Nautical Ironwood (Wizard Spell)

Nautical ironwood temporarily lends the strength of iron to the common wood used in a ship. This spell is most often used to reinforce the planking of a hull, and sometimes to brace spars and masts. Although the wood gains in strength, it becomes no heavier. The 8-cubic-foot area of effect can protect an area of the hull nearly 2 feet wide by 4 feet long. A 6th level wizard, for instance, could make a 6-foot by 8-foot area iron-strong, or a 4-foot by 12-foot one. Vulnerable areas near the waterline can be protected, or the prow reinforced if ram­ming is expected. Nautical ironwood doubles the normal damage capacity against impact, stress, and fire. Wood bespelled in this manner gains a saving throw of 6 against the effects of the warp wood spell. The spell lends itself to permanency.
The material components are a spike of iron and the dust of one small diamond of 500 gp value, which are consumed in the casting.
Notes: Uncommon for Sea mages; otherwise, very rare. (Updated from Dragon Magazine.)
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