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Record Count: 31

Chameleon Blend View
Bardic Transmutation Level 1
Wizardry Transmutation Level 1
Domain Animal Level 1
Sphere Animal Level 2
Real Cost: 7 Active Points: 20
Provider: Shadowcat Source: Pocket Grimoire
Keywords
Investing
Description
The casters skin and clothes mystically change colors to blend with their surroundings.
Effect
Invisibility to Sight Group (20 Active Points); Chameleon (-1/2), Extra Time (Full Phase, -1/2), 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Hour (-1/4), Gestures (-1/4), Incantations (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Alter Self View
Wizardry Transmutation Level 2
Domain Changeling Level 3
Real Cost: 17 Active Points: 42
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: D&D 3e Core
Keywords
Transmogrify
Effect
Shape Shift (Sight, Hearing, Mental, Touch and Smell/Taste Groups, limited group of shapes), Imitation (42 Active Points); Extra Time (1 Turn (Post-Segment 12), Only to Activate, Character May Take No Other Actions, -3/4), Concentration 1/2 DCV (-1/4), Incantations (-1/4), 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Hour (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Alter Self View
Wizardry Transmutation Level 2
Domain Changeling Level 2
Stregari Bewitching Level 2
Real Cost: 20 Active Points: 45
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: D&D 3e Core
Keywords
Transmogrify
Description
The caster can assume the form of a single other Creature Type (named when the spell is learned), for up to an hour at a time per casting.
Effect
Multiform (200 Character Points in the most expensive form) (Instant Change) (45 Active Points); Concentration 0 DCV (-1/2), 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Hour (-1/4), Incantations (-1/4), Gestures (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Animal Aspect View
Wizardry Transmutation Level 2
Domain Beasts Level 2
Real Cost: 9 Active Points: 37
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Description
The caster mystically invests a target (or themselves) with the mythical attributes of an animal of their choosing, enhancing physical or mental capabilities.
Effect
Aid 1 1/2d6, Any Primary Characteristic one at a time (+1/4), Ranged (+1/2), Delayed Return Rate (points return at the rate of 5 per 20 Minutes; +3/4) (37 Active Points); 1 Charge (-2), Extra Time (Full Phase, Character May Take No Other Actions, Delayed Phase, -1), Incantations (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Bands of Iron View
Wizardry Transmutation Level 2
Real Cost: 8 Active Points: 45
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Effect
Entangle 4d6, 5 DEF (45 Active Points); 1 Charge (-2), Extra Time (Full Phase, Delayed Phase, Character May Take No Other Actions, -1), Vulnerable (Uncommon; Corrosion And Acid; -1/4), Cannot Form Barriers (-1/4), Can Be Missile Deflected (-1/4), Concentration 1/2 DCV (-1/4), Gestures (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Bears Endurance View
Clerical General Level 2
Wizardry Transmutation Level 2
Stregari Hexcasting Level 2
Real Cost: 10 Active Points: 45
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: D&D 3e Core
Effect
Aid CON 2d6, Ranged (+1/2), Delayed Return Rate (points return at the rate of 5 per 20 Minutes; +3/4) (45 Active Points); 1 Charge (-2), Extra Time (Full Phase, Character May Take No Other Actions, Delayed Phase, -1), Incantations (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Bears Endurance View
Clerical General Level 2
Wizardry Transmutation Level 2
Stregari Hexcasting Level 2
Real Cost: 10 Active Points: 45
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: D&D 3e Core
Description
BODY gained from Aid lost first
Effect
Aid BODY 2d6, Ranged (+1/2), Delayed Return Rate (points return at the rate of 5 per 20 Minutes; +3/4) (45 Active Points); 1 Charge (-2), Extra Time (Full Phase, Character May Take No Other Actions, Delayed Phase, -1), Incantations (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Blindness View
Bardic Transmutation Level 2
Clerical General Level 2
Wizardry Transmutation Level 2
Stregari Cursing Level 2
Real Cost: 11 Active Points: 45
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: D&D 3e Core
Keywords
Curse
Effect
Major Transform 2d6 (Sighted Person To Non-Sighted Person), Lingering up to 1 Turn (+1/2) (45 Active Points); 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Turn (-1 1/2), Concentration 1/2 DCV, throughout (-1/2), Extra Time (Full Phase, -1/2), Incantations (-1/4), Gestures (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Bulls Strength View
Bardic Transmutation Level 2
Clerical General Level 2
Wizardry Transmutation Level 2
Domain Strength Level 2
Stregari Hexcasting Level 2
Real Cost: 10 Active Points: 45
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: D&D 3e Core
