Possess (Priest Spell)

This spell is similar to the 3rd level possess animal spell. Unlike that spell, however, this enchantment can be used to take over any type of natural animal or intelligent creature. When pos­sessing a character, the shukenja does not gain any of the abilities of that character class (that is, spe­cial abilities or spells). For every point of damage suffered by the host, the shukenja suffers 1/2 point of damage. Should the host die while under con­trol, the shukenja must make a successful system shock roll or die.
While controlling an animal, the body of the shukenja falls into a catatonic state. If the body is disturbed or moved, the shukenja's spirit is lost until reunited with its body, as per a restore spell. When released, the possessed creature does not have any memory of actions done during the pos­session or knowledge of who possessed it.
The material components for this spell are a bowl or stick of incense and a figurine of the crea­ture or character to be possessed.
Notes: Common for oriental priests; otherwise, very rare.
Category:Priest Spells
Category:Spells from Priest's Spell Compendium
Category:Spells