The caster writes the incantation on a page of their spell book. They then mark or place with it with the material that the golem will be made of (flesh, mud, stone, metal). They then read the incantation. Once the spell is cast the inanimate golem forms in front of the caster with a hole open in its chest. When the caster places the paper in the chest the hole is sealed, the golem created, and bound to their new creator. The golem only has 1/4 the health of a normal golems maximum HP. Instead of taking their action the caster may give the golem new instructions, once the golem is instructed it will continue with said instruction until told otherwise. At 6th level the only golem that can be created is a flesh golem, at 7th 1 clay, 1 stone, or 2 flesh, at 8th 1 metal, 2 clay, 2 stone or 3 flesh, and at 9th 2 metal, 3 clay, 3 stone, or 4 flesh. After the golem has collapsed from the spell wearing off, the page is ruined and cannot be used again. A golem can only be made permanently if the spell is of the level or higher where only one of it can be created and if the caster gives it a new "heart" and if the caster is not in combat. A heart is a large, cut ruby with the spell inscription inlaid in its front, worth at least 1000 gold, the process requires 2 arcana checks with a DC of 18. If successful the golem now has its maximum HP. Customization for the permanent golems is available to how the DM sees fit. The golems created from this spell cannot be healed by any healing potions or spells. They can however be repaired through expensive and long processes, with their absorption abilities, or with spells that repair material rather than people. If the master of the golem takes good care of them and talks regularly with them the golem may start to form a sort of personality. If this continues the golem will not only form a personality but also may be able to be taught basic language. If the master of the golem wishes so they may attempt to inlay a Ioun Stone in the golems forehead with 2 arcana checks with a DC of 16. If the attempt was successful the golems intelligence is now 12 (+1) which gives it the ability to speak and if taught write in languages its master taught it. It also gains the ability to carry out basic tasks without command as long as they do not conflict with its masters commands. However the golem also gains a slight form of self-preservation, meaning it will not hurt itself for no apparent reason. It will only complete tasks that damage it, if it's shown that it will benefit others in a way that it's worth the damage. The golem also gains a larger form of selflessness for its master and others. They will try to protect them in many ways including throwing themselves in the way of harm. If the golem truly wishes it of its own free will it can sacrifice itself and release its life force into a character who just died, after the process completes the heart and Ioun Stone fall out and the inscription burns away in a bright red fire. The body then falls apart as a bright light shines from the sky and a humanoid form is lifted out of sight into the bright light which ceases as soon as the figure enters it (about 10 seconds after it starts).
* - (1 Spell Book Page, Golem's Material)
Level
6th
Casting Time
1 Action
Range/Area
120 ft.
Components
V, S, M *
Duration
12 Hours
School
Transmutation
Attack/Save
None
Damage/Effect
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