Mana Burn

Mana Burn is a desperate measure used when a mage fails to channel enough ambient mana to complete a spell safely.

If a character rolls a failure on a spellcast, they may choose to spend Physical Health to "buy" additional successes at a 1:1 ratio. This represents burning their own life force and physically straining their body to force the magic through. You cannot use Mental or Soul damage for Mana Burn.

If a character suffers 2 or more points of Mana Burn in a single scene, the excruciating pain triggers a Difficulty 6 Sanity Erosion check.