A pagan altar is a sacred space dedicated to worship and spiritual rituals within pagan and neopagan belief systems. The term "altar" refers to a raised structure or table typically used for ceremonial purposes. In the context of paganism, it serves as a focal point for connecting with the divine and harnessing spiritual energy. The arrangement and design of a pagan altar can vary greatly, depending on individual preferences and traditions. Generally, it consists of meaningful symbols, tools, and offerings that hold significance for the practitioner. These elements may include candles, crystals, herbs, statuary, and other items associated with the pagan faith.
These elements may include candles, crystals, herbs, statuary, and other items associated with the pagan faith. The specific deities or spiritual entities worshipped by the practitioner will also inform the choice of altar decorations. The altar is often placed in a quiet and dedicated space, such as a personal altar room, a garden, or a forest clearing.
Magic Spells
IMPORTANT NOTE: After equiping some of the spells for the first time there will be a long delay of several minutes before the game will be ready. It will appear the game is stuck loading but give it some time. Once the game has used the new spells the delay will be gone.
RequirementsNexus requirements
| Mod name | Notes |
|---|---|
| Harmony |
Mods requiring this file
| Mod name | Notes |
|---|---|
| Magic Casters |
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File credits
These spells were originally developed based off of the code of captainchina123's mod WQMagic fireball. This mod was heavily inspired by BenjiG91's awesome but sadly long outdated CalradiaAwakens - A Fantasy Total Conversion and the super fun Phantasy mod for M&B Warband by Guspav and GSanders.
Lesser Scholar’s excellent tutorial (https://youtu.be/tOziMRXJ7tM) and responsive feedback taught me how to add in new models and effects for the
spells and rewrite the xmls from scratch. I highly recommend it!
Lastly, this easy to follow Blender tutorial (https://youtu.be/nIoXOplUvAw) by BlenderGuru took me from zero experience in 3D modeling to creating the (admittedly crude) spell effects used in this mod.
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ChangelogsVersion 3.0.0
- Updated to current game version. See IMPORTANT NOTE in description.
Version 2.01
- Made Witchfire unbuyable. Changed Witchfire from boulder to stone but still requires two hands. Removed knockdown from Fireball and Shatterstorm. Added multiple penetration to Fireball, Shatterstorm, and Inferno. Redid visuals for Fireball, Sleep, and Inferno. Added spells Heartseeker and Brilliant Lance. Minor adjustments to spells.
Version 2.0.2
- Removed Harmony requirement as not updated yet. Made spells more rare in shops and some attached to cultures.
Version 2.0
- Renamed to Magic Spells. Recreated and balanced all spells and added new visual effects. Removed NPC unit Witches. Will break saves from past versions of this mod (formerly Magic Spells and Witches). Now requires mod Harmony.
Version 1.2
- more spells, more effects, rebalancing
Version 1.0
- initial release
This mod adds ten spells to Bannerlord. Compatible with my mod adding in mage units here Magic Casters.
Arcane Shot
Magical energies focused into a small, ball of energy. Novice mages depend on this spell to defend themselves while they hone their channeling ability.
Stats: 20 skill, single target, low cutting damage, medium range.
Heartseeker
Popular with battle mages fighting well armored foes this spell bypasses wood and steel to melt into the flesh of living beings.
Stats: 40 skill, single target, low piercing damage, medium range. Ignores shields.
Fireball
Arcane forces channeled into a ball of flames. This spell will explode on impact burning the target and scorching anyone nearby.
Stats: 50 skill, affects small group, good cutting damage, medium range.
Sleep
This enchantment will collapse even the strong willed, leaving them helpless on the battlefield. Whether driven by mercy or sadism, some mages prefer to take their foes alive.
Stats: 70 skill, single target, (high blunt damage), very short range.
Deepflame Bolt
Magical forces pulled into a sharp bead and infused with arcane fire. The resulting bolt punches through most armors killing many on impact. With its excellent range and accuracy experienced battle mages depend on this spell to drop enemies well before they come within striking distance.
Stats: 90 skill, single target, good piercing damage, long range.
Shatterstorm
Calls down a rain of rocky debris pounding a group of foes.
Stats: 110 skill, affects large group, good cutting damage, short range.
Brilliant Lance
Focusing pure arcane energy into an unstoppable piercing shard this spell pierces through anything and keeps killing.
Stats: 120, affects single target initially, but pierces through and hits anything behind and repeats, good damage, medium range.
