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'''Shadow Monsters''' allows the creation of formless, shadow-like creatures able to attack but unable to defend. Each creature has but 1 hit point; but when attacking, these creatures fight as 3 HD monsters and cause 2d4 damage per hit. They are able to move four hexes per round in addition to attacking that round (6 AP total). Since they are non-corporeal, they may freely move over water, vertically or through walls/doors if wished. Note, however, that if a shadow monster cannot be seen by the spellcaster, it will fight with a -4 to hit penalty.

{{Spelltable
| name = Shadow Monsters
| range = 10 ft. +5 ft. per level
| duration = 1 round per level
| area of effect = 1 shadow monster per level
| casting time = 2 [[Combat Round|rounds]]
| save = none
| level = [[Illusionist 4th Level Spells|illusionist (4th)]]
}}

The spellcaster cannot 'see' through the shadow monsters' eyes; but they will act aggressively if out of sight, attacking whatever they can reach without discrimination. Shadow monsters have no souls, no intelligence and no physical form, so they are unaffected by [[Sleep (spell)|sleep]], [[Charm|charm]], [[Fear (spell)|fear]], [[Blindness (condition)|blindness]] or other similar spells/attacks. If actually struck physically, however, even by a [[Pummelling|fist]] - or by a spell that cause a physical effect, such as a [[Fireball (spell)|fireball]] or [[Lightning Bolt (spell)|lightning bolt]] - they will vanish. Shadow monsters do not receive a saving throw against such attacks.

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-Each shadow monsters has a [[THAC0]] equal to the spellcaster, with an additional +2 bonus [[Roll to Hit|to hit]].  When striking, they cause 2d4 damage.  However, if struck with even 1 [[Hit Points|hit point]] of [[Damage (hit points)|damage]], they disappear at once.  Even the damage done by a pummel is sufficient to extinguish their existence.
+Each shadow monsters has a [[THAC0]] equal to the spellcaster, with an additional +2 bonus [[Roll to Hit|to hit]].  When striking, they cause 2d4 damage.  However, if struck with even 1 [[Hit Points|hit point]] of [[Damage (hit points)|damage]], they disappear at once.  Even the damage done by a [[Pummelling|pummel]] is sufficient to extinguish their existence.
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-Further, they have no consciousness, intelligence or physical form.  They're able to move at a speed of 8 hexes per round.  Up to two of these creatures can occupy the same [[Combat Hex|combat hex]], and up to four may attack a single target each round.  They must remain within [[Line-of-sight|line-of-sight]] of the caster when [[Attacking in Combat|attacking]].
+Further, these monsters lack any sort of consciousness, intelligence, or physicality — though they can be struck.  They operate solely as extensions of the spellcaster's will.  They're somewhat swift, moving at a speed of 8 hexes per round.
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-[[Category: Illusionary Spells]]
+[[Category: Illusionary Spells]][[Category: Reviewed]]

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	'''Shadow Monsters''' allows the creation of formless, shadow-like creatures able to attack but unable to defend. Each creature has but 1 hit point; but when attacking, these creatures fight as 3 HD monsters and cause 2d4 damage per hit. They are able to move four hexes per round in addition to attacking that round (6 AP total). Since they are non-corporeal, they may freely move over water, vertically or through walls/doors if wished. Note, however, that if a shadow monster cannot be seen by the spellcaster, it will fight with a -4 to hit penalty.		'''Shadow Monsters''' allows the creation of formless, shadow-like creatures able to attack but unable to defend. Each creature has but 1 hit point; but when attacking, these creatures fight as 3 HD monsters and cause 2d4 damage per hit. They are able to move four hexes per round in addition to attacking that round (6 AP total). Since they are non-corporeal, they may freely move over water, vertically or through walls/doors if wished. Note, however, that if a shadow monster cannot be seen by the spellcaster, it will fight with a -4 to hit penalty.

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	The spellcaster cannot 'see' through the shadow monsters' eyes; but they will act aggressively if out of sight, attacking whatever they can reach without discrimination. Shadow monsters have no souls, no intelligence and no physical form, so they are unaffected by [[Sleep (spell)\|sleep]], [[Charm\|charm]], [[Fear (spell)\|fear]], [[Blindness (condition)\|blindness]] or other similar spells/attacks. If actually struck physically, however, even by a [[Pummelling\|fist]] - or by a spell that cause a physical effect, such as a [[Fireball (spell)\|fireball]] or [[Lightning Bolt (spell)\|lightning bolt]] - they will vanish. Shadow monsters do not receive a saving throw against such attacks.		The spellcaster cannot 'see' through the shadow monsters' eyes; but they will act aggressively if out of sight, attacking whatever they can reach without discrimination. Shadow monsters have no souls, no intelligence and no physical form, so they are unaffected by [[Sleep (spell)\|sleep]], [[Charm\|charm]], [[Fear (spell)\|fear]], [[Blindness (condition)\|blindness]] or other similar spells/attacks. If actually struck physically, however, even by a [[Pummelling\|fist]] - or by a spell that cause a physical effect, such as a [[Fireball (spell)\|fireball]] or [[Lightning Bolt (spell)\|lightning bolt]] - they will vanish. Shadow monsters do not receive a saving throw against such attacks.
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-'''Shadow Monsters''' allows the creation of formless, shadow-like creatures able to attack but unable to defend. Each creature has but 1 hit point; but when attacking, these creatures fight as 3 HD monsters and cause 2d4 damage per hit. They are able to move four hexes per round in addition to attacking that round (6 AP total). Since they are non-corporeal, they may freely move over water, vertically or through walls/doors if wished. Note, however, that if a shadow monster cannot be seen by the spellcaster, it will fight with a -4 to hit penalty.
+'''Shadow Monsters''' is a spell that allows the caster to conjure a host of shadow-like entities capable of launching attacks but lacking in defensive capabilities.  They're swift, non-corporeal and perfectly able to cross water and move vertically over any surface, including walls or ceilings.  They can pass through walls and doors at the caster's discretion.
 {{Spelltable
 | name = Shadow Monsters
-| range = 10 ft. +5 ft. per level
+| range = 10 ft. +5 ft. per [[Experience Level|level]]
-| duration = 1 round per level
+| duration = 1 [[Combat Round|round]] per level
 | area of effect = 1 shadow monster per level
 | casting time = 2 [[Combat Round|rounds]]
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 | level = [[Illusionist 4th Level Spells|illusionist (4th)]]
 }}
 [[Category: Illusionary Spells]]