Change Self (spell)
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| Range | self |
| Duration | 10-60 rounds +5 rounds per level |
| Area of Effect | self |
| Casting Time | 1 round |
| Saving Throw | none |
| Level | bard (1st); illusionist (1st) |
Alters the appearance of the caster, enabling a change to physical features, sex, size — even the appearance of the caster’s clothing or equipment carried. The caster must appear as a humanoid, but can augment status, apparent wealth, even the tone of the caster’s voice. The spell does not confer any powers upon the caster.
Adjusted height & weight may be anywhere from 50% to 150% of the caster’s original size (which does not confer any of the powers of an enlarge spell). A gnome caster would make a short but believable orc — and would make a more believable pixie than a human caster.
Charismatic appearance may be up to 4 points above, or 6 points below, the caster’s actual charisma. However, once the caster began discourse, the true charisma would quickly become evident.
The caster is not quite able to duplicate the exact appearance of another individual, but would be recognizable as a distant family member due to the close resemblance.
The spell’s strongest power is in causing an enemy to misconstrue or otherwise misjudge the caster’s true nature or strength — enabling the caster greater opportunity to catch others off guard. Naturally, passing undetected through an enemy camp is useful also — but a strange individual, even when the expected race or type, will still be suspicious.
