Summon Varrangoin (Priest Spell)

﻿This spell allows a priest to summon one abyss bat (varrangoin) as a servant. The priest can spec- ify which type (I-VI) of varrangoin he wishes to summon. The casting time is 1 round per "type level" (a Type II varrangoin can be summoned in 2 rounds, a Type V takes 5 rounds, etc.). However, because of the chaotic nature of the Abyssal planes, there is always some chance that the summoning will bring forth a randomly selected varrangoin type. This chance is 50%, less 2% per level of experience of the priest. If a randomly selected type appears, use the table to determine the type appearing:
d100 	Varrangoin Appearing
01-30	Type I
31-50	Type II
51-66	Type III
67-80	Type IV
81-88	Type V
89-92	Type VI
93-00	Spell failure: no varrangoin appear
﻿Lesser varrangoin summoned will do the priest's bidding to the best of their abilities, save that they will not behave in any obviously self-destructive manner. Greater varrangoin, however, have to be negotiated with and offered some reward or sacrifice for their services before they will serve the priest.
This specialized and limited form of gating draws forth an abyssal bat for a limited time only. At each dawn following its summons, the varrangoin is permitted a saving throw vs. spell and, if this is failed, it returns to its home plane. Saving throws must be made in the same manner each dawn following the summons in order for the var- rangoin to remain on the Prime Material. Varran- goin do not have true names or individual identities, so it is not necessary for the casting priest to be familiar with the details of the creature being summoned.
The material component is a small quartz prism crafted with asymmetric facets, contained within a brass sphere. It is consumed during the summons.
Notes: Granted by Iuz the Evil of the GREYHAWK setting.
Lesser Varrangoin (Abyssal Bat): AC 0; MV fly 18 (C); HD 5+5; THAC0 15; #AT 3 (claw/claw/bite); Dmg 1d4/1d4/1d6; SA by type; SD by type; MR 25%; SZ M (4-5' tall); ML fanatic (17-18); Int very (11-12); AL CE; XP 2,000.
These skeletal bats have rotting wings, a skull-like head, glowing red eyes, and a forked tail. They have special abilities depending on their type. All varrangoin types look alike.
General Power-Harmed only by silver or magic. Light and continual light inflict 2 points damage/caster level; if in radius, all attacks and saves at -2. Sunray or sunburst inflict 6d6, no saving throw if magic resistance fails. Save against any breath weapon for half damage.
I – Breathes cone of cold at 11th level for 5d8, 3/day. Immune to cold, half from electricity.
II – Breathes fireball 15' radius, 30-yard range, 5d8, 3/day. Immune to fire, half from acid.
III – Spit lightning bolt 5 x 60', 5d6, 3/day. Immune to electricity.
IV – Spits acid 5' radius, 30-yard range, 5d8, 3/day. Immune to acid, half from fire.
Greater Varrangoin (Abyssal Bat): AC -3; MV fly 18 (C); HD 8+16; THAC0 11; #AT 4 (claw/claw/bite/tail); Dmg 1d6/1d6/1d10/1d8; SA by type; SD by type; MR 35%; SZ M (4-5' tall); ML fanatic (17-18); Int high (13-14); AL CE; XP 6,000.
General Powers – Harmed only by silver or magic. Light and continual light inflict 2 points damage/caster level; if in radius, all attacks and saves at -2. Sunray or sunburst inflict 6d6, no saving throw if magic resistance fails. Save against any breath weapon for half damage.
V – Berserk (1 turn/day, +2 attack/-2 AC, immune to fear/illusions), Dispel magic at 14th level, 2/day, symbol of pain 1/day, Immune to charm, Permanent free action. Half damage from fire, cold, electricity, Immune to spells that affect their strength and physical capabilities (e.g.: Jumble, ray of enfeeblement, prayer effects on attack and damage).
VI – Spells as 9th level wizard. Save vs. spells and rod/wand/stave at 18th level. Innate magic (all 1/day): mirror image, dispel magic, polymorph other, polymorph self, wizard eye, flesh to stone, project image. Immune to 1st-3rd level spells. Can use any wizard item they can physically wield.
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