Control Outcome of Birth

Liber Mysterium
The Netbook of Witches and Warlocks

By Timothy S. Brannan and The Netbook of Witches and Warlocks Team

Alteration
Level: Cleric 6, Druid 6, Witch 6, Fertility 6
Components: V S M AF
Casting Time: 1 hour
Range: Touch
Target, Effect, Area: One target
Duration: Permanent
Saving Throw: Will negates
Spell Resistance: Yes

By means of this spell the caster can control the outcome of birth. Specifically the caster can choose the outcome of the birth such as gender of the baby or other detail such removing a family curse before the baby is born (Lycanthropy for example). If cast within the normal time frame (the first couple of weeks after conception for humans) then identical twins can be created from a single birth or twins can be reduced to one.

A druid (or a cleric or witch) can use this spell to similarly effect plant life.

For every month (or equivalent time period) after conception the base DC is increased by +1. This spell is obviously ineffective after birth has taken place.

Material Components: The caster needs a small clear crystal in which to scry on the developing fetus.