Gentle Repose

• Casting Time: 1 action
• Classes: Cleric, Wizard
• Components: V S M
• Duration: 10 days
• Level: 2
• Material: A pinch of salt and one copper piece placed on each of the corpse’s eyes, which must remain there for the duration
• Name: Gentle Repose
• Range: Touch
• Ritual: Yes
• School: Necromancy
• Target: A corpse or other remains

You touch a corpse or other remains. For the duration, the target is protected from decay and can't become undead.

The spell also effectively extends the time limit on raising the target from the dead, since days spent under the influence of this spell don't count against the time limit of spells such as raise dead.

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The SendingStone review

#GentleRepose is a useful spell for those who want to preserve a dead body from decay. The duration of the spell lasts up to 10 days, which gives enough time for the caster to find a proper burial ground or prepare for a resurrection. The components of the spell include a pinch of salt and a copper coin, which are placed on the eyes of the dead body. The spell can be cast by both clerics and wizards.

This spell has received mixed reactions from the community. Some argue that it is a necessary spell for those who deal with corpses regularly and want to show respect to the dead. Others find it creepy and unnecessary. Some also argue that it can be used for nefarious purposes, such as keeping someone from being resurrected or used as a ransom tool.

Overall, the usefulness of #GentleRepose is situational and depends on the individual's needs and values. It is also worth noting that the spell does not cure the cause of death or revive the dead; it simply preserves the corpse. The decision to use the spell ultimately lies with the caster and is subject to their personal beliefs and motivations.

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Gentle Repose is D&D (Dungeons & Dragons) 5th edition content, but other TTRPGs may have their own version such as a Gentle Repose Pathfinder edition. Want to use Gentle Repose in a VTT (virtual tabletop)? Try out SendingStone for free today!

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