Difference between revisions of "Phantom Armour (spell)"
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| − | '''Phantom armour''' conjures a suit of quasi-real [[Plate Mail Armour|plate mail armour]] that embraces a recipient, providing [[Armour Class|armour class]] 3. To others, the armour is substantially invisible, though an initial flash occurs at the moment the [[Spellcasting|spell is discharged]] as evidence the dweomer has taken place. | + | '''Phantom armour''' conjures a suit of quasi-real [[Plate Mail Armour|plate mail armour]] that embraces a recipient, providing [[Armour Class|armour class]] (AC) 3. To others, the armour is substantially invisible, though an initial flash occurs at the moment the [[Spellcasting|spell is discharged]] as evidence the dweomer has taken place. |
{{Spelltable | {{Spelltable | ||
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| range = touch | | range = touch | ||
| duration = 6 hours or until depleted | | duration = 6 hours or until depleted | ||
| − | | area of effect = 1 creature | + | | area of effect = 1 creature; see text |
| casting time = 1 round | | casting time = 1 round | ||
| save = none | | save = none | ||
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| − | The magic may be cast overtop of whatever the recipient is wearing, including [[Armour List|armour]] that's already worn. The effective | + | The magic may be cast overtop of whatever the recipient is wearing, including [[Armour List|armour]] that's already worn. The effective AC of the spell supercedes all other benefits, whether armour or dexterity, neither of which is taken into account when the phantom armour is in place. |
[[Character Class|Character classes]] normally unable to wear armour may enjoy the benefits of phantom armour, as both movement and spellcasting are unaffected. Phantom armour has no "weight" and doesn't affect [[Encumbrance|encumbrance]]. | [[Character Class|Character classes]] normally unable to wear armour may enjoy the benefits of phantom armour, as both movement and spellcasting are unaffected. Phantom armour has no "weight" and doesn't affect [[Encumbrance|encumbrance]]. | ||
== Absorbing Damage == | == Absorbing Damage == | ||
| + | When the character is [[Attacking in Combat|hit]], [[Damage (hit points)|damage]] is accrued by the armour rather than befalling the wearer. Phantom armour '''absorbs up to 4 [[Hit Points|hit points]] (h.p.) +1/[[Experience (X.P.)|level]]''' of the caster; thus, a 7th level caster could bestow phantom armour that absorbs 11 h.p. | ||
Revision as of 03:49, 28 December 2021
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Phantom armour conjures a suit of quasi-real plate mail armour that embraces a recipient, providing armour class (AC) 3. To others, the armour is substantially invisible, though an initial flash occurs at the moment the spell is discharged as evidence the dweomer has taken place.
| Range | touch |
| Duration | 6 hours or until depleted |
| Area of Effect | 1 creature; see text |
| Casting Time | 1 round |
| Saving Throw | none |
| Level | illusionist (1st) |
The magic may be cast overtop of whatever the recipient is wearing, including armour that's already worn. The effective AC of the spell supercedes all other benefits, whether armour or dexterity, neither of which is taken into account when the phantom armour is in place.
Character classes normally unable to wear armour may enjoy the benefits of phantom armour, as both movement and spellcasting are unaffected. Phantom armour has no "weight" and doesn't affect encumbrance.
Absorbing Damage
When the character is hit, damage is accrued by the armour rather than befalling the wearer. Phantom armour absorbs up to 4 hit points (h.p.) +1/level of the caster; thus, a 7th level caster could bestow phantom armour that absorbs 11 h.p.
