Eric Vaubel Pathfinder · Spell Archive
Sticks to Snakes
Transmutation (Polymorph) · 4 Level
Custom Spell
4 Level
Transmutation
SchoolTransmutation (Polymorph)
LevelCleric/Oracle 4, Druid 4, Witch 4
Casting Time1 standard action
ComponentsV, S, M (a bundle of small sticks)
RangeClose (25 ft + 5ft/2 levels)
TargetBundle of sticks
DurationInstantaneous
Saving ThrowNone
Spell ResistanceNone
Description
Upon throwing several sticks and chanting the name of the spell, 1d4+2 sticks transform into snakes. This transformation is permanent. This increases by 1d4 snakes for every 2 caster levels (maximum of 5d4+2).
Venomous Snake CR 1
XP 400
N Medium animal
Init +5; Senses low-light vision, scent; Perception +9
AC 14, touch 11, flat-footed 13 (+1 Dex, +3 natural)
HP 20 (2d8+4)
Fort +5, Ref +4, Will +1
Speed 20 ft., climb 20 ft., swim 20 ft.
Melee bite +2 (1d4–1 plus poison)
Str 8, Dex 13, Con 14, Int 1, Wis 13, Cha 2
Base Attack +1; CMB +0; CMD 11 (can’t be tripped)
Feats Improved Initiative, Weapon Finesse
Skills Acrobatics +9, Climb +9, Perception +9, Stealth +9, Swim +9; Racial Modifiers +4 Perception, +4 Stealth, +8 Acrobatics; modifies Climb and Swim with Dexterity
SPECIAL ABILITIES
Poison (Ex)
Bite—injury; save Fort DC 13; frequency 1/round for 6 rounds; effect 1d2 Con; cure 1 save.
Environment any temperate or warm
Organization solitary, pair, or nest (3–8)
Treasure none
Countless species of poisonous snakes dwell in the wild, their bites capable of bringing down creatures much larger than themselves. Snakes of the size presented here are thankfully rarer than their smaller kin, but many species of rattlesnake, cobra, and similar reptiles can grow to this size.
Venomous Snake CR 1
XP 400
N Medium animal
Init +5; Senses low-light vision, scent; Perception +9
AC 14, touch 11, flat-footed 13 (+1 Dex, +3 natural)
HP 20 (2d8+4)
Fort +5, Ref +4, Will +1
Speed 20 ft., climb 20 ft., swim 20 ft.
Melee bite +2 (1d4–1 plus poison)
Str 8, Dex 13, Con 14, Int 1, Wis 13, Cha 2
Base Attack +1; CMB +0; CMD 11 (can’t be tripped)
Feats Improved Initiative, Weapon Finesse
Skills Acrobatics +9, Climb +9, Perception +9, Stealth +9, Swim +9; Racial Modifiers +4 Perception, +4 Stealth, +8 Acrobatics; modifies Climb and Swim with Dexterity
SPECIAL ABILITIES
Poison (Ex)
Bite—injury; save Fort DC 13; frequency 1/round for 6 rounds; effect 1d2 Con; cure 1 save.
Environment any temperate or warm
Organization solitary, pair, or nest (3–8)
Treasure none
Countless species of poisonous snakes dwell in the wild, their bites capable of bringing down creatures much larger than themselves. Snakes of the size presented here are thankfully rarer than their smaller kin, but many species of rattlesnake, cobra, and similar reptiles can grow to this size.