Cruciatus Curse
hp.png Cruciatus Curse "Crucio" (KROO-see-oh) Dark • Harmful
The Cruciatus Curse, also known as the Torture Curse, causes the victim unimaginable pain. It doesn't actually injure the victim, and leaves no physical marks behind. But it has been known to drive it's victims to madness. A victim of the Cruciatus Curse is essentially helpless as long as the caster maintains the spell. The victim will writhe in agony, most likely screaming if their voice doesn't choke up. This curse cannot be countered or deflected. It will pass right through Shield Charms. It can be evaded, or the casting can be interrupted, but once cast, there is no defence against it. This is one of the three Unforgivable Curses, and is subject to the rules governing those spells.
Skill/Roll: Charms 8 / +roll Charms-4 Casting Time: One round
Training: Private study (60 Cookies) Duration: Varies with success level
  • Embarrassing Failure: Backfire! The curse turns against the caster, immobilizing him with pain for five rounds.
  • Failure: The spell fizzles, and you will probably have a very angry victim on your hands.

On an Opposed Roll:

  • DRAW: The victim feels some pain, but resists and can act as normal.
  • Marginal Victory: The victim is immobilized in agonizing pain for one round.
  • Solid Victory: The victim is immobilized in agonizing pain for three rounds.
  • Crushing Victory: The victim is immobilized in agonizing pain for six rounds.
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