Hello everyone,
Is the concept of “
high-security places often employ magic to enhance their security measures”
actually real and if so what RM spells could be used or is it just
hand wavy “magic stuff”?? I'm currently grappling with the challenge of setting up an effective magical security system in Rolemaster. Specifically, I'm seeking advice on which spells to use for passive general detection against individuals using magic or being invisible within an area.
In various discussions, including this
https://ironcrown.co.uk/ICEforums/index.php?topic=21044.msg244897#msg244897 forum post, it's been mentioned that “high-security places often employ magic to enhance their security measures”. However, upon reviewing the available RM spells, I find limitations in both the Dispel and Detect spells, particularly in terms of duration and range. These limitations are also mentioned in this
https://ironcrown.co.uk/ICEforums/index.php?topic=17566.msg213173#msg213173 post.
For instance, most Detect Invisible spells have a duration of 1 minute per level and can only cover a 5-foot radius at a time. This raises the question of how to implement a continuous detection spell/system.
In your gaming world, what RM spells or spell setups/combination of spells would you recommend to achieve the following effects:
1. City Gate: Establishing a ward, rune, or similar mechanism for a permanent (or daily cast) "Detect Invisible/Magic/Evil/whatever" or "Dispel Magic."
2. Wealthy Jeweler’s Stock Room: Installing a detection and alarm spell to silently alert the jeweler and hired guards of intruders.
3. Magical Bandit’s Lair in a Cave: Preparing for an imminent magical attack with a trigger or spell that activates upon detecting magic at the cave entrance.
I initially expected higher-level casters (8th or 9th and above) to have spells like "Detect XXXX" with longer durations and broader coverage, but I haven't found them. I feel like there is there something obvious I'm missing?
I vaguely recall an article in the "Guild Companion" discussing the social implications of magic, but the website is currently down (any idea when GC may be making a come back BTW?),
Any advice or guidance on this matter would be greatly appreciated!
Thank you.