Spectral Constriction of Yig
Source: Serpent Man Sorcery
PP Cost: 3
Casting Time: 3 actions, minus one per three full levels of the caster.
Arcane Difficulty Rating: xx+
Corruption Chance: Roll failed by 5+
Cast Corruption: +1D8 Chaos Affiliation, +1D4 aging, -1D6 SAN, save vs Fort or gain Sorcerous Affliction and lose one point of WIS.
Components: verbal, gesture & physical (xx of a xx Man or Woman).
Optional Component: [To be determined...]
Optional Foci: [To be determined...]
Range: 5' per level of the caster.
Area of Effect: 1 target, plus one per three full levels of the caster.
Duration: 3 melee rounds, plus one melee round per three full levels of the caster.
Saving Throw: Will, -1 for every level of the caster that exceeds the level/HD of the target.
Description:
This ancient spell of the Serpent Men allows the caster to call upon the power of Yig to
restrain and/or constrict a target. Plus one additional target within range for every three
full levels of the caster. Such targets must initially make a Will save to avoid. If failed
a spectral snake has formed and wrapped around their body. The initial melee action does no
damage, but restrains the target with arms by their sides. The caster can inflict damage by
making a crushing gesture on any of the following melee actions after spell goes into effect.
Damage is 1D4 plus an additional 1D4 per three full levels of the caster each action that
the caster gestures for constriction. The caster release target(s) from constriction, but
this ends the spell if before the duration has ended. While constricted, the victims may
make Fortitude checks for half damage. Armor does provide DR against constriction.
Critical Success:
Double the duration, range and damage. Targets make saves at -2.
Critical Fumble:
Caster is constricted for double damage for double the duration. No save to avoid, but will
make Fortitude checks at -2. As the life is crushed from the caster, the spectral serpent
manifests as an avatar of Yig itself to consume the Sorcerer. Any who attack this avatar
before it has consumed the caster must save vs the effects of this spell at -2 or suffer the
same fate if killed before duration ends. Treat duration as twice that of initial caster.