AD&D Players Handbook/Database/Spells/Magic-User/Symbol
- Symbol
| Class | Magic-User |
|---|---|
| Spell level | 8 |
| School | Conjuration/Summoning |
| Reversible | No |
| Range | Touch |
| Duration | Special |
| Area of Effect | Special |
| Components | V,S,M |
| Casting Time | 8 segments |
| Saving Throw | Special |
- Description
A symbol spell causes the creation of magical runes which affect creatures which pass over, touch, read, or pass through a portal upon which the symbol is inscribed. Upon casting the spell, the magic-user inscribes the symbol upon whatever surface he or she desires. Likewise, the spell caster is able to place the symbol of his or her choice, using any one of the following: Death - One or more creatures whose total hit points do not exceed 80 are slain. Discord - All creatures are affected and immediately fall to loudly bickering and arguing; furthermore, there is a 50% probability that creatures of different alignment will attack each other. The bickering lasts for 5-20 rounds; the fighting for 2-8 rounds. Fear - This symbol operates as an extra-strong fear spell, causing all creatures to save vs. the spell at -4 on the die or panic and flee as if affected by a fear spell (q.v.1. Hopelessness - All creatures are affected and must turn back in dejection unless they save versus magic. Affected creatures will submit to the demands of any opponent, i.e. surrender, get out, etc.; the hopelessness lasts for 3 to 12 (3d4) turns, and during this period it is 25% probable that affected creatures will take no action during any round, and 25% likely that those taking action will turn back or retire from battle, os applicable. 91
- Source
Supplied Players Handbook PDF, PDF page 92. Original printed page is approximately 90 for this portion of the scan. Source column: R.
OCR source record
Level: 8 Range: Touch Duration: Special Area of Effect: Special Components: V,S,M Casting Time: 8 segments Saving Throw: Special Explanation/Description: A symbol spell causes the creation of magical runes which affect creatures which pass over, touch, read, or pass through a portal upon which the symbol is inscribed. Upon casting the spell, the magic-user inscribes the symbol upon whatever surface he or she desires. Likewise, the spell caster is able to place the symbol of his or her choice, using any one of the following: Death - One or more creatures whose total hit points do not exceed 80 are slain. Discord - All creatures are affected and immediately fall to loudly bickering and arguing; furthermore, there is a 50% probability that creatures of different alignment will attack each other. The bickering lasts for 5-20 rounds; the fighting for 2-8 rounds. Fear - This symbol operates as an extra-strong fear spell, causing all creatures to save vs. the spell at -4 on the die or panic and flee as if affected by a fear spell (q.v.1. Hopelessness - All creatures are affected and must turn back in dejection unless they save versus magic. Affected creatures will submit to the demands of any opponent, i.e. surrender, get out, etc.; the hopelessness lasts for 3 to 12 (3d4) turns, and during this period it is 25% probable that affected creatures will take no action during any round, and 25% likely that those taking action will turn back or retire from battle, os applicable. 91