Control Plants

Required	Life Sphere 3
Range	Rank x 5 yards
Target Area	Rank x 2 cubic yards of plant life
Duration	Rank minutes
Casting	Verbal, Somatic
Cast Action	Standard
Cost	2 Mana
Effect	When this spell is cast, the mage creates a field of magic that bends nearby plant life to her will. As a Full Round Action, she may direct up to Rank x 2 cubic yards of plant life to do her bidding. This includes, but is not limited to, the following: Ensnare enemies: A target’s Escape Artist or Unarmed Combat successes must exceed the caster’s current Rank with the Life Sphere, or the target becomes grappled. Attack Enemies: The caster may use a Full Round action to direct any animated plants to attack, using Casting Roll vs. the targets’ physical defense. Modify mobility skill checks: Animated plant life may be utilized to benefit allies and hinder enemies, providing a +2 bonus (+3 at R5) or penalty, respectively. Form a sturdy barrier or structure such as a wall, bridge, ladder, stairs, raft, etc. Clear a path through earth or plants Each cubic foot of plant life animated by the mage’s spell gains Rank x 2 Health points and a movement speed of Rank yards. Additional uses may be approved by the Storyteller.