Planar Vassal (Priest Spell)

This spell lets the priest capture an outer planar creature of opposite alignment and force it into temporary servitude. The priest selects the type of creature desired before the preparation time begins. The creature's alignment must be directly opposed to the caster's, as follows: lawful is opposed to chaotic, good is opposed to evil, and neutral has no opposite. For example, a lawful good priest must select a chaotic evil creature. True neutral priests cannot cast this spell.
During preparation, the priest must cast a gate spell to call the creature to the Prime Material Plane. Because the creature called for may or may not step through the gale – and even if it does, it may immediately attack the priest – the prepara­tion is hazardous. When the creature of opposite alignment arrives, the priest must personally subdue it, without help from others. Once the priest inflicts damage equal to half the creature's hit point total by any means, the planar vassal spell can be cast.
Upon completion of the casting, the planar crea­ture immediately becomes a discontented vassal of the priest. It grumbles and complains about duties, but performs them, albeit slowly at times. The vassal obeys the letter of all commands, but tries to violate their spirit when feasible. The planar vassal has no obligation to protect the priest unless so ordered. Planar creatures with the power to call others of their kind can be ordered to do so, but those new creatures are in no way controlled by the priest. Once the seven days have passed, the planar creature most likely (75% chance) attacks the priest; otherwise, it simply returns to its home plane.
Other planar creatures may notice their associ­ate's absence and come to investigate. Also, once a creature is free, it may plot revenge – subtle priests often see to it that their planar vassals are slain car­rying out their duties. Those surviving this treat­ment never forget an enemy.
Notes: Granted to elementals, common.
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