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C R E D I T S
D E S I G N E R S C O V E R A R T I S T
MATTHEW SERNETT, JEFF GRUBB, VICTOR MORAY AND NYSSA BAUGHER
MIKE MCARTOR
C O V E R P H O T O G R A P H E R
D E V E L O P M E N T T E A M N. ERIC HEATH
MIKE DONAIS, STEPHEN SCHUBERT,
I N T E R I O R A R T I S T S
ROB WATKINS
STEVEN BELLEDIN, MITCH COTIE,
E D I T O R S CHRIS DIEN, WAYNE ENGLAND,
MICHELE CARTER, KIM MOHAN, JASON ENGLE, CARL FRANK, BRIAN HAGAN,
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E D I T I N G M A N A G E R JIM NELSON, WILLIAM O’CONNOR,
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ERIC POLAK, WAYNE REYNOLDS, RON SPEARS,
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CHRISTOPHER PERKINS
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JESSE DECKER
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S E N I O R A R T D I R E C T O R R P G S P E C I A L I S T
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A R T D I R E C T O R D & D P R O D U C T I O N M A N A G E R S
STACY LONGSTREET JOSH FISCHER, RANDALL CREWS
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Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Chapter 2: Spell Lists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245
Chapter 1: Spell Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Appendix: Domain Spells . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 271
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their clerics. You can assign the domains to deities as you see
Introduction fi t, or leave the domains as options for generalist clerics who
Pockets full of bat guano, incomprehensible speech, and don’t devote themselves to a particular deity.
twisted hands making bizarre gestures—it sounds crazy, but
in the DUNGEONS & DRAGONS game, these are the earmarks of
INTRODUCING SPELLS
power, for they are the signs of spellcasting. Spells and spell-
The simplest way to introduce the spells in this book to your
casters form a cornerstone of fantasy, and Spell Compendium
character or your campaign is to have a character choose them
builds on that cornerstone by presenting over a thousand
and cast them in play. You can assume that spellcasters always
spells in one place.
possessed the ability to cast the spells but they simply hadn’t
This introduction describes the features of this book and
been cast in the presence of the PCs before. Alternatively,
how to use them. After reading it, open this book to any page;
spells might be discovered in lost books of lore or newly cre-
you’ll fi nd something magical on every one.
ated by a PC or NPC. Wands, scrolls, and other magic items
also present great ways to introduce the spells you want your
character to cast or you want to see cast by your players’ PCs.
USING THIS BOOK Whichever way you choose to introduce Spell Compendium
This book puts over a thousand spells at your fi ngertips. That spells, don’t hesitate or wait for the perfect moment; the best
fact might be a little intimidating, but Spell Compendium is way to get the most from this or any rules supplement is to
easy to use. It works just like Chapter 11: Spells in the Player’s put it into play right away.
Handbook. When selecting spells for your character, simply
open and place Spell Compendium next to your Player’s Handbook
OTHER SPELLCASTING CLASSES
and use both books’ spell lists for your character’s class to make
Spell Compendium deals exclusively with spells used by the
your spell selections. Use the same spellcasting rules presented
classes and prestige classes introduced in the Player’s Handbook
in the Player’s Handbook when casting spells from Spell Com-
and Dungeon Master’s Guide, but even if you’re playing a different
pendium, and look to Chapter 10 of the Player’s Handbook for
spellcasting class, you can still use this book. The advice below
explanations of elements of the spell’s descriptions.
should help you decide how to adopt spells for your character.
Spell Compendium presents spells slightly differently from
If the spellcasting class or prestige class you’re playing isn’t
the Player’s Handbook format.
mentioned here, fi nd a similar class and follow its advice. Also,
Descriptive Passages: The fi rst thing you’re likely to note
many new classes and prestige classes reference the spell lists
is a descriptive passage in italics. This serves much the same
of existing classes. If your spellcaster uses the spell list of a
purpose as the italicized descriptions of monsters in the Monster
character class mentioned in Chapter 2, your character gains
Manual: It lets you know what the spell looks like, sounds like,
access to all the spells presented for that class.
or feels like to cast. The text in this section presents the spell
When deciding if other classes should have spells added to
from the spellcaster’s view and describes what its typically like
their spell lists, consider the advice below.
