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osric:chapter2 [2019/06/08 18:59] – [Magic User Spells] TOC 2 robertfreemandayosric:chapter2 [2019/06/08 19:51] – [Magic User Spells] TOC 4 robertfreemanday
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 This spell causes opaque materials to become transparent, either to the caster alone or to anyone, at the caster's option. The dimensions of the transparent area are 3-ft×2-ft, and the depth depends upon the nature of the substance being made transparent. Lead and gold, being the base and pure metals respectively, are not affected by the spell at all. Only four inches of any other metal can be made transparent, but stone can be seen through to a distance of 6-ft, and wood to a distance of 20-ft. This spell causes opaque materials to become transparent, either to the caster alone or to anyone, at the caster's option. The dimensions of the transparent area are 3-ft×2-ft, and the depth depends upon the nature of the substance being made transparent. Lead and gold, being the base and pure metals respectively, are not affected by the spell at all. Only four inches of any other metal can be made transparent, but stone can be seen through to a distance of 6-ft, and wood to a distance of 20-ft.
  
-**Globe of Invulnerability**+==== Globe of Invulnerability ==== 
  
 //Arcane Abjuration// //Arcane Abjuration//
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 This spell creates a spherical shield, impermeable to spells. It functions as the spell //minor globe of invulnerability// except as noted above and in that it protects against spells level 1-4 rather than 1-3. This spell creates a spherical shield, impermeable to spells. It functions as the spell //minor globe of invulnerability// except as noted above and in that it protects against spells level 1-4 rather than 1-3.
  
-**Grasping Hand**+==== Grasping Hand ==== 
  
 //Arcane Evocation// //Arcane Evocation//
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 This spell is a more powerful evocation of the //forceful hand// spell, acting in the same manner but able to hold motionless a creature of up to 1,000 lbs or move creatures with twice the force of a //forceful hand//. This spell is a more powerful evocation of the //forceful hand// spell, acting in the same manner but able to hold motionless a creature of up to 1,000 lbs or move creatures with twice the force of a //forceful hand//.
  
-**Guards and Wards**+==== Guards and Wards ==== 
  
 //Arcane Abjuration// //Arcane Abjuration//
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 The whole warded area radiates strong magic. A //dispel magic// cast on a specific effect, if successful, removes only that effect. The whole warded area radiates strong magic. A //dispel magic// cast on a specific effect, if successful, removes only that effect.
  
-**Gust of Wind**+==== Gust of Wind ==== 
  
 //Arcane Transmutation/Alteration// //Arcane Transmutation/Alteration//
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 Hand outstretched in the final somatic gesture of this spell, the magic user summons forth a powerful blast of air, forceful enough to blow out unprotected flames smaller than a campfire. Flames the size of a campfire or greater will flare back as far as 1d6 feet, and even shielded flames have a high chance of being extinguished (5% per caster level). The wind is strong enough to hurl a small flying creature backwards by 1d6×10-ft, and will hold medium-sized creatures back from moving. Hand outstretched in the final somatic gesture of this spell, the magic user summons forth a powerful blast of air, forceful enough to blow out unprotected flames smaller than a campfire. Flames the size of a campfire or greater will flare back as far as 1d6 feet, and even shielded flames have a high chance of being extinguished (5% per caster level). The wind is strong enough to hurl a small flying creature backwards by 1d6×10-ft, and will hold medium-sized creatures back from moving.
  
-**Hallucinatory Terrain**+==== Hallucinatory Terrain ==== 
  
 //Arcane Illusion/ Phantasm// //Arcane Illusion/ Phantasm//
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 This spell masks the true appearance of an area, making it appear as something else. A road can be made to appear as a river, a forest can be made to appear as a ravine, etc. The spell's effect remains until some intelligent being touches the area (or until it is dispelled). The spell is particularly useful for hiding pits or making cliff edges seem to extend more than they actually do, but it has many other useful applications for the creative player. This spell masks the true appearance of an area, making it appear as something else. A road can be made to appear as a river, a forest can be made to appear as a ravine, etc. The spell's effect remains until some intelligent being touches the area (or until it is dispelled). The spell is particularly useful for hiding pits or making cliff edges seem to extend more than they actually do, but it has many other useful applications for the creative player.
  
-**Haste**+==== Haste ==== 
  
 //Arcane Transmutation/Alteration// //Arcane Transmutation/Alteration//
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 This spell imbues creatures in the targeted area with preternatural speed, allowing them to move and attack at twice the normal rate. The rate of spell casting cannot be increased. Within the area of effect, creatures closest to the caster will be affected first by the spell if the caster's level is not sufficient to affect all of the creatures in the area. The spell ages the creatures upon which it is cast by 2 years. This spell imbues creatures in the targeted area with preternatural speed, allowing them to move and attack at twice the normal rate. The rate of spell casting cannot be increased. Within the area of effect, creatures closest to the caster will be affected first by the spell if the caster's level is not sufficient to affect all of the creatures in the area. The spell ages the creatures upon which it is cast by 2 years.
  
-**Hold Monster**+==== Hold Monster ==== 
  
 //Arcane Enchantment/Charm// //Arcane Enchantment/Charm//
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 Creatures held by this spell may be killed or bound at a rate of one per round, or, if the attacker chooses, may be attacked at twice the normal rate with an automatic hit, for maximum damage. Creatures held by this spell may be killed or bound at a rate of one per round, or, if the attacker chooses, may be attacked at twice the normal rate with an automatic hit, for maximum damage.
  
-**Hold Person**+==== Hold Person ==== 
  
 //Arcane Enchantment/Charm// //Arcane Enchantment/Charm//
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 Persons held by this spell may be killed or bound at a rate of one per round, or, if the attacker chooses, may be attacked at twice the normal rate with an automatic hit, for maximum damage. Persons held by this spell may be killed or bound at a rate of one per round, or, if the attacker chooses, may be attacked at twice the normal rate with an automatic hit, for maximum damage.
  
-**Hold Portal**+==== Hold Portal ==== 
  
 //Arcane Transmutation/Alteration// //Arcane Transmutation/Alteration//
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 This quickly-shouted spell holds fast a door or similar aperture as if it were securely locked. The portal must be something that normally opens and closes, such as a door, gate, valve, or portcullis, and it must be closed for the spell to function. A magically held portal can be battered apart, but will not open normally until the spell's duration expires. This is not a particularly powerful spell; any being not native to the material planes (such as a demon) will ignore its effects, as will a magic user four or more levels higher than the caster. The spell may also be negated by means of a //knock// or //dispel magic// spell. This quickly-shouted spell holds fast a door or similar aperture as if it were securely locked. The portal must be something that normally opens and closes, such as a door, gate, valve, or portcullis, and it must be closed for the spell to function. A magically held portal can be battered apart, but will not open normally until the spell's duration expires. This is not a particularly powerful spell; any being not native to the material planes (such as a demon) will ignore its effects, as will a magic user four or more levels higher than the caster. The spell may also be negated by means of a //knock// or //dispel magic// spell.
  
-**Ice Storm**+==== Ice Storm ==== 
  
 //Arcane Evocation// //Arcane Evocation//
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 The caster may evoke one of two different forms of ice storm with this spell: a hailstorm or a sleet storm. The hail storm is a vicious barrage of huge hailstones that pound into a 40-ft×40-ft area, throwing up bits of shrapnel-like ice fragments as the hail shatters. Any creature within the area suffers 3d10 hit points of damage with no saving throw. The sleet storm is a maelstrom of frozen rain in an 80-ft×80-ft area, blinding all creatures in the area of effect and making the footing so slippery that all movement is cut by 50%. There is also a 50% probability that any creature attempting to move while in the sleet storm will slip and fall prone. The caster may evoke one of two different forms of ice storm with this spell: a hailstorm or a sleet storm. The hail storm is a vicious barrage of huge hailstones that pound into a 40-ft×40-ft area, throwing up bits of shrapnel-like ice fragments as the hail shatters. Any creature within the area suffers 3d10 hit points of damage with no saving throw. The sleet storm is a maelstrom of frozen rain in an 80-ft×80-ft area, blinding all creatures in the area of effect and making the footing so slippery that all movement is cut by 50%. There is also a 50% probability that any creature attempting to move while in the sleet storm will slip and fall prone.
  
-**Identify**+==== Identify ==== 
  
 //Arcane Divination// //Arcane Divination//
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 This expensive and unreliable spell allows the magic user to discern the magical properties of an item. The magic user must hold or wear the item as intended for use (thereby placing himself at risk of a cursed item). For every segment of the spell's duration, the magic user has a 15% +5%/caster level of gaining an insight into the nature of the item's enchantment. Insights include magical effects (and the corresponding command word) and number of charges (plus or minus 25% of the actual number). The exact bonus (or penalty) of a weapon is not revealed to the player, unless the GM chooses to do so for convenience; the character, of course, would not think of a magic sword as being "+1" or "+3," just as "enchanted" or "powerfully enchanted," and the spell reveals information in these terms. The spell must be cast within 1 hour/caster level of the time a magic item first comes near the caster, or the magic user's own aura will have blended too much in to the item's aura, contaminating his ability to read it. Upon casting the spell, the magic user temporarily loses 8 points of constitution, and regains them by resting for one hour per recovered point. The material component for the spell is a pearl worth 100 gp. This expensive and unreliable spell allows the magic user to discern the magical properties of an item. The magic user must hold or wear the item as intended for use (thereby placing himself at risk of a cursed item). For every segment of the spell's duration, the magic user has a 15% +5%/caster level of gaining an insight into the nature of the item's enchantment. Insights include magical effects (and the corresponding command word) and number of charges (plus or minus 25% of the actual number). The exact bonus (or penalty) of a weapon is not revealed to the player, unless the GM chooses to do so for convenience; the character, of course, would not think of a magic sword as being "+1" or "+3," just as "enchanted" or "powerfully enchanted," and the spell reveals information in these terms. The spell must be cast within 1 hour/caster level of the time a magic item first comes near the caster, or the magic user's own aura will have blended too much in to the item's aura, contaminating his ability to read it. Upon casting the spell, the magic user temporarily loses 8 points of constitution, and regains them by resting for one hour per recovered point. The material component for the spell is a pearl worth 100 gp.
  
-**Imprisonment (Reversible)**+==== Imprisonment (Reversible) ==== 
  
 //Arcane Abjuration// //Arcane Abjuration//
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 The power of this spell hurls the victim deep beneath the earth, placing it into a state of suspended animation for eternity, entombed within a cyst of rock. The only way to free an imprisoned creature is with the reverse of the spell, and the caster must know the name of the prisoner together with enough detail to clearly identify him or her. A creature freed from //imprisonment// appears at the exact spot where the //imprisonment// took place. When casting the spell's reverse, if the caster is not specific enough about the imprisoned creature's identity the spell will normally fail; but there is also a chance it will free the intended creature together with several other imprisoned victims from other places in the ground—some far, some (perhaps) near. Some of these freed victims might be from ancient ages and may have been imprisoned for a very good reason. The chance of freeing unintended recipients is 1 in 10, and their number can vary considerably (d%). The power of this spell hurls the victim deep beneath the earth, placing it into a state of suspended animation for eternity, entombed within a cyst of rock. The only way to free an imprisoned creature is with the reverse of the spell, and the caster must know the name of the prisoner together with enough detail to clearly identify him or her. A creature freed from //imprisonment// appears at the exact spot where the //imprisonment// took place. When casting the spell's reverse, if the caster is not specific enough about the imprisoned creature's identity the spell will normally fail; but there is also a chance it will free the intended creature together with several other imprisoned victims from other places in the ground—some far, some (perhaps) near. Some of these freed victims might be from ancient ages and may have been imprisoned for a very good reason. The chance of freeing unintended recipients is 1 in 10, and their number can vary considerably (d%).
  
-**Incendiary Cloud**+==== Incendiary Cloud ==== 
  
 //Arcane Evocation// //Arcane Evocation//
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 In the first round of the flare, the blazing cloud inflicts one hit point of damage for every two levels of the caster. In the second round of the flare, the heat increases to inflict 1 hit point per caster level, and in the third round of the blaze, damage falls again to one point per two levels. After three rounds, the cloud burns out, and for any further duration it retains only the properties of pyrotechnic smoke. In the first round of the flare, the blazing cloud inflicts one hit point of damage for every two levels of the caster. In the second round of the flare, the heat increases to inflict 1 hit point per caster level, and in the third round of the blaze, damage falls again to one point per two levels. After three rounds, the cloud burns out, and for any further duration it retains only the properties of pyrotechnic smoke.
  
