D20r:Spells
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''Alarm'' can be made permanent with a ''permanency'' spell. | ''Alarm'' can be made permanent with a ''permanency'' spell. | ||
| - | | eternal = As a swift action, you modify the shape of your next spell with a range other than "personal" into a "ward". Rather than its typical effects, you place it within | + | | eternal = As a swift action, you modify the shape of your next spell with a range other than "personal" into a "ward". Rather than its typical effects, you place it within an unoccupied square adjacent to you. You must specify all effects, options, and other relevant variables when you cast the spell, and you must place the spell on a solid surface. |
The next creature to enter the warded square triggers the spell, and all of the spell's effects take place at that time. Even if the spell affects an area, only the creature that is in the square when the ward is triggered is affected. Spells that require an attack roll make the attack roll when triggered, substituting your caster level for your Base Attack Bonus. A spell that allows a saving throw or Spell Resistance modified by this spell uses its original save DCs and caster level, rather than this spell's save DC and caster level. | The next creature to enter the warded square triggers the spell, and all of the spell's effects take place at that time. Even if the spell affects an area, only the creature that is in the square when the ward is triggered is affected. Spells that require an attack roll make the attack roll when triggered, substituting your caster level for your Base Attack Bonus. A spell that allows a saving throw or Spell Resistance modified by this spell uses its original save DCs and caster level, rather than this spell's save DC and caster level. | ||
| - | A ward remains for | + | A ward remains for one minute or until it is triggered. A Search check (against the spell's normal DC) reveals its presence, as do ''detect magic'' and similar abilities. A character who has located the ward can make a Disable Device check (against the spell's normal DC) to remove it: success indicates that the spell has been disarmed; failure indicates that the person attempting to remove the ward has triggered it and suffers full effects of the spell. ''Dispel magic'' or similar effects can remove a ward: they do not trigger it even on a failed check. |
If you do not cast another spell before the end of your turn, this effect is wasted. | If you do not cast another spell before the end of your turn, this effect is wasted. | ||
