Varisia world illustration - Fantasy theme
Fantasy

Varisia

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Ryvian

Varisia is a land of ancient ruins. It hides secrets of Thassilon.


Author's Note: Author's Notes for Rise of the Runelords: Welcome to Varisia, a land of ancient mysteries and untamed wilderness. Here, echoes of a lost empire stir, and shadows of forgotten magic threaten to awaken. In this campaign, you will explore ruined cities, face monstrous foes, and uncover secrets buried for millennia. Your choices will shape the fate of Sandpoint and beyond. Trust is rare, danger is real, and legends are born in moments of courage. Prepare for intrigue, adventure, and a journey that will test your bonds and challenge your destiny. Remember: Heroes are defined not by their power, but by the choices they make. Welcome to Rise of the Runelords.
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Animate Dead
NecromancyLevel 3
Animate Dead

Description

This spell creates an undead servant. Choose a pile of bones or a corpse of a Medium or Small humanoid within range. Your spell imbues the target with a foul mimicry of life, raising it as an undead creature. The target becomes a skeleton if you chose bones or a zombie if you chose a corpse (the DM has the creature's game statistics). On each of your turns, you can use a bonus action to mentally command any creature you made with this spell if the creature is within 60 feet of you (if you control multiple creatures, you can command any or all of them at the same time, issuing the same command to each one). You decide what action the creature will take and where it will move during its next turn, or you can issue a general command, such as to guard a particular chamber or corridor. If you issue no commands, the creature only defends itself against hostile creatures. Once given an order, the creature continues to follow it until its task is complete. The creature is under your control for 24 hours, after which it stops obeying any command you've given it. To maintain control of the creature for another 24 hours, you must cast this spell on the creature again before the current 24-hour period ends. This use of the spell reasserts your control over up to four creatures you have animated with this spell, rather than animating a new one.

Spell Details
Level3
Range10
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