Grave Hounds

Dogs are popular companions and guardians. But living dogs must be fed and maintained, and shy from a Gifted magus. Dead dogs provide similar services without daily upkeep, or balking at a magus' Gift.

Hermetic Projects

The Collar of Charon

R: Touch, D: Sun, T: Ind

ReAn 29 Pen: 0, Constant Effect

This effect animates a dead animal. The animal can be Size +1 or smaller.

(Base 10, +1 Touch, +2 Sun; +1 frequency, +3 environmental trigger)

Base Level Interpretation: Rego Corpus base level 10 animates a corpse.

Required Lab Total: 1 season (58), 2 seasons (44), 3 seasons (39), 4 seasons (37)

The Wand of Commanding Charon's Pack

ReAn 39

Pen: 0, 12 uses per day R: Voice, D: Sun, T: Ind

When pointed at an animal and the command word spoken, the animal will follow the orders of the wielder. Once so enchanted, the animal will follow the commands of the wielder until the effect expires. Multiple animals may be commanded individually or as a group, at the discretion of the wielder.

While designed to allow the wielder to command dead dogs, animated by Collars of Charon, the wand affects living beasts just as easily.

(Base 15, +2 Voice, +2 Sun; +4 frequency)

Required Lab Total: 1 season (78), 2 seasons (59), 3 seasons (52), 4 seasons (49)