R: 50 ft; T: spirit; D: [sum] minutes
This spell can only be cast between sunset and dawn. You call out to a nearby spirit: a long-dead king, a newly-dead party member, etc. Roll 1d6 for the power of the seance, modified by the following:
| ≤ 1 | Spirit lashes out in annoyance. Caster takes 2d6 damage |
| 2 | Spirit cannot be put down. Will try to possess a nearby corpse or attack incorporeally |
| 3 | Wrong spirit is called. It may be more or less helpful |
| 4 | Spirit is called, answers are mocking and cruel |
| 5 | Spirit is called, answers questions truthfully |
| 6 | Spirit remains for an additional 1d6 minutes |
| > 6 | Spirit can be given a single-word command before departing |
Modifiers
| +1 for every [dice] | -1 per Grit Dice |
| +1 if the spirit died within a week | -1 if the spirit was a magician |
| +1 if the spirit is restless | -1 if the spirit is angry with you |
| +1 if the spirit’s True Name is known | -2 if only vague details are known |
| +1 if you personally knew the creature | -4 if the spirit was a necromancer |