Nightmare

Rank 4 / Arcane, Occult / 10 Minutes

Rank

Rank 4

Traditions

Arcane, Occult

Cast

10 Minutes

Range

planetary

Duration

1 day

Defense

Will save

Targets

1 creature you know by name

Spell Description

You send disturbing nightmares to your target. The next time the target falls asleep, it must attempt a Will save. If you know the target only by name and have never met them, the target gets a +4 circumstance bonus to the Will save.

Critical Success The target suffers no adverse effects and is temporarily immune for 1 week.

Success The target experiences the nightmares but suffers no adverse effects other than unpleasant memories.

Failure The target experiences the nightmares and awakens .

Critical Failure The target experiences the nightmares, awakens Fatigued, and is Drained 2 until it is no longer Fatigued.

Source, license, and attribution

Source: Pathfinder Player Core (remaster-core-2026-08-10)

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