Hold Monster

School: Enchantment/Charm
Range: Sight of caster
Components: V, S
Duration: 1 round/level
Casting Time: 5
Area of Effect: 5 foot radius from target
Saving Throw: Negates

The spells holds 1-4 creatures of any type rigidly immobile and in place for nine or more rounds, unless a save vs. Spells is made with a -2 penalty. The effect is centered on the victim selected by the caster. Every enemy within 5 feet of the target is also affected. Those who succeed on their saving throws are totally unaffected by the spell. Undead creatures cannot be held. Held creatures cannot move or speak, but they remain aware of events around them and can use abilities not requiring motion or speech. Being held does not prevent the worsening of the subjects' condition due to wounds, disease, or poison.