The caster forces alignment of ley lines and the Web at the place upon which she stands. This conjunction enhances all of the caster's spells according to her choice. Sustaining the Locus longer than 1 round causes the immense energies involved to begin damaging the caster. Cannot be used within an anti-magic field or other place lacking connection to the Web.
Each turn the Locus is active the caster may choose any of the below enhancements. If the caster is moved off the Locus she has one round to return or it dissipates.
1. Invest added energies into offensive spells, add 1/3 additional damage dice (no fewer than 1, rounded up);
2. Extend the duration of a spell by half, the investment is done at time of casting and lasts after Locus dissipates;
3. Shorten the casting of a Cantrip or 1st level spell to a bonus action. (If cast as a higher level spell, add a spell level for each additional level beyond 4th)
The first round the caster stands on the Locus her experience manipulating energies insulates her from the dangerous energies involved in corrupting the course of magic. After that, it goes downhill quickly.
Round 2 caster takes 1d6 psychic damage that ignores resistance and cannot be prevented;
Round 3 caster takes 2d6 psychic damage that ignores resistance and cannot be prevented and loses a spell known, of highest level, until next long rest;
Round 4 caster takes 2d6 psychic damage that ignores resistance and cannot be prevented and loses access to highest level spell slots until long rest;
Round 5 caster takes 2d6 psychic damage that ignores resistance and cannot be prevented and loses access to all but 1 spell known;
Round 6 caster is consumed by the awesome forces and explodes as retributive strike causing 2d6 force damage for each experience level to enemies within 20 ft.
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