Summon monster VIII

Summon monster VIII, also called monster summoning VIII, was a powerful arcane conjuration spell and one of the series of summon monster spells available to spellcasters.

Effects
This spell summoned a powerful monster to aid the caster. Several examples of monsters that could be summoned included giant rhinoceros beetles, fire giants, frost giants, stone golems, gorgimeras, hydras, brown puddings, remorhazs, rust monsters, will-o'-wisps, and purple worms.

Components
In addition to verbal and somatic components, this spell required as material components a small bag and tiny candle to cast. The candle did not need to be lit for the spell to function.

History
This spell was used by Dyrr, the Lichdrow of Menzoberranzan.