Hold Person

Enchantment (Compulsion) [Mind-Affecting]

Components:

F/DF, S, V

Casting Time:

1 standard action

Range:

Medium (100 ft. + 10 ft./level)

Target:

One humanoid creature

Duration:

1 round/level (D); see text

Saving Throw:

Will negates; see text

Spell Resistance:

Yes

Focus:

A small, straight piece of iron.

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The subject becomes paralyzed and freezes in place. It is aware and breathes normally but cannot take any actions, even speech. Each round on its turn, the subject may attempt a new saving throw to end the effect. (This is a full-round action that does not provoke attacks of opportunity.)

A winged creature who is paralyzed cannot flap its wings and falls. A swimmer can’t swim and may drown.