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# Feign Death

Level
  2
School
  Necromancy
Keywords
  None
Range
  Touch
Duration
  Up to 1 hour
Mana Cost
  2

You touch a willing creature and place it in a cataleptic state that is indistinguishable from death. For up to 1 hour, the target appears dead to all outward inspection and to spells that determine life signs or magical vitality. While under the effect:

- The target is blinded, incapacitated, and its movement speed becomes 0.

- The target gains resistance to all damage.

- If the target is affected by a disease or poison, those effects are suspended until the spell ends.

## Stunts

### False Corpse Preparation

When you cast Feign Death, you may alter the body’s appearance with minor illusory signs of decay or trauma, granting +2 to Influence or Stealth checks to convince others the corpse is real.

### Trigger Revival

You may set a condition when casting this spell that will immediately end the effect early—such as hearing a keyword, feeling touch, or after a specific time.

### Echo of the Grave

While under the effect of Feign Death, the target may still perceive magical or spiritual auras and may make one Perception or Lore (Occult) check with Advantage during the duration.

### Tethered Spirit

If you cast Feign Death on yourself, you can maintain awareness of your surroundings and use your Resolve skill to resist magical detection.

### Corpse Trap

If an enemy touches or inspects a creature affected by Feign Death, you may immediately end the spell and allow the target to take a surprise action.