Wild Binding: Dragon

Wild Binding: Dragon (Spell)

Difficulty: Difficult

There are many magical traditions out there. On top of the standard wizardly techniques, there is also channeling power from an extraplanar power or from some language of creation. Of particular note is a technique called binding, where through complex rituals and negotiations, a binder can bond himself with a demon or other spirit, granting themselves a portion of their power.

More “traditional” casters have dabbled with a way to marry this technique with their own, and one such result is called “wild binding.” Eschewing the lengthy rituals in favor of instantaneous casting, wild binding is much quicker, but at the cost of precision. Wizards have found ways to slightly influence what kind of being they bond with, but it's still rather unpredictable. Such is the price of swift and potent power.

When this spell is cast, the caster summons an embodiment of draconic power, coalesced from the spiritual runoff of dragons both living and dead. For the duration of the spell, they are affected by a mighty transformation of unpredictable nature and duration. Unlike most spells, the caster cannot end the spell early, even on a success. The following tables determine the effect of the spell.

Duration:

01-35	One minute.
36-70	One hour.
71-95	Eight hours.
96-100	Twenty four hours.

Dragon Form:

01-50	The caster binds the soul of a western dragon, and transforms into a muscular, scaly, winged creature while retaining their general shape, appearing as an anthropomorphic dragon if humanoid. They double in size unless already rather massive, gaining great physical strength on top of powerful claws, teeth, tail, and flight...and a random breath weapon to boot! They are immune to the element of their breath weapon provided it isn't purely physical in nature. They become notably proud and greedy.
51-80	The caster binds the soul of an eastern dragon. As above, but the body is lean and slender, with barbules and a flowing mane. In place of a breath weapon, they can magically conjure a similar effect in a variety of shapes. They become aloof and prideful.
81-95	The caster binds the soul (souls?) of a hydra. As the first result, but in place of wings, the caster grows 1d4 additional heads! These extra heads provide a fearsome edge in combat, and in the ability to multitask. They become proud and greedy, and sometimes the other heads act on their own.
96-100	The caster binds the soul of a fairy dragon. As the first result, but instead of growing, the caster shrinks, becoming small, light, and garishly colored! In place of physical power and a breath weapon, they gain incredible agility, and the powers of short-range teleportation and brief invisibility. They become whimsical and mischievous.

Breath Weapon:

01-30	A blast of fire.
31-50	A blast of ultra-cold air
51-65	A stream of acid
66-80	A bolt of lightning
81-90	A barrage of stony shrapnel
91-100	A wave of shrill, bone-shattering sound

Miscast:

01-25	The caster suffers a mutation that lasts until cured.
26-50	The caster is fully possessed, controlled by the draconic spirit. The spell lasts until the spirit is somehow exorcised.
51-75	The caster instead physically summons the nearest adult dragon.
75-100	The spell instead affects a random creature within thirty feet.

Mutation:

01-25	The caster develops the personality quirks they would've gained had the spell succeeded.
26-50	The caster develops scaly patches over their body.
51-75	The caster develops a draconic snout and tail.
76-100	The caster develops a chronic cough (if they would've become a western dragon,) a bizarrely long torso (if eastern,) a second head (if hydra,) or shrinks to 2/3 height (if fairy.)

Bonuses:

The caster can choose the dragon type and element.

The caster is unaffected by personality change.

The spell lasts up to twenty-four hours, and the caster can end it whenever they wish.