Pest SwarmSpell 4

Source Pathfinder Battlecry!
Traditions Arcane, Occult, Primal
Cast Three Actions

Range 30 feet
Duration until the end of your next turn

Sometimes the most common irritations can band together and become threats to your enemies. You reach out to the pests and nuisances around you, forming a small squadron of them to harass and occupy your opponents. They swarm from the forests, the air, and even the dirt beneath your feet. The pest squadron occupies the space of a Large creature, and like a swarm, they can occupy the same space as other creatures. When you Cast this Spell, choose one of the pest squadrons below to summon.

Cockroaches Speed 30 feet, climb 30 feet.
- Arrive Scurrying Swarm The swarm of cockroaches scuttles toward the enemy, swarming them and climbing up the bodies of any enemy touching the ground. They deal 4d6 piercing damage (reflex save) to all enemies within their space and in a 5-foot emanation. On a critical failure, a creature can't use concentrate actions for 1 round as they try and brush away the insects.
- Depart Farewell Dirt The cockroaches disperse, climbing down from the creatures and leaving behind their debris and dirt. All enemies in their space must attempt a fortitude save. On a failure, a creature is Sickened 2 (Sickened 3 on a critical failure).
Mosquitoes Speed 30 feet, fly 50 feet.
- Arrive Biting Flight The mosquitoes arrive in a hazy cloud, landing on the exposed skin of your opponents and dealing 4d6 piercing damage to enemies in their space (reflex save).
- Depart Parting Gift The swarm attempts to drain their opponents before flying off. All enemies in their space and in a 5-foot emanation must succeed at a fortitude save or become Drained 1 (Drained 2 on a critical failure).
Pigeons Speed 20 feet, fly 40 feet.
- Arrive Dive Bomb The swarm of pigeons dives into the crowd of enemies and attacks with beaks and talons. Each enemy within their space takes 2d8[piercing],2d4 slashing damage (reflex save). On a critical failure, a creature is Dazzled for 1 round.
- Depart (sonic) Wing Snap The pigeon swarm snaps their wingtips together to startle their opponents before leaving. Each enemy within their space takes 4d6 sonic damage (fortitude save).
Rats Speed 30 feet, burrow 20 feet.
- Arrive Chittering Race Rats swarm the legs of your enemies, biting at them and digging their sharp nails into whatever exposed flesh reveals itself. Each enemy in their space takes 4d6 piercing damage (reflex save).
- Depart Underfoot The rats scurry underfoot, tripping up enemies and burrowing underground to make a swift getaway. Each enemy in their space must succeed a reflex save or be knocked Prone and take 2d6 bludgeoning damage. The area the rat swarm was in becomes difficult terrain for 1 round.
Skunks Speed 30 feet, climb 20 feet;
- Arrive Mustelid Charge Skunks race to the scene, and each enemy within their space and within a 5-foot emanation take 4d6 piercing damage (reflex save) as the skunks snarl and bite.
- Depart (acid) Stink Bomb Before leaving, the skunks launch a final offensive maneuver and release their stink glands in a 15-foot cone. All creatures in the area take 2d6 acid damage (fortitude save). On a failure, a creature is also Sickened 1 (sickened 2 on a critical failure).
Spiders Speed 30 feet, climb 30 feet.
- Arrive (poison) Venomous Swarm A horde of violin spiders crawls up from the ground, climbing onto enemies within their space and in a 5-foot emanation and biting them. Each enemy takes 3d6 piercing damage (fortitude save). Enemies who fail are exposed to violin spider venom.
- Depart Spinning Webs As the violin spiders depart, they spray sticky webs at their enemies in a 30-foot cone. All creatures in this cone must attempt a reflex save. On a failure, a creature takes a –10-foot circumstance penalty to their Speeds (–20-foot circumstance penalty on a critical failure) for 1 minute; a creature can remove this penalty with a successful Escape against your spell DC. The area of the cone is also difficult terrain for 1 round.

Violin Spider Venom (poison)

Saving Throw DC 24 fortitude

Maximum Duration 6 rounds

Stage 1 1d6 poison (1 round)

Stage 2 2d6 poison and Clumsy 1 (1 round)

Stage 3 2d6 poison, 1d6 persistent,bleed, and clumsy 1 (1 round)

Stage 4 2d6 poison, 2d6 persistent,bleed, and clumsy 1 (1 round)

Traits

Uncommon

Something of uncommon rarity requires special training or comes from a particular culture or part of the world. Some character choices give access to uncommon options, and the GM can choose to allow access for anyone. Less is known about uncommon creatures than common creatures. They typically can't be summoned. The DC of Recall Knowledge checks related to these creature is increased by 2.

Concentrate

An action with this trait requires a degree of mental concentration and discipline.

Incarnate

A spell with the incarnate trait is similar in theme to spells that summon creatures, but it doesn't conjure a minion with the summoned trait. Instead, when summoned, the incarnate creature takes its Arrive action when you finish Casting the Spell. At the end of your next turn, the incarnate creature can either Step, Stride, or take the action for another movement type it has (such as Climb or Burrow), and then takes its Depart action. The spell then ends. The names of specific Arrive and Depart actions are listed in italics after the word “Arrive” or “Depart” respectively, along with any traits. A creature summoned by an incarnate spell acts in your interests, directs its effects away from you and your allies as much as possible, and might listen to your requests, but ultimately makes its own decisions. If the spell indicates that the incarnate makes a decision, the GM determines what the incarnate would do. It might even become more inclined to do precisely as you wish over multiple summonings. The incarnate is not fully a creature. It can't take any other actions, nor can it be targeted or harmed by Strikes, spells, or other effects unless they would be able to target or end a spell effect (such as dispel magic). It has a size for the purposes of determining its placement for effects, but it doesn't block movement. If applicable, its effects use your spell DCs and spell attack roll modifier.

Manipulate

You must physically manipulate an item or make gestures to use an action with this trait. Creatures without a suitable appendage can't perform actions with this trait. Manipulate actions often trigger reactions.