Ballad of Slumber     

 

Cause creatures to fall into a trance-like sleep.

 

Modification-Point Cost (M.P.C.) : 80

Prerequisites --------------------------- : Harp.
Ability-points to invoke:

None. This is considered as a spell.
Area of Effect:

1 creature within 8 spaces (40')

 

See: "Special".
Avoidance-Roll:

Yes. Pit your Charisma (Speech) vs. a foe's Mental-Strenth within the "Area of Effect" (single-roll check).
Casting Time:

1 turn (5 seconds).
Damage:

None.
Duration:

1-D6 turns (+1-D6 turns per 5 levels advanced).
Effect Time:

Insant, once the song's "Casting Time" is complete.

Explanation:

Creatures in the "Area of Effect" will fall into a trance-like slumber for the "Duration".

 

This is a highly unique and rare composition.

 

It's fame among Bards is not only due to its effect upon creatures, but the monetary value of the scroll itself, for this is among the more rare Ballads to find.
Hand Movement:

Yes. A harp must be played for this to work.
Healing:

None.
Immunities:

Animated and Deaf creatures.
Maximum Adjustment:

None.
Notes:

None.
Range:

0.

 

See: "Area of Effect".
Resting Time:

None.
Special:

+1 creature effected per 5 spell-points expended above the initial cost of the song.

 

Example:

I expend 40 spell-points to bring this song to life, but I can only effect 1 of 2 creatures surrounding me. So, I'm going to add in 5 more spell-points (total of 45) to try and effect the 2nd creature as well.
Song Preparation:

Harp must be played.
Spell-points to cast:

40
Susceptibilities:

None.
Value:

77 Silver.