Keywords
Investing
Effect
Aid STR 2d6, Ranged (+1/2), Delayed Return Rate (points return at the rate of 5 per 20 Minutes; +3/4) (45 Active Points); 1 Charge (-2), Extra Time (Full Phase, Character May Take No Other Actions, Delayed Phase, -1), Incantations (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Cats Grace View
Bardic Transmutation Level 2
Clerical General Level 2
Wizardry Transmutation Level 2
Stregari Hexcasting Level 2
Real Cost: 10 Active Points: 45
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: D&D 3e Core
Effect
Aid DEX 2d6, Ranged (+1/2), Delayed Return Rate (points return at the rate of 5 per 20 Minutes; +3/4) (45 Active Points); 1 Charge (-2), Extra Time (Full Phase, Character May Take No Other Actions, Delayed Phase, -1), Incantations (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Claws of the Demon View
Wizardry Transmutation Level 2
Stregari Conjuring Level 2
Real Cost: 14 Active Points: 45
Provider: Shadowcat Source: New Content
Description
The caster causes their hands, or those of a willing recipient, to transform into demonic-looking sharp-tipped claws for up to 20 Minutes (unless dispelled or nullified by Anti-Magic).
Effect
Hand-To-Hand Killing Attack 1d6 (vs. PD), Usable By Other (+1/4), LOS Not Required To Maintain (+1/2), Lingering up to 20 Minutes (+1 1/4) (45 Active Points); 1 Continuing Charge lasting 20 Minutes (-3/4), Side Effects, Side Effect occurs automatically whenever Power is used (-4 Com for duration of spell; -1/2), Extra Time (Full Phase, Only to Activate, Delayed Phase, -1/2), Incantations (-1/4), Gestures (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Deadly Blow View
Wizardry Transmutation Level 2
Real Cost: 20 Active Points: 45
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Effect
Deadly Blow: +3d6 (any circumstances, any HTH weapon), 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Day (+0), Difficult To Dispel (x4 Active Points) (+1/2) (45 Active Points); Extra Time (Full Phase, Only to Activate, Delayed Phase, -1/2), Gestures (-1/4), Incantations (-1/4), Concentration 1/2 DCV (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Deafness View
Bardic Transmutation Level 2
Clerical General Level 2
Wizardry Transmutation Level 2
Stregari Cursing Level 2
Real Cost: 11 Active Points: 45
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: D&D 3e Core
Keywords
Curse
Effect
Major Transform 2d6 (Hearing Person To Non-Hearing Person), Lingering up to 1 Turn (+1/2) (45 Active Points); 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Turn (-1 1/2), Concentration 1/2 DCV, throughout (-1/2), Extra Time (Full Phase, -1/2), Incantations (-1/4), Gestures (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Eagles Splendor View
Clerical General Level 2
Wizardry Transmutation Level 2
Stregari Hexcasting Level 2
Real Cost: 10 Active Points: 45
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: D&D 3e Core
Effect
Aid PRE 2d6, Ranged (+1/2), Delayed Return Rate (points return at the rate of 5 per 20 Minutes; +3/4) (45 Active Points); 1 Charge (-2), Extra Time (Full Phase, Character May Take No Other Actions, Delayed Phase, -1), Incantations (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Eagles Splendor View
Clerical General Level 2
Wizardry Transmutation Level 2
Stregari Hexcasting Level 2
Real Cost: 10 Active Points: 45
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: D&D 3e Core
Effect
Aid COM 2d6, Ranged (+1/2), Delayed Return Rate (points return at the rate of 5 per 20 Minutes; +3/4) (45 Active Points); 1 Charge (-2), Extra Time (Full Phase, Character May Take No Other Actions, Delayed Phase, -1), Incantations (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Fly View
Bardic Transmutation Level 2
Wizardry Transmutation Level 2
Stregari Bewitching Level 2
Real Cost: 15 Active Points: 44
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Effect
Flight 10", Position Shift, 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Day (+1/4), combat acceleration/deceleration (+1/4), No Turn Mode (+1/4) (44 Active Points); Extra Time (1 Turn (Post-Segment 12), Only to Activate Constant or Persistent Power, -3/4), Gestures (Requires both hands; -1/2), Concentration 1/2 DCV (-1/4), Incantations (-1/4), no Noncombat movement (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Foxs Cunning View
Clerical General Level 2
Wizardry Transmutation Level 2
Stregari Hexcasting Level 2
Real Cost: 10 Active Points: 45
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: D&D 3e Core
Effect
Aid INT 2d6, Ranged (+1/2), Delayed Return Rate (points return at the rate of 5 per 20 Minutes; +3/4) (45 Active Points); 1 Charge (-2), Extra Time (Full Phase, Character May Take No Other Actions, Delayed Phase, -1), Incantations (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Group Armored Outfit View
Wizardry Transmutation Level 2