-**Infravision**+==== Infravision ==== 
  
 //Arcane Transmutation/Alteration// //Arcane Transmutation/Alteration//
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 This spell allows the magic user to confer the ability to see in the dark, perceiving variations of heat in the infrared spectrum. The range of this vision is 60-ft. Lamps and other light sources tend to spoil the effects of infravision. Infravision does not perceive invisibility any more than normal vision. This spell allows the magic user to confer the ability to see in the dark, perceiving variations of heat in the infrared spectrum. The range of this vision is 60-ft. Lamps and other light sources tend to spoil the effects of infravision. Infravision does not perceive invisibility any more than normal vision.
  
-**Instant Summons**+==== Instant Summons ==== 
  
 //Arcane Conjuration/Summoning// //Arcane Conjuration/Summoning//
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 This spell calls a specific, desired object into the caster's hand from wherever it might be. The object must be prepared ahead of time, with the first part of the spell being cast upon it at that time—all but the final word of the incantation. The item is then touched with another item, the spell's focus, which must be of at least 5,000 gp in value (usually a gem). When the caster seeks to summon the item by means of this spell, he must hold the focus item in his hand and speak the final word of the spell. The focus item will disappear and the summoned item will appear in its place. The summoned item cannot be heavier than 8 lbs or the spell will not function. Moreover, if the item is in the possession (not necessarily in the hand) of another creature, the spell will fail. However, in this instance, the caster will learn the item's location, and some details about the owner, as determined by the GM. The spell will function across the planes. This spell calls a specific, desired object into the caster's hand from wherever it might be. The object must be prepared ahead of time, with the first part of the spell being cast upon it at that time—all but the final word of the incantation. The item is then touched with another item, the spell's focus, which must be of at least 5,000 gp in value (usually a gem). When the caster seeks to summon the item by means of this spell, he must hold the focus item in his hand and speak the final word of the spell. The focus item will disappear and the summoned item will appear in its place. The summoned item cannot be heavier than 8 lbs or the spell will not function. Moreover, if the item is in the possession (not necessarily in the hand) of another creature, the spell will fail. However, in this instance, the caster will learn the item's location, and some details about the owner, as determined by the GM. The spell will function across the planes.
  
-**Interposing Hand**+==== Interposing Hand ==== 
  
 //Arcane Evocation// //Arcane Evocation//
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 This spell creates a magical hand with the same number of hit points as the caster. The magic user can cause the hand to be as small as his or her own, or as large as a shield. The caster selects a foe, and the hand will place itself between the magic user and that particular enemy, moving so rapidly that it cannot be avoided. It is strong enough to hold back any creature weighing 200 lbs or less and will slow heavier opponents to half movement. The movement rates of opponents of truly massive size (such as dragons) will be adjudicated by the GM, being slowed to a quarter movement rate or pushing the hand aside entirely. This spell creates a magical hand with the same number of hit points as the caster. The magic user can cause the hand to be as small as his or her own, or as large as a shield. The caster selects a foe, and the hand will place itself between the magic user and that particular enemy, moving so rapidly that it cannot be avoided. It is strong enough to hold back any creature weighing 200 lbs or less and will slow heavier opponents to half movement. The movement rates of opponents of truly massive size (such as dragons) will be adjudicated by the GM, being slowed to a quarter movement rate or pushing the hand aside entirely.
  
-**Invisibility**+==== Invisibility ==== 
  
 //Arcane Illusion/Phantasm// //Arcane Illusion/Phantasm//
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 When the words of this spell are completed, the recipient and all he or she carries fade from sight, becoming invisible. Even infravision cannot detect an invisible creature. The spell remains in effect until the invisible creature attacks someone, the caster ends the spell, or the magic is dispelled. Note that the spell does not make the recipient any more quiet than normal, nor does it eliminate scents. The invisible person can see him- or herself, but the caster (unless they are one and the same) cannot. The spell cannot be cast upon an unwilling subject. When the words of this spell are completed, the recipient and all he or she carries fade from sight, becoming invisible. Even infravision cannot detect an invisible creature. The spell remains in effect until the invisible creature attacks someone, the caster ends the spell, or the magic is dispelled. Note that the spell does not make the recipient any more quiet than normal, nor does it eliminate scents. The invisible person can see him- or herself, but the caster (unless they are one and the same) cannot. The spell cannot be cast upon an unwilling subject.
  
-**Invisibility, 10-ft Radius**+==== Invisibility, 10-ft Radius ==== 
  
 //Arcane Illusion/ Phantasm// //Arcane Illusion/ Phantasm//
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 This spell operates as does the invisibility spell, but affects all creatures within 10-ft of the recipient at the time the final words of the spell are uttered. If the creature upon which the spell was cast makes an attack, the attack will negate the invisibility of all the others. However, if one of the creatures affected by the spell's radius (not the direct recipient) attacks, the invisibility only of that one creature is negated thereby. In order to remain invisible, those who were made invisible by virtue of the spell's radius must remain within 10-ft of the creature upon whom the spell is centred. All creatures affected can see each other. This spell operates as does the invisibility spell, but affects all creatures within 10-ft of the recipient at the time the final words of the spell are uttered. If the creature upon which the spell was cast makes an attack, the attack will negate the invisibility of all the others. However, if one of the creatures affected by the spell's radius (not the direct recipient) attacks, the invisibility only of that one creature is negated thereby. In order to remain invisible, those who were made invisible by virtue of the spell's radius must remain within 10-ft of the creature upon whom the spell is centred. All creatures affected can see each other.
  
-**Invisible Stalker**+==== Invisible Stalker ==== 
  
 //Arcane Conjuration/Summoning// //Arcane Conjuration/Summoning//
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 This spell summons an invisible stalker (see Chapter 5). The stalker will perform one task as commanded by the caster, but resents its slavery and will always seek to misinterpret a command if it is worded ambiguously. This spell summons an invisible stalker (see Chapter 5). The stalker will perform one task as commanded by the caster, but resents its slavery and will always seek to misinterpret a command if it is worded ambiguously.
  
-**Irresistible Dance**+==== Irresistible Dance ==== 
  
 //Arcane Enchantment/Charm// //Arcane Enchantment/Charm//
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 The creature touched (successful "to hit" roll) flies into an uncontrollable, twitching tarantella, dancing wildly. The creature's armour class is penalised by -4, and it will fail any and all saving throws during the spell's duration. It cannot act in any way, or gain benefit from a shield. The creature touched (successful "to hit" roll) flies into an uncontrollable, twitching tarantella, dancing wildly. The creature's armour class is penalised by -4, and it will fail any and all saving throws during the spell's duration. It cannot act in any way, or gain benefit from a shield.
  
-**Jump**+==== Jump ==== 
  
 //Arcane Transmutation/Alteration// //Arcane Transmutation/Alteration//
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 This spell allows the subject to make one or more prodigious leaps, one additional leap for each three caster levels above 1. Thus, at a caster level of 4, the spell permits a second leap, with additional leaps at level 7, 10, 13, etc. The recipient of the spell may bound forward 30-ft, or may leap backward or straight up for a distance of 10-ft. The leap is almost perfectly straight, with no arc. This spell allows the subject to make one or more prodigious leaps, one additional leap for each three caster levels above 1. Thus, at a caster level of 4, the spell permits a second leap, with additional leaps at level 7, 10, 13, etc. The recipient of the spell may bound forward 30-ft, or may leap backward or straight up for a distance of 10-ft. The leap is almost perfectly straight, with no arc.
  
-**Knock**+==== Knock ==== 
  
 //Arcane Transmutation/Alteration// //Arcane Transmutation/Alteration//
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 The powerful magic words of a //knock// spell open doors that are stuck, barred, locked, or even wizard locked. Chains (even those that are welded) and chests will also spring open under this spell. Doors that operate by gravity, such as portcullises, will not be opened by means of the spell. If a door is secured by a number of devices, only two will be opened by the spell; a triple-locked door is proof against a single casting of the enchantment. The powerful magic words of a //knock// spell open doors that are stuck, barred, locked, or even wizard locked. Chains (even those that are welded) and chests will also spring open under this spell. Doors that operate by gravity, such as portcullises, will not be opened by means of the spell. If a door is secured by a number of devices, only two will be opened by the spell; a triple-locked door is proof against a single casting of the enchantment.
  
-**Legend Lore**+==== Legend Lore ==== 
  
 //Arcane Divination// //Arcane Divination//
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 When completed, the spell will reveal the location of any legendary material about the object (or person, or place), and if the spell is cast in the presence of the place, person, or object the spell will invariably gather the legendary lore together into a piece of true information about it. This in formation, coming as it does from mystical echoes, will take the form of a riddle, rhyme, or other puzzle. In order to cast the spell an item of some value—often a potion—must be used and destroyed in the process. The spell can garner no information about things that have not been the subject of discussion, rumour, rhyme, or legend. When completed, the spell will reveal the location of any legendary material about the object (or person, or place), and if the spell is cast in the presence of the place, person, or object the spell will invariably gather the legendary lore together into a piece of true information about it. This in formation, coming as it does from mystical echoes, will take the form of a riddle, rhyme, or other puzzle. In order to cast the spell an item of some value—often a potion—must be used and destroyed in the process. The spell can garner no information about things that have not been the subject of discussion, rumour, rhyme, or legend.
  
-**Levitate**+==== Levitate ==== 
  
 //Arcane Transmutation/Alteration// //Arcane Transmutation/Alteration//
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 This spell allows the magic user to levitate him- or herself or another person, to a maximum weight of 100 lbs/level. The magic user can move vertically up or down at a rate of 20-ft per round, and can levitate another at a rate of 10-ft per round. The spell may be cast upon an unwilling enemy, but in this case the intended target is entitled to a saving throw. The spell does not allow any sort of horizontal movement (aerial agility level I—see Chapter 3), but it is possible for a levitated person to pull him- or herself along if there is something upon which to gain purchase, such as a wall. This spell allows the magic user to levitate him- or herself or another person, to a maximum weight of 100 lbs/level. The magic user can move vertically up or down at a rate of 20-ft per round, and can levitate another at a rate of 10-ft per round. The spell may be cast upon an unwilling enemy, but in this case the intended target is entitled to a saving throw. The spell does not allow any sort of horizontal movement (aerial agility level I—see Chapter 3), but it is possible for a levitated person to pull him- or herself along if there is something upon which to gain purchase, such as a wall.
  
-**Light**+==== Light ==== 
  
 //Arcane Transmutation/Alteration// //Arcane Transmutation/Alteration//
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 Other than as noted above, this spell is identical to the clerical spell //light//. Other than as noted above, this spell is identical to the clerical spell //light//.
  
-**Lightning Bolt**+==== Lightning Bolt ==== 
  
 //Arcane Evocation// //Arcane Evocation//
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 All items hit by the full force of the bolt must make item saving throws or be destroyed. The force of the bolt is often sufficient to blast doors into smouldering ruin. If the bolt strikes an object that does not conduct electricity, such as a stone wall, it will be deflected backward toward the caster (potentially inflicting a second shock upon those in the target area). Note that the length of a deflected bolt is not increased; the bolt will only rebound for the distance remaining in its original area of effect. All items hit by the full force of the bolt must make item saving throws or be destroyed. The force of the bolt is often sufficient to blast doors into smouldering ruin. If the bolt strikes an object that does not conduct electricity, such as a stone wall, it will be deflected backward toward the caster (potentially inflicting a second shock upon those in the target area). Note that the length of a deflected bolt is not increased; the bolt will only rebound for the distance remaining in its original area of effect.
  
-**Limited Wish**+==== Limited Wish ==== 
  
 //Arcane Conjuration/Summoning// //Arcane Conjuration/Summoning//
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 The guideline here is that wishes are granted by someone or something, which may or may not be kindly disposed to the player characters. The more greedy or selfish a wish, the greater the chance that a mischievous or actually evil power will take the opportunity to teach this upstart mortal a lesson. The guideline here is that wishes are granted by someone or something, which may or may not be kindly disposed to the player characters. The more greedy or selfish a wish, the greater the chance that a mischievous or actually evil power will take the opportunity to teach this upstart mortal a lesson.
  
-**Locate Object**+==== Locate Object ==== 
  
 //Arcane Divination// //Arcane Divination//
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 Other than as noted above, this spell is identical to the clerical spell //locate object//. Other than as noted above, this spell is identical to the clerical spell //locate object//.
  
-**Lower Water (Reversible)**+==== Lower Water (Reversible) ==== 
  
 //Arcane Transmutation/Alteration// //Arcane Transmutation/Alteration//
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 Except as may be noted above, this spell is identical to the clerical spell //lower water//. The spell's reverse can raise water no more than 5-ft/level. Except as may be noted above, this spell is identical to the clerical spell //lower water//. The spell's reverse can raise water no more than 5-ft/level.
  
