Entangle

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.