Difference between revisions of "Command (spell)"
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| − | Compels a creature to take an order from the caster, in the form of a subjunctive verb. The command uttered must be understandable to the victim, who must then obey for two complete rounds if a saving throw is not made. | + | Compels a creature to take an order from the caster, in the form of a subjunctive verb. The command uttered must be understandable to the victim, who must then obey for two complete [[Time in Combat|rounds]] if a [[Saving Throws|saving throw]] is not made. |
| − | A command to ‘die’ allows a +4 save against the spell. Those who fail will fall into a cataleptic state, making them fully helpless. Such persons will be subject to assassination, and will not awaken until the third round after. At that time, the recipient will have 2 action points in which to act, and full movement thereafter. | + | A command to ‘die’ allows a +4 save against the spell. Those who fail will fall into a cataleptic state, making them fully [[Helpless Defenders|helpless]]. Such persons will be subject to [[Assassination (sage ability)|assassination]], and will not awaken until the third round after. At that time, the recipient will have 2 action points in which to act, and full movement thereafter. |
| − | Creatures with an intelligence less than 4 are unaffected by the spell. Those with an intelligence between 4 and 6 do not get a saving throw. | + | Creatures with an [[Intelligence (ability stat)|intelligence]] less than 4 are unaffected by the spell. Those with an intelligence between 4 and 6 do not get a saving throw. |
The casting time is so brief that the caster can move and act otherwise in the same round; it requires one action point to cast, and then one move to discharge the spell. | The casting time is so brief that the caster can move and act otherwise in the same round; it requires one action point to cast, and then one move to discharge the spell. | ||
Revision as of 02:04, 11 February 2020
| Range | 60 ft. |
| Duration | 2 rounds |
| Area of Effect | 1 creature |
| Casting Time | 1 action point |
| Saving Throw | none |
| Level | bard (1st); cleric (1st) |
Compels a creature to take an order from the caster, in the form of a subjunctive verb. The command uttered must be understandable to the victim, who must then obey for two complete rounds if a saving throw is not made.
A command to ‘die’ allows a +4 save against the spell. Those who fail will fall into a cataleptic state, making them fully helpless. Such persons will be subject to assassination, and will not awaken until the third round after. At that time, the recipient will have 2 action points in which to act, and full movement thereafter.
Creatures with an intelligence less than 4 are unaffected by the spell. Those with an intelligence between 4 and 6 do not get a saving throw.
The casting time is so brief that the caster can move and act otherwise in the same round; it requires one action point to cast, and then one move to discharge the spell.