-**Mage's Faithful Hound**+==== Mage's Faithful Hound ==== 
  
 //Arcane Conjuration/Summoning// //Arcane Conjuration/Summoning//
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 This spell summons an invisible watchdog to guard an area. The hound is invisible to all but the caster, who may order it to keep watch over a particular area. The area must be close to the caster, however, for if the caster is more than 30-ft from the area the hound guards, it will return to the spirit realm. The hound can detect virtually any creature that enters the area: it can detect invisibility (which includes creatures on the astral and æthereal planes), can see creatures that are moving between dimensions, and can detect virtually any other method that might be employed to sneak into an area. If any creature larger than a cat or small dog enters the area, the hound will begin baying with its echoing, supernatural bark. Moreover, it will seek to attack intruders from behind (it does not make frontal assaults) and can attack as a monster of 10 HD for 3d6 damage, even if the opponent requires up to a +3 magical weapon to be hit. The hound cannot be harmed by any means other than by dispelling it. This spell summons an invisible watchdog to guard an area. The hound is invisible to all but the caster, who may order it to keep watch over a particular area. The area must be close to the caster, however, for if the caster is more than 30-ft from the area the hound guards, it will return to the spirit realm. The hound can detect virtually any creature that enters the area: it can detect invisibility (which includes creatures on the astral and æthereal planes), can see creatures that are moving between dimensions, and can detect virtually any other method that might be employed to sneak into an area. If any creature larger than a cat or small dog enters the area, the hound will begin baying with its echoing, supernatural bark. Moreover, it will seek to attack intruders from behind (it does not make frontal assaults) and can attack as a monster of 10 HD for 3d6 damage, even if the opponent requires up to a +3 magical weapon to be hit. The hound cannot be harmed by any means other than by dispelling it.
  
-**Mage's Sword**+==== Mage's Sword ==== 
  
 //Arcane Evocation// //Arcane Evocation//
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 The caster evokes a magical sword into being and can wield it by exerting his or her will. While doing so, he or she cannot cast spells, use magic items, or move, although the spell does not end if the magic user's concentration is broken; the sword simply does not attack during that round. The sword attacks as a fighter one-half the magic user's caster level (and always hits on a natural 19 or 20), and it can hit creatures that can ordinarily be hit only with magic weapons. The damage caused by the sword is considerable; it inflicts 5d4 hp against size S and M creatures, or 5d6 against larger creatures. The sword can be dispelled by //dispel magic//. The material components for the spell cost 500 gp or more. The caster evokes a magical sword into being and can wield it by exerting his or her will. While doing so, he or she cannot cast spells, use magic items, or move, although the spell does not end if the magic user's concentration is broken; the sword simply does not attack during that round. The sword attacks as a fighter one-half the magic user's caster level (and always hits on a natural 19 or 20), and it can hit creatures that can ordinarily be hit only with magic weapons. The damage caused by the sword is considerable; it inflicts 5d4 hp against size S and M creatures, or 5d6 against larger creatures. The sword can be dispelled by //dispel magic//. The material components for the spell cost 500 gp or more.
  
-**Magic Aura**+==== Magic Aura ==== 
  
 //Arcane Illusion/Phantasm// //Arcane Illusion/Phantasm//
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 This spell creates a false magical aura around a single object of not more than five lbs per caster level. A //detect magic// spell will incorrectly perceive the item as magical, but if it is actually handled by the caster of the //detect magic// spell, he or she will be permitted a saving throw to realize that the aura is, in fact, not a true magical aura but a counterfeit. This spell creates a false magical aura around a single object of not more than five lbs per caster level. A //detect magic// spell will incorrectly perceive the item as magical, but if it is actually handled by the caster of the //detect magic// spell, he or she will be permitted a saving throw to realize that the aura is, in fact, not a true magical aura but a counterfeit.
  
-**Magic Jar**+==== Magic Jar ==== 
  
 //Arcane Possession// //Arcane Possession//
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 While the caster is in the magic jar waiting to possess another body, he or she can sense creatures beyond the jar, but not their nature. The jar may be moved from its original location, but not, obviously, by the caster. When the caster possesses another body, he or she gains complete control of its movement and acquires any memories that the body might reflexively recall (how to fly, fight with claws, use innate magical powers, etc). He or she does not gain any knowledge from the creature's mind, such as languages known or the location of a lair, for the mind is trapped in the magic jar. The caster retains his or her own mind while possessing the other body, so if the body possesses the correct physical attributes the caster can continue to cast his or her spells from within the new body. While the caster is in the magic jar waiting to possess another body, he or she can sense creatures beyond the jar, but not their nature. The jar may be moved from its original location, but not, obviously, by the caster. When the caster possesses another body, he or she gains complete control of its movement and acquires any memories that the body might reflexively recall (how to fly, fight with claws, use innate magical powers, etc). He or she does not gain any knowledge from the creature's mind, such as languages known or the location of a lair, for the mind is trapped in the magic jar. The caster retains his or her own mind while possessing the other body, so if the body possesses the correct physical attributes the caster can continue to cast his or her spells from within the new body.
  
-**Magic Missile**+==== Magic Missile ==== 
  
 //Arcane Evocation// //Arcane Evocation//
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 When this spell is cast, missiles of magical energy dart forth from the caster's fingertips, striking unerringly at his or her intended target(s), even if the target(s) are in melee or are partially concealed. The missiles inflict 1d4+1 points of damage each. For every two caster levels beyond first, the caster gains an additional missile; thus, a first-level magic user can cast one missile, a third-level caster may cast 2, a fifth-level caster may cast 3, and so on. When this spell is cast, missiles of magical energy dart forth from the caster's fingertips, striking unerringly at his or her intended target(s), even if the target(s) are in melee or are partially concealed. The missiles inflict 1d4+1 points of damage each. For every two caster levels beyond first, the caster gains an additional missile; thus, a first-level magic user can cast one missile, a third-level caster may cast 2, a fifth-level caster may cast 3, and so on.
  
-**Magic Mouth**+==== Magic Mouth ==== 
  
 //Arcane Transmutation/Alteration// //Arcane Transmutation/Alteration//
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 This spell is cast upon an object, so that when a set of particular conditions are met, a mouth will appear in the object and speak a specific message. The length of the message cannot exceed 25 words. The magic user can set any condition for the appearance of the magic mouth, but the caster's power limits the range at which the mouth can detect the triggering events. The mouth can "perceive" events at a range of 5-ft/caster level, but cannot detect invisible creatures. It has no perceptions other than visual, although it does not actually see. Obviously, a player cannot try to phrase conditions using game terms such as "hit dice," "class," "level," etc. but must use terms that would be familiar to the character. This spell is cast upon an object, so that when a set of particular conditions are met, a mouth will appear in the object and speak a specific message. The length of the message cannot exceed 25 words. The magic user can set any condition for the appearance of the magic mouth, but the caster's power limits the range at which the mouth can detect the triggering events. The mouth can "perceive" events at a range of 5-ft/caster level, but cannot detect invisible creatures. It has no perceptions other than visual, although it does not actually see. Obviously, a player cannot try to phrase conditions using game terms such as "hit dice," "class," "level," etc. but must use terms that would be familiar to the character.
  
-**Mass Charm**+==== Mass Charm ==== 
  
 //Arcane Enchantment/Charm// //Arcane Enchantment/Charm//
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 This spell functions as does //charm monster//, but affects more than one creature. Total hit dice limits the number of creatures affected; the caster cannot affect a total number of hit dice more than twice his or her caster level. All of the target creatures must be within a 30-ft×30-ft area. This spell functions as does //charm monster//, but affects more than one creature. Total hit dice limits the number of creatures affected; the caster cannot affect a total number of hit dice more than twice his or her caster level. All of the target creatures must be within a 30-ft×30-ft area.
  
-**Mass Invisibility**+==== Mass Invisibility ==== 
  
 //Arcane Illusion/Phantasm// //Arcane Illusion/Phantasm//
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 This spell acts in the same manner as an //invisibility// spell, but has an effective radius of 30-ft×30-ft, possibly hiding as many as 300 medium-sized creatures if they are packed in close and do not jostle one another. This spell acts in the same manner as an //invisibility// spell, but has an effective radius of 30-ft×30-ft, possibly hiding as many as 300 medium-sized creatures if they are packed in close and do not jostle one another.
  
-**Massmorph**+==== Massmorph ==== 
  
 //Arcane Illusion/ Phantasm// //Arcane Illusion/ Phantasm//
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 This spell causes creatures of man size or smaller to appear like an innocent grove of trees to any observers. Up to 10 creatures may be enchanted in this manner. The illusion is so powerful that it is maintained even if the massmorphed creatures are touched. The "tree's" reaction to being stabbed or hacked at is fairly likely to indicate that it is no normal tree, of course, although the illusion is not actually dispelled by a successful attack. The illusion persists until the caster dies or dismisses it (or it is dispelled). This spell causes creatures of man size or smaller to appear like an innocent grove of trees to any observers. Up to 10 creatures may be enchanted in this manner. The illusion is so powerful that it is maintained even if the massmorphed creatures are touched. The "tree's" reaction to being stabbed or hacked at is fairly likely to indicate that it is no normal tree, of course, although the illusion is not actually dispelled by a successful attack. The illusion persists until the caster dies or dismisses it (or it is dispelled).
  
-**Maze**+==== Maze ==== 
  
 //Arcane Conjuration/Summoning// //Arcane Conjuration/Summoning//
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 The targeted creature is trapped by this spell into an interdimensional reality similar to that created by the second level spell //ropetrick//. This wormhole has an entrance, which closes immediately after the target is trapped, and an exit, which is difficult to find in the branching, twisting maze of the dimensional labyrinth. A creature's intelligence determines the amount of time required to find the way out and emerge back into the material plane. The targeted creature is trapped by this spell into an interdimensional reality similar to that created by the second level spell //ropetrick//. This wormhole has an entrance, which closes immediately after the target is trapped, and an exit, which is difficult to find in the branching, twisting maze of the dimensional labyrinth. A creature's intelligence determines the amount of time required to find the way out and emerge back into the material plane.
  
-**Mending**+==== Mending ==== 
  
 //Arcane Transmutation/Alteration// //Arcane Transmutation/Alteration//
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 This spell repairs small breaks or tears in an object. It can weld together broken metallic objects, such as a chain link or a broken dagger, rejoin a broken bottle, and repair holes in leather or cloth, for example. The spell does not repair magic items in any way that would restore or affect their magical qualities. This spell repairs small breaks or tears in an object. It can weld together broken metallic objects, such as a chain link or a broken dagger, rejoin a broken bottle, and repair holes in leather or cloth, for example. The spell does not repair magic items in any way that would restore or affect their magical qualities.
  
-**Message**+==== Message ==== 
  
 //Arcane Transmutation/Alteration// //Arcane Transmutation/Alteration//
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 Once this spell is cast, the magic user may point to any creature in range and whisper a message that the other creature will hear. If there is time remaining, the recipient may whisper a message in reply. Only one creature may be in contact with the caster at a time, but if time allows, the caster may make contact with more than one possible recipient. The gestures of this spell are subtle, and it is easy to conceal that the enchantment is being cast. Note that the path between the magic user and the recipient must be a straight line and not completely blocked. Once this spell is cast, the magic user may point to any creature in range and whisper a message that the other creature will hear. If there is time remaining, the recipient may whisper a message in reply. Only one creature may be in contact with the caster at a time, but if time allows, the caster may make contact with more than one possible recipient. The gestures of this spell are subtle, and it is easy to conceal that the enchantment is being cast. Note that the path between the magic user and the recipient must be a straight line and not completely blocked.
  
-**Meteor Swarm**+==== Meteor Swarm ==== 
  
 //Arcane Evocation// //Arcane Evocation//
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 Meteor-like chunks of magical fire streak from the magic user's outstretched hand, exploding into an inferno of flame when they strike the intended targets. The caster may hurl four large meteors or eight small meteors. These missiles strike the first creature in their straight-line trajectories automatically, granting no saving throw and inflicting full damage. When the meteor strikes its target, the explosion of fire may catch other creatures in its radius. These creatures receive saving throws for half damage. Large meteors inflict 10d4 hp damage and explode in a radius of 15-ft. Small meteors inflict 5d4 hp damage and explode in a radius of 7½-ft. If the explosions overlap, a creature in this area is subject to damage from all the explosions, but is entitled to a separate saving throw (halving damage) for each. Meteor-like chunks of magical fire streak from the magic user's outstretched hand, exploding into an inferno of flame when they strike the intended targets. The caster may hurl four large meteors or eight small meteors. These missiles strike the first creature in their straight-line trajectories automatically, granting no saving throw and inflicting full damage. When the meteor strikes its target, the explosion of fire may catch other creatures in its radius. These creatures receive saving throws for half damage. Large meteors inflict 10d4 hp damage and explode in a radius of 15-ft. Small meteors inflict 5d4 hp damage and explode in a radius of 7½-ft. If the explosions overlap, a creature in this area is subject to damage from all the explosions, but is entitled to a separate saving throw (halving damage) for each.
  
