Looking over the description of this spell, it doesn't appear that it can be activated when Empaths need it most: When in serious trouble. Am I mistaken in believing that this spell cannot be used while in RT, Stunned, etc? It seems like the best way to change this spell would be to make it stackable with a very long duration. When needed, you activate the spell via a verb (Cry might be appropriate, but would lead to a lot of funny "Oops" moments.) and you send a mental cry for help as the spell works now.
I'd also like to see some sort of a defensive benefit to the spell, keeping with its theme. Nothing major. Perhaps 1-3 times a day, an empath can use this CRY verb with the spell when under duress to enduce a small amount of RT on their opponents. Attach a warding roll to it, weighted negatively via the status effect(s) the Empath is suffering.
Example:
Look:
[Marketplace Crossroads, Old Ta'Faendryl]
You see OTF. It's awesome. Stuff is broken all over the place, but it is still better than your crummy old town.
also here: An Ithzir Scout, an Ithzir Scout, an Ithzir Janissary, and an Ithzir Seer.
An Ithzir Scout fades into view striking at you!
AS:+421 - DS:400 + AvD:30 + D(100):90 = 141
...and hits for 48 damage!
Ithzir Scout's strike takes your leg off!
You fall over like a wuss!
You are stunned!
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Cry
You issue a piercing physical and mental cry for help, casting your thoughts out to any who might be near.
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Your cry is loud enough to possibly startle your enemies!
An Ithzir Scout is struck by the sound of your cry for help!
CS:Blah - TD:Blah + CvA:Blah +D(100):Blah =156
An Ithzir Scout winces with hesitation!
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An Ithzir Scout is struck by the sound of your cry for help!
CS:Blah - TD:Blah + CvA:Blah +D(100):Blah =144
An Ithzir Scout winces with hesitation!
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An Ithzir Scout is struck by the sound of your cry for help!
CS:Blah - TD:Blah + CvA:Blah +D(100):Blah =120
An Ithzir Scout winces with hesitation!
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An Ithzir Janissary is struck by the sound of your cry for help!
CS:Blah - TD:Blah + CvA:Blah +D(100):Blah =107
An Ithzir Scout winces with hesitation!
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An Ithzir Seer is struck by the sound of your cry for help!
CS:Blah - TD:Blah + CvA:Blah +D(100):Blah = 42
An Ithzir Seer is uneffected!
Should you have already expended your cry allotment for the day, the spell will simply function as it does now, with the added ability to activate it in any status ailment except for Silence? and Sleep. Thoughts?
