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	=='''~~CURSE SPELLS~~'''==		=='''Curse Spells'''==
	You can also invent your own curse with prepared research (with DM approval and discussion prior to casting), but it should be no more powerful than those described in the spell, and the DM has the final say on the curse’s effect. For a channeler to create a new curse he must take 1D4 days of study/contemplation creating the curse.		You can also invent your own curse with prepared research (with DM approval and discussion prior to casting), but it should be no more powerful than those described in the spell, and the DM has the final say on the curse’s effect. For a channeler to create a new curse he must take 1D4 days of study/contemplation creating the curse.

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	=== Bestow Curse ===		=== Bestow Curse ===
	'''Necromancy<br>		'''Necromancy'''<br>
	You can also invent your own curse, but it should be no more powerful than those described in the spell, and the DM has the final say on the curse’s effect. Some examples of alternate curses are:		You can also invent your own curse with prepared research (with DM approval and discussion prior to casting), but it should be no more powerful than those described in the spell, and the DM has the final say on the curse’s effect. For a channeler to create a new curse he must take 1D4 days of study/contemplation creating the curse.
	* The target ~~take s~~ a -8 penalty on all checks made using one skill, such as Climb or Spellcraft.		: '''Some examples of alternate curses are:'''
	* The target’s Strength score counts as 10 less (minimum 1) for the purposes of carrying capacity. This might cause some individuals to suddenly take encumbrance penalties while others collapse under the weight of their own equipment.		::* The target takes a -8 penalty on all checks made using one skill, such as Climb or Spellcraft.
	* The target’s armor falls into disrepair, halving its hit points and hardness while decreasing the armor bonus it grants by -4 (to a minimum of 1) and doubling the armor check penalty. This effect shifts to any new armor donned, while the armor removed returns to normal (although any damage it might have taken remains).		::* The target’s Strength score counts as 10 less (minimum 1) for the purposes of carrying capacity. This might cause some individuals to suddenly take encumbrance penalties while others collapse under the weight of their own equipment.
	* The target must carry something designated by the caster or suffer a -5 penalty on all saves. The item can be vague (such as a holy symbol of Vecna) or specific (such as the Helm of King Aramil), but it cannot be something dangerous or deadly for the target to carry (a massive boulder or burning coals). The caster must give the object to the target when casting the spell.		::* The target’s armor falls into disrepair, halving its hit points and hardness while decreasing the armor bonus it grants by -4 (to a minimum of 1) and doubling the armor check penalty. This effect shifts to any new armor donned, while the armor removed returns to normal (although any damage it might have taken remains).
	* One of the target’s limbs ceases to function. A nonfunctional arm cannot hold or wield any item and cannot be used to perform somatic components, while a nonfunctional leg prevents the target from walking properly without a crutch (and even then the target can only move at half speed). A nonfunctional wing prevents the target from flying if it uses wings to fly.		::* The target must carry something designated by the caster or suffer a -5 penalty on all saves. The item can be vague (such as a holy symbol of Vecna) or specific (such as the Helm of King Aramil), but it cannot be something dangerous or deadly for the target to carry (a massive boulder or burning coals). The caster must give the object to the target when casting the spell.
	* The target loses all weapon and armor proficiencies, other than simple weapons, natural weapons, and unarmed strikes. If the target has feats for which the lost proficiencies are prerequisites (such as Weapon Focus), he loses the use of these as well.		::* One of the target’s limbs ceases to function. A nonfunctional arm cannot hold or wield any item and cannot be used to perform somatic components, while a nonfunctional leg prevents the target from walking properly without a crutch (and even then the target can only move at half speed). A nonfunctional wing prevents the target from flying if it uses wings to fly. (This curse can only be applied once per day per target)
	* The target becomes ~~completely~~ socially inept. He takes -6 penalties on Bluff, Diplomacy, Gather Information, Intimidate, and Sense Motive checks, on Charisma checks to influence ~~comeone~~, and on Disguise checks then attempting to act as someone else.		::* The target loses all weapon and armor proficiencies, other than simple weapons, natural weapons, and unarmed strikes. If the target has feats for which the lost proficiencies are prerequisites (such as Weapon Focus), he loses the use of these as well.
	* The target’s armor, shield, or one of his weapons (caster’s choice) becomes cursed. It’s enhancement bonus is reversed and it loses any other special abilities, so a +4 flaming longsword becomes a -4 longsword. If nonmagical, the weapon, shield or armor instead becomes a -1 weapon, shield, or armor.		::* The target becomes socially inept. He takes -6 penalties on Bluff, Diplomacy, Gather Information, Intimidate, and Sense Motive checks, on Charisma checks to influence someone, and on Disguise checks then attempting to act as someone else.
	* The target is stricken with cowardice. Each time the character rolls for initiative, he must immediately make a Will save (with the same DC as the curse) or become shaken for the duration of the combat. The first time the character takes damage in the combat, he must save again or become shaken for 1d4 rounds (if already shaken, instead treat as panicked for 1d4 rounds).		::* The target’s armor, shield, or one of his weapons (caster’s choice) becomes cursed. It’s enhancement bonus is reversed and it loses any other special abilities, so a +4 flaming longsword becomes a -4 longsword. If nonmagical, the weapon, shield or armor instead becomes a -1 weapon, shield, or armor.