to cast the spell. The descriptive passages shouldn’t be consid-
Demonologist (Book of Vile Darkness): The demonologist’s
ered to be binding rules. A grand gesture indicated by a spell’s
spell list is intentionally narrow. Carefully consider the conse-
descriptive passage is unnecessary if you use the Still Spell feat
quences of expanding the list. If you chose to expand the spell
to cast it, and even though a descriptive passage describes you
list, the spells you select should emphasize the demonologist’s
casting a spell on another creature, it might be possible to cast
focus on demons and demonic abilities.
the spell on yourself, depending on the spell’s target entry and
Disciple of Thrym (Frostburn): The disciple of Thrym’s
the rules for spellcasting in the Player’s Handbook.
spell list is intentionally narrow. Carefully consider the con-
References to Other Books: When Spell Compendium
sequences of expanding the list. If you choose to add spells
mentions a spell, monster, or some other rule element from
to the disciple of Thrym’s spell list, add cold spells.
one of the three core rulebooks, that mention is frequently
Fatemaker (Planar Handbook): The fatemaker’s spell list is
accompanied by an abbreviation (PH, DMG, MM) and a page
intentionally narrow. Carefully consider the consequences
number in parentheses, so you can fi nd the necessary infor-
of expanding the list. If you choose to expand the spell list,
mation quickly. On occasion, a spell in this book mentions
the spells you add should focus on personal empowerment as
or makes use of material from a D&D supplement, such as
opposed to defense or smiting foes from afar.
Complete Arcane or Planar Handbook. Those mentions are
Healer (Miniatures Handbook): Add spells concerned with
accompanied by parenthetical cross-references as well.
healing, providing protections, removing affliction, and
Deities for Domains: The domains presented in this book
providing for needs. In particular, add higher-level versions
do not include lists of deities that provide these domains to
of spells the healer can already cast, such as mass restoration.
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INTRODUCTION
Maho-Tsukai (Oriental Adventures): The maho-tsukai’s and Monster Manual. Other books might increase your
spell list is intentionally narrow. Carefully consider the enjoyment of this product, most notably Complete Arcane and
consequences of expanding the list. When adding spells to Complete Divine, but they are not strictly necessary.
the maho-tsukai’s spell list, add mainly spells with the evil
descriptor.
SWIFT AND IMMEDIATE ACTIONS
Mortal Hunter (Book of Vile Darkness): The mortal
Some spells in this book have a casting time of “1 swift action”
hunters’s spell list is intentionally narrow. Carefully consider
or “1 immediate action.” These action types, not described in
the consequences of expanding the list. Examine the assassin,
the core rulebooks, are defi ned and explained below.
blackguard, and ranger spells in this book for likely additions
Swift Action: A swift action consumes a very small
to the mortal hunter’s spell list.
amount of time, but represents a larger expenditure of effort
Prime Underdark Guide (Underdark): The prime Under-
and energy than a free action. You can perform one swift
dark guide’s spell list is intentionally narrow. Carefully
action per turn without affecting your ability to perform
consider the consequences of expanding the list. When
other actions. In that regard, a swift action is like a free
adding to the spell list, look for spells that emphasize survival
action. However, you can perform only a single swift action
and exploration.
per turn, regardless of what other actions you take. You can
Spellthief (Complete Adventurer): The spellthief can learn
take a swift action any time you would normally be allowed
sorcerer/wizard spells from several specifi c schools. Thus,
to take a free action.
spells in this book from those schools are available to a
Casting a quickened spell is a swift action (instead of a free
spellthief to learn.
action, as stated in the Quicken Spell feat description in the
Shaman (Oriental Adventures): Shamans have a spell list
Player’s Handbook).
that is a blend of druid and cleric, but they should not get
Casting a spell with a casting time of 1 swift action does
all the spells clerics and druids do. Examine the spell lists of
not provoke attacks of opportunity.
both those classes for good choices. Also, consider using the
Immediate Action: Much like a swift action, an imme-
cleric domains presented in this book as shaman domains.
diate action consumes a very small amount of time, but
Shugenja (Complete Divine): Add spells with strong
represents a larger expenditure of effort and energy than a
elemental or weather themes. The druid spell list is a good
free action. However, unlike a swift action, an immediate
place to look.
action can be performed at any time—even if it’s not your
Sohei (Oriental Adventures): The sohei spell list is inten-
turn. Casting feather fall is an immediate action (instead of
tionally narrow. Carefully consider the consequences of
a free action, as stated in the spell description in the Player’s
expanding the list. If you choose to do so, add spells that
Handbook), since the spell can be cast at any time.
deal with personal protection and martial ability.
