First-Level Spells
Copy (Evocation)
Range: Special
Components: V, S, M
Duration: Instantaneous
Casting Time: 1 round
Area of Effect: One object
Saving Throw: Special
Copy enables the caster to make a perfect copy of a map, letter, or any other written or drawn document. The caster must have a blank parchment or a book with blank pages of sufficient size to hold the copy. The caster holds the blank object over the object to be copied, then casts the spell; the copy immediately appears on the formerly blank object. The copy is permanent and is a perfect duplicate of the original.
Copy can also be used to copy spells from a new spell book into the caster's spell book, assuming the caster's spell book is of sufficient size to contain the new spells. The caster must first roll to see if he can learn the new spells; if so, he can cast copy to instantly copy them into his spell book.
The material components for this spell are a piece of blank parchment (or a book with blank pages, as described above), and a drop of black ink
Chromatic Orb (Alteration, Evocation)
Range: 0
Components: V, S, M
Duration: Special
Casting Time: 1
Area of Effect: One creature
Saving Throw: Neg.
This spell causes a 4-inch-diameter sphere to appear in the caster's hand. Within the limits described below, the sphere can appear in a variety of colors; each color indicates a different special power. The caster can hurl the sphere at an opponent up to 30 yards away, providing there are no barriers between the caster and the target. If the target is no more than 10 yards away, the caster's to hit roll is made with a +3 bonus. If the target is 10-20 yards away, the caster's roll is made with a +2 bonus. If the target is 20-30 yards away, the caster's roll is made with a +1 bonus.
If the chromatic orb misses its target, it dissipates without effect. If the target creature makes a successful saving throw, the chromatic orb is also ineffective. Otherwise, the color of the orb determines the amount of damage inflicted and its special power, as summarized on Table 16; details about the special powers are listed below. The caster can create a single orb of any color listed for his level or lower; for instance, a 3rd-level wizard can create an orange, red, or white orb. The material component for this spell is a gem of the appropriate hue or any diamond. The gem must have a value of at least 50 gp.
Light from the orb causes the victim to become surrounded by light to a radius of 20 feet, as if affected by a light spell. The effect lasts for 1 round, during which time the victim makes his attack rolls and saving throws at a -4 penalty, and his AC is penalized by 4.
Heat from the orb is intense enough to melt 1 cubic yard of ice. The victim suffers a loss of 1 point of Strength and 1 point of Dexterity (or for victims without these attributes, -1 to hit and a penalty of 1 to AC) for 1 round.
Fire from the orb ignites all combustible materials within 3 feet of the victim.
Blindness from the orb causes the victim to become blind as per the spell. The effect lasts for 1 round/level of the caster.
Stinking cloud from the orb surrounds the victim in a 5-foot-radius noxious cloud. The victim must save vs. poison or will be reeling and unable to attack until he leaves the area of the vapors. Magnetism from the orb has an effect only if the victim is wearing armor made from iron. The iron armor becomes magically magnetized for 3-12 (3d4) rounds. Other iron objects within 3 feet of the caster will stick tight to the magnetized armor; only dispel magic or a similar spell can release the stuck items. At the end of the spell's duration, the stuck items are released.
Paralysis from the orb causes the victim to become paralyzed for 6-20 (2d8 + 4) rounds; a successful saving throw vs. paralyzation halves the number of rounds.
Petrification from the orb turns the victim to stone. If the victim successfully saves vs. petrification, he avoids turning to stone and instead is slowed (as per the spell) for 2-8 (2d4) rounds. Death from the orb causes the victim to die. If the victim successfully saves. vs death magic, he avoids death and instead is paralyzed for 2-5 (1d4 +1) rounds.
Table 16: Chromatic Orb Effects
|
Level of |
Color of Orb |
Hit Points |
Special |
|
Caster |
Generated |
of Damage |
Power |
|
1st |
White |
1-4 |
Light |
|
2nd |
Red |
1-6 |
Heat |
|
3rd |
Orange |
1-8 |
Fire |
|
4th |
Yellow |
1-10 |
Blindness |
|
5th |
Green |
1-12 |
Stinking Cloud |
|
6th |
Turquoise |
2-8 |
Magnetism |
|
7th |
Blue |
2-16 |
Paralysis |
|
8th |
Violet |
slow |
Petrification |
|
9th |
Black |
paralysis |
Death |
Corpse Visage (Illusion, Necromancy)
Range: Touch
Components: V, S, M
Duration: 1 round/level
Casting Time: 1 round
Area of Effect: Creature touched
Saving Throw: Neg
This spell transforms the caster's face or the face of any creature touched by the caster into the horrifying visage of a rotting corpse. The effect of this illusion is so startling that when it is viewed by opponents, the wizard's party adds a modifier of +2 to their surprise roll. Creatures with low Intelligence or higher (Intelligence of 5 or greater) and with 1 Hit Die or less (or who are 1st level or lower) must make a successful saving throw when first viewing corpse visage or flee in terror for 1-4 rounds.
Corpse visage does not distinguish between friend and foe, and all who view it are subject to its effects. If the spell is cast upon an unwilling victim, the victim is allowed a saving throw to avoid the effect.
The material component is a rag or piece of cloth taken from a corpse. The cloth must be prepared by dotting it with paints of assorted colors.
Detect Disease (Divination)
Range: 10 yards
Components: V, S, M
Duration: 1 round/level
Casting Time: 1
Area of Effect: 1 creature or object
Saving Throw: None
Detect disease reveals to the wizard whether a subject creature or object carries a disease, whether normal or magical. Additionally, there is a 10 percent chance per level of the caster that he is able to identify the exact type of disease.
The material component for this spell is a twig or small branch from any tree
Divining Rod (Divination, Enchantment)
Range: 60 yards
Components: V, S, M
Duration: 1 round/level
Casting Time: 1 round
Area of Effect: Special
Saving Throw: None
This spell enables the caster to enchant the branch of a ginkgo or fruit tree to locate a common item that is hidden from view. Unlike locate object, the caster does not need to have a specific mental image of a particular item; rather, he only needs to state the name of the general type of item he wishes to locate, such as buried treasure, edible plants, or fresh water. However, divining rod will not locate invisible or magical items, nor will it locate items protected by obscure item or a similar spell.
Once the branch is enchanted, the caster holds the branch with both hands. If the desired item is within the range of the spell, the enchanted branch points in the direction of the item and gently pulls the caster along. The spell is not blocked by lead or any other substance. However, if an impenetrable obstacle is reached, such as the ground or a wall, the branch presses against it and stops. If there is no item matching the description within the spell range, the branch does not react, although the caster can move about and continue to search.
The material component for this spell is the branch from a ginkgo tree or a fruit tree, such as peach, apple, or lemon. The branch must be shaped like the letter Y, so that the caster can grasp a fork of the branch in each hand.
Protection from Hunger and Thirst (Abjuration)
Range: Touch
Components: S, M
Duration: 1 day/level
Casting Time: 1
Area of Effect: One creature
Saving Throw: None
When protection from hunger and thirst is cast, the recipient requires no food, water, or nourishment of any kind for the duration of the spell. The recipient can be the caster or anyone he touches. Each day the caster (or the subject of the caster's choice) is under the effect of the spell, he is fully nourished as if he had eaten and drunk normally. At the end of the spell's duration, the subject is no more hungry or thirsty than he was when the spell was originally cast.
The material components for this spell are a small piece of dried meat and a cup of water.