Heart of Stone

Few study a more staid, emotionless path than those who blend earth and void. Such magi even learn to place a ward of stone about their hearts, fettering any emotion or feeling which might otherwise seek expression. While under the influence of this heart of stone, the scholar's karma will be effectively (if temporarily) reduced, bringing it considerably closer to neutral. This will in turn impact any working which operates on the basis of karma, such as the spiritwrack spell.

In addition, while in this stoic state the scholar will be very difficult to rout and less likely to panic when fleeing. He will furthermore gain resistances to fear, holy, mental, and illusion damage and spells, as well as immunity to abominable rune and certain other fear-based effects.

Not every change is beneficial to the caster, however. In particular, he will be unable to haggle effectively and will suffer a penalty to his charisma. Furthermore, he cannot benefit from the zeal, frenzy, or demonic howl effects while in such a state.