Shadow Binding

Complete Arcane (CAr)Updated Supplementals (3.5)

Shadow Binding is a D&D 3.5 spell (Illusion (Shadow)) from CAr. On class lists for Sorcerer (Level 3), Wizard (Level 3), Spellthief (Level 3), and others. Range or area: Close (25 ft. + 5 ft./2 levels); Saving throw: Will negates; Duration: 1 round/level; Casting time: 1 standard action.

School
Illusion (Shadow)
Casting Time
1 standard action
Components
V, S, M
Range
Close (25 ft. + 5 ft./2 levels)
Area
10 ft. radius burst
Duration
1 round/level
Saving Throw
Will negates
Spell Resistance
Yes

You cause a multitude of ribbonlike shadows to instantaneously explode outward from the target point. Creatures in the area that fail a Will save are dazed for 1 round and are subsequently entangled. Breaking free of the shadow binding requires a DC 20 Strength check or Escape Artist check, taken as a full-round action.

Material Component: A few links of iron chain.