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Interposing Hand negate the invisibility of all the others. However, if one of
the creatures affected by the spell’s radius (not the direct
Arcane Evocation recipient) attacks, the invisibility only of that one creature
is negated thereby. In order to remain invisible, those who
Level: Magic user 5 were made invisible by virtue of the spell’s radius must
remain within 10 ft of the creature upon whom the spell is
Range: 10 ft/ level centred. All creatures affected can see each other.
Duration: 1 round/ level
Area of Effect: Magical disembodied hand
Components: V,S,M
Casting Time: 5 segments Invisible Stalker
Saving Throw: None Arcane Conjuration/ Summoning
This spell creates a magical hand with the same number of Level: Magic user 6
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 Range: 10 ft
caster selects a foe, and the hand will place itself between
the magic user and that particular enemy, moving so rapidly Duration: See below
that it cannot be avoided. It is strong enough to hold back
any creature weighing 200 lbs or less and will slow heavier Area of Effect: See below
opponents to half movement. The movement rates of op-
ponents of truly massive size (such as dragons) will be ad- Components: V,S,M
judicated by the GM, being slowed to a quarter movement
rate or pushing the hand aside entirely. Casting Time: 1 round
Saving Throw: None
This spell summons an invisible stalker (see Chapter V). 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.
Invisibility Irresistible Dance
Arcane Illusion/Phantasm Arcane Enchantment/ Charm
Level: Magic user 2 Level: Magic user 8
Range: Touch Range: Touch
Duration: See below Duration: 1d4 +1 rounds
Area of Effect: One creature Area of Effect: One creature
Components: V,S,M Components: V
Casting Time: 2 segments Casting Time: 5 segments
Saving Throw: None Saving Throw: None
When the words of this spell are completed, the recipient The creature touched (successful to hit roll) flies into an
and all he or she carries fade from sight, becoming invis- uncontrollable, twitching tarantella, dancing wildly. The
ible. Even infravision cannot detect an invisible creature. creature’s armour class is penalised by –4, and it will fail
The spell remains in effect until the invisible creature at- any and all saving throws during the spell’s duration. It
tacks someone, the caster ends the spell, or the magic is cannot act in any way, or gain benefit from a shield.
dispelled. Note that the spell does not make the recipient
any more quiet than normal, nor does it eliminate scents. Jump
The invisible person can see him- or herself, but the caster
(unless they are one and the same) cannot. The spell cannot Arcane Transmutation/ Alteration
be cast upon an unwilling subject.
Level: Magic user 1
Invisibility, 10 ft Radius Range: Touch
Arcane Illusion/ Phantasm Duration: See below
Area of Effect: One creature
Level: Magic user 3 Components: V,S,M
Range: Touch Casting Time: 1 segment
Duration: See below Saving Throw: None
Area of Effect: All creatures within a 10 ft radius This spell allows the subject to make one or more pro-
digious leaps, one additional leap for each three caster
Components: V,S,M 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.
Casting Time: 3 segments The recipient of the spell may bound forward 30 ft, or may
leap backward or straight up for a distance of 10 ft. The
Saving Throw: None (willing target only) leap is almost perfectly straight, with no arc.
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
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Knock Levitate
Arcane Transmutation/ Alteration Arcane Transmutation/ Alteration
Level: Magic user 2 Level: Magic user 2
Range: 60 ft Range: 20 ft/ level
Duration: See below Duration: 1 turn/ level
Area of Effect: 10 square ft/ level Area of Effect: Caster or one creature
Components: V Components: V,S,M
Casting Time: 1 segment Casting Time: 2 segments
Saving Throw: None Saving Throw: Negates
The powerful magic words of a knock spell open doors This spell allows the magic user to levitate him- or herself
that are stuck, barred, locked, or even wizard locked. Chains or another person, to a maximum weight of 100 lbs/ level.
(even those that are welded) and chests will also spring The magic user can move vertically up or down at a rate of
open under this spell. Doors that operate by gravity, such 20 ft per round, and can levitate another at a rate of 10 ft per
as portcullises, will not be opened by means of the spell. If round. The spell may be cast upon an unwilling enemy, but
a door is secured by a number of devices, only two will be in this case the intended target is entitled to a saving throw.
opened by the spell; a triple-locked door is proof against The spell does not allow any sort of horizontal movement
a single casting of the enchantment. (aerial agility level I—see Chapter III), but it is possible for
a levitated person to pull him- or herself along if there is
Legend Lore something upon which to gain purchase, such as a wall.
Arcane Divination Light
Level: Magic user 6 Arcane Transmutation/ Alteration
Range: Caster
Duration: See below Level: Magic user 1
Area of Effect: See below Range: 60 ft
Components: V,S,M Duration: 1 turn/ caster level
Casting Time: See below Area of Effect: 20 ft radius globe
Saving Throw: None Components: V,S
This spell, when cast, gathers mystical echoes of legend Casting Time: 1 segment
and rumour about a specific person, place, or object. These
inchoate rhymes, whispers, and memories form in the Saving Throw: None
caster’s mind until he can finally piece them together into
meaningful information. The spell’s power is far greater if Other than as noted above, this spell is identical to the
the item is actually at hand when the spell is cast, for it can clerical spell light.
then be used as a focus for the gathering of echoes; casting
time under these circumstances will be 1d4 turns. If the Lightning Bolt
item (or place) is not at hand, but some detailed informa-
tion can be woven into the casting of the spell as a focus Arcane Evocation
for the gathering of legend-echoes, the casting time will
be 1d10 days. If all that the caster knows about the object Level: Magic user 3
or place is rumour, the casting time will be 2d6 weeks.
While casting the spell, the caster may not engage in any Range: 40 ft + 10ft/ level
other activity other than short breaks to eat and sleep.
Duration: Instantaneous
When completed, the spell will reveal the location of any
legendary material about the object (or person, or place), Area of Effect: See below
and if the spell is cast in the presence of the place, person,
or object the spell will invariably gather the legendary lore Components: V,S,M
together into a piece of true information about it. This in-
formation, coming as it does from mystical echoes, will take Casting Time: 3 segments
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 Saving Throw: Half
used and destroyed in the process. The spell can garner no
information about things that have not been the subject of As the caster completes this spell, he or she unleashes a
discussion, rumour, rhyme, or legend. bolt of lightning from the spell’s point of origin, which
may be as far away from the caster as the spell’s maximum
range. The bolt extends in a straight line from the caster
beginning, at whatever point along the spell’s range the
caster desires, and may extend beyond the spell’s range.
The bolt deals 1d6 damage per caster level to all creatures
standing in the bolt’s area of effect. Creatures that make
successful saving throws suffer half damage. The area of
effect may be either a branching, forking maelstrom of
electricity 10 ft wide and 40 ft long, or it may be a concen-
trated blast 5 ft wide and 80 ft long. The length of the bolt
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itself is not affected by the caster’s level, only the range at Range: 20 ft/ level
which the caster may cause the bolt to originate.
Duration: 1 round/ level
All items hit by the full force of the bolt must make item
saving throws or be destroyed. The force of the bolt is of- Area of Effect: See below
ten sufficient to blast doors into smouldering ruin. If the
bolt strikes an object that does not conduct electricity, Components: V,S,M
such as a stone wall, it will be deflected backward toward
the caster (potentially inflicting a second shock upon those Casting Time: 2 segments
in the target area). Note that the length of a deflected bolt
is not increased; the bolt will only rebound for the distance Saving Throw: None
remaining in its original area of effect.
Other than as noted above, this spell is identical to the
clerical spell locate object.
Lower Water (Reversible)
Arcane Transmutation/ Alteration
Limited Wish Level: Magic user 6
Arcane Conjuration/ Summoning Range: 80 ft
Level: Magic user 7 Duration: 5 rounds/ level
Range: Unlimited Area of Effect: 5 × 5 ft square area/ level
Duration: Instantaneous Components: V,S,M
Area of Effect: See below Casting Time: 1 turn
Components: V Saving Throw: None
Casting Time: See below Except as may be noted above, this spell is identical to the
clerical spell lower water. The spell’s reverse can raise water
Saving Throw: See below no more than 5 ft / level.
Limited wish is a powerful spell, allowing the caster to Mage’s Faithful Hound
reshape reality in accordance with his or her desire, but
only to a limited degree. The spell may be used to grant Arcane Conjuration/ Summoning
minor wishes (undoing curses, granting small quantities
of gold, duplicating the effects of lower level spells, etc.) Level: Magic user 5
The effects of the spell will be permanent for most minor
requests, particularly when used to duplicate a lower-level Range: 10 ft
spell that has a permanent or instantaneous duration.
Duration: 2 rounds/ level
However, a limited wish is not powerful enough to make
major changes in reality. It cannot bring the dead back to Area of Effect: See below
life, grant a level, or permanently change ability scores.
In many cases, the GM will be called upon to determine Components: V,S,M
whether the caster’s wish is within the power of a limited
wish spell or whether the results of the request will suf- Casting Time: 5 segments
fer from flaws due to the spell’s limitations. Flaws would
include limited durations or partial results. The guidelines Saving Throw: None
set forth above should give the GM some assistance in
making such determinations. This spell summons an invisible watchdog to guard an
area. The hound is invisible to all but the caster, who may
In the case of unreasonable wishes, the GM may decide order it to keep watch over a particular area. The area must
to follow the wording of the spell precisely but pervert be close to the caster, however, for if the caster is more
the intent, limit the duration of the spell to a very limited than 30 ft from the area the hound guards, it will return to
time (perhaps mere seconds!) or simply rule that the whole the spirit realm. The hound can detect virtually any crea-
spell fails. ture that enters the area: it can detect invisibility (which
includes creatures on the astral and æthereal planes), can
The guideline here is that wishes are granted by someone see creatures that are moving between dimensions, and
or something, which may or may not be kindly disposed to can detect virtually any other method that might be em-
the player characters. The more greedy or selfish a wish, ployed to sneak into an area. If any creature larger than
the greater the chance that a mischievous or actually evil a cat or small dog enters the area, the hound will begin
power will take the opportunity to teach this upstart mor- baying with its echoing, supernatural bark. Moreover, it
tal a lesson. 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.
Locate Object Mage’s Sword Magic user 7
30 ft
Arcane Divination Arcane Evocation
Level: Magic user 2 Level:
Range:
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Duration: 1 round/ level Components: V,S,M
Area of Effect: Summoned sword Casting Time: 1 round
Components: V,S,M Saving Throw: Negates
Casting Time: 7 segments This risky spell allows the caster to transfer his or her mind
into that of another creature, trapping the other creature’s
Saving Throw: None soul in a gem (of not less than 100 gp value) that is the
material component of the spell and becomes the magic
The caster evokes a magical sword into being and can jar. To accomplish the transfer of souls, the magic user
wield it by exerting his or her will. While doing so, he or must trap his or her own life essence within the jar prior
she cannot cast spells, use magic items, or move, although to the transfer. If the transfer fails (e.g., if the targeted crea-
the spell does not end if the magic user’s concentration ture makes a successful saving throw), the caster’s soul is
is broken; the sword simply does not attack during that trapped until it can take over a host or otherwise escape.
round. The sword attacks as a fighter one-half the magic
user’s caster level (and always hits on a natural 19 or 20), The caster can make successive attempts to take over the
and it can hit creatures that can ordinarily be hit only with same host, but no more than one per round. The spell’s
magic weapons. The damage caused by the sword is con- range applies to two matters; when the magic user first
siderable; it inflicts 5d4 hp against size S and M creatures, transfers his or her own life essence into the jar, his or her
or 5d6 against larger creatures. The sword can be dispelled body must be within the spell’s range of the jar. The range
by dispel magic. The material components for the spell cost also limits the distance at which the magic user’s soul may
500 gp or more. later escape from the jar and into another body. After the
caster’s soul moves into the jar, his or her physical body
Magic Aura becomes inert and lifeless.
Arcane Illusion/Phantasm The spell represents, in many ways, a contest of will be-
tween the magic user and the creature whose body he or
Level: Magic user 1 she seeks to possess. The caster and the target creature
each total their intelligence and wisdom scores (such be-
Range: Touch ing calculated or approximated by the GM for a monster).
This combined score represents the character’s mental
Duration: 1 day/ level power for purposes of the spell. The two numbers are
compared, and the difference is used in two important
Area of Effect: See below calculations: the saving throw and the chance for escape.
One third of the difference (rounded down) is the modifier
Components: V,S,M on the saving throw, a bonus if the target creature has the
higher mental power, a penalty if the magic user’s mental
Casting Time: 1 round power is higher.
Saving Throw: See below If a creature’s soul is trapped in the magic jar by the caster,
it has a chance to escape. If it escapes, the caster’s soul is
This spell creates a false magical aura around a single returned to the magic jar. If the difference in mental power
object of not more than five lbs per caster level. A detect between the caster and the possessed creature is 4 or less
magic spell will incorrectly perceive the item as magical, in favour of the caster, or is in favour of the possessed crea-
but if it is actually handled by the caster of the detect magic ture, the creature can attempt a new saving throw every
spell, he or she will be permitted a saving throw to real- round. If the difference is from 5 to 8 in the caster’s favour,
ize that the aura is, in fact, not a true magical aura but a one saving throw is permitted per turn. If the difference is
counterfeit. 9 to 12 in the caster’s favour, the saving throw is made once
per day, and if the caster’s mental power exceeds that of
Magic Jar Magic user 5 the target creature by 13+, the saving throw can only be
10 ft/ level made once per week.
Arcane Possession See below
One creature While the caster is in the magic jar waiting to possess an-
Level: other body, he or she can sense creatures beyond the jar,
Range: but not their nature. The jar may be moved from its original
Duration: location, but not, obviously, by the caster. When the caster
Area of Effect: 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
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the magic jar. The caster retains his or her own mind while This spell functions as does charm monster, but affects
possessing the other body, so if the body possesses the more than one creature. Total hit dice limits the number of
correct physical attributes the caster can continue to cast creatures affected; the caster cannot affect a total number
his or her spells from within the new body. of hit dice more than twice his or her caster level. All of the
target creatures must be within a 30 × 30 ft area.
Magic Missile
Mass Invisibility
Arcane Evocation
Arcane Illusion/ Phantasm
Level: Magic user 1
Range: 60 ft + 10 ft/ caster level Level: Magic user 7
Duration: Instantaneous Range: 10 ft/ level
Area of Effect: 1+ creatures in a 10 × 10 ft area Duration: See below
Components: V,S Area of Effect: 30 × 30 ft radius
Casting Time: 1 segment Components: V,S,M
Saving Throw: None Casting Time: 7 segments
When this spell is cast, missiles of magical energy dart Saving Throw: None
forth from the caster’s fingertips, striking unerringly at
his or her intended target(s), even if the target(s) are in This spell acts in the same manner as an invisibility spell,
melee or are partially concealed. The missiles inflict 1d4+1 but has an effective radius of 30 × 30 ft, possibly hiding as
points of damage each. For every two caster levels beyond many as 300 medium-sized creatures if they are packed in
first, the caster gains an additional missile; thus, a first-level close and do not jostle one another.
magic user can cast one missile, a third-level caster may
cast 2, a fifth-level caster may cast 3, and so on. Massmorph
Arcane Illusion/ Phantasm
Magic Mouth Level: Magic user 4
Arcane Transmutation/ Alteration Range: 10 ft/ level
Duration: See below
Level: Magic user 2 Area of Effect: 10 × 10 ft square/ level
Range: See below Components: V,S,M
Duration: Permanent until triggered Casting Time: 1 turn
Area of Effect: One object Saving Throw: None (willing creatures only)
Components: V,S,M This spell causes creatures of man size or smaller to appear
like an innocent grove of trees to any observers. Up to 10
Casting Time: 2 segments creatures may be enchanted in this manner. The illusion
is so powerful that it is maintained even if the massmor-
Saving Throw: None phed creatures are touched. The “tree’s” reaction to being
stabbed or hacked at is fairly likely to indicate that it is no
This spell is cast upon an object, so that when a set of normal tree, of course, although the illusion is not actually
particular conditions are met, a mouth will appear in the dispelled by a successful attack. The illusion persists until
object and speak a specific message. The length of the the caster dies or dismisses it (or it is dispelled).
message cannot exceed 25 words. The magic user can set
any condition for the appearance of the magic mouth, but Maze
the caster’s power limits the range at which the mouth can
detect the triggering events. The mouth can “perceive” Arcane Conjuration/ Summoning
events at a range of 5 ft/ caster level, but cannot detect
invisible creatures. It has no perceptions other than visual, Level: Magic user 8
although it does not actually see. Obviously, a player can-
not try to phrase conditions using game terms such as “hit Range: 5 ft/ level
dice,” “class,” “level,” etc. but must use terms that would
be familiar to the character. Duration: See below
Area of Effect: One creature
Mass Charm Components: V,S
Arcane Enchantment/ Charm Casting Time: 3 segments
Saving Throw: None
Level: Magic user 8 The targeted creature is trapped by this spell into an inter-
dimensional reality similar to that created by the second
Range: 5 ft/ level level spell rope trick. This wormhole has an entrance, which
closes immediately after the target is trapped, and an exit,
Duration: See below which is difficult to find in the branching, twisting maze
of the dimensional labyrinth. A creature’s intelligence
Area of Effect: See below
Components: V
Casting Time: 8 segments
Saving Throw: Negates
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determines the amount of time required to find the way Components: V,S
out and emerge back into the material plane.
Casting Time: 9 segments
Saving Throw: None or Half (see below)
Intelligence Time Required to Escape Meteor-like chunks of magical fire streak from the magic
user’s outstretched hand, exploding into an inferno of
2 or less 2d4 turns (20-80 minutes) flame when they strike the intended targets. The caster
3-5 1d4 turns (10-40 minutes) may hurl four large meteors or eight small meteors. These
6-8 5d4 rounds (5-20 minutes) missiles strike the first creature in their straight-line trajec-
9-11 4d4 rounds (4-16 minutes) tories automatically, granting no saving throw and inflict-
12-14 3d4 rounds (3-12 minutes) ing full damage. When the meteor strikes its target, the
15-17 2d4 rounds (2-8 minutes) explosion of fire may catch other creatures in its radius.
18+ d4 rounds (1-4 minutes) These creatures receive saving throws for half damage.
Large meteors inflict 10d4 hp damage and explode in a
Mending radius of 15 ft. Small meteors inflict 5d4 hp damage and
explode in a radius of 7½ ft. If the explosions overlap, a
Arcane Transmutation/ Alteration creature in this area is subject to damage from all the ex-
plosions, but is entitled to a separate saving throw (halving
Level: Magic user 1 damage) for each.
Range: 30 ft
Duration: Instantaneous
Area of Effect: One object Mind Blank
Components: V,S,M Arcane Abjuration
Casting Time: 1 segment
Saving Throw: None Level: Magic user 8
This spell repairs small breaks or tears in an object. It can Range: 30 ft
weld together broken metallic objects, such as a chain
link or a broken dagger, rejoin a broken bottle, and repair Duration: 24 hours
holes in leather or cloth, for example. The spell does not
repair magic items in any way that would restore or affect Area of Effect: One creature
their magical qualities.
Components: V,S
Casting Time: 1 segment
Saving Throw: None
Message By means of this spell, the person upon whom it is cast
becomes completely protected from all divination and
Arcane Transmutation/ Alteration scrying magic. His or her thoughts cannot be detected in
any way, he or she cannot be magically overheard when
Level: Magic user 1 speaking, his or her soul cannot be trapped or affected, etc.
Range: 60 ft + 10 ft/ level
Duration: 5 segments + 1 segment/ level Minor Globe of Invulnerability
Area of Effect: See below Arcane Abjuration
Components: V,S,M
Casting Time: 1 segment Level: Magic user 4
Saving Throw: None Range: 0
Once this spell is cast, the magic user may point to any Duration: 1 round/ level
creature in range and whisper a message that the other
creature will hear. If there is time remaining, the recipient Area of Effect: 5 ft radius sphere
may whisper a message in reply. Only one creature may
be in contact with the caster at a time, but if time allows, Components: V,S,M
the caster may make contact with more than one possible
recipient. The gestures of this spell are subtle, and it is easy Casting Time: 4 segments
to conceal that the enchantment is being cast. Note that
the path between the magic user and the recipient must Saving Throw: None
be a straight line and not completely blocked.
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.
