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Spells vs. the Swarm

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Spells vs. Swarm

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Spells vs. Swarm

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-'''Insect Plague''' is a spell that summons a vast swarm of insects — hopping, crawling and flying — which coalesce into a thick cloud that obscures vision and inflicts harm on those within its area of effect. As the swarm fills the designated space, it causes 1 [[Hit Points|hit point]] (h.p.) of [[Damage (hit points)|damage]] to all creatures within the affected area, per [[Combat Round|round]]. The spell is a powerful tool for creating chaos, disabling vision and terrorizing enemies.
+'''Insect Plague''' is a spell that summons a vast swarm of insects — hopping, crawling and flying — which coalesce into a thick cloud that obscures vision and inflicts harm on those within its area of effect. As the swarm fills the designated space, it causes 1 [[Hit Points|hit point]] (h.p.) of [[Damage (hit points)|damage]] to all creatures within the affected area, per [[Combat Round|round]]. The spell is a powerful tool for creating chaos, disabling vision and terrorising enemies.
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-The caster may designate the '''centre''' of the cloud, which must be within the spell's range. This allows the caster to create the insect plague as far as 540 ft. away from their position, providing considerable range to disrupt enemies. However, once the swarm is conjured, its radius remains fixed at 36 [[Combat Hex|combat hexes]], and the swarm itself cannot be moved. Visibility within the swarm is severely restricted, with creatures able to see only 4 hexes (20 ft.) ahead. Additionally, [[Spellcasting]] within the cloud is impossible due to the difficulty of concentrating amidst the biting insects.
+The caster may designate the centre of the cloud, which must be within the spell's range. This allows the caster to create the insect plague as far as 540 ft. away from their position, providing considerable range to disrupt enemies. However, once the swarm is conjured, its radius remains fixed at 36 [[Combat Hex|combat hexes]], and the swarm itself cannot be moved. Visibility within the swarm is severely restricted, with creatures able to see only 4 hexes (20 ft.) ahead. Additionally, [[Spellcasting]] within the cloud is impossible due to the difficulty of concentrating amidst the biting insects.
 Creatures with fewer than 12 h.p. are especially susceptible to the terror of the swarm. Upon taking the first bite, they must immediately flee the area, attempting to escape the insects' constant assault. For all other creatures, a [[Morale|morale check]] is required to resist the urge to flee. Very few creatures will opt to ignore the swarm, although large creatures or those that can only be [[Magic to Hit|hit by magic]] may continue to fight through the insects without being significantly affected.

