AD&D - The Chaos of Casting Stone to Flesh, Story time!
In this episode, I am talking about AD&D spell Stone to Flesh spell, exploring its mechanics, its potential uses in gameplay, and of course, the chaotic consequences of casting it recklessly. I share a wild tale from one of my campaigns, where a low-level magic-user decided to use a scroll of Stone to Flesh to resurrect a petrified warrior. Spoiler alert: it did NOT go as planned. What started as a heroic attempt to save a cursed half-orc turned into a nightmare of a pulsating meat swamp, an angry resurrected warrior named Grugnar, and the unexpected arrival of a horrifying meat golem.
It’s a hilarious, chaotic tale packed with lessons about spell mechanics, player creativity, and the unpredictable beauty of tabletop RPGs. Tune in for laughs, storytelling, and a reminder of just how wild these games can get!
The “Stone to Flesh” spell is a Level 6 Alteration magic that allows the caster to transform stone into flesh, effectively reviving formerly living beings that have been turned to stone. The spell has a casting time of six segments and a permanent duration, although the survival of the revived creature is subject to a system shock survival dice roll. In addition to reviving life, the spell can also convert ordinary stone into flesh, with a volumetric limit of nine cubic feet per level of the spellcaster. Conversely, the reverse spell turns flesh back into stone, along with any possessions the creature may have. This process requires a saving throw for the intended victim. The spell’s material components include a pinch of earth and a drop of blood, while the reverse requires lime, water, and earth.
Highlights
🔮 Level 6 Spell: The “Stone to Flesh” spell is classified as a Level 6 alteration spell, indicating its advanced nature and complexity.
⚡ Permanent Duration: Once cast, the effects of the spell are permanent, making it a powerful tool for reviving life from stone.
🪨 Volume Limit: The caster can turn up to nine cubic feet of stone into flesh per level of experience, showcasing the spell’s versatility for larger objects.
💀 System Shock Survival Roll: Revived creatures must pass a system shock survival dice roll to determine if they successfully return to life.
⚔️ Reverse Functionality: The spell has a reverse function that can turn flesh back into stone, emphasizing its dual nature.
🧙♂️ Material Components Required: The spell requires specific components, including a pinch of earth and a drop of blood, highlighting the importance of preparation in magical practices.
⚖️ Saving Throw Mechanic: The reverse spell requires the target to make a saving throw, adding an element of chance and strategy in its application.