-**Mind Blank**+==== Mind Blank ==== 
  
 //Arcane Abjuration// //Arcane Abjuration//
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 By means of this spell, the person upon whom it is cast becomes completely protected from all divination and scrying magic. His or her thoughts cannot be detected in any way, he or she cannot be magically overheard when speaking, his or her soul cannot be trapped or affected, etc. By means of this spell, the person upon whom it is cast becomes completely protected from all divination and scrying magic. His or her thoughts cannot be detected in any way, he or she cannot be magically overheard when speaking, his or her soul cannot be trapped or affected, etc.
  
-**Minor Globe of Invulnerability**+==== Minor Globe of Invulnerability ==== 
  
 //Arcane Abjuration// //Arcane Abjuration//
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 A globe of eldritch power forms around the magic user, hedging out all spells of third or lower level. Spells may be cast from within the globe. Dispel magic, if cast upon the globe, will destroy it. A globe of eldritch power forms around the magic user, hedging out all spells of third or lower level. Spells may be cast from within the globe. Dispel magic, if cast upon the globe, will destroy it.
  
-**Mirror Image**+==== Mirror Image ==== 
  
 //Arcane Illusion/Phantasm// //Arcane Illusion/Phantasm//
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 The //mirror image// spell creates 1d4 phantasmal images of the magic user, all mirroring his or her actions. The spell's 6-ft radius also becomes slightly blurred to sight, like the reflection of a slightly distorted mirror. The combination of these two magical phenomena makes it impossible to distinguish the images from the caster without aid of a magical nature, such as //true seeing//. When an opponent makes a successful hit against one of the images, the image breaks up and disappears (the others remain). If an opponent attempts to attack a magic user obscured by this spell, it is randomly determined whether the "to hit" roll is directed toward the person or one of the images. At the end of the spell's duration, the images fade from sight. The //mirror image// spell creates 1d4 phantasmal images of the magic user, all mirroring his or her actions. The spell's 6-ft radius also becomes slightly blurred to sight, like the reflection of a slightly distorted mirror. The combination of these two magical phenomena makes it impossible to distinguish the images from the caster without aid of a magical nature, such as //true seeing//. When an opponent makes a successful hit against one of the images, the image breaks up and disappears (the others remain). If an opponent attempts to attack a magic user obscured by this spell, it is randomly determined whether the "to hit" roll is directed toward the person or one of the images. At the end of the spell's duration, the images fade from sight.
  
-**Mnemonic Enhancement**+==== Mnemonic Enhancement ==== 
  
 //Arcane Transmutation/Alteration// //Arcane Transmutation/Alteration//
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 This spell enhances the magic user's precision of memory, allowing him or her to retain up to three additional spell levels in his or her mind (3 first level, 1 first and one second level, or 1 third level). The spell may be used for memorisation, or may be used to hold onto the memory of a spell just cast. The spell components are expensive, costing at least 100 gp, and might not be available in rural communities. This spell enhances the magic user's precision of memory, allowing him or her to retain up to three additional spell levels in his or her mind (3 first level, 1 first and one second level, or 1 third level). The spell may be used for memorisation, or may be used to hold onto the memory of a spell just cast. The spell components are expensive, costing at least 100 gp, and might not be available in rural communities.
  
-**Monster Summoning I**+==== Monster Summoning I ==== 
  
 //Arcane Conjuration/Summoning// //Arcane Conjuration/Summoning//
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 Evil casters may get the monsters in parentheses, at the GM's option. Evil casters may get the monsters in parentheses, at the GM's option.
  
-**Monster Summoning II**+==== Monster Summoning II ==== 
  
 //Arcane Conjuration/Summoning// //Arcane Conjuration/Summoning//
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-**Monster Summoning III**+==== Monster Summoning III ==== 
  
 //Arcane Conjuration/Summoning// //Arcane Conjuration/Summoning//
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-**Monster Summoning IV**+==== Monster Summoning IV ==== 
  
 //Arcane Conjuration/Summoning// //Arcane Conjuration/Summoning//
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-**Monster Summoning V**+==== Monster Summoning V ==== 
  
 //Arcane Conjuration/Summoning// //Arcane Conjuration/Summoning//
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-**Monster Summoning VI**+==== Monster Summoning VI ==== 
  
 //Arcane Conjuration/Summoning// //Arcane Conjuration/Summoning//
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-**Monster Summoning VII**+==== Monster Summoning VII ==== 
  
 //Arcane Conjuration/Summoning// //Arcane Conjuration/Summoning//
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-**Move Earth**+==== Move Earth ==== 
  
 //Arcane Transmutation/Alteration// //Arcane Transmutation/Alteration//
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 If an intact feature (such as a portion of a forest or the foundations under a cottage) is to be moved, an earth elemental must also be summoned. Without the assistance of an elemental, the earth under a cottage could certainly be moved, but with the—presumably undesired—result of destroying the cottage in the process. If an intact feature (such as a portion of a forest or the foundations under a cottage) is to be moved, an earth elemental must also be summoned. Without the assistance of an elemental, the earth under a cottage could certainly be moved, but with the—presumably undesired—result of destroying the cottage in the process.
  
-**Part Water**+==== Part Water ==== 
  
 //Arcane Transmutation/Alteration// //Arcane Transmutation/Alteration//
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 Except as may be noted above, this spell is identical to the clerical spell //part water//. Except as may be noted above, this spell is identical to the clerical spell //part water//.
  
-**Passwall**+==== Passwall ==== 
  
 //Arcane Transmutation/Alteration// //Arcane Transmutation/Alteration//
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 By means of a //passwall// spell, the magic user creates an inter-dimensional opening through any non-metallic material, allowing him or her and any others to simply walk directly into the hillside or through a wall. More than one spell may be used in succession to create longer passages. The inside of the passageway is still a part of the material plane; the inter-dimensional warping of space simply acts to "remove" the material through which the passage is created. By means of a //passwall// spell, the magic user creates an inter-dimensional opening through any non-metallic material, allowing him or her and any others to simply walk directly into the hillside or through a wall. More than one spell may be used in succession to create longer passages. The inside of the passageway is still a part of the material plane; the inter-dimensional warping of space simply acts to "remove" the material through which the passage is created.
  
-**Permanency**+==== Permanency ==== 
  
 //Arcane Transmutation/Alteration// //Arcane Transmutation/Alteration//
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 These spells may be dispelled by any caster subject to the normal rules for //dispel magic//. These spells may be dispelled by any caster subject to the normal rules for //dispel magic//.
  
-**Phantasmal Force**+==== Phantasmal Force ==== 
  
 //Arcane Illusion/Phantasm// //Arcane Illusion/Phantasm//
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 Note that the spell relies purely on a visual effect; it will have no effect upon a creature that does not see it. Furthermore, the lack of any audible component can make certain illusions completely non-credible. An explosion, for example, is not likely to be believed by anyone if it creates no sound. Various methods may be used by the GM to determine if an NPC or monster believes the effect of a phantasmal force, common sense being the first thing to consider. A player who takes care to craft a believable illusion should be rewarded for skilful use of the spell, not forced into a table of random results. Note that the spell relies purely on a visual effect; it will have no effect upon a creature that does not see it. Furthermore, the lack of any audible component can make certain illusions completely non-credible. An explosion, for example, is not likely to be believed by anyone if it creates no sound. Various methods may be used by the GM to determine if an NPC or monster believes the effect of a phantasmal force, common sense being the first thing to consider. A player who takes care to craft a believable illusion should be rewarded for skilful use of the spell, not forced into a table of random results.
  
-**Phase Door**+==== Phase Door ==== 
  
 //Arcane Transmutation/Alteration// //Arcane Transmutation/Alteration//
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 The caster opens, by means of this spell, a dimensional pathway through a solid object, 10-ft in depth. It is a pathway that only the caster may use, and it remains until the caster has traversed it twice. In other respects, the spell is similar to a //passwall//. The caster opens, by means of this spell, a dimensional pathway through a solid object, 10-ft in depth. It is a pathway that only the caster may use, and it remains until the caster has traversed it twice. In other respects, the spell is similar to a //passwall//.
  
-**Plant Growth**+==== Plant Growth ==== 
  
 //Arcane Transmutation/Alteration// //Arcane Transmutation/Alteration//
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 Except as noted above, this spell is identical to the druidic spell //plant growth//. Except as noted above, this spell is identical to the druidic spell //plant growth//.
  
-**Polymorph Object**+==== Polymorph Object ==== 
  
 //Arcane Transmutation/Alteration// //Arcane Transmutation/Alteration//
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 This spell can be dispelled. This spell can be dispelled.
  
-**Polymorph Other**+==== Polymorph Other ==== 
  
 //Arcane Transmutation/Alteration// //Arcane Transmutation/Alteration//
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 For every intelligence point of the transformed creature, the base chance is reduced by 5%, and there is a further ±5% alteration for each level (or HD) by which the original form's level (or HD) differs from that of the new form. This check is made on a daily basis, so such a transformation will, eventually, become inevitable according to the laws of chance if the transformed creature is not magically brought back to its original form. A transformed creature retains its former hit points, but otherwise assumes all the physical characteristics of the new form immediately. The transformation may be dispelled, but the second change of shape will necessitate another system shock check. For every intelligence point of the transformed creature, the base chance is reduced by 5%, and there is a further ±5% alteration for each level (or HD) by which the original form's level (or HD) differs from that of the new form. This check is made on a daily basis, so such a transformation will, eventually, become inevitable according to the laws of chance if the transformed creature is not magically brought back to its original form. A transformed creature retains its former hit points, but otherwise assumes all the physical characteristics of the new form immediately. The transformation may be dispelled, but the second change of shape will necessitate another system shock check.
  
-**Polymorph Self**+==== Polymorph Self ==== 
  
 //Arcane Transmutation/Alteration// //Arcane Transmutation/Alteration//
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 The caster can polymorph into forms no smaller than a songbird and no heavier than 2,000 lbs. Only the movement capabilities of the new form can be used, not its attacks, defences, or other abilities. The magic user can transform him- or herself into a lion, and run as fast as a lion, but his or her claws will do no more damage than a human's soft fists. Similarly, if he or she transforms into a dragon, he or she will have the dragon's ability to fly but no breath weapon. As an orc, he or she would be able to use whatever weapons he or she could use in his original shape, but would lack infravision. The caster retains his or her own hit points and armour class. The caster can polymorph into forms no smaller than a songbird and no heavier than 2,000 lbs. Only the movement capabilities of the new form can be used, not its attacks, defences, or other abilities. The magic user can transform him- or herself into a lion, and run as fast as a lion, but his or her claws will do no more damage than a human's soft fists. Similarly, if he or she transforms into a dragon, he or she will have the dragon's ability to fly but no breath weapon. As an orc, he or she would be able to use whatever weapons he or she could use in his original shape, but would lack infravision. The caster retains his or her own hit points and armour class.
  
-**Power Word, Blind**+==== Power Word, Blind ==== 
  
 //Arcane Conjuration/Summoning// //Arcane Conjuration/Summoning//
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 The word of //power to blind// removes vision from creatures within the area of effect. The duration of the blindness depends on how many total hp the affected creatures have. If the total is 50 or less, the blindness lasts 1d4+1 turns. If the total is 51 hit points to 100, the blindness lasts 1d4+1 rounds, as opposed to turns. The spell does not affect more than 100 hp of creatures in total. The caster may target specific creatures within the area of effect. The word of //power to blind// removes vision from creatures within the area of effect. The duration of the blindness depends on how many total hp the affected creatures have. If the total is 50 or less, the blindness lasts 1d4+1 turns. If the total is 51 hit points to 100, the blindness lasts 1d4+1 rounds, as opposed to turns. The spell does not affect more than 100 hp of creatures in total. The caster may target specific creatures within the area of effect.
  
-**Power Word, Kill**+==== Power Word, Kill ==== 
  
 //Arcane Conjuration/Summoning// //Arcane Conjuration/Summoning//
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 Upon the casting of this spell, the magic user specifies whether the spell is to kill one creature or multiple creatures. The spell will instantly deal death to a creature of up to 60 hit points, offering no saving throw (magic resistance does apply). The spell may, alternatively, be used to slaughter up to 120 hp of creatures with 10 or fewer hit points each. The total number of hit points is based upon the target's current hit points, not maximum hit points, so wounded creatures are more vulnerable to the spell. All creatures to be killed must be within the spell's area of effect. Upon the casting of this spell, the magic user specifies whether the spell is to kill one creature or multiple creatures. The spell will instantly deal death to a creature of up to 60 hit points, offering no saving throw (magic resistance does apply). The spell may, alternatively, be used to slaughter up to 120 hp of creatures with 10 or fewer hit points each. The total number of hit points is based upon the target's current hit points, not maximum hit points, so wounded creatures are more vulnerable to the spell. All creatures to be killed must be within the spell's area of effect.
  
