Breathe Steam (VH)

Regular 
Similar to Steam Jet, except that the steam issues from the caster’s mouth, Breathe Steam cannot be maintained, and each energy point buys 1d damage instead of 1d-1. Caster rolls to hit against DX-2 or Innate Attack skill. This counts as an attack; it may be dodged or blocked, but not parried. The caster must be facing his target. No hand gestures are required to cast this spell; certain lip and tongue motions are made instead. Thus, Breathe Steam can be cast “no hands” at any level of skill.

Duration: 1 second. 
Cost: 1 to 4. Cannot be maintained. 
Time to cast: 2 seconds. 
Prerequisites: Magery 1, Steam Jet, and Resist Fire.

Item 
Jewelry. Usable only by mages. 
Cost to create: 1,000 energy and a $500 carnelian.