The Mésalliance. Part 1. (Updated 4/18.)

[Lord_Fergus]

When last we checked on Mostin, he was researching a spell to prevent demons from teleporting all over the battlefield. I found a neat spell at the netbookofplanes.org web-site which I would like to quote here. To see the original, check out The Netbook of Planes (Spells: Seal Plane).

Seal Plane
Abjuration
Level: Clr 9, Sor/Wiz 9
Components: V, S
Casting Time: 10 minutes
Range: See text
Effect: Whole plane
Duration: 10 minutes/level
Saving Throw: None
Spell Resistance: No

Casting seal plane while on a plane prevents all dimensional travel both to and from the plane for the duration of the spell. You must be on the plane you are sealing for this spell to work. Forms of movement barred by seal plane include astral projection, blink, dimension door, ethereal jaunt, etherealness, gate, lesser gate, maze, minor plane shift, plane shift, shadow walk, teleport, teleportation circle and similar spell-like or psionic abilities. This spell also affects portals and other magical items that permit planar travel.

Seal plane does not interfere with the movement of creatures already in ethereal or astral form when the spell is cast, nor does it block extradimensional perception or attack forms such as a basilisk's gaze. Also, it does not prevent summoned creatures from disappearing at the end of a summoning spell.

XP Cost: 3,000 XP.


I have never heard of a spell (epic or otherwise) whose area of effect included an entire plane! That would be an area that a DM would probably modify- especially if he makes it higher level (epic) and reduces the casting time and xp costs. Compare with dimensional lock.

Hi all, long-time reader first-time poster here . I have to say that the spell as listed is horribly overpowered. I could only imagine this spell as something usable by a deity with maybe the travel or magic portfolios. It could possibly be an epic spell but the costs and difficulty would be staggering - far beyond what our favourite adventurers currently could accomplish. A Widened Dimensional Lock would be an 11th level spell before any feats were used to lower the level of casting. That would stop dimensional travel in a 40' radius for 1 day. I would suggest modifying the spell as follows: Change the Effect to 1 mile/level of caster. The duration would be 1 min/caster level. A slight reduction in XP cost could be given but note that Wish could not "by the letter of the spell" accomplish the goal of this spell and that has a 5000 XP cost. I very much like Sepulchrave's usage of rituals involving multiple casters and this spell could certainly be an opportunity to further that end. An interesting twist would be to make the spell a divine ritual spell and have either a group of druids or clerics of the church cast it.

Sepulchrave, thank you so much for reopening my eyes and the eyes of my gaming group to the joys of a rich storyline in game. Your story hour is much enjoyed and I even have my wife waiting eagerly for your next update and she gave up gaming long ago.

Cheiromancer, thank you for your hard work with the compilation and all the extras you do. It is appreciated.

Lord Fergus

 

[the Jester]

Just stopping by to announce a Horacio sighting in the Hive!!

Expect him to stop by sometime soon, he's a SH addict!

He's a great guy, I'm so glad he's back!!!

 

[Lela]

Yay!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Horacio]

Trying to read all the updates I've missed, I'll be back bumping soon

 

[Rackhir]

[Rant On] [/Rant Off]

Pax, Pax please. I know you pruned the bumps on this thread and I wasn't complaining about that. I understand why killing the bumps is necessary and useful. I just tend towards the sentimental, which is why I tend to favor keeping bumps and the bumps for Lady Despina's meant something to me, if only for the time, effort and hope involved. Since they did help to bring us all the great tales Wyre we've all come to love.

 

[Rackhir]

Trying to read all the updates I've missed, I'll be back bumping soon

Huzzaaah!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Great to have you back! Without you we might never have gotten to read all this!

 

[the Jester]

Great to have you back! Without you we might never have gotten to read all this!

Amen, brother.

I came late to Wyre, but when I got here I knew I'd found something special. Finding the first thread- with all the bumps- and I knew that I had skipped over something very special way too many times to count.

Thankfully, this SH ain't going anywhere!

 

[Mytholder]

Welcome back Horacio!

Bump.

 

[The Forsaken One]

Horay Horacio!

Bump

 

[Jackylhunter]

I realize we're divided on whether or not we should bump...But the SH is so much easier to find if it's on the top page. So sue me! Bump =)