When this spell is cast, the caster’s soul inhabits the fabric aspect (as long as it is an inside range), which is the magic jar. The caster’s authentic physique drops into a nation of suspended animation, alive however inactive. The body can even be slain, and the caster may also continue to exist as long as it has a magic jar in which to dwell. On the spherical casting is completed, the caster can’t take any different action.
Magic Jar 5e
- Level: 6
- Casting time: 1 Minute
- Components: V, S, M*
- Range(area): Self
- Attack(save): CHA save
- Damage(effect): Control
- School: Necromancy
- Duration: Until Dispelled
Within the magic jar, the caster can feel the presence of life-forces on the identical aircraft inside a level radius. The caster can experience a distinction of levels and can determine if the creature is high-quality energy-based (like most residing creatures) or poor electricity primarily based (like the undead). From their magic jar, the caster can try to take over the bodies that these life-forces may additionally occupy through spending one full spherical to make the attempt. The caster cans goal superior or weaker creatures, however can’t goal a precise creature.
While entirely defending the jar is an option, the villain would a great deal instead locate a way to make the physique change everlasting (more or less). I sense being in a position to undo it with an easy Dispel Magic would be a bit anti-climactic, and as long as their companion’s soul stays intact a Resurrection would usually be a choice to set matters proper afterward.
A dispels magic (with the equal threat of success) forged on the magic jar it will pressure the life-force inside into their personal body. If the host physique is slain, and the magic jar is an inside range, the life-force of the caster can return to the magic jar, and the life-force of the host physique dies.