Mixed forms

Games Discussion Ars Magica
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I am trying to figure out a spell that would let someone take on an animal headed human form (such as Sekhmet, Bast or Anubis of egyptian legend).

I am thinking it would be something along the lines of

Form of Anubis (MuCo 10)
R: Per, D: Sun, T: Part
Requisite Animal
The caster's head takes on the appearance of a Jackal.
(Base 3, +2 sun, +1 part)

I am just wondering if base 3 is correct like disguise of new visage or base 10 like Shape of the woodland prowler would be more appropriate.

Corrected to show Muto rather than creo (typo). Question is base.

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If you want to change the human form into one that includes animal parts then I think you need a MuCo (An) spell.

Remember, as a rule of thumb Creo takes something closer to its ideal state (including calling something that doesn't yet exist into existence). Muto effects unnatural change upon something.

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Yup MuCo(An) would fit better. Unless you consioder anubis a more perfect form of a human being :stuck_out_tongue: Make sure no priest is near when you discuss the implications of your theory :laughing:

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I corrected the arts to show MuCo (An requisite was already listed). Neither of you addressed the question of the base and level for the spell though.

5

I do not have much experience with MuCo, so being away from my books I cannot recall what the guidelines for a level 3 spell are.

Xavi

6

To Become yourself like a hybrid form would be MuCo (An) Range Part, but I give a Level 4 or Five for have natural atacks betters.
But if do you want have wings? Could be Cr(Mu)Co(An) for add wings and not transform your arms in wings? This is a question that I've haven for many time...

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Personally I'd say this would be quite a high level spell.

I think changing into a land beast is MuCo (An) 10 and would still use the Per/Sun/Part +3 Magnitudes I think the requisite is free.

Lvl 25 for a spell to take on a beasts head.