4th level Evocation
Classes: Oracle
Domains: Cleric, Generic
Components: V, S, DF
Casting Time: 10 min
Range: Touch
Target: Creature touched
Duration: Permanent until discharged
Spell Resistance: Yes
Description: You transfer some of your currently prepared spells, and the ability to cast them, to another creature. Only a creature with an Intelligence score of at least 5 and a Wisdom score of at least 9 can receive this bestowal. Only spells from the schools of abjuration, divination, and conjuration can be transferred. The number and level of spells that the subject can be granted depends on its Hit Dice; even multiple castings of imbue with spell ability can't exceed this limit.
HD of Recipient | Spells Imbued |
2 or lower | One 1st-level spell |
3–4 | One or two 1st-level spells |
5 or higher | One or two 1st-level spells and one 2nd-level spell |
The transferred spell's variable characteristics (range, duration, area, and the like) function according to your level, not the level of the recipient.
Once you cast imbue with spell ability, the 4th level spell slot used to cast it remains unusable (even after a long rest) until the recipient uses the imbued spells, is slain, or until you dismiss the imbue with spell ability spell. In the meantime, you remain responsible to your deity or your principles for the use to which the spell is put.