Dragonblood beast is a divine transmutation spell that transforms an animal into a dragonblood creature. [1]
Effects
One chosen animal at close range changes to exhibit one or more features akin to a dragon of the caster's choice. These can include scales for greater protection (a scaled animal simply gains tougher scales), a more powerful bite if already had one (an animal that does not normally bite does not acquire the ability), or wings with a rapid flight speed (an animal that already has wings does not fly faster or better, but they do appear more draconic). Moreover, the creature has the traits of a dragonblood creature, [1] namely an affinity for dragons, the opportunity to be affected by magic and magic items that specifically target dragons, but also a vulnerability to things that only affect dragons. [2]
The spell lasts for a matter of hours, but can be dismissed at any time of the caster's choosing. [1]
Components
The dragonblood beast spell requires verbal and somatic components. The caster must also bear a dragonmark , whether true or aberrant . Furthermore, the spell requires a pinch of dragonshard dust—Siberys if the caster has a true dragonmark and Khyber if they have an aberrant mark. The caster tosses the dust into the air and entreats the constellations for their power, after which motes of light, of the same hue as their dragonmark, swirl about the animal. [1]
Users
This spell can only be cast by a dragonmarked druid , and one with the Mark of Handling can do so to a greater degree according to the strength of their mark. [1] A visionary with the greater Mark of Handling may learn the power innately once a day. [3]
Appendix
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 Keith Baker , Ari Marmell , Michelle Lyons and C.A. Suleiman (2006). Dragonmarked . ( Wizards of the Coast ), pp. 148, 149. ISBN 0-7869-3933-8 .
- ↑ Keith Baker , Ari Marmell , Michelle Lyons and C.A. Suleiman (2006). Dragonmarked . ( Wizards of the Coast ), p. 140. ISBN 0-7869-3933-8 .
- ↑ Keith Baker , Ari Marmell , Michelle Lyons and C.A. Suleiman (2006). Dragonmarked . ( Wizards of the Coast ), p. 139. ISBN 0-7869-3933-8 .