Shadow Polymorph (Apath)

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Shadow Polymorph

Illusion (shadow)
Level: medium 4, mesmerist 4, psychic 4, shaman 4, sorcerer/wizard 4
Components: V, S
Cast Time: 1 standard action
Range: willing creature touched
Duration: 1 minute/level
Saving Throw: Will disbelief (if interacted with), see text
Spell Resistance: no
Publisher: Trailseeker magazine.

This is like polymorph or object shape I, except you use material from the Plane of Shadow to transform a creature touched into a quasi-real shape. Any creature that interacts with the shadow polymorphed creature can make a Will save to recognize its true nature. A creature that succeeds on its save sees the shadow polymorph as transparent images superimposed on the true form. Objects automatically succeed on their Will saves against this spell.

Against a creature that recognizes the illusion, physical damage and the damage of any power gained from the shadow polymorph is only 20% of normal, and all special abilities that do not deal lethal damage are only 20% likely to work. (Roll for each use and each affected character separately.)

Regardless of the result of the save to disbelieve, a creature affected by an ability gained from this spell is also allowed any save that the attack being simulated allows. The target never gains armor or natural armor from the spell.

The target of the spell must be willing and make himself believe in it for the spell to work, and gains all the benefits and limitations of the new form except as outlined above.

Shadow Polymorph, Greater

Illusion (shadow); mesmerist 6, psychic 6, shaman 6, sorcerer/wizard 6

This spell functions like shadow polymorph, except that it duplicates greater polymorph or object shape III. Illusory attacks deal 50% damage to nonbelievers and non-damaging effects are 50% likely to work against nonbelievers.

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