Meteor Swarm Mirror Image
Arcane Evocation Arcane Illusion/Phantasm
Level: Magic user 9 Level: Magic user 2
Range: 40 ft + 10 ft/ level Range: Caster
Duration: Instantaneous Duration: 2 rounds/ level
Area of Effect: See below Area of Effect: 6 ft radius
Components: V,S
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Casting Time: 2 segments d6 Monster Summoned
Saving Throw: None 1 Rat, giant
2 Goblin (dwarf)
The mirror image spell creates 1d4 phantasmal images of 3 Hobgoblin (elf)
the magic user, all mirroring his or her actions. The spell’s 4 Kobold (halfling)
6ft radius also becomes slightly blurred to sight, like the 5 Orc (gnome)
reflection of a slightly distorted mirror. The combination 6 Kullule (badger, giant)
of these two magical phenomena makes it impossible to
distinguish the images from the caster without aid of a Evil casters may get the monsters in parentheses, at the
magical nature, such as true seeing. When an opponent GM’s option.
makes a successful hit against one of the images, the im-
age breaks up and disappears (the others remain). If an Monster Summoning II
opponent attempts to attack a magic user obscured by
this spell, it is randomly determined whether the to-hit Arcane Conjuration/ Summoning
roll is directed toward the person or one of the images. At
the end of the spell’s duration, the images fade from sight. Level: Magic user 4
Range: 40 ft
Mnemonic Enhancement Duration: 3 rounds + 1 round/ level
Arcane Transmutation/ Alteration Area of Effect: Summoned creatures
Level: Magic user 4 Components: V,S,M
Range: Caster Casting Time: 4 segments
Duration: 24 hours Saving Throw: None
Area of Effect: Caster This spell functions in the same manner as monster sum-
moning I, but calls 1d6 creatures as determined on the
Components: V,S,M following table:
Casting Time: 1 turn d6 Monster Summoned
Saving Throw: None 1 Centipede, giant
2 Devil, lemure
This spell enhances the magic user’s precision of mem- 3 Gnoll
ory, allowing him or her to retain up to three additional 4 Stirge
spell levels in his or her mind (3 first level, 1 first and one 5 Toad, giant
second level, or 1 third level). The spell may be used for 6 Troglodyte
memorisation, or may be used to hold onto the memory
of a spell just cast. The spell components are expensive, Monster Summoning III
costing at least 100 gp, and might not be available in rural
communities. Arcane Conjuration/ Summoning
Monster Summoning I Level: Magic user 5
Arcane Conjuration/Summoning
Level: Magic user 3 Range: 50 ft
Range: 30 ft Duration: 4 rounds + 1 round/ level
Duration: 2 rounds + 1 round/ level Area of Effect: Summoned creatures
Area of Effect: Summoned creatures Components: V,S,M
Components: V,S,M Casting Time: 5 segments
Casting Time: 3 segments Saving Throw: None
Saving Throw: None This spell functions in the same manner as monster sum-
moning I, but calls 1d4 creatures as determined on the
By casting this spell, the magic user conjures up 2-8 mon- following table:
sters to serve him or her as allies in combat or to perform
other services. The monsters appear from thin air within d10 Monster Summoned
1d4 rounds of the spell’s completed casting. If the caster
is in combat, the monsters will fight on his or her behalf, 1 Beetle, giant boring
attacking whatever foes he directs, or guarding him or 2 Bugbear
her. For more complex tasks, the magic user must some- 3 Gelatinous Cube
how have the ability to communicate these more spe- 4 Ghoul
cific commands. The GM has the ultimate discretion as to 5 Lizard, giant
what monsters will appear, but the general likelihood is 6 Lycanthrope, wererat
described in the following table: 7 Ogre
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d10 Monster Summoned Monster Summoning VI
8 Spider, huge Arcane Conjuration/ Summoning
9 Spider, large
10 Weasel, giant Level: Magic user 8
Range: 80 ft
Duration: 7 rounds + 1 round/ level
Monster Summoning IV Area of Effect: Summoned creatures
Arcane Conjuration/ Summoning Components: V,S,M
Casting Time: 8 segments
Level: Magic user 6 Saving Throw: None
Range: 60 ft This spell functions in the same manner as monster sum-
moning I, but calls 1d2 creatures as determined on the
Duration: 5 rounds + 1/ level following table, the monsters appearing in 1d3 rounds:
Area of Effect: Summoned creatures
Components: V,S,M
Casting Time: 6 segments d10 Monster Summoned
Saving Throw: None 1 Devil, Erinyes
2 Hydra, 8 headed
This spell functions in the same manner as monster sum- 3 Manticore
moning I, but calls 1d4 creatures as determined on the 4 Ogre Mage
following table: 5 Rakshasa
6 Troll
d10 Monster Summoned 7 Wight
8 Wraith
1 Blink dog 9 Wyvern
2 Gargoyle 10 Lycanthrope, weretiger
3 Ghast
4 Hell hound Monster Summoning VII
5 Hydra, five headed
6 Lycanthrope, werewolf Arcane Conjuration/ Summoning
7 Owlbear
8 Shadow Level: Magic user 9
9 Snake, giant constrictor
10 Grey ooze Range: 90 ft
Monster Summoning V Duration: 8 rounds + 1 round/ level
Arcane Conjuration/ Summoning Area of Effect: Summoned creatures
Components: V,S,M
Level: Magic user 7 Casting Time: 9 segments
Range: 70 ft Saving Throw: None
Duration: 6 rounds + 1 round/ level This spell functions in the same manner as monster sum-
moning I, but calls 1d2 creatures as determined on the fol-
Area of Effect: Summoned creatures lowing table, the monsters appearing in 1 round:
Components: V,S,M
Casting Time: 6 segments
Saving Throw: None d20 Monster Summoned
This spell functions in the same manner as monster sum- 1 Chimæra
moning I, but calls 1d2 creatures as determined on the 2 Demon (Class A)
following table, the monsters appearing in 1d3 rounds: 3 Demon (Class B)
4 Demon (Class C)
d6 Monster Summoned 5 Demon, succubus
6 Devil, barbed
1 Cockatrice 7 Devil, bone
2 Doppelgänger 8 Ettin
3 Hydra (7 heads) 9 Giant, fire
4 Lycanthrope (wereboar) 10 Giant, frost
5 Minotaur 11 Giant, hill
6 Snake, giant poisonous 12 Giant, stone
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d20 Monster Summoned Range: 30 ft
13 Gorgon Duration: 6 turns + 1/level
14 Hydra, ten-headed
15 Lizard, fire Area of Effect: Passage 5ft wide, 10ft high, and
16 Mummy
17 Night hag 10 ft long
18 Roper
19 Slug, giant Components: V,S,M
20 Spectre
Casting Time: 5 segments
Saving Throw: None
Move Earth By means of a passwall spell, the magic user creates an
inter-dimensional opening through any non-metallic ma-
Arcane Transmutation/ Alteration terial, allowing him or her and any others to simply walk
directly into the hillside or through a wall. More than one
Level: Magic user 6 spell may be used in succession to create longer passages.
The inside of the passageway is still a part of the material
Range: 10 ft/ level plane; the inter-dimensional warping of space simply acts
to “remove” the material through which the passage is
Duration: Instantaneous created.
Area of Effect: See below Permanency
Components: V,S,M Arcane Transmutation/ Alteration
Casting Time: See below Level: Magic user 8
Saving Throw: None Range: See below
By casting this spell, the magic user gains the ability to Duration: Permanent
move earth, sand, and clay in vast quantities by the mere
gestures of his or her hands. The spell does not affect rock Area of Effect: One object or creature
or stone. Unlike most spells, the area of effect does not
depend upon the caster’s level but upon the amount of Components: V,S,M
time spent in casting. For every turn spent casting, the
magic user can move a cube of earth 40x40x40 ft. Casting Time: 2 rounds
The spell is normally used to create walls, moats, etc., but Saving Throw: None
can also be used to move an intact terrain feature from
one place to another (although the spell cannot move The permanency spell makes the temporary effects of
rock unless the rock is carried within the moved earth). other spells permanent. It is also used to lock the enchant-
ments of a magic item permanently into the item. Certain
If an intact feature (such as a portion of a forest or the spells can be made permanent upon the caster or another
foundations under a cottage) is to be moved, an earth el- creature, and other spells can be made permanent only
emental must also be summoned. Without the assistance if cast upon an area or an object. Each use of this spell
of an elemental, the earth under a cottage could certainly reduces the caster’s constitution by 1 point.
be moved, but with the—presumably undesired—result
of destroying the cottage in the process. Spells that can be made permanent upon a person or
other creature include: Comprehend Languages, Detect Evil,
Part Water Detect Invisibility, Detect Magic, Infravision, Protection from
Evil, Protection from Normal Missiles, Read Magic, Tongues,
Arcane Transmutation/ Alteration or Unseen Servant. Only a magic user of higher level than
the caster can dispel these spells.
Level: Magic user 6
Spells that can be made permanent upon an area or object
Range: 10 ft/ level include: Enlarge, Fear, Gust of Wind, Invisibility, Magic Mouth,
Prismatic Sphere, Stinking Cloud, Wall of Fire, Wall of Force, Web.
Duration: 5 rounds/ level
These spells may be dispelled by any caster subject to the
Area of Effect: See below normal rules for dispel magic.
Components: V,S,M Phantasmal Force
Casting Time: 1 turn Arcane Illusion/ Phantasm
Saving Throw: None
Except as may be noted above, this spell is identical to the Level: Magic user 3
clerical spell part water.
Range: 80 ft + 10 ft/ level
Duration: See below
Passwall Area of Effect: 80 square ft + 10 square ft/ level
Arcane Transmutation/ Alteration Components: V,S,M
Casting Time: 3 segments
Level: Magic user 5 Saving Throw: See below
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This extremely flexible spell allows the magic user to craft Polymorph Object
a visual illusion of virtually anything that can fit within the
spell’s area of effect. The spell creates no sound whatsoever. Arcane Transmutation/ Alteration
The caster must maintain his or her concentration upon the
illusion, or it will evaporate, but while concentrating the cast- Level: Magic user 8
er is able to make the illusion move and respond to events.
Range: 5 ft/ level
The illusion is dispelled if it is struck with a blow, a falling
person, etc. There is no saving throw against the illusion if Duration: See below
the observer believes it, and the illusion can actually cause
damage to such a deceived victim. A demon wielding a Area of Effect: One object or creature
sword can attack and do damage, and the appearance of
a pit full of spikes can be fatal even though it is not real. If Components: V,S,M
the observer doubts the reality of the illusion, he or she will
be permitted a saving throw to see the illusion for what Casting Time: 1 round
it really is. If one observer disbelieves the illusion and this
disbelief is communicated to others, the others will also Saving Throw: See below
gain a saving throw at a bonus of +4.
This spell allows the magic user to transform one thing,
Note that the spell relies purely on a visual effect; it living or not, into another sort of thing. If the spell is used
will have no effect upon a creature that does not see it. simply to duplicate the effects of a polymorph other spell
Furthermore, the lack of any audible component can make or a stone to flesh spell, it will function in the same manner
certain illusions completely non-credible. An explosion, as these spells but with a –4 penalty to the victim’s saving
for example, is not likely to be believed by anyone if it cre- throw. Otherwise, the spell’s duration depends upon the
ates no sound. Various methods may be used by the GM degree of change involved in the transformation. The cal-
to determine if an NPC or monster believes the effect of culation is made using a “duration factor” found on table
a phantasmal force, common sense being the first thing 1, and the explanation of the resulting duration factor is
to consider. A player who takes care to craft a believable found on table 2.
illusion should be rewarded for skilful use of the spell, not
forced into a table of random results. Changed Subject Is: Increase to
Duration Factor
Same kingdom (animal, vegetable, mineral)
Same class (mammals, fungi, metals, etc.) +5
Same size +2
Related (twig is to tree, wolf fur is to wolf, etc.) +2
Same or lower intelligence +2
+2
Phase Door Add all that apply. Look up the total on the next table.
Arcane Transmutation/ Alteration Duration Factor Duration Example
Level: Magic user 7 0 20 rounds Pebble to human
2 1 hour Marionette to human
Range: Touch 4 3 hours Human to marionette
5 12 hours Lizard to manticore
Duration: See below 6 48 hours Sheep to woollen cloak
7 1 week Shrew to manticore
Area of Effect: See below 9+ Manticore to shrew
Permanent
Components: V
Casting Time: 7 segments
Saving Throw: None
The caster opens, by means of this spell, a dimensional This spell can be dispelled.
pathway through a solid object, 10 ft in depth. It is a path-
way that only the caster may use, and it remains until the Polymorph Other
caster has traversed it twice. In other respects, the spell is
similar to a passwall. Arcane Transmutation/ Alteration
Plant Growth Level: Magic user 4
Arcane Transmutation/ Alteration Range: 5 ft/ level
Level: Magic user 4 Duration: Permanent
Range: 10 ft/ level Area of Effect: One creature
Duration: Permanent Components: V,S,M
Area of Effect: 10 × 10 ft square/ level Casting Time: 4 segments
Components: V,S Saving Throw: Negates
Casting Time: 4 segments This spell transforms the victim into another type of crea-
ture; a person might be changed into a newt, or a newt
Saving Throw: None into a dragon, for example. Such a transformation can,
in rare cases, be fatal. If the spell’s target is successfully
Except as noted above, this spell is identical to the druidic transformed, it must make a system shock test against its
spell plant growth.
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constitution or die (see, “constitution”). Moreover, there Duration: See below
is a base 100% likelihood that the transformed creature
will lose its memories and former identity in the change, Area of Effect: 15 ft radius
becoming, for all intents and purposes, the creature
into which it was transformed (intelligence cannot be Components: V
increased by virtue of such a transformation, however).
Casting Time: 1 segment
For every intelligence point of the transformed creature,
the base chance is reduced by 5%, and there is a further Saving Throw: None
+/-5% alteration for each level (or HD) by which the original
form’s level (or HD) differs from that of the new form. This The word of power to blind removes vision from creatures
check is made on a daily basis, so such a transformation within the area of effect. The duration of the blindness de-
will, eventually, become inevitable according to the laws of pends on how many total hp the affected creatures have.
chance if the transformed creature is not magically brought If the total is 50 or less, the blindness lasts 1d4+1 turns. If
back to its original form. A transformed creature retains its the total is 51 hit points to 100, the blindness lasts 1d4+1
former hit points, but otherwise assumes all the physical rounds, as opposed to turns. The spell does not affect more
characteristics of the new form immediately. The transfor- than 100 hp of creatures in total. The caster may target
mation may be dispelled, but the second change of shape specific creatures within the area of effect.
will necessitate another system shock check.
Power Word, Kill
Arcane Conjuration/ Summoning
Level: Magic user 9
Range: 2½ ft/ level
Polymorph Self Duration: Instantaneous
Arcane Transmutation/ Alteration Area of Effect: 10 ft radius
Level: Magic user 4 Components: V
Range: Caster Casting Time: 1 segment
Duration: 2 turns/ level Saving Throw: None
Area of Effect: Caster Upon the casting of this spell, the magic user specifies
whether the spell is to kill one creature or multiple crea-
Components: V tures. The spell will instantly deal death to a creature of up
to 60 hit points, offering no saving throw (magic resistance
Casting Time: 3 segments does apply). The spell may, alternatively, be used to slaugh-
ter up to 120 hp of creatures with 10 or fewer hit points each.
Saving Throw: None The total number of hit points is based upon the target’s
current hit points, not maximum hit points, so wounded
This spell enables the magic user to cloak him- or herself creatures are more vulnerable to the spell. All creatures to
in the physical shape of another creature, and to continue be killed must be within the spell’s area of effect.
shape-shifting at will for the length of the spell’s duration.
The transformation is of an entirely lesser order than that Power Word, Stun
of polymorph other, incurring no risk of a system shock or
of truly becoming the transformed creature. Changing Arcane Conjuration/ Summoning
from one shape to another requires only 30 seconds, and
when the caster returns to his or her original form (ending Level: Magic user 7
the spell) he or she will be healed of 1d12 points of any
damage inflicted against the polymorphed forms he or Range: 5 ft/ level
she assumed.
Duration: See below
The caster can polymorph into forms no smaller than a
songbird and no heavier than 2,000 lbs. Only the move- Area of Effect: One creature
ment capabilities of the new form can be used, not its
attacks, defences, or other abilities. The magic user can Components: V
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 Casting Time: 1 segment
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 Saving Throw: None
no breath weapon. As an orc, he or she would be able to
use whatever weapons he or she could use in his original The creature targeted by a stunning power word hears the
shape, but would lack infravision. The caster retains his or
her own hit points and armour class. word as a thundering roar, although others hear it nor-
mally. 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-
Power Word, Blind 60 hp remaining will be stunned for 2d4 rounds, a creature
Arcane Conjuration/ Summoning with 61-90 hp remaining will be stunned for 1d4 rounds,
and creatures with 90+ hit points will be able to shrug off
Level: Magic user 8 the effect of the spell entirely.
Range: 5 ft/ level
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Prismatic Sphere
Arcane Conjuration/ Summoning
Level: Magic user 9 for 2d4 rounds by the colours if it looks at them. The sphere
can be destroyed, colour by colour, in consecutive order,
Range: 0 by various magical effects; however, the first colour must
be brought down before the second can be affected, and
Duration: 1 turn/ level so on. A rod of cancellation destroys a prismatic sphere, but
an antimagic field fails to penetrate it. Dispel magic cannot
Area of Effect: 10 ft radius sphere dispel the sphere or anything beyond it (unless the first six
colours have already been brought down). Magic resist-
Components: V ance is effective against a prismatic sphere, but the check
must be repeated for each colour present.
Casting Time: 9 segments
Each colour in the sphere has a different effect. The accom-
Saving Throw: See below panying table shows the seven colours, the order in which
they appear, their effects on creatures trying to attack the
Prismatic sphere creates a shimmering, multicoloured caster or pass through the sphere, and the magic needed
globe of light that protects those within it from all forms to negate each colour.
of attack (it will normally appear as a hemisphere, with its
lower half below ground). The sphere flashes with seven
colours, each of which has a distinct power and purpose.
It is immobile, but the caster can pass through and remain
near it without harm. However, any other creature with
fewer than 8 HD within 20 ft of the sphere will be blinded
Colour Order Effect Negated by
Red 1st Stops nonmagical ranged weapons. Deals 20 points of damage (saving throw for half damage). Cone of cold
Orange 2nd Stops magical ranged weapons. Deals 40 points of damage (saving throw for half). Gust of wind
Yellow 3rd Stops poisons, gases, and petrifaction. Deals 80 points of damage (saving throw for half). Disintegrate
Green 4th Stops breath weapons. Poison (saving throw or die).
Blue 5th Stops divination and mental attacks. Turns to stone (saving throw negates). Passwall
Indigo 6th Stops all spells. Causes insanity (saving throw negates) Magic missile
Violet 7th Force shield (as per wall of force). Creatures sent to another plane (saving throw negates). Continual light
Dispel magic
Project Image Area of Effect: One creature
Arcane Illusion/ Phantasm Components: V,S,M
Level: Magic user 6 Casting Time: 1 segment
Range: 10 ft/ level Saving Throw: None
Duration: 1 round/ level Other than as noted above, this spell is identical to the
clerical spell protection from evil.
Area of Effect: See below
Components: V,S,M
Casting Time: 6 segments Protection From Evil 10 ft Radius
(Reversible)
Saving Throw: None
Arcane Abjuration
This spell creates an illusory duplicate of the magic user in an-
other place within the spell’s range. The image must remain Level: Magic user 3
visible to the caster or the spell will end. Much like a mirror
image, the projected image mimics all the caster’s move- Range: Touch
ments, but it is not affected by attacks of any kind. The image
possesses an arcane link to the caster; if desired, the magic Duration: 2 rounds/ level
user can cast spells that originate at the image rather than
at the caster, as if the image, rather than the magic user, cast Area of Effect: One creature
the spell. Thus, the effective range of an attack spell can be
increased, or a spell that would ordinarily centre on the caster Components: V,S,M
could be brought into effect around the projected image.
Casting Time: 3 segments
Saving Throw: None
This spell, except as noted above, is similar to the clerical
spell protection from evil 10 ft radius.
Protection From Evil (Reversible) Protection From Normal Missiles
Arcane Abjuration Arcane Abjuration
Level: Magic user 1 Level: Magic user 3
Range: Touch Range: Touch
Duration: 2 rounds/ level Duration: 1 turn/ level
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Area of Effect: One creature Components: V,S
Components: V,S,M Casting Time: 2 segments
Casting Time: 3 segments Saving Throw: Negates
Saving Throw: None As this spell is cast, a ray of unpleasant and indescribable
colour arcs from the caster’s hand to strike the chosen tar-
The subject of this spell becomes completely invulnerable get. No attack roll is required to hit. If the target fails a sav-
to the effects of projectiles. The spell’s power is not suf- ing throw, its strength and the effect of all attacks which
ficient completely to ward off the larger missiles hurled by are dependent upon strength are reduced by 25%. The
siege engines such as catapults and ballistae, nor the en- amount of reduction is increased by 1%/ caster level (to be
chantment of a magic arrow or bolt, but does reduce any rounded off in the case of lower-level magic users simply
damage caused by such weapons by 1 hit point per die as a matter of convenience). Thus, if an orc is struck with
of damage. The spell conveys no protection whatsoever the ray by a level one magic user, the orc would lose 26%
against spells, including spells with missile-like qualities (rounded to 25%, at the option of the GM) of its strength.
such as fireball or ray of enfeeblement. Its to-hit rolls are not affected, but any damage it inflicts
is reduced to 75% (or 74%) of the damage rolled (a good
Push GM avoids minuscule calculations that might bog down
the game). A ray of enfeeblement may technically reduce
Arcane Conjuration/ Summoning the target’s strength below the required minimum to
qualify for a class, but its effects are too temporary to affect
Level: Magic user 1 class choices (so an enfeebled paladin with a temporary
strength of 8 retains his or her paladinhood). Any further
Range: 10 ft + 3 ft/ level effects of the reduced strength are determined by the GM.
Duration: Instantaneous
Area of Effect: See below
Components: V,S,M
Casting Time: 1 segment
Saving Throw: None Read Magic (Reversible)
The magic user casts this spell and points toward the desired Arcane Divination
target, which is instantly pushed away from the caster. The
supernatural force exerted by the spell is only about one Level: Magic user 1
lb per level of the caster, but the spell can be used to move
small objects or to throw enemies off balance. A small object Range: Caster
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 Duration: 2 rounds/ level
creature will suffer a penalty to hit equal to the caster’s level.
For example, a tenth level magic user could exert so much Area of Effect: Caster (see below)
eldritch force against an attacking orc’s axe that the orc
would suffer a –10 to hit with it. Moving an actual creature Components: V,S,M
or a heavier object is only possible if the creature’s weight in
lbs is not more than 50 times the caster’s level. Casting Time: 1 round
Saving Throw: None
Pyrotechnics Read magic is normally the first spell in every magic user’s
spell book, and its mastery is the first task of every appren-
Arcane Transmutation/ Alteration tice. The spell allows the caster to read magical writings
(other than his or her own, of course, which are always
Level: Magic user 2 intelligible to the original author).
Range: 120 ft Unless the writings are cursed, reading magical script
does not normally activate the magic formulae described
Duration: See below therein—reviewing a scroll prior to casting from it does
not, for instance, actually cast whatever spell is written
Area of Effect: See below upon the scroll. Once the magic user has read a particular
set of magical inscriptions by use of this spell, the spell is
Components: V,S no longer needed to re-read the writing at a later time.
Casting Time: 2 segments The reverse of the spell allows the magic user to make
magical writings indecipherable for the spell’s duration,
Saving Throw: None and is cast upon the writing rather than upon the caster
him- or herself.
With any exceptions noted above, this spell is identical to
the druidic spell pyrotechnics.
Ray of Enfeeblement Remove Curse (Reversible)
Arcane Enchantment/ Charm Arcane Abjuration
Level: Magic user 2 Level: Magic user 4
Range: 10 ft + 3 ft/ level
Duration: 1 round/ level Range: Touch
Area of Effect: One creature
Duration: Instantaneous (permanent)
Area of Effect: See below
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Components: V,S Components: V,S,M
Casting Time: 4 segments Casting Time: 6 segments
Saving Throw: See below Saving Throw: None
Other than as noted above, this spell is identical to the All living creatures in the spell’s path will move away from
clerical spell remove curse. the caster at their normal movement rates for the spell’s
duration, as if by choice.
Reincarnation
Reverse Gravity
Arcane Necromancy
Arcane Transmutation/ Alteration
Level: Magic user 6
Range: Touch Level: Magic user 7
Duration: Instantaneous Range: 5 ft/ level
Area of Effect: Person touched Duration: 1 second (1/6 segment)
Components: V,S,M Area of Effect: 30 ft × 30 ft × 1 mile
Casting Time: 1 turn Components: V,S,M
Saving Throw: None Casting Time: 7 segments
Provided that a body has been dead for no more than one Saving Throw: None
day per caster level, a powerful magic user can recall its spirit
from the dead, investing it into another body. The form of The caster momentarily reverses gravity in the area of ef-
the new body is not subject to the magic user’s control and is fect, which is thirty by thirty ft square, extending a mile
determined by means of the table below. The new body will into the air. Any object or creature in this area will “fall”
appear within 1d6 turns near the soul’s former body. Elves upwards for a distance of 20 ft, striking intervening objects
may be brought back to life by reincarnation. as per a normal, downward fall. When the duration ends,
of course, they will fall downward again.
