Clear Path
This spell clears away weeds, stones, and other
debris in a 10-foot-wide path extending 10 feet in
front of the caster. The caster can create a continuous path for the duration of the spell, clearing a
10-foot-square ahead of him as long as he continues to move forward. The spell affects jungles,
forests, rocky ground, and snow.
The result of the cleared path is that movement
costs are reduced by half. This is reflected in a
reduction of the penalty against movement in
rough terrain. See Table 74 of the Dungeon Masters Guide for terrain costs for movement. For
example, if clear path is used in heavy jungle, the
movement cost is reduced from 8 to 4. In no case
can clear path reduce movement cost below 1.
Clear path has no effect on rivers. lakes, or
other bodies of water, nor does it affect quicksand, lava, or similar natural obstacles. It also
has no effect on magically-created terrain or
manmade barricades.
A priest using the clear path spell can be tracked easily. Tracking proficiency is not required.
Reverse: Clutter Path
The reverse, clutter path, causes weeds, small stones, and similar debris to litter a 10-foot path extending 10 feet behind the caster. This hides a trail, making tracking more difficult. The caster can create a continuous path for the duration of the spell. The chance to successfully track on a cluttered path is reduced by 50%.[Tome of Magic]
Reversible
Sphere: Travelers(Alteration)
Level: 5
Range: 0
Components: V, S, M
Duration: 1 hour/ level
Casting Time: 5
Area of Effect: Special
Saving Throw: None
Components: V, S, M
Duration: 1 hour/ level
Casting Time: 5
Area of Effect: Special
Saving Throw: None
Clear Path: a knife blade and a straw from a broom
Clutter Path: a handful of pebbles and a handful of weeds
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