Animate Object

This spell animates an existing object, such as a statue, a sword, or piece of furniture. Its abilities and attributes vary depending on the body, and are up the GM. If the targeted object is held by another being (for instance, casting Animate Object on the opponent's helmet to make it hop away), the holder defends with Will. Contrast with Animation (spell).
=== Examples ===
Item 	Weight 	Casting Costin FP
Cloak of Wafting 	5 lbs 	100
Expressive Helmet 	~5 lbs 	300
Horrifying Angry Piano	~700 lbs	2800uses a 700-lb body, and the Stone modifier since it's wood and metal
== Notes ==
Animated objects require concentration, and are puppeteered by the caster. It cannot be enhanced with Independence or Initiative.
==Comment==
When compared with Animation this spell is both more flexible and more limited. It is more flexible is that it is not limited to depictions humanoids or animals. It is more limited in that it is based on weight while Animation is based on size and does not imbue the object with a IQ 9 spirt which would eliminate the need for concentration..
So to animate the Statue of Liberty (250,000 lbs, 154'), as in "Secret of the Black Pearl" in Thundarr with Animate Object would have cost Gemini an insane 150,000 energy cast and to maintain while Animation would require a much saner (relatively speaking) 81 energy to cast and 41 to maintain each minute.
== References ==
Category:Making and Breaking College