The new incarnation will retain the original character’s ex-
perience points, but will have new physical (Str, Dex, Con) Rope Trick
ability scores randomly rolled and adjusted for the new
race. The character will retain his or her original mental Arcane Transmutation/ Alteration
ability scores (Int, Wis, Cha).
Level: Magic user 2
Range: Touch
Arcane Reincarnation Table Duration: 2 turns/ level
Area of Effect: One piece of rope
Die Roll New Incarnation Components: V,S,M
01-03 Bugbear Casting Time: 2 segments
04-06 Dwarf
07-14 Saving Throw: None
15-17 Elf
18-25 Gnoll This spell enchants a rope to become a portal into an extra-
26-28 Gnome dimensional pocket of unreality opened by the spell. The
29-36 Goblin rope rises in the air and then hangs, suspended by its connec-
37-39 Half-elf tion to the extra-dimensional hideaway. Up to six medium-
40-42 Halfling size people can hide in the space (five, if the rope is to be
43-45 Half-orc pulled up and into the space as well). At the spell’s expiration,
46-85 Hobgoblin the inhabitants or contents of the space will fall into normal
86-88 Human reality if they have not already departed. True reality is vis-
89-91 Kobold ible through the portal, but cannot be affected from within.
92-94 Orc
95-97 Ogre Scare
98-00 Ogre Mage
Troll Arcane Enchantment/ Charm
Level: Magic user 2
Range: 10 ft
Duration: 3d4 rounds
Area of Effect: One creature
Repulsion Components: V,S,M
Arcane Abjuration Casting Time: 2 segments
Level: Saving Throw: Negates
Range:
Duration: Magic user 6 This spell causes terror in creatures of less than 6th level or
Area of Effect: 10 ft/ level 6 HD. Such creatures are entitled to a saving throw, which,
1 round/ 2 levels if successful, allows them to shake off the spell’s effect
10 ft wide path
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entirely. If a creature fails the saving throw, however, it properties of the shape-changed form as well as its physical
will become frozen with terror. If forced, it can fight, but capabilities. The spell does not allow the caster to assume the
it suffers a penalty of –1 to all attacks, damage, and saving form of any greater creature native to another plane of exist-
throw rolls. ence, but virtually any other form can be assumed, from a
tree to an insect to a treasure chest to a dragon. The material
Secret Chest component of the spell is a piece of jewellery worth 5,000 gp.
Arcane Transmutation/ Alteration Shatter
Level: Magic user 5 Arcane Transmutation/ Alteration
Range: See below
Duration: 60 days Level: Magic user 2
Area of Effect: One chest or box, 12 cubic ft Range: 60 ft
Components: V,S,M Duration: Instantaneous
Casting Time: 1 turn Area of Effect: One object
Saving Throw: None Components: V,S,M
This spell allows the magic user to shift a magically crafted Casting Time: 2 segments
treasure chest into the æthereal plane, where it will be safe
from those who might seek to steal the caster’s posses- Saving Throw: Negates
sions. The chest itself must be crafted of the finest materials
in order to support the spell’s magic, and it will cost a mini- This spell causes an item to shatter into pieces. It can af-
mum of 5,000 gp to have a craftsman or craftsmen build it, fect objects of up to 10 lbs weight per caster level. Only
together with a second, miniature copy. When the magic brittle materials are affected by the spell (glass, earthen-
user casts the spell, one hand upon the chest and one upon ware, etc.) excluding magical items of any kind. The item
the miniature, the chest disappears into the æthereal plane, is permitted a saving throw against a crushing blow to
together with its contents. These contents may be up to avoid destruction.
one cubic foot of material per caster level (and no more
than this) regardless of the chest’s actual volume. If the Shield
chest contains any living matter, there is a 75% chance that
the spell will completely fail, although if it should succeed, Arcane Evocation
the living creature will be imprisoned in the æthereal plane
until freed. The caster (and only the caster) can use the min- Level: Magic user 1
iature chest to pull the larger one from the æther wherever
he or she might be. It is possible, although not likely, that Range: Caster
some æthereal creature or æthereal traveller might happen
upon the chest while it is in the æthereal plane. So long as Duration: 5 rounds/ level
the chest remains in the æthereal plane, the magic user
will still be able to retrieve it (although it may have been Area of Effect: See below
looted). No creature on the material plane has any chance
using any magic known to humanity to locate a secret chest Components: V,S
that has been hidden in the æthereal plane by means of this
spell. After the spell duration expires, there is a cumulative Casting Time: 1 segment
1 in 20 chance per day that the spell’s link to the chest will
fail, and the chest will be irrecoverable. Saving Throw: None
Shape Change By means of this spell, the caster creates an invisible bar-
rier of magical force. Magic missiles cannot penetrate the
Arcane Transmutation/ Alteration 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.
Level: Magic user 9 Shocking Grasp
Arcane Transmutation/ Alteration
Range: 0 Level: Magic user 1
Duration: 1 turn/ level Range: Touch
Area of Effect: Caster Duration: 1 round
Components: V,S,M Area of Effect: One creature
Casting Time: 9 segments Components: V,S
Saving Throw: None Casting Time: 1 segment
Upon casting this spell, the magic user becomes able to Saving Throw: None
change shape almost at will (each change takes one seg-
ment, and incurs no system shock check). The caster retains This spell imbues the caster’s hand with a powerful electri-
his or her own mind and hit points, but assumes the magical cal charge that the magic user may use to deliver a deadly
shock. The electrical charge can be delivered either by a
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direct touch (requiring a successful attack roll) or through the weaker ones will be affected first. Creatures with hit
a conductive material such as metal. This spell is not pow- dice over 4+4 are not affected by the spell.
erful enough to deliver a dangerous shock through any
significant volume of water, but a small quantity of water Hit Dice of Victim Number Affected
(a shallow puddle, for instance) could be used as a suitable
conductor. The shocking grasp inflicts 1d8 hp of damage, 1 or less 4d4
+1 hp per level of the caster. 1+ to 2 2d4
2+ to 3 1d4
Simulacrum 3+ to 4 1d2
4+1 to 4+4 0 or 1 (d2-1)
Arcane Illusion/ Phantasm
Level: Magic user 7 Slow
Range: Touch Arcane Transmutation/ Alteration
Duration: Instantaneous (permanent)
Area of Effect: One creature Level: Magic user 3
Components: V,S,M Range: 90 ft + 10 ft/ level
Casting Time: 1 day Duration: 3 rounds + 1 round/ level
Saving Throw: None Area of Effect: 1 creature/ level in a 40 × 40 ft
This eerie spell permits the magic user to make a living dupli- area
cate of another creature using ice or snow as the raw mate-
rial of the duplicate’s substance. The simulacrum is identical Components: V,S,M
in appearance to the original in even the minutest detail,
although there are many differences in other respects. The Casting Time: 3 segments
simulacrum will always be weaker than the original, having
only half of the original hit points and a lower level of experi- Saving Throw: None
ence (1d4+1 × 10%). The simulacrum does not have its own
personality; it is under the caster’s control and has no volition This spell acts upon its targets to slow down their move-
without the caster’s spoken command. A simulacrum can be ments, or can be used to negate the effects of a haste
improved by the use of other spells; a reincarnation spell will spell. Any creature affected by a slow spell will find that it
provide it with its own personality, and a limited wish may can only move at half normal speed and attack at half its
be used to give it the original’s personality and 40-60% of normal rate. The spell may be cast upon up to 1 creature/
the original’s memories. Casting the spell requires material caster level, but all must be within the area of the spell’s
components of 1,000 gp in value, and a part (even so small area of effect at the time of casting. If more than one slow
as a piece of hair) of the creature to be duplicated. spell is cast upon the same subject, the effects of the two
spells will be cumulative.
Spell Immunity
Arcane Abjuration
Sleep Level: Magic user 8
Arcane Enchantment/ Charm Range: Touch
Level: Magic user 1 Duration: 1 turn/ level, divided among
Range: 30 ft + 10 ft/ level recipients
Duration: 5 rounds/ level Area of Effect: One creature/ 4 levels
Area of Effect: See below Components: V,S,M
Components: V,S,M Casting Time: 1 round/ recipient
Casting Time: 1 segment Saving Throw: None
Saving Throw: None This spell confers tremendous protection against magical
attacks that affect the mind. A creature warded by this
This spell affects a circular area with a 15 ft radius. A num- spell gains a +8 bonus to such saving throws. The caster
ber of creatures within this radius (determined by their may divide the spell’s duration among as many recipients
HD) fall into a deep magical slumber with no saving throw as his or her caster level divided by four. The material com-
allowed. Magically sleeping creatures may be killed or tied ponent for this spell is a gem of any kind or size.
up at a rate of one per round by a single person, or can be
attacked at twice the normal rate with an automatic hit Spider Climb
for maximum damage, if the attacker chooses not to kill
or bind them. A sleeping creature requires a full round to Arcane Transmutation/ Alteration
waken and must be shaken or slapped to bring it to con-
sciousness; mere noise, however loud, will not disturb the Level: Magic user 1
enchanted slumber of a sleep spell’s victim. The number
of enemies affected by the spell is a function of their hit Range: Touch
dice. If there are creatures of different hit dice in the area,
Duration: 1 round + 1 round/ level
Area of Effect: One creature
Components: V,S,M
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Casting Time: 1 segment Range: Touch
Saving Throw: None Duration: 6 turns/ level
When the magic user casts this spell, the recipient’s bare Area of Effect: Creature touched
hands and feet become sticky enough to allow him or her
to climb walls and even crawl along a ceiling. The move- Components: V,S,M
ment rate for such climbing is 30 ft per round. The subject
of this spell will find it difficult to employ tools or handle Casting Time: 7 segments
small objects with precision while the spell is in effect.
Saving Throw: See below
Spirit-Rack The statue spell allows the caster or other recipient of the
spell to turn, apparently, into a statue made of stone. The
Arcane Abjuration creature can still utilize all of its senses, although the sense
of touch is dulled, and only actual damage to the stone is felt.
Level: Magic user 6 The ensorcelled creature can shift in and out of the statue-
form in one second and is not limited to one such shift in
Range: 10 ft + 1 ft/ level a single round. During the initial transformation, the crea-
ture must make a special system shock roll with a flat 82%
Duration: See below chance of success, with a +1 for every point of constitution
the creature possesses (100% chance at Con 18). Failing this
Area of Effect: One fiend roll means that the creature dies. The statue does radiate
magic slightly and can be detected in this manner as well
Components: V,M as with other similar divination spells or items. The initial
transformation requires a full round. Damage that actually
Casting Time: 8d6 hours manages to hurt the stone statue will be incurred by the
creature, but the stone is as hard and durable as granite and
Saving Throw: None not easy to chip or break.
This spell is used to utterly banish a particular demon, devil, Stinking Cloud
or the like to its home plane of existence for a number of
years equal to the caster’s level. To cast the spell, the magic Arcane Evocation
user must know the fiendish creature’s name, and inscribe it
into a scroll, the preparation of which requires 8d6 hours and Level: Magic user 2
the expenditure of at least 5,000 gp. Once the spell is cast, if
the scroll is read aloud by the caster in the fiend’s presence Range: 30 ft
it will have the effects described below. A caster can create
no more than one scroll for any particular fiend and can only Duration: 1 round/ level
keep three such scrolls in existence at any one time; the magic
of one will fade if a fourth is created. Area of Effect: 20 ft radius spherical cloud
When the caster speaks the first words of the scroll in the Components: V,S,M
fiend’s presence, the demon is immediately held in place
(unless its innate magic resistance allows it to escape this Casting Time: 2 segments
effect). Even if the fiend’s magic resistance protects it, the
words of the scroll cause considerable agony, and if the Saving Throw: See below
creature has the ability to escape it is only 10% likely to
remain and try to stop the final reading (0% likelihood if This spell creates a nauseating cloud of vapours to bil-
it has no means of attacking the magic user, gaining pos- low forth in a location chosen by the caster. All creatures
session of the scroll, or otherwise influencing events in its caught within (or later entering) the noxious cloud must
favour). After one full minute of reading the scroll (i.e., in make saving throws. Any creature failing to save will be
the second round), the fiend loses 1 hp/ hit die from pain. completely unable to act for 1d4+1 rounds, falling to the
In the third round, the fiend loses 50% of its remaining hit ground retching and gagging (treated as stunned). A
points from the agony caused by the words of the scroll. creature that succeeds in making the saving throw may
After the third round of reading, the fiend is banished to move from within the cloud and be free of the effects after
its home plane, where it writhes in agony for a period of only one round of gasping fresh air (again, being treated
years equal to the caster’s level. as stunned for this round). Even creatures that succeed
in making a saving throw cannot do anything within the
Obviously, any fiend caught with this ritual will seek to cloud other than to leave as fast as possible.
negotiate its way out; the GM will determine probabilities
based on the fiend’s goals and personality, but the base Stone Shape
likelihood will be roughly 25% per round that the fiend
will agree to perform a task for the caster in exchange for Arcane Transmutation/ Alteration
nothing more than the cessation of the ritual.
Level: Magic user 5
Range: Touch
Duration: Instantaneous
Area of Effect: 1 cubic ft/ level
Statue Components: V,S,M
Arcane Transmutation/ Alteration Casting Time: 1 round
Level: Magic user 7 Saving Throw: None
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The magic user moulds stone by the power of his or her suggestions of a course of action (“You won’t mention you
will, shaping it into whatever object or form he or she saw us, I have no doubt”), or a combination of both are
desires, from a weapon to a sculpture to an ornate stone possible. Even a victim who has failed a saving throw
footstool. Whether used to decorate the wizard’s tower against the spell will not undertake a course of action that
with gargoyles or to make an escape hole from a stone is palpably unreasonable, but the experienced caster can
prison, this spell is extremely versatile and useful. 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;
Stone to Flesh (Reversible) but the caster might need to scout the bottom of a chasm
and promise to cast a feather fall spell, or hand the victim
Arcane Transmutation/ Alteration a “magical” torch that supposedly permits the power of
flight. The creature to be influenced must be able to hear
Level: Magic user 6 and understand the language spoken by the caster.
Range: 10 ft/ level
Duration: Instantaneous
Area of Effect: One creature Symbol
Components: V,S,M Arcane Conjuration/ Summoning
Casting Time: 6 segments
Saving Throw: See below Level: Magic user 8
This spell transforms stone into flesh, or vice versa if the Range: Touch
caster has elected to memorise the reversed version, flesh
to stone. A creature that has been turned to stone will be Duration: See below
returned to its normal state (provided that a system shock
roll is successful). If the spell is used upon normal stone (as Area of Effect: See below
opposed to restoring a petrified creature), up to 9 cubic ft/
caster level may be transformed. A saving throw is permit- Components: V,S,M
ted only against the spell’s reverse, flesh to stone.
Casting Time: 8 segments
Saving Throw: See below
Strength The symbol spell is used to enchant magical runes written
on a surface. Any creature that passes by, over, or under the
Arcane Transmutation/ Alteration rune; touches it; or reads it will be affected by its magic.
There are numerous symbols that can be created with this
Level: Magic user 2 spell. Those best known are as follows:
Range: Touch Symbol of Death: Creatures with hit points totalling not
more than 80 are slain.
Duration: 6 turns/ level
Symbol of Discord: All creatures in the area begin argu-
Area of Effect: One person ing with one another. Those that do not share the same
alignment have a 50% chance of actually fighting one
Components: V,S,M another. The duration of the effect is 5d4 rounds, but if
a fight breaks out, the duration is reduced to 2d4 rounds.
Casting Time: 1 turn
Symbol of Fear: As per fear spell, but save at –4.
Saving Throw: None
Symbol of Hopelessness: Creatures that fail to save vs
This spell increases a person’s strength (affecting the same spells are affected by deep depression for 3d4 turns. Each
sorts of creatures as hold person). The recipient’s strength round during this period they act randomly, not acting at
increases by 1d6, and members of the various fighter-type all (25%), or walking away from the symbol (75%), even if
classes gain a +1 to this roll. If the spell is cast upon a mon- this means breaking off from combat. Such creatures will
ster (such as an orc), the GM is free to rule for convenience submit to any demand made by an enemy or ally, including
that the effect of the spell is to grant +1 to damage, and if a command to surrender.
the d6 roll is a 5 or 6, a +1 to hit as well.
Symbol of Insanity: Creatures with total hit points of not
Suggestion more than 120 are affected by lunacy, acting per the ran-
dom actions described in the confusion spell. The effect is
Arcane Enchantment/ Charm permanent (or until removed by magical means).
Level: Magic user 3 Symbol of Pain: Any creature triggering the symbol is
subjected to horrible pain, losing 2 points of dexterity
Range: 30 ft and gaining a penalty of –4 on all to-hit rolls for a period
of 2d10 turns.
Duration: 6 turns + 6 turns/ level
Symbol of Sleep: This symbol causes any creature of 8+1
Area of Effect: One creature HD or less to fall into an enchanted slumber; it is impossible
to awaken the victims for 4d4+1 turns.
Components: V,M
Casting Time: 3 segments
Saving Throw: None (negates)
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”),
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Symbol of Stunning: Creatures with a total of 160 or or she can currently see it, has been there often, or has
fewer hit points are stunned for 3d4 rounds, dropping used other means (such as scrying) to study the place for
whatever they are holding. at least one hour. “Seen casually” is a place that the caster
has seen more than once but with which he or she is not
Material components for this spell cost at least 10,000 gp. very familiar. “Viewed once” is a place that the caster has
seen once, possibly using magic. “False destination” is a
Telekinesis place that does not truly exist, or if the caster is teleporting
to an otherwise familiar location that no longer exists as
Arcane Transmutation/ Alteration such, or has been so completely altered as to no longer be
considered “familiar.”
Level: Magic user 5
When travelling to a false destination, the player rolls
Range: 10 ft/ level 1d20+80 on the table rather than rolling d%, as there is
no real destination.
Duration: 2 rounds + 1/ level
On Target: The caster appears in the correct location.
Area of Effect: 25 lbs/ level
Off Target: The caster appears safely, a random distance
Components: V,S away from the destination in a random direction. Distance
off target is 1d10x1d10% of the distance that was to be
Casting Time: 5 segments travelled. The direction off target is determined randomly
Saving Throw: None Similar Area: The caster winds up in an area that is visually
or thematically (depending on how the caster identified
This spell allows the caster to move objects through force it while casting) similar to the target area. It is possible
of will, up to a weight limit of 25 lbs per level. An object (25% chance) that this result will indicate that the correct
can be accelerated to a deadly velocity over the course location has been reached but that the caster and party
of a few minutes. The base speed is 20 ft/ round, but the will arrive too high, falling 1d% ft unless there is means to
caster can double this speed every round (to 40 ft, then 80 arrest the fall. If the party arrives too high and the result
ft, then 160 ft) to a maximum of 102,400 ft/ round (1,706 ft/ would entomb them in a solid surface, they die instantly.
second). For every 2,000 ft/ round that an object is travel- Generally, the caster will appear in the closest similar place
ling, it will sustain 1d6 damage if it strikes another object. within range. If no such area exists within the spell’s range,
The spell allows an object to be moved in any direction, the spell simply fails.
horizontally or vertically.
Mishap: The caster and anyone else teleporting with him
Teleport or her arrive beneath the destination point, causing instant
death if the area is solid.
Arcane Transmutation/ Alteration
Level: Magic user 5
Range: Touch
Duration: Instantaneous
Area of Effect: 250 lbs + 150/ level over 10th
Components: V
Casting Time: 2 segments Temporal Stasis (Reversible)
Saving Throw: None Arcane Transmutation/ Alteration
The teleport spell permits the caster to transport him- or Level: Magic user 9
herself, and any additional weight he or she can carry,
instantly from one place to another. The magic user must Range: 10 ft
be familiar with the destination (see below), but there is
no effective range to the spell, although it does not permit Duration: Permanent
travel to other planes.
Area of Effect: One creature
Similar
Familiarity On Target Off Target Area Mishap Components: V,S,M
Casting Time: 9 segments
Saving Throw: None
Very familiar 01–97 98–99 100 — This spell places the victim into a magical sleep so deep
95–97 98–99 100 that it is akin to suspended animation. The victim does not
Studied carefully 01–94 89–94 95–96 97–100 age or change in any way and does not need to breathe or
77–88 89–90 99–100 eat. The sleep lasts until the victim is awakened by the use
Seen casually 01–88 81–92 93–100 of dispel magic or the spell’s reverse form.
—
Viewed once 01–76
False destination (1d20+80)
To see how well the teleportation works, the player will roll Time Stop
d% and consult the preceding table. Refer to the following
information for definitions of the terms contained in table: Arcane Transmutation/ Alteration
Familiarity: “Very familiar” is a place where the caster Level: Magic user 9
has been very often and feels at home. “Studied care- Range: 10 ft
fully” is a place the caster knows well, either because he Duration: 1 segment/ 2 levels + 1d8
segments
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Area of Effect: 15 ft radius sphere Area of Effect: 30 ft radius
Components: V Components: V,M
Casting Time: 9 segments Casting Time: 3 segments
Saving Throw: None Saving Throw: None
This spell allows the caster to act between two moments of Within the radius established by this spell, the caster, and
time, in a bubble where the outside is frozen in place, not the caster alone, will be able to speak and understand any
moving in the flow of time’s passage. The spell’s common verbal language, including alignment tongues. Note that
name is a misnomer, for time does not actually stop; rather the spell’s area of effect does not move with the caster.
the caster simply gains a few “extra” moments, captured in The reverse of the spell makes any verbal communica-
between the points of time’s normal passage. Effectively, tion impossible for any person (not just the caster) in the
the caster simply gains the duration of the spell as extra spell’s area, or may be used to cancel out the effects of
time in which he or she may perform whatever actions he the tongues spell.
or she wishes, while the rest of the universe is effectively
frozen relative to the caster. Transformation
Tiny Hut Arcane Transmutation/ Alteration
Arcane Transmutation/ Alteration Level: Magic user 6
Range: Caster
Level: Magic user 3 Duration: 1 round/ level
Range: 0 Area of Effect: Caster
Duration: 6 turns/ level Components: V,S,M
Area of Effect: 5 ft radius sphere Casting Time: 6 segments
Components: V,S,M Saving Throw: None
Casting Time: 3 segments Upon the completion of this spell, the caster’s form and
mind alter as he or she takes on the spirit and attributes of
Saving Throw: None a powerful berserker warrior. The caster’s existing hit points
are doubled, and any damage sustained is first deducted
This spell causes a bubble of magical force to form around from the “additional” hit points with no deduction from
the caster. The field will extend through solid substances if the “true” hit points until the additional hit points are gone.
necessary, providing a complete sphere of protection even Once the additional hit points are gone, however, the caster
against burrowing creatures. When the caster stands on the sustains twice normal damage from attacks. The caster’s
ground, the sphere will thus appear to be a hemisphere, armour class improves by four points, and he or she attacks
with half of it beneath the ground. The field’s outside sur- as a fighter of the same level. The transformed magic user
face is not transparent and is usually a dark amber colour, may only use a dagger as a weapon while in this berserk
but anyone inside the sphere can see through to the out- state, but may attack twice per round, inflicting a +2 bonus
side as if the force field did not exist. The spell provides pro- on all damage. The magic user cannot cancel the effects of
tection against inclement winds and temperature within a this spell, and will continue to attack until all enemies are
certain range, but offers no protection against attacks from killed or the spell duration ends. In order to cast this spell,
outside. Anyone can pass into and out of the hut, and up the magic user must consume a potion of heroism.
to 6 medium-sized or 8 small creatures can shelter inside
with the caster. If the caster leaves the hut, the spell ends. Transmute Rock to Mud
Inside the hut, the inhabitants will not feel winds of up Arcane Transmutation/ Alteration
to 50 mph, which are completely blocked by the bubble
of force, but if the wind reaches gale force of 50 mph the Level: Magic user 5
tiny hut will be shredded into oblivion. The temperature
inside the hut remains at a pleasant 70˚ Fahrenheit for so Range: 10 ft/ level
long as the outside temperature remains in a range from 0˚
to 100˚. For every degree of outside temperature beyond Duration: See below
this range, the temperature inside the hut will rise or fall
accordingly from 70˚. The caster may illuminate the inside Area of Effect: 20 ft cube/ level
of the hut with a dim, ambient light that will not, of course,
show to the outside. Components: V,S,M
Casting Time: 5 segments
Saving Throw: None
Tongues (Reversible) Except as may be noted above, this spell is identical to the
druidic spell of the same name.
