Counterspell

The Counterspell Ritual allows the bearer of the Target Item or Body, once per Logistics Period per charge, to expend a Battle Magic spell from memory to Guard themselves from the same effect. When being struck with an effect that uses the Arcane, Elemental, or Spell qualifier and matches a spell in the bearer’s memory, the bearer may expend that memorized spell and a Counterspell charge to Guard against the effect, regardless of its means of delivery or Aspect. The bearer must use the verbal call, 'Counterspell' when activating this Ritual Effect.

If a numeric amount is part of the spell - for example, "Spell 20 Flame" - the character must have a matching spell of equal or higher numerical value in memory with which to Counterspell.

The Flexible Casting skill cannot be used in conjunction with Counterspell. Using this Ritual effect to Guard against a Necromantic effect does not make it Necromantic.

This Ritual requires a minimum of 3 Reagents to cast. Any additional Reagents required by the Ritual should be of the same types as listed on the Ritual scroll.

• 3:3 Reagents - one charge per Logistics period.
• 6:4 Reagents - two charges per Logistics period.
• 9:5 Reagents - three charges per Logistics period.