Grasp of the Earth

Grasp of the Earth

1st-level transmutation
Casting Time: 1 action
Range: 30 feet
Components: V, S, M (a clump of earth)
Duration: Up to 1 minute


Grasp of the Earth is a transmutation spell that calls upon the ancient strength of the land, transforming the very ground into a living entity that can ensnare and hold fast a target. When this spell is cast, the earth responds to the caster's will, becoming an extension of their desire to bind and control. The caster's connection to the land deepens, their hands mimicking the act of grasping as the soil beneath the target stirs to life, rising and morphing into a hand-like shape of compacted earth and stone.

Upon casting Grasp of the Earth, you choose a point within range, and the ground there becomes animate. It forms into a large, hand-like structure that emerges with a rumble, its fingers seeking the chosen target with unerring precision. This earthen hand is a manifestation of the primal will of the land, its grip as strong and unyielding as the ancient rocks and soil from which it is formed.

The target must succeed on a Strength or Dexterity saving throw (their choice) to evade the grasp of the earthen hand. On a failed save, the creature is caught in its powerful grip, restrained by the strength of the earth itself. The hand's hold is firm, its fingers wrapping around the target, holding them in place with the relentless force of nature.

While restrained by Grasp of the Earth, the target's movements are severely limited. They can attempt to break free by making a Strength check against your spell save DC on their turn. The struggle against the earthen hand is a battle against the enduring might of the land, a testament to the unyielding nature of the earth.

The spell's connection to the land is not just a display of power; it is a communion with the ancient, enduring strength that lies beneath our feet. It is a reminder of the enduring stability of the earth, of the unwavering foundation upon which all life stands.

Grasp of the Earth is a spell favored by those who respect the might and majesty of nature, by casters who understand the deep, unspoken bond between the land and those who walk upon it. It is a demonstration of the power that lies in the earth, a power that can be called upon to hold, to restrain, and to remind us of the enduring strength that supports us all.

Classes: Druid, Sorcerer, Wizard
Source: Custom Creation


Grasp of the Earth is more than a mere spell of binding; it is an expression of the eternal pact between the land and its denizens, a manifestation of the deep, abiding strength that lies in the very soil. In the rise of the earthen hand, one finds a connection to the ageless endurance of the earth, a link to the unspoken promises and timeless might of the land itself.