The Bewitching Beauty of the Nocturnal Enchantress

There is a certain allure, a certain magic that comes alive under the cover of night. It's a time when shadows dance and dreams take flight. In this nocturnal realm, there exists a captivating enchantress, a being of grace and mystery. She is known as the nocturnal enchantress. Like a phantom, she drifts through the darkness, leaving behind a trail of whispered secrets and stolen hearts. Her beauty is ethereal, her allure irresistible.

4th Edition has a magic system. It's not D&D like, however. THe costs are fairly high and you're not going to have a mage running around casting fire balls or anything like that.

The rules are based on the KAP 4th edition, requiring sleep and so on but the application to the game is what is novel as well as the clarification of the types of magician, etc. Yea Way too many If there are any enterprising authors, or wanna-be authors reading this drop me a line take the Greg Stafford Writing Test if you pass, I will give you a crack at helping to finish one of my books.

Her beauty is ethereal, her allure irresistible. There is a certain power that emanates from her presence, drawing others in like moths to a flame. She is a mistress of illusion, weaving spells with a mere flick of her hand.

Spell of the nocturnal enchantress

In page 29, in the Bard's description, there is the following line:

"Magic: Lampoon, Cry, Laugh, Sleep"

As a new player (KAP 5.1), I'm unfamiliar with Pendragon's Magic. I own all 5e Books, but found no reference to magic spells; I heard that in 4th Edition there is a Magic system, but I have no access to the book yet.

Is this "Magic" line just a guideline? Or maybe there is an upcoming Book of Magic?

When it comes to magic in KAP, I think it's best NOT to think at spells in the sense of D&D or other classic RPGs. It is more a strange happening, not clearly explainable by normal means. And it should be seldom.
I believe, the best approach to a bards magic would be to assume a very strong emotional influence, which bards have over their audience while performing. Just describe the effects. And in this case, it would be hard for normal people to distinguish, whether they encounter just a VERY good musician. It is not obvious to tell. The less you tell clearly to them and the more you be nebulous upon the easier would a mystic appearance of the magical achievable.

4th Edition has a magic system. It's not D&D like, however. THe costs are fairly high and you're not going to have a mage running around casting fire balls or anything like that.

I think you can get a pdf from DriveThru Rpg..I think or RPGNow.. I forget which.

I agree Lothaire.

I would add, that I think that magic could (should?) engage with Traits and Passions. "Cry" could mean a test for Merciful, "Laugh" for Indulgent (?) and "Sleep" for Lazy when a PK is under that "magic" effect; a success in each case would mean that the PK is affected.

I would add, that I think that magic could (should?) engage with Traits and Passions.
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a success in each case would mean that the PK is affected.
Nice idea. I would it do reverse way: assume, that a PK will be affected. But I'd allow some resist roll, powered by a trait contrary to the effect. A succes would mean, the PK isn't affected to do something relevant at least.

Yes, use magic to go after traits and passions.

But just how usable is KAP4 Magic in KAP 5.1?

Basically, everything in every edition of KAP is compatible.

I DO have a Book of Magic that is very, very nice
by David Zeeman
Not much for player character, but very, very nice for that second son.
I plan to get it out in this year, some time
depending on the overall releases, that is.

Yes, use magic to go after traits and passions.

But just how usable is KAP4 Magic in KAP 5.1?

Basically, everything in every edition of KAP is compatible.

I DO have a Book of Magic that is very, very nice
by David Zeeman
Not much for player character, but very, very nice for that second son.
I plan to get it out in this year, some time
depending on the overall releases, that is.

I look forward to seeing that! I've never used the magic rules from 4th ed. but would be interested in seeing how ideas have moved since then.

Yes, use magic to go after traits and passions.

But just how usable is KAP4 Magic in KAP 5.1?

Basically, everything in every edition of KAP is compatible.
I DO have a Book of Magic that is very, very nice
by David Zeeman
Not much for player character, but very, very nice for that second son.
I plan to get it out in this year, some time
depending on the overall releases, that is.

I look forward to seeing that! I've never used the magic rules from 4th ed. but would be interested in seeing how ideas have moved since then.

The rules are based on the KAP 4th edition, requiring sleep and so on
but the application to the game is what is novel
as well as the clarification of the types of magician, etc.

There certainly are some interesting books waiting in the wings for KAP

Yea
Way too many
If there are any enterprising authors, or wanna-be authors reading this:
drop me a line
take the Greg Stafford Writing Test
if you pass, I will give you a crack at helping to finish one of my books

hey guys and girls ok I use magic rules from 4th and was disappointed that the magic system was striped out of KAP 5 but am glad too know their is a new magic book waiting in the wings!

here is a specified hybrid i came up with for fifth based off of 4th edition for bards as i play allot of bards for the one i used in KAP 5 book look on pg 36 you will find a pregenerated character called the coutiear use this has a bases for your bard but do the following tweaks to him

1) Reroll all his traits i feel their all a bit low on all the pregenerated characters found their.

2) Next train up the bards skills these should be
Compose +8, Courtesy +6, Dancing +6, Faerie Lore +7 (for Pagan Bards), 0r Bible Folk Lore +7 (for Christian Bards) Orate +3, Singing +11, Play Instruments Harp or flute or lute +11, Religion +7 (Pagan or Christian) Love (diety) 5d6, These come from his early child hood, continued Training and Graduation Package. his Magical Tallent is emotion control +15 if he is successful in his casting check this is the saving throw the people need to make to wake up from their enchanted sleep ie the oppssed role.

