Spells / Rainbow Pattern
Rainbow Pattern
illusion (pattern) mind-affecting
LevelArcanist 4, Bard 4, Skald 4, Sorcerer 4, Wizard 4Casting time1 standard actionRangemedium (100 ft. + 10 ft./level)DurationConcentration +1 round/level (D)Saving throwWill negatesComponentsV (bard only), S, M (a piece of phosphor), F (a crystal prism); see text
Engine mechanics - what the game actually does
ApplyConditionWill save negates
fascinates up to 24 HD of creatures (lowest HD first), Will negates; pattern can move 30 ft/round leading them; concentration + 1 rd/CL
Classified by SpellMechanics from this spell's own body text; the same object drives the game engine, the cards, and this page.
Description
A glowing, rainbow-hued pattern of interweaving colors fascinates those within it. Rainbow pattern fascinates a maximum of 24 HD of creatures. Creatures with the fewest HD are affected first. Among creatures with equal HD, those who are closest to the spell's point of origin are affected first. An affected creature that fails its saves is fascinated by the pattern. With a simple gesture (a free action), you can make the rainbow pattern move up to 30 feet per round (moving its effective point of origin). All fascinated creatures follow the moving rainbow of light, trying to remain within the effect. Fascinated creatures who are restrained and removed from the pattern still try to follow it. If the pattern leads its subjects into a dangerous area, each fascinated creature gets a second save. If the view of the lights is completely blocked, creatures who can't see them are no longer affected. The spell does not affect sightless creatures.