	* The target appears to be a different alignment (caster’s choice) for the purpose of divination spells and spell-like abilities such as detect evil.		::* The target is stricken with cowardice. Each time the character rolls for initiative, he must immediately make a Will save (with the same DC as the curse) or become shaken for the duration of the combat. The first time the character takes damage in the combat, he must save again or become shaken for 1d4 rounds (if already shaken, instead treat as panicked for 1d4 rounds).
	* The target’s damage reduction, spell resistance, or elemental resistance of one type is reduced by 5, to a minimum of 0.		::* The target appears to be a different alignment (caster’s choice) for the purpose of divination spells and spell-like abilities such as detect evil.
	* The target immediately becomes fatigued until he has consumed 1 pint of blood. Thereafter, he gains a thirst for blood and normal food and drink no longer nourish him. He awakens fatigued each morning and must drink 1 pint of blood to stave off this fatigue for the day.		::* The target’s damage reduction, spell resistance, or elemental resistance of one type is reduced by 5, to a minimum of 0.
	* Everyone who knows the target no longer recognizes him, except for the caster. Even the target’s allies do not recognize him and those who come to know him again forget knowing him each morning.		::* The target immediately becomes fatigued until he has consumed 1 pint of blood. Thereafter, he gains a thirst for blood and normal food and drink no longer nourish him. He awakens fatigued each morning and must drink 1 pint of blood to stave off this fatigue for the day.
	* The target gains a susceptibility to damage from a certain source (caster’s choice). All damage taken from this source is increased by 5 points. The source must be either a specific element, such as fire, or weapons made of a specified uncommon material such as mithral, silver, or bone.		::* Everyone who knows the target no longer recognizes him, except for the caster. Even the target’s allies do not recognize him and those who come to know him again forget knowing him each morning.
	* The target loses the ability to heal naturally (although he does not lose innate healing abilities such as fast healing or regeneration). In addition, spells of the conjuration (healing) subschool only heal the target for half as much as normal. Such spells that cause damage are unaffected by this curse. For example, a cure light wounds spell cast upon an undead creature is unaffected, while an inflict light wounds spell cast on the same creature would be halved.		::* The target gains a susceptibility to damage from a certain source (caster’s choice). All damage taken from this source is increased by 5 points. The source must be either a specific element, such as fire, or weapons made of a specified uncommon material such as mithral, silver, or bone.
	* The target’s ~~signt~~ is reduced to 20 feet, even with natural abilities and spells such as darkvision.		::* The target loses the ability to heal naturally (although he does not lose innate healing abilities such as fast healing or regeneration). In addition, spells of the conjuration (healing) subschool only heal the target for half as much as normal. Such spells that cause damage are unaffected by this curse. For example, a cure light wounds spell cast upon an undead creature is unaffected, while an inflict light wounds spell cast on the same creature would be halved.
	* The target must roll a Fortitude save (with the same DC as the curse) each time he commits an evil or ~~illgal~~ act to avoid becoming nauseated for 2d4 rounds. Alternatively, the caster may use this curse to affect those committing acts of kindness and generosity.		::* The target’s sight is reduced to 20 feet, even with natural abilities and spells such as darkvision.
	* The target loses the use of one of his feats. If this feat is a prerequisite for other feats, the target loses the use of those feats as well.		::* The target must roll a Fortitude save (with the same DC as the curse) each time he commits an evil or illegal act to avoid becoming nauseated for 2d4 rounds. Alternatively, the caster may use this curse to affect those committing acts of kindness and generosity.
	* One of the target’s minor racial abilities is disabled. Minor abilities include darkvision, low-light vision, racial save bonuses, racial skill bonuses, racial weapon proficiency or familiarity, or stability. The DM has the final word as to what other racial abilities qualify as minor.		::* The target loses the use of one of his feats. If this feat is a prerequisite for other feats, the target loses the use of those feats as well.
	* The target immediately becomes fatigued, and henceforth requires 12 hours of sleep each time he rests or else is fatigued for the remainder of the day.		::* One of the target’s minor racial abilities is disabled. Minor abilities include darkvision, low-light vision, racial save bonuses, racial skill bonuses, racial weapon proficiency or familiarity, or stability. The DM has the final word as to what other racial abilities qualify as minor.
	* The target becomes a disease carrier. Anyone the target touches or who touches the target must roll a DC 16 Fortitude save or else contract blinding sickness or cackle fever (DMG, 292). The target is immune to the selected disease.		::* The target makes a Willpower SV DC10 + caster level. If failed the target immediately becomes fatigued, and henceforth requires 12 hours of sleep each time he rests or else is fatigued for the remainder of the day.
	* The target has uncontrollable shakes, imposing a -4 penalty on ranged attacks and a 20% spell failure chance for spells with somatic components.		::* The target becomes a disease carrier. Anyone the target touches or who touches the target must roll a DC 16 Fortitude save or else contract blinding sickness or cackle fever (DMG, 292). The target is immune to the selected disease.
	* The target becomes unable to tell a lie. He may, however, choose to avoid answering a question in order to avoid telling the truth.		::* The target has uncontrollable shakes, imposing a -4 penalty on ranged attacks and a 20% spell failure chance for spells with somatic components.
	* The target fears killing and must attempt to deal nonlethal damage whenever possible, taking a penalty of -4 on attack rolls with most weapons to do so.		::* The target becomes unable to tell a lie. He may, however, choose to avoid answering a question in order to avoid telling the truth.
			::* The target fears killing and must attempt to deal nonlethal damage whenever possible, taking a penalty of -4 on attack rolls with most weapons to do so.

