Echoes of the Serpent

As you cast the spell, you call forth spectral manifestations of radiant serpents—long, elegant, and crowned with divine markings—whose sinuous bodies shimmer with pearlescent scales. From their necks and tails trail shattered golden chains, clinking as they drift through the air. These are echoes of liberation, serpentine spirits unbound from ancient tyranny. They flit around you to a distance of 15 feet for the duration. 

The serpents coil protectively around you, striking out with bursts of radiant energy at those who mean you harm. You can designate any number of creatures you can see to be unaffected by it. An affected creature's speed is halved in the area, and when the creature enters the area for the first time on a turn or starts its turn there, it must make a Wisdom saving throw. On a failed save, the creature takes 3d8 radiant damage. On a successful save, the creature takes half as much damage.

Allies who step within the radius feel the warmth of celestial protection wrap around them, as the radiant serpents briefly pass over their shoulders like a blessing from the ancient Reforged Patron.

At Higher Levels. When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 4th level or higher, the damage increases by 1d8 for each slot level above 3rd.