Arcane Transmutation/ Alteration
Trap the Soul
Level: Magic user 3
Arcane Conjuration/ Summoning
Range: 0
Level: Magic user 8
Duration: 1 round/ level Range: 10 ft
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Duration: Permanent instead shift the object into the æthereal plane, to be re-
placed with shapeless stone. A dispel magic cast upon such
Area of Effect: One creature stone will return the object to the material plane. Items
that are part of larger structures, such as doors or windows,
Components: V,S,M may be caused to vanish.
Casting Time: See below
Saving Throw: See below
This spell traps a victim’s soul within a gem for eternity Ventriloquism
unless the prisoner is rescued. The prison must be pre-
pared ahead of time, by the use of various spells and rituals Arcane Illusion/Phantasm
costing 1,000 gp per level or hit die of the creature to be
trapped. The trap may be sprung by either of two meth- Level: Magic user 1
ods: either speaking the final word of the spell (which re-
quires one segment and grants the target a saving throw) Range: 10 ft/ level (max. 60 ft)
or persuading the victim to accept a pre-prepared trigger
item (in which case no saving throw is permitted—the Duration: 2 rounds + 1 round/ level
imprisonment is automatic). When a being is freed from
imprisonment, even player characters, the being that has Area of Effect: One object
performed the rescue may demand a service or task from
the freed prisoner. For unknown reasons, the request af- Components: V,M
fects the prisoner in the same manner as a geas.
Casting Time: 1 segment
Saving Throw: See below
Unseen Servant The caster makes his or her voice (or any sound he or she
can vocalize) seem to issue from someplace else, such as
Arcane Conjuration/ Summoning 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 per-
ceive the source of the sound.
Level: Magic user 1 Wall of Fire
Range: Caster Arcane Evocation
Duration: 6 turns + 1 turn/ level Level: Magic user 4
Area of Effect: 30 ft radius around spell caster Range: 60 ft
Components: V,S,M Duration: See below
Casting Time: 1 segment Area of Effect: See below
Saving Throw: None Components: V,S,M
By means of this spell, the caster summons a mindless magi- Casting Time: 4 segments
cal force to perform simple tasks. The servant can fetch and
carry things, open doors, hold chairs, clean, mend, etc. It will Saving Throw: None
continue at its assigned task until it is given another command.
An unseen servant cannot exert force of more than twenty lbs. A magic user’s wall of fire does base damage of 2d6 hit
Unseenservants can neither attack nor move beyond the spell’s points plus 1 hp/ level. If the wall is configured as a ring
area of effect. its radius will be 10 ft + 3 ft/ level. In all other respects, the
spell resembles the druidic spell wall of fire.
Vanish Wall of Force
Arcane Transmutation/ Alteration Arcane Evocation
Level: Magic user 7 Level: Magic user 5
Range: Touch Range: 30 ft
Duration: Instantaneous or permanent— Duration: 1 turn + 1 turn/ level
see below Area of Effect: 20 ft square/ level
Area of Effect: One object Components: V,S,M
Components: V Casting Time: 5 segments
Casting Time: 2 segments Saving Throw: None
Saving Throw: None A wall of force is a barrier of magical power, invisible but vir-
tually impervious to all attacks, blocking almost anything
The caster’s magic words cause an object to vanish, either from passing through it. The wall is utterly unaffected by
being teleported away or shifted into the æthereal plane physical attacks and spells, including dispel magic, and all
and replaced with stone on the material plane. The caster forms of energy, such as electricity, heat, and cold. The only
can teleport an object that weighs no more than 50 lbs way actually to destroy a wall of force is with a disintegrate
per caster level to a location of his or her choice (subject spell. The wall remains in place even if the ground beneath
to the normal rules of a teleport spell). If the object is larger, it is destroyed or transformed, hanging magically in place
or if the caster chooses not to change its location, he may where it was evoked.
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Wall of Ice Casting Time: 5 segments
Arcane Evocation Saving Throw: None
Level: Magic user 4 When the spell is completed, a wall of stone is called into
being, sprouting from existing stone formations. In order
Range: 10 ft/ level for the spell to succeed, there must be existing rock large
enough to serve as the anchor on each side of the wall. No
Duration: 1 turn/ level rock from the foundation is consumed; the wall’s stone is
created from nothing, but needs existing rock from which
Area of Effect: Wall, area 100 sq. ft/ level, 10 ft to emerge and with which to meld. The wall itself is one
quarter of an inch thick for each level of the magic user
thick/level and has an area of 20 × 20 ft per caster level. The wall
need not be vertical, but must be anchored—a bridge is a
Components: V,S,M good example of a way to create and use a horizontal wall
of stone. The wall may be dispelled, but otherwise has all
Casting Time: 4 segments the characteristics of natural stone.
Saving Throw: None
A wall of ice spell creates a huge wall of ice, with a front Water Breathing (Reversible)
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 Arcane Transmutation/ Alteration
20th level caster, the dimensions of the wall could be any
combination of dimensions that multiply to equal 2,000 Level: Magic user 3
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 Range: Touch
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 Duration: 1 round/ level
3d10 points of damage in the area where it falls. Breaking
through the ice with a melee weapon causes 2 hit points of Area of Effect: One creature
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 Components: V,S,M
measurable effect upon the wall, but magical fire will melt
through it in one round. If the wall is destroyed by fire in a Casting Time: 3 segments
single round, it will cause a massive cloud of water vapour
to form and linger for a full turn, obscuring vision by 50%. Saving Throw: None
Except as noted above, this spell is identical to the druidic
spell water breathing.
Wall of Iron Web
Arcane Evocation Arcane Evocation
Level: Magic user 5 Level: Magic user 2
Range: 5 ft/ level Range: 5 ft/ level
Duration: Permanent Duration: 2 turns/ level
Area of Effect: 15 × 15 ft square/ level Area of Effect: 80 cubic ft between anchoring
Components: V,S,M points
Casting Time: 5 segments Components: V,S,M
Saving Throw: None Casting Time: 2 segments
By casting wall of iron, the magic user creates a sheet of Saving Throw: See below
solid iron, one quarter of an inch thick per caster level, with
dimensions of 15 sq. ft/ caster level. The configuration of This spell causes a mass of tough, sticky webs to appear,
the square footage is determined by the caster, but must filling in any open spaces where the webs can be anchored
be rectangular. The wall must be vertical if it is created on both sides (floor and ceiling, between walls, etc.), up to
upon the ground, but may be created horizontally in the the maximum of the spell’s area of effect. Any creature in
air, falling to crush whatever is beneath. The wall is natural the area must make a saving throw at a penalty of –2. The
iron and can be affected by rust or transmutations, but its effect of a successful saving throw depends upon how close
existence is magical and may be dispelled. 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
Wall of Stone 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
Arcane Evocation 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
Level: Magic user 5 strength is less than 13) and will have no chance of suffocat-
ing. No creature within the area of effect, whether a saving
Range: 5 ft/ level throw is made or not, can cast spells or attack. Any creature
that fails its saving throw has a cumulative 5% chance of
Duration: Permanent
Area of Effect: 20 × 20 ft square/ level
Components: V,S,M
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suffocating per turn. Creatures with a strength of less than range of 100 ft and can see at a distance of 600 ft in normal
13 that fail the saving throw are trapped within the web lighting. The eye travels at a rate of 30 ft per round if it is
and cannot move or act at all. Creatures with a strength of not scrutinising its surroundings closely, but can proceed
13-17 are capable of moving through 1 ft of webs per turn. no faster than 10 ft per round if it is examining floors, ceil-
A creature with strength 18+ can move through the web ings, and walls. The magic user can detect secret doors
at a rate of 10 ft per turn, and creatures such as dragons through the eye as per his or her normal chance, but
virtually ignore the webs, breaking through at a rate of 100 cannot view through the eye with any special vision the
ft per turn. The strands of a web spell are very flammable. magic user has, for the eye’s vision is limited to its own
If they are ignited, fire will flash through the entire web, sensory capabilities. The eye cannot pass through solid
dealing 2d4 points of damage to all creatures within and substances, but it can move through a hole no more than
burning away the webs. an inch in diameter.
Wish Wizard Lock
Arcane Conjuration/ Summoning Arcane Transmutation/ Alteration
Level: Magic user 9 Level: Magic user 2
Range: Unlimited Range: Touch
Duration: Varies (GM discretion) Duration: Permanent
Area of Effect: Varies (GM discretion) Area of Effect: 30 square ft/ level
Components: V Components: V,S
Casting Time: Varies (GM discretion) Casting Time: 2 segments
Saving Throw: Varies (GM discretion) Saving Throw: None
A wish spell is the true version of limited wish, an extraor- A wizard lock spell functions similarly to a powerful hold
dinarily potent invocation of eldritch power. After cast- portal spell, except that extra-dimensional creatures can-
ing a wish spell, the caster will be weakened considerably, not pass through a wizard lock as they can a held portal.
requiring 2d4 days of bed rest. The only exception to this
is when the wish is used for transport, healing, or resur- Write
rection of the dead. In general, the exact wording of the
wish is carried out regardless of its intent, but the GM will Arcane Evocation
not normally be stringent upon this point unless the wish
is an attempt to overreach the spell’s power. Level: Magic user 1
In the case of unreasonable wishes, the GM may decide Range: Caster
to follow the wording of the spell precisely but pervert
the intent, limit the duration of the spell to a very limited Duration: 1 hour/ level
time (perhaps mere seconds!) or simply rule that the whole
spell fails. Area of Effect: Caster
The guideline here is that wishes are granted by someone Components: V,S,M
or something, which may or may not be kindly disposed
to the player characters. The more greedy or selfish a wish, Casting Time: 1 round
the greater the chance that a mischievous or actually evil
power will take the opportunity to teach this upstart mor- Saving Throw: None
tal a lesson.
This spell enables the magic user to make a written copy
Wizard Eye of a spell he or she cannot yet cast, a somewhat danger-
ous proposition. In order to succeed in this task, the caster
Arcane Transmutation/ Alteration must make a saving throw vs spells, with a modifier deter-
mined by the difficulty of the spell being transcribed. If
Level: Magic user 4 the spell is up to one level higher than the magic user can
cast, the saving throw is made at +2. If the spell is two lev-
Range: Caster els higher than the magic user can cast, there is no bonus
or penalty to the saving throw. If the spell is more than 2
Duration: 1 round/ level levels higher than the magic user can cast, each additional
level adds a –1 penalty. If the magic user fails this saving
Area of Effect: Magical eye throw, the spell is not successfully copied, the caster takes
1d4 points of damage for each level of the spell, and he or
Components: V,S,M she is knocked unconscious for 1 turn per hit point sus-
tained thereby. The damage sustained cannot be healed
Casting Time: 1 turn more quickly than 4 hp per day, even with the assistance
of magical healing. If the saving throw is successful, the
Saving Throw: None magic user may copy the spell, which takes one hour per
level of the spell. The material component is ink costing
The wizard eye is a scrying spell allowing the wizard to cre- at least 200 gp.
ate a material (but invisible) visual organ that transmits to
the caster whatever it sees. The eye has infravision with a
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ILLUSIONIST SPELLS
Unlike clerical and druidic spells, illusionist spells (also Duration: 3 rounds/ level
known as Phantasmal spells in the OSRIC system) do not
require any special material components. There are some Area of Effect: Hearing range
illusionist spells that can be cast within the area of effect
of a silence spell, since they have no verbal component. Components: V,S
Casting Time: 5 segments
Saving Throw: See below
Alter Reality Except as may be noted above, this spell functions in the
same manner as the magic user spell of the same name.
Phantasmal Illusion
Level: Illusionist 7 Blindness
Range: Unlimited Phantasmal Illusion
Duration: Varies (GM discretion) Level: Illusionist 2
Area of Effect: Varies (GM discretion) Range: 30 ft
Components: Varies (GM discretion) Duration: Permanent
Casting Time: Varies (GM discretion) Area of Effect: One creature
Saving Throw: Varies (GM discretion) Components: V,S
This spell has the same effect as the magic user spell lim- Casting Time: 2 segments
ited wish, but requires the creation of a phantasmal force
prior to casting, which serves as a focus for the spell. Saving Throw: Negates
Arcane Spells, Level 1 This spell causes the subject to become blind, but causes
no damage to the eyes themselves. The effect cannot be
Various removed by any spell that restores physical health (such
as a healing spell, cure disease, etc), but may be dispelled
Level: Illusionist 7 normally. The caster can end the condition at will.
Range: See below
Duration: See below Blur
Area of Effect: See below
Components: See below Phantasmal Illusion
Casting Time: See below
Saving Throw: See below Level: Illusionist 2
Range: Caster
Duration: 3 rounds + 1 round/ level
This spell enables the illusionist to memorise several first Area of Effect: Caster
level magic user spells in place of one seventh level illu-
sionist spell. The illusionist may substitute a number of Components: V,S
magic user spells equal to his or her level minus ten (4 at
14th level, 5 at 15th level, etc.). The mage spells must be Casting Time: 2 segments
chosen at the same time as the Arcane Spells, Level 1 spell
is memorised. Saving Throw: None
Astral Spell The illusionist’s outline becomes blurred, as if seen
through shimmering waves of heat. In consequence, the
Phantasmal Transmutation/ Alteration illusionist gains a bonus of +1 against any targeted magical
attack. Additionally, any opponent’s first attack against the
Level: Illusionist 7 illusionist will incur a penalty of –4, and subsequent at-
tacks incur a penalty of –2 (after one attack, the opponent
Range: Touch has become accustomed to the spell’s distorting effect).
Duration: See below Change Self
Area of Effect: One to six creatures Phantasmal Illusion
Components: V,S Level: Illusionist 1
Casting Time: 3 turns Range: Caster
Saving Throw: None Duration: 2d6 rounds + 2rounds/ level
Except as may be noted above, this spell is identical to the Area of Effect: Caster
magic user spell of the same name.
Components: V,S
Audible Glamour Casting Time: 1 segment
Phantasmal Illusion Saving Throw: None
Level: Illusionist 1 By means of this spell, the illusionist changes his or her
Range: 60 ft + 10 ft/ level appearance into any bipedal humanoid form (although
size and weight can only be altered by one foot and 50
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lbs, respectively). The illusionist’s face, of course, may be or 6+ HD regardless of the caster’s level) are entitled to
changed as desired, including alterations to make him or a saving throw.
her appear identical to an existing person.
Confusion
Chaos
Phantasmal Enchantment/ Charm
Phantasmal Enchantment/ Charm
Level: Illusionist 4
Level: Illusionist 5 Range: 80 ft
Range: 5 ft/ level Duration: 1 round/ level
Duration: 1 round/ level Area of Effect: Up to 40 × 40 ft
Area of Effect: Up to 40 × 40 ft Components: V,S,M
Components: V,S,M Casting Time: 4 segments
Casting Time: 5 segments Saving Throw: See below
Saving Throw: See below This spell affects a base number of 2d8 creatures. Except
as noted above, it is otherwise identical to the druidic spell
This spell causes a number of creatures in the spell’s area of of the same name.
effect to behave strangely and unpredictably. All creatures
in the spell’s area of effect become confused (see below for Conjure Animals
effect), and only illusionists, fighters, and creatures with an
intelligence of 4 or lower are entitled to a saving throw at Phantasmal Conjuration/ Summoning
all. Those entitled to a saving throw must check each round
to avoid becoming confused. Creatures that fail their saving Level: Illusionist 6
throws (if entitled to one at all) act randomly in accordance
with the following table: Range: 30 ft
Duration: 1 round/ level
Area of Effect: Conjured creatures
d% Action Components: V,S
01-10 Attacks the illusionist or his or her allies Casting Time: 6 segments
11-20 Acts normally
21-50 Babbles incoherently Saving Throw: None
51-70 Meanders away from caster for a full turn
71-00 Attacks nearest creature Except as may be noted above, this spell is identical to the
clerical spell of the same name.
Note: A creature that meanders away is not entitled to Continual Darkness
further saving throws, but will be freed from the spell’s
effects after taking a full turn of movement (at normal Phantasmal Transmutation/ Alteration
speed) away from the caster.
Level: Illusionist 3
Range: 60 ft
Duration: Permanent
Colour Spray Area of Effect: 30 ft radius globe
Phantasmal Transmutation/ Alteration Components: V,S
Casting Time: 3 segments
Level: Illusionist 1 Saving Throw: None
Range: 0 Except as noted above (particularly the area of effect), this
spell is identical to the magic user spell darkness 15ft radius.
Duration: 1 segment
Area of Effect: Cone, 5 ft wide at origin, 45% arc,
10 ft/ level long Continual Light
Components: V,S,M Phantasmal Transmutation/ Alteration
Casting Time: 1 segment Level: Illusionist 3
Saving Throw: See below Range: 60 ft
The caster fans out his or her fingers, and a sheet of un- Duration: Permanent
earthly-coloured light springs forth. 1d6 creatures caught
within the light may be affected, and the spell can only Area of Effect: 60 ft radius globe
affect 1 hit die of creatures per caster level. Creatures
with HD equal to or less than the caster’s are rendered Components: V,S
unconscious by the burst of colours. If the creature’s hit
dice exceed the caster’s by 1-2, the creature is blinded for Casting Time: 3 segments
1d4 rounds. If the creature has 3+ hit dice in excess of the
caster’s, it is merely stunned for 2d4 segments. Any crea- Saving Throw: None
ture with hit dice exceeding the caster’s (and creatures
Except as may be noted above, this spell is identical to the
clerical spell of the same name.
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Dancing Lights effect due to its quasi-real nature. The offensive spells will
inflict 2 hit points per caster level, the wall spells will inflict
Phantasmal Transmutation/ Alteration 1d4 hit points per caster level, and the cloudkill will only kill
creatures of fewer than 2 hit dice (no saving throw).
Level: Illusionist 1
Range: 40 ft + 10 ft/ level
Duration: 2 rounds/ level Demi-Shadow Monsters
Area of Effect: 60 ft radius globe Phantasmal Illusion
Components: V,S,M Level: Illusionist 5
Casting Time: 1 segment Range: 30 ft
Saving Throw: None Duration: 1 round/ level
Except as may be noted above, this spell is identical to the Area of Effect: 20 × 20 ft
magic user spell of the same name.
Components: V,S
Darkness Casting Time: 5 segments
Phantasmal Transmutation/ Alteration Saving Throw: See below
Level: Illusionist 1 This spell creates partially-real illusory monsters in the
same manner as the spell shadow monsters, but the demi-
Range: 40 ft + 10 ft/ level shadow monsters have 40% of normal hit points rather
than 20%; if they are detected as only quasi-real, they
Duration: 2d4 rounds + 1 round/ level inflict 40% of normal damage and are AC 8.
Area of Effect: 15 ft radius globe
Components: V,S
Casting Time: 1 segment Detect Illusion
Saving Throw: None Phantasmal Divination
Except as may be noted above, this spell is identical to the Level: Illusionist 1
magic user spell darkness 15 ft radius.
Range: Caster
Deafness Duration: 3 rounds + 2 rounds/ level
Phantasmal Illusion Area of Effect: Path 10 ft wide, 10 ft/ level long
Components: V,S,M
Level: Illusionist 2 Casting Time: 1 segment
Range: 60 ft Saving Throw: None
Duration: Permanent By means of this spell, the caster sees any illusion for what
it truly is. By touching an illusion, the caster can make its
Area of Effect: Caster true form visible to any observer.
Components: V,S,M
Casting Time: 2 segments Detect Invisibility
Saving Throw: Negates Phantasmal Divination
This spell is similar to the illusionist’s blindness spell, but Level: Illusionist 1
causes deafness. The effect is permanent until removed
by dispel magic, though it can be removed by the caster Range: 10 ft/ level
at any time.
Duration: 5 rounds/ level
Area of Effect: Caster
Demi-Shadow Magic Components: V,S,M
Phantasmal Illusion Casting Time: 1 segment
Level: Illusionist 6 Saving Throw: None
Range: 60 ft + 10 ft/ level Except as may be noted above, this spell is identical to the
magic user spell of the same name.
Duration: See below
Area of Effect: See below Detect Magic
Components: V,S Phantasmal Divination
Casting Time: 6 segments
Saving Throw: See below Level: Illusionist 2
This spell allows the illusionist to “cast” a quasi-real version Range: Caster
of any one of the following arcane spells: cloudkill, cone of
cold, magic missile, fireball, lighting bolt, wall of fire, wall of ice. Duration: 2 rounds/ level
If a victim fails a saving throw vs spells, the illusion will func-
tion as a real version of that spell with regard to the victim. Area of Effect: Path 10 ft wide, 60 ft long
If the saving throw is successful, it will still have a lessened
Components: V,S
Casting Time: 2 segments
Saving Throw: None
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Except as may be noted above, this spell is identical to the Hopelessness: The illusionist causes despair in the target
clerical spell of the same name. creatures, who will wander sadly away or surrender in the
face of a challenge such as a combat.
