Whip (spell)

Whip is a spell that creates a tangible, magical lash that behaves as a weapon in the caster's hand. The dweomer forms a flexible, force-like strand that may be directed against any target within 2 combat hexes. Use of the whip does not depend upon the caster's proficiency; it is governed instead by the spell's own properties.

Whip

Range	self
Duration	1 round per level
Area of Effect	10 ft.
Casting Time	1 round
Saving Throw	none; see text
Level	mage (2nd)

Once cast, the whip persists without need for concentration. The caster must still expend the appropriate action points to attack with it, as with any weapon. While the whip remains active, no other spells may be cast. The caster may dismiss the whip at will, but doing so ends the spell immediately.

Hits

To strike a target, the caster rolls to hit against AC 10, regardless of the defender's worn armour. A successful hit inflicts 2–5 damage.

Any creature struck is forced back 1 hex, whether or not it is affected by stun. This displacement is automatic and represents the whip's driving force. If no space exists for retreat, the target remains in place and suffers no additional consequence beyond damage.

The whip may also be used to disarm. If the attack roll would strike AC 5 or better, the caster may choose to attempt disarm rather than deal damage. The defender must then make a saving throw against magic. Failure results in the immediate loss of the held weapon, as though a fumble had occurred; success negates the disarm.

Cracking the Whip

The caster may cause the whip to emit a sharp, resounding crack. This use does not require a hit roll but expends the action for the round. Creatures with an intelligence of 1 to 4 will not willingly approach within 15 ft. of the caster while the cracking is maintained.

This effect lasts only while the whip is actively used in this manner and is subject to the spell's duration of one round per level.