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-'''Spike Stones''' is a spell that transforms stony ground into a treacherous surface of razor-sharp stone spikes, making ordinary travel impossible and forcing creatures to either retreat or suffer severe injuries. The transformation appears indistinguishable from normal stone, offering no visual cues to the untrained eye.
+'''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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 | level = [[Cleric 5th Level Spells|cleric (5th)]]; [[Druid 5th Level Spells|druid (5th)]]
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-The effect is detectable to clerics and druids of greater than 7th level and those possessing an authority status in the study of [[Setting Traps (sage study)|setting traps]].  Dweomers such as [[Penetrate Disguise (spell)|penetrate disguise]], [[True Seeing (spell)|true seeing]] and other like forms of magical revelation can also expose the spell's presence.
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-Any creature walking onto the affected area immediately suffers 1-6 [[Damage (hit points)|damage]] upon first contact. They must then make a dexterity check — failure results in an additional 1-8 damage as they struggle to maintain balance or react too late to avoid the jagged terrain. At this point, creatures may choose to retreat safely without further injury, but those who remain or attempt to push forward must contend with continuous harm.
+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.
-Mounted or running creatures fare even worse, as their momentum carries them deeper into the hazardous terrain. Such creatures take 2-12 damage upon entry, followed by an additional 1-8 damage, stopping only three hexes (15 feet) into the spike-covered ground. Affected mounts will panic, instinctively trying to retreat, suffering an additional 3-12 damage or possibly dying in the attempt. Riders will be thrown and must react quickly to avoid further harm.
+== Traps ==
-For those who attempt to advance despite the spikes, movement is severely punished. Each hex (5 feet) crossed deals 1-6 damage, making forward progress both slow and dangerous. The spikes do not distinguish between friend and foe — the caster is not immune and must take care when positioning themselves before the spell is cast.  Creatures with intelligence may choose to remain stationary, avoiding damage by staying still until the spell is dispelled. However, any physical action taken within the area — such as drawing a weapon, using missile attacks or making defensive movements — will cause 2 [[Hit Points|points]] of damage per action, as the sharp spikes dig into exposed skin and unprotected limbs.
+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.
-This spell is particularly effective in trapping enemies, blocking strategic passageways or forcing retreats. While it does not directly [[Death|kill]] instantly, the potential for injury is high.  Any group caught unaware will suffer significant disruption and disarray, making them easy prey for ranged attackers or spellcasters waiting at a safe distance.
+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.

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 | name = Spike Stones
 | range = 60 ft.
-| duration = 30 rounds +5 rounds per level
+| duration = 30 [[Combat Round|rounds]] +5 rounds per [[Experience Level|level]]
 | area of effect = 4 hexes per level (10 ft. square)
 | casting time = 3 rounds
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 | level = [[Cleric 5th Level Spells|cleric (5th)]]; [[Druid 5th Level Spells|druid (5th)]]
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-Transforms stony ground into very hard, sharply pointed spikes which make ordinary travel impossible.
+Mounted or running creatures fare even worse, as their momentum carries them deeper into the hazardous terrain. Such creatures take 2-12 damage upon entry, followed by an additional 1-8 damage, stopping only three hexes (15 feet) into the spike-covered ground. Affected mounts will panic, instinctively trying to retreat, suffering an additional 3-12 damage or possibly dying in the attempt. Riders will be thrown and must react quickly to avoid further harm.
-The nature of the terrain will be indistinguishable from ordinary stone except to druids of the 7th level or thieves that detect traps; penetrate disguise and similar spells will reveal the nature of the spike stones.
+For those who attempt to advance despite the spikes, movement is severely punished. Each hex (5 feet) crossed deals 1-6 damage, making forward progress both slow and dangerous. The spikes do not distinguish between friend and foe — the caster is not immune and must take care when positioning themselves before the spell is cast.  Creatures with intelligence may choose to remain stationary, avoiding damage by staying still until the spell is dispelled. However, any physical action taken within the area — such as drawing a weapon, using missile attacks or making defensive movements — will cause 2 [[Hit Points|points]] of damage per action, as the sharp spikes dig into exposed skin and unprotected limbs.
-For creature that are walking, the spikes cause 1-6 damage upon first contact. This must be followed by a dexterity check—a failure indicates another 1-8 damage. Persons may then retreat off the spikes. Mounted or [[Movement (stride)|running]] creatures will suffer 2-12 +1-8 damage, ending up 3 hexes (15’) into the spike growth. Mounts will fall and immediately retreat back the way they’ve come, suffering 3-12 damage or dying in the attempt.
+This spell is particularly effective in trapping enemies, blocking strategic passageways or forcing retreats. While it does not directly [[Death|kill]] instantly, the potential for injury is high.  Any group caught unaware will suffer significant disruption and disarray, making them easy prey for ranged attackers or spellcasters waiting at a safe distance.
-Intelligent creatures may wait undamaged until the spell is dispelled. However, if they choose to take any physical action, such as use of [[Missile Weapons|missile weapons]], they will suffer 2 hp of damage from the effort.
+See [[Spike Growth (spell)]]
-The caster is not immune to the effects of the spikes.
+[[Category: Clerical Spells]][[Category: Druidical Spells]][[Category: Reviewed]]

