Conjure Lesser Air Elemental¶
Level 5 wizard spell — School of Conjuration/Summoning**
Cast by: Mage, Sorcerer, Bard
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Range | 15 yards |
| Casting Time | Special |
| Duration | 1 turn + 1 round/level |
| Saving Throw | None |
| Area of Effect | Special |
Description¶
A caster who performs a Conjure Lesser Air Elemental spell summons an air elemental to do his bidding. The elemental has 8 Hit Dice and will serve the caster’s every whim until banished back to its home plane, until the spell duration expires, or upon the elemental’s death.
This spell requires rigid concentration after the casting in order to implant control in the summoned creature’s psyche. The elemental is locked into a psychic contest with the caster for three rounds after being summoned. At the end of this time, if the caster has won, he has control of the elemental; however, if he has lost (there is a 15% chance of losing this contest), the elemental goes berserk and tries to kill him. However, this does not prevent the use of other charm type spells cast afterward if the contest was lost.
Note: If charm spells are used before the contest is over, they will have no effect on the outcome.
Source: bgee/original_manuals/baldurs_gate_1_ee_mastering_melee_and_magic.pdf — "Wizard Spells—Level 5" → "Conjure Lesser Air Elemental".