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R^: 7"

SPC^: 50

D^: P

S^: None

A^: S

Effect: By exercise of this science,
the possessor is able to alter the molecular arrangement of an item so as to make it weak and fragile and easily broken.

The ability increases with each level of mastery as shown below:
 
 

Level of Mastery	Able to Manipulate the Equivalent of
first	thin cord
second	thick cord, leather thong
third	thick rope, leather strap, thin wire
fourth	thick wire, 1/12' thick wooden board
fifth	light iron chain, 1/6' thick wooden board
sixth	heavy iron chain, light steel chain
seventh	stock and shackles, 1' thick wooden board
eighth	iron bar of 1/12' diameter, heavy steel chain
ninth	iron bar of 1/6' diameter, steel bar of 1/12' diameter
tenth	2' thick stone wall (man-sized hole)
eleventh	magical chain armor, magical dagger
twelfth	magical splint armor, magical mace
thirteenth	magical shield, magical axe or flail
fourteenth	magical plate armor, magical sword

The science requires 1 round to exercise the molecular manipulation.
All magical items so attacked are entitled to a save vs. Magical Fire,
with each basic + 1 giving the item + 1 on the saving throw dice.