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Create Minor Helm

Level 5 priest spell · Enchantment/Charm

Sphere
Creation
Range
10 yds.
Components
V, S, M
Casting time
1 turn/level
Duration
1 wk./level
Area of effect
1 item
Saving throw
None

By casting this spell, the priest can transform a normal chair or seat into a minor spelljammer helm suitable for powering a ship through space. This spell does not replace the need for a permanent magical helm onboard, and is used primarily as a back-up system or in emergency situations. Casting this spell ages the caster one year.

The minor helm can power a ship of no more than twice the caster's level in tonnage; a 20th level priest can therefore create a helm capable of powering a 40-ton ship. In operation, a minor helm created in such a fashion is identical to a regular, permanent spelljammer helm, with one exception. If a helm created by this spell is successfully dispelled, it disappears and must be created anew. The spell requires a chair, stool, or other seat suitable for use as a helm.

Notes: Uncommon for priests from a spelljamming culture; otherwise, very rare.

Sources

This spell on the AD&D 2nd Edition Wiki