Unspeakable ShadowSpell 9
Source Pathfinder Secrets of Magic
Traditions Arcane, Occult
Cast
(somatic, verbal)Range 120 feet
Target 1 creature
Duration varies
Saving Throw Will
You alter a creature's shadow, transforming it into a terrifying monster out to devour the creature. The creature must attempt a Will save. A creature that has the frightened condition from unspeakable shadow must spend at least one of its actions each turn to either attack its shadow (making a Strike ineffectually) or flee from its shadow (using one action to move away as though it had the fleeing condition).
Critical Success The target is unaffected.
Success The target is Frightened 2.
Failure The target is Frightened 3. It can't reduce its frightened value below 1 for 1 minute.
Critical Failure The target is so afraid, it might instantly die. It must succeed at a Fortitude save or die; this saving throw has the incapacitation trait. If it succeeds at its save, the target is Frightened 4 and can't reduce its frightened value below 1 for 1 minute.
Traits
Anything that doesn't list another rarity trait (uncommon, rare, or unique) automatically has the common trait. This rarity indicates that an ability, item, or spell is available to all players who meet the prerequisites for it. A creature of this rarity is generally known and can be summoned with the appropriate summon spell.
IllusionEffects and magic items with this trait are associated with the illusion school of magic, typically involving false sensory stimuli.
DeathAn effect with the death trait kills you immediately if it reduces you to 0 HP. Some death effects can bring you closer to death or slay you outright without reducing you to 0 HP.
EmotionThis effect alters a creature's emotions. Effects with this trait always have the mental trait as well. Creatures with special training or that have mechanical or artificial intelligence are immune to emotion effects.
FearFear effects evoke the emotion of fear. Effects with this trait always have the mental and emotion traits as well.
MentalA mental effect can alter the target's mind. It has no effect on an object or a mindless creature.
ShadowThis magic involves shadows or the energy of the Shadow Plane.
VisualA visual effect can affect only creatures that can see it. This applies only to visible parts of the effect, as determined by the GM.