Using an immediate action on your turn is the same as
Warmage (Miniatures Handbook): Expanding the warmage
using a swift action, and counts as your swift action for
spell list isn’t recommended. The warmage has a limited list
that turn. You cannot use another immediate action or a
of spells to balance its power and adding spells might tip that
swift action until after your next turn if you have used an
balance. If you’d like to add to the list anyway, try replacing
immediate action when it is not currently your turn. You
access to spells rather than simply giving the warmage a wider
also cannot use an immediate action if you are currently
range of spells to choose from. Of course, when a warmage
fl at-footed.
gains the advanced learning class feature, the evocation spells
Magic Items: Activating a spell completion item, activat-
in this book offer many options.
ing a spell trigger item, or drinking a potion is a standard
Wu Jen (Complete Arcane): Add spells with element (except
action even if the spell from which the scroll, potion, or
air), wood, and metal themes.
item is made can be cast as a swift action. In other words, it
takes a standard action to drink a potion of quick march(page
WHAT YOU NEED TO PLAY 164), even though casting the spell itself requires only a
Spell Compendium makes use of the information in the three swift action.
D&D core books—Player’s Handbook, Dungeon Master’s Guide,
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SOURCES vised for this book, you should strongly consider updating your
This book includes spells from many sources, including Dragon character or campaign to the new version. The simplest way to
magazine, web articles previously published on the Wizards of do this is simply offer a “mulligan” to any character who needs
the Coast website, and supplements such as Complete Arcane tweaking. It’s pretty easy to note that a spell has a different dura-
and Manual of the Planes. Most of the spells are presented tion or that another class can now cast the spell.
with little change, but some material has been revised to v.3.5 Most of the changes we made to previously published mate-
based on feedback from thousands of D&D players comparing rial we made to create an improved version of that material—to
and debating the strengths and weaknesses of spells at gaming help out spells that were formerly suboptimal choices, to adjust
conventions, on message boards, on email lists, and over the spells that were simply too good, or take whatever steps the
counters of their friendly local gaming stores. We hope you like D&D 3.5 revision made necessary. Of course, if you’re play-
the changes we made to some of these spells. ing with older material and it’s working fine in your game, you
If you have been playing with a spell we’ve picked up and re- shouldn’t feel compelled to change. It’s your game, after all.
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INTRODUCTION
he spells herein are presented in alphabetical order Caligarde’s claw force claw
(with the exception of those whose names begin chamber ethereal chamber
with “greater,” “lesser,” “mass,” “superior,” “swift,” chameleon camoufl age
or “fi nal”; see Order of Presentation, PH 181). For claws of the beast claws of the bear
explanation of spell terminology, see Chapter 10 climb climb walls
of the Player’s Handbook. curse of petty failing curse of ill fortune
curse of petty failing, legion’s mass curse of ill fortune
Darsson’s potion quick potion
deafening breath i ncorporated into
RENAMED SPELLS
breath weapon
The following spells were renamed before their inclusion
admixture
in this book. If you look for a particular spell in this chapter
Dhulark’s glassstrike glass strike
and don’t fi nd it, check this list to see if the spell has a new
Eilistraee’s grace grace
name.
