Protection from Constriction
(Abjuration)(Protection)

Range:  30 yards
Components:  V, M
Duration:  1 round per level
Casting Time:  1
Area of Effect:  One creature
Saving Throw:  None

When cast, a protection from constriction spell will mitigate crushing damage taken each round from a single attack form. Up to one hit point per level of the priest is deducted from crushing damage. Note that this does not mitigate damage from crushing weapons or falling; it will protect against constriction, bear hugs, Bigby's crushing hand, or any similar gradual compression. Example: a 6th-level priest under the effect of this spell is hugged by an owlbear on three consecutive rounds for 3, 10, and 7 points of damage. Damage accrued over each round would be 0, 4, and 1 HP, respectively. The material component is a hard-boiled egg anywhere on the spell recipient.

