What is the name of the spell which allows an undead to assume the form of another type of undead? I'm not referring to the Undead Anatomy spells.
I've been running an altered version (intrigue heavy) of the Carrion Crown: Ashes at Dawn adventure, and whilst doing research, I stumbled across a spell which specifically stated it allowed an undead to assume the form of another type of undead. Running with that (but forgetting to write down the name and info of the darned spell), I've been using an assortment of magic tricks to keep the vampires safe from scrutiny, and to keep the killer a step or two ahead of the PCs.
In my version, the players encounter most of the vampires above ground, having attracted their attention by investigating the murders. Lady Evgenya is portrayed as an eccentric, lustful noble. She throws a party at her manor, and invites the PCs. They loved her! Ramoska was portrayed as the super-creepy mortician who works for the Caliphas constabulary. He does not become suspect as the murderer until later, when the real killer, who has been spying on the party, disguises himself as Ramoska using a combination of illusions and this spell I'm searching for. Merrik plays the role of the reclusive druid. She avoids talking to the party, and will only talk with their resident elven ranger (who happens to be under the effects of the Psychosis insanity... BONUS!) Her main concern is her grove, and she will not attack the PCs unless they harm her precious plants. (Since the PCs do not know she's a vampire, they are respectful and avoid this at all costs.) The constable is under the influence of the vampires, so is mind-controlled to believe (no matter how much evidence is presented) there are no vampires in Caliphas. Radvir is encountered at the Nobleman's Stitch (I renamed it "Giovanni's"), and is renowned as the best tailor in Ustalov. I made him very likable, and was actually never a suspect until the clues made him impossible to ignore.
I don't like doing anything that isn't in the rules, if possible, so I can back up my subterfuge with actual Pathfinder materials, if questioned. The party is now at the point where they are about to defeat the killer, so I want him to have a couple of scrolls on hand (or a caster of sufficient level as an ally, if the spell is too high for a scroll) that the PCs find after his defeat.
Does anyone know what the name of this spell is? As I recall it, this was a spell specifically designed to allow an undead to take on the form of another type of undead, complete with abilities, weaknesses, etc. My searches have not yielded the spell I'm looking for, and I don't want to fudge the rules and make up a home-made spell. :P
So, apparently the spell I'm looking for doesn't exist. I created a homebrew series of spells and am looking for feedback on them. If you get the chance, please check them out and give me your feedback.
My homebrew spells can be found here.
Thanks!
The daywalker spell allows an undead creature to "resemble a living, breathing creature of the same size." That's the closest thing I could find.