Spell

Earth Bind

Created by Bobbyx

Earth Bind conjures thick, writhing chains of compacted earth and mud that surge from the ground beneath your enemies' feet. These spectral bindings coil around the target with supernatural force, attempting to lock them in place and prevent their escape. The earthen restraints are surprisingly durable, resisting attempts to break free through sheer strength alone. As the spell takes hold, the ground itself seems to grip the target, making even the slightest movement feel laborious and constrained. The chains continue to pulse with elemental power, drawing energy from the very earth below. Targets caught within this spell find their mobility severely hampered, making it difficult to flee from danger or engage in combat effectively. The spell is particularly potent in areas rich with soil or stone, where the earth's connection runs deepest.

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This view-only profile includes a creator-written description; 7 labeled detail fields; 2 structured sections; 1 artwork image supplied by the creator.

Creation type: Spell
Shared by: Bobbyx
Connected worlds: 1
Detail fields: 7
Profile sections: 2
Artwork images: 1

Details

School: Conjuration
Level: 2
Duration: Concentration, up to 1 minute
Range: 30 feet
Area of effect: sphere(radius: 10)
Ritual: No
Concentration: Yes

Components

Verbal

A chant invoking the power of the earth

Somatic

Gestures to shape the chains from the ground

Material

A small piece of earth or stone

Effects

Targets within the area must succeed on a Strength saving throw or be restrained for the duration. While restrained, a target's speed is reduced to 0, and it cannot benefit from any bonus to its speed. The target can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success.

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