Dire Regression (Thaumaturgy)
Level: Druid 4, Ranger 4
Mana: 50. Extended duration. Base Success: 90%.
  Regresses a normal animal to its primordial form, giving it the Dire template permanantly. Dire animals have a vaguely prehistoric look. They are stronger, tougher and larger than their mundane counterparts. Dire animals gain one size level, +4 strength, +2 dexterity, +2 constitution, a +3 natural armour bonus, +4 to hit and +4 hit dice. They become immune to fear. These bonuses are template bonuses. This spell does not work on players.