Transmute Sand to Stone

Sandstorm (Sa)Updated Supplementals (3.5)

Transmute Sand to Stone is a D&D 3.5 spell (Transmutation) from Sa. On class lists for Druid (Level 5), Sorcerer (Level 5), Wizard (Level 5), and others. Range or area: Medium (100 ft. + 10 ft./level); Saving throw: See text; Duration: Permanent; Casting time: 1 standard action.

School
Transmutation
Casting Time
1 standard action
Components
V, S, M, DF
Range
Medium (100 ft. + 10 ft./level)
Area
Up to two 10 ft. cubes/caster level (S)
Duration
Permanent
Saving Throw
See text
Spell Resistance
No

This spell transforms a mass of sand of any depth into solid stone permanently.
Any creature in the sand is allowed a Reflex save to escape before the area is hardened to stone.
If the creature fails its save, it is entangled and can’t move.
It is not considered helpless, however, and it can break out by damaging the stone.
Stone has hardness 8 and 15 hit points per inch of thickness.
The creature can also make a Strength check to break free.
The break DC is 20, +2 per inch of thickness of the stone.
Transmute sand to stone counters and dispels transmute stone to sand.
Arcane Material Component: Sand, dirt, and water.