Bargain With the Heart
Emporos of Troy was a Merinita who was focused on longevity rituals and aging, but his personality directed him towards more social interests. He was particularly allied with merchants, and had a slew of spells dealing with bargains and deals. His casting sigil is growing darkness.
Bargain with the Heart(Perdo Corpus 35)
R: Touch, D: Bargain, T: Individual
Upon a deal seal and a promise made, and Magic shall bind the poor soul. Should the bargain be broken, then the offending individual will feel the touch of death claw closer to their heart.
Breaking the bargain causes the target to suddenly age five years, and a dark hue seems to ooze through their veins.
(Base 15, +1 Touch, +3 Bargain)
Side Effects table (1d10)
1 Exaggerated Sigil: After the casting of the spell, the target's veins darken, carrying the sign of their impending doom to those who look closely. Should the bargain curse trigger, their skin will sweat out a black oily substance that leaves them aged.
2-3 Minor Flaw: If the spell expires at the end of the year, it then triggers as if the bargain was broken.
4-5 Minor Side Effect: While the spell is waiting for its bargain to be broken, the target's eyes reflect the hue of the caster's.
6 Minor Benefit:
7 Major Flaw: The onset of the curse is surprisingly delayed, allowing the target to find a way to break it. Instead of suddenly aging them five years, they make an extra aging roll every year for five years, before the spell fades.
8 Major Side Effect:
9 Major Benefit: Should the target break their bargain, the caster gets a -2 to their next aging roll.
10 Fatal Flaw: The caster is bound by the deal as well, and should either of them break the bargain, both suffer the consequences.