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 == Spells vs. the Swarm ==
-Certain spells that target natural insects can be effective against the swarm. Heavy [[Smoke|smoke]] forces the insects to clear a 5 ft. radius around the source, creating a brief safe zone. A bonfire has a similar effect, though a single [[Torch|torch]] will not provide any respite. Spells like [[Wall of Fire (spell)|Wall of Fire]] create a barrier that the insects will not cross, offering protection from the swarm. Spells that deal area damage, such as [[Fireball (spell)|Fireball]], will also clear the insects within the blast radius; however, the empty space left behind will quickly fill with new insects, at a rate of 10 ft. per round.
+Certain spells that target natural insects can be effective against the swarm. Heavy [[Smoke|smoke]] forces the insects to clear a 5 ft. radius around the source, creating a brief safe zone. A bonfire has a similar effect, though a single [[Torch|torch]] will not provide any respite. Spells like [[Wall of Fire (spell)|wall of fire]] create a barrier that the insects will not cross, offering protection from the swarm. Spells that deal area damage, such as [[Fireball (spell)|fireball]], will also clear the insects within the blast radius; however, the empty space left behind will quickly fill with new insects, at a rate of 10 ft. per round.
-If used in conjunction with other insect-related spells, such as [[Summon Insects (spell)|Summon Insects]] or [[Creeping Doom (spell)|Creeping Doom]], these spells operate independently, but the combined effects may overwhelm enemies more effectively. [[Dispel Magic (spell)|Dispel Magic]] can dissipate the swarm, provided the caster is positions where the centre of the swarm can be affected.
+If used in conjunction with other insect-related spells, such as [[Summon Insects (spell)|summon insects]] or [[Creeping Doom (spell)|creeping doom]], these spells operate independently, but the combined effects may overwhelm enemies more effectively. [[Dispel Magic (spell)|dispel magic]] can dissipate the swarm, provided the caster is positions where the centre of the swarm can be affected.
-Spells such as [[Invisibility (spell)|Invisibility]], [[Protection from Malevolence (spell)|Protection from Malevolence]] and [[Shield (spell)|Shield]] provide no direct benefit, as the insects have no intelligence and don't need to hit their target to inflict damage. The swarm will land on any solid surface. Spells like [[Armour (spell)|Armour]] and [[Phantom Armour (spell)|Phantom Armour]] can help reduce or block the damage caused by the insects. [[Withdraw (spell)|Withdraw]] offers temporary respite, allowing the caster to fend off the insects somewhat, with half the duration of the spell spent being plagued by them. The spell [[Sanctuary (spell)|Sanctuary]] provides complete immunity, rendering the caster entirely safe from the swarm's effects.
+Spells such as [[Invisibility (spell)|invisibility]], [[Protection from Malevolence (spell)|protection from malevolence]] and [[Shield (spell)|shield]] provide no direct benefit, as the insects have no intelligence and don't need to hit their target to inflict damage. The swarm will land on any solid surface. Spells like [[Armour (spell)|armour]] and [[Phantom Armour (spell)|phantom armour]] can help reduce or block the damage caused by the insects. [[Withdraw (spell)|withdraw]] offers temporary respite, allowing the caster to fend off the insects somewhat, with half the duration of the spell spent being plagued by them. The spell [[Sanctuary (spell)|sanctuary]] provides complete immunity, rendering the caster entirely safe from the swarm's effects.
-[[Category: Clerical Spells]][[Category: Druidical Spells]][[Category: Don't Review until 2023]]
+[[Category: Clerical Spells]][[Category: Druidical Spells]][[Category: Reviewed]]

