Bear Hug (Priest Spell)

As a bear can crush a creature in its arms, this spell allows the druid to make a crushing attack. This type of attack is possible only against foes of the druid's own size or less. Once the spell is cast. the druid can grab a creature, with the same attack chances as if using a weapon. If successful, the creature takes 2d8 points of damage from crushing in that round and every round thereafter unless the spell ends, the druid is killed, or the bear hug is broken. To break free of a bear hug, a creature must make a bend bars/lift gates roll (if not rated for Strength, use 5% per Hit Die); one such attempt is allowed each round. While in a bear hug, a creature can make attacks against the caster with a -2 penalty. If the caster is also under the influence of a viperbite spell, the bite attack has a +2 bonus.
Bear fur is the required material component.
Notes: Very rare spell for druid's and similar nature priests. (Updated from Dragon Magazine.)
Category:Priest Spells
Category:Spells from Priest's Spell Compendium
Category:Spells