Manual of the Planes

Class abilities that use positive energy, such as turningand destroying undead, gain a +10 bonus on theroll to determine Hit Dice affected. (Undead are almostimpossible to find on this plane, however.)• Impeded Magic: Spells and spell-like abilities that usenegative energy are impeded, including inflict spells.These spells and spell-like abilities can still be used, buta successful Spellcraft check (DC 15 + level of the spell)must be made to do so.POSITIVE INHABITANTSThe Energy Planes are called “empty planes” because theyhave little in the way of native life. They lack the traditionalelemental forms of the other planes, or if they havethem, they are so unlike life on the Material Plane thatthey are not recognized.Some outsiders make the Positive Energy Plane theirhome. The best-known of these are the ravids, whichtend to dwell in the quieter areas of the plane, but theenergon known as the xag-ya is also common, even in thedeepest heart of the plane.Outsiders native to the Positive Energy Plane (such asravids) are immune to the detrimental effects typical tothe plane, though they still benefit from the regenerativenature of the domain. Beings that cannot be healed in anormal manner or do not benefit from positive energy,such as constructs, can survive in this domain as well.MOVEMENT AND COMBATMovement on the Positive Energy Plane works as it doeson any other plane with subjective directional gravity—travelers choose a direction as down and act accordingly.Movement that requires pushing against something tangible,such as flight from the beating of wings or swimmingwith flippers against water, does not function herebecause there is nothing to act against. Magical flight,whether by spell or spell-like ability, functions normally.The greater danger within the Positive Energy Planeis that there is nowhere to go and precious few landmarksto guide the traveler. Ravids and similar creaturesseem to have their own methods of knowing wherethings are, and they might be induced to serve as guideson this plane.Positive CombatThe no-gravity trait of the Energy Planes means that anincreased number of attackers can face off against asingle target. (See the Combat in Three Dimensions sidebarin Chapter 1.) Attacks with large numbers may berequired, because the regenerative nature of this plane,even in its quietest locations, is sufficient to keep mostcombatants on their feet for some time. Except as notedabove, combat is normal on the Positive Energy Plane.FEATURES OF THE POSITIVE ENERGY PLANEThe greatest immediate danger on the Positive EnergyPlane is the plane itself. Its radiance poses a threat to travelerswho go there.There is no air in the Positive Energy Plane. While theplane is not a true vacuum (the positive energy providesthe equivalent of normal atmospheric pressure), suffocationis a great danger. Even the fast healing given to allinhabitants of the plane has no effect on suffocation.Travelers on this plane must bring their own atmosphereor forgo breathing while here.Similarly, food and drink do not exist naturally on thePositive Energy Plane, and subdual damage from starvationand thirst is not automatically healed either.Just as the Negative Energy Plane is divided into majorand minor areas, so too is the Positive Energy Plane. Atraveler may suddenly find herself in an area where herears ring, her muscles quiver, and even her bones throbfrom the sudden surge of energy. But there is no immediateclue just how the border shifted, and no way to knowwhich way lies minor positive-dominant ground. Spellssuch as safety help the traveler, but such energy fluxes arealways a risk.The plane of positive energy is a place of brilliantwhite, where the inherent power of the plane bleachesout the spectrum and leaves an environment of nothingbut white and stark shadows.Clear vision (including darkvision) is limited to 5feet. Objects and creatures beyond that range appear asindistinct blots of darkness against the backgroundwhite. Distance is impossible to gauge within this brilliantenvironment.Energy BurstsEven among the brilliant and deadly radiance of the PositiveEnergy Plane, some regions are more intense anddangerous than the others. These regions erupt likeminiature suns, suddenly granting those within the burstradius (usually 30 feet, but occasionally up to 120 feet) anadditional 3d10 temporary hit points. The dangers ofexceeding double one’s normal hit points total (as notedfor the positive-dominant trait) still apply.In addition, those within an energy burst must make aFortitude save (DC 24) or be blinded for 1d10 rounds.Animating FieldsAnimating fields are invisible regions on the PositiveEnergy Plane that are particularly strong in the energiesthat animate objects. Such an area is usually asphere with a radius of 150 to 1,500 feet. Within thesphere, there is a 50% chance each round that oneobject in each character’s possession animates andattacks. Use the animated object descriptions in theMonster Manual as a guide. The animation lasts as longas the character remains in the animating field, plus anadditional 2d6 rounds.Edge ZonesThe edge zones are a reference for quiet areas on theplane, like islands or shores on the seething hotbed ofenergy. These regions have the minor positive-dominanttrait and are dotted with bits of flotsam from otherCHAPTER 6:THE INNERPLANES83