Quickgrowth (Priest Spell)

By means of this spell, the shukenja can hasten the growth of any one plant (or plantlike creature), causing it to leaf, blossom, and bear fruit out of season. The spell does not alter the size or charac­teristics of the plant except as a function of normal growth. The rate of growth can be altered by up to one month for every two levels of the caster. Once cast, the plant continues to follow this cycle, regardless of weather or other conditions. Thus, cherry trees can be made to blossom in the dead of winter, plums can bear fruit months before they are normally ready, and so on. When first cast, the plant instantly goes through the various stages of growth until the desired point is reached. Thus, leaves sprout, buds appear, blossoms open, and fruit ripens before the eyes of all onlookers. Once the desired stage of growth is reached, the plant proceeds with normal growth thereafter, maintain­ing its new seasonal cycle.
The reverse of this spell, wither, causes plants and plantlike creatures to shrivel and die. For normal plants, this is automatic. However, plant­like creatures are allowed a saving throw vs. death to avoid the effect of the spell.
The focus for the both forms is the shukenja's staff, which is not harmed.
Notes: Common for oriental priests; otherwise, very rare.
Category:Priest Spells
Category:Spells from Priest's Spell Compendium
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