Real Cost: 20 Active Points: 45
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Effect
Armor (5 PD/5 ED), 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Day (+0), Hardened (+1/4), LOS Not Required To Maintain (+1/2), Usable Simultaneously (up to 16 people at once; +1 1/4) (45 Active Points); Extra Time (Full Phase, Only to Activate, Delayed Phase, -1/2), Incantations (-1/4), Concentration 1/2 DCV (-1/4), IIF (Clothes of Opportunity; -1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Group Sure Footing View
Wizardry Transmutation Level 2
Real Cost: 15 Active Points: 45
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Effect
Clinging (20 STR), 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Day (+0), LOS Not Required To Maintain (+1/2), Ranged (+1/2), Usable Simultaneously (up to 32 people at once; +1 1/2) (45 Active Points); Only On Flat Horizontal Surfaces (-1), Extra Time (Full Phase, Only to Activate, Delayed Phase, -1/2), Incantations (-1/4), Concentration 1/2 DCV (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Hasten Step View
Wizardry Transmutation Level 2
Real Cost: 10 Active Points: 45
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: AD&D 1e Supplement
Effect
Aid Ground Movement 1 at a time 2d6, any Ground Movement power one at a time (+1/4), Delayed Return Rate (points return at the rate of 5 per Hour; +1) (45 Active Points); 1 Charge (-2), Extra Time (Full Phase, Only to Activate, Delayed Phase, -1/2), Concentration 1/2 DCV (-1/4), Incantations (-1/4), Gestures (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Klavec's Elemental Interchange View
Wizardry Transmutation Level 2
Real Cost: 9 Active Points: 44
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
VSFX, Transmogrify
Description
Klavec the Transmogrifier mastered the very building blocks of matter and energy and was a fearsomely powerful Transmuter of early Keoish renown.

This is a journeyman-level version of Klavec's famous Elemental Transmogrifier. It allows the caster to change any one classical element into an equal amount of another classical element such as fire into water or earth into air; GM's discretion applies regarding volume but density should be considered.
Effect
Major Transform 2d6 +1 (Any Element Into Any Other Element (FIre, Water, Earth, Air)), Improved Target Group (any element) (+1/4) (44 Active Points); 1 Charge (-2), Extra Time (Full Phase, Delayed Phase, -3/4), Incantations (-1/4), Limited Target pure elements only (-1/4), Concentration 1/2 DCV (-1/4), Gestures (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Klavec's Lesser Toxic Cloud View
Wizardry Transmutation Level 2
Real Cost: 12 Active Points: 42
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Transmogrify
Description
Klavec the Transmogrifier mastered the very building blocks of matter and energy and was a fearsomely powerful Transmuter of early Keoish renown.

This is an apprentice-level version of Klavec's famous spell; it transforms the very air people breath into toxic fumes within an large area. The fumes last for up to a minute affecting any that enter the area other than the caster or those with no need to breath.
Effect
Energy Blast 1 1/2d6 (vs. NND), Personal Immunity (+1/4), No Normal Defense LS: Self-Contained Breathing (+1), Continuous (+1), Area Of Effect (10" Radius; +1 1/2), Conforming (+1/2), (42 Active Points); 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Minute (-1), Extra Time (Full Phase, Only to Activate, Delayed Phase, -1/2), Concentration 0 DCV (Only To Activate, -1/2), Incantations (-1/4), Gestures (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Knock View
Wizardry Transmutation Level 2
Real Cost: 9 Active Points: 45
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: D&D 3e Core
Effect
Lockpicking 32- (45 Active Points); 1 Charge (-2), Extra Time (1 Turn (Post-Segment 12), Character May Take No Other Actions, -1 1/2), Gestures (Knock on Door Once) (-1/4), Concentration 1/2 DCV (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Owls Wisdom View
Clerical General Level 2
Wizardry Transmutation Level 2
Stregari Hexcasting Level 2
Real Cost: 10 Active Points: 45
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: D&D 3e Core
Effect
Aid EGO 2d6, Ranged (+1/2), Delayed Return Rate (points return at the rate of 5 per 20 Minutes; +3/4) (45 Active Points); 1 Charge (-2), Extra Time (Full Phase, Character May Take No Other Actions, Delayed Phase, -1), Incantations (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Repair Golem View
Wizardry Transmutation Level 2
Domain Automata Level 2
Stregari Binding Level 2
Real Cost: 8 Active Points: 45
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: D&D 3e Supplement
Keywords
Creation
Description
Repairs damage to inorganic golems and similar constructs (not Flesh Golems, Zombies and other organic based automatons).
