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-The dust devil remains bound to the ground and cannot lift itself into the air, though it can ascend slopes, ramps or cliffs as terrain allows. The caster may direct it to move up to six hexes per round (30 feet), spending 1 [[Action Points|AP]] to do so. Unlike some summoned effects, the dust devil does not require [[Spellcasting|concentration]] to maintain. If left without direction, it will remain in place, whirling chaotically, automatically attack any random creature that moves within one hex of its position. The dust devil cannot be made into more than one occupied hex per round.
+The dust devil remains bound to the ground and cannot lift itself into the air, though it can ascend slopes, ramps or cliffs as terrain allows. Passing intentionally through a dust devil causes half damage (1-4), occurring upon the enemy's turn; the devil can then be made to attack during the caster's turn normally, without an attack being lost.
-The devil possesses an [[Armour Class|armour class]] of 4, making it somewhat resistant to direct attacks. However, it is immune to normal weapons and can only be damaged by [[Magic to Hit|magic weapons]] or spells. Regardless of the source, it can withstand only 9 [[Hit Points|points]] of damage before it is entirely dispersed, vanishing harmlessly into the air.
+The caster may move the devil up to a distance of six hexes per round, or thirty feet, at a cost of 1 [[Action Points|AP]] per combat round. This distance is the same whether the direction is horizontally or vertically. The deweomer does not require [[Spellcasting|concentration]] to maintain. If the caster is stunned, or fails to expend an AP, the devil will remain in place, whirling chaotically, automatically attacking one random creature within one hex of its position. If the dust devil is directed into an occupied hex, it attacks the creature in that hex — friend or foe — afterwards, the remainder of its movement is counted as being expended and the devil must remain where it is until the next round.
-The vortex automatically disrupts spellcasting for any creature within one combat hex; at the same distance, gaseous creatures are disrupted and become disoriented for 1 to 3 rounds, after which they are free to move away from the vortex at will.  Such creatures cannot pass through the dust devil.  The swirling winds interact with other magical effects, causing obscurement or a [[Stinking Cloud (spell)|stinking cloud]] to shift unpredictably within its area but without fully dispersing them.  A [[Gust of Wind (spell)|gust of wind]] can be used to dispel a dust devil, ending its effect.
+The dust devil can be attacked. As a "creature," it possesses an [[Armour Class|armour class]] of 4 and can only be hit by [[Magic to Hit|magic weapons]], spells or creatures that are inherently magical, such as undead or those who naturally emanate magical effects, or can perform magic at will. The devil can withstand 9 [[Hit Points|points]] of damage before it's dispersed and vanishes harmlessly.
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-The dust devil remains bound to the ground and cannot lift itself into the air, though it can ascend slopes, ramps or cliffs as terrain allows. The dust devil also cannot move further than 30 feet from the caster. The caster may direct it to move up to six hexes per round (30 feet), spending 1 [[Action Points|AP]] to do so. Unlike some summoned effects, the dust devil does not require [[Spellcasting|concentration]] to maintain. If left without direction, it will remain in place, whirling chaotically, automatically attack any random creature that moves within one hex of its position. The dust devil cannot be moved into more than one occupied hex per round, and if does enter an occupied hex, it can't be moved further that round.
+The dust devil remains bound to the ground and cannot lift itself into the air, though it can ascend slopes, ramps or cliffs as terrain allows. The caster may direct it to move up to six hexes per round (30 feet), spending 1 [[Action Points|AP]] to do so. Unlike some summoned effects, the dust devil does not require [[Spellcasting|concentration]] to maintain. If left without direction, it will remain in place, whirling chaotically, automatically attack any random creature that moves within one hex of its position. The dust devil cannot be made into more than one occupied hex per round.
 The devil possesses an [[Armour Class|armour class]] of 4, making it somewhat resistant to direct attacks. However, it is immune to normal weapons and can only be damaged by [[Magic to Hit|magic weapons]] or spells. Regardless of the source, it can withstand only 9 [[Hit Points|points]] of damage before it is entirely dispersed, vanishing harmlessly into the air.
-The vortex automatically disrupts spellcasting for any creature within one combat hex; at the same distance, gaseous creatures are disrupted and become disoriented for 1 to 3 rounds, after which they are free to move away from the vortex at will.  Such creatures cannot pass through the dust devil.  The swirling winds interact with other magical effects, causing [[Obscurement (spell)|obscurement]] or a [[Stinking Cloud (spell)|stinking cloud]] to shift unpredictably within its area but without fully dispersing them.  A [[Gust of Wind (spell)|gust of wind]] can be used to dispel a dust devil, ending its effect.
