Beads of Force (Magic Bead)

==Dungeon Master Guide==
These small, black spheres might be mistaken for common beads, marbles, or unusually black but lusterless pearls. From 5-8 of these beads are usually found at one time. Each is about three-quarters of an inch in diameter and quite heavy, weighing almost an ounce. One can be hurled up to 30 yards.
Upon impact, the bead sends forth a burst of force that inflicts 5d4 points of damage upon all creatures within a 10-foot radius of its center. Each victim is allowed a saving throw vs. spell. Those who save will be thrown out of the blast area, but those who fail to save will be encapsulated by a sphere of force after taking damage.
The sphere will form around any and all such creatures in the 10-foot-radius area, even those of large size, and will persist for 3d4 rounds. Victims will be unable to escape except by the same means and used to bring down a wall of force spell.
==Encyclopedia Magica==
These small, black spheres might be mistaken for common beads, marbles, or, perhaps, unusually lusterless, black pearls. Each is about 1/2 of an inch in diameter and quite heavy, weighing almost an ounce. One can be hurled up to 30' away.
Upon impact, the bead sends a burst of force that inflicts 5d4 points of damage on all creatures within the 10' radius of its burst. Those saving take full damage, but the force has thrown them back. Those failing to save vs. spell are immediately encapsulated after taking damage.
The force forms a sphere around the victims (even those of large size) and they are unable to escape except by the same means by which a wall of force is brought down. The effect dissipates in 3d4 rounds. About 1d4+4 of these beads are usually found.
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