Alter Self (spell)
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Alter self is able to dramatically adjust the shape of the caster's physical form, though the end result must still be that of a humanoid. Unlike the 1st level spell, change self, alter self is not an illusion, but provides a real physical change.
| Range | self |
| Duration | 20-80 rounds +10 per level |
| Area of Effect | self |
| Casting Time | 1 round |
| Saving Throw | none |
| Level | illusionist (2nd) |
Thus the caster is able to adjust his or her eyes so as to possess infravision, or hands to become serviceable claws, or even to achieve the ability to breathe water by developing the gills possessed by mermen and sahuagin. Through the spell, the caster is able to raise or lower strength by 2 pts.; no other ability stat may be so adjusted.
Because the caster is physically altered and the spell isn't an illusion, the caster's clothes and equipment aren't adjusted. If a shift is made into a creature of greater mass, the caster's clothes will be damaged in the transformation.
Size
Apparent height and weight may be adjusted either upwards or downwards by 20%, cumulative per level of the caster.
- For example, a 200 lb. caster of 3rd level choosing to shrink would multiply his or her size progressively by 0.8 x 0.8 x 0.8, ending with a weight of 102 lb. Calculating for three dimensions, this would make a 6 ft. caster approximately 4 ft. 9 in. tall.
