Duration of Summon Ability of Demons?

sukael

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Most if not all demons have a Summon Tanar'ri (Sp) ability. Typically, this lists the spell level it is equivalent to--however, it doesn't list a duration. Is there a set duration for these? Or is it "until dismissed" or something similar?
 

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Summon Demon (Sp): Once per day a balor can automatically summon 4d10 dretches, 1d4 hezrous, or one nalfeshnee,
glabrezu, marilith, or balor. This ability is the equivalent of a 9th-level spell.
A Balor is a 20th level caster


Mike
 

Yeah, except that caster levels aren't listed for the Summon abilities, nor are actual spells that they'd equate to.
 

From the SRD, under "Monster types, subtypes, and special abilities"
[bq]Summon (Sp): A creature with the summon ability can summon specific other creatures of its kind much as though casting a summon monster spell, but it usually has only a limited chance of success (as specified in the creature?s entry). Roll d%: On a failure, no creature answers the summons. Summoned creatures automatically return whence they came after 1 hour. A creature that has just been summoned cannot use its own summon ability for 1 hour. Most creatures with the ability to summon do not use it lightly, since it leaves them beholden to the summoned creature. In general, they use it only when necessary to save their own lives. An appropriate spell level is given for each summoning ability for purposes of Concentration checks and attempts to dispel the summoned creature. No experience points are awarded for summoned monsters.[/bq]
 


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