AD&D

Priest spellLevel 3

Spike Growth

School
Alteration, Enchantment
Sphere
Plant
Range
60 yds.
Components
V / S / M
Duration
3d4 turns + 1/level
Casting time
6
Area of effect
10-ft. sq./level
None
Source
PHB

Flavor

The ground sprouts hardened spikes and thorns, wounding and slowing any who cross the area.

Mechanics

Causes a patch of ground (area scaling with ) within range to grow rigid spikes/thorns for 3d4 ; creatures moving through take per few feet traveled and may be slowed/injured ( penalties), and the spikes are hard to spot. Requires soil/vegetation. : seven sharp thorns/twigs and the holy symbol.