Illusion Magic • Legacy Witch Spell
Clothes of the Emperor
Clothes of the Emperor creates illusory clothing that only the target perceives. The victim believes the imagined garments are present even while everyone else sees the truth.
Clothes of the Emperor at a Glance
| 5.5e / 2024 | No direct conversion published here |
|---|---|
| 5e / 2014 | No direct conversion published here |
| Pathfinder 1e | Not a Pathfinder Witch spell by default |
| D&D 3.x Legacy | Witch 2 |
Spell Rules by Edition
Clothes of the Emperor — 5.5e / 2024
Edition status: No direct official version of this legacy spell is provided. Do not treat the old d20 mechanics as 2024 rules.
Clothes of the Emperor — 5e / 2014
Edition status: No official 2014 conversion is presented here.
Clothes of the Emperor — Pathfinder 1e
Edition status: This legacy Witch spell is not established here as a Pathfinder Witch spell. Any conversion needs Games Master approval.
Clothes of the Emperor — D&D 3.5e (legacy Witch rules)
| School | Illusion |
|---|---|
| Level | Witch 2 |
| Components | S, M |
| Casting Time | 1 action |
| Range | Close (25 ft. + 5 ft./level) |
| Target | One living creature |
| Duration | 1 day/level (D) |
| Saving Throw | Will negates |
| Spell Resistance | Yes |
The caster determines what the imaginary garments look like and where the target believes they are being worn. If the target accepts the illusion and puts them on, the target behaves as though clothed even when viewing a reflection.
Material component: a small piece of cloth.
Using Clothes of the Emperor in Play
The spell is deception and embarrassment magic rather than direct combat control. Its strongest uses involve courts, disguises, confidence tricks and situations where the target’s certainty matters more than what observers can actually see.
What Changed?
No modern conversion is assumed. The target-only illusion and long legacy duration remain confined to the d20 Witch rules.
Counterplay and Related Magic
A successful Will save prevents the spell and Spell Resistance applies. Because the illusion exists in the target’s perception rather than changing real clothing, evidence from other observers can create excellent roleplaying complications without automatically ending the effect. Compare Silent Image for an external figment.
Rules Sources and Licensing
Legacy source: Liber Mysterium: The Netbook of Witches and Warlocks.
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