Witchcraft • Legacy Appearance Magic
Glamour
Glamour magically heightens or distorts the caster’s appearance, supporting social influence or intimidation. These mechanics belong to the legacy d20 Witch archive.
Glamour 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 1, Sorcerer/Wizard 1 |
Spell Rules by Edition
Glamour — 5.5e / 2024
Status: no direct conversion is published here. Use modern illusion, enchantment or social magic instead.
Glamour — 5e / 2014
Status: no direct 2014 conversion is presented.
Glamour — Pathfinder 1e
Status: this legacy spell is not placed on the Pathfinder Witch list automatically.
Glamour — D&D 3.x Legacy
| School | Transmutation |
|---|---|
| Level | Witch 1, Sorcerer/Wizard 1 |
| Components | V, S, M |
| Casting Time | 1 action |
| Range | Self |
| Target | Caster |
| Duration | 2 minutes/level |
Touch of Beauty: the caster appears cleaner, more composed and more conventionally attractive, gaining +2 on Bluff and Diplomacy checks for the duration.
Touch of Hideousness: the caster takes on an alarming, distorted appearance and gains +4 on Intimidate checks.
The legacy material component is a male bird’s feather for Touch of Beauty or a small piece of goblin dung for Touch of Hideousness.
Using Glamour in Play
Glamour is social preparation rather than mind control. It changes how the caster presents themselves; it does not compel another creature to like, fear or obey them.
What Changed?
No modern conversion is assumed. The fixed Bluff, Diplomacy and Intimidate bonuses remain part of the legacy skill system rather than becoming fifth-edition advantage or Pathfinder bonuses automatically.
Counterplay and Related Magic
Glamour changes appearance and presentation rather than compelling behaviour. Compare Change Self, Alter Self and Masque.
Rules Sources and Licensing
Legacy source: Liber Mysterium: The Netbook of Witches and Warlocks.
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