This spell hearkens to an ancient cultural tradition wherein the dead are farewelled by song, settling their spirits to peace and ensuring no repercussions for their death. This has now evolved into funeral rites in most cultures, but may still be used in this format.
In a setting which uses the Halls of the Dead or a similar afterlife location, this assists the decased in crossing the desert of souls Song for the Dead Necromancy (Charm) (Language-Dependant, Mind-Affecting) Level: Bard 2, Cleric 2, Druid 2 Components: V, M Casting Time: 1 minute Range: Short (25ft. + 5ft./2 levels) Target: One deceased creature Duration: Instantaneous Saving Throw: Will negates, see text Spell Resistance: Yes By singing a song detailing the life of the deceased, and offering some portion of the caster's own life or body, you farewell a creature which has recently become deceased (within 1 hour per caster level). If any effect would transform the deceased into any kind of undead, the creature must make a Will save against the DC of this spell, or the transformation fails and the creature remains deceased. Material component: An offering of the caster's life or body, usually a drop of blood, a lock of hair, or tears. Also posted on Game Masters Stash on 29 June 2019. Comments are closed.
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