightning in the arch and on the website don't match very well.  The former says it goes in the direction cast, while the latter says it hunts out enemies.  I haven't used it myself, so I went with the arch description, figuring that may be more current.
  * A few spells don't have descriptions from either source; anyone who knows what they do, feel free to fill them in.
  * Armour has a path_attuned value of 33, which would make it belong to both Self and Protection.  Since it's the only spell that doesn't match a single bit in the path_attuned bitmask, I'm guessing that's a typo?

====== Credits ======
  * All information retrieved from the archetype files in the [[http://crossfire.real-time.com/svn/index.html|SVN repository]], or from the [[http://crossfire.real-time.com/spoiler/spells/index.html|Spells]] section of the main Crossfire site.