What happens if a character is in an alternate form (via a polymorph spell or via an ability like wildshape) and finds them self unconscious or dieing? Do they stay in the alternate form or do they revert back to their normal form?
I could have sworn that there was listed somewhere that said if a character dies the effect ends, but I cannot find it under polymorph, Supernatural abilities or duration.
I have a Flame Oracle who has "Form of Flame" and likes to adventure in the form of a fire elemental. The issue is that he keeps getting knocked into negative hit points and then no one in the party can touch him (to stabilize or heal him) without being burnt and possibly catching on fire.
This issues has come up several times and has been a problem to be unable to revert to his normal form. At the same time, there should be some drawbacks to taking on an alternate form.
The stabilize orison can be cast at range.
Additionally, a CLW wand shouldn't trigger damage from the elemental, should it?
I agree that there are ways around being burnt.
I am mostly trying to get confirmation that I am reading the rules correctly and that the effect does not end when he is dead or dying, until the duration expires or he spends a standard action to dismiss it.
That's my understanding as well, yes.
