Shadow Spawn

6th-level · Illusion

Shadow Spawn — fantasy spell effect illustration. Shadow Spawn is a 6th-level illusion available to Wizard, Sorceror, Cleric.
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Casting Time 4 hours

Range Touch

Components V, S, M

Duration Instantaneous

Classes Cleric, Wizard

Casting this spell consumes the corpse of a creature and creates a shadowy duplicate of it. The creature returns as a shadow beast. The shadow beast has dim memories of its former life and retains free will; casters are advised to be ready to make an attractive offer to the newly-risen shadow beast, to gain its cooperation.

Source: Kobold Press Compilation · OGL/Open