+The vortex automatically disrupts spellcasting for any creature within one combat hex; at the same distance, gaseous creatures are disrupted and become disoriented for 1 to 3 rounds, after which they are free to move away from the vortex at will.  Such creatures cannot pass through the dust devil.  The swirling winds interact with other magical effects, causing obscurement or a [[Stinking Cloud (spell)|stinking cloud]] to shift unpredictably within its area but without fully dispersing them.  A [[Gust of Wind (spell)|gust of wind]] can be used to dispel a dust devil, ending its effect.
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 The devil possesses an [[Armour Class|armour class]] of 4, making it somewhat resistant to direct attacks. However, it is immune to normal weapons and can only be damaged by [[Magic to Hit|magic weapons]] or spells. Regardless of the source, it can withstand only 9 [[Hit Points|points]] of damage before it is entirely dispersed, vanishing harmlessly into the air.
-The vortex automatically disrupts spellcasting for any creature within one combat hex; at the same distance, gaseous creatures are disrupted and become disoriented for 1 to 3 rounds, after which they are free to move away from the vortex at will.  Such creatures cannot pass through the dust devil.  The swirling winds interact with other magical effects, causing obscurement or a [[Stinking Cloud (spell)|stinking cloud]] to shift unpredictably within its area but without fully dispersing them.  A [[Gust of Wind (spell)|gust of wind]] can be used to dispel a dust devil, ending its effect.
+The vortex automatically disrupts spellcasting for any creature within one combat hex; at the same distance, gaseous creatures are disrupted and become disoriented for 1 to 3 rounds, after which they are free to move away from the vortex at will.  Such creatures cannot pass through the dust devil.  The swirling winds interact with other magical effects, causing [[Obscurement (spell)|obscurement]] or a [[Stinking Cloud (spell)|stinking cloud]] to shift unpredictably within its area but without fully dispersing them.  A [[Gust of Wind (spell)|gust of wind]] can be used to dispel a dust devil, ending its effect.
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-The dust devil remains bound to the ground and cannot lift itself into the air, though it can ascend slopes, ramps or cliffs as terrain allows. The caster may direct it to move up to six hexes per round (30 feet), spending 1 [[Action Points|AP]] to do so. Unlike some summoned effects, the dust devil does not require [[Spellcasting|concentration]] to maintain. If left without direction, it will remain in place, whirling chaotically, automatically attack any random creature that moves within one hex of its position. The dust devil cannot be made into more than one occupied hex per round.
+The dust devil remains bound to the ground and cannot lift itself into the air, though it can ascend slopes, ramps or cliffs as terrain allows. The dust devil also cannot move further than 30 feet from the caster. The caster may direct it to move up to six hexes per round (30 feet), spending 1 [[Action Points|AP]] to do so. Unlike some summoned effects, the dust devil does not require [[Spellcasting|concentration]] to maintain. If left without direction, it will remain in place, whirling chaotically, automatically attack any random creature that moves within one hex of its position. The dust devil cannot be moved into more than one occupied hex per round, and if does enter an occupied hex, it can't be moved further that round.
 The devil possesses an [[Armour Class|armour class]] of 4, making it somewhat resistant to direct attacks. However, it is immune to normal weapons and can only be damaged by [[Magic to Hit|magic weapons]] or spells. Regardless of the source, it can withstand only 9 [[Hit Points|points]] of damage before it is entirely dispersed, vanishing harmlessly into the air.

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 The dust devil remains bound to the ground and cannot lift itself into the air, though it can ascend slopes, ramps or cliffs as terrain allows. The caster may direct it to move up to six hexes per round (30 feet), spending 1 [[Action Points|AP]] to do so. Unlike some summoned effects, the dust devil does not require [[Spellcasting|concentration]] to maintain. If left without direction, it will remain in place, whirling chaotically, automatically attack any random creature that moves within one hex of its position. The dust devil cannot be made into more than one occupied hex per round.
-The conjuration attacks as a 9 [[Hit Dice|hit dice]]; it possesses an [[Armour Class|armour class]] of 4, making it somewhat resistant to direct attacks. However, it is immune to normal weapons and can only be damaged by [[Magic to Hit|magic weapons]] or spells. Regardless of the source, it can withstand only 9 [[Hit Points|points]] of damage before it is entirely dispersed, vanishing harmlessly into the air.
