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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Mordane76" data-source="post: 619559" data-attributes="member: 7172">Re: Re: Is this spell's level correct as written?I'm still partially unconvinced, but because other spells of 4th level that deal similar energy effects (including wall of ice) can be SR'ed, I'll back off.Ti'akul's Frozen BreathEvocation (Cold)Level:Sor/Wiz 4Components: V, S, MCasting Time: 1 actionRange: Medium (100 ft. + 10 ft./level)Area: See textDuration: 10 minute/levelSaving Throw: NoneSpell Resistance: YesAn ingenious spell developed by the ancient arcanist Ti'akul, this spell freezes the air in a target's lungs, which will suffocate that target.  The caster must make a ranged touch attack against the intended target; if he hits, the air in the target's respiratory passages freezes, and the target immediately begins to suffocate as per the rules on suffocation presented in core rulebook II, page 88.  The frozen air also reduces the time a target can effectively hold their breath by half, as the cold damages their delicate membranes.While this spell is in effect, the target cannot speak, because he cannot pass air out of his lungs, which prevents spellcasters from casting spells with verbal components.  Also, the frozen air is a continuing effect, which means that one cannot forcibly melt the ice with hot air or exposure to fire -- a dispel magic or break enchantment will end the spell's effects, and allow normal melting of the ice.This spell has no effect on creatures that do not breathe.Material components: an ice cube, which is hurled at the target as part of the spell; the ice cube need not actually strike the target for the spell to take effect.EDIT: Changed to SR: Yes, removed saving throw -- target already gets ranged touch attack and SR to resist.</blockquote>

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