Rune Chant

Level 7 priest spell · Abjuration, Invocation/Evocation

A deity's manifestation sets a dwarven rune in midair that takes effect at once on a chosen target; save shifts it aside.

Situations: Attack · Control

Useful — worth a slot when its situation comes up.

Sphere
Special
Range
10 yds./level
Components
V, S
Casting time
2 rds.
Duration
Instantaneous
Area of effect
Special
Saving throw
Special

This spell is sometimes granted to High Old ones, clan leaders, or great dwarven heroes in times of need, by manifestation of a dwarven deity. It is not otherwise usable by dwarves.

It causes a rune of power (see that spell) to form anywhere in range, in midair, without the caster inscribing it. The rune of power takes immediate effect on a target or area selected by the caster. A successful saving throw vs. spell by a target creature causes the rune of power to affect an area adjacent to the one intended (perhaps endangering another friendly or hostile creature that does not receive a saving throw).

Notes: A very rare manifestation of dwarven deities in the Forgotten Realms setting.

Sources

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