Otiluke's freezing sphere (pronounced: /ˈoʊtɪluːk/ O-ti-look[8]) was an evocation spell that inflicted cold injuries and froze water. It was presumably developed by Otiluke.[2]
To Zakharan mages, always reluctant to acknowledge ajami names and accomplishments, the spell was known simply as freezing sphere, and counted among the spells of the province of sea.[7]
Effects[]
Otiluke's freezing sphere was a potent and versatile spell. Casters possessed the option to manifest a variety of effects with the spell.[9]
- Frigid globe: This effect produced a compact sphere comprised of matter at absolute zero. Upon interacting with water or a predominantly water-based liquid, this sphere swiftly expanded, freezing the liquid to a depth of 6 inches (15 centimeters) over an expanse measuring 100 square feet (9.3 square meters). The area affected and the duration of the ice was determined by the caster's skill level.[9]
- Cold ray: This effect emitted a slender beam of intense cold that emanated from the caster's outstretched hand. This frigid ray extended to a minimum distance of 10 yards (9.1 meters). The distance of the beam and the damage inflicted by it was determined by the caster's skill level.[9]
- Globe of cold: This effect materialized a diminutive sphere resembling a sling stone. Though it emanated a cooling sensation, it lacked inherent harm. This sphere was ideal as short range ammunition, reaching distances of up to 40 yards (37 meters). It could be thrown by hand or used as ammunition within a sling. Upon impact, the sphere fractured, releasing energy that inflicted cold-based damage upon any creatures within a 10 feet (3 meters) radius.[9]
Components[]
In addition to a verbal and somatic component, each effect has a unique material component. The frigid globe effect required a small sheet of thin crystal, roughly 1 square inch (0.00065 square meters) in size. The cold ray effect required a piece of white sapphire with a value of at least 1,000 gp. And the globe of cold effect required a diamond with a value of at least 1,000 gp.[9]
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External links[]
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Otiluke's Freezing Sphere article at the Baldur's Gate 3 Community Wiki, a community wiki for Baldur's Gate 3.
Otiluke's Freezing Sphere article at the Icewind Dale Wiki, a wiki for the Icewind Dale game.
References[]
- ↑ Mike Mearls, Jeremy Crawford (2014). Player's Handbook 5th edition. (Wizards of the Coast), pp. 211, 263. ISBN 978-0-7869-6560-1.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Jonathan Tweet, Monte Cook, Skip Williams (July 2003). Player's Handbook v.3.5. (Wizards of the Coast), pp. 195, 258. ISBN 0-7869-2886-7.
- ↑ Ed Greenwood, Sean K. Reynolds, Skip Williams, Rob Heinsoo (June 2001). Forgotten Realms Campaign Setting 3rd edition. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 64. ISBN 0-7869-1836-5.
- ↑ Richard Baker, James Wyatt (March 2004). Player's Guide to Faerûn. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 89. ISBN 0-7869-3134-5.
- ↑ David "Zeb" Cook (August 1989). Player's Handbook (2nd edition). (TSR, Inc.), p. 180. ISBN 0-88038-716-5.
- ↑ Richard Baker (1996). Player's Option: Spells & Magic. (TSR, Inc), p. 184. ISBN 0-7869-0394-5.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Sam Witt (March 1994). The Complete Sha'ir's Handbook. Edited by Dezra D. Phillips, C. Terry Phillips. (TSR, Inc.), pp. 124, 126. ISBN 1-56076-828-2.
- ↑ Frank Mentzer (January 1985). “Ay pronunseeAYshun gyd”. In Kim Mohan ed. Dragon #93 (TSR, Inc.), p. 28.
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 9.2 9.3 9.4 Mark Middleton et al (March 1998). Wizard's Spell Compendium Volume Three. (TSR, Inc), pp. 640–641. ISBN 978-0786907915.