Ugly Stick

Ugly Stick
Skill: alteration/living forces 17
Backlash: 15
Difficulty: 11
Effect Value: 18
Bonus Number to: Duration
Range: Touch
Duration: 15 (15 minutes)
Cast Time: 3 (4 seconds)
Manipulation: state, duration
This focused spell requires the mage to have a large, gnarled, twisted stick. After casting the spell, the mage must then hit the target with the stick, using his melee weapons against the target’s defensive skill. Hitting the target releases the spell. Compare the Effect Value to the target’s Charisma. Read the difference of the Power Push table. The target’s Charisma is reduced by the Result Points plus a modifier of 4. The spell can be disbelieved with a Mind or willpower total of 12 or better.