Alteration
Level Druid 1
Components V, S, M
Casting Time 3 segments
Range 80-ft.
Area of Effect All normal plants in a 20-ft. radius area
Duration 10 rounds
Save vs. Spell (save for partial)
Plants animate and entangle those in the area or those entering the area.
When the spell is cast, and on the caster's group initiative each round for the spell duration, any creature not entangled in the area of effect must make a save vs. Spell or become entangled. A successful save means the creature is partially bound and can only move at half speed.
Any creature entering the area of effect must make an immediate save or be affected and, if successful, another save each round.
Limitations
Creatures that can pass without trace can move through the area freely.
The spell has no effect if plants are not in the area of effect. Otherwise, grasses, weeds, roots, bushes, trees, etc. will entangle.
If the only plants in the area are classified as grasses, any Large creatures (600+ lbs.) that fail the save will move at one-quarter speed, but will not be entangled (save negates). Very large creatures (Str 21+ and over 1 ton) are unaffected by this spell.
Material Components. Mistletoe.
Mid-summer Mistletoe. Range is 100 feet and duration is 13 rounds. Creatures suffer a -1 penalty to the save. Borrowed: Range is 60 feet and duration is 5 rounds. Creatures gain a +1 bonus to the save. Holly: Range is 60 feet, duration is 5 rounds, and area of effect is a 16 ft. radius. Creatures gain a +2 bonus to the save. Oak leaves: Range is 40 feet, duration is 5 rounds, and area of effect is a 10 ft. radius. Creatures gain a +2 bonus to the save.