Stone Sleep (Wizard Spell)

When this spell is cast, the wizard forces one creature made of earth and stone (or any from the Elemental Plane of Earth), into a state of dormancy. The caster uses a tuning fork to create a deep, res­onating tone over which he speaks the verbal com­ponents. Once the spell has taken effect, the creature simply stops in its tracks, moving and at­tacking no further. The creature is still aware of everything around it, but has been momentarily soothed by the tone of the tuning fork. The caster can move at only half normal movement while con­centrating and must keep the tuning fork pointed toward the affected creature. Any attack against the creature breaks the spell instantly.
This spell affects such creatures as earth ele­mental, clay and stone golems, galeb duhr, mud men, sandlings, and xorn. The DM may rule that other creatures related to the earth or having power over it (such as basilisks, stone giants, medusa, and rust monsters) are affected as well.
The spell requires a platinum tuning fork of at least 50O gp value and of the finest craftsmanship, and a smooth stone on which to strike it. These can be reused.
Notes: Rare for Earth mages; otherwise, very rare. (Updated from Dragon Magazine.)
Category:Wizard Spells
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