	=== Bestow Curse, Greater ===		=== Bestow Curse, Greater ===

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 ===== Bone Thicket Notation =====
 : The only difference between ''bone thicket'' and ''vine mine'' from the Spell Compendium (p. 230) is the fourth option.  The vines can grant a +4 Hide bonus for that option, which seems inappropriate for skeletal hands and arms.  Otherwise it is the same spell (more information is given for ''bone thicket'' because I don't like having to look up the effects of things like heavy undergrowth).
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 * –8 penalty on attack rolls, saving throws, ability checks, and skill checks.
 * Each turn, the subject has a 25% chance to act normally; otherwise, it takes no action.
-You can also invent your own curse, but it should be no more powerful than those described above, and the DM has the final say on the curse’s effect.
+You can also invent your own curse, but it should be no more powerful than those described above, and the DM has the final say on the curse’s effect.  Some examples of alternate curses are:
+* The target loses a class ability such as spellcasting, sneak attack damage, or barbarian rage.  If this class ability is a prerequisite for other abilities or feats, the target loses the use of those feats as well
-A greater curse cannot be dispelled, nor can it be removed with break enchantment or limited wish.  A miracle or wish spell removes a greater curse, as does remove curse cast by a spellcaster of at least 17th level.
+* The target gains a susceptibility to a one energy type (such as fire or electricity) or to weapons made of a specified rare or unusual material (such as adamantine or silver) of the caster’s choice. The target takes an additional +50% extra damage from this source.  This effect does not stack with any other weaknesses the target might already possess.
+* The target’s alignment gradually moves toward another of the caster’s choice.  For example, a lawful good paladin might be cursed to become chaotic evil, losing access to all of his paladin spells and abilities.  There is no immediate effect, but the target must make a Will save each day thereafter or his alignment shifts one step toward the chosen alignment.
-'''Source''': Spell Compendium, pg. 27 (altered level from sorc/wiz to cha.)
+* The target takes damage equal to the damage he deals to others.  Only damage dealt with weapons is affected, not ability damage or spell effects.
+* One of the target’s attack options is lost (such as a dragon’s breath weapon or a medusa’s petrifying gaze attack).
+* The target can no longer sleep soundly, perhaps wracked by nightmares or guilt over past evil deeds (caster’s choice). He wakes fatigued each morning and cannot perform tasks that require him to be well-rested, such as a wizard preparing spells.
 == Proposed Spells ==

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 '''Spell Resistance:''' Yes<br>
 This spell magically weakens the target and gives some of his strength to the caster.  The target suffers a -3 penalty to Strength, and the caster gains a +3 bonus to Strength.  The spell cannot reduce the target to a Strength of less than 1; if it would do so, the caster can gain only as many points of Strength as the target loses.  The penalty and benefit granted by this spell persists through the duration of the spell even if the caster or the target die.
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 '''''Source:''''' Spell Compendium, pg. 125 (altered level from sorc/wiz to cha, and components ignored the less-than-1-gp-value material components.)
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 . Drained: loses 1 hit point per character level until minor curse is removed. <br>
 === Fleshknit ===

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 == Spells Currently In-Game ==
 == Proposed Spells ==
 === Bestow Curse, Lesser ===
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 This spell functions as ''lesser fleshknit'', except that it effects multiple creatures.

