Holy Word (spell)

Holy Word

Range	self
Duration	see below
Area of Effect	30 ft. radius
Casting Time	2 rounds
Saving Throw	negates; see below
Level	cleric (7th)

The cleric speaks a word of great power, which will affect all creatures malevolent to the cleric who are within 30 feet.

The effect of the spell is as follows:

• Creatures of less than 4 hit dice will be killed. Those who make save are stunned unconscious and will remain so until awakened or 4 hours have passed.
• Creatures of 4 to 7 hit dice will be paralyzed for 5-30 rounds; those who make save will be insensible for 2-8 rounds.
• Creatures of 8 to 11 hit dice will be groggy for 2-8 rounds, during which time they will be able to move half their movement rate and attack at –4 ‘to hit.’ Those making save will be stunned for 2 rounds.
• Creatures of 12 hit dice or more will be deafened for 1-4 rounds, during which time they will move at ¾ their normal movement rate and attack at –2 ‘to hit.’ Those making save will be free to take action.