Forceblast
Channels magic into a pure, nearly invisible, crashing wave. Even thosethat are able to survive the blow are often knocked to the ground.
Stats: 160 skill, affects medium group, high blunt damage, medium-long range.
Inferno
Only the most studied master wizards have developed the focus and strength of will to summon forth and bind their magic into this terrible explosion. Casting
the feared fireball requires both hands and takes too great a focus to use while mounted. Best used in siege warfare.
Stats: 200 skill, affects large group, very high cutting damage, long range, difficult and slow to aim, requires two hands, cannot cast mounted.
Witchfire
Barely controlled but bursting with raw power, Witchfire is wielded by wild mages born with the touch but not afforded proper academy training. This invocation’s poor range and poorer accuracy make it a dangerous weapon for ally as well as enemy. The tool of the desperate and degenerate, witches found
channeling this power are ruthlessly hunted and executed in civilized lands.
Stats: 60 skill, affects small group, medium-high cutting damage, medium range.
Game Information
For best visual effect open your Options game menu, Gameplay tab, and dial down the “Weapon Trail Visibility” slider to the lowest setting (0.00). This removes the stone throwing trail while still keeping the spell effect trails. Big thanks to XavtheRiv for figuring this out!
The first seven spells can be found for sale as the price threshold rises. The last spell, Witchfire, is not for sale in shops. All spells can be added through Cheat mode. Most of the spells look great when viewed from the perspective of another person casting them. Try giving them to a companion, but watch out for friendly fire.
Compatibility
Works for version 1.1.4 (probably past versions as well)
It should be compatible with everything as it just adds spells and doesn’t replace anything.
It doesn’t work in Total Conversion mods as written but can be made to work by manually placing of the files. If you want help with that msg me.
Installation
Remove the past versions of this mod before installing. To install just download and drop in your Bannerlord Module folder. Make sure you also have the Harmony mod installed. Activate it in Mods when you start up and you’re good to go. This mod can be safely added and removed from an ongoing game.
Acknowledgements
These spells were originally developed based off of the code of captainchina123's mod WQMagic fireball. This mod was heavily inspired by BenjiG91's awesome but sadly long outdated CalradiaAwakens - A Fantasy Total Conversion and the super fun Phantasy mod for M&BWarband by Guspav and GSanders.
Lesser Scholar’s excellent tutorial (https://youtu.be/tOziMRXJ7tM) and responsive feedback taught me how to add in new models and effects for the
spells and rewrite the xmls from scratch. I highly recommend it!
Lastly, this easy to follow Blender tutorial (https://youtu.be/nIoXOplUvAw) by BlenderGuru took me from zero experience in 3D modeling to creating the (admittedly crude) spell effects used in this mod.
Wish List
Add sounds matched better to the spells
Add localization
Create a vendor to buy the spells from and take them out of the shops
Add the ability to start as a mage with the spell Arcane Shot
Add non-damage effects to increase variety of spells
Incentive light armor or mage robes for casters by either limiting spell use to when wearing them, or empowering spells when in robes
If you enjoy the mod and want to help with any of the above or have other requests or ideas contact me!
Thank You for Downloading!
This is my first mod of any game and I’m pretty excited just to see it up on Nexus! If you have any ideas, criticism, balancing suggestions, or run into any problems, please leave me feedback in Posts. If you take any good screenshots using the mod please send them my way. I'm pretty terrible at doing that and would love to have better ones to post. If you’re enjoying the mod, it would make my day if you clicked endorse!
Pagans believe that by setting up this sacred space, they create a connection between the earthly realm and the divine, allowing for communication and communion with their chosen deities. When performing rituals or spells, practitioners typically gather at their altar to focus their intentions and channel their energy. They may light candles, burn incense, and arrange offerings to honor their deities and seek their blessings. The altar provides a tangible and concentrated space for spiritual practices, allowing practitioners to concentrate their energy and intentions in one place. The use of an altar is not limited to specific pagan or neopagan traditions. It can be found in various forms across different cultures, religions, and spiritual practices. The purpose remains similar, as it provides a physical and symbolic space for connecting with the divine and performing sacred rites. In summary, a pagan altar is a dedicated space used by practitioners of pagan and neopagan religions to connect with the divine, perform rituals, and seek spiritual energy. It serves as a focal point for worship and a place to create a sacred connection between the earthly and divine realms. The specific elements and arrangement of the altar depend on individual preferences and spiritual beliefs, allowing for personalization and expression of faith..
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