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'''Deeppockets''' alters reality with a very small space conforming to a [[Belt Pouch|pouch]], [[Sack|sack]], bag or similarly tailored poke, so that it's able to hold ten times the normal weight limit. The effect is much like the [[Magic Item|magic item]], [[Bag of Holding|bag of holding]]. Items made of leather, wood or metal aren't affected, but objects made of canvas, hemp and other fibre-cloth are.
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'''Deeppockets''' is a spell that alters the interior capacity of a small, flexible container — such as a [[Belt Pouch|pouch]], [[Sack|sack]] or similarly made bag — so that it may hold up to ten times its normal weight. The effect resembles that of a [[Magic Item|magic item]] such as a [[Bag of Holding|bag of holding]], though it is temporary and bound to the specific object upon which it is cast. Only containers made of cloth or fibre — canvas, hemp or similar materials — can be affected; leather, wood and metal containers are unchanged by the spell.
  
 
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While the spell is in effect, all contents carried within the container are treated as one-tenth their actual weight for purposes of [[Encumbrance|encumbrance]]. Thus, 450 lbs. of stored material would be counted as only 45 lbs. when borne by the container.
  
When the spell is in place, for [[Encumbrance|encumbrance]] purposes all the objects contained within count as 10% of their normal weight.  Thus, 450 lbs. of stowed away objects would count as only 45.
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The spell does not alter the container's outward dimensions or the size of its opening. Items must still be introduced through the mouth of the pouch or sack, and only those objects that can physically pass through may be stored. Long or flexible objects, such as rope or narrow poles, may be fed into the container and accommodated without difficulty, but bulky or rigid objects — such as a suit of armour or the body of a man — cannot be forced into a too-small opening regardless of their weight.
  
The spell has no effect on the sack or bag's dimensions — as such, it can only carry things able to fit through its normal-sized opening. Consequently, regardless of what weight the object may not carry, it's unable to store large, cumbersome objects unless these are very narrow in shape. A long rope or a pole could be fed into a sack, for example, and it would disappear; but something in the shape of a large person or a suit of metal armour would not.
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When the spell's duration expires, the altered space collapses and the container immediately expels its contents. This occurs without direct damage to the objects themselves, but the manner of their release is uncontrolled. Items are thrown outward into the surrounding space, and may scatter, fall or be lost depending on the environment. In confined or precarious locations — aboard a ship, upon a narrow ledge or above open ground — the sudden disgorging of contents may produce undesirable results. On the other hand, that might be desirable, for the caster need not be nearby when the spell runs out, whereas anything that fits can be stored... including living things.
  
When the spell's duration ends, the object will spew forth its contents without causing damage.  However, should this disgorge occur in a place where objects may bounce and scatter across a ship deck and into water, or just as the party was moving along a narrow high ledge, the results could be unfortunate.
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Revision as of 18:51, 14 April 2026

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Deeppockets is a spell that alters the interior capacity of a small, flexible container — such as a pouch, sack or similarly made bag — so that it may hold up to ten times its normal weight. The effect resembles that of a magic item such as a bag of holding, though it is temporary and bound to the specific object upon which it is cast. Only containers made of cloth or fibre — canvas, hemp or similar materials — can be affected; leather, wood and metal containers are unchanged by the spell.

Deeppockets
Range touch
Duration 6 +1 hour per level
Area of Effect 1 cloth poke per level
Casting Time 1 round
Saving Throw none
Level mage (2nd)

While the spell is in effect, all contents carried within the container are treated as one-tenth their actual weight for purposes of encumbrance. Thus, 450 lbs. of stored material would be counted as only 45 lbs. when borne by the container.

The spell does not alter the container's outward dimensions or the size of its opening. Items must still be introduced through the mouth of the pouch or sack, and only those objects that can physically pass through may be stored. Long or flexible objects, such as rope or narrow poles, may be fed into the container and accommodated without difficulty, but bulky or rigid objects — such as a suit of armour or the body of a man — cannot be forced into a too-small opening regardless of their weight.

When the spell's duration expires, the altered space collapses and the container immediately expels its contents. This occurs without direct damage to the objects themselves, but the manner of their release is uncontrolled. Items are thrown outward into the surrounding space, and may scatter, fall or be lost depending on the environment. In confined or precarious locations — aboard a ship, upon a narrow ledge or above open ground — the sudden disgorging of contents may produce undesirable results. On the other hand, that might be desirable, for the caster need not be nearby when the spell runs out, whereas anything that fits can be stored... including living things.