+The devil possesses an [[Armour Class|armour class]] of 4, making it somewhat resistant to direct attacks. However, it is immune to normal weapons and can only be damaged by [[Magic to Hit|magic weapons]] or spells. Regardless of the source, it can withstand only 9 [[Hit Points|points]] of damage before it is entirely dispersed, vanishing harmlessly into the air.
 The vortex automatically disrupts spellcasting for any creature within one combat hex; at the same distance, gaseous creatures are disrupted and become disoriented for 1 to 3 rounds, after which they are free to move away from the vortex at will.  Such creatures cannot pass through the dust devil.  The swirling winds interact with other magical effects, causing obscurement or a [[Stinking Cloud (spell)|stinking cloud]] to shift unpredictably within its area but without fully dispersing them.  A [[Gust of Wind (spell)|gust of wind]] can be used to dispel a dust devil, ending its effect.

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 {{Spelltable
 | name = Dust Devil
 | range = 30 ft.
-| duration = 1 round per level
+| duration = 1 [[Combat Round|round]] per [[Experience Level|level]]
 | area of effect = special
 | casting time = 1 round
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 | level = [[Cleric 2nd Level Spells|cleric (2nd)]]
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-Conjures a minor [[Air Elemental|air elemental]] which can move up to six [[Combat Hex|hexes]] (30 ft.) per round at the cleric's behest. The dust devil appears as a whirlwind with a one hex wide circle and 15 ft. tall; it cannot lift itself off the ground.
+The conjuration attacks as a 9 [[Hit Dice|hit dice]]; it possesses an [[Armour Class|armour class]] of 4, making it somewhat resistant to direct attacks. However, it is immune to normal weapons and can only be damaged by [[Magic to Hit|magic weapons]] or spells. Regardless of the source, it can withstand only 9 [[Hit Points|points]] of damage before it is entirely dispersed, vanishing harmlessly into the air.
-Gaseous creatures cannot pass through a dust devil, and will be disoriented for 1-3 rounds after a devil has attacked them (though the devil will do no damage). A dust devil will cause obscurement or [[Stinking Cloud (spell)|stinking cloud]] to swirl, but will not disperse either. A gust of wind will dissipate a dust devil.
+The vortex automatically disrupts spellcasting for any creature within one combat hex; at the same distance, gaseous creatures are disrupted and become disoriented for 1 to 3 rounds, after which they are free to move away from the vortex at will.  Such creatures cannot pass through the dust devil.  The swirling winds interact with other magical effects, causing obscurement or a [[Stinking Cloud (spell)|stinking cloud]] to shift unpredictably within its area but without fully dispersing them.  A [[Gust of Wind (spell)|gust of wind]] can be used to dispel a dust devil, ending its effect.
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-Conjures a minor air elemental which can move up to six [[Combat Hex|hexes]] (30 ft.) per round at the cleric's behest. The dust devil appears as a whirlwind with a one hex wide circle and 15 ft. tall; it cannot lift itself off the ground.
+Conjures a minor [[Air Elemental|air elemental]] which can move up to six [[Combat Hex|hexes]] (30 ft.) per round at the cleric's behest. The dust devil appears as a whirlwind with a one hex wide circle and 15 ft. tall; it cannot lift itself off the ground.
 The dust devil can only be attacked by magical weapons and spells, and has effectively 9 hit points. It [[Attacking in Combat|attacks]] as a 9 [[Hit Dice|hit dice]] creature; it is [[Armour Class|armour class]] 4. The devil, if it hits, causes 1-8 damage.

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 Conjures a minor air elemental which can move up to six [[Combat Hex|hexes]] (30 ft.) per round at the cleric's behest. The dust devil appears as a whirlwind with a one hex wide circle and 15 ft. tall; it cannot lift itself off the ground.
-The dust devil can only be attacked by magical weapons and spells, and has effectively 9 hit points. It [[THAC0|attacks]] as a 9 [[Hit Dice|hit dice]] creature; it is [[Armour Class|armour class]] 4. The devil, if it hits, causes 1-8 damage.
+The dust devil can only be attacked by magical weapons and spells, and has effectively 9 hit points. It [[Attacking in Combat|attacks]] as a 9 [[Hit Dice|hit dice]] creature; it is [[Armour Class|armour class]] 4. The devil, if it hits, causes 1-8 damage.
 The creature attacks as many creatures as are found in the space of one hex, which will also be its destination hex that round. A dust devil automatically disrupts spell casting for any person whom it passes through or attacks (regardless of success to hit).