Dispel Exhaustion
Rage: Creatures affected by rage attack at +1, gain a
Phantasmal Illusion damage bonus of +3, and gain a bonus of 5 temporary hit
points. Temporary hit points are lost first if the creature
Level: Illusionist 4 incurs damage. The affected creature will not willingly
retreat from any combat or any opponent.
Range: Touch
Duration: 3 turns/ level
Area of Effect: Up to 4 creatures Fear
Components: V,S Phantasmal Illusion
Casting Time: 4 segments
Saving Throw: None Level: Illusionist 3
This spell creates a powerful illusion of physical health. Range: 0
Recipients “gain” 50% of any hit points that have been
lost, and function for all intents and purposes as if these hit Duration: See below
points are real. The illusory hit points are the first to be sub-
tracted if the character sustains damage. At the end of the Area of Effect: 5 ft × 30 ft × 60 ft cone
spell’s duration, the remaining illusory hit points are lost.
Additionally, any character under the influence of this spell Components: V,S
can move (but not attack) at double the normal speed.
Casting Time: 3 segments
Saving Throw: Negates
Except as may be noted above, this spell is identical to the
magic user spell of the same name.
Dispel Illusion Fog Cloud
Phantasmal Abjuration Phantasmal Transmutation/ Alteration
Level: Illusionist 3 Level: Illusionist 2
Range: 10 ft/ level Range: 10 ft
Duration: Instantaneous Duration: 4 rounds + 1 round/ level
Area of Effect: One illusion Area of Effect: 40 × 20 × 20 ft cloud
Components: V,S Components: V,S
Casting Time: 3 segments Casting Time: 2 segments
Saving Throw: None Saving Throw: None
This spell automatically dispels phantasmal forces cast by This spell creates a roiling mass of gas and vapour, similar
non-illusionists. All other illusion spells are treated as if in appearance to a cloudkill spell. The fog cloud moves
this spell were a dispel magic (i.e., with a 50% base chance away from the caster at 10 ft/round. Vision into the fog
to dispel, adjusted up or down by 2% or 5% respectively, is limited to 2 ft.
based on relative caster levels).
Emotion Gaze Reflection
Phantasmal Enchantment/ Charm Phantasmal Transmutation/ Alteration
Level: Illusionist 4 Level: Illusionist 1
Range: 10 ft/ level Range: 0
Duration: Until concentration ceases Duration: 1 round
Area of Effect: Up to 40 × 40 ft Area of Effect: Air in front of caster
Components: V,S Components: V,S
Casting Time: 4 segments Casting Time: 1 segment
Saving Throw: Negates Saving Throw: None
By casting this spell, the illusionist is able to instil others The air immediately in front of the caster takes on a mir-
with one of four powerful emotions, each with a different ror’s ability to reflect gaze attacks back upon the attacker.
effect, as described below: The area does not create a reflective surface to normal
sight, and it can be seen through by the caster and by other
Fear: If the illusionist chooses to instil fear, the spell’s ef- observers, except those using gaze attacks.
fect is similar to that of the fear spell, but with a –2 penalty
applied to saving throws. Hallucinatory Terrain
Hate: If the illusionist instils hate, the targets gain a +2 to Phantasmal Illusion
saving throws, attacks, and damage.
Level: Illusionist 3
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Range: 20 ft + 20 ft/ level This is an enchantment placed upon a piece of writing to
guard its true contents from prying eyes. The illusionist may
Duration: See below specify a particular person, group of people, type of person,
etc., that will be allowed to read the script without risking
Area of Effect: 40 × 40 ft square area + 10 ft the adverse effects of the spell. All others will perceive the
script as an undecipherable language, which causes con-
square/ level fusion (as per the spell) for 5d4 turns (minus one per hit
die of the reader). An illusionist can recognize the script
Components: V,S,M as illusory early enough to avoid the confusion effect, but
cannot necessarily see past the illusion.
Casting Time: 5 rounds
Saving Throw: None
Except as may be noted above, this spell is identical to the
magic user spell of the same name.
Hypnotic Pattern Improved Invisibility
Phantasmal Illusion Phantasmal Illusion
Level: Illusionist 2 Level: Illusionist 4
Range: 0 Range: Touch
Duration: See below Duration: 4 rounds + 1 round/ level
Area of Effect: 30 × 30 ft square Area of Effect: One creature
Components: S,M Components: V,S
Casting Time: 2 segments Casting Time: 4 segments
Saving Throw: Negates Saving Throw: None
The illusionist traces magical patterns in the air with a lit This spell functions in the same manner as the invisibility
stick of incense or other small light source. Any creature in spell, but is not terminated if the invisible creature attacks.
the area of effect that looks at the traceries of light must
make a saving throw or stay transfixed by the patterns. Improved Phantasmal Force
The spell can affect a maximum of 25 hit dice worth of
creatures, and its effect persists for so long as the caster Phantasmal Illusion
chooses to continue tracing the patterns in the air.
Level: Illusionist 2
Range: 60 ft + 10/ level
Hypnotism Duration: See below
Phantasmal Enchantment/ Charm Area of Effect: 40 × 40 ft square + 10 ft square/
Level: Illusionist 1 level
Range: 30 ft Components: V,S,M
Duration: 1 round + 1 round/ level Casting Time: 2 segments
Area of Effect: 1d6 creatures Saving Throw: See below
Components: V,S This spell produces a phantasm as described in the phan-
tasmal force spell description. This more powerful evoca-
Casting Time: 1 segment tion of phantasmal magic allows the caster to weave vague
sounds into the illusion and to maintain the illusion even
Saving Throw: Negates if moving at up to half his or her normal movement rate.
Speech cannot be created, but clanking noises, rumblings,
The gestures of this spell weave a hypnotic power into and other such sounds can be incorporated into the illu-
the illusionist’s words, affecting 1d6 creatures. Those not sion. The spell also allows the illusionist to force the illusion
making their saving throws are subject to a suggestion to remain in existence for up to two rounds after he or she
made by the illusionist, identical to that made in the magic ceases to concentrate upon it.
user spell suggestion (but with a much shorter duration).
The only indication about whether a creature has been Invisibility
affected by the hypnotism is whether or not it responds
to the suggestion. Phantasmal Illusion
Illusory Script Level: Illusionist 2
Phantasmal Illusion Range: Touch
Level: Illusionist 3 Duration: See below
Range: 0 Area of Effect: One creature
Duration: Permanent Components: V,S
Area of Effect: Enchanted script Casting Time: 2 segments
Components: V,S,M Saving Throw: None
Casting Time: Time of writing
Saving Throw: None Except as may be noted above, this spell is identical to the
magic user spell of the same name.
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Invisibility 10 ft Radius Range: 10 ft/ level
Phantasmal Illusion Duration: 4 turns + 4 turns/ level
Level: Illusionist 3 Area of Effect: One creature/ level
Range: Touch Components: V,M
Duration: See below Casting Time: 6 segments
Area of Effect: 10 ft radius of creature touched Saving Throw: Negates
Components: V,S This spell functions in the same manner as suggestion, but
influences multiple creatures. If all of the spell’s power is
Casting Time: 3 segments concentrated upon a single creature, the spell simply func-
tions as a powerful suggestion spell, with the saving throw
Saving Throw: None made at –2.
Except as may be noted above, this spell is identical to the
magic user spell of the same name.
Light Massmorph
Phantasmal Transmutation/ Alteration Phantasmal Illusion
Level: Illusionist 1 Level: Illusionist 4
Range: 60 ft Range: 10 ft/ level
Duration: 1 turn/ level Duration: See below
Area of Effect: 20 ft radius Area of Effect: Up to 10 × 10 ft/ level
Components: V,S Components: V,S
Casting Time: 1 segment Casting Time: 4 segments
Saving Throw: None Saving Throw: None
Except as may be noted above, this spell is identical to the Except as may be noted above, this spell is identical to the
clerical spell light. magic user spell of the same name.
Magic Mouth Maze
Phantasmal Transmutation/ Alteration Phantasmal Conjuration/ Summoning
Level: Illusionist 2 Level: Illusionist 5
Range: See below Range: 5 ft/ level
Duration: Permanent until triggered Duration: See below
Area of Effect: One object Area of Effect: One creature
Components: V,S,M Components: V,S
Casting Time: 2 segments Casting Time: 5 segments
Saving Throw: None Saving Throw: None
Except as may be noted above, this spell is identical to the Other than as may be noted above, this spell is identical to
magic user spell of the same name. the magic user spell of the same name.
Major Creation Minor Creation
Phantasmal Transmutation/ Alteration Phantasmal Transmutation/ Alteration
Level: Illusionist 5 Level: Illusionist 4
Range: 10 ft Range: Touch
Duration: 6 turns/ level Duration: 6 turns/ level
Area of Effect: 1 cubic ft/ level Area of Effect: 1 cubic ft/ level
Components: V,S,M Components: V,S,M
Casting Time: 1 turn Casting Time: 1 turn
Saving Throw: None Saving Throw: None
This spell is simply a more powerful version of minor crea- With a small piece of material, the caster may use this spell
tion, allowing the caster to create objects of mineral as well to create an object made of that same material. The base
as of vegetable origin. material cannot be alive and must come from a plant. Thus,
within the caster’s limits on the item’s volume, he or she
Mass Suggestion could create a basket from a piece of straw, a door or club
from a splinter of wood, a cloak from a piece of wool, etc.
Phantasmal Enchantment/ Charm The item exists only for the duration of the spell.
Level: Illusionist 6
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Mirror Image cannot move. The caster can affect creatures with a total
number of hit dice equal to twice his caster level. Each
Phantasmal Illusion creature is entitled to a saving throw against the spell. The
illusionist can end the paralysis at any time; otherwise a
Level: Illusionist 2 dispel magic (or dispel illusion) spell is the only way to re-
move the paralysis.
Range: Caster
Duration: 3 rounds/ level
Area of Effect: 6 ft radius
Components: V,S Permanent Illusion
Casting Time: 2 segments Phantasmal Illusion
Saving Throw: None Level: Illusionist 6
Except for the duration and number of images (1d4+1), this Range: 30 ft
spell is identical to the magic user spell of the same name.
Duration: Permanent
Misdirection Area of Effect: 40 × 40 ft square + 10 × 10 ft
Phantasmal Illusion square/ level
Components: V,S,M
Level: Illusionist 2 Casting Time: 6 segments
Range: 30 ft Saving Throw: See below
Duration: 1 round/ level Except as noted otherwise above, this spell functions as a
spectral force spell requiring no concentration to maintain.
Area of Effect: One object or creature
Components: V,S
Casting Time: 2 segments Phantasmal Force
Saving Throw: Negates Phantasmal Illusion
This spell is cast upon an object or creature to mislead Level: Illusionist 1
any form of divination spells. If the caster or user of the
divination magic fails a saving throw, he or she will obtain Range: 60 ft + 10 ft/ level
a false result from the divination; a lie will be detected as
truth, the wrong alignment perceived, the wrong location Duration: See below
divined, etc.
Area of Effect: 40 × 40 ft square + 10 × 10 ft
square/ level
Components: V,S,M
Non-Detection Casting Time: 1 segment
Phantasmal Abjuration Saving Throw: See below
Level: Illusionist 3 Except as noted above, this spell is identical to the magic
user spell phantasmal force.
Range: Caster
Duration: 1 turn/ level Phantasmal Killer
Area of Effect: 5 ft radius Phantasmal Illusion
Components: V,S,M Level: Illusionist 4
Casting Time: 3 segments Range: 5 ft/ level
Saving Throw: None Duration: 1 round/ level
This spell shields the caster from the prying eyes of scrying Area of Effect: One creature
magics, making him or her invisible to divination spells
and other means of magical spying such as crystal balls Components: V,S
and thought detection.
Casting Time: 4 segments
Saving Throw: See below
Paralysation The caster creates a personal nightmare creature for the
spell’s victim, drawn from the victim’s own worst fears.
Phantasmal Illusion The creature is visible only to the victim and the caster.
When the phantasmal killer takes shape, the victim is en-
Level: Illusionist 3 titled to roll 3d6 and compare the result to his or her intel-
ligence ability score. If the die roll is less than the victim’s
Range: 10 ft/ level intelligence, the victim realizes that the killer is actually
an illusion and cannot be harmed by it. Certain modifiers
Duration: Permanent apply to this roll (note that a negative modifier increases
the chance for successfully disbelieving the apparition):
Area of Effect: 20 × 20 ft
(A) –2 if the target is an illusionist;
Components: V,S
Casting Time: 3 segments
Saving Throw: Negates
A certain number of creatures within the spell’s area of
effect are frozen in place, magically convinced that they
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(B) +1 if the target is caught by surprise; Programmed Illusion
(C) –1 if the target has previously been attacked by a phan- Phantasmal Illusion
tasmal killer.
Level: Illusionist 6
The wisdom bonus against mental attacks applies (sub-
tract the bonus from the die roll instead of adding it, of Range: 10 ft / level
course).
Duration: See below
Provided that the victim fails his or her saving throw, the
phantasmal killer proceeds to attack as a 4 HD monster. If it Area of Effect: 40 × 40 ft square + 10 × 10 ft
hits the target, he or she will automatically die from fright.
The apparition is not vulnerable to damage and cannot be square/ level
escaped. It disappears at the end of the spell’s duration,
or at any time the caster dismisses it, or when the caster is Components: V,S,M
killed or rendered unconscious.
Casting Time: 6 segments
Saving Throw: See below
Prismatic Spray This spell specifies a particular trigger event (in the same
manner as the magic user spell magic mouth). When the
Phantasmal Abjuration trigger event occurs, an illusion prepared in advance by
the caster, identical to a spectral force, comes into being.
The illusion lasts 1 round/ caster level.
Level: Illusionist 7 Project Image
Range: 0 Phantasmal Illusion
Duration: Instantaneous Level: Illusionist 5
Area of Effect: 70 ft × 15 ft × 5 ft spray Range: 5 ft/ level
Components: V,S Duration: 1 round/ level
Casting Time: 7 segments Area of Effect: See below
Saving Throw: See below Components: V,S,M
Holding out his or her hand, fingers fanned out, the caster Casting Time: 5 segments
evokes a spray of colours identical to those of the prismatic
wall. All creatures in the path of the spell will be struck by Saving Throw: None
one of the rays, determined randomly.
Other than as may be noted above, this spell is identical to
the magic user spell of the same name.
Colour Effect of Colour Rope Trick
1 Red
Deals 20 points of damage (saving throw for half Phantasmal Transmutation/ Alteration
2 Orange damage).
3 Yellow Deals 40 points of damage (saving throw for half). Level: Illusionist 3
4 Green Deals 80 points of damage (saving throw for half).
5 Blue Poison (saving throw or die). Range: Touch
6 Indigo Turns to stone (saving throw negates).
7 Violet Causes insanity (saving throw negates) Duration: 2 turns/ level
Creatures sent to another plane (saving throw
8 Two colours negates). Area of Effect: One piece of rope
Roll twice, ignoring this result
Components: V,S,M
Casting Time: 3 segments
Saving Throw: None
Except as may be noted above, this spell is identical to the
magic user spell of the same name.
Prismatic Wall Shades
Phantasmal Abjuration Phantasmal Illusion
Level: Illusionist 7 Level: Illusionist 6
Range: 10 ft Range: 30 ft
Duration: 1 turn/ level Duration: 1 round/ level
Area of Effect: See below Area of Effect: 20 × 20 ft
Components: V,S,M Components: V,S
Casting Time: 7 segments Casting Time: 6 segments
Saving Throw: None Saving Throw: See below
This spell is similar to the magic user spell prismatic sphere, This spell creates partially-real illusory monsters in the
but it creates a wall rather than a sphere, up to 40 ft/ caster same manner as the spell shadow monsters, but shades
level in length and 20 ft/ caster level in height. have 60% of normal hit points rather than 20%. If they
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are detected as only quasi-real, they inflict 60% of normal existence. This sort of magic is the hallmark of the truly
damage and are AC 6. powerful illusionist, for by tapping the power of the shad-
ow planes an illusionist can weave quasi-reality into his or
Shadow Door her phantasms. At this level of power, the illusionist can
begin to reshape reality by the power of his or her mind.
Phantasmal Illusion The shadow monsters created by the spell are selected by
the caster (subject to the GM’s discretion). The total hit dice
Level: Illusionist 5 of the monsters cannot exceed the caster’s level, and all
of them must be the same kind of monster. Shadow mon-
Range: 10 ft sters have only 20% of normal hit dice (multiply by .2 and
round up). Anyone seeing a shadow monster is entitled to
Duration: 1 round/ level a saving throw to realize that the creature is only partially
real. If shadow creatures attack someone who fails the
Area of Effect: Magic door saving throw, they strike and inflict damage as the type
of creature they appear to be (excluding magical attacks
Components: S such as breath weapons). If they attack someone who has
succeeded in making a saving throw, they are treated as
Casting Time: 2 segments AC 10 and inflict only 20% (multiply by .2 and round up)
of normal damage for that sort of creature.
Saving Throw: None
With a mystical gesture, the illusionist creates an illusory
door (either in a wall or free-standing). If the illusionist
steps through, he or she disappears from sight and may
go where he or she pleases. If anyone else opens the door,
they will perceive a small empty room. The caster’s invis-
ibility after passing through the shadow door is particularly
powerful and cannot be seen by use of detect invisibility,
although he or she can be seen with more powerful divi-
nation magic.
Shadow Magic
Phantasmal Illusion
Level: Illusionist 5
Range: 50 ft + 10 ft/ level
Duration: See below
Area of Effect: See below
Components: V,S
Casting Time: 5 segments
Saving Throw: See below
The caster employs his or her ability to draw upon the Spectral Force
shadow planes, adding an element of quasi-reality to an
illusory spell. The “spell” may be one of a limited group: Phantasmal Illusion
cone of cold, fireball, lightning bolt, or magic missile. The
illusory spell will inflict normal damage upon creatures Level: Illusionist 3
in the area of effect for that spell unless a saving throw
is successful (note that the targets only receive a saving Range: 60 ft + 10 ft/ level
throw against the illusion, and do not obtain an additional
saving throw for the illusory spell’s effect). If the saving Duration: See below
throw against the illusion is successful, the target will take
only 1 hit point of damage per caster level. Area of Effect: 40 × 40 ft square + 10 × 10 ft
Shadow Monsters square/ level
Phantasmal Illusion Components: V,S,M
Level: Illusionist 4 Casting Time: 3 segments
Range: 30 ft Saving Throw: See below
Duration: 1 round/ level This spell functions in the same manner as improved phan-
tasmal force, but it is a more powerful evocation of the
Area of Effect: 20 × 20 ft same magic. The illusionist can include sounds, smells, and
heat (or cold) into the illusion, making it very believable.
Components: V,S The spectral force can linger for 3 rounds after the illusion-
ist ceases to concentrate upon it.
Casting Time: 4 segments
Saving Throw: See below
This is the first spell an illusionist can learn that draws upon
the power of shadow planes behind the material plane of
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Suggestion Ventriloquism
Phantasmal Enchantment/ Charm Phantasmal Illusion
Level: Illusionist 3 Level: Illusionist 2
Range: 30 ft Range: 10 ft/ level, to a maximum of 90 ft
Duration: 4 turns + 4 turns/ level Duration: 4 rounds + 1 round/ level
Area of Effect: One creature Area of Effect: One object
Components: V,M Components: V,M
Casting Time: 3 segments Casting Time: 2 segments
Saving Throw: Negates Saving Throw: None
Except as noted above, this spell is identical to the magic Except as may be noted above, this spell is identical to the
user spell of the same name. magic user spell of the same name.
Summon Shadow Vision
Phantasmal Conjuration/ Summoning Phantasmal Divination
Level: Illusionist 5 Level: Illusionist 7
Range: 10 ft Range: Caster
Duration: 1 round + 1 round/ level Duration: See below
Area of Effect: Summoned shadows Area of Effect: Caster
Components: V,S,M Components: V,S,M
Casting Time: 5 segments Casting Time: 7 segments
Saving Throw: None Saving Throw: None
This spell summons 1 undead shadow per caster level from By means of this spell, the illusionist gazes beyond reality
the shadow planes. The shadows are under the illusionist’s itself, seeking patterns that will give him or her the an-
command and will do his or her bidding. If turned, they will swer to a question. 3d6 are rolled, and if the result is 10
return to the shadow plane whence they came. or higher, he or she gains significant insights about the
answer to the question. Gazing into the patterns beyond
True Sight reality is a risky proposition, however; if the result of the
die roll is from 2-6, the illusionist becomes obsessed with
Phantasmal Divination performing a task, and is treated as being under a geas
spell until the random task is completed. If the roll is from
Level: Illusionist 6 7-9 there is no result at all from the divination; the illusion-
ist discerns no useful patterns, and suffers no ill effects
Range: Touch from the attempt.
Duration: 1 round/ level
Area of Effect: 60 ft
Components: V,S
Casting Time: 3 segments Wall of Fog
Saving Throw: None Phantasmal Transmutation/ Alteration
This spell is identical in function (other than as may be Level: Illusionist 1
noted above) to the clerical spell true seeing, except that
the illusionist cannot discern alignments, for this spell is Range: 30 ft
not of a spiritual nature.
Duration: 2d4 rounds + 1round/ level
Area of Effect: 20 ft/ level cube
Veil Components: V,S,M
Phantasmal Illusion Casting Time: 1 segment
Saving Throw: None
Level: Illusionist 6 The illusionist creates a curtain of obscuring fog in the
area of effect. Vision of all kinds is reduced to 2 ft through
Range: 10 ft/ level the swirling vapour. The fog can be affected by normal or
magical wind and breezes.
Duration: 1 turn/ level
Area of Effect: 20 × 20 ft/ level
Components: V,S
Casting Time: 3 segments
Saving Throw: None
Veil is an extremely powerful spell of the same type as hal-
lucinatory terrain, which alters the appearance of an area
and everything in it, including people and other creatures.
The illusion will fool even the sense of touch.