-**Power Word, Stun**+==== Power Word, Stun ==== 
  
 //Arcane Conjuration/Summoning// //Arcane Conjuration/Summoning//
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 The creature targeted by a stunning power word hears the word as a thundering roar, although others hear it normally. The impact of the word's magical power stuns the victim, rendering him unable to think clearly or act in any manner (including movement). The duration of the spell's effect is determined by the target's current hit points (not its normal maximum). A creature with 1-30 remaining hit points will be stunned for 4d4 rounds, a creature with 31-60 hp remaining will be stunned for 2d4 rounds, a creature with 61-90 hp remaining will be stunned for 1d4 rounds, and creatures with 90+ hit points will be able to shrug off the effect of the spell entirely. The creature targeted by a stunning power word hears the word as a thundering roar, although others hear it normally. The impact of the word's magical power stuns the victim, rendering him unable to think clearly or act in any manner (including movement). The duration of the spell's effect is determined by the target's current hit points (not its normal maximum). A creature with 1-30 remaining hit points will be stunned for 4d4 rounds, a creature with 31-60 hp remaining will be stunned for 2d4 rounds, a creature with 61-90 hp remaining will be stunned for 1d4 rounds, and creatures with 90+ hit points will be able to shrug off the effect of the spell entirely.
  
-**Prismatic Sphere**+==== Prismatic Sphere ==== 
  
 //Arcane Conjuration/Summoning// //Arcane Conjuration/Summoning//
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-**Project Image**+==== Project Image ==== 
  
 //Arcane Illusion/Phantasm// //Arcane Illusion/Phantasm//
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 This spell creates an illusory duplicate of the magic user in another place within the spell's range. The image must remain visible to the caster or the spell will end. Much like //mirror image//, the projected image mimics all the caster's movements, but it is not affected by attacks of any kind. The image possesses an arcane link to the caster; if desired, the magic user can cast spells that originate at the image rather than at the caster, as if the image, rather than the magic user, cast the spell. Thus, the effective range of an attack spell can be increased, or a spell that would ordinarily centre on the caster could be brought into effect around the projected image. This spell creates an illusory duplicate of the magic user in another place within the spell's range. The image must remain visible to the caster or the spell will end. Much like //mirror image//, the projected image mimics all the caster's movements, but it is not affected by attacks of any kind. The image possesses an arcane link to the caster; if desired, the magic user can cast spells that originate at the image rather than at the caster, as if the image, rather than the magic user, cast the spell. Thus, the effective range of an attack spell can be increased, or a spell that would ordinarily centre on the caster could be brought into effect around the projected image.
  
-**Protection From Evil (Reversible)**+==== Protection From Evil (Reversible) ==== 
  
 //Arcane Abjuration// //Arcane Abjuration//
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 Other than as noted above, this spell is identical to the clerical spell //protection from evil//. Other than as noted above, this spell is identical to the clerical spell //protection from evil//.
  
-**Protection From Evil, 10-ft Radius (Reversible)**+==== Protection From Evil, 10-ft Radius (Reversible) ==== 
  
 //Arcane Abjuration// //Arcane Abjuration//
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 This spell, except as noted above, is similar to the clerical spell //protection from evil, 10-ft radius//. This spell, except as noted above, is similar to the clerical spell //protection from evil, 10-ft radius//.
  
-**Protection From Normal Missiles**+==== Protection From Normal Missiles ==== 
  
 //Arcane Abjuration// //Arcane Abjuration//
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 The subject of this spell becomes completely invulnerable to the effects of projectiles. The spell's power is not sufficient to completely ward off the larger missiles hurled by siege engines such as catapults and ballistae, nor the enchantment of a magic arrow or bolt, but does reduce any damage caused by such weapons by 1 hit point per die of damage. The spell conveys no protection whatsoever against spells, including spells with missile-like qualities such as //fireball// or //ray of enfeeblement//. The subject of this spell becomes completely invulnerable to the effects of projectiles. The spell's power is not sufficient to completely ward off the larger missiles hurled by siege engines such as catapults and ballistae, nor the enchantment of a magic arrow or bolt, but does reduce any damage caused by such weapons by 1 hit point per die of damage. The spell conveys no protection whatsoever against spells, including spells with missile-like qualities such as //fireball// or //ray of enfeeblement//.
  
-**Push**+==== Push ==== 
  
 //Arcane Conjuration/Summoning// //Arcane Conjuration/Summoning//
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 The magic user casts this spell and points toward the desired target, which is instantly pushed away from the caster. The supernatural force exerted by the spell is only about one pound per level of the caster, but the spell can be used to move small objects or to throw enemies off balance. A small object can be moved at a rate of 10-ft/round(directly away from the caster), and if the object is a weapon held by a creature, the creature will suffer a penalty "to hit" equal to the caster's level. For example, a tenth level magic user could exert so much eldritch force against an attacking orc's axe that the orc would suffer a -10 "to hit" with it. Moving an actual creature or a heavier object is only possible if the creature's weight in pounds is not more than 50 times the caster's level. The magic user casts this spell and points toward the desired target, which is instantly pushed away from the caster. The supernatural force exerted by the spell is only about one pound per level of the caster, but the spell can be used to move small objects or to throw enemies off balance. A small object can be moved at a rate of 10-ft/round(directly away from the caster), and if the object is a weapon held by a creature, the creature will suffer a penalty "to hit" equal to the caster's level. For example, a tenth level magic user could exert so much eldritch force against an attacking orc's axe that the orc would suffer a -10 "to hit" with it. Moving an actual creature or a heavier object is only possible if the creature's weight in pounds is not more than 50 times the caster's level.
  
-**Pyrotechnics**+==== Pyrotechnics ==== 
  
 //Arcane Transmutation/Alteration// //Arcane Transmutation/Alteration//
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 With any exceptions noted above, this spell is identical to the druidic spell //pyrotechnics//. With any exceptions noted above, this spell is identical to the druidic spell //pyrotechnics//.
  
-**Ray of Enfeeblement**+==== Ray of Enfeeblement ==== 
  
 //Arcane Enchantment/Charm// //Arcane Enchantment/Charm//
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 As this spell is cast, a ray of unpleasant and indescribable colour arcs from the caster's hand to strike the chosen target. No attack roll is required to hit. If the target fails a saving throw, its strength and the effect of all attacks which are dependent upon strength are reduced by 25%. The amount of reduction is increased by 1%/caster level (to be rounded off in the case of lower-level magic users simply as a matter of convenience). Thus, if an orc is struck with the //ray// by a level one magic user, the orc would lose 26% (rounded to 25%, at the option of the GM) of its strength. Its "to hit" rolls are not affected, but any damage it inflicts is reduced to 75% (or 74%) of the damage rolled (a good GM avoids minuscule calculations that might bog down the game). A //ray of enfeeblement// may technically reduce the target's strength below the required minimum to qualify for a class, but its effects are too temporary to affect class choices (so an enfeebled paladin with a temporary strength of 8 retains his or her paladinhood). Any further effects of the reduced strength are determined by the GM. As this spell is cast, a ray of unpleasant and indescribable colour arcs from the caster's hand to strike the chosen target. No attack roll is required to hit. If the target fails a saving throw, its strength and the effect of all attacks which are dependent upon strength are reduced by 25%. The amount of reduction is increased by 1%/caster level (to be rounded off in the case of lower-level magic users simply as a matter of convenience). Thus, if an orc is struck with the //ray// by a level one magic user, the orc would lose 26% (rounded to 25%, at the option of the GM) of its strength. Its "to hit" rolls are not affected, but any damage it inflicts is reduced to 75% (or 74%) of the damage rolled (a good GM avoids minuscule calculations that might bog down the game). A //ray of enfeeblement// may technically reduce the target's strength below the required minimum to qualify for a class, but its effects are too temporary to affect class choices (so an enfeebled paladin with a temporary strength of 8 retains his or her paladinhood). Any further effects of the reduced strength are determined by the GM.
  
-**Read Magic (Reversible)**+==== Read Magic (Reversible) ==== 
  
 //Arcane Divination// //Arcane Divination//
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 The reverse of the spell allows the magic user to make magical writings indecipherable for the spell's duration, and is cast upon the writing rather than upon the caster him- or herself. The reverse of the spell allows the magic user to make magical writings indecipherable for the spell's duration, and is cast upon the writing rather than upon the caster him- or herself.
  
-**Remove Curse (Reversible)**+==== Remove Curse (Reversible) ==== 
  
 //Arcane Abjuration// //Arcane Abjuration//
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 Other than as noted above, this spell is identical to the clerical spell //remove curse//. Other than as noted above, this spell is identical to the clerical spell //remove curse//.
  
-**Reincarnation**+==== Reincarnation ==== 
  
 //Arcane Necromancy// //Arcane Necromancy//
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-**Repulsion**+==== Repulsion ==== 
  
 //Arcane Abjuration// //Arcane Abjuration//
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 All living creatures in the spell's path will move away from the caster at their normal movement rates for the spell's duration, as if by choice. All living creatures in the spell's path will move away from the caster at their normal movement rates for the spell's duration, as if by choice.
  
-**Reverse Gravity**+==== Reverse Gravity ==== 
  
 //Arcane Transmutation/Alteration// //Arcane Transmutation/Alteration//
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 The caster momentarily reverses gravity in the area of effect, which is a 30 square-ft area, extending a mile into the air. Any object or creature in this area will "fall" upwards for a distance of 20-ft, striking intervening objects as per a normal, downward fall. When the duration ends, of course, they will fall downward again. The caster momentarily reverses gravity in the area of effect, which is a 30 square-ft area, extending a mile into the air. Any object or creature in this area will "fall" upwards for a distance of 20-ft, striking intervening objects as per a normal, downward fall. When the duration ends, of course, they will fall downward again.
  
-**Rope Trick**+==== Rope Trick ==== 
  
 //Arcane Transmutation/Alteration// //Arcane Transmutation/Alteration//
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 This spell enchants a rope to become a portal into an extra-dimensional pocket of unreality opened by the spell. The rope rises in the air and then hangs, suspended by its connection to the extra-dimensional hideaway. Up to six medium-size people can hide in the space (five, if the rope is to be pulled up and into the space as well). At the spell's expiration, the inhabitants or contents of the space will fall into normal reality if they have not already departed. True reality is visible through the portal, but cannot be affected from within. This spell enchants a rope to become a portal into an extra-dimensional pocket of unreality opened by the spell. The rope rises in the air and then hangs, suspended by its connection to the extra-dimensional hideaway. Up to six medium-size people can hide in the space (five, if the rope is to be pulled up and into the space as well). At the spell's expiration, the inhabitants or contents of the space will fall into normal reality if they have not already departed. True reality is visible through the portal, but cannot be affected from within.
  
-**Scare**+==== Scare ==== 
  
 //Arcane Enchantment/Charm// //Arcane Enchantment/Charm//
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 This spell causes terror in creatures of less than 6th level or 6 HD. Such creatures are entitled to a saving throw, which, if successful, allows them to shake off the spell's effect entirely. If a creature fails the saving throw, however, it will become frozen with terror. If forced, it can fight, but it suffers a penalty of -1 to all attacks, damage, and saving throw rolls. This spell causes terror in creatures of less than 6th level or 6 HD. Such creatures are entitled to a saving throw, which, if successful, allows them to shake off the spell's effect entirely. If a creature fails the saving throw, however, it will become frozen with terror. If forced, it can fight, but it suffers a penalty of -1 to all attacks, damage, and saving throw rolls.
  
-**Secret Chest**+==== Secret Chest ==== 
  
 //Arcane Transmutation/Alteration// //Arcane Transmutation/Alteration//
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 This spell allows the magic user to shift a magically crafted treasure chest into the æthereal plane, where it will be safe from those who might seek to steal the caster's possessions. The chest itself must be crafted of the finest materials in order to support the spell's magic, and it will cost a minimum of 5,000 gp to have a craftsman or craftsmen build it, together with a second, miniature copy. When the magic user casts the spell, one hand upon the chest and one upon the miniature, the chest disappears into the æthereal plane, together with its contents. These contents may be up to one cubic foot of material per caster level (and no more than this) regardless of the chest's actual volume. If the chest contains any living matter, there is a 75% chance that the spell will completely fail, although if it should succeed, the living creature will be imprisoned in the æthereal plane until freed. The caster (and only the caster) can use the miniature chest to pull the larger one from the æther wherever he or she might be. It is possible, although not likely, that some æthereal creature or æthereal traveller might happen upon the chest while it is in the æthereal plane. So long as the chest remains in the æthereal plane, the magic user will still be able to retrieve it (although it may have been looted). No creature on the material plane has any chance using any magic known to humanity to locate a secret chest that has been hidden in the æthereal plane by means of this spell. After the spell duration expires, there is a cumulative 1 in 20 chance per day that the spell's link to the chest will fail, and the chest will be irrecoverable. This spell allows the magic user to shift a magically crafted treasure chest into the æthereal plane, where it will be safe from those who might seek to steal the caster's possessions. The chest itself must be crafted of the finest materials in order to support the spell's magic, and it will cost a minimum of 5,000 gp to have a craftsman or craftsmen build it, together with a second, miniature copy. When the magic user casts the spell, one hand upon the chest and one upon the miniature, the chest disappears into the æthereal plane, together with its contents. These contents may be up to one cubic foot of material per caster level (and no more than this) regardless of the chest's actual volume. If the chest contains any living matter, there is a 75% chance that the spell will completely fail, although if it should succeed, the living creature will be imprisoned in the æthereal plane until freed. The caster (and only the caster) can use the miniature chest to pull the larger one from the æther wherever he or she might be. It is possible, although not likely, that some æthereal creature or æthereal traveller might happen upon the chest while it is in the æthereal plane. So long as the chest remains in the æthereal plane, the magic user will still be able to retrieve it (although it may have been looted). No creature on the material plane has any chance using any magic known to humanity to locate a secret chest that has been hidden in the æthereal plane by means of this spell. After the spell duration expires, there is a cumulative 1 in 20 chance per day that the spell's link to the chest will fail, and the chest will be irrecoverable.
  
