Hold

Hold takes control of a creature's body. The target makes a Will Save when the spell reaches it. On a failure, it becomes paralyzed but can attempt to resist again at intervals determined by the spell level.

The caster maintains concentration normally unless a level specifies another rhythm. Each level includes the effects of the previous one and applies the following changes.

Level 2

• The spell affects one creature.
• The victim can still speak.
• It makes another Will Save each tick to break free.
• The maximum duration is 1 round per caster level.

Level 4

• The victim can no longer speak.
• It makes another Will Save each round.

Level 6

• The spell can affect one creature per caster level. Each target makes its own Will Save.
• Victims cannot cast spells, including Psychic magic.

Level 8

• The maximum duration becomes 1 minute per caster level.
• The victim makes another Will Save each minute.

Level 10

• The duration becomes permanent.
• Maintaining the spell requires only one tick of concentration per year.
• The victim makes another Will Save each year.