Channeling+of+the+True+Source

A channeler of the Wheel of Time series has access to what is effectively Sponsored Magic equivalent to Soulfire. Channeling the True Source enables all Thaumaturgy effects as Evocation, but the channeler must be taught the general effect (i.e. creating fire, controlling wind, physical blocks, healing and opening gateways are basic effects) or discover it through experimentation. Via experimentation, a channeler can discover new effects on his own-roll discipline vs conviction per attempt; a failed roll means he draws as much power as he can and not a small, controlled amount. Then roll again to control the power. If the control roll fails, //all // of the power goes to backlash. Typically untaught channelers have 75% chance to kill themselves before they learn enough. Experimenting with individual weaves (spells) causes fallout instead and on a failed control roll, only the excessive power becomes fallout. Male Channelers get +1 to Power for all types of magic. Female Channelers get +1 Control to all types of magic. A Channeler can use “sponsor debt” to overchannel, casting small spells for free or bigger spells than he normally can. Those future unavoidable compels can be used in subsequent encounters to reduce either Power or Control for spellcasting (spread evenly). They are persistent; unless paid off by a Fate Point when the channeler is not actively using magic, they can be compelled repeatedly. A channeler can typically accumulate up to the average of his power and control in Debt before being cut off from the source. If the channeler is willing to sacrifice his ability, he can accumulate up to twice that in one encounter but then takes the “Severed from the Source” extreme consequence. Channeling the True Source uses Refinements normally for the standard elements of Fire, Air, Water, Earth and Spirit. Channeling does use focus items and enchanted items. However, an Angreal costs 4 focus item slots per +1 bonus but its bonus applies to all spellcasting rolls. Sa’angreal offer a bonus of +4 or higher but require “Item of Power”. For example, Callandor offers a +10 bonus for -18 refresh as an Item of Power. An average channeler is submerged, typically leaving 5 refresh open to pay off overchanneling Debt when he or she rests. They have Wizard’s Constitution and live a bit longer than DF wizards (600+ years)
 * Channeling of the True Source [-5] **