Spittle

Level 1 priest spell · Alteration

A paralysing spit that on a hit costs the target the struck body part for 1d4+1 rds., from unconsciousness to a useless arm; save negates.

Situation: Control

Useful — worth a slot when its situation comes up.

Sphere
Combat
Range
10 yds.
Components
S
Casting time
1
Duration
1 attack
Area of effect
1 creature
Saving throw
Neg.

This spell allows the priest to generate a disgusting spittle that can paralyze any creature it touches. The priest must make successful attack, and the creature is considered to be is at short range. Any creature struck must make a successful saving throw vs. spell or lose the use of the area struck (see the table below). The attack can be used but once, and the spells ends if not used within 5 rounds of the casting. All effects last 1d4+1 rounds. The DM might alter the hit location chart to account for creature facing or non-humanoid body type.

Notes: Granted by Iuz the Evil of the Grey-hawk setting.

1d8 Roll Area Struck Effect
1 Head Unconscious
2-4 Body Paralyzed
5 Weapon Arm No attacks
6 Non-weapon Arm No shield bonus
7-8 Leg Movement reduced 50%; lose defensive Dexterity bonuses

Sources

  • Priest's Spell Compendium Vol 3
This spell on the AD&D 2nd Edition Wiki