Deadly Cast

[Time:: Free Reaction] [Target:: Self]
[Trigger:: You use a Spell Ability]
[Test:: Mage Stat Strained]
[Effect:: Loud Noise, Buff]

Mage Score:

• [..6] Take 1 True Damage. You pushed yourself too far.
• [7..] Gain 1 stack of Strained. Add 2 to the damage dealt by the triggering Spell Ability. If the Spell Ability did no damage, but still targeted one or more creatures, then you can deal 2 Ethereal/Blunt Damage to the targets.

Mage Upgrades:

• Extra.
  • Increase the damage added by the "Deadly Cast Reaction" by 3. You take 1 True Damage (2 if you Fail the Ability Test.)