Solipsism
This unusual spell is similar to Phantasmal Force and other illusion magic, except that the
priest who casts the spell is the only creature who
automatically believes the results of the spell.
The spell creates the illusion of any object, creature, or force, as long as it is within the boundaries of the spell's area of effect. The illusion is
visual and tactile (that is, it can be seen and felt),
but no other sensory stimuli are created.
Solipsism is the opposite of normal illusions in
that anyone other than the caster must make an
active effort to believe (rather than disbelieve)
the illusion. Characters trying to believe the reality of a solipsistic illusion must make a saving
throw vs. breath weapon, modified by the magical defense adjustment for Wisdom. A successful
save means that the character believes the illusion
and it is part of reality for him. A failed save
means that the character cannot convince himself
of the illusion's reality, and the illusion has no effect on him. A character can make a single attempt to believe each round.
Unlike true illusions, the image created by this
spell does more than just duplicate reality. The
image formed is real for those who believe in it.
The illusion has all the normal properties that its
form and function allow. Thus, a solipsistic
bridge spanning a chasm could be crossed by the
priest and those who believed. All others would
see the priest apparently walking out onto
nothingnesss. Likewise, a solipsistic giant would
cause real damage to those who believed it.
The illusion remains in effect for as long as the
priest continues to concentrate on it, until the
priest is struck in combat, or until he is rendered
unconscious. The level of concentration required
is not extreme; the priest can move normally and
may engage in combat, but is unable to cast any
spell while maintaining a solipsistic illusion.
Solipsism can create only illusions that are external to the priest. Thus, the priest cannot create
an illusion that he is the size of a giant, is unwounded, or has sprouted wings.
The priest must swallow the bit of lotus blossom while casting the spell.
[Tome of Magic]
Sphere: Thought
(Alteration)
Level: 4
(Alteration)
Level: 4
Range: 10 yards/level
Components: V, S, M
Duration: Special
Casting Time: 1 round
Area of Effect: 100 sq. ft. +100 sq. ft./level
Saving Throw: Special
Components: V, S, M
Duration: Special
Casting Time: 1 round
Area of Effect: 100 sq. ft. +100 sq. ft./level
Saving Throw: Special
a lotus blossom and a bit of fleece
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