Originally Published:  2010-10-18
Updated:  2010-10-18
Original Concept:  TSR, Inc.
Final Design:  Gerry Harris

Description

Upon casting a Speak With The Dead spell, the caster is able to ask several questions of a dead creature in a set period of time and receive answers according to the knowledge of that creature. Of course, the caster must be able to converse in the language which the dead creature once used. The length of time the creature has been dead is a factor, since only powerful casters can converse with the long-dead. Likewise, the number of questions which can be answered and the length of time in which the questions can be asked are dependent upon the power level achieved by the caster. The caster needs a holy symbol and burning incense in order to cast this spell upon the body, remains, or portion thereof.

Power Level	Maximum Length of Time Dead	Number of Questions
Basic	1 Week	2
Two	1 Month	3
Three	1 Year	4
Four	10 Years	5
Five	100 Years	6
Six	1000 Years	7
Seven	10,000 Years	8
Eight	100,000 Years	9
Nine	1,000,000 Years	10
Ten	10,000,000 Years	11

Note: When the caster asks questions, follow these rules: 1) give answers which are brief, 2) take all questions absolutely literally, and 3) be as evasive as possible if the questioned creature was not friendly to the spell caster when it lived. Remember, speaking with the dead assumes that the creature has an essence which still exists somewhere, and if it can remember answers to questions, it can remember other things as well...