Permutations Of Summon Creature
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Permutations Of Summon Creature
The "Summon Creature" spell can fundamentally be altered through the use of Regents and Focus's. Everything from Constructions to Demons and Devils. Here is a list of these, expect other books that will go further in depth about what kind of creatures are summoned by each Circle and type of focus or regent, as well as an in-depth look at each one of there usefulness.
Constructs
This will summon constructs much like what the "CoG" are known for building. These constructs explode on death.
Regent
Smokey Quartz Crystal
Focus
Manual of Golems-
This book details the construction of these basic animtronic construction. Your best bet at finding one is looking for gnome conjurers, or the "CoG"
Other
Worshippers of Gond will find that these constructs will come to there aid, a gift from Gond himself.Demons and Devils
Creatures from the hells that will fight for you, most the world has outlawed this practice as "Infernalism."
Regent
Rakasha Eyes- Removed from the eye socket of a Rakasha
Imp Eyes- Rare as most Imp's fade away after being killed, some foul merchants will go the length to kill the imps in such a way as to collect the eyes.
Demon Claw- Can be gathered from any demon of a medium to large size demon.
Focus
Book Of Vile Darkness- Rare tome allowing the user to summon demonic creatures, one known creature being able to be summoned from this tome is a Hezrou.Undead Spirits
This is outlawed in most areas as well, though there is some debate as to whether this is rightfully so. Since the spirit may have a choice to aid (Though it is possible they can be forced against there will) Since it is a spirit, and not an animated undead, one could argue that it is effectively not the same as your regular Necromancy and in fact much more moral. This author has no opinion about such arguments.
Regent
Bone Chips- Crushed Bones
Focus
None Commonly Known
Other
Those skilled in Necromancy to a great effect, enough that one could hold the will of two undead creations will commonly know a way to summon these creatures without Regents or a Focus. They can do it through there knowledge of the school of necromancy.Fey and Elven Spirits
These are spirits and fey called forth. The spirits one would guess would be undead, but are more closely related to outsiders. Most likely this is because the elven spirits called forth are from the plane of a certain elven god and instead of being called from an undead plane,
Regent
Fairy Dust- From the Pixies and Nixies. Other larger fairys do not produce fairy dust.
Focus
None Commonly Known
Other
Beings with the blood of the fey folk, namely Elven, will find they have a natural ability to summon elven spiritsVermin and Ooze
These creatures are often times Large beetles summoned forth along with, in the hire circles, giant poisonus ooze. The beetles often times spread disease, so sanitary perception should be taken.
Regent
Fire Beetle Belly- Gathered from Fire Beetles that can spray fire
Insect Eggs- Can be gathered from insect mounds
Focus
Rat King- Rat kings are created through an evil ritual where one would tie dozens of rats tails together. After the tails have been tied in this special knot they are ritualistic sacrificed by drowning or starvation, this item can be found with some shady merchants.
Other
Worshippers of Talona will find they can summon these creatures naturallyCelestial
Heavenly creatures called forth from the heavens. The type of creature you will get varies. Only casters of good content can use this book. If you are not, the spell will simply summon a vary basic planer animal to your side
Regent
None Commonly Known
Focus
Book Of Exalted Deeds- This book is often written and sold by holy clergy-members of many goodly churchs, seek out your local priest to acquire one.Magical Creatures
Often these creatures would seem weak in there regular form, but thanks to the extra magic kick they have they are often tougher and cause elemental damage. Unlike there mundane forms.
Regent
Gargoyle Skull- Skull from a dead gargoyle.
Focus
Book Of Conjurations- This book is fairly common among merchant who direct there wares at wizards.Animals
Woodland creatures that one can call to there aid. Often wolves, bears, and badgers.
Regent
Iron Wood- Gathered from an Iron Wood tree.
Focus
None Commonly Known
Other
Druids, and worshippers to nature gods will find they can summon these naturally.Dragons
In the lesser circles you will summon young dragons. No larger than a flying dog. They have breath weapons depending on there colour. As one advances there magical abilities the dragons will get bigger and more effective.
Regent
Dragons Blood- Blood from a dragon
Wyverns Blood? (Must be verified) -Blood from a Wyvern, kin to dragon
Focus
Draconomicon Volume 1- The most common volume of Draconomincon's. It details types of dragons, the regions they most commonly stay in, and other facts about said dragon types. It only covers Red, Blue, Black, Green, and White dragons. No doubt other Volumes of this book will detail other types of dragons. This book is rare.Slaadi
Extra-planer frog like people. Somewhat a legend among adventurers for there various power based on color. These creatures are often chaotic in nature. There abilitys change based on there color, and there by there age.
Regent
Slaad Tongue- Gathered from a slaad, after killing a slaad in the material plane one may collect its Tongue as a regent.
Chaos Essence- This is Essence extracted directly from the Chaos plane of Limbo. Its hard to get and vary pricy to purchase.
Focus
Book of Eneffable Madness- This book contains bizarre rituals to summon slaadi of utter chaos from realms that exist beyond the edges of creation. In these lands exist nightmarish things that not only do not truly exist, but never really were meant to exist in this reality. This book is known to be sold by Archmagis Kanthea FerelvenMalarite Panthers
The chosen servants of Malar, besides Lycans that is. These creatures are powerful stalkers and are called from Malars plane.
Regent
Malarite Panther Paw- Pulled from a Malarite panther that -wasn't- summoned to this plane. In the region around Arabel they are most commonly spotted in the Hullack, and are renown predators for there stealth, speed, and skill in ambushing. They are hard foes to bring down.
Focus
None Commonly Known
Other
Worshippers of Malar will find that they summon these creations naturallyWarrior Spirits
Regent
None Commonly Known
Focus
Principles Of War- A common book throughout the world, there are many versions of the book, most commonly each book lays out 10 guide lines that should be followed when planning for any battle. Not all of these books will help you summon these Warrior Spirits, but some books such as the ones sold in the temple of victory detail how to conjure warrior spirits to ones side in combat, and less about how to utilize them.
Other
Those who worship the gods of war will find there summonings answered by these creations.Elementals
Regent
None Commonly Known
Focus
None Commonly Known
Other
Those who worship elemental gods, such as Grumbar, Shaudnkul or Kossuth will be able to call these beings to there aid, but only on varying circles of magic.By, Nathan Derthel
Edited by Librarian Erih -
Nathan Derthel enters the library and adds a small note to the Warrior Spirits chapter of the book
Certain types of Dwarven Ales have been known to work as an effective regent for summoning of these warrior spirits.
-Added by Nathan Derthel, author of this book-