Sticks to Snakes (spell) - Revision history

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 [[File:Sticks to Snakes (spell).jpg|right|525px|thumb]]
-'''Sticks to snakes''' transforms twigs, branches, [[Torch|torches]], [[Spear (weapon)|spears]] and so on into poisonous [[Snake|snakes]], which thereafter obey the commands of the caster.  This includes similar items in the possession of others, so long as they're within the spell's range.  [[Magic Item|Magical items]] cannot be turned into snakes.
+'''Sticks to Snakes''' is a spell that transforms inanimate wooden objects, such as twigs, branches, [[Torch|torches]] and [[Spear (weapon)|spears]], into venomous snakes that obey the caster's commands. The transformation can affect wooden items within the spell's range, including those held by enemies, though [[Magic Item|magical items]] are immune to the effect.
 {{Spelltable
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 | level = [[Cleric 4th Level Spells|cleric (4th)]]; [[Druid 5th Level Spells|druid (5th)]]
 }}
-The object must be made primarily of wood and be "stick-like," or no thicker than 1 inch per 18 inches of length.  The spell doesn't affect objects smaller than 18 inches.  Wooden parts of living plants are exempt also.  The caster may, of course, supply his or her own bundle of sticks.
+Once transformed, the snakes move three [[Combat Hex|hexes]] per round and attack as 1 [[Hit Dice|hit dice]] creatures, each with 4 [[Hit Points|hit points]]. Their hardened scales provide an [[Armour Class|armour class]] of 4. A successful bite deals 1–2 [[Damage (hit points)|damage]] and injects toxic [[Venom (substance)|venom]], causing 8 additional damage unless a [[Saving Throws|save vs. poison]] is made. A successful save reduces this additional damage to 1 point.
-If a stick in the possession of an enemy is transformed, the effect [[Surprise|surprises]] the carrier with a 3 in 6 chance.  If this succeeds, the "snake" attacks with +4 [[Roll to Hit|to hit]] before it can be dropped or knocked away, if it should slither out of the enemy's backpack or some other place.
+== Reverse ==
-== Snakes to Sticks ==
+[[Category: Clerical Spells]][[Category: Druidical Spells]][[Category: Reviewed]]

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	The reverse of the spell merely transforms existing snakes into sticks — though each creature is allowed a saving throw vs. magic. When the spell's duration ends, the sticks revert to normal. Up to 1 hit die of snake per level can be transformed in this manner.		The reverse of the spell merely transforms existing snakes into sticks — though each creature is allowed a saving throw vs. magic. When the spell's duration ends, the sticks revert to normal. Up to 1 hit die of snake per level can be transformed in this manner.

−	[[Category: Clerical Spells]][[Category: Don't Review until 2023]]	+	[[Category: Clerical Spells]][[Category: Druidical Spells]][[Category: Don't Review until 2023]]

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-'''Sticks to snakes''' transforms twigs, branches, [[Torch|torches]], [[Spear (weapon)|spears]] and so on into poisonous [[Snake|snakes]], which thereafter obey the commands of the caster.  This includes similar items in the possession of others, so long as they're within the spell's range.  Magical items cannot be turned into snakes.
+[[File:Sticks to Snakes (spell).jpg|right|525px|thumb]]
 {{Spelltable
 | name = Sticks to Snakes
 | range = 30 ft.
-| duration = 2 [[Combat Round|rounds]] per [[Experience Level|level]]
+| duration = 3 [[Combat Round|rounds]] per [[Experience Level|level]]
 | area of effect = 1 stick per level
 | casting time = 2 rounds
-| save = none
+| save = none; see text
 | level = [[Cleric 4th Level Spells|cleric (4th)]]; [[Druid 5th Level Spells|druid (5th)]]
 }}
 The object must be made primarily of wood and be "stick-like," or no thicker than 1 inch per 18 inches of length.  The spell doesn't affect objects smaller than 18 inches.  Wooden parts of living plants are exempt also.  The caster may, of course, supply his or her own bundle of sticks.
 == Attacks ==
-Once transformed, the "snakes" are able to move three [[Combat Hex|hexes]] a round and attack as 1 [[Hit Dice|hit dice]] creatures.  Each has 4 [[Hit Points|hit points]].  Metal-like plating gives them an armour class of 4.
+Once transformed, the "snakes" are able to move three [[Combat Hex|hexes]] a round and attack as 1 [[Hit Dice|hit dice]] creatures.  Each has 4 [[Hit Points|hit points]].  Hardened scales give them an [[Armour Class|armour class]] of 4.  When a snake hits, it only causes 1-2 [[Damage (hit points)|damage]], but it delivers a toxic [[Venom (substance)|venom]] as it bites.  This causes 8 damage to those who fail to [[Saving Throws|save vs. poison]].  A successful save reduces this damage to 1 point.
-[[Category: Lacks Image]]
+[[Category: Clerical Spells]][[Category: Don't Review until 2023]]

