Insect Plague¶
Level 5 priest spell — School of Conjuration/Summoning**
Cast by: Cleric, Druid
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Range | 120 yards |
| Casting Time | 1 round |
| Duration | 6 rounds |
| Saving Throw | None |
| Area of Effect | Special |
Description¶
When this spell is cast by the priest, a horde of creeping, hopping, and flying insects gather and swarm. This swarm will jump first to the target, then to the nearest allies of the target, until six targets have been affected. Spellcasting within the swarm is impossible (100% failure rate). Creatures in the insect plague, regardless of Armor Class, sustain 1 point of damage for every two seconds they remain within, due to the bites and stings of the insects. Invisibility is no protection. Due to the suffocating nature of the writhing insect swarm, each victim must make a saving throw vs. breath weapon or run away in fear for a round.
Source: bgee/original_manuals/baldurs_gate_1_ee_mastering_melee_and_magic.pdf — "Priest Spells—Level 5" → "Insect Plague".