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Enchantment/Charm [charm, language-dependent, mind-affecting, sonic]

• • Level Magic-user 1

  • Components V, S, M

  • Casting Time 1 segment

  • Range 0

  • Area of Effect Self

  • Duration 1 round per caster level

  • Save Wisdom vs. Spell (save avoids)

The caster gains a bonus to Charisma when interacting with other creatures.

• The caster gains +2d4 points of Charisma which can raise the caster's Charisma past racial limits. All normal effects of the new Charisma score apply.

• The spell gives the caster an immediate Encounter Reaction check even if one has already been rolled to determine a creature's attitude.

• The caster can ask a creature to do something it would not normally do (such as not attack the caster's allies), but each such request grants the creature a save.

• Any creature making its save will begin to view the spell caster negatively, as if their normal Charisma was -1d4 points lower and a new Encounter Reaction check must be made based on the new Charisma score for that individual.

Limitations.

• Creatures must have a Low Intelligence rating or higher and must share a language with the caster.

• This spell typically cannot be used if combat has begun and the caster or their allies have been previously hostile. 

• Any hostile act by the caster on the target—as perceived by the target, will cause the spell to end.

• Any hostile act by the caster's associates on the target or their allies—as perceived by the target, will negate the spell. 

• Any hostile act by the caster on the target's allies—as perceived by the target, will negate the spell. 

• The target will not act in a way opposite to their normal behavior or alignment.

• If the Encounter Check equals Friendly or better, and the creature's saving throw fails, The target will be open to some small risk (relative to the target's power-level) or some small expense (relative to the target's wealth) to help the caster but pushing the boundaries will grant a new saving throw (or spell negation, per the GM).

• If the target uses spells or spell-like abilities, and the caster requests such ability use of the target, there is a 25% (01-25) chance that the target will use an opposite-type ability (if applicable) or mis-cast/fail the use of the ability.

Material Components. The caster must apply a white, black, and red substance to their face during casting (e.g. flour, chalk, soot, lamp black, vermillion, blood). Cost/Scarcity. None/Common.

Known Substitutions. The facial skin of a doppleganger draped over the face like a mask will double the effect of the spell (+4d4 points added) and add a -2 penalty to any saving throws. The component is consumed in the casting.