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For Wizard Enchantments, see Psionic Enchantments (WSC).

In the Dark Sun setting, the Dragon Kings rule stark monolithic cities that dot a barren landscape. Their magical arts have embraced and incorporated psionics in a way unduplicated elsewhere. Priests of Athas have two paths: that of the cleric-psionicist and that of the elemental. Those choosing the second path eventually gain psionic enchantments of their own. The priest taking this path will ulti­mately abandon human form and transform into an elemental being. A prerequisite to begin the advancement to elemental form is achievement of 20th level. While priests may also take the path of the cleric-psionicist, only elementals can cast psionic enchantments.

A cleric who would become an elemental con­tinues to age normally until achieving 30th level. At this point, permanent elemental form is achieved and the further passage of time has no effect on the caster. Those on the elemental path from 21st to 29th level can assume elemental form for a limited time, depending on their experience level.

Psionic enchantments are magic, with psionics acting as a catalyst in the process. In the Dark Sun setting, the elemental spells can be of 8th, 9th, or 10th level. This appendix is included for DMs who wish to introduce similar Elemental encounters into other settings. Some of the mate­rial has been updated since its original appear­ance.

Unlike other spells, the psionic enchantments of Athas require special preparations before the actual casting. Also, in the following spell descriptions, “cp” stands for ceramic pieces, the equivalent of a gold piece on metal-poor Athas.

Priest Spell Progression
Level 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
20 9 9 9 8 7 5 2 1
21 9 9 9 9 8 6 2 1
22 9 9 9 9 9 6 3 2
23 9 9 9 9 9 7 3 2 1
24 9 9 9 9 9 8 3 2 2
25 9 9 9 9 9 8 4 3 2
26 9 9 9 9 9 9 4 3 2 1
27 9 9 9 9 9 9 5 4 2 1
28 9 9 9 9 9 9 6 4 3 1
29 9 9 9 9 9 9 7 4 3 2
30 9 9 9 9 9 9 8 4 3 3

LIST OF PSIONIC ENCHANTMENTS[]

A=Air, E=Earth, W=Water
Name Level Sphere School
Alter Climate (A, W) Level 8 Elemental Air, Elemental Water Alteration
Create Oasis (A, E, W) Level 8 Elemental Air, Elemental Earth, Elemental Water Conjuration
Forever Minions Level 8 Cosmos Necromancy
Hasten Crops Level 8 Cosmos Alteration
Reverse Winds (A) Level 8 Elemental Air Alteration
Wild Weather (A) Level 8 Elemental Air, Water, Weather Alteration
Air of Permanence (A) Level 9 Air Alteration
Disruption (A) Level 9 Elemental Air Alteration
Mountainous Barrier (E) Level 9 Elemental Earth Conjuration/Summoning
Pocket Dimension Level 9 Cosmos Alteration, Enchantment
Prolific Vegetation Level 9 Cosmos Alteration, Conjuration
Storm Legion (A, W) Level 9 Elemental Air, Water Alteration, Conjuration/Summoning
Cleanse Level 10 Cosmos Invocation
Insect Host (A) Level 10 Elemental Air Conjuration/Summoning
Planar Vassal Level 10 Cosmos Summoning
Prolific Forestation Level 10 Cosmos Alteration, Conjuration
Rift Level 10 Cosmos Alteration, Conjuration/Summoning
Silt Bridge (E) Level 10 Elemental Earth Alteration
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