Elminster’s effulgent epuration effulgent epuration
Elminster’s evasion instant refuge
Previous Name Present Name
favor of Ilmater favor of the martyr
Aganazzar’s scorcher scorch
force ram battering ram
air bubble deep breath
force whip sonic whip
Alamanther’s return replicate casting
frost fi ngers frost breath
analyze opponent know opponent
fugue of Tvash-Prull fugue
assay resistance assay spell resistance
gate seal seal portal
Auril’s fl owers ice fl owers
Ghorus Toth’s metal melt metal melt
Azuth’s exalted triad triadspell
great shout i ncorporated
Azuth’s spell shield mass spell resistance
into greater shout
Balagarn’s iron horn ironthunder horn
green oath plant body
bane bow foebane
Grimwald’s greymantle graymantle
Barlen’s crabwalk crabwalk
guided arrow guided shot
Bigby’s slapping hand slapping hand
hand of Torm hand of the faithful
bridge of sound dark way
harmony inspirational boost
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Horizikaul’s boom sonic blast Otiluke’s dispelling screen dispelling screen
Horizikaul’s cough sonic snap Otiluke’s greater dispelling screen greater dispelling screen
Horizikaul’s versatile vibration sonic rumble Presper’s moonbow moonbow
Igedrazaar’s miasma malevolent miasma Rary’s interplanar telepathic bond interplanar telepathic bond
improved alarm greater alarm recall spirit revenance
ironguard, greater ironguard remedy moderate wounds vigor
Kaupaer’s skittish nerves nerveskitter righteous fury T he version of this spell
Kelemvor’s grace life’s grace from the Minatures
Khelben’s suspended silence suspended silence Handbook has been
Laeral’s cutting hand cutting hand renamed rhino’s rush
Laogzed’s breath nauseating breath rogue wave tidal surge
Leomund’s hidden lodge hidden lodge Shelgarn’s persistent blade persistent blade
manifest, mass mass make manifest Simbul’s skeletal deliquescence corporeal instability
Mestil’s acid breath acid breath Simbul’s spell sequencer spell matrix
Mestil’s acid sheath acid sheath Simbul’s spell trigger greater spell matrix
minor refl ection ray defl ection Simbul’s spell matrix lesser spell matrix
minor servitor awaken construct Simbul’s synostodweomer synostodweomer
monstrous regeneration greater vigor Snilloc’s snowball swarm snowball swarm
Mordenkainen’s buzzing bee buzzing bee teleport, mass incorporated into teleport
Mordenkainen’s force missiles force missiles Tenser’s fl oating disk, greater greater fl oating disk
Mystra’s miasma magic miasma Tirumel’s energy spheres energy spheres
Nchaser’s glowing orb glowing orb Tvash-Prull’s bonefi ddle bonefi ddle
Nybor’s gentle reminder rebuke undeniable gravity earthbind
Nybor’s mild admonishment greater rebuke Vaeraun’s nightshield nightshield
Nybor’s stern reproof rebuke, fi nal Zajimarn’s avalanche obedient avalanche
Nybor’s wrathful castigation wrathful castigation Zajimarn’s ice claw prison ice claw
SPELL DESCRIPTIONS
weapon cannot be detected with even As you complete the spell’s intricate gestures,
ABSORB WEAPON
a careful search, although detect magic you detect a slight buzz at the edge of your
Transmutation
reveals the presence of a magical aura. hearing. Your body feels warmer, and a
Level: Assassin 2
The only evidence of its presence is feeling of security fi lls you.
Components: V, S
a faint blotch on your skin shaped
Casting Time: 1 standard action
vaguely like the weapon. Spells and spell-like effects that target
Range: Touch
When you touch the spot (an action you are absorbed, their energy stored
Effect: One touched weapon not in
equivalent to drawing a weapon), or to power spells of your own. Absorption
another creature’s possession
when the spell duration expires, the absorbs only ranged spells that have
Duration: 1 hour/level (D)
weapon appears in your hand and you as a target. Touch spells, effect
Saving Throw: Will negates (object);
the spell ends. If you attack with the spells, and area spells that affect you
see text
weapon in the same round that you cannot be absorbed.
Spell Resistance: Yes (object)
retrieve it from its hiding place, you Once the spell is cast, you can absorb
can attempt a Bluff check to feint in 1d4+6 spell levels (rolled secretly by
The weapon you hold in your hand begins
combat as a free action, and you gain the DM). The level of each spell you
to fade from existence as you complete the
a +4 bonus on the Bluff check. An absorb is subtracted from the total. If a
spell. With the last words of the spell it
intelligent magic weapon gets a saving spell is only partially absorbed (because
disappears completely. At the same moment,
throw against this spell, but other its level exceeds the number of levels
a weapon-shaped red blotch appears on
weapons do not. remaining to be absorbed), divide the
your arm.
