Potestas: a D&D3E supplement

Spells

Command

Enchantment (Compulsion) [Language-Dependent, Mind-Affecting]
Casting Time: 1 standard action
Range: Close
Target: One creature
Duration: 1 round/Power point (D); see text
Saving Throw: Will negates; see text
Spell Resistance: Yes
Minimum Power Points: 1

You give the subject a single command, which it obeys to the best of its ability at its earliest opportunity. You may select from the following options.
Approach: On its turn, the subject moves toward you as quickly and directly as possible for 1 round. The creature may do nothing but move during its turn, and it provokes attacks of opportunity for this movement as normal.
Drop: On its turn, the subject drops whatever it is holding. It can't pick up any dropped item until its next turn.
Fall: On its turn, the subject falls to the ground and remains prone for 1 round. It may act normally while prone but takes any appropriate penalties.
Flee: On its turn, the subject moves away from you as quickly as possible for 1 round. It may do nothing but move during its turn, and it provokes attacks of opportunity for this movement as normal.
Halt: The subject stands in place for 1 round. It may not take any actions but is not considered helpless. If the subject can't carry out your command on its next turn, the spell automatically fails.
Restriction:
Choose one type of creature when you learn this spell. This spell only works on creatures of that type.
Heightened:
Each additional Power point increases the duration by 1 round. At the start of each commanded creature's action after the first, it gets another Will save to attempt to break free from the spell. This is a free action that does not provoke attacks of opportunity.


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last updated 30 January 2005