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 All attempts to move forward anyway will be 1-6 damage per hex (5’ circle) crossed.
-Intelligent creatures may wait undamaged until the spell is dispelled. However, if they choose to take any physical action, such as use of missile weapons, they will suffer 2 hp of damage from the effort.
+Intelligent creatures may wait undamaged until the spell is dispelled. However, if they choose to take any physical action, such as use of [[Missile Weapons|missile weapons]], they will suffer 2 hp of damage from the effort.
 The caster is not immune to the effects of the spikes.
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 The nature of the terrain will be indistinguishable from ordinary stone except to druids of the 7th level or thieves that detect traps; penetrate disguise and similar spells will reveal the nature of the spike stones.
-For creature that are walking, the spikes cause 1-6 damage upon first contact. This must be followed by a dexterity check—a failure indicates another 1-8 damage. Persons may then retreat off the spikes. Mounted or running creatures will suffer 2-12 +1-8 damage, ending up 3 hexes (15’) into the spike growth. Mounts will fall and immediately retreat back the way they’ve come, suffering 3-12 damage or dying in the attempt.
+For creature that are walking, the spikes cause 1-6 damage upon first contact. This must be followed by a dexterity check—a failure indicates another 1-8 damage. Persons may then retreat off the spikes. Mounted or [[Movement (stride)|running]] creatures will suffer 2-12 +1-8 damage, ending up 3 hexes (15’) into the spike growth. Mounts will fall and immediately retreat back the way they’ve come, suffering 3-12 damage or dying in the attempt.
 All attempts to move forward anyway will be 1-6 damage per hex (5’ circle) crossed.

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		+	\| name = Spike Stones
		+	\| range = 60 ft.
		+	\| duration = 30 rounds +5 rounds per level
		+	\| area of effect = 4 hexes per level (10 ft. square)
		+	\| casting time = 3 rounds
		+	\| save = none
		+	\| level = [[Cleric 5th Level Spells\|cleric (5th)]]; [[Druid 5th Level Spells\|druid (5th)]]
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		+	Transforms stony ground into very hard, sharply pointed spikes which make ordinary travel impossible.
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		+	The nature of the terrain will be indistinguishable from ordinary stone except to druids of the 7th level or thieves that detect traps; penetrate disguise and similar spells will reveal the nature of the spike stones.
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		+	For creature that are walking, the spikes cause 1-6 damage upon first contact. This must be followed by a dexterity check—a failure indicates another 1-8 damage. Persons may then retreat off the spikes. Mounted or running creatures will suffer 2-12 +1-8 damage, ending up 3 hexes (15’) into the spike growth. Mounts will fall and immediately retreat back the way they’ve come, suffering 3-12 damage or dying in the attempt.
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		+	All attempts to move forward anyway will be 1-6 damage per hex (5’ circle) crossed.
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		+	Intelligent creatures may wait undamaged until the spell is dispelled. However, if they choose to take any physical action, such as use of missile weapons, they will suffer 2 hp of damage from the effort.
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		+	The caster is not immune to the effects of the spikes.
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