Serpent Cloth Binding

A spell named for seeming to bring cloth to live to constrict wounds like a serpent, commonly used in the medical field.

Effect

Turns any cloth into strips, separated by magic, that wrap around the nearest limb or body part tightly as a dressing, form fitting to the limb or body part to prevent blood loss and stabilize it. The cloth, once wrapped, will fuse back into one piece without effecting the body, ensuring that it cannot slip or fall out of place.

Side/Secondary Effects

The most common side effect of the spell is some slight swelling of the limb or extremity if bound too tightly, with a pins and needles feeling. If the caster aims the spell incorrectly or their concentration is broken, the wrong body part or one of the caster's own may be wrapped by mistake. Too little of a cloth used may not entirely cover a wound, and too much may result in the wrapping of an entire limb.
If used on the chest or ribcage for prolonged periods, the spell can cause a severe limitation of a patient's breathing capacity and break ribs if done too tightly. This spell should never be used on the chest for extended periods of time as a result, only to be done in emergency. Despite this, some still use this spell outside of medicine as a method of chest binding, despite all warnings that it is dangerous and ill advised.

Manifestation

During spell use, cloth that is used will separate into strips that quickly bind the nearest limb or body part to what the caster aims at. The strips glow gold slightly, and stop only when they completely fuse back into one piece.

Material Components

Cloth or bandage dressing of some kind, although medical grade is preferred.

Effect Casting Time

Instant

Range

Direct contact

Level

Novice

Applied Restriction

Those who are not trained in a medical field who use this spell and result in the injury of another may be sued for malpractice and reckless endangerment, and doctors who severely botch the spell may come under the same suit.