| College: | Transformation Magics |
| Spell Type: | Arcane Spell |
| Special Classification: | None |
| Spell Rank Limit: | 10 |
| Name: | Claws of the Umber Hulk |
| Multiple: | 670 |
| Range: | Touch |
| Duration: | 10 minutes per rank |
| Base Chance: | 55 |
| Components: | Verbal, Somatic |
| Saving Throw: | None |
| Prerequisites: | Spell Memory 12, Spell Energy 12, Stone to Flesh 22, Change Self 22 |
When this spell is cast, the subject's hands widen and his fingernails thicken and grow, becoming equivalent in size and power to the iron-like claws of an umber hulk. The transformation takes one full round and is excruciatingly painful, causing 3d6 damage and a system shock roll. If the roll is made, the damage is non-lethal. Otherwise it is considered lethal damage.
The subject can burrow as an umber hulk, cutting through 1 foot of solid stone or 6 feet of soil per minute. The only limitation to this is the subject's stamina; burrowing is tiring and causes 3d6 NL damage every 10 minutes.
Burrowing through soil does not necessarily create a passable tunnel as the dirt will collapse behind the target. If the subject wishes to make a passage in which others can travel or that he can exit when the spell ends, his burrowing rate is reduced to 3 feet per minute (instead of 6 feet per minute). Cutting a tunnel through solid rock does not require extra care or time.
The recipient of this spell can use the claws with Unarmed Combat skill, causing 2d6+1 base damage, plus bonuses for STR and rank. |
| Effect Category: | Movement |
| Effect: | Tunneling |
| Base Cost: | 300 |
| Modifiers: |
| Area of Effect: | Small area (.5) | 0.5 |
| Cast Chance: | 55 | 1.4 |
| Casting Time: | Normal spell | 0 |
| Components: | See Components Above | -0.5 |
| Duration: | 10 minutes per rank | 1 |
| Immunity: | No Immunity | 0 |
| List: | List Appropriate | 0 |
| Range: | Touch | -0.25 |
| Reliability: | Mostly reliable | 0 |
| Resistance: | No save | 0 |
| Visibility: | No visibility modifier | 0 |
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Active Cost
(cost after advantages): | 1170 |
Recommended Cost
(cost after disadvantages): | 668 |