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Gloomcloud

Level 4 priest spell · Conjuration/Summoning

Sphere
Charm
Range
10 yds.
Components
V, S, M
Casting time
4
Duration
2 rds. +1 rd./level
Area of effect
1 creature
Saving throw
None

Usually reserved as punishment for transgressions. this spell causes a drizzling gray cloud to form over the head of a single creature. The cloud appears 4 feet above the creature's head and moves with it. The cloud is unaffected by wind or fire. The creature feels despair as if affected by the 4th level wizard spell emotion unless it makes a successful saving throw vs. spell at a -2 penalty. No benefit can be gained from the gloomcloud's drizzle; thirst is not quenched and fire is not put out by it.

The enchantment can be canceled by dispel magic. However, the creature is too dispirited to cast dispel magic on itself.

Those viewing the affected creature might also be affected by the dismal sight – causing them to laugh, take pity, or simply distrust the wet individual (causing a -3 penalty to reaction rolls).

The material component is a drop of dirty water.

Notes: Very rare spell. (Updated from the Polyhedron? Newszine.)

Sources

This spell on the AD&D 2nd Edition Wiki