Bands of Mist
(Abjuration)

Range:  20 feet
Components:  V, S, M
Duration:  1 turn
Casting Time:  2
Area of Effect:  One creature
Saving Throw:  None

This spell calls into existence misty rings around a single target of size M or smaller. These rings exert 640 pounds of force to keep the target still, including short range movements such as swinging a sword. Every time the target attempts to do something not requiring moving from her original position (walking is out) he must make a Dexterity check (roll under Dexterity on 1d20) in order to have a chance of success. In order to move from his original position, the target will have a harder time of it. If his Strength totals higher than 23, he can do it easily. Otherwise he must make a Strength check against opening magical doors in order to break out of the bonds. The caster tosses a looped copper wire at the victim while muttering the appropriate verbal components.
This is a weakened version of hold person, which exerts physical force to hold the target rather than paralysing her.

