Dreamwalk

Dreamwalk

3rd-level illusion
Casting Time: 1 action
Range: 30 feet
Components: V, S, M (a feather from an owl and a pinch of sand)
Duration: 8 hours


Dreamwalk is a spell that transcends the boundaries of the physical realm, allowing the caster to delve into the dreamscape of a sleeping target. This spell is an intimate journey into the subconscious, a silent traverse through the mindscape, where reality and fantasy intertwine in the delicate dance of dreams.


Upon casting, the caster's eyes gloss over with a silver sheen, their gaze piercing the veil between the waking world and the realm of dreams. Entering a trance-like state, the caster's consciousness slips away from their body, becoming a spectral presence that drifts towards the sleeping target.


Within the dreamscape, the caster finds themselves in a world shaped by the mind of the dreamer. This realm is a tapestry woven from memories, fears, desires, and fantasies. Here, the caster can wander through the corridors of the target's mind, witnessing scenes and symbols that may hold the key to understanding their innermost thoughts.


On a failed save: The target remains oblivious to the caster's presence, allowing the caster to explore and interact with the dream. The caster can communicate with the dreamer, alter elements of the dream, or create illusions within it. These alterations can range from whimsical to nightmarish, depending on the caster's intent. The caster can also bring other willing creatures into the dream, each one appearing as a spectral figure, capable of interacting with the dream's fabric.


On a successful save: The target senses the intrusion and wards off the caster's presence, maintaining the sanctity of their dreamscape. The caster's connection to the dream is severed, leaving them aware only of their own trance state until they choose to end it or until the spell's duration expires.


While Dreamwalk offers no direct control over the physical world, its power lies in the subtlety of influence and the secrets revealed within the dream. It is a tool for seers, diplomats, and spies, anyone who understands the value of knowledge and the power of the unseen.


When the caster's time in the dreamscape ends, they gently withdraw, their consciousness returning to their physical form. The experience leaves them with a sense of having walked through another's soul, a journey as enlightening as it is ephemeral.


Classes: Bard, Wizard, Warlock
Source: Custom Creation


Dreamwalk is portrayed as a spell of profound introspection and exploration. It emphasizes the spell's ability to navigate the complex tapestry of dreams, offering a unique opportunity to uncover truths and secrets hidden within the subconscious mind. The detailed narrative underscores the spell's non-intrusive yet powerful potential for gathering information, influencing the dreamer, and understanding the deeper layers of the psyche.