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Arcane Magic - 8th Level

Otto’s Irresistible Dance

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Range: Touch
Components: V
Duration: 1d4+1 rounds
Casting Time: 5
Area of Effect: Creature touched
Saving Throw: None

When an Otto’s irresistible dance spell is placed upon a creature, the spell causes the recipient to begin dancing, complete with feet shuffling and tapping. This dance makes it impossible for the victim to do anything other than caper and prance; this cavorting worsens the Armor Class of the creature by -4, makes saving throws impossible except on a roll of 20, and negates any consideration of a shield. Note that the creature must be touched, as if melee combat were taking place and the spellcaster were striking to do damage.