3) Remember a bards power comes from his ability to control other peoples emotions and can effect their emotion to represent this effect make a perform check either by singing or playing musical instrument or both if playing a lute or harp and singing if he is doing both. I let him combine his total amount of his skills add play and singing together then roll and have everyone in the room make an opposed roll those that failed the opposed roll suffer from the bards music and then must make trait checks based off of the effect the Bard is trying to create. Like putting the knights to sleep make a lazy check to those that fail go to sleep those that make their checks stay a wake. Yes I also apply this to faerie's as well.

Notes: 1) I have already assumed this a younger son of a nobleman and a powerful magician (ie his father a noble Christian/Pagan knight who either married a powerful christian lady taught the healing arts at a local Nunery, or has married a powerful pagan enchantress.

2) the bardic emotion control can do the following Bless, Curse, Dispel Protect, Heal if pagan; or can Bless, Curse, Dispel, Divine Miracle (from god), and Heal;

How magic works quick and dirty, no matter what you are trying to do weather its Using bards emotion control talent, a Christian's Divine Miracle Tallent (ie Nun/Priest/etc and Healing powers; or the power of faerie for pagan's is how i characterize magic in KAP.

Critical Success: The spell works and receives a bonus of +15 to the effect desired with no aging or sleep needed as their was enough life force in the air to cast it.
(Also in my Game a 1 is always a critical success and a 20 is a critical failure in magic tests. sinse in KAP you roll under ytour number or your number for success in the game.)
Success: The spell works as desired roll 1d6 for sleep owed in days.
Failure: The spell does not work because of insuffiaciant life force in the air no age or sleep cost, however the caster does become tired, and may not try another spell today, he must sleep now.
Critical Failure: The spell does not work but the costs of age and sleep are as though it had worked however it effects the spell caster only and ages 1d6 and must sleep for 1d6 weeks the price he pays for trying to cast and control unearthly power not meant for mortal man.

I could if with Greg Stafford's Permission would let me give a Quick brief on powers listed above and their game effects for both Christian and pagan. But I hesitate to do so sense allot of the text came out of the 4th edition Pendragon magic rules for spells. much like the table above and I would like to take your writing test Greg would love to write for pendragon but I am not the best I writer or speller but I am willing to give it a try.

When it comes to magic in KAP, I think it's best NOT to think at spells in the sense of D&D or other classic RPGs. It is more a strange happening, not clearly explainable by normal means. And it should be seldom.
I believe, the best approach to a bards magic would be to assume a very strong emotional influence, which bards have over their audience while performing. Just describe the effects. And in this case, it would be hard for normal people to distinguish, whether they encounter just a VERY good musician. It is not obvious to tell. The less you tell clearly to them and the more you be nebulous upon the easier would a mystic appearance of the magical achievable.

Love potions and dreams are her specialty, and many have fallen under her spell. But it is not just her enchanting qualities that make her so captivating. It is the aura of secrecy that surrounds her, the whispered tales of her origins and her purpose. Some say she is a guardian of the night, protecting those who wander in the darkness. Others believe she is a seductress, luring unsuspecting souls into her web. Regardless of the truth, one thing is certain: she holds a power and allure that is unmatched. In her presence, time seems to stand still. The world becomes hushed and still as she weaves her spells. Each step she takes leaves behind a magical residue, a lingering enchantment that lingers long after she has gone. Those who have encountered her speak of a sense of wonder and awe, as if they have been touched by something otherworldly. But the spell of the nocturnal enchantress is not without its dangers. Those who fall too deeply under her spell risk losing themselves entirely, becoming lost in a world of illusion and deceit. For while her beauty may be captivating, her motives remain unknown. She is a creature of the night, after all, and darkness holds its own secrets. Still, despite the risks, many are willing to succumb to her charms. They are willing to be drawn into her web, entranced by her nocturnal magic. For there is something undeniably alluring about the unknown, about surrendering to the mysteries of the night. And so, the spell of the nocturnal enchantress continues to captivate and fascinate, luring in unsuspecting souls and leaving them forever changed..

Reviews for "The Mystic Arts of the Nocturnal Enchantress"

- John - 1 star - I found "Spell of the nocturnal enchantress" to be incredibly underwhelming. The plot was convoluted and confusing, with many unnecessary twists and turns that did nothing to enhance the story. The characters were flat and uninteresting, and I couldn't bring myself to care about what happened to them. The writing itself was mediocre at best, filled with cliches and predictable dialogue. Overall, I was extremely disappointed with this book and would not recommend it to anyone looking for a captivating and engaging read.

- Sarah - 2 stars - "Spell of the nocturnal enchantress" had potential, but it fell short in almost every aspect. The pacing was incredibly slow, with long stretches of dull and uneventful scenes. The world-building was lacking, leaving me with more questions than answers. The main character lacked depth and development, making it difficult to connect with her on any level. While the premise was intriguing, the execution was lackluster and left much to be desired. I was left feeling unsatisfied and unengaged throughout the entire book.

- Lisa - 2 stars - I couldn't get into "Spell of the nocturnal enchantress" no matter how hard I tried. The writing felt forced and poorly constructed, with awkward sentences and repetitive phrases. The plot was predictable and lacked originality, making it hard to stay invested in the story. The romantic subplot felt forced and unnatural, with no chemistry between the characters. Overall, this book was a disappointment and did not live up to the hype. I would not recommend it to anyone looking for a captivating and well-written fantasy novel.

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