-**Shape Change**+==== Shape Change ==== 
  
 //Arcane Transmutation/Alteration// //Arcane Transmutation/Alteration//
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 Upon casting this spell, the magic user becomes able to change shape almost at will (each change takes one segment, and incurs no system shock check). The caster retains his or her own mind and hit points, but assumes the magical properties of the shape-changed form as well as its physical capabilities. The spell does not allow the caster to assume the form of any greater creature native to another plane of existence, but virtually any other form can be assumed, from a tree to an insect to a treasure chest to a dragon. The material component of the spell is a piece of jewellery worth 5,000 gp. Upon casting this spell, the magic user becomes able to change shape almost at will (each change takes one segment, and incurs no system shock check). The caster retains his or her own mind and hit points, but assumes the magical properties of the shape-changed form as well as its physical capabilities. The spell does not allow the caster to assume the form of any greater creature native to another plane of existence, but virtually any other form can be assumed, from a tree to an insect to a treasure chest to a dragon. The material component of the spell is a piece of jewellery worth 5,000 gp.
  
-**Shatter**+==== Shatter ==== 
  
 //Arcane Transmutation/Alteration// //Arcane Transmutation/Alteration//
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 This spell causes an item to shatter into pieces. It can affect objects of up to 10 lbs weight per caster level. Only brittle materials are affected by the spell (glass, earthenware, etc.) excluding magical items of any kind. The item is permitted a saving throw against a crushing blow to avoid destruction. This spell causes an item to shatter into pieces. It can affect objects of up to 10 lbs weight per caster level. Only brittle materials are affected by the spell (glass, earthenware, etc.) excluding magical items of any kind. The item is permitted a saving throw against a crushing blow to avoid destruction.
  
-**Shield**+==== Shield ==== 
  
 //Arcane Evocation// //Arcane Evocation//
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 By means of this spell, the caster creates an invisible barrier of magical force. //Magic missiles// cannot penetrate the barrier at all. The magic user gains an armour class of 2 against any hurled weapon, armour class of 3 against propelled weapons such as arrows, and armour class of 4 against all other attacks. All saving throws against frontal attacks (by wands, dragon breath, etc.) are made at +1 during the spell's duration. The shield is a frontal defence and grants no benefits against attacks from behind or from the rear flanks. By means of this spell, the caster creates an invisible barrier of magical force. //Magic missiles// cannot penetrate the barrier at all. The magic user gains an armour class of 2 against any hurled weapon, armour class of 3 against propelled weapons such as arrows, and armour class of 4 against all other attacks. All saving throws against frontal attacks (by wands, dragon breath, etc.) are made at +1 during the spell's duration. The shield is a frontal defence and grants no benefits against attacks from behind or from the rear flanks.
  
-**Shocking Grasp**+==== Shocking Grasp ==== 
  
 //Arcane Transmutation/Alteration// //Arcane Transmutation/Alteration//
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 This spell imbues the caster's hand with a powerful electrical charge that the magic user may use to deliver a deadly shock. The electrical charge can be delivered either by a direct touch (requiring a successful attack roll) or through a conductive material such as metal. This spell is not powerful enough to deliver a dangerous shock through any significant volume of water, but a small quantity of water (a shallow puddle, for instance) could be used as a suitable conductor. The shocking grasp inflicts 1d8 hp of damage, +1 hp per level of the caster. This spell imbues the caster's hand with a powerful electrical charge that the magic user may use to deliver a deadly shock. The electrical charge can be delivered either by a direct touch (requiring a successful attack roll) or through a conductive material such as metal. This spell is not powerful enough to deliver a dangerous shock through any significant volume of water, but a small quantity of water (a shallow puddle, for instance) could be used as a suitable conductor. The shocking grasp inflicts 1d8 hp of damage, +1 hp per level of the caster.
  
-**Simulacrum**+==== Simulacrum ==== 
  
 //Arcane Illusion/ Phantasm// //Arcane Illusion/ Phantasm//
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 This eerie spell permits the magic user to make a living duplicate of another creature using ice or snow as the raw material of the duplicate's substance. The simulacrum is identical in appearance to the original in even the minutest detail, although there are many differences in other respects. The simulacrum will always be weaker than the original, having only half of the original hit points and a lower level of experience (1d4+1×10%). The simulacrum does not have its own personality; it is under the caster's control and has no volition without the caster's spoken command. A simulacrum can be improved by the use of other spells; a //reincarnation// spell will provide it with its own personality, and a //limited wish// may be used to give it the original's personality and 40-60% of the original's memories. Casting the spell requires material components of 1,000 gp in value, and a part (even so small as a piece of hair) of the creature to be duplicated. This eerie spell permits the magic user to make a living duplicate of another creature using ice or snow as the raw material of the duplicate's substance. The simulacrum is identical in appearance to the original in even the minutest detail, although there are many differences in other respects. The simulacrum will always be weaker than the original, having only half of the original hit points and a lower level of experience (1d4+1×10%). The simulacrum does not have its own personality; it is under the caster's control and has no volition without the caster's spoken command. A simulacrum can be improved by the use of other spells; a //reincarnation// spell will provide it with its own personality, and a //limited wish// may be used to give it the original's personality and 40-60% of the original's memories. Casting the spell requires material components of 1,000 gp in value, and a part (even so small as a piece of hair) of the creature to be duplicated.
  
-**Sleep**+==== Sleep ==== 
  
 //Arcane Enchantment/Charm// //Arcane Enchantment/Charm//
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-**Slow**+==== Slow ==== 
  
 //Arcane Transmutation/Alteration// //Arcane Transmutation/Alteration//
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 This spell acts upon its targets to slow down their movements, or can be used to negate the effects of a haste spell. Any creature affected by a slow spell will find that it can only move at half normal speed and attack at half its normal rate. The spell may be cast upon up to 1 creature/caster level, but all must be within the area of the spell's area of effect at the time of casting. If more than one slow spell is cast upon the same subject, the effects of the two spells will be cumulative. This spell acts upon its targets to slow down their movements, or can be used to negate the effects of a haste spell. Any creature affected by a slow spell will find that it can only move at half normal speed and attack at half its normal rate. The spell may be cast upon up to 1 creature/caster level, but all must be within the area of the spell's area of effect at the time of casting. If more than one slow spell is cast upon the same subject, the effects of the two spells will be cumulative.
  
-**Spell Immunity**+==== Spell Immunity ==== 
  
 //Arcane Abjuration// //Arcane Abjuration//
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 This spell confers tremendous protection against magical attacks that affect the mind. A creature warded by this spell gains a +8 bonus to such saving throws. The caster may divide the spell's duration among as many recipients as his or her caster level divided by four. The material component for this spell is a gem of any kind or size. This spell confers tremendous protection against magical attacks that affect the mind. A creature warded by this spell gains a +8 bonus to such saving throws. The caster may divide the spell's duration among as many recipients as his or her caster level divided by four. The material component for this spell is a gem of any kind or size.
  
-**Spider Climb**+==== Spider Climb ==== 
  
 //Arcane Transmutation/Alteration// //Arcane Transmutation/Alteration//
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 When the magic user casts this spell, the recipient's bare hands and feet become sticky enough to allow him or her to climb walls and even crawl along a ceiling. The movement rate for such climbing is 30-ft per round. The subject of this spell will find it difficult to employ tools or handle small objects with precision while the spell is in effect. When the magic user casts this spell, the recipient's bare hands and feet become sticky enough to allow him or her to climb walls and even crawl along a ceiling. The movement rate for such climbing is 30-ft per round. The subject of this spell will find it difficult to employ tools or handle small objects with precision while the spell is in effect.
  
-**Spirit-Rack**+==== Spirit-Rack ==== 
  
 //Arcane Abjuration// //Arcane Abjuration//
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 Obviously, any fiend caught with this ritual will seek to negotiate its way out; the GM will determine probabilities based on the fiend's goals and personality, but the base likelihood will be roughly 25% per round that the fiend will agree to perform a task for the caster in exchange for nothing more than the cessation of the ritual. Obviously, any fiend caught with this ritual will seek to negotiate its way out; the GM will determine probabilities based on the fiend's goals and personality, but the base likelihood will be roughly 25% per round that the fiend will agree to perform a task for the caster in exchange for nothing more than the cessation of the ritual.
  
-**Statue**+==== Statue ==== 
  
 //Arcane Transmutation/Alteration// //Arcane Transmutation/Alteration//
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 The //statue// spell allows the caster or other recipient of the spell to turn, apparently, into a statue made of stone. The creature can still utilize all of its senses, although the sense of touch is dulled, and only actual damage to the stone is felt. The ensorcelled creature can shift in and out of the statue form in one second and is not limited to one such shift in a single round. During the initial transformation, the creature must make a special system shock roll with a flat 82% chance of success, with a +1 for every point of constitution the creature possesses (100% chance at Con 18). Failing this roll means that the creature dies. The statue does radiate magic slightly and can be detected in this manner as well as with other similar divination spells or items. The initial transformation requires a full round. Damage that actually manages to hurt the stone statue will be incurred by the creature, but the stone is as hard and durable as granite and not easy to chip or break. The //statue// spell allows the caster or other recipient of the spell to turn, apparently, into a statue made of stone. The creature can still utilize all of its senses, although the sense of touch is dulled, and only actual damage to the stone is felt. The ensorcelled creature can shift in and out of the statue form in one second and is not limited to one such shift in a single round. During the initial transformation, the creature must make a special system shock roll with a flat 82% chance of success, with a +1 for every point of constitution the creature possesses (100% chance at Con 18). Failing this roll means that the creature dies. The statue does radiate magic slightly and can be detected in this manner as well as with other similar divination spells or items. The initial transformation requires a full round. Damage that actually manages to hurt the stone statue will be incurred by the creature, but the stone is as hard and durable as granite and not easy to chip or break.
  
-**Stinking Cloud**+==== Stinking Cloud ==== 
  
 //Arcane Evocation// //Arcane Evocation//
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 This spell creates a nauseating cloud of vapours to billow forth in a location chosen by the caster. All creatures caught within (or later entering) the noxious cloud must make saving throws. Any creature failing to save will be completely unable to act for 1d4+1 rounds, falling to the ground retching and gagging (treated as stunned). A creature that succeeds in making the saving throw may move from within the cloud and be free of the effects after only one round of gasping fresh air (again, being treated as stunned for this round). Even creatures that succeed in making a saving throw cannot do anything within the cloud other than to leave as fast as possible. This spell creates a nauseating cloud of vapours to billow forth in a location chosen by the caster. All creatures caught within (or later entering) the noxious cloud must make saving throws. Any creature failing to save will be completely unable to act for 1d4+1 rounds, falling to the ground retching and gagging (treated as stunned). A creature that succeeds in making the saving throw may move from within the cloud and be free of the effects after only one round of gasping fresh air (again, being treated as stunned for this round). Even creatures that succeed in making a saving throw cannot do anything within the cloud other than to leave as fast as possible.
  
-**Stone Shape**+==== Stone Shape ==== 
  
 //Arcane Transmutation/Alteration// //Arcane Transmutation/Alteration//
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 The magic user moulds stone by the power of his or her will, shaping it into whatever object or form he or she desires, from a weapon to a sculpture to an ornate stone footstool. Whether used to decorate the wizard's tower with gargoyles or to make an escape hole from a stone prison, this spell is extremely versatile and useful. The magic user moulds stone by the power of his or her will, shaping it into whatever object or form he or she desires, from a weapon to a sculpture to an ornate stone footstool. Whether used to decorate the wizard's tower with gargoyles or to make an escape hole from a stone prison, this spell is extremely versatile and useful.
  
