Shadow Play (Wizard Spell)

By placing a candle in the center of a room and casting this spell, the wizard causes an event to be replayed. Shadows projected by the candle transform into the outlines of the room's previous occupants. The shadows reenact what transpired between those individuals during the past hour or more, depending on the level of the caster. Although no sound is involved, the caster may discern what took place by watching the shadows. Voices can be added by casting a shadow speak spell. This spell does not replay the actions of undead creatures, and it will not function in a room larger than 30 feet by 30 feet. The spell's duration is one hour, plus 1 turn per level of the caster above 5th. Once the starting point is selected, projections from further in the past are not shown.
The material component is the candle, which is consumed by the completion of the spell. Pre­maturely extinguishing the candle ends the spell.
Notes: Rare for illusionists; otherwise, very rare. (Updated from Polyhedron Newszine.)
Category:Wizard Spells
Category:Spells from Wizard's Spell Compendium
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