Arcane War Machines

The machines presented here are the product of the mixing of engineering and magic. They are fueled by magic and make use of arcane charges. Arcane charges are condensed magic. There are six kinds of arcane charges: reduced arcane charge, minor arcane charge, lesser arcane charge, arcane charge, antimagic charge, and the mythic arcane charge.

Spells cast using arcane charges do not require concentration and usually have a specified duration.

Reduced Arcane Charge This type of arcane charge can be used to cast specified cantrips. These are extremely common and are mostly used in firearms.

Minor Arcane Charge This type of arcane charge can be used to cast specified 1st level spells. These are the most common type of arcane charge and are mostly found on vehicles that are swift and small as they are lighter and easy to carry and load.

Lesser Arcane Charge This type of arcane charge can be used to cast specified 2nd level spells. These are uncommon and can be found primarily on turrets.

Arcane Charge This type of arcane charge can be used to cast specified 3rd level spells. These are rare and are used by bulkier vehicles such as the Arcane Engine.

Mythic Arcane Charge This type of arcane charge can be used to cast specified 4th or 5th level spells. These are extremely rare and a prize to covet. A vehicle must be specifically built to use a mythic arcane charge.

Antimagic Charge This type of arcane charge is used to disable magical effects, zones, and vehicles. When firing the antimagic charge you can choose a target within 120 feet of the vehicles arcane focus. Make a ranged weapon attack against that target. On a hit the target is hit by the shell. The target takes 3d6 magical piercing damage and the area around where the antimagic charge landed is considered under the effect of the Antimagic Field spell for 1 minute, or until the antimagic charge is disarmed or destroyed. The charge has 20 HP and an AC of 12. To disarm it the creature disarming it must make a successful DC 14 Sleight of Hand check.