Crystal Barrier

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Crystal Barrier
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Ultima IX
Incantation: In Bet Ylem
Reagents: BP, BM, MR
Circle: 2nd

Crystal Barrier is a defensive spell.

Spell Description[edit]

Casting this spell causes several large crystals to rapidly grow from the ground, blocking the path of possible foes. However, these crystals are very unstable and dissolve after some time. So the mage has to use the won time wisely in order to make the best of this spell. It is not possible to let crystals grow on the ground where a foe is standing.

Lore[edit]

To the afflicted, the Crystal Barrier can be quite a nuisance. When cast, a wall of crystal explodes from the ground. The sharpest weapon cannot penetrate a Crystal Barrier which provides an excellent means of escape in enclosed spaces. The rarity of mandrake root makes it one of the least studied of the Inner Circle spells.
– from Spellbook (Ultima IX)
Ultima IX Spells
Linear StoneGustIgniteDouse
1st Circle Create ReagentsLightning BoltLightLight Heal
2nd Circle Crystal BarrierEthereal SightInfernal ArmorCure
3rd Circle CharmTelekinesisFireballFog
4th Circle Time StopWizard EyeDayFreeze
5th Circle Summon UndeadLevitateBolt of FlameFull Heal
6th Circle MeteoriteInvisibilityRing of FireMana Breath
7th Circle DeathTeleportSummon DemonFrost Storm
8th Circle EarthquakeLightning StormInfernoSearing Rain