Creature Incarnations: Living Spells

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Creature Incarnations: living spells
Publication Dungeon Magazine issue #175
Date February 2010
Publisher Wizards of the Coast
Type Game mechanics
Author Peter Lee
Illustrator Michael Franchina and David Rapoza
Pages 4-10
Edition 4th ed.

Living spells are deadly horrors that haunt the Mournlands , the cursed remains of the great nation of Cyre . These monstrosities at first appear to be lingering conjurations, but they have no external guidance—these spells have a life of their own.

living spells are not a natural form of life. They have no need for self-preservation, and communicating with these creatures is nearly impossible. They have no earthly needs: They don't eat, sleep, or reproduce. When encountered, living spells immediately attack. Just like the destructive nature of an attack spell, a living spell is simply fulfilling the direction provided by its arcane instinct.