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CHAPTER III:
HOW TO PLAY
The First Time
After the players have created their characters, using char- MOVEMENT
acter sheets to record ability scores and other information,
the GM will describe the situation. Often, the characters Movement rates represent the distance a character (or
are presumed to have already met and formed an adven- monster) can move in one minute (1 round). If a character is
turing party, but this is completely up to the GM. The GM’s moving cautiously (e.g., stalking, mapping), this movement
description of the beginning of the game might include a rate is divided by 10. A party of adventurers with a move-
few details about the world, or this knowledge might be ment rate of 90 ft would move at 90 ft per turn through a
reserved for the players to discover bit by bit. Regardless dungeon (moving cautiously), and in combat (not moving
of the level of campaign information, the GM will also de- cautiously) they would be moving 90 ft in a round. Running
scribe the characters’ immediate surroundings—a tavern, allows the character to double his or her movement rate.
a wild moor, the top of a stairwell leading down into dark- During combat, a flat-out run is not possible unless per-
ness, or whatever other situation the GM has chosen as the forming a charge or fleeing from combat.
starting point for these adventurers’ careers. After setting
the scene, the course and success of the party is down to Dividing movement rate by 5 (e.g., 60 ft becomes 12) gives
the players’ judgment and creativity. the number of miles the character can travel in a day at
walking speed along fairly level terrain. Thus, a character
The players tell the GM what their characters are doing, with a movement rate of 120 ft can march 24 miles in one
such as “Leofric climbs the slope, sword in hand, to see day. Mounted characters use their horse’s movement rate
what’s at the crest,” or, “I light my torch and head down rather than their own, of course.
the stairs.” The GM responds by telling the players what
the characters see, hear, taste, smell and feel. There will ENCUMBRANCE AND BASE
sometimes be peaceful encounters with non-player char- MOVEMENT RATE
acters (NPCs), and the GM will play the roles of these, either
playing the part or giving the players a summary of what Having the right tool for the right task can mean the dif-
the NPC says and does. ference between life and death beneath the ground in an
abandoned tomb or dungeon complex. Players may be
TIME MEASUREMENT tempted to load their characters up with too much gear,
burdening movement and restricting their fighting capa-
For the characters, time is not measured in the real time of bility. Naturally, there is a limit to what an adventurer can
the players around the gaming table. Time may pass faster reasonably carry, and a character weighted down with
or slower in the game world, even to the extent of the every conceivable piece of equipment will soon find that
GM’s mentioning, for example, “a month passes.” Game it is best to be selective in choosing how much to carry. If
time is measured in turns (10 minutes), rounds (1 minute) for no other reason, those same sacks and backpacks need
and segments (six seconds). Unless the party is engaged to be empty enough to carry out the vast troves of coins
in combat, almost all game time in dungeons is measured and other treasure the party expects to find! Moreover, if
in the 10-minute turn. the party must flee from pursuers, it may not be important
to be the fastest, but it is of crucial importance not to be
The GM normally records the passage of time, but a few the slowest!
GMs delegate keeping track of time to a particularly trust-
worthy player. The most weight a character can carry is 150 lbs, plus
whatever additional weight is allowed for the character’s
Measuring time can be important for many reasons; torches strength. This additional weight allowance permitted by
burn down to useless stubs, food is consumed, and wound- the character’s strength is simply subtracted from the
ed characters heal damage as they rest. In dangerous envi- weight on the table below to determine a character’s
ronments, such as wildernesses or dungeons, the GM will level of encumbrance. For instance, a character carry-
typically make periodic checks to see if any “wandering ing 85 lbs of gear would normally be encumbered; the
monsters” appear. These checks are normally carried out same character with a 50 lb weight bonus can carry 85 lbs
every so many turns, or hours, or days. Since wandering without being encumbered, and between 86–120 lbs in
monsters rarely have treasure, the appearance of wan- the 90 ft/round movement category. The GM must apply
dering monsters serves to reward characters who do not common sense to determinations of encumbrance, taking
waste time (or more accurately, to punish those who do). into account the fact that an extraordinarily bulky item,
See “Exploring the Dungeon” for more on this. even if it is quite light, will be so unwieldy as to encumber
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a character. The bulk of listed armour and items is already Random Experience Variable (Optional Rule)*: If this
taken into account for purposes of convenience. optional rule is used, the number of experience points
required to gain a level is somewhat variable, represent-
However, keep in mind that a character wearing armour ing the vagaries of a character’s individual experiences as
has a maximum movement rate based on that armour, an adventurer. The base number required to gain a level
independent of all weight calculations (due to bulkiness). of experience, shown in the description of each character
Thus, armour sets a maximum movement rate and also class, is modified for each level of experience by a random
affects the total weight a character carries. factor. There is a 50% chance that the base number will be
reduced, and a 50% chance that it will be increased. Roll a
Weight Carried Max. Movement Surprise d20 and multiply the result by the level to be attained to
determine the exact amount by which the base number
up to 35lbs 120 ft/round +1 (for armour lighter than will be adjusted.
chain mail only)
36-70 lbs 90 ft/round * This optional rule is excluded from the Designation of Open
71-105 lbs 60 ft/round Normal bonuses apply Game Content.
106-150 lbs 30 ft/round No normal bonuses apply EXPERIENCE
(but penalties do)
Experience points (“xp”) are awarded by the GM for slaying
No normal bonuses apply monsters and recovering treasure. The GM may also choose
(but penalties do); -1 extra to award additional experience points in any situation in
penalty which he or she feels that the players deserve it, although
the authors recommend that such instances should not be
No movement is possible if attempting to carry more than overly frequent nor the awards made too large. For treasure
150 lbs (as adjusted). recovered, the guideline is 1 xp to the party per gold piece
value, assuming that the money in question is successfully
Note that the table above assumes that the character in extracted from the adventure area and brought to a suit-
question has a base 120 ft move. If the character is of small able home base or town.
race (such as a dwarf, gnome or halfling), a base move of
90 ft may apply (deduct 30 ft from all movement rates, An exception is magic items, which should result in an ex-
with a minimum of 30 ft; but do NOT change the effect of perience point award of no more than one tenth of their
encumbrance on surprise/ initiative). gold piece value if kept. (Full experience may be awarded
if such an item is sold to an NPC.) Award experience for
Naturally, characters must have a container if they wish slaying monsters according to the table given hereafter.
to carry liquids, large numbers of coins, etc. Capacities of
sample containers are as follows: Note that if the player character level vastly exceeds the
monster level, a proportional reduction should be made.
Container Capacity Hence, for example, a tenth level fighter slaying an orc in
single combat should expect no more than a single experi-
Small Pouch or Purse 1/4 cu. ft. or 2.5 lbs ence point for so doing. Monster levels may be calculated
Large Pouch 1/2 cu. ft. or 5 lbs as follows:
Small Sack 1 cu. ft. or 10 lbs
Backpack 3 cu. ft. or 30 lbs Monster Level Experience Value
Large Sack 4 cu. ft. or 40 lbs
Waterskin 3 pints 1 20 xp or below
2 21-60
GAINING LEVELS 3 61-150
4 151-275
Upon gaining the requisite number of experience points, 5 276-500
a character may increase in level after completing a pe- 6 501-1,100
riod of training under the tutelage of a more experienced 7 1,101-3,000
teacher or, at higher levels, by study or practice. In general, 8 3,001-5,250
the cost of training will be quite steep, even if the character 9 5,251-10,000
is high enough level not to need a tutor. 10 10,001 or higher
The cost of training will be approximately 1,500 gp per lev- The “monster level” for experience point purposes should
el, and will require 1d4 weeks to complete. Alternatively, not be confused with the creature’s equivalent level for
the GM may assign a number of weeks of training based combat purposes.
on his or her evaluation of the player’s and character’s
performance.
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Experience point awards for monsters slain turns (1 hour). Standard game candles shed 20 ft of illumi-
nation and burn out in 30 minutes, although longer-lasting
HD Base Per hp Special Exceptional ones may be purchased at additional cost.
Less than 1-1 5 1 3 25 Other light sources, such as lamps or magic items, will have
1-1 to 1 10 1 5 35 their fields of lighting determined by the GM, who may use
1+1 to 2 30 1 10 50 the information provided in this section as a guideline.
2+1 to 3 50 2 15 60
3+1 to 4 75 3 30 70 Note that light sources can be seen from much further away
4+1 to 5 110 4 45 80 than the radius of illumination they shed. Approaching
5+1 to 6 160 6 70 120 light will warn intelligent creatures of the approach of
6+1 to 7 225 8 120 200 surface-dwellers, perhaps giving them a chance to pre-
7+1 to 8 350 10 200 300 pare. If the party’s light source is visible to creatures in
8+1 to 9 600 12 300 400 the dungeon, the GM should adjust the chance of surprise.
9+1 to 10 700 13 400 500
900 14 500 600 INFRAVISION
10+1 to 11 1,200 16 700 850
11+1 to 12 1,500 17 800 1,000 Infravision is the ability to see in the dark and is common
12+1 to 13 1,800 18 950 1,200 to almost all subterranean creatures. Infravision cannot
13+1 to 14 2,100 19 1,100 1,400 be used within the ambit of any light source. Unless oth-
14+1 to 15 2,400 20 1,250 1,600 erwise stated, infravision has a range of 60 ft, although
15+1 to 16 2,700 23 1,400 1,800 some exceptional subterranean creatures have a longer
16+1 to 17 3,000 25 1,550 2,000 visual range. Infravision does not detect colours and is of
17+1 to 18 3,500 28 1,800 2,250 little help while searching or making minute examinations,
18+1 to 19 4,000 30 2,100 2,500 so sapient creatures such as orcs may well prefer torchlight
19+1 to 20 4,500 33 2,350 2,750 even if they possess infravision.
20+1 to 21 5,000 35 2,600 3,000
21+1 and up FALLING
“Special” is the bonus for slaying a monster with a special It is inevitable that at some point a character will fall into
ability. If the monster has several such abilities, several a pit, off a wall, or over a cliff. Damage from falling is de-
such awards should be made. Examples of special abili- termined as follows: Falls of less than 5 ft do no damage
ties are use of spells or spell-like powers (3rd level and in game terms; falls of up to 10 ft cause 1d6 damage; if the
below), invulnerability to non-magical weapons, three or distance fallen is 20 ft or less, 3d6 damage is inflicted; falls
more attacks, and so on. “Exceptional” denotes the bonus of up to 30 ft cause 6d6, 40 ft is 10d6, 50 ft is 15d6, and falls
for an exceptional ability, such as a dragon’s fiery breath, of over 50 ft cause 20d6 points of damage.
powerful spells or spell-like powers, very low armour class,
very high damage potential, or unusual powers such as a Optionally, kindly GMs may allow a saving throw against
gaze which petrifies its victims. falling damage, and if the GM is so inclined and the saving
throw is actually passed, the damage taken will be halved.
Some character classes allow an experience bonus for
high stats. ITEM SAVING THROWS
LIGHT AND VISION Adventurers are not the only targets of the various im-
pacts and other damaging events that accompany a life
In a dungeon, the party’s light source is, of course, cru- of danger; the gear they carry is also susceptible to being
cial. Torches may be blown out by gusts of wind or ex- broken, ignited, frozen, etc. The table below sets forth sav-
tinguished by water or even magic. Various light sources ing throws for various substances.
are available on the equipment table, and details of the
illumination they provide are set forth hereafter. Generally if a player character makes a saving throw, his or
her gear is assumed to pass all its saving throws automati-
Bullseye lanterns illuminate 80 ft (in a 10 ft wide beam) cally. The table below should be employed only where the
and burn a pint of oil every 4 hours. Such lanterns can be player character fails the save.
masked.
Note that magical items gain a +2 on all saving throws.
Hooded lanterns illuminate a 30 ft radius and also burn one Additionally, magic items with a +2 bonus or more gain
pint of oil every 4 hours. Magical weapons illuminate 10-20 a +1 saving throw bonus for every magical bonus point
ft for an infinite period of time (dagger 10 ft, longsword over +1. An exception is artifacts and relics; these have
20 ft). Torches shed 40 ft of illumination and burn out in 6 saving throws of 2 or 3 in all categories, and even if they
fail, usually cannot be so easily destroyed—only tempo-
rarily neutralised.
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Item Saving Throw Table
Blow, Blow, Cold, Disint- Electric Fire, Fire,
Item Type Acid Crushing Normal Magical egrate Shock Fall (5ft) Fireball Magical Normal Lightning
Bone/Ivory 11 16 10 2 20 1 6 17 9 3 8
Ceramic 4 18 12 4 19 1 11 5 3 2 2
Cloth 12 6 3 1 20 1 2 20 16 13 18
Crystal 6 19 14 7 20 5 13 10 6 3 15
Glass 5 20 15 6 20 1 14 11 7 4 17
Leather or book 10 4 2 3 20 1 1 13 6 4 13
Liquid 15 0 0 12 20 15 0 15 14 13 18
Metal, hard 7 6 2 1 17 1 2 6 2 1 11
Metal, soft 13 14 9 1 19 1 4 18 13 5 16
Paper 16 11 6 2 20 1 0 25 21 18 20
Stone or gem 3 17 7 1 18 2 4 7 3 2 14
Wood/rope (thick) 8 10 3 1 19 1 1 11 7 5 12
Wood/rope (thin) 9 13 6 1 20 1 2 15 11 9 10
COMBAT are stealthy enough that the party may be surprised on a
roll of higher than 2). If a party of adventurers has alerted
When the party of adventurers comes into contact with monsters to its presence (by hammering away at a door
enemies, game-time no longer follows a sequence of turns for a round or two, for example), the monsters will not
(representing 10 minutes), but is measured in rounds (rep- need to make a surprise roll at all; however, merely being
resenting 1 minute), subdivided into six-second long “seg- alert to the possibility of danger is not enough to avoid
ments.” The order of events is as follows: making a surprise roll. If neither of the opposing forces
is surprised, play moves on to the regular combat round,
1. Determine Surprise (d6) described below.
2. Declare Spells and General Actions If one side is surprised while another is not, the unsur-
prised party may act for a number of “surprise” segments.
3. Determine Initiative (d6, highest result is the winner, For example, if the party rolls a 1 and the monsters roll a
each party acts in the segment indicated by the other 2, the party is surprised for one segment, the monsters
party’s die roll) are surprised for two segments, and thus the party has
one surprise segment in which to act. If the party rolls a 2
4. Party with initiative acts first (casting spells, attack- and the monsters roll a 5, the party is surprised for 2 seg-
ing, etc.), and results take effect (other than spells, which ments and the monsters (who, having rolled a 5 were not
have casting times to complete before they take effect). surprised at all) have both of those 2 surprise segments in
Note: Some actions may allow the other side to “inter- which to act. Actions that would normally happen over
rupt” with an action such as a fleeing attack or attacking the course of a round may be completed in one surprise
charging opponents with spears set against a charge. segment: talking, attacking, charging, closing to melee,
beginning a spell, etc., provided that it is possible for the
5. Party that lost initiative acts, and results take effect action to take place during a single segment. In other
(other than spells, which take effect when casting time words, a character cannot make a minute-long speech
is completed) during that six seconds, nor can a spell be fully cast un-
less it is a one-segment spell.
6. The round is complete; declare spells and general
actions for the next round if the battle has not been A character’s surprise bonus (see “Dexterity”) acts to ne-
resolved. gate surprise segments if the character is surprised (or to
create them, if the number is a penalty). Thus, a character
1. Determine Surprise: If a group of combatants is sur- with a +2 surprise bonus whose side rolled a 2 for sur-
prised, its members are basically caught flat-footed and prise (normally a situation in which the character would
unable to act during the first few seconds of a battle. be surprised for two segments) is not surprised. This can
lead to a situation in which a party of adventurers is sur-
Surprise is checked only once per combat, at the begin- prised with the exception of one member. For example,
ning of an encounter. Each side rolls a d6. If the result is a
1, the group is surprised for one segment. If the result is a
2, the group is surprised for two segments. If the result is
a 3-6, the group is not surprised. In some cases, monsters
or particular character classes may have special rules for
surprise (e.g. some monsters cannot be surprised, others
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if the monsters rolled a 1, the party rolled a 2, and one missile weapon in hand, he or she applies his or her missile
party member had a +2 surprise bonus, the situation will attack bonus as a bonus to his or her initiative (as well as
resolve as follows: to the attack roll).
• The party member is not surprised at all, because two Initiative rolls may result in a tie. When this happens, both
segments of surprise are negated by his +2 bonus. sides are considered to be acting simultaneously. The GM
may handle this situation in any way he or she chooses—
• The monsters are surprised for one segment, so the with one caveat. The damage inflicted by combatants dur-
unsurprised party member may act during that first ing simultaneous initiative is inflicted even if one of the
surprise segment. combatants dies during the round. It is possible for two
combatants to kill each other during a simultaneous initia-
• In the second surprise segment, the monsters are no tive round! Under any other circumstance, of course, the
longer surprised, but the rest of the party is still sur- effects of damage inflicted during that segment will take
prised (having rolled a 2), so both the monsters and the effect immediately—a goblin killed in the first segment of
one unsurprised character can all take action during the the round will be dead (and thus unable to attack) by the
second surprise segment. time the fifth segment of the round arrives.
Dexterity cannot create surprise, only alter the number of Some characters (and creatures) may have more than one
segments for which surprise lasts. attack routine. This does not refer to a monster that normal-
ly makes multiple attacks in a round—all of these attacks
If a monster surprises on more than a 2 in 6 (some monster are considered to be part of one attack routine. However,
descriptions may contain text such as “surprises on 1-3”), it a fighter whose level grants him an additional attack is
is possible for the monster to gain more than two segments considered to be making a second entire attack routine.
of surprise. Against a monster that surprises on 1-3, if the This is perhaps most clearly seen if the reader envisions a
party rolls a 3 and the monster is not surprised, the monster fighter who uses a sword in one hand and a dagger in the
would have three surprise segments in which to act. other. These two attacks are part of an attack routine—and
if the fighter is of high enough level or under the influence
2. Declare Spells and General Actions: Before the two of a haste spell, he or she may also gain an entire additional
sides roll initiative, spell casters must state what spells (if attack routine. A creature or character with multiple attack
any) they will be casting in that round. As the round pro- routines cannot use the second attack routine until after
ceeds, the spell caster may elect not to cast the spell, but the other side’s initiative segment has been resolved.
may not substitute another action. This is simply because
the mental preparations for casting a spell are so ardu- Once the party with initiative has acted, the party that lost
ous that the caster cannot switch focus quickly enough initiative may then take action.
to change actions. Non-spell casters should also tell the
GM, in general terms, what they will be doing: “attacking Note about spells: Spells have a casting time, the number
with a sword,” “using my bow,” “climbing the wall,” etc. of segments (or rounds, turns, etc.) required to cast the
spell. The spell caster does not actually begin casting the
Before the players do this, the GM should already have spell until his or her initiative segment. That segment is the
formed a similar outline of the monsters’ strategy; the GM first segment of the casting time. The spell does not “go
should not base the monsters’ actions on what he or she off” until the casting has been completed.
already knows the players will be doing.
Example: Halvaine the Arcane’s party is in battle with a
3. Determine Initiative: After any surprise segments are group of orcs. At the beginning of the round, Halvaine’s
resolved and spell casting is declared, the first combat player declares that the magic user will cast a spell with a 2
round begins. At the beginning of a combat round, each segment casting time. The party rolls a 5 for initiative, and
side rolls initiative on a d6. The roll represents the six sec- the GM rolls a 4 for the orcs. Halvaine thus begins casting
ond segment of the round in which the OTHER group will in the fourth segment of the round (as the ORCS rolled
be able to act; hence, the higher roll is the better roll (as the a 4, so Halvaine’s party is acting in segment 4). The orcs
other party will act later). If the party rolls a 6 for initiative, attack in the fifth segment (as Halvaine’s party rolled a 5),
and the monsters roll a 1, this means that the party will be and Halvaine’s spell will go off in the sixth segment (as
acting in segment 1, and the monsters will not act until the his initiative segment is 4, and he adds the casting time
sixth segment of the 10-segment round. Since a combat of 2)—provided, of course, that the orcish attack in the
round is 10 segments long, and the initiative roll only covers fifth segment does not interrupt and thus spoil his casting.
the first six segments of the round, there are four remaining
segments in the round after the two sides have already COMBAT ACTIONS
taken their actions: these remaining four segments are still
important because spells may take effect during this time, Combat actions normally should be declared by the play-
and some combatants might “hold” (choose to delay) their ers, and decided by the GM, prior to the initiative die be-
actions, waiting to act until these later segments. ing rolled. Certain actions, of course, are so integral to the
game that methods for their resolution are set forth as
The dexterity bonus for surprise is not added to an indi-
vidual’s initiative for melee attacks, but if a character has a
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rules. These actions are: fleeing, negotiating, holding ini- to make a melee attack when the two combatants are
tiative, firing missiles, setting weapons against a charge, within 10 ft of each other. Two combatants within ten ft
attacking, casting spells, and engaging in unarmed com- of each other are considered to be “engaged.” When faced
bat. Each of these common actions is described below. with more than one opponent, it is not possible to pick
which opponent will be the one receiving the attack; in
Charge: Charging into combat allows the attacker to move the rapid give and take of melee, any one of the opponents
and then attack in the same round. A charge is made at might be the one to let down his guard for a moment.
twice the normal movement rate (and must terminate with- When a character is in melee with multiple opponents,
in the 10 ft melee range of the target). If the defender has a the target of an attack roll must be determined randomly,
longer weapon than the attacker, the defender attacks first but note that characters or creatures with multiple attacks
(unless the defender has already acted in this round). The that are part of the same routine (such as a bear with a
attacker gains no dexterity bonus against such an attack claw/claw/bite attack or a character wielding a sword and
(and characters with no Dex bonus receive a +1 AC penalty). dagger) must make all attacks against the same opponent
Additionally, if the defender has a weapon set against the unless otherwise specified in the relevant monster’s entry.
charge (see below), he or she will inflict additional damage
with a successful hit against the charging attacker. Missile Attacks: Missile attacks are attacks with a ranged
weapon such as a crossbow, sling, or thrown axe. When
Assuming that the charging character survives, he or using missiles to attack into a melee, it is not possible to
she gains +2 “to hit” on his or her attack. Characters may choose which particular target will receive the attack; the
only perform a charge once every 10 rounds (i.e. once per target should be determined randomly from among all
turn). Characters who are at the maximum encumbrance melee participants, and the missile-firer could well hit a
category may not charge unless they are mounted and friend. A character’s dexterity bonus for missile attacks is
the mount is below the maximum encumbrance category. added to the “to hit” roll when the character is using mis-
sile weapons. If a character has a missile weapon in hand,
An attacker riding a warhorse or other combat-trained his or her missile bonus is also added to his or her initiative
mount and equipped with a lance inflicts double the dam- roll, allowing the character to potentially attack first even
age rolled on the charge round. (Although the weapon if his or her party has lost the initiative roll.
damage is doubled, any bonus for strength, magic, spe-
cialisation or other such modifier is not.) Negotiation and Diplomacy: Some combats can be
averted with a few well-chosen words (including lies). If the
Closing into Combat: When two groups of combatants party is outmatched, or the monsters don’t seem likely to
are not within the 10 ft melee range, the attackers may be carrying much in the way of loot, the party might elect
choose either to charge into combat or to advance more to brazen their way through in an attempt to avoid combat
cautiously, closing into combat. Closing into combat does (or at least delay it until favourable conditions arise).
not allow the character to make an attack roll that round;
the cautious advance does not generate the opening Parrying: A character who parries cannot attack, but may
to make a significant attack. However, neither may the subtract his or her “to hit” bonus from his or her oppo-
character’s opponent attack until the round after closing. nent’s attack roll. Parrying may be used in combination
When closing into combat, the character may advance the with a fighting retreat. Parrying only has value to a charac-
full amount of his or her movement. ter with a strength or specialisation-related bonus “to hit”.
