When this spell is cast, the priest creates an invisible barrier to all sorts of insects, and normal insects do not approach within 10 feet of the caster while the spell is in effect. Giant insects with a level less than 1/3 of the caster's rank are also repelled (for example, level 2 for rank 7 to 9 casters, level 3 at 10th through 12th rank, etc.). Insects with more levels can enter the protected area if the insect is especially aggressive and, in addition, rolls a successful magic save vs. spell. Those that do sustain 1d8 points of damage from passing through the magical barrier. Note that the spell does not in any way affect arachnids, myriapods, and similar creatures--it affects only true insects.
The material components of the repel insects spell include any one of the following: several crushed marigold flowers, a whole crushed leek, seven crushed stinging nettle leaves, or a small lump of resin from a camphor tree. |