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   * The resulting form must be reasonably playable as a character.((DMG 44.)) For example, reincarnating as a badger means the badger can talk (or maybe has telepathy!), since being unable to communicate ideas at the table would make the character effectively unplayable.   * The resulting form must be reasonably playable as a character.((DMG 44.)) For example, reincarnating as a badger means the badger can talk (or maybe has telepathy!), since being unable to communicate ideas at the table would make the character effectively unplayable.
   * The original form of the character determines by which magic the character can be raised.((For example, an elf reincarnated as a human would still not be eligible for //raise dead//. In contrast, a human reincarnated as an elf would be eligible. This is because a reincarnated creature has the same soul/spirit. This works out quite nicely for characters reincarnated as animals too, for otherwise it would be their final run!)) See [[Death]] for more info.   * The original form of the character determines by which magic the character can be raised.((For example, an elf reincarnated as a human would still not be eligible for //raise dead//. In contrast, a human reincarnated as an elf would be eligible. This is because a reincarnated creature has the same soul/spirit. This works out quite nicely for characters reincarnated as animals too, for otherwise it would be their final run!)) See [[Death]] for more info.
-  * Reincarnation requires a [[resurrection check]] and counts against the maximum times a character can be brought back from the dead.((PHB 12, "Although a character’s constitution can be restored to its former score, or even raised above this number, by magical means, this in no way alters the initial score limitation, nor does such magical change in constitution restore to the character additional chances for revivification.")) See [[Death]] for more info.+  * See [[Death]] rules for //reincarnation//.
   * The reincarnated form will not come with any adventuring equipment or wealth to speak of. If they can prove they are the same person, they might convince a [[moneychanger]] to give them access to their stored wealth (and [[loan|loans]]).   * The reincarnated form will not come with any adventuring equipment or wealth to speak of. If they can prove they are the same person, they might convince a [[moneychanger]] to give them access to their stored wealth (and [[loan|loans]]).
   * Which memories the new form has of its past is up to the player to choose and roleplay.   * Which memories the new form has of its past is up to the player to choose and roleplay.
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