Brittle Stone
(Alteration)(Elemental (Earth))

Range:  5 yards per level
Components:  V, S, M
Duration:  Permanent
Casting Time:  7
Area of Effect:  2 cubic foot per level
Saving Throw:  Negates

With this spell, the caster causes any type of stone (sandstone, granite, etc.) to become extremely brittle and easily broken; so much so, that the stone may be crumbled by hand like pottery. When cast against normal stone, no saving throw is allowed, and the caster affects up to 2 cubic foot of stone for every level of experience. The priest may shape the spell to any dimensions, as long as no dimension is less than 1 foot and the area does not exceed the allowable amount. For example, at eighth level, Krystan can affect up to 16 cubic feet of stone; she might create a shallow hole in a door 4´4´1, or create a narrow tunnel 1´1´16. Stone doors and walls thinner than the area of effect may easily be kicked through - treat as thin wood for structural saving throws. When used to tunnel through underground rock, the DM must determine the likelihood of cave in.
When this spell is cast against inanimate stone that was magically created, such as that created by a wall of stone spell, treat as if a dispel magic spell was cast on the stone. If the dispelling fails, the stone remains intact. If the dispelling succeeds, the brittle stone spell functions normally (note: this spell does not dispel the stone, simply make it brittle).
If cast against a creature made entirely of stone, such as a stone or obsidian golem (but not rock golems, which are immune to transmutation spells), the creature is allowed a saving throw versus spell in addition to any innate magic resistance. If it fails both, it suffers a +4 penalty to its Armour Class for the number of rounds equal to the caster's level. If cast in this manner, brittle stone can only affect one creature, regardless of the spell's area of effect or the creature's size.
The material components are two fist-sized stones from the bed of a stream or river. The caster holds a stone in each hand and claps them together while casting the spell.

