The purpose of this list is to provide some selection for you guys who think that making up your own spells is too much of a hassle, or if you think you don't know enough to make your own spells in the first place.
Fire Spells
The element of Fire is known as 'normal'. Its portfolio involves consumption, heat, entropy, fuels, energy transfer and thermodynamics. One of fire's known sub-elements is Heat.
FireBall
Increases temperature in the oxygen molecules within the caster's grasp until it ignites. Can be thrown to a distance of up to 5m before dissipating. Causes 2nd-3rd degree burns. Its destructive capacity can be compared to throwing a live torch at somebody.
A one-line spell common to most fire magi. Some older families have stabilized it to the level of Single Action in their Crests.
Plamya Pika
Russian for 'Flame Lance'. Functions by the user pointing his finger at a target, then manipulates the air between the finger point and the target into a clear path of oxygen. The tip ignites the oxygen pathway, creating a 'lance' of fire that quickly travels towards the target with great force, setting them on fire. Essentially has the same effects as an incendiary rifle round.
A three-line spell that is taught at intermediate levels, older families with this in their Crests have stabilized it to the level of One-Liner. Due to its principle, it is more easily used by magi with affinity to both Fire and Wind.
Flumen Infernalis
Latin for 'River of Hell', the spell is not so much a thaumaturgical version of Greek Fire as it is the thaumaturgical inspiration of Greek Fire. A variety of fire that not only is water resistant but in fact hydrophilic, attempting to counter this attack with water spells is complete idiocy, as wetting it will only make it burn harder. Causes 4th degree burns on targets, if not downright burning them to a crisp. It is a creeping fire that initially manifests as a fireball the size of a marble. Once it strikes a flammable surface, it will spread relentlessly, impervious to liquids and wind. It is best countered with smothering.
A two-verse spell that is taught at the more advanced levels, older families with this in their Crests have stabilized it to the level of Four-Liner. Affinity to Water is not a requirement for this spell, nor does it improve its capabilities.
Dwfrufel
Welsh for 'Firewater', this spell literally turns water, H2O, into fire, through thermolysis. Simply put, the targeted water molecules are superheated, instantaneously decomposing them into hydrogen and oxygen, both of which are highly combustible. For water, thermolysis occurs at 2500 Celsius. As such, once the water molecules split, all it takes to light them up is a single spark, which is also part of the process. Depending on how much hydrogen and oxygen are present, the explosion can be anything from small, to catastrophic. The water used may be vapor in the air, ice, or any liquid water within casting range.
A three-verse spell that is taught near the end of a Clock Tower degree, older families with this in their Crests have stabilized it to the level of Seven-Liner. Affinity to Water or Wind is not necessary in casting this.
Heliocaminus
Greek for 'Solar Furnace', it concentrates great levels of sunlight within an area onto a single target area the size of a cooking pot, similar to a magnifying glass. The 'laser beam' itself lasts for three seconds before dissipating, with temperatures reaching 3500 degrees Celsius. In modern scientific practice, machinery based on the "Solar Furnace" principle are used for varying purposes, including, at the highest temperatures, to create nanomaterials such as carbon nanotubes or zinc nanoparticles.
It should be noted that the beam will not come from the caster himself, rather at an angle, from wherever the sun happens to be at the moment. The caster's part is merely concentrating the sunlight from a certain area relative to the target's position. As such, it is possible to hide in the shade. Preferably a VERY heat-resistant shade, as a beam at 3500 degrees Celsius will melt through even Tungsten. Even if it doesn't melt your cover, you'll be cooked by convection anyway.
This brings up the second obvious property, that is, the limitations. The spell cannot be used at night, and its power is diminished by cloudy days, moreso rainy days, as the area of concentration is set to a certain diameter.
A four-verse spell, only the best of fire magi can learn and use this without creating a mess. Also, since the Age of Gods, it has declined in its power and flexibility, as it was originally capable of harnessing decreased sunlight during cloudy or rainy weather, as well as making use of moonlight (which is just reflected sunlight anyway) at night. The lack of High Speed Divine Words in modern magi also gives it a much longer casting time, negating its original purpose as a rapid-fire spell.
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