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| − | '''Spike Stones''' is a spell that | + | '''Spike Stones''' is a spell that reshapes natural or worked stone into long, razor-sharp spikes that blend seamlessly into their surroundings. The transformed terrain serves as both a hazard and a deterrent, impeding movement and inflicting damage upon those who unknowingly pass through it. |
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| + | Creatures moving into the affected area have a 1 in 4 chance, per observer, to notice the danger just before they enter any affected hexes. Otherwise, the first step into the terrain triggers an immediate consequence, inflicting 2-8 [[Hit Points|points]] of [[Damage (hit points)|damage]]. Any additional movement, either forward or even out of the hex, produces the same damage again, even as victims try to extricate themselves. | ||
| − | + | Running or charging creatures are assumed to have crossed two hexes before coming to a very painful stop, taking a total of 4-16 damage. Should any damage from the spikes be suffered by animals, for example horses, they will panic wildly and continue to cause 2-8 damage to themselves every round unless physically pulled from the spikes — though it would be best if they were physically lifted from the spikes by [[Levitation (spell)|levitation]] (which would not result in more damage) or put to sleep until the effect was [[Dispel Magic (spell)|dispelled]] or the duration run out. | |
| − | + | == Traps == | |
| + | Creatures that fall into pits lined with spike stones suffer three instances of damage, each inflicting 2-8 points as they strike against the sharpened stone formations. For every 10 feet [[Falling|fallen]], the impact increases in severity, adding a +2 bonus to each damage roll (4-10) as the force of the fall drives the victim deeper into the spikes. This damage is in addition to standard falling damage, compounding the risk of such a trap. | ||
| − | + | If the victim survives the fall, further movement — whether attempting to stand, crawl or climb out — continues to trigger 2-8 damage per movement attempt, just as it would for someone crossing the surface. If the pit is deep enough that climbing out is impossible without assistance, the victim continues suffering injuries every round as they attempt to shift position or struggle to free themselves. | |
| − | + | Spiked pits present an even greater hazard when disguised beneath false floors, debris or weak coverings. If the terrain above is structurally weakened, a group of creatures stepping onto the area may collapse into the hazard together, suffering cumulative injuries as bodies press down onto one another. Those unfortunate enough to land atop fallen companions may take reduced impact damage but risk impaling their allies further as they attempt to regain their footing. | |
Latest revision as of 20:56, 15 March 2025
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Spike Stones is a spell that reshapes natural or worked stone into long, razor-sharp spikes that blend seamlessly into their surroundings. The transformed terrain serves as both a hazard and a deterrent, impeding movement and inflicting damage upon those who unknowingly pass through it.
| Range | 60 ft. |
| Duration | 30 rounds +5 rounds per level |
| Area of Effect | 4 hexes per level (10 ft. square) |
| Casting Time | 3 rounds |
| Saving Throw | none |
| Level | cleric (5th); druid (5th) |
Contents
Creatures moving into the affected area have a 1 in 4 chance, per observer, to notice the danger just before they enter any affected hexes. Otherwise, the first step into the terrain triggers an immediate consequence, inflicting 2-8 points of damage. Any additional movement, either forward or even out of the hex, produces the same damage again, even as victims try to extricate themselves.
Running or charging creatures are assumed to have crossed two hexes before coming to a very painful stop, taking a total of 4-16 damage. Should any damage from the spikes be suffered by animals, for example horses, they will panic wildly and continue to cause 2-8 damage to themselves every round unless physically pulled from the spikes — though it would be best if they were physically lifted from the spikes by levitation (which would not result in more damage) or put to sleep until the effect was dispelled or the duration run out.
Traps
Creatures that fall into pits lined with spike stones suffer three instances of damage, each inflicting 2-8 points as they strike against the sharpened stone formations. For every 10 feet fallen, the impact increases in severity, adding a +2 bonus to each damage roll (4-10) as the force of the fall drives the victim deeper into the spikes. This damage is in addition to standard falling damage, compounding the risk of such a trap.
If the victim survives the fall, further movement — whether attempting to stand, crawl or climb out — continues to trigger 2-8 damage per movement attempt, just as it would for someone crossing the surface. If the pit is deep enough that climbing out is impossible without assistance, the victim continues suffering injuries every round as they attempt to shift position or struggle to free themselves.
Spiked pits present an even greater hazard when disguised beneath false floors, debris or weak coverings. If the terrain above is structurally weakened, a group of creatures stepping onto the area may collapse into the hazard together, suffering cumulative injuries as bodies press down onto one another. Those unfortunate enough to land atop fallen companions may take reduced impact damage but risk impaling their allies further as they attempt to regain their footing.
