Thorn Bind Hostage

Five shining blue roots erupt from the earth to wrap themselves around 1 target within range. One creature you can see within range must make a Dexterity Saving Throw. On a success, the roots miss and have no effect.

When the target takes slashing damage, one of the roots is severed, dealing an additional 2d4 piercing damage. Once the last root is cut, the spell ends.

At Higher Levels. When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 2nd level or higher, the number of roots increases by 1 for each slot level above 1st.