This is a form of necromatic Manc that is used for Lawful purposes. This Manc overrides the undead and enables the user to control them to some extent. The undead are controlled by the user and is restricted by the Level of the caster and the type of the undead. While using this Manc the user must maintain concentration for some types as indicated on the Undead Table.
UNDEAD TABLE | ||||
UNDEAD CREATURE | TYPE | CONCENTRATION | FAITH RESISTANCE BONUS |
SELF DESTRUCTION |
Bloodsucker | Difficult | Yes | +1D10 / Level of caster in Rounds | Yes |
Corpser | Easy | No | +1D4-1 | Yes |
Frenier | Average | No | +1D6-1 | No |
Ghost | Varies | Varies | Varies / Varies | No |
Ghoul | Hard | Yes | +1D8 / Level of caster +1D4 Rounds | Yes |
Haunt | Difficult | No | +1D10 / Level of caster +2 Rounds | Yes |
Lich | Impossible | Impossible | - / - | No |
Mourner | Average | Yes | +1D6-1 | Yes |
Raver Spirit | Difficult | Yes | +1D10 / Level of caster +2 Rounds | Yes |
Skeleton | Simple | No | 0 | Yes |
Spectre | Difficult | Yes | +1D10 / Level of caster +2 Rounds | No |
Tomb Skeleton | Difficult | No | +1D10 / Level of caster +2 Rounds | No |
Tree Spirit | Easy | No | +1D4-1 | Yes |
Wight | Average | Yes | +1D6-1 / Level of caster +8 Rounds | Yes |
Wolf-Wight | Simple | Yes | 0 | Yes |
Wraith | Impossible | Impossible | - / - | No |
The user may issue commands and after the Control Undead Duration ends the undead will revert to its previous state and control. The user may continue to control the undead up to the end of the Duration, where, again, the undead will revert to its normal control. By adding an extra 2 Power levels to the Manc the Duration can be extended to a Day and so on (Waek, Penatwaek, Dodecate, Decade, and Centaury) each costing an extra 2 Power Levels cumulatively. Alternatively by adding an extra Power level (cumulative) an extra undead may be controlled at the same time.
(I.e. A cleric casts Control undead at a skeleton and adds an extra 4 Power levels to the casting (declaring Duration increase) this means they may now control the skeleton for up to a Waek rather than the default Duration. Alternatively they may have elected to add an extra 4 Power levels (declaring increased numbers) and instead controlled 5 individual skeletons (all must follow the same command if Concentration is needed.)
Commands given to the undead are not specifically spoken, but are mentally commanded. The undead will have a Save Vs Manc equal to their Faith Resistance. If successful then the undead will either stand still uncomprehending or else break free of the control, dependent on its type (see the Undead Table). Certain types of undead may re-take failed Saves, the frequency is indicated on the Undead Table.
Commands given to undead can include self destruction but is dependent upon type (see the Undead Table). Note that in some case self destruction means dispersing to their applicable hells and such, not necessarily true release, they may reappear at a later time.
Any Control Undead may be usurped by a higher-Level Control Undead.
Item Creation Chant:-
ITEM | LEVEL | CHARGES | DURATION | RANGE | NOTES | VIRGIN | MAIDEN |
Wand | 6 |
3 |
60 Rounds | Level x 5 feet | - | 5 Passages | 4 Passages |
Spell | 7 | 3 | 30 Rounds | 40 feet | Sight / Gestures | 8 Passages | - |
Holy Symbol | 8 |
5 |
120 Rounds |
Level x 10 feet | - | 5 Passages | 4 Passages |
Mask | 10 | 5 | 240 Rounds | 40 feet | Sight | 7 Passages | 6 Passages |
Other |
11 |
D.O.I |
D.O.I | D.O.I | D.O.I | D.O.I | D.O.I |
1 Round = 30 seconds