He is the mad steward of a million forbidden secrets and ancient lore. Those with a desire for learning are granted with the Archivist's vast intellect and power. Summoning RulesThe following describes the requirements and rituals for binding Xalen D'Marek. Spirit Level: 3rd
Ceremony: You place a blank tome in the center of the seal and slowly turn the pages while chanting Xalen's name three times. Granted AbilitiesXalen D'Marek grants the following abilities. Major Granted Abilities
Shrink: As a standard action, you reduce a creature or object within 30 feet of you in size. If this ability targets a creature, it and all of its equipment is reduced two categories in size if it fails a Will save (this does not stack with similar effects). If this ability targets an unattended object, it functions as shrink item. This ability lasts for 1 minute per binder level you possess against creatures and objects and you can only shrink one target at a time. After using this ability, it becomes expended for 5 rounds. Minor Granted Abilities Enhance Vessel's Mind: You gain a +2 insight bonus to Intelligence. Select 1 Knowledge skill for which you possess no ranks. You are treated as having a number of ranks in that skill equal to your binder level. Signs and InfluenceThe spirit affects you in the following ways:
Physical Sign: Whenever you speak, your words appear as luminous sigils that dance to your cadence. Whenever you activate one of Xalen's granted abilities, these sigils dance around the ability's target. Vestigial CompanionYou gain the service of a raven familiar for the duration of the pact. Treat your binder level as your wizard level to determine your familiar's abilities. This granted ability replaces locate writings. |