A powerful control spell from earth magic specialists. Generally used to restrain opponents and put them under the squeeze but can also be used to bury an enemy alive for a quick end.
When cast this spell appears as an earthen hand that rises from the ground, grabs onto its target and then drags them to a depth at the control of the caster.
Effect: A creature that you can see within range that is standing on earth, mud, sand or other soft ground must make a Dexterity saving throw (DC = Save DC).
On a successful save the targets speed is reduced by half until the end of its next turn.
On a failed save, the grasping hand takes hold of the target and drags them down, burying it up to 10 feet deep at the casters choice.
Damage: While buried at any depth the caster can squeeze the earth around the target first as it is initially pulled in and then as a bonus action on subsequent turns dealing 5d10 bludgeoning (crushing) damage. This damage ignores resistances and features until the target escapes the Earth Coffins grasp.
Control: If the caster chooses to allow the target to keep their head above ground, the target has the restrained condition, their speed is 0 and can only use their limbs to try and escape on their turn.
While fully buried, the target has total cover, has the restrained and blinded conditions, and cannot breathe.
Escape: A buried creature can dig out of the grave by using its action to make a Strength (Athletics) check against the casters Spell Save DC. On a success, it digs 5 feet closer to the surface. If it succeeds by 5 or more, it reaches the surface. When the creature reaches the surface, it exits the ground prone.
The target automatically succeeds on its saving throw if it's standing on any thickness of stone or metal, or at least 2 inches of wood.
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