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 == Attacks ==
-Once transformed, the sticks are able to move 5’ per round and attack as 1 [[Hit Dice|hit dice]] creatures. They have only 1 hit point, but are small and hard to hit, so they are considered AC 4. Each snake upon hitting an enemy will cause 1-2 damage from the bite, and 8 damage from poison. This shall be reduced to 1 damage if the victim saves vs. poison.
+Once transformed, the "snakes" are able to move three [[Combat Hex|hexes]] a round and attack as 1 [[Hit Dice|hit dice]] creatures.  Each has 4 [[Hit Points|hit points]].  Metal-like plating gives them an armour class of 4.
 Wooden items held by others, corresponding to the shape and length above, may be transformed so long as they are in range, but magical items may not.

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 {{Spelltable
 | name = Sticks to Snakes
 | range = 30 ft.
-| duration = 2 rounds per level
+| duration = 2 [[Combat Round|rounds]] per [[Experience Level|level]]
 | area of effect = 1 stick per level
 | casting time = 2 rounds
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 }}
-Transforms sticks into poisonous snakes, which then obey the commands of the caster.
+The object must be made primarily of wood and be "stick-like," or no thicker than 1 inch per 18 inches of length.  The spell doesn't affect objects smaller than 18 inches.  Wooden parts of living plants are exempt also.  The caster may, of course, supply his or her own bundle of sticks.
 Once transformed, the sticks are able to move 5’ per round and attack as 1 [[Hit Dice|hit dice]] creatures. They have only 1 hit point, but are small and hard to hit, so they are considered AC 4. Each snake upon hitting an enemy will cause 1-2 damage from the bite, and 8 damage from poison. This shall be reduced to 1 damage if the victim saves vs. poison.
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 The reverse, snakes to sticks, will transform snakes to sticks for the duration of the spell — but the cleric is limited to changing 1 hit dice per level.
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 Sticks must be longer than 18 inches and no more than 1 inch thick, but may be ordinary twigs, branches, torches, spears and so on, but not living parts of an existing plant. The cleric may supply his or her own sticks.
-Once transformed, the sticks are able to move 5’ per round and attack as 1 hit dice creatures. They have only 1 hit point, but are small and hard to hit, so they are considered AC 4. Each snake upon hitting an enemy will cause 1-2 damage from the bite, and 8 damage from poison. This shall be reduced to 1 damage if the victim saves vs. poison.
+Once transformed, the sticks are able to move 5’ per round and attack as 1 [[Hit Dice|hit dice]] creatures. They have only 1 hit point, but are small and hard to hit, so they are considered AC 4. Each snake upon hitting an enemy will cause 1-2 damage from the bite, and 8 damage from poison. This shall be reduced to 1 damage if the victim saves vs. poison.
 Wooden items held by others, corresponding to the shape and length above, may be transformed so long as they are in range, but magical items may not.

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	The reverse, snakes to sticks, will transform snakes to sticks for the duration of the spell — but the cleric is limited to changing 1 hit dice per level.		The reverse, snakes to sticks, will transform snakes to sticks for the duration of the spell — but the cleric is limited to changing 1 hit dice per level.
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		+	\| name = Sticks to Snakes
		+	\| range = 30 ft.
		+	\| duration = 2 rounds per level
		+	\| area of effect = 1 stick per level
		+	\| casting time = 2 rounds
		+	\| save = none
		+	\| level = [[Cleric 4th Level Spells\|cleric (4th)]]; [Druid 5th Level Spells\|druid (5th)]]
		+	}}
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		+	Transforms sticks into poisonous snakes, which then obey the commands of the caster.
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		+	Sticks must be longer than 18 inches and no more than 1 inch thick, but may be ordinary twigs, branches, torches, spears and so on, but not living parts of an existing plant. The cleric may supply his or her own sticks.
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		+	Once transformed, the sticks are able to move 5’ per round and attack as 1 hit dice creatures. They have only 1 hit point, but are small and hard to hit, so they are considered AC 4. Each snake upon hitting an enemy will cause 1-2 damage from the bite, and 8 damage from poison. This shall be reduced to 1 damage if the victim saves vs. poison.
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		+	Wooden items held by others, corresponding to the shape and length above, may be transformed so long as they are in range, but magical items may not.
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		+	The reverse, snakes to sticks, will transform snakes to sticks for the duration of the spell — but the cleric is limited to changing 1 hit dice per level.
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