### Northwind (Alteration) **Level:** 4 **Components:** V, S **Range:** 0 **Casting time:** 3 segments **Duration:** 1 round per 2 levels **Saving Throw:** Special **Area of Effect:** 10 yds. + 10 yds. per level Northwind creates a frigid gust of arctic air that blows forth from the caster in the direction he is pointing. The wind continues to blow for a full round for every two experience levels of the caster. All creatures caught in the wind suffer 1 hp damage for each round they are exposed to it. A successful saving throw vs. spell each round negates the damage but not the physical effects of the northwind. Apart from the cold damage, the area of effect, and the duration, the physical effects of northwind are otherwise equal to the 3rd-level spell [[Gust of Wind]].