Homebrew:Buried Alive

(OOC: This is an implementation of the Buried Alive spell from The Crooked Moon)

Buried Alive

Level	Casting time	Range/Area	Components
4th	1 Action	60 feet	V, S, M *
Duration	School	Attack/Save	Damage/Effect
Instantaneous	Transmutation	STR Save	Restrained (...)

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You send your enemies to their graves even if they aren't dead yet. A creature that you can see within range that is standing on the ground must make a Strength saving throw. On a failed save, the ground opens and swallows the target, burying it up to 10 feet deep. While buried, the target has total cover, has the restrained and blinded conditions, and can't breathe. On a successful save, the target is knocked prone, and its speed is reduced to 0 until the end of its next turn. A buried creature can dig out of the grave by using its action to make a DC 15 Strength (AthleticsStrength (Athletics)skillYour Strength (Athletics) check covers difficult situations you encounter while climbing, jumping, or swimming. Examples include the following activities:You attempt to climb a sheer or slippery cliff, avoid hazards while scaling a wall, or cling to a surface while something is trying to knock you off.You try to jump an unusually long distance or pull off a stunt midjump.You struggle to swim or stay afloat in treacherous currents, storm-tossed waves, or areas of thick seaweed. Or another creature tries to push or pull you underwater or otherwise interfere with your swimming.) check. On a success, it digs 5 feet closer to the surface. If it succeeds by 5 or more, it reaches the surface. When the creature reaches the surface, it exits the ground prone.

The target automatically succeeds on its saving throw if it's standing on any thickness of stone or metal, or at least 2 inches of wood.

* (a pinch of grave dirt)

Available for:

• Druid
• Sorcerer
• Warlock
• Wizard