Fighting Retreat: A character may retreat backward out Spells: Spell casting begins in the spell caster’s initiative
of combat, maintaining his or her defence, although the segment, and the spell is completed at the end of the cast-
attacker may follow if not otherwise engaged. It is possible ing time. It is possible to cast a spell while within melee
to parry while doing so, but not to attack. This manoeuvre range of an opponent (10 ft), but if the spell caster suffers
may be used to “switch places” with another party mem- damage while casting a spell, the spell is lost. While cast-
ber who is in combat, the first party member joining battle ing a spell, the caster receives no dexterity bonus to his
with the enemy to prevent the enemy’s pursuit while the or her armour class.
second character makes a fighting retreat.
Set Weapon Against Charge: Certain weapons can be
Fleeing from Combat: Often, discretion is the better “set” against a charge, which is a simple matter of bracing
part of valour, and the characters will choose to exercise the weapon against the floor or some other stationary ob-
the said discretion at top speed. If a character is in melee ject. A character choosing to set his or her weapon against
combat and runs away, his or her opponent(s) may make a charge cannot attack unless an opponent charges, but
an immediate additional attack at +4 to hit.
Hold Initiative: Holding initiative is simply waiting until
the other side has acted before doing anything.
Melee Attack: A melee attack is an attack with a hand-
held weapon such as a sword, halberd, or dagger. A
character’s strength bonuses to hit and on damage (see
“Strength”) are added to melee attacks. It is only possible
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the weapon will inflict double damage against a charging Prone Opponent: Attacks against a prone opponent
opponent. A charge is any attack that allows the attacker negate the benefit of a shield, negate dexterity bonuses,
to move and attack, and thus includes leaping attacks and are made at +4 to hit.
that may be made by some monsters.
Rear Attack: An attack from directly behind an opponent
Weapons that may be set against a charge include spears, negates the benefit of a shield, negates dexterity bonuses,
lances (when used dismounted), most pole arms, and and is made at +2 to hit.
tridents.
Sleeping Opponent: Sleeping opponents (natural sleep,
Unarmed Combat: Brawling attacks, such as those con- not magical sleep) may be attacked with the same chance
ducted with fist, foot, or dagger pommel, will normally inflict to kill as if the attacker were an assassin. The effect of magi-
1d2 points of damage. All characters are automatically pre- cal sleep is described under the entry for the sleep spell.
sumed to be proficient with such weapons, i.e. a proficiency
slot is not required to make such an attack without penalty. Stunned Opponent: A stunned opponent receives no
shield or dexterity bonus, and may be attacked at +4.
Two other unarmed attack forms are possible: Grappling
attacks and Overbearing attacks. A successful grappling at- Two-Weapon Fighting: If a character desires to fight with
tack inflicts 0-1 (1d2-1) points of damage, but also restrains one weapon in each hand, the off-hand weapon must be
the target and prevents him or her from fighting. The chance either a dagger or a hand axe. The weapon in the primary
of breaking a successful grapple should be determined ac- hand attacks with a –2 modifier, and the off-hand weapon
cording to the relative strengths of the creatures concerned. attacks at –4. The character’s dexterity bonus (or penal-
(An ogre could restrain a kobold almost indefinitely, and ty) for missile weapons is added to both attacks. Thus, a
would be able to break free of the kobold’s grasp at will.) character with a dexterity of 3 would be attacking at -5/-7.
However, although penalties can be offset, this rule can
Overbearing attacks are Grappling attacks exercised at the never result in a bonus to attacks! The off-hand weapon
end of a Charge (see “Charge” above). If successful, the cannot be used to affect parrying.
opponent is prone rather than restrained. Otherwise the
attack is treated as a grapple. ATTACK AND SAVING THROW MATRICES
FOR MONSTERS
COMBAT MODIFIERS
Most monsters use the attack matrices of fighters. The GM
Concealment: Concealment is anything that obscures an should convert the monster’s Hit Dice to a level equivalent
opponent’s vision, such as tree limbs or smoke, but does according to the following guidelines:
not physically block incoming attacks (which would be
considered Cover rather than Concealment; see below). Monster HD Equivalent Level
The GM must decide whether the defender is about a
quarter (-1 to AC), half (-2 to AC), three-quarters (-3 to AC), Up to 1-1 0
or nine tenths (-4 to AC) concealed. 1-1 1
1 2
Cover: Cover is protection behind something that can 3
actually block incoming attacks, such as a wall or arrow 1+1 to 2 4
slit. Cover bonuses are as follows: 2+1 to 3 5
3+1 to 4 6
25% cover: -2 AC 4+1 to 5 7
50% cover: -4 AC 5+1 to 6 8
75% cover: -7 AC 6+1 to 7 9
90% cover -10 AC 7+1 to 8 10
8+1 to 9 11
An attack from the unshielded flank denies the target any 9+1 to 10 12
defensive advantages from a shield. An attack from the 10+1 to 11 13
rear flank negates the defensive value of the shield and 11+1 to 12 14
also negates any dexterity bonus. 12+1 to 13 15
13+1 to 14 16
Invisible opponent: An invisible opponent can only be 14+1 to 15 17
attacked if the general location is known, and the attack 15+1 to 16 18
is at –4 to hit. If an opponent is invisible to the attacker, he 16+1 to 17 19
or she cannot be attacked from behind (or from the flank). 17+1 to 18 20
Note that more powerful monsters (those with sensitive 18+1 to 19 21
smell or hearing, or more than six hit dice) will frequently 19+1 or higher
be able to detect invisible opponents; the GM should
determine the chance of this according to the creature The above table is also used to determine the monster’s
concerned and the situation. Powerful magical monsters, saving throws. Most monsters will save as fighters, but
or those with more than 11 hit dice, will almost always be
able to see invisible creatures normally.
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the GM should use discretion in following this guideline; movement rate. It will attack a creature that is directly
in cases where the monster clearly possesses the abilities blocking its escape route, but otherwise may not fight.
of another class, consideration should be given to using
that matrix instead. (A good example might be a goblin The cleric or paladin must be holding his or her holy
shaman, which could save as a cleric instead of a fighter.) symbol to make a turning attempt. In most cases this will
preclude attacking on the same round, and the cleric must
In the case of powerful monsters that duplicate the abili- sheathe or drop his or her weapon (or else set down his
ties of several classes, the most favourable table should be or her shield).
used. (For example, a spell-casting dragon might save as
a magic user or a fighter, whichever is better.) The level at To turn undead, roll a d20 on the Turning Undead Table.
which monsters cast spells is also normally determined by If the result is equal to or higher than the number shown,
their hit dice unless the creature text indicates otherwise. the attempt is successful.
For example, a magic-using dragon with 11 HD would cast
spells as a 12th level spell-caster. Exception: Certain religions exist where the cleric’s holy
symbol is also his or her weapon (for example, some GMs
Huge but unintelligent creatures may have their equiva- may permit clerics of the god Thor to carry a hammer which
lent level reduced for the purposes of saving throws, sub- doubles as a holy symbol). In this case, the cleric will be able
ject to the GM’s discretion; creatures such as dinosaurs to make a turn undead attempt with his or her weapon in
would be appropriate for this. On rarer occasions, it may hand, although even this situation does not empower the
also make sense to reduce the creature’s effective level cleric to attack and attempt to turn undead in the same
for the purposes of attack tables also; this might apply to round. If the cleric is successful in a turning attempt, he or
a herbivorous dinosaur, for example. she may try again next round. If the cleric fails, no further
turning attempt may be made during this encounter.
Please note that certain creatures have a special bonus
to their effective attack level. Stirges, for example, are Optional Rule: An evil cleric may control no more Hit
creatures with 1+1 hit die that attack as equivalent level 5. Dice worth of undead than his or her level of experience;
thus a 9th level evil cleric could control no more than two
Generally, the GM should take account of situations such as wights, for example.
positional bonuses. For example, where a group of mon-
sters is attacking the party from a height advantage using
spears, the GM may well wish to increase their effective
equivalent level by 1.
TURNING THE UNDEAD
Clerics and paladins can turn undead, causing them to flee
or even turning them to dust by the power of religious
faith. An evil cleric can also turn a paladin, but cannot
destroy the paladin by turning. Evil clerics may choose to
control the undead instead of turning them. If an evil cleric
gains a result of “D” on the table, the undead creature falls
under the cleric’s control for 24 hours. Normally 2d6 crea-
tures are affected by Turn Undead. Exceptions are paladins
and Type 13 creatures, of which only 1d2 are affected, and
results of “D”, which affect 1d6+6 creatures.
Turning lasts for 3d4 rounds. While turned, the creature
must move away from the cleric at its fastest possible
Turning Undead Table
Type of Undead Example Cleric Level 8 9-13 14-18 19+
Type 1 Skeleton 1234567 DDDD
Type 2 Zombie DDDD
Type 3 Ghoul 10 7 4 T T D D DDDD
Type 4 Shadow 13 10 7 T T D D DDDD
Type 5 Wight 16 13 10 4 T T D TDDD
Type 6 Ghast 19 16 13 7 4 T T T TDD
20 19 16 10 7 4 T
- 20 19 13 10 7 4
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Cleric Level
Type of Undead Example 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9-13 14-18 19+
Type 7 Wraith - - 20 16 13 10 7 4 T T D
Type 8 Mummy - - - 19 16 13 10 7 4 T D
Type 9 Spectre - - - 20 19 16 13 10 7 T T
Type 10 Vampire - - - - 20 19 16 13 10 7 4
Type 11 Ghost - - - - - 20 19 16 13 10 7
Type 12 - - - - - - 20 19 16 13 10
Type 13 Lich - - - - - - - 20 19 16 13
Fiend
For the purposes of evil clerics turning paladins, paladins are treated as Type 8 if they are level 1-2, Type 9 if level 3-4, Type 10 if level
5-6, Type 11 if level 7-8, Type 12 if level 9-10 and Type 13 if level 11 or higher. However, paladins cannot be destroyed by turning.
If the number on the die is equal to or greater than the number shown on the table, the creature is turned and will flee.
If the table indicates “T”, the undead creature is automatically turned, and will flee.
It the table indicates “D”, the undead creature is automatically destroyed and will crumble to dust.
For evil clerics, a result of “D” indicates that the undead are forced into the cleric’s command for a period of 24 hours.
DAMAGE AND DEATH SUBDUAL DAMAGE
When a character or creature is hit, the amount of damage A weapon may be used to beat down, rather than kill, an
is deducted from his or her hit points. When hit points opponent. When the player desires, damage inflicted can
reach 0, the character is unconscious and will continue to be composed of half “real” damage and half “subdual”
lose one hit point per round from blood loss until death damage that does not kill. Such subdual damage is re-
occurs at –10 hp. Note that any additional damage suffered covered at a rate of 1 hp per hour.
by an unconscious character (aside from bleeding) will kill
him or her instantly. The blood loss of 1 hit point per round Not all monsters may be subdued. Generally only human-
may be stopped immediately in the same round that aid oids and special creatures such as dragons will be subject
of some kind is administered to the wounded character. to such attacks. Some creatures may voluntarily agree to
Being knocked unconscious is quite serious; even after re- accept defeat from subdual damage (this is common in
turning to 1 or more hp (by means of a healing spell, po- knightly tourneys) but in this case, subdual must normally
tion, or natural rest) the character will remain in a coma for be agreed with the foe in advance.
1-6 turns and must rest for a minimum of one week before
he or she will be capable of resuming any sort of strenuous LIFE ENERGY LEVELS AND LEVEL DRAIN
activity, mental or physical. If a character is reduced to –6
hit points or below, the scars of the wound will likely be Certain monsters, magic items and spells have the power
borne for the rest of the character’s life. to drain “life energy levels”, perform a “level drain”, or an
“energy drain” (these phrases are used interchangeably
Characters who are slain may be raised from the dead if a in the OSRIC rules). If a player character is drained of a life
cleric of sufficient level is available to perform the casting energy level, he or she loses one complete level of experi-
(exception: elves do not have souls, and are unaffected by ence and is placed at the beginning point of the new level.
the spells raise dead or resurrection). If no such character is If the character is multi-classed or dual-classed, then the
available in the party, as will be the case for most low-level highest level of experience attained by that character is
parties, the group may choose to approach a NPC High Priest lost. If the character has two equal levels, then the level
for assistance in raising a dead character. The NPC will always lost should be determined randomly. A player character
charge a fee for such a casting, typically at least 1,000 gp. drained below level 1 is slain (and may rise as some kind
of undead creature). Non-player characters lose a level or
NATURAL HEALING hit die, as applicable.
A character will recover 1 hit point per day of uninterrupted MORALE
rest. However, if the character has a constitution penalty to
hp, before rest will begin to affect the character’s hp the Certain monsters, such as trolls or most undead creatures,
character must rest for a number of days equal to the con- are fearless and never need to check morale. The major-
stitution penalty. A character with high constitution gains a ity, however, will not continue to fight a hopeless battle,
commensurate benefit after resting for one week; the num- seeking to retreat, surrender, or flee. The GM determines
ber of hp regained during the second week will be increased when morale checks should be made. Generally, morale
by the amount of the character’s hp bonus at the start of the
week. Four weeks of rest will return any character to full hp
regardless of how many hp the character has lost.
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should be checked when it becomes clear that the mon- Situation Modifier
sters are losing the fight, or taking unacceptable losses. No
more than two morale checks should be made per battle, Own side taken 50% casualties +15%
however; if the monsters pass a second morale check, they Own side greatly outnumbered (2-1 or more) +20%
are assumed to be fanatical and will fight to the death. Own leader hors de combat +25%
Per foe killed, surrendered or fled -5%
The base morale for most monsters is 50%, plus 5% per Own side inflicted 25% casualties -5%
hit die of the monster. (Thus for example a monster with Numerical superiority -10%
8+1 hit dice gets [8x5%=] +40%, for a total base morale Own side inflicted 50% casualties -15%
of 90%.) The GM should adjust this according to how cow-
ardly or heroic the monster might be, and also according to POISON, DISEASE AND INSANITY
the prevailing circumstances. For example, if the monster
is very cowardly and fighting opponents who are inflicting Poisons commonly encountered in OSRIC-compatible
serious damage on its fellows without taking any casu- games include animal venoms (such as snake and spider
alties, then the GM might impose a -30% penalty to its bites), vegetable toxins (often used to coat poison nee-
morale check. If it is elite and fighting close to its battle dles or similar devices on traps), and essentially magical
standard, the GM might allow a bonus of +10%. poisons such as clouds of poisonous gas. Generally, when
a player character ingests or inhales the poison, or it oth-
Player characters do not need to check morale. However, erwise enters his or her bloodstream, he or she must roll
hirelings, henchmen, and men-at-arms should be checked a saving throw against poison (sometimes with a modi-
for normally. In this case the NPC’s morale may be affected fier—up to +2 for a relatively weak toxin such as that of a
by his or her liege’s charisma score and/or former conduct to- Large Spider, down to -4 for a particularly lethal one). If
wards the NPC; the henchman’s alignment may also be taken the saving throw is failed, the character dies.
into account. (As a rule, Chaotic Evil henchmen are much
more likely to betray their masters than Lawful Good ones.) In practice death from such cases is not instantaneous,
although the character is typically incapacitated imme-
Effects of Morale Check Failure: Creatures that fail their diately. There is time for slow poison or neutralise poison
morale check by a margin of 25% or less will generally seek to be cast on the character, if this is done reasonably soon
to make a fighting withdrawal. If they fail by 26% to 50%, (say, within about 15 minutes depending on the strength
they will generally turn and flee; a failure by 51% or higher of the venom or toxin involved).
indicates that the creature surrenders. However, the GM
should use logic in conjunction with this guideline, taking If the character dies as a result of poison, the poison must
into account the creature’s intelligence and what it knows. somehow be flushed from his or her bloodstream before
A cornered creature that cannot flee, for example, or a mon- any kind of raise dead or resurrection can succeed.
ster that knows that its opponents move faster than it does,
will surrender rather than make a futile attempt at flight. The general rule is that characters cannot employ poisons
as easily as monsters. Venom taken from a creature’s poi-
No Quarter: Any creature subject to morale that sees son glands will, for game purposes, typically begin to lose
surrender is not accepted, sees a prisoner being slain by effectiveness immediately and have become completely
the other side, or has some reason to believe it will be denatured within a few hours. Some characters—often
executed if it surrenders, will never surrender, regardless assassins—may learn how to create vegetable-based tox-
of other considerations. Such a creature will fight to the ins that can last longer if kept in the correct way, but lethal
death if it cannot flee. toxins will still need to be handled with great care. The
GM should determine whether any given activity involv-
Table of Common Morale Check Modifiers ing the poison runs a risk of the handler receiving a tiny
(all cumulative) cut, scratch or nick (requiring an immediate poison save).
Certain good aligned character classes, such as paladins,
Situation Modifier may not use poison and will object to their companions
using it.
Per friend killed, surrendered or fled +5%
Own side taken 25% casualties +5% Finally, some creatures—particularly powerful ones such
Numerical inferiority +10% as dragons—are so large, and their body chemistries are
so different, that poisons will not normally work against
them.
The principle is that poisons in the hands of player charac-
ters change the balance of the game in undesirable ways,
so players should be discouraged from using them.
Diseases in OSRIC-compatible games often come from
monsters, such as mummies or giant rats, in which case
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the chance of disease and its effects are described in the d% Insanity
relevant creature text. There are a few other instances
where disease may be contracted that are explained here. 81-86 Pathological Liar
First, plagues (such as the mediæval bubonic plague or Black 87-93 Phobia
Death) may occasionally spread across the countryside. A 94-97 Schizophrenia
character who comes into contact with plague will need to 98-00 Suicidal Mania
save against poison to avoid succumbing him- or herself. If
the character saves, any future saving throws against the Note: The following section is intended as a description
same disease will be made at +4. If he or she fails, then af- of insanity for gaming purposes. The reality of mental ill-
ter an incubation period of 2d8 days, he or she will suffer a ness is very different to the discussion here. It is not our
penalty of -1d6 on all characteristics and against all die rolls intention to be insensitive towards those with real life
for the course of the disease, which lasts a further 2d8 days. mental illnesses.
If either of the dice show an “8” then the character dies at the
end of this period, otherwise he or she recovers at the rate Agoraphobia: The agoraphobic individual will not will-
of 1 point less each day until cured. Further saving throws ingly venture outdoors or into wide open spaces. If forced
against the same disease will be made at +4. outside, the sufferer may (50%) become violent.
Second, certain wounds can become infected. This applies
where the GM feels it appropriate, but generally where a Alcoholism: The alcoholic character requires strong
character with an open wound engages in high-risk activ- drink every day, and may become violent (50%) if this
ity such as exploring a sewer, a saving throw –vs– poison is denied. At least once a day, and every time alcohol is
should be required, or else the character will become available (such as when in the vicinity of a pub or tavern),
infected. The effects of infection in game terms are the the character must have a drink. After drinking, there is
same as plague, except that the onset time is measured a 3 in 6 chance that the character will insist on a further
in hours rather than days. drink. Such behaviour will continue until the character
passes out.
Insanity is possible as a result of certain spells or monster
attacks. A character who becomes insane will receive an Amnesia: Amnesia is most dangerous for spellcasters.
insanity from the table below. The kind of insanity may Every time the character attempts to cast a spell, there is
be decided by the GM or rolled randomly. a 50% chance that he or she will find the spell gone from
his or her memory, in which case it cannot be recalled until
d% Insanity the character memorises it again. Weapon proficiencies
01-06 Agoraphobia may also be forgotten, although the character may re-roll
07-13 Alcoholism to see if the proficiency is remembered each morning.
14-20 Amnesia
21-26 Anorexia Anorexia: An anorexic character will refuse all forms
27-33 Catatonia of food or nourishment and, if force fed, there is a 50%
34-40 Claustrophobia chance that he or she will induce vomiting.
41-46 Dementia
47-54 Homicidal Mania Catatonia: The catatonic character loses volition and
55-60 Kleptomania there is a 50% chance that he or she will ignore any situa-
61-66 Manic-Depressive tion as irrelevant to him- or herself.
67-74 Megalomania
75-80 Paranoia Claustrophobia: Particularly difficult in dungeons, claus-
trophobia is the opposite of agoraphobia. The claustro-
phobic individual will not willingly venture into enclosed
spaces and will fight to escape them. If in an enclosed
space, there is a 50% chance that the sufferer will become
violent.
Dementia: The insane character loses 1d6 points each of
intelligence, wisdom and charisma.
Homicidal Mania: The character has an insatiable urge
to kill. The victim must be of the same race as the insane
character and normally (75%) of the opposite gender. The
must kill at least once a week until cured.
Kleptomania: The character has an insatiable urge to
steal. The character will take any opportunity to pocket
a gem, coin or small magic item. If the stolen objects are
taken away from the character, there is a 50% chance that
he or she will become violent.
Manic-Depressive: During the manic phase (which lasts
2d6 days), the character will become very excited about
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something—virtually anything will do. The character will In almost all instances, hirelings and henchmen must be
select a goal (which may be a very inappropriate one) and entirely equipped by those they serve, and contribute
focus totally on achieving it. Then there is an intermediary nothing but themselves. Should a player character seek
phase, which lasts 2d6 days, and a depressive phase, in which to engage the services of an already equipped non-play-
the character will always assume that there is no chance of er character, the game master would be well advised to
success. A depressive character will want to remain indoors ensure that the value of any equipment be paid to the
in a place of safety, and in bed if possible. The depressive prospective retainer as a stipend prior to commencement
phase lasts 2d6 days, followed by which there is another of service.
2d6-day intermediary phase before the cycle begins again.
