Transmutation
Level: Clr 4, Drd 4
Components: V, S, DF
Casting Time: 1 standard action
Range: Close (25 ft. + 5 ft./2 levels)
Targets: Up to three vermin, no two of which can be more than 30 ft. apart
Duration: 1 min./level
Saving Throw: None
Spell Resistance: Yes
You turn three normal-sized centipedes, two normal-sized spiders, or a single
normal-sized scorpion into larger forms. Only one type of vermin can be trans-
muted (so a single casting cannot affect both a centipede and a spider), and all
must be grown to the same size. The size to which the vermin can be grown depends
on your level; see the table below. The Monster Manual has game statistics for
centipedes, spiders, and scorpions, as well as other kinds of vermin.
Any giant vermin created by this spell do not attempt to harm you, but your con-
trol of such creatures is limited to simple commands (“Attack,” “Defend,” “Stop,” and
so forth). Orders to attack a certain creature when it appears or guard against a
particular occurrence are too complex for the vermin to understand. Unless commanded
to do otherwise, the giant vermin attack whoever or whatever is near them.
The DM can extend this spell’s effects to other kinds of insects, arachnids, or other
vermin, such as ants, bees, beetles, praying mantises, and wasps, if he so chooses.
| Caster Level | Vermin Size |
| 9th or lower | Medium |
| 10th–13th | Large |
| 14th–17th | Huge |
| 18th–19th | Gargantuan |
| 20th or higher | Colossal |