-**Stone to Flesh (Reversible)**+==== Stone to Flesh (Reversible) ==== 
  
 //Arcane Transmutation/Alteration// //Arcane Transmutation/Alteration//
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 This spell transforms stone into flesh, or vice versa if the caster has elected to memorise the reversed version, //flesh to stone//. A creature that has been turned to stone will be returned to its normal state (provided that a system shock roll is successful). If the spell is used upon normal stone (as opposed to restoring a petrified creature), up to 9 cubic-ft/caster level may be transformed. A saving throw is permitted only against the spell's reverse,// flesh to stone//. This spell transforms stone into flesh, or vice versa if the caster has elected to memorise the reversed version, //flesh to stone//. A creature that has been turned to stone will be returned to its normal state (provided that a system shock roll is successful). If the spell is used upon normal stone (as opposed to restoring a petrified creature), up to 9 cubic-ft/caster level may be transformed. A saving throw is permitted only against the spell's reverse,// flesh to stone//.
  
-**Strength**+==== Strength ==== 
  
 //Arcane Transmutation/Alteration// //Arcane Transmutation/Alteration//
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 This spell increases a person's strength (affecting the same sorts of creatures as hold person). The recipient's strength increases by 1d6, and members of the various fighter-type classes gain a +1 to this roll. If the spell is cast upon a monster (such as an orc), the GM is free to rule for convenience that the effect of the spell is to grant +1 to damage, and if the d6 roll is a 5 or 6, a +1 "to hit" as well. This spell increases a person's strength (affecting the same sorts of creatures as hold person). The recipient's strength increases by 1d6, and members of the various fighter-type classes gain a +1 to this roll. If the spell is cast upon a monster (such as an orc), the GM is free to rule for convenience that the effect of the spell is to grant +1 to damage, and if the d6 roll is a 5 or 6, a +1 "to hit" as well.
  
-**Suggestion**+==== Suggestion ==== 
  
 //Arcane Enchantment/Charm// //Arcane Enchantment/Charm//
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 This spell empowers the caster to suggest facts or courses of action with an almost unavoidable power of persuasion. Factual suggestions ("These are not the halflings you seek"), suggestions of a course of action ("You won't mention you saw us, I have no doubt"), or a combination of both are possible. Even a victim who has failed a saving throw against the spell will not undertake a course of action that is palpably unreasonable, but the experienced caster can easily phrase his or her requests in such a way as to avoid this problem. No creature will leap off a cliff for no reason; but the caster might need to scout the bottom of a chasm and promise to cast a //feather fall// spell, or hand the victim a "magical" torch that supposedly permits the power of flight. The creature to be influenced must be able to hear and understand the language spoken by the caster. This spell empowers the caster to suggest facts or courses of action with an almost unavoidable power of persuasion. Factual suggestions ("These are not the halflings you seek"), suggestions of a course of action ("You won't mention you saw us, I have no doubt"), or a combination of both are possible. Even a victim who has failed a saving throw against the spell will not undertake a course of action that is palpably unreasonable, but the experienced caster can easily phrase his or her requests in such a way as to avoid this problem. No creature will leap off a cliff for no reason; but the caster might need to scout the bottom of a chasm and promise to cast a //feather fall// spell, or hand the victim a "magical" torch that supposedly permits the power of flight. The creature to be influenced must be able to hear and understand the language spoken by the caster.
  
-**Symbol**+==== Symbol ==== 
  
 //Arcane Conjuration/Summoning// //Arcane Conjuration/Summoning//
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 Material components for this spell cost at least 10,000 gp. Material components for this spell cost at least 10,000 gp.
  
-**Telekinesis**+==== Telekinesis ==== 
  
 //Arcane Transmutation/Alteration// //Arcane Transmutation/Alteration//
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 This spell allows the caster to move objects through force of will, up to a weight limit of 25 lbs per level. An object can be accelerated to a deadly velocity over the course of a few minutes. The base speed is 20-ft/round, but the caster can double this speed every round (to 40-ft, then 80-ft, then 160-ft) to a maximum of 102,400-ft/round (1,706-ft/second). For every 2,000-ft/round that an object is travelling, it will sustain 1d6 damage if it strikes another object. The spell allows an object to be moved in any direction, horizontally or vertically. This spell allows the caster to move objects through force of will, up to a weight limit of 25 lbs per level. An object can be accelerated to a deadly velocity over the course of a few minutes. The base speed is 20-ft/round, but the caster can double this speed every round (to 40-ft, then 80-ft, then 160-ft) to a maximum of 102,400-ft/round (1,706-ft/second). For every 2,000-ft/round that an object is travelling, it will sustain 1d6 damage if it strikes another object. The spell allows an object to be moved in any direction, horizontally or vertically.
  
-**Teleport**+==== Teleport ==== 
  
 //Arcane Transmutation/Alteration// //Arcane Transmutation/Alteration//
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 **Mishap:** The caster and anyone else teleporting with him or her arrive beneath the destination point, causing instant death if the area is solid. **Mishap:** The caster and anyone else teleporting with him or her arrive beneath the destination point, causing instant death if the area is solid.
  
-**Temporal Stasis (Reversible)**+==== Temporal Stasis (Reversible) ==== 
  
 //Arcane Transmutation/Alteration// //Arcane Transmutation/Alteration//
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 This spell places the victim into a magical sleep so deep that it is akin to suspended animation. The victim does not age or change in any way and does not need to breathe or eat. The sleep lasts until the victim is awakened by the use of //dispel magic// or the spell's reverse form. This spell places the victim into a magical sleep so deep that it is akin to suspended animation. The victim does not age or change in any way and does not need to breathe or eat. The sleep lasts until the victim is awakened by the use of //dispel magic// or the spell's reverse form.
  
-**Time Stop**+==== Time Stop ==== 
  
 //Arcane Transmutation/Alteration// //Arcane Transmutation/Alteration//
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 This spell allows the caster to act between two moments of time, in a bubble where the outside is frozen in place, not moving in the flow of time's passage. The spell's common name is a misnomer, for time does not actually stop; rather the caster simply gains a few "extra" moments, captured in between the points of time's normal passage. Effectively, the caster simply gains the duration of the spell as extra time in which he or she may perform whatever actions he or she wishes, while the rest of the universe is effectively frozen relative to the caster. This spell allows the caster to act between two moments of time, in a bubble where the outside is frozen in place, not moving in the flow of time's passage. The spell's common name is a misnomer, for time does not actually stop; rather the caster simply gains a few "extra" moments, captured in between the points of time's normal passage. Effectively, the caster simply gains the duration of the spell as extra time in which he or she may perform whatever actions he or she wishes, while the rest of the universe is effectively frozen relative to the caster.
  
-**Tiny Hut**+==== Tiny Hut ==== 
  
 //Arcane Transmutation/Alteration// //Arcane Transmutation/Alteration//
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 Inside the hut, the inhabitants will not feel winds of up to 50 mph, which are completely blocked by the bubble of force, but if the wind reaches gale force of 50 mph the tiny hut will be shredded into oblivion. The temperature inside the hut remains at a pleasant 70˚ Fahrenheit for so long as the outside temperature remains in a range from 0˚ to 100˚. For every degree of outside temperature beyond this range, the temperature inside the hut will rise or fall accordingly from 70˚. The caster may illuminate the inside of the hut with a dim, ambient light that will not, of course, show to the outside. Inside the hut, the inhabitants will not feel winds of up to 50 mph, which are completely blocked by the bubble of force, but if the wind reaches gale force of 50 mph the tiny hut will be shredded into oblivion. The temperature inside the hut remains at a pleasant 70˚ Fahrenheit for so long as the outside temperature remains in a range from 0˚ to 100˚. For every degree of outside temperature beyond this range, the temperature inside the hut will rise or fall accordingly from 70˚. The caster may illuminate the inside of the hut with a dim, ambient light that will not, of course, show to the outside.
  
-**Tongues (Reversible)**+==== Tongues (Reversible) ==== 
  
 //Arcane Transmutation/Alteration// //Arcane Transmutation/Alteration//
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 Within the radius established by this spell, the caster, and the caster alone, will be able to speak and understand any verbal language, including alignment tongues. Note that the spell's area of effect does not move with the caster. The reverse of the spell makes any verbal communication impossible for any person (not just the caster) in the spell's area, or may be used to cancel out the effects of the //tongues// spell. Within the radius established by this spell, the caster, and the caster alone, will be able to speak and understand any verbal language, including alignment tongues. Note that the spell's area of effect does not move with the caster. The reverse of the spell makes any verbal communication impossible for any person (not just the caster) in the spell's area, or may be used to cancel out the effects of the //tongues// spell.
  
-**Transformation**+==== Transformation ==== 
  
 //Arcane Transmutation/Alteration// //Arcane Transmutation/Alteration//
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 Upon the completion of this spell, the caster's form and mind alter as he or she takes on the spirit and attributes of a powerful berserker warrior. The caster's existing hit points are doubled, and any damage sustained is first deducted from the "additional" hit points with no deduction from the "true" hit points until the additional hit points are gone. Once the additional hit points are gone, however, the caster sustains twice normal damage from attacks. The caster's armour class improves by four points, and he or she attacks as a fighter of the same level. The transformed magic user may only use a dagger as a weapon while in this berserk state, but may attack twice per round, inflicting a +2 bonus on all damage. The magic user cannot cancel the effects of this spell, and will continue to attack until all enemies are killed or the spell duration ends. In order to cast this spell, the magic user must consume a //**potion of heroism**//. Upon the completion of this spell, the caster's form and mind alter as he or she takes on the spirit and attributes of a powerful berserker warrior. The caster's existing hit points are doubled, and any damage sustained is first deducted from the "additional" hit points with no deduction from the "true" hit points until the additional hit points are gone. Once the additional hit points are gone, however, the caster sustains twice normal damage from attacks. The caster's armour class improves by four points, and he or she attacks as a fighter of the same level. The transformed magic user may only use a dagger as a weapon while in this berserk state, but may attack twice per round, inflicting a +2 bonus on all damage. The magic user cannot cancel the effects of this spell, and will continue to attack until all enemies are killed or the spell duration ends. In order to cast this spell, the magic user must consume a //**potion of heroism**//.
  
-**Transmute Rock to Mud**+==== Transmute Rock to Mud ==== 
  
 //Arcane Transmutation/Alteration// //Arcane Transmutation/Alteration//
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 Except as may be noted above, this spell is identical to the druidic spell of the same name. Except as may be noted above, this spell is identical to the druidic spell of the same name.
  
-**Trap the Soul**+==== Trap the Soul ==== 
  
 //Arcane Conjuration/Summoning// //Arcane Conjuration/Summoning//
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 This spell traps a victim's soul within a gem for eternity unless the prisoner is rescued. The prison must be prepared ahead of time, by the use of various spells and rituals costing 1,000 gp per level or hit die of the creature to be trapped. The trap may be sprung by either of two methods: either speaking the final word of the spell (which requires one segment and grants the target a saving throw) or persuading the victim to accept a pre-prepared trigger item (in which case no saving throw is permitted—the imprisonment is automatic). When a being is freed from imprisonment, even player characters, the being that has performed the rescue may demand a service or task from the freed prisoner. For unknown reasons, the request affects the prisoner in the same manner as a //geas//. This spell traps a victim's soul within a gem for eternity unless the prisoner is rescued. The prison must be prepared ahead of time, by the use of various spells and rituals costing 1,000 gp per level or hit die of the creature to be trapped. The trap may be sprung by either of two methods: either speaking the final word of the spell (which requires one segment and grants the target a saving throw) or persuading the victim to accept a pre-prepared trigger item (in which case no saving throw is permitted—the imprisonment is automatic). When a being is freed from imprisonment, even player characters, the being that has performed the rescue may demand a service or task from the freed prisoner. For unknown reasons, the request affects the prisoner in the same manner as a //geas//.
  
-**Unseen Servant**+==== Unseen Servant ==== 
  
 //Arcane Conjuration/Summoning// //Arcane Conjuration/Summoning//
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 By means of this spell, the caster summons a mindless magical force to perform simple tasks. The servant can fetch and carry things, open doors, hold chairs, clean, mend, etc. It will continue at its assigned task until it is given another command. An unseen servant cannot exert force of more than twenty lbs. Unseen servants can neither attack nor move beyond the spell's area of effect. By means of this spell, the caster summons a mindless magical force to perform simple tasks. The servant can fetch and carry things, open doors, hold chairs, clean, mend, etc. It will continue at its assigned task until it is given another command. An unseen servant cannot exert force of more than twenty lbs. Unseen servants can neither attack nor move beyond the spell's area of effect.
  
