Hold Person (spell) - Revision history

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Simon at 15:40, 11 February 2020

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 The spell is limited as a means to kill those affected as [[Helpless Defenders|helpless defenders]].  If any step is taken with the intention of causing direct harm to the held creature, the enchantment is dispelled at once, releasing the creature from paralysis.  Intent to harm includes any action that would cause direct physical or magical damage to the held individual by the caster or their allies.  This would mean that an attack could still take place — but the attacked humanoid would be able to defend itself.
-Allies must make a [[Wisdom (ability stat)|wisdom]] [[Ability Checks|check]] before they can truly "intend to harm" their associates or friends, to break the spell.
+Allies must make a [[Ability Checks|wisdom check]] before they can truly "intend to harm" their associates or friends, to break the spell.
 == Uses ==

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 The spell is limited as a means to kill those affected as [[Helpless Defenders|helpless defenders]].  If any step is taken with the intention of causing direct harm to the held creature, the enchantment is dispelled at once, releasing the creature from paralysis.  Intent to harm includes any action that would cause direct physical or magical damage to the held individual by the caster or their allies.  This would mean that an attack could still take place — but the attacked humanoid would be able to defend itself.
-Allies must make a [[Wisdom (ability stat)|wisdom check]] before they can truly "intend to harm" their associates or friends, to break the spell.
+Allies must make a [[Wisdom (ability stat)|wisdom]] [[Ability Checks|check]] before they can truly "intend to harm" their associates or friends, to break the spell.
 == Uses ==

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-'''Hold person''' is a spell that immobilises [[Humanoid|humanoid]] creatures within the caster's [[Line-of-sight|line-of-sight]].  Those selected are allowed a [[Saving Throws|saving throw]].  Those who fail become unable to move or take any action for the duration of the spell, while those who succeed remain unaffected.  If the caster's [[Experience Level|experience level]] exceeds the number of [[Hit Dice|hit dice]] or levels the targeted creature has, then a -1 penalty is applied to it's save equal to the difference.  For example, if a 5th level caster attempts to hold a goblin with 1 hit die, the goblin's save would be performed at -4 on the die.
+'''Hold person''' is a spell that immobilises [[Humanoid|humanoid]] creatures within the caster's [[Line-of-sight|line-of-sight]].  Those selected are allowed a [[Saving Throws|saving throw]] vs. [[Paralysation|paralysis]].  Those who fail become unable to move or take any action for the duration of the spell, while those who succeed remain unaffected.  If the caster's [[Experience Level|experience level]] exceeds the number of [[Hit Dice|hit dice]] or levels the targeted creature has, then a -1 penalty is applied to it's save equal to the difference.  For example, if a 5th level caster attempts to hold a goblin with 1 hit die, the goblin's save would be performed at -4 on the die.
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-The spell is limited as a means to kill those affected as [[Helpless Defenders|helpless defenders]].
+The spell is limited as a means to kill those affected as [[Helpless Defenders|helpless defenders]].  If any step is taken with the intention of causing direct harm to the held creature, the enchantment is dispelled at once, releasing the creature from paralysis.  Intent to harm includes any action that would cause direct physical or magical damage to the held individual by the caster or their allies.  This would mean that an attack could still take place — but the attacked humanoid would be able to defend itself.

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 {{Spelltable
 | name = Hold Person
 | range = 60 ft.
-| duration = 4 +1 round per level
+| duration = 4 +1 [[Combat Round|round]] per level
 | area of effect = 3 humanoids
 | casting time = 1 round
-| save = none
+| save = negates
 | level = [[Bard 2nd Level Spells|bard (2nd)]]; [[Cleric 2nd Level Spells|cleric (2nd)]]
 }}
-Holds humanoid creatures of any size rigid for the duration of the spell. Those chosen for the spell are entitled to a saving throw.
+The spell is limited as a means to kill those affected as [[Helpless Defenders|helpless defenders]].

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 | range = 60 ft.
 | duration = 4 +1 round per level
-| area of effect = 3 creatures
+| area of effect = 3 humanoids
 | casting time = 1 round
 | save = none
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 }}
-Provides yes or no answers to questions which the cleric asks of the gods. Any question may be asked.
+Holds humanoid creatures of any size rigid for the duration of the spell. Those chosen for the spell are entitled to a saving throw.
-The cleric is allowed to ask one question per level, and may not ask the same question twice—it is recommended that all questions to be asked should be written down in advance.
+Held creatures can take no action; however, if a creature is struck or attacked, the spell’s influence on that creature will be broken.
-The cleric has a 70% + 1% chance per level of having each question answered, which the cleric rolls against. A successful roll gets a true answer. An unsuccessful roll gets no answer.
+Creatures with less hit dice than the level of the caster suffer a –2 penalty to their saves.
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	The cleric has a 70% + 1% chance per level of having each question answered, which the cleric rolls against. A successful roll gets a true answer. An unsuccessful roll gets no answer.		The cleric has a 70% + 1% chance per level of having each question answered, which the cleric rolls against. A successful roll gets a true answer. An unsuccessful roll gets no answer.
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−	~~See [[Bard 2nd Level Spells\|Bard 2nd Level (spells)]]; [[Cleric 2nd Level Spells\|Cleric 2nd Level (spells)]]~~

	[[Category:Bardic Spells]] [[Category:Clerical Spells]]		[[Category:Bardic Spells]] [[Category:Clerical Spells]]

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		+	\| Range\|\| 60 ft.
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		+	\| Duration \|\| 4 +1 round per level
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		+	\| Area of Effect\|\| 3 creatures
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		+	\| Casting Time\|\| 1 round
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		+	\| Saving Throw\|\| none
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		+	\| Level\|\| [[Bard 2nd Level Spells\|bard (2nd)]]; [[Cleric 2nd Level Spells\|cleric (2nd)]]
		+	\|}
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		+	Provides yes or no answers to questions which the cleric asks of the gods. Any question may be asked.
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		+	The cleric is allowed to ask one question per level, and may not ask the same question twice—it is recommended that all questions to be asked should be written down in advance.
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		+	The cleric has a 70% + 1% chance per level of having each question answered, which the cleric rolls against. A successful roll gets a true answer. An unsuccessful roll gets no answer.
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		+	See [[Bard 2nd Level Spells\|Bard 2nd Level (spells)]]; [[Cleric 2nd Level Spells\|Cleric 2nd Level (spells)]]
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		+	[[Category:Bardic Spells]] [[Category:Clerical Spells]]