Protection from Orisons

Level 2 priest spell · Abjuration

Makes the touched creature or object immune to orisons and cantrips for 9 hours + 1 per level.

Situation: Counter

Niche — narrow: the situation it serves seldom comes up.

Sphere
All
Range
Touch
Components
V, S
Casting time
1 rd.
Duration
9 hrs. +1 hr./level
Area of effect
Creature or object touched
Saving throw
None

By casting this spell, the priest receives immunity to the effects of orisons cast by other priests, acolytes, or creatures that use the orison spell. The

touched (via an attack roll) and is allowed a saving throw vs. spell to escape the effect.

Notes: Common where orisons are used.

Special Note: Protection from orisons also protects against cantrips, and protection from cantrips functions against orisons as well.

Sources

  • Priest's Spell Compendium Vol 2
This spell on the AD&D 2nd Edition Wiki