Transform Ego
| Transform Ego | |
|---|---|
| Type | Utility Spell |
| Fields | Illusion, Light, Transform |
| Cost | Lower Cost W5: 20 rupees |
Transform Ego is a spell which allows the user to create an illusory clone of themselves wearing a set of previously prepared clothing. To cast it, the caster only needs to momentarily concentrate, causing her body to enter a vortex of glowing white magic. She will emerge several seconds later, her appearance unchanged but with a double of herself standing next to her, wearing a second set of clothes previously determined. This clone cannot be directly controlled by the caster, and instead acts automatically based on the caster’s inclinations and personality. For example, the clone of a particularly cowardly or frightful caster may choose to flee if this spell was cast in heated combat with a powerful enemy, while a more brash, hotheaded caster’s double may instead charge at the enemy to strike them.
As the double is an illusion, it is incapable of physically interacting with any object, and will be destroyed upon coming into contact with a solid object, such as a wall or sword slash. The illusion will also be destroyed if it comes into direct contact with a strong, focused source of light, such as the Holy Bolt spell. The illusion makes no sound. The illusion is incapable of using non-physical treasures the caster possesses, but can make the illusion of using any physical items or treasures prepared on the "alter ego" outfit.
Setting this spell up requires a certain deal of preparation before its user can take effect of the spell. The caster must at a prior time wear all the make-up, clothing, equipment, and weapons she wishes for her double to take on, then cast the spell with the intent to ‘design’ the double. This process takes roughly twice the time it takes to cast the spell normally. When she casts Transform Ego again normally, she will create an illusive duplicate bearing this exact makeup. The user's form itself does not change at all, only the objects adorning it.
Trivia
This treasure is a Twist. It is a variant on a treasure, Transform, modified by The Twister, and is not normally obtainable.
