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Tao alexis: /* Detection */

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Detection

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 == Detection ==
 The spells [[True Seeing (spell)|true seeing]] and [[Penetrate Disguise (spell)|penetrate disguise]] reveal the nature of the dweomer.
 See [[Alter Self (spell)]]
 [[Category: Bardic Spells]][[Category: Illusionary Spells]][[Category: Don't Review until 2023]]

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-'''Change self''' creates an [[Illusion|illusion]], adjusting the appearance of the caster.  This allows a change to his or her apparent physical features, sex and size.  Even the appearance of the caster’s [[Clothing|clothing]] or carried equipment may be adjusted.  The caster must appear as a humanoid, but the spell allows an augmentation of the character's apparent beauty and wealth, even the tone of the caster's voice.  The spell can't be used to change other recipients.
+'''Change self''' is a spell that creates an [[Illusion|illusion]], adjusting the appearance of the caster.  This allows a change to his or her apparent physical features, sex and size.  Even the appearance of the caster’s [[Clothing|clothing]] or carried equipment may be adjusted.  The caster must appear as a humanoid, but the spell allows an augmentation of the character's apparent beauty and wealth, even the tone of the caster's voice.  The spell can't be used to change other recipients.
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-'''Change self''' alters the appearance of the caster, enabling a change to his or her physical features, sex and size.  Even the appearance of the caster’s [[Clothing|clothing]] or carried equipment may be adjusted.  The caster must appear as a humanoid, but the spell allows an augmentation of the character's apparent beauty and wealth, even the tone of the caster's voice.  The spell can't be used to change other recipients.
+'''Change self''' creates an [[Illusion|illusion]], adjusting the appearance of the caster.  This allows a change to his or her apparent physical features, sex and size.  Even the appearance of the caster’s [[Clothing|clothing]] or carried equipment may be adjusted.  The caster must appear as a humanoid, but the spell allows an augmentation of the character's apparent beauty and wealth, even the tone of the caster's voice.  The spell can't be used to change other recipients.
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 Of course, a stranger is still suspicious, even when he or she is wearing the proper clothes, displaying the proper [[Heraldry, Signs & Sigils (sage study)|heraldry]] and is of the same race.
 See [[Alter Self (spell)]]
 [[Category: Bardic Spells]][[Category: Illusionary Spells]][[Category: Don't Review until 2023]]

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	Of course, a stranger is still suspicious, even when he or she is wearing the proper clothes, displaying the proper [[Heraldry, Signs & Sigils (sage study)\|heraldry]] and is of the same race.		Of course, a stranger is still suspicious, even when he or she is wearing the proper clothes, displaying the proper [[Heraldry, Signs & Sigils (sage study)\|heraldry]] and is of the same race.

−	~~[[Category: Bardic Spells]][[Category: Illusionary Spells]][[Category: Don't Review until 2023]]~~

	See [[Alter Self (spell)]]		See [[Alter Self (spell)]]
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		+	[[Category: Bardic Spells]][[Category: Illusionary Spells]][[Category: Don't Review until 2023]]

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-'''Change self''' alters the appearance of the caster, enabling a change to his or her physical features, sex and size.  Even the appearance of the caster’s [[Clothing|clothing]] or carried equipment may be adjusted.  The caster must appear as a humanoid, but the spell allows an augmentation of the character's apparent beauty and wealth, even the tone of the caster's voice.
+'''Change self''' alters the appearance of the caster, enabling a change to his or her physical features, sex and size.  Even the appearance of the caster’s [[Clothing|clothing]] or carried equipment may be adjusted.  The caster must appear as a humanoid, but the spell allows an augmentation of the character's apparent beauty and wealth, even the tone of the caster's voice.  The spell can't be used to change other recipients.
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-Adjusted [[Height & Weight|height & weight]] may be anywhere from 50% to 150% of the caster’s original size (attack or damage, as with the [[Enlarge (spell)|enlarge]] spell, is not conferred). A [[Gnome Race & Physiology|gnome]] caster could make a short but believable orc — and would make a more believable pixie than a [[Human Race & Physiology|human]] caster.
+[[Charisma (ability stat)|Charismatic]] appearance may be adjusted from minus 6 to plus 4 points; however, once the caster [[Parley & Negotiation|begins to speak]], the character's true charisma becomes evident.
-[[Charisma (ability stat)|Charismatic]] appearance may be adjusted from -6 to +4 points; however, once the caster began discourse, the true charisma would quickly become evident.
+The caster cannot duplicate the appearance of another [[Humanoid|humanoid]], except perhaps at a distance more than 60 [[Measurements|yards]].  A strong resemblance could be adopted, however, enabling the caster to appear as a distant [[Family Relations|family member]], provided sufficient information could be given.
-The caster is not quite able to duplicate the exact appearance of another individual, except perhaps from a distance.  It would be easy to cause a viewer to recognize the changed character as a distant [[Family Relations|family member]], by adopting a strong resemblance to another member.
+== Pretense ==
-The spell’s strongest virtue is in causing an enemy to misconstrue, or otherwise misjudge the caster’s true nature or strength; this enables the caster an opportunity to catch others off guard. Naturally, passing undetected through an enemy [[Camp|camp]] is useful also;  but a strange individual, even when the expected race or type, will still be suspicious.
+Of course, a stranger is still suspicious, even when he or she is wearing the proper clothes, displaying the proper [[Heraldry, Signs & Sigils (sage study)|heraldry]] and is of the same race.
 See [[Alter Self (spell)]]

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-Alters the appearance of the caster, enabling a change to physical features, sex and size.  Even the appearance of the caster’s clothing or equipment carried. The caster must appear as a humanoid, but the spell allows an augmentation of the character's apparent beauty and wealth, even the tone of the caster’s voice.
+Alters the appearance of the caster, enabling a change to physical features, sex and size.  Even the appearance of the caster’s [[Clothing|clothing]] or equipment carried. The caster must appear as a humanoid, but the spell allows an augmentation of the character's apparent beauty and wealth, even the tone of the caster’s voice.
 Adjusted [[Height & Weight|height & weight]] may be anywhere from 50% to 150% of the caster’s original size (attack or damage, as with the [[Enlarge (spell)|enlarge]] spell, is not conferred). A [[Gnome Race & Physiology|gnome]] caster could make a short but believable orc — and would make a more believable pixie than a [[Human Race & Physiology|human]] caster.

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	The spell’s strongest virtue is in causing an enemy to misconstrue, or otherwise misjudge the caster’s true nature or strength; this enables the caster an opportunity to catch others off guard. Naturally, passing undetected through an enemy camp is useful also; but a strange individual, even when the expected race or type, will still be suspicious.		The spell’s strongest virtue is in causing an enemy to misconstrue, or otherwise misjudge the caster’s true nature or strength; this enables the caster an opportunity to catch others off guard. Naturally, passing undetected through an enemy camp is useful also; but a strange individual, even when the expected race or type, will still be suspicious.
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		+	See [[Alter Self (spell)]]

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