Protection from Gas, 5' Radius

(See also: Protection Spells) All creatures remaining within this globe of protection are immune to toxic gases, poisonous vapors, and similar hazards. The 5-foot radius sphere is centered on and moves with the caster. Harmless vapors that only obscure vision are unaffected, and the sphere has no effect on gaseous creatures. The degree of protection depends on the caster's level.

At 7th level, this spell protects against gases of nonmagical origin and those created by 1st and 2nd level spells (such as stinking cloud). Against other magical gases, protected creatures receive a +2 bonus to any saving throw allowed.

At 9th level, immunity is gained to magical gases created by spells of 4th level or magical creatures of less than 8 Hit Dice.

At 12th level, the protection is extended to spells of 6th level and creatures of less than 16 Hit Dice (such as a gorgon's breath).

At 15th level, protection is extended to all such effects except those that are of demipower- or artifact level origin.

This spell's unusually short casting time allows its rapid use when toxic gas is detected.