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-'''Insect plague''' conjures a horde of hopping, creeping an flying insects that form in a thick cloud, obscuring vision and causing 1 [[Hit Points|hit point]] (h.p.) of [[Damage (hit points)|damage]] to all creatures within the area of effect, per [[Combat Round|round]].
+'''Insect Plague''' is a spell that summons a vast swarm of insects — hopping, crawling and flying — which coalesce into a thick cloud that obscures vision and inflicts harm on those within its area of effect. As the swarm fills the designated space, it causes 1 [[Hit Points|hit point]] (h.p.) of [[Damage (hit points)|damage]] to all creatures within the affected area, per [[Combat Round|round]]. The spell is a powerful tool for creating chaos, disabling vision and terrorizing enemies.
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 | level = [[Cleric 5th Level Spells|cleric (5th)]]; [[Druid 5th Level Spells|druid (5th)]]
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-The caster is able to designate the '''centre''' of the cloud, which must be within the spell's range — thus the caster could affect areas as far as 540 ft. away.
+Creatures with fewer than 12 h.p. are especially susceptible to the terror of the swarm. Upon taking the first bite, they must immediately flee the area, attempting to escape the insects' constant assault. For all other creatures, a [[Morale|morale check]] is required to resist the urge to flee. Very few creatures will opt to ignore the swarm, although large creatures or those that can only be [[Magic to Hit|hit by magic]] may continue to fight through the insects without being significantly affected.
 == Spells vs. the Swarm ==
-Things that affect natural insects have some practical value.  Heavy [[Smoke|smoke]] causes insects to clear a 5 ft. around the smoke.  A bonfire will do likewise, but a [[Torch|torch]] will have no effect.  A [[Wall of Fire (spell)|wall of fire]] and other enduring fire spells form a shield against the swarm.  A [[Fireball (spell)|fireball]] clears away the insects inside the blast radius ... but the empty circle will fill up again at a rate of 10 ft. per round.  Other damage spells affect the swarm similarly.
+Certain spells that target natural insects can be effective against the swarm. Heavy [[Smoke|smoke]] forces the insects to clear a 5 ft. radius around the source, creating a brief safe zone. A bonfire has a similar effect, though a single [[Torch|torch]] will not provide any respite. Spells like [[Wall of Fire (spell)|Wall of Fire]] create a barrier that the insects will not cross, offering protection from the swarm. Spells that deal area damage, such as [[Fireball (spell)|Fireball]], will also clear the insects within the blast radius; however, the empty space left behind will quickly fill with new insects, at a rate of 10 ft. per round.
-If the spell is used in conjunction with [[Summon Insects (spell)|summon insects]] or [[Creeping Doom (spell)|creeping doom]], the spells operate independent of each other, to mutual effect.
+If used in conjunction with other insect-related spells, such as [[Summon Insects (spell)|Summon Insects]] or [[Creeping Doom (spell)|Creeping Doom]], these spells operate independently, but the combined effects may overwhelm enemies more effectively. [[Dispel Magic (spell)|Dispel Magic]] can dissipate the swarm, provided the caster is positions where the centre of the swarm can be affected.
-[[Dispel Magic (spell)|Dispel magic]] disperses the cloud, if the spell's range can penetrate to the swarm's centre.
+Spells such as [[Invisibility (spell)|Invisibility]], [[Protection from Malevolence (spell)|Protection from Malevolence]] and [[Shield (spell)|Shield]] provide no direct benefit, as the insects have no intelligence and don't need to hit their target to inflict damage. The swarm will land on any solid surface. Spells like [[Armour (spell)|Armour]] and [[Phantom Armour (spell)|Phantom Armour]] can help reduce or block the damage caused by the insects. [[Withdraw (spell)|Withdraw]] offers temporary respite, allowing the caster to fend off the insects somewhat, with half the duration of the spell spent being plagued by them. The spell [[Sanctuary (spell)|Sanctuary]] provides complete immunity, rendering the caster entirely safe from the swarm's effects.
 [[Category: Clerical Spells]][[Category: Druidical Spells]][[Category: Don't Review until 2023]]

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 The swarm terrifies creatures with less than 12 h.p., causing them to flee the swarm once the first bite has occurred.  All others must make a [[Morale|morale check]] or do likewise.  Very few creatures will choose to ignore the insects — though very large creatures and those who can only be [[Magic to Hit|hit by magic]] will ignore them.
-== Spells vs. Swarm ==
+== Spells vs. the Swarm ==
 Things that affect natural insects have some practical value.  Heavy [[Smoke|smoke]] causes insects to clear a 5 ft. around the smoke.  A bonfire will do likewise, but a [[Torch|torch]] will have no effect.  A [[Wall of Fire (spell)|wall of fire]] and other enduring fire spells form a shield against the swarm.  A [[Fireball (spell)|fireball]] clears away the insects inside the blast radius ... but the empty circle will fill up again at a rate of 10 ft. per round.  Other damage spells affect the swarm similarly.
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 [[Invisibility (spell)|Invisibility]], [[Protection from Malevolence (spell)|protection from malevolence]], [[Shield (spell)|shield]] provide no benefit; the insects land on everything solid and don't need [[Roll to Hit|to hit]] in order to cause damage.  [[Armour (spell)|armour]] and [[Phantom Armour (spell)|phantom armour]] soak up insect damage.  [[Withdraw (spell)|withdraw]] gives the caster time to bat the insects away, rendering them harmless, though half the time inside withdraw must be used for defense.  [[Sanctuary (spell)|sanctuary]] provides complete immunity.