-**Vanish**+==== Vanish ==== 
  
 //Arcane Transmutation/Alteration// //Arcane Transmutation/Alteration//
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 The caster's magic words cause an object to vanish, either being teleported away or shifted into the æthereal plane and replaced with stone on the material plane. The caster can teleport an object that weighs no more than 50 lbs per caster level to a location of his or her choice (subject to the normal rules of a //teleport// spell). If the object is larger, or if the caster chooses not to change its location, he may instead shift the object into the æthereal plane, to be replaced with shapeless stone. A //dispel magic// cast upon such stone will return the object to the material plane. Items that are part of larger structures, such as doors or windows, may be caused to vanish. The caster's magic words cause an object to vanish, either being teleported away or shifted into the æthereal plane and replaced with stone on the material plane. The caster can teleport an object that weighs no more than 50 lbs per caster level to a location of his or her choice (subject to the normal rules of a //teleport// spell). If the object is larger, or if the caster chooses not to change its location, he may instead shift the object into the æthereal plane, to be replaced with shapeless stone. A //dispel magic// cast upon such stone will return the object to the material plane. Items that are part of larger structures, such as doors or windows, may be caused to vanish.
  
-**Ventriloquism**+==== Ventriloquism ==== 
  
 //Arcane Illusion/Phantasm// //Arcane Illusion/Phantasm//
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 The caster makes his or her voice (or any sound he or she can vocalize) seem to issue from someplace else, such as from another creature, a statue, from behind a door, down a passage, etc. For each point of intelligence of the listener over 12, there is a cumulative 10% chance to correctly perceive the source of the sound. The caster makes his or her voice (or any sound he or she can vocalize) seem to issue from someplace else, such as from another creature, a statue, from behind a door, down a passage, etc. For each point of intelligence of the listener over 12, there is a cumulative 10% chance to correctly perceive the source of the sound.
  
-**Wall of Fire**+==== Wall of Fire ==== 
  
 //Arcane Evocation// //Arcane Evocation//
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 A magic user's //wall of fire// does base damage of 2d6 hit points plus 1 hp/level. If the wall is configured as a ring its radius will be 10-ft+3-ft/level. In all other respects, the spell resembles the druidic spell //wall of fire//. A magic user's //wall of fire// does base damage of 2d6 hit points plus 1 hp/level. If the wall is configured as a ring its radius will be 10-ft+3-ft/level. In all other respects, the spell resembles the druidic spell //wall of fire//.
  
-**Wall of Force**+==== Wall of Force ==== 
  
 //Arcane Evocation// //Arcane Evocation//
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 A //wall of force is// a barrier of magical power, invisible but virtually impervious to all attacks, blocking almost anything from passing through it. The wall is utterly unaffected by physical attacks and spells, including dispel magic, and all forms of energy, such as electricity, heat, and cold. The only way actually to destroy a wall of force is with a disintegrate spell. The wall remains in place even if the ground beneath it is destroyed or transformed, hanging magically in place where it was evoked. A //wall of force is// a barrier of magical power, invisible but virtually impervious to all attacks, blocking almost anything from passing through it. The wall is utterly unaffected by physical attacks and spells, including dispel magic, and all forms of energy, such as electricity, heat, and cold. The only way actually to destroy a wall of force is with a disintegrate spell. The wall remains in place even if the ground beneath it is destroyed or transformed, hanging magically in place where it was evoked.
  
-**Wall of Ice**+==== Wall of Ice ==== 
  
 //Arcane Evocation// //Arcane Evocation//
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 A //wall of ice// spell creates a huge wall of ice, with a front face of up to 100 square-ft per level. Its exact dimensions are adjustable by the caster. Thus, if the wall is cast by a 20th level caster, the dimensions of the wall could be any combination of dimensions that multiply to equal 2,000 square-ft. The wall might be 10-ft high and 200-ft long, or 5-ft high and 400-ft long, or 20-ft high and 100-ft long, etc. The wall need not be cast so that it is attached to anything, and it can even be cast in the air to fall upon opponents, doing 3d10 points of damage in the area where it falls. Breaking through the ice with a melee weapon causes 2 hit points of damage from ice shards per inch of thickness, and can be broken out at a rate of 10-ft per round. Normal fire has no measurable effect upon the wall, but magical fire will melt through it in one round. If the wall is destroyed by fire in a single round, it will cause a massive cloud of water vapour to form and linger for a full turn, obscuring vision by 50%. A //wall of ice// spell creates a huge wall of ice, with a front face of up to 100 square-ft per level. Its exact dimensions are adjustable by the caster. Thus, if the wall is cast by a 20th level caster, the dimensions of the wall could be any combination of dimensions that multiply to equal 2,000 square-ft. The wall might be 10-ft high and 200-ft long, or 5-ft high and 400-ft long, or 20-ft high and 100-ft long, etc. The wall need not be cast so that it is attached to anything, and it can even be cast in the air to fall upon opponents, doing 3d10 points of damage in the area where it falls. Breaking through the ice with a melee weapon causes 2 hit points of damage from ice shards per inch of thickness, and can be broken out at a rate of 10-ft per round. Normal fire has no measurable effect upon the wall, but magical fire will melt through it in one round. If the wall is destroyed by fire in a single round, it will cause a massive cloud of water vapour to form and linger for a full turn, obscuring vision by 50%.
  
-**Wall of Iron**+==== Wall of Iron ==== 
  
 //Arcane Evocation// //Arcane Evocation//
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 By casting wall of iron, the magic user creates a sheet of solid iron, one quarter of an inch thick per caster level, with dimensions of 15 square-ft/caster level. The configuration of the square footage is determined by the caster, but must be rectangular. The wall must be vertical if it is created upon the ground, but may be created horizontally in the air, falling to crush whatever is beneath. The wall is natural iron and can be affected by rust or transmutations, but its existence is magical and may be dispelled. By casting wall of iron, the magic user creates a sheet of solid iron, one quarter of an inch thick per caster level, with dimensions of 15 square-ft/caster level. The configuration of the square footage is determined by the caster, but must be rectangular. The wall must be vertical if it is created upon the ground, but may be created horizontally in the air, falling to crush whatever is beneath. The wall is natural iron and can be affected by rust or transmutations, but its existence is magical and may be dispelled.
  
-**Wall of Stone**+==== Wall of Stone ==== 
  
 //Arcane Evocation// //Arcane Evocation//
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 When the spell is completed, a wall of stone is called into being, sprouting from existing stone formations. In order for the spell to succeed, there must be existing rock large enough to serve as the anchor on each side of the wall. No rock from the foundation is consumed; the wall's stone is created from nothing, but needs existing rock from which to emerge and with which to meld. The wall itself is one quarter of an inch thick for each level of the magic user and has an area of 20-ft×20-ft per caster level. The wall need not be vertical, but must be anchored—a bridge is a good example of a way to create and use a horizontal wall of stone. The wall may be dispelled, but otherwise has all the characteristics of natural stone. When the spell is completed, a wall of stone is called into being, sprouting from existing stone formations. In order for the spell to succeed, there must be existing rock large enough to serve as the anchor on each side of the wall. No rock from the foundation is consumed; the wall's stone is created from nothing, but needs existing rock from which to emerge and with which to meld. The wall itself is one quarter of an inch thick for each level of the magic user and has an area of 20-ft×20-ft per caster level. The wall need not be vertical, but must be anchored—a bridge is a good example of a way to create and use a horizontal wall of stone. The wall may be dispelled, but otherwise has all the characteristics of natural stone.
  
-**Water Breathing (Reversible)**+==== Water Breathing (Reversible) ==== 
  
 //Arcane Transmutation/Alteration// //Arcane Transmutation/Alteration//
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 Except as noted above, this spell is identical to the druidic spell //water breathing//. Except as noted above, this spell is identical to the druidic spell //water breathing//.
  
-**Web**+==== Web ==== 
  
 //Arcane Evocation// //Arcane Evocation//
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 This spell causes a mass of tough, sticky webs to appear, filling in any open spaces where the webs can be anchored on both sides (floor and ceiling, between walls, etc.), up to the maximum of the spell's area of effect. Any creature in the area must make a saving throw at a penalty of -2. The effect of a successful saving throw depends upon how close the target is to the edge of the area of effect; if the creature is within five ft of the edge of the spell's area of effect, the creature has jumped free and is not affected by the web. If the creature is not within five ft of the edge and makes its save, that creature will be able to fight its way through the web at twice normal speed (at a rate of 1-ft per turn if its strength is less than 13) and will have no chance of suffocating. No creature within the area of effect, whether a saving throw is made or not, can cast spells or attack. Any creature that fails its saving throw has a cumulative 5% chance of suffocating per turn. Creatures with a strength of less than 13 that fail the saving throw are trapped within the web and cannot move or act at all. Creatures with a strength of 13-17 are capable of moving through 1-ft of webs per turn. A creature with strength 18+ can move through the web at a rate of 10-ft per turn, and creatures such as dragons virtually ignore the webs, breaking through at a rate of 100-ft per turn. The strands of a //web// spell are very flammable. If they are ignited, fire will flash through the entire web, dealing 2d4 points of damage to all creatures within and burning away the webs. This spell causes a mass of tough, sticky webs to appear, filling in any open spaces where the webs can be anchored on both sides (floor and ceiling, between walls, etc.), up to the maximum of the spell's area of effect. Any creature in the area must make a saving throw at a penalty of -2. The effect of a successful saving throw depends upon how close the target is to the edge of the area of effect; if the creature is within five ft of the edge of the spell's area of effect, the creature has jumped free and is not affected by the web. If the creature is not within five ft of the edge and makes its save, that creature will be able to fight its way through the web at twice normal speed (at a rate of 1-ft per turn if its strength is less than 13) and will have no chance of suffocating. No creature within the area of effect, whether a saving throw is made or not, can cast spells or attack. Any creature that fails its saving throw has a cumulative 5% chance of suffocating per turn. Creatures with a strength of less than 13 that fail the saving throw are trapped within the web and cannot move or act at all. Creatures with a strength of 13-17 are capable of moving through 1-ft of webs per turn. A creature with strength 18+ can move through the web at a rate of 10-ft per turn, and creatures such as dragons virtually ignore the webs, breaking through at a rate of 100-ft per turn. The strands of a //web// spell are very flammable. If they are ignited, fire will flash through the entire web, dealing 2d4 points of damage to all creatures within and burning away the webs.
  
-**Wish**+==== Wish ==== 
  
 //Arcane Conjuration/Summoning// //Arcane Conjuration/Summoning//
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 The guideline here is that wishes are granted by someone or something, which may or may not be kindly disposed to the player characters. The more greedy or selfish a wish, the greater the chance that a mischievous or actually evil power will take the opportunity to teach this upstart mortal a lesson. The guideline here is that wishes are granted by someone or something, which may or may not be kindly disposed to the player characters. The more greedy or selfish a wish, the greater the chance that a mischievous or actually evil power will take the opportunity to teach this upstart mortal a lesson.
  
-**Wizard Eye**+==== Wizard Eye ==== 
  
 //Arcane Transmutation/Alteration// //Arcane Transmutation/Alteration//
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 The //wizard eye// is a// //scrying spell allowing the wizard to create a material (but invisible) visual organ that transmits to the caster whatever it sees. The eye has infravision with a range of 100-ft and can see at a distance of 600-ft in normal lighting. The eye travels at a rate of 30-ft per round if it is not scrutinising its surroundings closely, but can proceed no faster than 10-ft per round if it is examining floors, ceilings, and walls. The magic user can detect secret doors through the eye as per his or her normal chance, but cannot view through the eye with any special vision the magic user has, for the eye's vision is limited to its own sensory capabilities. The eye cannot pass through solid substances, but it can move through a hole no more than an inch in diameter. The //wizard eye// is a// //scrying spell allowing the wizard to create a material (but invisible) visual organ that transmits to the caster whatever it sees. The eye has infravision with a range of 100-ft and can see at a distance of 600-ft in normal lighting. The eye travels at a rate of 30-ft per round if it is not scrutinising its surroundings closely, but can proceed no faster than 10-ft per round if it is examining floors, ceilings, and walls. The magic user can detect secret doors through the eye as per his or her normal chance, but cannot view through the eye with any special vision the magic user has, for the eye's vision is limited to its own sensory capabilities. The eye cannot pass through solid substances, but it can move through a hole no more than an inch in diameter.
  
-**Wizard Lock**+==== Wizard Lock ==== 
  
 //Arcane Transmutation/Alteration// //Arcane Transmutation/Alteration//
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 A //wizard lock// spell functions similarly to a powerful //hold portal// spell, except that extra-dimensional creatures cannot pass through a //wizard lock// as they can a //held portal//. A //wizard lock// spell functions similarly to a powerful //hold portal// spell, except that extra-dimensional creatures cannot pass through a //wizard lock// as they can a //held portal//.
  
-**Write**+==== Write ==== 
  
 //Arcane Evocation// //Arcane Evocation//
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