Spellfire was a form of raw magic, being the raw energy of the Weave and a very rare magical power.[1][2]
Usage[]
It was highly coveted by many in Faerûn, as it allowed the user to absorb spells cast at them,[2][1] internally convert it to raw magical energy,[2] and then use it in a myriad of ways.[1] Spellfire energies could be used to heal,[2] to project destructive bursts of flame from the eyes,[2] to fly,[3] and, in rare cases, for a powerful ability known as the Crown of Fire.[3]
Description[]
Spellfire usually appeared as a font of silver light and healing energy.[2] When used in battle, it looked like a radiant blue-white flame.[2] For a long time, the ability to control spellfire was believed to be unique to a single person each generation, but that was a fallacy: most wielders simply chose to hide their ability in order to avoid getting noticed by powerful organizations such as the Cult of the Dragon.[3]
Known Spellfire Wielders[]
The bearers of lesser and true spellfire include:
- Shandril Shessair[1][2]
- Dammasae the Incantatrix, mother of Shandril[4]
- Baerendra Riverhand[1]
- Haelam Sunderstone[1]
- Iliph Thraun[5]
- Myrjala Talithyn[6]
- Shoulree Talaeth[7]
- Elminster Aumar[8]
- Khelben Arunsun[8]
As of 1372 DR, other wielders of true spellfire were reported to be a mage in hiding in the Border Kingdoms, a noble of Chessenta known for their cruelty and arrogance, and a wizard whose name begins with "R".[1]
Spellfire versus Silver Fire[]
While both spellfire and silver fire originated from the raw energy of the Weave, they didn't have exactly the same effect. Spellfire was pure raw energy, while silver fire was a power granted to the Chosen of Mystra to channel the Weave's energy in a more subtle way.[9][note 1]
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Background[]
Spellfire was introduced and showcased in the story of Shandril Shessair as told in the novel Spellfire written by Ed Greenwood.
Notes[]
- ↑ This silver fire may be the same as lesser spellfire, as most of Mystra's Chosen are stated to have only lesser spellfire on page 56 of Forgotten Realms Campaign Setting 3rd edition.
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 Ed Greenwood, Sean K. Reynolds, Skip Williams, Rob Heinsoo (June 2001). Forgotten Realms Campaign Setting 3rd edition. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 56. ISBN 0-7869-1836-5.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 Sean K. Reynolds, Duane Maxwell, Angel McCoy (August 2001). Magic of Faerûn. (Wizards of the Coast), pp. 17–19. ISBN 0-7869-1964-7.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Sean K. Reynolds, Duane Maxwell, Angel McCoy (August 2001). Magic of Faerûn. (Wizards of the Coast), pp. 38–40. ISBN 0-7869-1964-7.
- ↑ Ed Greenwood (February 2005). Spellfire. (Wizards of the Coast). ISBN 0-7869-3599-5.
- ↑ Ed Greenwood (April 1994). Crown of Fire. (TSR, Inc.), chap. 2. ISBN 1-56076-839-8.
- ↑ Ed Greenwood (December 1995). Elminster: The Making of a Mage/MMP. (TSR, Inc), chap. 15. ISBN 0-7869-0203-5.
- ↑ Ed Greenwood (July 1988). Spellfire. (TSR, Inc.), chap. 12, p. 255. ISBN 0-88038-587-1.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 Ed Greenwood, Eric L. Boyd (1996). Volo's Guide to All Things Magical. (TSR, Inc), p. 86. ISBN 0-7869-0446-1.
- ↑ Ed Greenwood (2021-04-23). Ed Greenwood on Twitter. Retrieved on 2021-10-27.
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