Duo-Dimension
(Alteration)
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Effect: A duo-dimension spell causes the caster to have only two dimensions, height and width but no depth.
He or she is thus invisible
when a sideways turn is made,
and this invisibility can
only be detected by means of a true seeing spell or similar means.
In addition, the duo-dimensional
magic-user can pass through the thinnest of spaces as long as they have
the proper height according to his or her actual length --
going through the space
between a door and its frame is a simple matter.
The magic-user can perform
all actions on a normal basis.
When turned the magic-user
cannot be affected by any form of attack,
but when visible he or she
is subject to triple the amount of damage normal for an attack form,
Furthermore, the magic-user
has a portion of his or her existence on the Astral Plane when the spell
is in effect,
and he or she is subject
to possible notice from creatures thereupon.
IF noticed, it is 25% probable
that the magic-user will be entirely brought to the Astral
Plane by attack from the astral creature.
DMG: See APPENDIX C RANDOM MONSTER ENCOUNTERS, ASTRAL & ETHEREAL ENCOUNTER TABLES.
MC: The material components
of this spell are a thin, flat ivory likeness of the spell caster
(which
must be of finest workmanship, gold filigreed, and enameled and gem-studded
at an average cost of 5,000 to 10,000 g.p.)
and a strip of parchment.
SC: As the spell is
uttered, the parchment is given a half twist and joined at the ends.
The figurine is then passed
through the parchment loop, and both disappear forever.
Effect.example: The
magic-user can perform all actions on a normal basis.
He or she can turn and become
invisible,
move in this state,
and appear again next round
and cast a spell,
disappearing on the following
round.
Effect.example: When
visible he or she is subject to triple the amount of damage normal for
an attack form,
i.e.
a dagger thrust would inflict 3-12 hit points of damage if it struck a
duo-dimensional magic-user.
Wu
Jen: The wu jen casting this spell converts to two dimensions,
and has height and width, but no depth.
The wu jen becomes invisible
if turned sideways, and can only be detected when in this state by a true
sight spell or
its equivalent. The wu jen
may cast and move normally, and cannot be harmed when in invisible state,
but takes
triple damage from attacks
when visible in duo-dimensional form. Furthermore, as the wu jen has shunted
his or
her depth into the Astral
Plane, there is a chance of attack by astral creatures, with the 25%
chance that such an
attack brings the wu jen
fully into the Astral Plane.
Wu Jen.MC: A flat
likeness of the wu jen carved in ivory, and worth 1,000-2,000 ch'ien and
a strip of leather. Both items are consumed in the casting.