Effect
Healing 4d6, Can Heal Limbs (45 Active Points); Only To Repair Constructs (Non-Undead Automatons) (-2), 1 Charge (-2), Extra Time (Delayed Phase, -1/4), Concentration 1/2 DCV (-1/4), Incantations (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Soundarian's Improved Stretching Solution View
Wizardry Transmutation Level 2
Real Cost: 20 Active Points: 45
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Effect
Stretching 6", 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Day (+1/4), UBO (+1/4) (45 Active Points); Extra Time (Full Phase, Only to Activate, Delayed Phase, -1/2), Gestures (-1/4), Concentration 1/2 DCV (-1/4), Incantations (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Soundarian's Superior Fundamental Resistance View
Wizardry Transmutation Level 2
Real Cost: 22 Active Points: 45
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Effect
PowD (18 points), 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Day (+0), Hardened (+1/4), UBO (+1/4), LOS Not Required To Maintain (+1/2), Ranged (+1/2) (45 Active Points); Extra Time (Full Phase, Only to Activate, Delayed Phase, -1/2), Incantations (-1/4), Concentration 1/2 DCV (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Spider Climb View
Wizardry Transmutation Level 2
Real Cost: 14 Active Points: 45
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: D&D 3e Core
Effect
Clinging (+15 STR), Ranged (+1/2), LOS Not Required To Maintain (+1/2), Usable Simultaneously (up to 8 people at once; +1) (45 Active Points); Extra Time (1 Turn (Post-Segment 12), Only to Activate Constant or Persistent Power, -3/4), Gestures (Requires both hands; -1/2), 1 Continuing Charge lasting 20 Minutes (-1/2), Concentration 1/2 DCV (-1/4), Incantations (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Summon Birdman View
Wizardry Transmutation Level 2
Stregari Conjuring Level 2
Real Cost: 7 Active Points: 44
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Description
Use Bestiary pg 191 for base, Long Term Endurance Lost Paid When Spell Is Cast
Effect
Summon 112-point Birdman, +3 w/ Flight, +1 SPD, Slavishly Devoted (+1) (44 Active Points); Extra Time (5 Minutes, Character May Take No Other Actions, -2 1/4), 1 Charge (-2), Must Have Living Bird To Alter (-1/2), Incantations (-1/4), Concentration 1/2 DCV (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Summon Gorillaman View
Wizardry Transmutation Level 2
Stregari Conjuring Level 2
Real Cost: 7 Active Points: 44
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Description
Use Bestiary pg 192 for base, Long Term Endurance Lost Paid When Spell Is Cast
Effect
Summon 112-point Gorrillaman, +3 STR, Slavishly Devoted (+1) (44 Active Points); Extra Time (5 Minutes, Character May Take No Other Actions, -2 1/4), 1 Charge (-2), Must Have Living Gorrilla To Alter (-1/2), Concentration 1/2 DCV (-1/4), Incantations (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Tenser's Brawl View
Wizardry Transmutation Level 2
Real Cost: 17 Active Points: 43
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: AD&D 1e Supplement
Effect
HA +3d6, UBO (+1/4), 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Day (+1/4), Ranged (+1/2), LOS Not Required To Maintain (+1/2) (37 Active Points); Others Only (-1/2), HA (-1/2), Extra Time (Full Phase, Only to Activate, Delayed Phase, -1/2), Incantations (-1/4), Gestures (-1/4), Concentration 1/2 DCV (-1/4) (Real Cost: 11)
plus
+2 Striking HA, Grab, Barehanded Block (1 Continuing Charge Lasting 1 Day, Linked to Striking, etc.) (Real Cost: 6)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition