Leomund's Trap (spell)

Leomund's Trap is a spell created to confuse thieves and burglars, making them think that an object is trapped, or that a room has several traps located within — though actual knowledge of the trap isn't given. Nonetheless, they will be certain that there are strands attached to purse strings and locks, that there are tiny needles hidden inside keyholes, and that there are trapdoors or false surfaces throughout ... though all this is mere illusion.

Leomund's Trap

Range	touch
Duration	permanent; see text
Area of Effect	1 object per level
Casting Time	1 round
Saving Throw	none; see text
Level	illusionist (2nd), mage (2nd)

To most observers, it will also be plainly evident that these traps are highly sophisticated and cannot be safely removed. Characters with the sage ability recognise dweomer will know the trap for what it is.

Up to one illusionary trap can be created and maintained per level. If the caster exceeds this limit, then the earliest existing Leomund's trap made by the caster is dispelled.

If the trap is ignored and "sprung," then nothing of consequence results.

Origin

Leomund Vetofka was born a Khazarian Jew in the early 10th century. He travelled east to train as a magus in distant Khorezm, returning from there decades later to become the leading member of the Kiyevan Court. Leomund is credited with the defense of Kiyev during the Pecheneg siege in 968 and with the coronation of Grand Prince Vladimir the Great in 975. He returned to Khorezm in the 990s and is said to have lived another 50 years. Many of his spells are defensive or provide aid to the caster, rather than focusing upon attack.