Allergy Field (Alteration) Sphere: Plant Level: 1 Range: 10 yds. /level Components: V, S, M Casting Time: 4 Duration: 3 rds. + 1 rd./level Area of Effect: Cube, 5-ft./level Saving Throw: Neg. This spell can be cast on any field, meadow, forest, or other outdoor area with an abundance of plant life. It causes the plants to-produce pollen, antigens, or similar allergens. Creatures in or entering with the affected area must make a successful saving throw vs. spell. A creature failing the save experiences swelling of the eyes, fits of sneezing, and dull headaches for the next 1d4+1 turns. All attack rolls and ability checks for this time suffer a —1 penalty. The spell affects a cubic volume whose sides are 5 feet long per level of the caster; thus, a 9thlevel caster could affect a 45-foot cube. The spell lasts for the given duration, or until the first frost, whichever comes first. The material component is a pinch of ragweed. Notes: Uncommon for rangers, rare for druids and other nature priests.