Tumble
by Andrés Piquer OteroI invented a TUMBLE spell for Alphatian Stage Mages (a kit idea for OD&D I previously posted to the list). It has some points in common:
TUMBLE
1st Lvl
Range: Touch
Duration: 1 round /special
Area of Effect: 1 individual
This spell was devised by Alphatian
actors interested in performing spectacular and dramatic "falling
scenes" in theatre performances. The spell lets the individual
tumble or fall along a wall, slope or similar surface without
fearing any serious damage (ie. the maximum damage sustained will
be 1d6 damage, if the parameters below are met). The caster may
fall 10' plus 10' for every level of experience he has attained.
Nevertheless, he must be tumbling (over a slope or similar) or
quite near to a solid surface (like a wall or tower). The distance
to the surface begins at level 1 with 0' (ie. the caster must be
touching the wall or sliding along the slope) and it increases by
5' each time the caster attains a level which can be divided by 6.
Saving this, there is no limit to the inclination of the surface or
to its characteristics (the spell protects against both abrasion
and impact). So, the spell is quite weaker than AD&D Feather
Fall: it cannot be used in the middle of nothing, as per falling
from your mount in an aerial battle.