Tome of Magic : Pact, Shadow, and Truename Magic

by SERNETT, MATTHEWNOONAN, DAVE

• ISBN13: 9780786939091
• ISBN10: 0786939095
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2006-03-14
• Publisher: Wizards of the Coast

Summary

Unlock the Magical Power of Vestiges, Shadows, and Syllables Tome of Magicpresents three new kinds of magic that you can integrate easily into any Dungeons & Dragons campaign. These magic "subsystems" function alongside the existing D&D magic system and offer new game mechanics, character options, and adventure possibilities. Within this tome you'll find three new standard classesone for each new kind of magicas well as new spells, feats, prestige classes, monsters, and magic items tied thematically to each. Pact Magic Powerful entities known as vestiges exist beyond the boundaries of life, death, and undeath. The binder uses pact magica combination of symbols and secret ritualsto summon these entities, strike bargains with them, and gain their formidable and sometimes bizarre supernatural powers. Shadow Magic The Plane of Shadow is a dark, twisted reflection of the real world. The shadowcaster, by understanding the fundamental properties of the plane and unlocking its magical mysteries, learns to harness and channel its umbral gloom, shaping the darkness to serve her whim. Truename Magic Every creature has a truenamethe word of its creation. The truenamer knows the primal language of the universethe language of Truespeechand learns the truenames of creatures and objects to gain control over them, transform them, or destroy them. For use with these Dungeons & Dragons core books Player's HandbookDungeon Master's Guide Monster Manual