Many skills, spells, and effects in Volaire are governed by precise timers or require players to complete audible count-based actions. This page outlines all officially recognized durations and counted actions.
| Duration Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Instant | The effect occurs immediately. No count or timer is required. Examples: damage, status infliction, item interactions. |
| Timed | The effect has a specific time limit, typically 10 seconds, 1 minute, or 10 minutes. |
| Event Duration | The effect lasts until the end of the current game event or until used/dispelled. |
| Sight Duration | The effect lasts until the caster is out of line of sight, unconscious, dead, or the spell is broken. |
| Dormant | A pre-cast or stored effect that remains ready until discharged or overwritten. Typically lasts 1 event or as defined by the ritual. |
Some actions require a clear and audible countdown to simulate time spent on the task.
| Action | Required Count | Completion Rules |
|---|---|---|
| Bandaging (First Aid) | 60-count (“Bandaging 1…10”) | Must be spoken clearly and uninterrupted. |
| Shaking Awake (Sleep/Unconscious) | 10-count (“Shaking one… ten”) | Must be physically roleplayed with contact. |
| Cutting Out (Web/Entangle) | 10-count (“Cutting one… ten”) | Roleplay cutting motions; may be assisted by others. |
| Killing Blow | 3-count (“Killing blow 1… 2… 3”) | Blade must be in contact with target and uninterrupted. |
| Administering Potion/Elixir | 3 seconds aloud | Bottle must be held to lips with verbal count. |
| Status | Duration | Ends When… |
|---|---|---|
| Unconscious | 10 minutes | The character is healed or successfully shaken awake. |
| Bleeding Out | 60 seconds | A healing effect is applied (they return at -1 HP) or timer expires. |
| Dead | 5 minutes | The character is revived or transitions to Spirit State. |
| Spirit | Until resurrected | Ends when reaching a Resurrection Circle or being summoned. |
When seconds matter, clarity counts. Speak your time, know your line, and play fair with every countdown.
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