number of spell levels left unabsorbed
by the original spell level. For spells
You can harmlessly absorb a weapon ABSORPTION
that deal damage, use the result to
you are touching (even a poisoned Abjuration
determine what fraction of the damage
one) into your arm, as long as it is not Level: Sorcerer/wizard 9
you take. For spells that create effects,
in another creature’s possession. The Components: V, S
use the result as a percentage chance
weapon must be a light weapon for Casting Time: 1 standard action
to be affected.
you at the time you cast the spell. The Range: Personal
For example, you have three spell
absorbed weapon cannot be felt under Target: You
levels of absorption remaining and are
the skin and doesn’t restrict your range Duration: Until expended or 10
struck by dominate person cast as a 5th-
of motion in any way. An absorbed minutes/level
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SPELL
DESCRIPTIONS
level spell. Absorption absorbs three manages to gain control over them. Casting Time: 1 standard action
levels of the spell, resulting in a 40% You do not need to concentrate to Range: Personal
chance (2/5) that you will be affected maintain control over the demons. You Target: You
normally. If affected, any saving throw can dismiss them singly or in groups Duration: 1 round/level (D)
the spell allows you still applies. Like- at any time.
wise, if you’re struck by disintegrate cast You crush the fi re ants between your fi ngers
as a 6th-level spell with four levels of and rub the smashed mixture over your
ACCELERATED
absorption remaining, two levels of the exposed fl esh. The smashed ants liquefy,
spell remain, and you take only 33% MOVEMENT and the liquid covers your body in a thick,
(1/3) of the damage you would normally Transmutation translucent sheath.
take from the spell. Level: Bard 1, ranger 1, sorcerer/
You can use captured spell energy wizard 1 You enclose yourself in a fl uid sheath
to cast any spell you know or have Components: S, M of acid that does not harm you. You can
prepared, but spells so cast don’t disap- Casting Time: 1 swift action breathe normally and cast spells while
pear from your list of prepared spells Range: Personal the acid sheath is present. Any creature
or count against the number of spells Target: You striking you deals normal damage, but
you can normally cast per day (so you Duration: 1 round/level (D) at the same time the attacker takes 2
so must keep a running total of spell points of acid damage per caster level
levels absorbed and used). The levels An azure glow surrounds you as you com- (maximum 30 points). Reach weapons,
of spell energy you have stored must plete the motions that unleash the spell. You such as longspears, do not endanger
be equal to or greater than the level of immediately feel lighter of foot. their users in this way. The acid sheath
the spell you want to cast, and you must does not protect you against other
have at hand (and expend) any material While this spell is in effect, you can attack forms, such as fi re.
components required for the spell. move at your normal speed when using If you are in a grapple, other crea-
Balance, Climb, Hide, Move Silently, tures in the grapple takes acid damage
and Tumble without taking any penalty once per round at the beginning of
ABYSSAL ARMY
on your check. This spell does not their turn.
Conjuration (Summoning)
affect the penalty for using these skills Any spell you cast with the acid de-
[Chaotic, Evil]
while running or charging. scriptor while the sheath surrounds
Level: Cleric 9, sorcerer/wizard 9
Material Component: A dead cock- you deals an extra 1 point of damage
Components: V, S
roach. per die.
Casting Time: 10 minutes
Material Component: A handful of fi re
Range: Medium (100 ft. + 10 ft./level)
ants (alive or dead).
Effect: Two or more summoned ACID BREATH
Focus: A glass sculpture of a human-
creatures, no two of which are Conjuration (Creation) [Acid]
oid (worth 50 gp).
more than 30 ft. apart Level: Sorcerer/wizard 3
Duration: 10 minutes/level (D) Components: V, S, M
Saving Throw: None Casting Time: 1 standard action ACID STORM
Spell Resistance: No Range: 15 ft. Conjuration (Creation) [Acid]
Area: Cone-shaped burst Level: Sorcerer/wizard 6
You complete the spell and a hot fog rises Duration: Instantaneous Components: V, S, M
from the ground, coiling round you. Step- Saving Throw: Refl ex half Casting Time: 1 standard action
ping out of the billowing steam comes a Spell Resistance: Yes Range: Medium (100 ft. + 10 ft./level)
handful of squat, blubbery demons. Other, Area: Cylinder (20-ft. radius,
greater silhouettes loom behind them, You pop the fi re ants into your mouth and 20 ft. high)
answering your call. exhale quickly. The ants distill into drops of Duration: Instantaneous
pure acid in midair, spattering against your Saving Throw: Refl ex half
This spell summons a pack of demons foes and leaving smoking holes. Spell Resistance: No
from the Infi nite Layers of the Abyss
to serve you. You breathe forth a cone of acidic A dark green cloud whirls into being before
When the spell is complete, 2d4 droplets. The cone deals 1d6 points of unleashing a shower of foul-smelling,
dretches (MM 42) appear. Ten minutes acid damage per caster level (maximum yellow-green rain.
later, 1d4 babau demons (MM 40) appear. 10d6).
