Transmute Earth

Required	Earth Sphere 1
Range	Touch
Area	Rank x 5 cubic yards
Duration	Permanent
Casting	Verbal, Somatic
Cast Action	Standard
Cost	Free
Effect	Convert one basic earth type to another basic earth type. See the list below. The caster may transmute up to 1 density step away from the original type. This increases to 2 density steps at Earth sphere rank 3, and 3 density steps at Earth sphere rank 5. The change is permanent once the spell is completed. This spell may be cast multiple times on the same target to achieve the desired result. Loose Sand, Mud (difficult terrain) Soft Dirt, Earth Solid Shale, Sandstone, Limestone Hard Granite, Marble