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| + | '''Snare''' is a spell that conjures a fairly simple trap that's designed to capture an animal or humanoid victim without causing inordinate harm. When a creature steps into the area of effect, a [[Saving Throws|saving throw vs. paralysation]] is made; if this fails, the creature is swiftly upended and suspended above the ground to a height up to 15 feet, as pre-designated by the caster. | ||
{{Spelltable | {{Spelltable | ||
| name = Snare | | name = Snare | ||
| range = touch | | range = touch | ||
| − | | duration = until triggered; see | + | | duration = until triggered; see text |
| area of effect = 10 ft. diameter circle | | area of effect = 10 ft. diameter circle | ||
| casting time = 2 [[Combat Round|rounds]] | | casting time = 2 [[Combat Round|rounds]] | ||
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| level = [[Druid 3rd Level Spells|druid (3rd)]] | | level = [[Druid 3rd Level Spells|druid (3rd)]] | ||
}} | }} | ||
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| + | For the spell to take effect, the designated area must be beneath a sturdy branch or a secure fixture; the magical rope, an intrinsic part of the spell, materializes on its own and doesn't need to be provided in advance. Once the creature is released from the snare, the enchanted rope disappears. | ||
| − | + | Characters with expertise in [[Setting Traps (sage study)|setting traps]] receive a +1 bonus to their saving throw for each [[Experience Level|level of experience]] they possess. | |
| − | + | == Escape == | |
| + | Those caught by the snare cannot free themselves, as the rope won't cut, not even with a [[Magic Weapon|magic weapon]] — the magic simply reforms itself. If not released, the creature is held for one hour, whereupon the magic is dispelled. [[Falling]] [[Damage (hit points)|damage]] depends upon the situation and the height the creature is held above the ground. | ||
| − | + | Naturally, dispel magic is effective. | |
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| − | [[Category: Druidical Spells]] | + | == Limitations == |
| + | Since a snare may last for any period until it's triggered, the caster can create a new snare every day, so that more than one may exist at any one time. However, the total number cannot exceed the caster's level. If a new snare is created thereafter, the earliest snare created by the caster is dispelled. | ||
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| + | Creatures weighing over 500 lbs. cannot be caught or lifted by the spell. | ||
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| + | See [[Set Snare (sage ability)]] | ||
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| + | [[Category: Druidical Spells]][[Category: Reviewed]] | ||
Latest revision as of 19:02, 11 November 2023
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Snare is a spell that conjures a fairly simple trap that's designed to capture an animal or humanoid victim without causing inordinate harm. When a creature steps into the area of effect, a saving throw vs. paralysation is made; if this fails, the creature is swiftly upended and suspended above the ground to a height up to 15 feet, as pre-designated by the caster.
| Range | touch |
| Duration | until triggered; see text |
| Area of Effect | 10 ft. diameter circle |
| Casting Time | 2 rounds |
| Saving Throw | negates |
| Level | druid (3rd) |
Contents
For the spell to take effect, the designated area must be beneath a sturdy branch or a secure fixture; the magical rope, an intrinsic part of the spell, materializes on its own and doesn't need to be provided in advance. Once the creature is released from the snare, the enchanted rope disappears.
Characters with expertise in setting traps receive a +1 bonus to their saving throw for each level of experience they possess.
Escape
Those caught by the snare cannot free themselves, as the rope won't cut, not even with a magic weapon — the magic simply reforms itself. If not released, the creature is held for one hour, whereupon the magic is dispelled. Falling damage depends upon the situation and the height the creature is held above the ground.
Naturally, dispel magic is effective.
Limitations
Since a snare may last for any period until it's triggered, the caster can create a new snare every day, so that more than one may exist at any one time. However, the total number cannot exceed the caster's level. If a new snare is created thereafter, the earliest snare created by the caster is dispelled.
Creatures weighing over 500 lbs. cannot be caught or lifted by the spell.
