Everything breaks down over time, but the individual with this ability can hasten the process, causing plants to wither, organic matter to decompose, metal to oxidize, and stone to weather and erode. Anything that could be broken down by the elements and natural processes can have that process helped along by this ability. It can also be used in combat to cause nasty necrotic wounds in creatures and beings.
For our purposes, organic matter is considered anything that is carbon-based and is or was produced by living things. Inorganic matter does not contain and was not produced by living components. Thus, things like cake, plastic, and plant-based building materials would be considered organic. Metal, rock, glass, water, acid, and various gasses would be considered inorganic.
This ability requires a roll to activate. It determines the maximum amount of matter that can be withered at a time. A successful melee roll is required to cause damage with level 2 of the ability to living things.
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Almost anything can be broken down with this ability; however, there are magics that may make some things resistant to it. A storyteller will let you know if something is resistant or immune to this power for some reason. It requires touch to use. Only one type of material may be withered at a time and should be selected before the roll is made.
| Levels | |
|---|---|
| 1 | Already deceased organic matter and living plants may be withered with a touch. This includes zombies and cupcakes. |
| 2 | Living organisms can be injured with painful necrotic wounds with a touch. |
| 3 | Inorganic matter may be withered with a touch. This includes cement and cellphones. |
Use of this ability grants access to the "Wither" weapon in FS3 combat.