Aurava

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Sadhana

Some Indian sorcerers can conjure aurava, a magical fire that burns under water. Sadhus have learned to imitate this feat. Aurava as some practical uses; for instance, one sorcerer used aurava to kill a Cathayan who slept in a water-filled cave. More often, however, sadhus create the magical golden flame simply as a wonder to impress other Kindred. The ritual involves drawing a mandala on a golden tray underwater, placing an offering at the center, and challenging Agni to claim his due. When the offering bursts into flame, the magician can carry the tray about and use the aurava to set other things on fire.
System: The magical golden fire burns on the tray for a full scene. Substances that would be flammable in air can catch fire from the aurava, and they burn until the magic fire runs out of fuel or something other than water extinguishes them.