Form of the Beast
(Alteration)(Animal)

Range:  0
Components:  V, S, M
Duration:  Special
Casting Time:  1 round
Area of Effect:  The caster
Saving Throw:  None

The caster and all his possessions shapechange into a giant beast when this spell is cast. The caster can't cast any spells when in beastform, but can end the spell at will. The spell will also end after 24 hours have passed. Each deity has its own beastform, with its own characteristics - according to the deity's symbol, portfolio, and history. As an example, an indication of how the giant beast form of Set could look like is given.

Giant Set Beast (Jackal)

Hit points: the caster's own hit points
THAC0: 20-1 per 41/2 HP of the caster
Armour Class: 6
Move: 20
# attacks: 3
Damage per attack: 1d4/1d4/1d8

The material component for this spell is a body part of a natural enemy of the normal version of the giant beast the caster wishes to shapechange into.

