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 party members.

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.

Technical details

UID

Target_LOW_HouseOfGrief_ExploitFear_Mindflayer

Spell flags

HasSomaticComponent, HasVerbalComponent, IsEnemySpell, IsHarmful

Condition: Heartform Terror: Ceremorphosis

 Heartform Terror: Ceremorphosis

Duration: 2 turns

 WIS Save (DC 16)

• 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

 WIS Save (DC 16)

• The affected creature cannot move. Frightened creatures 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.