Hailcone
- SchoolEvocation, Air
- ComponentsV, S, M
- Range10 yards/level
- Area30-foot diameter cone
- Casting time4
- Duration1 round
- SaveNone
The spellcaster causes large hailstones (2-inches across and greater) to rain down in a conical area, from a point 30 feet above a surface or target downward in a cone that opens to a 30-foot base diameter. Creatures within this area of effect suffer 3d10 hit points of damage, and any exposed items must make a successful saving throw vs. crushing blow to avoid damage.
If the spell is cast in midair, there is a danger zone up to 10 feet below the broad base of the cone; creatures in this area take 1d10 points of damage and items that are fragile and exposed must save vs. crushing blow.
Creatures beneath the danger zone might be struck by odd hailstones and thus become aware of the spell's effect, but these hailstones will have no appreciable force and will inflict no damage.
The material components of the hailcone are a pinch of dust and a few drops of water.
Notes: Very rare spell from the Forgotten Realms setting. Known to be in Aubayreer's Workbook.
Sources: Pages From the Mages · Wizard's Spell Compendium