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Wave
Conjuration [Acid]
Level: Sor/Wiz 5
Components: V, S, M
Casting Time: 1 standard action
Range: 60 ft.
Area: Cone-shaped burst
Duration: Instantaneous
Saving Throw: Reflex half
Spell Resistance: Yes
When a spellcaster creates an acid wave, he sprays a huge
volume of acid from his mouth, proceeding outward from
himself in a cone. This cone deals 1d6 points of acid
damage per level of the caster (maximum 15d6) to every
creature within the area.
The acid wave can destroy and consume inanimate objects
in its path as well. If the damage caused to an interposing
barrier destroys or melts the barrier, the acid wave may
continue beyond the barrier if the area permits; otherwise it
stops at the barrier just as any other spell effect does.
Material Component: A tiny drop of acid the spellcaster
must place on his tongue before vomiting forth the acid
wave. This drop of acid causes 1 hit point of damage to
the caster.
Buttress
Evocation (Force)
Level: Sor/Wiz 6
Components: V, S, M
Casting Time: 1 minute
Range: Medium (100 ft. + 10 ft./level)
Effect: Buttress an area of up to 20 ft. square/level
Duration: 1 hour/level
Saving Throw: None
Spell Resistance: No
This spell is used by the drow for equal parts engineering
and defense. It creates a modified wall of force that adheres
to a solid surface (for example, the roof of a cave). Unlike
wall of force, however, buttress conforms to the contours of
any surface it is cast on.
As an engineering tool, buttress is primarily used to support
unstable roofs and walls in the caverns where the drow
make their homes, preventing a partial or total collapse.
The drow also use it, whenever possible, in an area where
they are certain a battle is soon to take place, freeing them
to use their most destructive spells without worrying about
half the Underdeep collapsing on their heads from a cave-in.
As a defensive measure, buttress is applied to all ceilings,
walls and floors in major drow cities. The Underdeep is
home to many creatures that can dig easily through solid
rock, bypassing all fortifications. The buttress forms a
barrier against these creatures.
Buttress can be made permanent with a permanency spell,
which is, indeed, it most common use.
Material Component: A clear pane of glass.
Compression
Transmutation
Level: Sor/Wiz 5
Components: S, M
Casting Time: 1 standard action
Range: Close (25 ft. + 5 ft./2 levels)
Target: 1 creature
Duration: 1 round/level
Saving Throw: Reflex negates
Spell Resistance: Yes
Compression is just what it sounds like, a crushing attack.
The air about the target becomes as hard as steel and closes
in around the victim, constricting him and holding him fast.
A successful Reflex saving throw allows the victim to slip
out of the trap before he is caught.
The air changes from transparent to misty, and it is possible
to carve the victim out of the field. The mist has a hardness
of 10 and 60 hit points.
The compression spell inflicts 1d10 points of damage
per round, and makes spells with somatic components
impossible to cast. This cocoon of hardened air is not
airtight, and any creature capable of assuming gaseous
form or shrinking to tiny size can escape it.
Material Component: A sealed tube, which is smashed
when the spell is cast.
Conceal Poison
Illusion
Level: Clr 3, Sor/Wiz 3
Components: V, S, M
Casting Time: 1 standard action
Range: Close (25 ft. + 5 ft./2 levels)
Target: 1 dose of poison or one poisoned item
Duration: 1 day/ 2 levels
Saving Throw: Will negates (harmless)
Spell Resistance: Yes (harmless)