Fire Trap (spell)

Fire trap is a spell that converts any object with the capability to open and close, such as a book, box, bottle, chest, coffer, coffin, drawer, door or similar item into a perilous trap. This transformation only works on objects that are in a closed state at the time the spell is cast. Subsequently, if anyone other than the caster attempts to open it, the trap triggers, erupting in flames and causing damage. The caster, however, can open and close the object without setting off the trap, and the object remains fire-trapped during this period.

Fire Trap

Range	touch
Duration	until discharged; see text
Area of Effect	1 object
Casting Time	1 round
Saving Throw	½ damage if save
Level	druid (2nd)

The explosion causes no damage to the trapped object, nor to its contents. Creatures handling the object, however, suffer 1d4 hit points damage per level of the caster. A saving throw vs. breath weapon is allowed; a successful save halves the damage, discarding fractions. All items that the caster wears or carries on the front of his or her upper body, at the front, must make save vs. normal fire.

The spellcaster can produce one new fire trap per day, up to a maximum of 1 trap per level. If the caster exceeds this limit, then the earliest existing fire trap made by the caster is dispelled.

Use as a Grenade

Fire trapped objects can be carried and handled without difficulty, so long as they're not dropped. If the trap is thrown, objects with a catch-lid are likely (19 out of 20) to open and explode. Ceramic or glass containers must make save vs. a crushing blow if hurled.

Used as a grenade, the caster chooses a target to throw at; this may be a creature or it may be specific combat hex — if the latter, then only "grenade" damage is caused. The caster rolls a d20 to hit, needing to achieve armour class (AC) 10 to hit the desired target. In the case of a hit, "direct" damage is delivered to the target; those within 2 combat hexes of the target take grenade damage. If a miss occurs, then the caster needs to roll a d6 to determine which random hex around the target hex was hit, determining who receives grenade damage. There is no splash damage.

Coupling with Other Spells

A fire trap functions excellently when used in tandem with spells like wizard lock or hold portal. A knock spell sets off a fire trap.

See Remove Magical Traps (sage ability)