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Old 05-22-2001, 11:55 AM   #9
Memnoch
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Join Date: February 28, 2001
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Originally posted by Throntar:
It has been my experience that your statement is true except for in one case...

I've found that when Confusion, Charm, Domination, etc. is applied from a non-magical source (i.e. Illithids, Umber Hulks, Vampires), Dispel Magic won't help you. In that case, your best option would be to charm your NPC back to your side if possible.

Or...this could all be a big coincidence. I'd like to know for sure though.

You are CORRECT, because in that case there is no magic to dispel. The "confusion" that illithids use is actually something called Psionic Blast, which basically puts the victims in a fugue state so that it's easier for the mind flayer to walk up and suck their brains out.

So in that case, prevention is definitely the best cure.

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