Unseen Servant (spell)

Unseen servant is a spell that conjures a magical, invisible lackey, an entity whose presence is universally ignored by most creatures except those the caster explicitly designates. It moves and acts without drawing attention, making it an ideal assistant for mundane tasks. Only creatures from another plane of existence can recognise the servant for what it is and, if desired, they can dispel the dweomer by dealing a single hit point of damage.

Unseen Servant

Range	60 ft.
Duration	2 hours +1 per level
Area of Effect	1 servant
Casting Time	1 round
Saving Throw	none
Level	mage (1st)

Most beings, however, won't acknowledge its presence — even if the servant is holding a torch or lantern that enables them to see.

The servant is capable of performing a wide range of simple labours, including but not limited to cleaning, carrying equipment, fetching items, opening doors, cooking, gathering wood or water, burying a fire, binding wounds, setting up or breaking down camp and leading an animal. While it completes these tasks proficiently, it possesses no actual skill, meaning it cannot handle delicate or complex operations such as crafting, combat or spellcasting.

When searching a backpack or saddlebag, the unseen servant possesses an instant, perfect awareness of the contents, meaning it will always retrieve an item in the shortest possible time as determined by the minimum action point cost.

Strength and Encumbrance

The servant has a limited carrying capacity of 20 lbs., meaning it cannot lift or transport a person or any significantly heavy object. However, it is strong enough to drag a creature or object weighing up to 80 lbs. at a pace of 1 combat hex per round if necessary. While not strong enough to be a primary pack animal, its ability to manipulate objects within this weight range makes it a valuable assistant.

The servant is able to shift loads carefully, making it useful for rearranging supplies, stacking small crates, propping doors open or stabilising fragile objects that might otherwise fall or tip over. It can also hold objects for extended periods, keeping items ready for the caster without fatigue. This makes it ideal for supporting archers or spellcasters, as it can carry spare missiles, hold components or manage a shield or staff when not in use.

While its limited strength prevents it from lifting a fallen ally to safety, it is capable of dragging an unconscious or wounded creature out of harm's way if they fall within the spell's range. This can be crucial in combat situations where the caster needs a distraction-free method of moving an incapacitated ally. Additionally, the servant can secure a rope to an anchor point, tighten straps, retrieve small objects from tight spaces or perform other subtle manipulations, making it an invaluable aid in exploration and utility-based tasks.

Movement

The unseen servant possesses 5 action points (AP) per round, dictating what it can accomplish, but movement itself does not consume AP. The servant can move anywhere within the spell's range instantaneously, allowing it to perform multiple tasks in different locations with exceptional speed.

For example, if a dagger were lying 35 feet away from the caster, the unseen servant could appear next to it, "draw" the weapon from the ground (1 AP), return to the caster and pass it over (1 AP), and still have enough time to move elsewhere and search a backpack (3 AP).

Combat

The unseen servant cannot fight, defend itself or block movement. If attacked, an enemy receives a +6 bonus to hit due to the servant's vulnerable nature. If present amidst a melee, its location must be specified — but other creatures can pass through its hex unimpeded. If an entity enters the servant's space, the servant is automatically relocated to the nearest empty hex without affecting the movement of others.

While fragile and non-combative, the unseen servant's ability to act unnoticed makes it an incredibly useful tool for reconnaissance, preparation and utility in the field.