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 == Spells vs. Swarm ==
-Heavy smoke will drive off insects within its influence. Fire will also drive insects away. A wall of fire and other lasting fire spells will form a shield against the insects, but a fireball will simply clear the insects in its blast area—the empty circle afterwards filling at a rate of 10’ per round. Other spells affect the insects similarly. If used in conjunction with summon insects, both spells operate unaffected by each other.
+[[Dispel Magic (spell)|Dispel magic]] disperses the cloud, if the spell's range can penetrate to the swarm's centre.
-[[Dispel Magic (spell)|Dispel magic]] will disperse the cloud, if it can be cast at the insect swarm’s center point. [[Invisibility (spell)|Invisibility]], [[Protection from Malevolence (spell)|protection from malevolence]], [[Shield (spell)|shield]] or other similar spells will offer no resistance; the spells [[Armour (spell)|armour]] and [[Phantom Armour (spell)|phantom armour]] will soak up damage caused by the insects; [[Withdraw (spell)|withdraw]] will enable the cleric to bat away insects and take no damage each round provided they do nothing else and [[Sanctuary (spell)|sanctuary]] will provide complete immunity.
+[[Invisibility (spell)|Invisibility]], [[Protection from Malevolence (spell)|protection from malevolence]], [[Shield (spell)|shield]] provide no benefit; the insects land on everything solid and don't need [[Roll to Hit|to hit]] in order to cause damage.  [[Armour (spell)|armour]] and [[Phantom Armour (spell)|phantom armour]] soak up insect damage.  [[Withdraw (spell)|withdraw]] gives the caster time to bat the insects away, rendering them harmless, though half the time inside withdraw must be used for defense.  [[Sanctuary (spell)|sanctuary]] provides complete immunity.

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 | duration = 10 rounds per [[Experience Level|level]]
 | area of effect = 360 ft. circle, 60 ft. high
-| casting time = 3 [[Combat Round|rounds]]
+| casting time = 3 rounds
 | save = none; see text
 | level = [[Cleric 5th Level Spells|cleric (5th)]]; [[Druid 5th Level Spells|druid (5th)]]
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-Creates a horde of creeping, hopping and flying insects that form in a thick cloud, obscuring vision and causing 1 hit point of damage to all creatures within.
+The radius of the swarm is huge, 36 [[Combat Hex|combat hexes]]; once the plague has been conjured, however, it cannot move.  Within the swarm, visibility is limited to 4 hexes, or 20 ft.  [[Spellcasting]] inside the cloud is impossible, as the caster cannot hope to concentrate.
-Range determines the limits at which the centerpoint of the cloud can be created. The actual cloud will extend outwards 24 hexes in all directions from that point. The insect plague cannot be caused to move once it has been brought into existence.
+== Effect ==
-The shape of the cloud cannot be controlled by the cleric, and will thus remain somewhat circular. The edges will shift and roll, so that creatures on the edge have only a 50% chance of suffering from the effects.
+== Spells vs. Swarm ==
 Heavy smoke will drive off insects within its influence. Fire will also drive insects away. A wall of fire and other lasting fire spells will form a shield against the insects, but a fireball will simply clear the insects in its blast area—the empty circle afterwards filling at a rate of 10’ per round. Other spells affect the insects similarly. If used in conjunction with summon insects, both spells operate unaffected by each other.
 [[Dispel Magic (spell)|Dispel magic]] will disperse the cloud, if it can be cast at the insect swarm’s center point. [[Invisibility (spell)|Invisibility]], [[Protection from Malevolence (spell)|protection from malevolence]], [[Shield (spell)|shield]] or other similar spells will offer no resistance; the spells [[Armour (spell)|armour]] and [[Phantom Armour (spell)|phantom armour]] will soak up damage caused by the insects; [[Withdraw (spell)|withdraw]] will enable the cleric to bat away insects and take no damage each round provided they do nothing else and [[Sanctuary (spell)|sanctuary]] will provide complete immunity.