Lengthening the spell refers to the practice of extending the duration of a spell or magic potion. It is a technique commonly used by practitioners of magic in order to achieve more long-lasting effects. By increasing the duration of a spell, the caster can ensure that its effects remain active for a longer period of time, allowing for more time to achieve a desired outcome. There are several methods that can be utilized to lengthen a spell. One such method involves using specific herbs or ingredients that are known for their ability to prolong the effects of magic. These ingredients can be added to the spell or potion during the casting or brewing process, enhancing its longevity.
Some problems that I already see with my plan:
I'll only have 2 4th level spell slots, so if my concentration on either Polymorph or Dominate Beast ends, Barovia is doomed unless Strahd gets really unlucky with his saves against our party Wizard's Polymorph spells or we retreat and try again later (this is a valid escape/success clause/condition for most of these "Barovia is doomed" statements, so I'm not gonna repeat it much). If we do try again later, Strahd will be on to (onto?) our tricks.
If Strahd fails 3+ saves against Confusion, the DM could decide not to burn any LSes. Alternatively, the DM could just decide to save them for later instead of wasting them on Confusion. If this happens, Barovia is likely doomed unless we get really lucky with Strahd's Polymorph saves.
If Strahd has the Shapechanger subtype (which he might, due to being able to turn into mist and possibly a bat (and maybe other forms too)), he'll save successfully against Polymorph every time. If this happens, Barovia is doomed.
While the pixies can fly out of the reach of wolves, they only have 1 HP each, so if Strahd can summon bats (that can get around the chumpblocking of some ravens that the Keepers of the Feather might be able to send to help us) or hit them with an AoE of some kind, Barovia is likely doomed.
Strahd's Darklord powers might take longer than (or approximately the duration of) an hour to use, which means that the Sun will never return to Barovia.
The Dark Powers might intervene, in which case Barovia is probably doomed.
The DM might reject the summoning of 8 pixies with CWB and/or might rule that he gets to choose what's summoned by CWB. I'm planning to hold back CWB until the final fight and possibly sell my character's soul to Fey powers (or something else equally severe) to try to avoid this, but this could happen and likely doom Barovia.
Strahd can likely bypass the grapple attempts of most of the party using his mist form or some other ability. The DM has declined to answer whether or not magic items, spells, armor, and/or weapons can restrain or grapple Strahd while he's in mist form (Pecos Bill-style?). If he can get within melee range of me, Barovia is likely doomed.
Strahd can succeed on his save against Dominate Beast while in fire beetle-form. If this happens, Barovia is likely doomed.
Strahd might have Magic Resistance, which will pretty much ruin our chances of getting him to burn enough LSes. This will likely doom Barovia.
I might have not thought of something that could screw us over. If that happens, Barovia may be doomed or likely be doomed.
Strahd might be able to use his Darklord (and/or vampire) powers while staked/incapacitated, which could let him undo our changes to Barovia/recapture the people who fled.
I might (accidentally) hog the spotlight too much in this fight, being the one who's casting a lot of the spells here. If this happens, it'll lessen the experience/enjoyment of the fight for the other people at the table, and that's worse than dooming Barovia. Again, I'll talk to the DM about this.
I know that potentially turning any buff into a day-long affair is a powerful thing; that s why I m doing research into its potential cost before going off half-cocked and all. Are there any magic items or other things other than leveling up that can give my Wizard friend an additional 5th level spell slot other than a spell scroll of PB, which is my backup plan it take weeks to create, though, which is not ideal.
These ingredients can be added to the spell or potion during the casting or brewing process, enhancing its longevity. Another method involves performing additional rituals or incantations before or after the initial casting of the spell. These rituals can help to strengthen the spell and extend its duration.
Extend spell
Specifics: Extended spells have their duration doubled, lasting twice as long as normal.
Use: An extended spell occupies a spell slot one level higher than normal. Spells with a duration of instantaneous or permanent are not affected.
This may require the caster to perform certain actions or recite specific words or phrases in order to activate the extended effect. It is important to note that lengthening a spell does not necessarily increase its potency or effectiveness. Instead, it simply allows the spell to remain active for a longer period of time. Therefore, it is crucial for practitioners to carefully consider the desired outcome and choose the appropriate spell to cast before attempting to lengthen its duration. Lengthening the spell can be a useful technique for practitioners who wish to achieve more long-term or sustained effects. However, it requires a deep understanding of magic and its principles, as well as knowledge of the specific spell or potion being used. Additionally, it is important for practitioners to use caution when attempting to alter the duration of a spell, as miscalculations or mistakes can have unintended consequences. Overall, lengthening the spell offers practitioners the opportunity to enhance their magic and extend its effects to achieve desired outcomes over a longer period of time..
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