Shadow Spray (Wizard Spell)

This spell employs energies from the Demiplane of Shadow. Upon casting this spell, the wizard causes a multitude of ribbon like shadows to explode outward from a selected point within range. Anyone caught within the shadow spray instantly loses a point of Strength and is made more susceptible to fear spells, suffering a -2 penalty to saving throws against spells of this kind. These effects fade after 3 rounds. 
Furthermore, affected creatures must make a successful saving throw vs, spell to avoid the greater effect of tills spell. Creatures with fewer than 4 levels or Hit Dice are not entitled to a saving throw. The disposition of any creatures not entitled to a roll, or that fail their roll, instantly changes. Some of the Demi- plane's gloomy nature is passed on to them, making them despondent. Their morale is lowered by 1d4 points, and they are unable to undertake further actions, even if ordered, cajoled, or threatened. Affected individuals defend themselves only if attacked but are 50% unlikely to cast spells, change weapons, or change tactics in any given round for the full duration of the spell. 
Undead and creatures from the Demiplane of Shadow are unaffected by this spell.
The material component is a handful of black ribbons that the caster must throw into the air; the ribbons are consumed by the casting, 
Category:Wizard Spells
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