Mutation Domain
The Mutation Domain governs transformation, disguise, altered bodies and the old stories in which a creature’s form is never entirely fixed. This d20 3.x version comes from Dominique Crouzet’s Celtic Druids and the Tuatha de Dannan.
At a Glance
| Divine Sphere | Transformation, disguise, polymorphing and altered form |
|---|---|
| Rules Tradition | d20 3.x third-party domain |
| Granted Power | Disguise becomes a class skill and gains a +2 bonus |
| Play Style | Shapechanging, infiltration, transformation and unusual problem solving |
Edition Applicability
The Mutation Domain here is a d20 3.x third-party domain. It is not presented as an official D&D 3.5 SRD, Pathfinder 1e or 5e domain.
Mutation Domain — d20 3.x
Granted Power
Disguise is a class skill for you, and you gain a +2 bonus on Disguise checks.
Mutation Domain Spells
| 1st | Change Self |
|---|---|
| 2nd | Alter Self |
| 3rd | Gaseous Form |
| 4th | Reincarnation |
| 5th | Polymorph Self |
| 6th | Polymorph Other |
| 7th | Flesh to Stone |
| 8th | Polymorph Any Object |
| 9th | Shapechange |
How the Mutation Domain Plays
Mutation is a utility-heavy domain whose power comes from changing what a creature is allowed to be. It begins with disguise and personal transformation, then expands into reincarnation, hostile transformation and eventually unrestricted shapechanging.
Mutation and the Celtic Otherworld
The source ties the domain to Celtic stories of heroes, druids and divine figures whose forms change as trick, curse, escape or rebirth. The domain therefore treats transformation as part of identity and fate rather than merely as biological corruption.
Priests, Rites and Sacred Duties
Mutation priests may serve as initiators, shapeshifters, healers of altered bodies or keepers of rites in which a changed form marks a changed life. More sinister cults can turn the same magic toward curses and forced transformation.
Related Domains and Character Options
Rules Sources and Licensing
Source: Dominique Crouzet, Celtic Druids and the Tuatha de Dannan. The mechanics above are preserved as d20 3.x third-party material.