Dissipate (Wizard Spell)

This spell is only effective when cast upon the Ethereal Plane. When dissipate is cast upon a target, the victim's body actually begins to boil away as if it were composed of ephemeral ether. For every round dissipate lasts (1 round for every 2 levels of the caster), the victim's body loses coherency at a rate of 3d4 hit points per round. A victim reduced to 0 hit points permanently dissipates, merging completely with the surrounding mists-though a wish spell can reform the victim. Even if a target survives the effects of this spell, he loses 1d4 hit points permanently (restoration or wish can return these lost hit points). Victims who permanently lose more than 25% of their maximum hit points also lose a randomly rolled limb (assign 1d4 to arms and legs), and they must make a system shock roll to survive the trauma.
A target who makes his saving throw still loses 1d4 points of damage per round while the spell lasts, but he doesn't incur any permanent hit point loss. If cast on an inanimate object, the target object must make an item saving throw (with a -2 penalty) against acid. Objects that are successful remain unharmed, but objects that fail lose 5% of their total mass for each round dissipate lasts. Items that lose more than 50% of their total mass are eroded beyond repair- though objects and structures may fare better at the Dungeon Master's discretion.
The caster must concentrate to keep the spell active. If he suffers any damage or is interrupted in any way, the spell ends.
The material components for this spell include a miniature teapot and a dash of sea salt.
Category:Wizard Spells
Category:Spells from A Guide to the Ethereal Plane
Category:Spells