It is typically assumed that hirelings are human; if non-
Megalomania: The character will believe that he or she human hirelings are sought, then the appropriate costs,
is the best—at everything. He or she will demand to be terms of service, and availability must be decided in ac-
leader of the party, will issue peremptory orders to other cordance with the dictates of a given milieu.
party members, and there is a 50% chance that the mega-
lomaniac will become violent if these are not obeyed. Any STANDARD HIRELINGS
suggestion that he or she is not the leader and/or nor the
best-qualified person for any particular job will always The short term services of simple craftsmen and labourers
result in violence from the megalomaniac. are relatively easily procured in large settlements, but even
small villages are usually able to supply something in the
Paranoia: Paranoia is very dangerous in adventuring way of this sort of hireling. It is more difficult to find indi-
situations. The paranoid will believe that “they” are out viduals willing to take service for longer than a few days,
to get him or her, and will suspect anyone and everyone especially if considerable travel is involved. If a lengthy
of working for “them”—particularly party members. The term of service is proposed, it is likely that only one in every
paranoid will generally disobey orders and ignore sugges- six such hirelings will agree, though the offer of additional
tions on the assumption that they are intended to cause monies may increase the probability of acceptance. Under
the character harm. Eventually the character will flee his normal circumstances, a reasonable offer might be an ad-
or her group or normal social circle. ditional two or three day’s pay, which could be expected
to increase the probability of agreement to as much as
Pathological Liar: The pathological liar is concerned with one in every two.
deception, not necessarily untruth. Thus, he or she is capa-
ble of telling the truth, but will only normally do so if he or Rates of payment do not take into account the cost of ma-
she will not be believed. Otherwise, the insane character terials for the undertaking of construction or the creation
must respond to all questions with lies. of items. The figuring of such costs is mainly left up to each
game master, but a reasonable guideline for an item would
Phobia: The character suffers from a strong and com- be about ten percent of the cost of the finished product.
pletely irrational fear of some substance, creature, or Furthermore, monthly rates of payment assume that the
situation. hireling is provided with lodgings and that his other day to
day needs are attended to; if such is not the case, then the
Schizophrenia: The character’s personality splits into 1d3 game master will have to account for the lack.
separate personalities, each of which may have a different
alignment or even class. Typically the personalities are not Hireling Daily Rate Monthly Rate
aware of each other.
Carpenter 3 sp 40 sp
Suicidal Mania: The character is driven to self-harm. He Cook 1 sp 20 sp
or she may never flee from combat or any kind of danger- Groom 1 sp 20 sp
ous situation. Faced with a pit or chasm, the insane char- Labourer 1 sp 20 sp
acter must jump over it; faced with a chest, he or she must Leatherer 2 sp 30 sp
open it; faced with an enemy, he or she must fight it, etc. Limner 10 sp 200 sp
Linkboy 1 sp 20 sp
HIRELINGS AND HENCHMEN Mason 4 sp 60 sp
Pack Handler 2 sp 30 sp
As player characters advance in wealth and power, they Servant 3 sp 50 sp
are increasingly likely to require the semi-permanent ser- Tailor 2 sp 30 sp
vices of various sorts of non-player character. In addition Teamster 5 sp 100 sp
to less formal associations and patronages, a character
may expect to have the opportunity to acquire and retain Carpenter: Skilled in the working of wood, a carpenter
hirelings and henchmen. In general, but not in every case, might be retained to construct anything from a table to a
the former are unclassed zero level characters incapable palisade. Their expertise is also invaluable for the manu-
of conventional advancement by level, whilst the latter facturing of shields and similar items.
are classed characters, initially of low level, but capable
of level advancement.
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Cook: Familiar with the preparation of various types of considerably longer. It is therefore usual for expert hire-
food, a good cook sometimes also knows a little of herb lings to only be retained by player characters who have
lore. already established a stronghold or the equivalent. The
maintenance of a stronghold is assumed to include any
Groom: Proficient in the care of horses, an attentive common hirelings necessary, but expert hirelings must
groom can usually tell a good mount from a bad; also be accounted for separately.
known as an ostler or stable hand.
Whilst some may certainly be found in small villages, the
Labourer: Essentially unskilled, labourers are suitable for probability of finding expert hirelings willing to take ser-
only the most menial sorts of work; this category includes vice with a player character is considerably higher in larger
bearers and porters, each of which is able to carry up to settlements, such as towns and cities, where suitable can-
fifty pounds or twice that if a pole or other contrivance didates exist in greater numbers. Exactly where individual
is utilised. hirelings may be located varies, but craftsmen are typically
found in or near their respective artisan quarters, whilst
Leatherer: Capable of producing a wide range of leather mercenaries may be sought at inns and taverns. Successful
goods, such as packs, belts or riding gear; a leatherer is in- recruitment depends on the terms offered relative to the
dispensible for the making of scabbards, sheathes, shields difficulties and risks involved in the proposal.
and the other leather components of arms and armour.
The below listed monthly costs encompass wages, cloth-
Limner: Adept in the painting of signs and the illumina- ing, lodgings and provisions, as well as any basic equip-
tion of heraldic devices, amongst other similar tasks. ment, but not such expenses as the arms and armour due
to a man at arms, which must be provided separately.
Linkboy: Usually hired to bear a lantern or torch, a linkboy Furthermore, as with standard hirelings, additional mon-
is typically a youth, but older individuals are not unknown. ies must be paid to cover the costs of materials and tools
in order for craftsmen to produce items, or in the case of
Mason: Expert in the working of stone or plaster, masons certain other special instances. The monthly costs assume
are essential for the construction of many significant build- that the hirelings in question are quartered in or near the
ings and fortifications. stronghold of a player character and may not suffice in
other circumstances. Moreover, a higher rate of pay or oth-
Pack Handler: Practiced in the burdening, handling and erwise favourable treatment will be required to improve
unburdening of various pack animals. the morale and loyalty of a hireling.
Servant: Typically serving as valets, butlers, maids, mes- Hireling Monthly Wage
sengers or simple lackeys, servants are expected to look
to the needs of their master. Alchemist 6,000 sp
Armourer 2,000 sp
Tailor: Accomplished in the repair and making of clothes Blacksmith 600 sp
or other cloth items, such as surcoats, capes or hats; the Engineer (Architect) 2,000 sp
services of a tailor are also required for the production of Engineer (Artillerist) 3,000 sp
various types of textile based armour and coverings. Engineer (Miner or Sapper) 3,000 sp
Jeweller (Gemcutter) 2,000 sp
Teamster: Experienced drivers of carts and wagons, Sage Special
teamsters are usually experts at loading and unloading Scribe 300 sp
their vehicles, as well as handling the animals with which Spy Special
they are familiar. Steward Special
Weaponer 2,000 sp
EXPERT HIRELINGS
Obtaining the services of very skilled craftsmen and other
professional servitors typically involves the expenditure
of considerable time and resources. Whilst it is possible
to retain such hirelings for short periods, few will agree
to a term of less than a month and most expect to serve
Men at Arms Equipment Movement Armour Class Damage Range
Monthly Wage Cost Rate Increment
Artillerist 7 1d6 or 1d4
Bowman, Long 100 sp 25 gp 90 7 1d6 10
Bowman, Short 80 sp 79 gp 90 7 1d6 70
Bowman (Mounted) 40 sp 34 gp 90 7 1d6 50
Captain 120 sp 196 gp 240 or 90 as type 50
Crossbowman Special as type as type 7 as type as type
40 sp 31 gp 90 1d4+1 or 1d6 60
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Men at Arms Equipment Movement Armour Class Damage Range
Monthly Wage Cost Rate Increment
7 1d4+1 or 1d6
Crossbowman (Mounted) 80 sp 197 gp 240 or 90 6 1d10 or 1d6 60
Footman, Heavy 40 sp 62 gp 60 6 1d10 or 1d6 n/a
Footman, Heavy (Mounted) 60 sp 99 gp 6 n/a
Footman, Light 20 sp 32 gp 240 or 60 6 1d6 15
Footman, Light (Mounted) 40 sp 69 gp 90 4 1d6 15
Horseman, Heavy 120 sp 675 gp 5 2d4+1 or 1d8 n/a
Horseman, Medium 80 sp 465 gp 240 or 90 6 2d4+1 or 2d4 n/a
Horseman, Light 60 sp 294 gp 150 or 90 as type 2d4+1 or 1d6 10
Lieutenant Special as type 180 or 60 6 as type as type
Pikeman 60 sp 59 gp 240 or 90 7 1d6+1 or 1d6 n/a
Sapper 80 sp 25 gp as type as type 1d6 or 1d4 10
Sergeant Special as type 6 as type as type
Slinger 60 sp 28 gp 60 1d4+1 or 1d6 35
90
as type
90
Ship Crew Monthly Wage Equipment Cost Movement Rate Armour Class Damage Range Increment
Lieutenant Special as type as type as type as type as type
Marine 60 sp 70 gp 60 5 1d6 15 or 10
Master Special as type as type
Mate 600 sp as type as type as type as type as type
Oarsman 100 sp 35 gp as type as type as type
Sailor 40 sp 20 gp 1d6 or 1d4 10
90 6 1d6 or 1d4 10
120 9
Alchemist: Learned in the admixture and creation of Armourer: Required for the production and maintenance
the various powders, elixirs, unguents, salves, ointments, of armour and shields; for every sixty men at arms or bard-
oils, essences, and other arcane ingredients. A level seven ed warhorses present, there must be at least one armourer
magic user requires the aid of an alchemist to create magi- available. Each must be provided with a workroom and
cal potions; by level eleven such assistance is no longer forge at an additional cost, but sufficient apprentices and
needed, but will reduce the cost and time involved by half assistants are assumed to be accounted for as part of his
if available. In general, alchemists must be sought in cities. monthly wage. Whilst otherwise unoccupied, and given an
It is very unlikely that they will take service with a player initial week in which to prepare, an armourer of sufficient
character unless retained for a year or more, provided with skill may produce items in accordance with the table be-
a well stock laboratory and an initial fiscal incentive of up low; the GM should determine the additional cost involved
to one hundred gold pieces. and what level of skill an individual armourer has reached.
Armour Type Days to Produce Skill Level Required Hirelings
Helmet, Small 2 days High Armourer
Helmet, Great 10 days High Armourer
Padded Armour 30 days Low
Leather Armour 10 days Low Tailor
Ring Armour 20 days Low Armourer, Leatherer
Studded Armour 15 days Low Armourer, Leatherer, Tailor
Scale Armour 30 days Low Armourer, Leatherer, Tailor
Mail Armour 45 days Average Armourer, Leatherer, Tailor
Splint Armour 20 days Low
Banded Armour 30 days High Armourer
Plate Armour 90 days High Armourer, Blacksmith, Leatherer
Shield, Large 2 days High Armourer
Armourer
Shield, Small 1 day High
Armourer, Carpenter
Armourer, Carpenter
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A dwarf armourer is more likely to have a higher level this specialist demands higher pay, perhaps as much as
of skill and is twice as efficient, but also demands three sixty percent above the standard wage.
times the standard wage; furthermore, a dwarf is unlikely
to serve for more than a year at a time. A gnome armourer Engineer (Miner and Sapper): Indispensable for the
is slightly more likely to have a higher level of skill and overseeing of any mining operations, underground con-
increases efficiency by half, but requires twice the ordinary struction, or siege and counter siege works that involve
wage. The services of an elf armourer can only be obtained trenches, fortifications, assault towers and other similar
for five times the usual wage, but will produce mail of the siege devices. A dwarf engineer of this sort is required if
highest quality and reduce the production time by half. dwarf miners are employed; he will demand twice the
standard wage, but increase the productivity of any hu-
Blacksmith: Essential for the maintenance of a strong- man miners by one fifth.
hold and any resident soldiery; for every blacksmith re-
tained the needs of up to one hundred and twenty men or Jeweller and Gemcutter: Able to speedily and accurately
horses can be met, but there must be at least one in every appraise the value of most gems, jewellery and other
stronghold and a workroom and forge must be provided precious objects, a jeweller is also capable of repairing,
for each. If sufficient time is available, a blacksmith can enhancing or newly creating ornamented items and jew-
produce simple weaponry at the following rates and at a ellery. Simple tasks, such as setting a stone in the hilt of a
cost determined by the game master. sword or the forging of a plain ring, might take only a few
days to a week, whilst more complex undertakings, such
Weapon Type Days to Produce as producing a gem studded bracelet, could take up to a
month; of course, truly opulent and intricate items might
Arrow Head 1 take a year or more.
Quarrel Tip 1
Spear 2 Often a jeweller is also skilled at cutting gems; just as in
Morning Star 2 their former capacity they may increase the value of an
Flail 5 item through their craft, as a gemcutter they may increase
Pole Arm 5 the value of poorly cut stones, usually those worth less
than five thousand gold pieces. However, the level of
A dwarf blacksmith is three times as efficient as a human, proficiency an individual possesses with regard to each
but will demand ten times the ordinary pay. A gnome skill varies and must be determined by the game master.
blacksmith is twice as efficient as a human, but will de- A dwarf of this profession often possesses a greater degree
mand four times the usual wage. of general ability than a human, but commands twice the
pay. A gnome may be no better a jeweller than a human,
Engineer (Architect): Necessary for the successful con- but they are typically of even greater skill than a dwarf
struction of any but the most simple of surface struc- when it comes to gemcutting, and can also ask for twice
tures. An architect requires payment by the month, even the standard wage.
for short projects, and expects to receive an additional
sum equal to one tenth of the building costs. Unless the Mercenaries: The numbers, type and frequency of men at
construction site was approved by an architect, there is a arms available in a given settlement are at the discretion of
three in four chance that any structure will collapse within the game master, but a chart is provided below with sug-
a month to a few years of completion. gested probability distributions. In general, when a group
of six to ten mercenaries of the same type is encountered
Engineer (Artillerist): Mandatory for the construction they will be led by a sergeant; larger groups will be led by a
and correct operation of siege weapons, such as the lieutenant or captain, as appropriate, and include sufficient
trebuchet or ballista. Any attempt to build or use such sergeants to keep the regular soldiers in order. There must
weapons correctly without the aid of such an engineer be an officer, such as a captain, for each body of mercenar-
will surely fail. If retained for only a few months at a time, ies that a player character wishes to retain.
d% Type 1-40 41-70 71-90 91-100
01-04 Bowman, Long 1d6 2d6 3d6 4d6
05-10 Bowman, Short 2d6 3d6 4d6 5d6
11 Bowman, Short (Mounted) 1d3 1d6 2d6 3d6
12-17 Crossbowman 2d6 3d6 4d6 5d6
18-21 Crossbowman (Mounted) 1d6 2d6 3d6 4d6
22-24 Slingman 1d3 1d6 2d6 3d6
25-35 Footman, Heavy 1d6 3d6 5d6 10d6
36-38 Footman, Heavy (Mounted) 1d3 1d6 2d6 3d6
39-45 Footman, Light 1d6 2d6 3d6 4d6
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d% Type 1-40 41-70 71-90 91-100
46-49 Footman, Light (Mounted) 1d6 2d6 3d6 4d6
50-52 Pikeman 1d6 3d6 5d6 7d6
53-57 Horseman, Heavy 1d3 1d6 2d6 3d6
58-65 Horseman, Medium 1d3 1d6 2d6 3d6
66-77 Horseman, Light 1d6 2d6 3d6 5d6
78-79 Artillerist 1234
80-81 Sapper 1d2 2d2 3d2 4d2
82 Captain 1111
83 Lieutenant 1111
84-88 Sergeant 1 1 1d2 1d3
89-90 Any Ranged as type as type as type as type
91-96 Any Foot as type as type as type as type
97-99 Any Horse as type as type as type as type
00 Any as type as type as type as type
The majority of regular men at arms are zero level charac- demanded by a captain is equal to his level multiplied
ters with 1d4+3 hit points; if more experienced soldiers by 100 gold pieces.
are desired, then the game master must decide with what
frequency they are available and what payment they re- • Crossbowman: Practiced in the use of crossbows and
quire in accordance with the campaign milieu. Similarly, willing to fight as light footmen when required. A heavy
the prospect of raising militias and levies is not addressed crossbowman will often require a light footman to shield
here, their quality depending on many factors, but in most him whilst reloading. Typical equipment includes stud-
cases being inferior to that of professional soldiery. ded armour, light crossbow, quiver with twelve light
bolts, and hand axe.
As with most standard hirelings, very few men at arms will
agree to serve for periods of less than a month and ser- • Crossbowman (Mounted): Trained to shoot and reload
geants, lieutenants and captains will never agree to serve light crossbows from horseback, mounted crossbow-
for such a limited duration. Mercenaries retained on a men are also willing to fight hand to hand when neces-
short term basis will rarely agree to perform dangerous du- sary. Typical equipment includes a light warhorse with
ties unless paid considerably more than the standard sum; gear, studded leather, light crossbow, quiver with twelve
indeed, thirty times the daily wage is typically demanded. light bolts, and light pick.
• Artillerist: Required for the operation of siege weapons • Footman, Heavy: Intended primarily for fighting and ma-
and other engines of war; in desperate circumstances, noeuvring in close order on open ground, heavy footmen
artillerists will fight in the manner of light footmen. employ the appropriate arms and armour. Typical equip-
Typical equipment includes studded armour, short ment includes scale armour, halberd, and short sword.
sword, and dagger.
• Footman, Heavy (Mounted): Familiar enough with
• Bowman, Long: Expert in the use of powerful bows, horses to ride them, but not trained to fight from horse-
long bowmen also serve as light footmen when re- back, mounted heavy footmen dismount to fight. Horses
quired. Typical equipment includes studded armour, need to be looked after during combat, which requires
long bow, quiver with twelve arrows, and hand axe. one man for every four mounts. Typical equipment in-
cludes a riding horse with gear, scale armour, halberd,
• Bowman, Short: Proficient in the use of bows, short and short sword.
bowmen can also fight as light footmen, but usually will
not. Typical equipment includes studded armour, short • Footman, Light: Accustomed to fighting in open order
bow, quiver with twelve arrows, and hand axe. and traversing broken or rough terrain, light footmen are
armed and armoured accordingly. Typical equipment in-
• Bowman (Mounted): Skilled at shooting from the saddle, cludes studded armour, large shield, spear, and hand axe.
but generally unwilling to close to melee; mounted bow-
men have a reputation for poor discipline. Typical equip- • Footman, Light (Mounted): Familiar enough with hors-
ment includes a light warhorse with gear, studded armour, es to ride them, but not trained to fight from horseback,
short bow, quiver with twelve arrows, and hand axe. mounted light footmen dismount to fight. Horses need
to be looked after during combat, which requires one
• Captain: Equivalent to a fifth to eighth level fighter, man for every four mounts. Typical equipment includes
but incapable of conventional advancement by level. A a riding horse with gear, studded armour, large shield,
captain may lead twenty men at arms and one lieuten- spear, and hand axe.
ant for every level of experience he possesses, as well as
the necessary number of sergeants; the monthly wage • Horseman, Heavy: Most effective when attacking in
very close order on open terrain, heavy horsemen are
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well armed and fearsome in combat. Typical equipment Non-Human Mercenaries: The opportunity to retain the
includes a heavy warhorse with gear, mail barding, mail services of non-human mercenaries is something that de-
armour, large shield, lance, long sword, and dagger. pends on an individual campaign milieu; however, it is typ-
ically more difficult than enlisting standard men at arms.
• Horseman, Medium: Capable of delivering a powerful Individuals of mixed ancestry, such as half elves or half
charge over open ground and in close order, well used orcs may be found amongst the ranks of either parentage.
medium horsemen can prove decisive. Typical equipment
includes a medium warhorse with gear, scale barding, In general, demi-humans will only agree to take service
scale armour, large shield, lance, broad sword, and dagger. with a champion of their race or in a cause that is directly in
their interest, with the aid of elves being the most difficult
• Horseman, Light: Swift in pursuit and quick to retreat, to obtain. As an exception, dwarf mercenaries might, for
light horsemen fight in open order and make excellent double normal pay, be successfully recruited to fight in
skirmishers. Typical equipment includes a light warhorse the causes of others.
with gear, leather barding, studded armour, small shield,
lance, and hand axe. Many humanoids, such as kobolds, goblins, orcs, hobgob-
lins, bugbears or gnolls, may take service with evil aligned
• Lieutenant: Equivalent to a second or third level fighter, characters that are powerful enough to master them or
but incapable of conventional advancement by level. A insidious enough to manipulate them. They may even
lieutenant may lead ten men at arms for every level of serve for less than half pay, but such soldiery are given to
experience he possesses, as well as the necessary num- breaches of discipline, vile behaviour, despoliation of any
ber of sergeants; in addition, he may command a num- territory they pass through and the intolerable abuse or
ber of unassigned sergeants equal to his level. When murder of any unfortunate inhabitants.
serving a captain, only the lieutenant counts against
the number of men that may be led. The monthly wage Sage: The ultimate receptacle of knowledge and lore, a
demanded by a lieutenant is equal to his level multiplied sage is a sort of mediæval research library contained in
by 100 gold pieces. one being. The sage can be summed up as a person with
a degree of knowledge on just about everything, a lot
• Pikeman: Trained to fight with long pikes and manoeu- of knowledge in a few specific fields, and authoritative
vre in close formation on flat terrain, pikemen will also knowledge in his or her special fields of study.
fight as heavy footmen. Mixed formations of more than
one hundred pikemen and heavy foot require at least In game terms, the sage would be able to converse intel-
two months of drilling to be effective. Typical equipment ligently on a wide variety of subjects but would give very
includes scale armour, pike, and short sword. good advice in his or her field of study, authoritative advice
in his or her special areas of research, and reasonable ad-
• Sapper: Necessary for the use of assault towers, the vice in one or two other fields. Keep in mind, too, that all
construction or undermining of fortifications, and other this is relative—advice from a sage should never be lightly
siege works. Sappers fight in the manner of heavy foot- ignored, no matter the subject under discussion or area of
men, but are usually lightly armoured and unwilling to study of the sage. Obviously, portraying such an individual
engage in combat. Typical equipment includes studded presents a challenge: how much does the sage know and
armour, short sword, and dagger. in what areas does he or she know it? The tables presented
here should help the GM to fully answer those questions.
• Sergeant: Equivalent to a first level fighter, but incapa-
ble of conventional advancement by level. A sergeant First, the fields of specialty must be determined. As always,
can lead up to ten men independently or in service to a random generation scores are included but the GM should
lieutenant or captain. In any given company, there must feel free to tailor a sage to campaign’s needs. Be careful
be one sergeant for every five to ten men at arms. The of meta-game questions or information. This is to say, the
monthly wage required by a sergeant is ten times that players should not be able to ask things about which the
of the troop type he leads. characters should have no knowledge, nor should the sage
divulge information which she should not possess. If laser
• Slinger: Adept in the use of the sling to disrupt and guns do not exist in your milieu, for instance, then no ques-
harass the enemy, slingers are also able fight as light tion concerning them should be answered.
footmen, though they are generally restricted to light
armour and weapons. Typical equipment includes stud- Sage Ability Table
ded armour, small shield, sling, pouch with twelve bul-
lets, and hand axe. d% Minor Fields Special Categories
in Major Field
Optional Rule: At the discretion of the game master, a 01-10 1
player character fighter of the appropriate level may serve 11-30 1 2
as a sergeant, lieutenant or captain, as might an allied non- 31-50 1 3
player character fighter or henchmen. A character of a re- 51-70 2 4
lated class, such as ranger or paladin, might also suffice if 71-90 2 2
the circumstances warrant such an allowance. 91-00 2 3
4
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