Alter Self

Illusionist 2

Range. 0

Duration. 3-12 rounds plus 2r per CL

Area of Effect. The illusionist

Alteration/Illusion

Components. V, S

Casting Time. 2s

Saving Throw. None

When this spell is cast the illusionist is able to alter himself or herself in a manner similar to a change self spell.

However, alter self enables the caster to effect a quasi-real change, so that size can be altered by 50% of actual.

If the form selected has wings, the illusionist can actually fly, but only at one-quarter the rate of speed of a true creature of that type, and with a loss of two Maneuverability Classes (to a minimum of "E"). If the form has gills, he can breathe underwater as long as the spell lasts.

Using alter self to change into a larger creature does not permit additional attacks or damage unless the illusionist is accustomed to this form.

Campaign Rule. Treat this spell as change self with the following added benefits: Size change is limited to 50% taller/shorter. Based on the form, the caster can fly (as per above) or swim (no other form of movement benefit no matter the form). Gills are the only form of alternative breathing available. If the form is Large sized (ie. the caster's original form must be Man-sized) and possesses natural weapons (limited to) hands becoming claws and/or a mouth with a bite attack, the caster can use these attack forms with the standard weapon proficiency penalty. If time is taken in training, proficiency may be gained (during level advancement) for "claws" or "bite" which will remove the penalty (for the selected form ONLY and it must be a well studied ACTUAL creature; e.g. a Troll). In no case will a form's Strength modifier add to the attack (so, in the case of a Troll, claws will do 1d4 damage and bite 2d6 damage; an ogre would have one attack for 1d10; etc.). In this case, natural attacks MUST be primary attacks and attempting to use them without proficiency for two-weapon fighting negates any modifier for high Dexterity.

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