Mapped Terror: Ceremorphosis

For other versions of Mapped Terror, see Mapped Terror (disambiguation).

Mapped Terror: Ceremorphosis is a level 4 illusion spell. This spell creates the illusion that its target has transformed into a Mind Flayer, freezing them in fear. It cannot be learned by players and is only used by NPCs.

Description

Exploit the target's mapped fear to make it believe it has undergone ceremorphosis.

Properties

Cost

Action + Level 4 Spell Slot

Details

WIS Save

 Range: 18 m / 60 ft

At higher levels

Casting this spell at a higher level grants no additional benefit.

Condition: Heartform Terror: Ceremorphosis

 Heartform Terror: Ceremorphosis

Duration: 2 turns

DC 16  Wisdom saving throw

• Overcome with the fear they've turned into an illithid, the affected entity cannot move or take actions.

Frightened

Condition: Frightened

 Frightened

Duration: 2 turns

DC 16  Wisdom saving throw

• Cannot move. Frightened entities also have Disadvantage on Ability checks and Attack rolls.

Frightened

How to learn

Used by creatures: Viconia DeVir

Notes

• Cast by Viconia DeVir after using Castigate Heartform on a character who professed to a fear of "Turning into a mind flayer" during the Mapping of the Heart.