Bihlbo: /* Fleshknit, Greater */

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Fleshknit, Greater

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	'''Necromancy'''<br>		'''Necromancy'''<br>
	'''Level:''' Cha 5<br>		'''Level:''' Cha 5<br>
	'''Duration:''' ~~24 hours;~~ 10 rounds + 1 round/level (max 35 rounds)<br>		'''Duration:''' 10 rounds + 1 round/level (max 35 rounds)<br>
	This spell functions as ''lesser fleshknit'', except as noted here~~. Once the spell is cast it remains inactive for up to a day, but becomes active the round after the target takes any damage~~. It grants fast healing 4.		This spell functions as ''lesser fleshknit'', except as noted here. It grants fast healing 4.

	=== Fleshknit, Lesser ===		=== Fleshknit, Lesser ===

Bihlbo: /* Fleshknit Circle */

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	'''Range:''' 20 ft.<br>		'''Range:''' 20 ft.<br>
	'''Target:''' One creature/2 levels, no two of which are more than 30 ft. apart<br>		'''Target:''' One creature/2 levels, no two of which are more than 30 ft. apart<br>
	'''Duration:''' 10 rounds + 1 round/level (~~mas~~ 40 rounds)<br>		'''Duration:''' 10 rounds + 1 round/level (max 40 rounds)<br>
	This spell functions as ''fleshknit'', except that it effects multiple creatures and that it grants fast healing 3.		This spell functions as ''fleshknit'', except that it effects multiple creatures and that it grants fast healing 3.

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Fleshknit

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	'''Necromancy'''<br>		'''Necromancy'''<br>
	'''Level:''' Cha 3<br>		'''Level:''' Cha 3<br>
	'''Duration:''' ~~24 hours;~~ 10 rounds + 1 round/level (max 25 rounds)<br>		'''Duration:''' 10 rounds + 1 round/level (max 25 rounds)<br>
	This spell functions as ''lesser fleshknit'', except as noted here~~. Once the spell is cast it remains inactive for up to a day, but becomes active the round after the target takes any damage~~. It grants fast healing 2.		This spell functions as ''lesser fleshknit'', except as noted here. It grants fast healing 2.

	=== Fleshknit Circle ===		=== Fleshknit Circle ===

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	This spell functions as ''lesser fleshknit'', except that it effects multiple creatures.		This spell functions as ''lesser fleshknit'', except that it effects multiple creatures.

	~~=== Necrotic Spell Growth ===~~
	~~'''Necromancy'''<br>~~
	~~'''Level:''' Cha 4<br>~~
	~~'''Components:''' V, S<br>~~
	~~'''Casting Time:''' 1 minute<br>~~
	~~'''Range:''' Touch<br>~~
	~~'''Target:''' Creature touched, see text<br>~~
	~~'''Duration:''' Permanent until discharged<br>~~
	~~'''Saving Throw:''' Fortitude negates (harmless)<br>~~
	~~'''Spell Resistance:''' Yes (harmless)<br>~~
	This spell creates a magical necrotic growth that is capable of discharging the effects of a spell. Only characters with a Constitution score of 10 or more may receive a spell growth. A body can only support a number of spell levels stored within spell growths equal to the character's Hit Dice. The growth manifests at the designated location chosen by the caster and appears as a small pustule, bony protrusion, or tiny fleshy appendage. This does not inconvenience or pain the target of the spell.
	<br>Once created, the spell growth can have one spell cast into it, by yourself or by any other caster (even the target of this spell). The caster wishing to store a spell in a growth pays the normal spell energy cost for the spell, plus any other costs of the spell being stored. Spell energy from stored spells (no matter the source) are not recovered until the stored spell has been cast or until the storing caster "recalls" that energy. Recalled spell energy shrivels and ruins the target's necrotic spell growth and does not return to the storing caster until the next time he or she recovers spell energy.
	<br>The bearer of the growth can remove it, requiring the same amount of time as the casting time of the stored spell, thereby activating the spell stored within the growth. Upon activation, the spell growth produces the effects of the stored spell. This happens as though the target used a spell-like ability that mimics the spell cast into the growth. The caster level of this effect is determined by the caster of the spell cast into the growth.
	<br>For example, creating a necrotic spell growth and then storing a magic missle spell (1st level) on an ally reduces your spell energy by seven points: four for bestow spell and three for magic missile. Your maximum amount of spell energy is reduced by one until the target actually casts the magic missle spell or until you recall that energy.

	=== Prowess Siphon ===		=== Prowess Siphon ===