Shape Earth

Shape Earth
Skill: Alteration/earth 16
Backlash: 15
Difficulty: 10
Effect Value: 15
Bonus Number to: Effect
Range: 5 (10 Meters)
Duration: 7 (25 minutes)
Cast Time: 5 (10 seconds)
Manipulation: control, duration
The mage scoops a small piece of earth from the ground and quickly molds it into a crude Image the desired shape. She then points to the ground where she wants the effect to manifest. Shape Earth can be used to create earthen ramparts, pits, ramps, walls, but must be a contiguous shape. Fine detail like arrow slits or crenelations are not possible. The number of cubic meters of earth that can be altered is equal to the final effect value of the spell. If used to create a pit to trap creatures, the casting total must exceed the Dexterity or dodge of any creatures in the area of effect or they can jump aside. Any creatures trapped in a pit at the end of the duration are returned to the surface. Cover created with Shape Earth has a toughness equal to 15 per meter thickness of the cover.