Ten minutes after that, one vrock demon Material Component: A handful of fi re Acid rain deals 1d6 points of acid
(MM 48) appears. Each creature has ants (alive or dead). damage per caster level (maximum
maximum hit points per Hit Die. Once 15d6) to each creature in the area.
these creatures appear, they serve you for Material Component: A fl ask of acid
ACID SHEATH
the duration of the spell. (10 gp).
Conjuration (Creation) [Acid]
The demons obey you explicitly and
Level: Sorcerer/wizard 5
never attack you, even if someone else
Components: V, S, M, F
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DESCRIPTIONS
When you cast this spell, you increase The transmuted creatures can breathe
AID, MASS
your ability to concentrate on a spell air freely. Divide the duration evenly
Enchantment (Compulsion)
you have already cast. You can cast this among all the creatures you touch. This
[Mind-Affecting]
spell while maintaining concentration spell does not make creatures unable to
Level: Cleric 3
on another spell. Aiming at the target breathe water.
Range: Close (25 ft. + 5 ft./2 levels)
gives you a +10 circumstance bonus Arcane Material Component: A short
Targets: One or more creatures,
on Concentration checks you make to reed or piece of straw.
no two of which are more than
maintain concentration on the other
30 ft. apart
spell, and its effect lasts as long as you
ALARM, GREATER
concentrate on the other spell (to a
You hold your holy symbol aloft and cast the Abjuration
maximum of 20 minutes).
spell. A silvery radiance dances from your Level: Bard 2, sorcerer/wizard 2
hands, leaping over all the nearby party Components: V, S, F
members and strengthening them. AIR BREATHING Duration: 4 hours/level (D)
Transmutation
This spell functions like aid (PH 196), Level: Cleric 3, druid 3, sorcerer/ Uttering a low chant, you ring a crystal
except that it affects multiple subjects wizard 3 bell with the drumming of your fi ngernails,
at a distance and each subject gains tem- Components: S, M/DF bringing into being an invisible warded
porary hit points equal to 1d8 + caster Casting Time: 1 standard action area.
level (to a maximum of 1d8+15). Range: Touch
Target: Living creatures touched This spell functions like alarm (PH
Duration: 2 hours/level; see text 197), and in addition the spell works on
AIMING AT THE TARGET
Saving Throw: Will negates creatures traveling through the area on
Abjuration
( harmless) coterminous or coexistent planes (DMG
Level: Sorcerer/wizard 2
Spell Resistance: Yes ( harmless) 150), such the Ethereal Plane and the
Components: S
Plane of Shadow.
Casting Time: 1 immediate action
Tiny bubbles form on your hands as you Focus: A bell made of carved crystal,
Range: Personal
complete the spell. As you touch each subject, worth at least 100 gp.
Target: You
its chest heaves and shudders, then begins to
Duration: Concentration, up to 20
rhythmically expand and contract.
minutes; see text
As you intone the
words of power to
release this spell,
you feel far more
focused on the
spell on which
you have been
concentrating.
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You hold your holy symbol high and speak ates a perfect duplicate of the original.
ALIGN FANG
old words of power. Your party’s weapons The spell copies only nonmagical text,
Transmutation [see text]
take on a pale blue radiance. not illustrations or magical writings
Level: Druid 2, ranger 2
(such as the text of a spellbook, a spell
Components: V, S, DF
This spell functions like align weapon scroll, or a sepia snake sigil). If the target
Casting Time: 1 standard action
(PH 197), except that it affects multiple contains normal and magical writing
Range: Touch
weapons or projectiles at a distance. (such as a letter with explosive runes),
Target: Living creature touched
only the normal text is copied, leaving
Duration: 1 minute/level
blank space in the copied text where
Saving Throw: Will negates ALLEGRO
the magical writing would be expected.
