Gloomcloud (Wizard Spell)

When cast, gloomcloud creates a small, gray cloud over the head of an individual. Only the creature affected by the cloud can see it. The cloud is invisible to others. The cloud moves with the individual, causing him to feel despair as per the 4th-level wizard spell emotion unless a saving throw vs. spell with a -2 penalty is successful. The despair caused by the gloomcloud is so profound that the victim can do nothing but walk slowly, sit silently, or weep in frustration. He is unable to muster the energy to fight, cast spells, or do anything to help himself. If attacked while in this condition, a roll on 1d20 determines what his response will be. On a 1-5, the victim just sits and lets whatever is going to happen occur; on a 6-15 he feebly and unenthusiastically defends himself (-1 to attack and damage rolls, -2 penalty to Armor Class), and on a 16-20, he reacts normally, putting up a good defense and able to mount an offense as well. At the end of the combat, if the spell's duration hasn't expired, the victim returns to his dejected state.
The material components for the spell are a drop of dirty water and a small, twisted length of chain. Cerulean wizards may use their blue lens in lieu of other material components.
Category:Wizard Spells
Category:Spells from Defilers and Preservers: Wizards of Athas
Category:Spells