Hypnotic Pattern (spell) - Revision history

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−	[[Category: Bardic Spells]][[Category: Illusionary Spells]]	+	[[Category: Bardic Spells]][[Category: Illusionary Spells]][[Category: Reviewed]]

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 Affected creatures that are lying or sitting will rise to their feet when affected by the spell. Creatures that are [[Wound|bleeding from wounds]], or engaged in any action at the time, will cease what they are doing and stand watching the patterns passively as the spell continues. Emotionally, the patterns are soothing; those affected will permit themselves to be [[Healing|healed]], fed or otherwise given aid, offering no resistance so long as the enchantment remains in force.
-If attacked with [[Melee|hand-to-hand]] weapons, however, the spell is immediately '''broken for all those affected''', and they will be able to defend themselves — following the resolution of [[Surprise (combat)|surprise]] and [[Initiative|initiative]].  Attacks made with [[Missile Weapons|missile]] can be made without warning, so that initiative isn't rolled, but following the attack attempt the targeted creature's dweomer is again broken, restoring the self-will of all affected creatures.
+If attacked with [[Melee|hand-to-hand]] weapons, however, the spell is immediately '''broken for all those affected''', and they are then able to defend themselves, following the resolution of [[Surprise (combat)|surprise]] and [[Initiative|initiative]].
 [[Category: Bardic Spells]][[Category: Illusionary Spells]]

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-'''Hypnotic Pattern''' creates a panoply of weaving, turning patterns in the air, located within the spell's range.  These patterns are so compelling that creatures designated by the caster must make a [[Saving Throws|saving throw]], or else stand gazing, hypnotised, by the effect.  During this time, they will take no action for as long as the caster maintains [[Spellcasting|concentration]].
+'''Hypnotic Pattern''' is a spell that creates a panoply of weaving, turning patterns in the air within the spell's range. Creatures designated by the caster who look upon these patterns must make a [[Saving Throws|saving throw]] or else stand fixed in place, gazing hypnotised by the effect. While so affected, they are unable to take action of any kind for as long as the caster maintains [[Spellcasting|concentration]] or until the spell is otherwise broken.
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-Affected creatures that are lying or sitting will stand when affected by the spell.  Creatures that are bleeding from wounds, or acting in some manner, will cease what they're doing and stand, watching the patterns passively as the spell continues.  Emotionally, the patterns are soothing; those affected will allow themselves to be nursed or fed, or otherwise given aid.
+Affected creatures that are lying or sitting will rise to their feet when affected by the spell. Creatures that are [[Wound|bleeding from wounds]], or engaged in any action at the time, will cease what they are doing and stand watching the patterns passively as the spell continues. Emotionally, the patterns are soothing; those affected will permit themselves to be [[Healing|healed]], fed or otherwise given aid, offering no resistance so long as the enchantment remains in force.
 If attacked with [[Melee|hand-to-hand]] weapons, however, the spell is immediately '''broken for all those affected''', and they will be able to defend themselves — following the resolution of [[Surprise (combat)|surprise]] and [[Initiative|initiative]].  Attacks made with [[Missile Weapons|missile]] can be made without warning, so that initiative isn't rolled, but following the attack attempt the targeted creature's dweomer is again broken, restoring the self-will of all affected creatures.
 [[Category: Bardic Spells]][[Category: Illusionary Spells]]

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 | casting time = 1 [[Combat Round|round]]
 | save = negates
-| level = [[Illusionist 2nd Level Spells|illusionist (2nd)]]
+| level = [[Bard 3rd Level Spells|bard (3rd)]]; [[Illusionist 2nd Level Spells|illusionist (2nd)]]
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 If attacked with [[Melee|hand-to-hand]] weapons, however, the spell is immediately '''broken for all those affected''', and they will be able to defend themselves — following the resolution of [[Surprise (combat)|surprise]] and [[Initiative|initiative]].  Attacks made with [[Missile Weapons|missile]] can be made without warning, so that initiative isn't rolled, but following the attack attempt the targeted creature's dweomer is again broken, restoring the self-will of all affected creatures.
-[[Category: Illusionary Spells]]
+[[Category: Bardic Spells]][[Category: Illusionary Spells]]

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-Affected creatures that are lying or sitting will stand when affected by the spell.  Creatures that are bleeding from wounds, or acting in some manner, will cease what they're doing and stand, watching the patterns passively as the spell continues.
+Affected creatures that are lying or sitting will stand when affected by the spell.  Creatures that are bleeding from wounds, or acting in some manner, will cease what they're doing and stand, watching the patterns passively as the spell continues.  Emotionally, the patterns are soothing; those affected will allow themselves to be nursed or fed, or otherwise given aid.
-If attacked [[Melee|hand-to-hand]], however, affected creatures are entitled to a [[Surprise (combat)|surprise]] check; if they're not surprised, the hypnotic pattern spell is broken and these creatures are also allowed to roll initiative to defend themselves.  A [[Missile Weapons|missile]] attack can be made against the creature without allowing surprise or initiative, but once damage is done the spell is again broken.
+If attacked with [[Melee|hand-to-hand]] weapons, however, the spell is immediately '''broken for all those affected''', and they will be able to defend themselves — following the resolution of [[Surprise (combat)|surprise]] and [[Initiative|initiative]].  Attacks made with [[Missile Weapons|missile]] can be made without warning, so that initiative isn't rolled, but following the attack attempt the targeted creature's dweomer is again broken, restoring the self-will of all affected creatures.
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 | range = 20 ft.
 | duration = special
-| area of effect = 40 ft. diameter circle; up to<br>3 [[Hit Dice|HD]] per [[Experience Level|level]]
+| area of effect = 40 ft. diameter circle; up<br>to 3 [[Hit Dice|HD]] per [[Experience Level|level]]
 | casting time = 1 [[Combat Round|round]]
 | save = negates
 | level = [[Illusionist 2nd Level Spells|illusionist (2nd)]]
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		+	\| name = Hypnotic Pattern
		+	\| range = 20 ft.
		+	\| duration = special
		+	\| area of effect = 40 ft. diameter circle; up to<br>3 [[Hit Dice\|HD]] per [[Experience Level\|level]]
		+	\| casting time = 1 [[Combat Round\|round]]
		+	\| save = negates
		+	\| level = [[Illusionist 2nd Level Spells\|illusionist (2nd)]]
		+	}}