( harmless) Transmutation
Likewise, if the target contains text and
Spell Resistance: Yes ( harmless) Level: Bard 3
illustration, only the text is copied.
Components: V, S, M
The spell triggers (but does not copy)
You kneel beside your animal companion Casting Time: 1 swift action
writing-based magic traps in the mate-
and press a sprig of mistletoe against its fore- Range: 20 ft.
rial being copied.
head, calling upon the power of nature. Area: 20-ft.-radius burst centered on
Blank paper, parchment, or a book
you
must be provided for the spell to write
Align fang makes a creature’s natural Duration: 1 minute/level (D)
upon. If the target has multiple pages,
weapons good-, evil-, lawful-, or cha- Saving Throw: Fortitude negates
the spell automatically turns to the
otic-aligned, as you choose. A natural ( harmless)
next blank page whenever necessary.
weapon that is aligned can overcome Spell Resistance: Yes ( harmless)
If more pages in the target exist than
the damage reduction of certain crea-
blank pages are available, the spell
tures, usually outsiders of the opposite With a quick wiggle of your fi ngers and a
copies the original until it runs out of
alignment. This spell has no effect on a few arcane words, you release the feather in
blank pages. At any time during the
natural weapon that is already treated your hand to complete the spell. Suddenly,
spell’s duration you can redirect the
as being aligned, such as the claw or translucent blue motes burst outward from
magic to copy from another target, copy
bite attack of most demons. you and collect on yourself and your nearby
onto a different blank source, or resume
You can’t cast this spell on a manu- allies before fading away.
a duplication that was interrupted by a
factured weapon, such as a sword.
shortfall of blank pages.
When you cast this spell to make a Each creature within the spell’s area
The spell does not translate the copied
natural weapon good-, evil-, lawful-, gains a 30-foot enhancement bonus
writing. If you do not understand the
or chaotic-aligned, align fang is a good, to its land speed, up to a maximum
original, you have no additional ability
evil, lawful, or chaotic spell, respec- of double the creature’s land speed.
to understand the copy.
tively. Affected creatures retain these effects
for the duration of the spell, even if
they leave the original area. AMORPHOUS FORM
ALIGN FANG, MASS
Material Component: A tail feather Transmutation
Transmutation [see text]
from a bird of prey. Level: Assassin 3, sorcerer/wizard 3
Level: Druid 3, ranger 3
Components: S, M
Range: Close (25 ft. + 5 ft./2 levels)
Casting Time: 1 standard action
Targets: One creature/level, no two AMANUENSIS
Range: Touch
of which are more than 30 ft. apart Transmutation
Target: Willing corporeal creature
Level: Cleric 0, sorcerer/wizard 0
touched
You hold a sprig of mistletoe aloft and Components: V, S
Duration: 1 minute/level (D)
invoke the powers of nature. Your animal Casting Time: 1 standard action
Saving Throw: Will negates
allies glow pale blue at their muzzles and Range: Close (25 ft. + 5 ft./2 levels)
( harmless)
paws. Target: Object or objects with
Spell Resistance: Yes ( harmless)
writing
This spell functions like align fang, Duration: 10 minutes/level
You dust your ally with gelatin and silently
except that it affects multiple allies at Saving Throw: Will negates (object)
evoke the spell. Immediately her bones begin
a distance. Spell Resistance: Yes (object)
to soften and she and her belongings slump,
becoming malleable ooze.
You point at the writing and then move
ALIGN WEAPON, MASS
your hand as though holding a stylus or
Transmutation [see text] The subject and all its gear become
quill. As you intone the spell, the script
Level: Cleric 3 amorphous and oozelike. This new
appears on a sheet of paper close at hand.
Range: Close (25 ft. + 5 ft./2 levels) form is boneless and fl uid, enabling the
Targets: One weapon/level, no two subject to pass through holes or narrow
You cause writing from one source
of which are more than 30 ft. apart openings as small as 2 inches in diam-
(such as a book) to be copied into a
eter. While amorphous, the subject is
book, paper, or parchment. This spell
immune to poison, polymorphing, and
copies 250 words per minute and cre-
stunning, it cannot be fl anked, and it is
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