Shattered Kingdoms

Polymorph is a wonderful spell, not only does it allow one to assume another race's advantages and disadvantages, but can also be a powerful RP tool. What really bugs me is that at the moment it appears to be a transmutation spell; you actually shapeshift into another race. Could it be that we could have the illusionist part of it as well? During which, you gain none of the advantages, but get to keep your gear on since it is all an illusion. I am saying this mostly because most sorcerers are too weak physically to hold their removed gear especially when turned into an animal form (or something that cannot wear str mods).

Another is the Ventiloquate spell. A very useful spell. I have seen casters with it mastered fail against novice chars, what are its saves? (if there are any) Also, The victim will speak the tongue of the caster despite what he/she is speaking right now. Let me give an example.
NPC, speaking taslamaran.
player (does not know tas)
caster (currently speaking player's mother language)
caster casts ventriloquate on the NPC and the NPC speaks in the casters tongue but it all appears Gibberish to the player. (as if the NPC was still speaking taslamaran)
could this be 'fixed'?

If there is something I am missing I would like some insight.

Polymorph has its strengths and weaknesses. Given it is arguably the most powerful spell in the game. I see no problem with hoarding sorcerors having to drop their gear to use it. On a side note some of the weaknesses are deadly so be careful as you start to age.

Ventiloquate is a spell but it is the same as the skill its not the person who is talking it is you. Besides Fountains and hand pumps do not have a natural tongue for you to use. How does the sorceror know what tongue is the subjects native tongue. You can always charm them then order them to speak on your behalf if you seek this effect.