Spell

Crux Serpentum

Created by alexiss

The caster traces a luminous cross through the air, and from each of its four cardinal points emerges a spectral serpent wreathed in eldritch fire. These ethereal creatures strike with supernatural speed, ensnaring the target by coiling tightly around their wrists, ankles, and torso while a burning serpentine cross materializes beneath their feet. The spectral bonds grow increasingly constricting whenever the victim struggles, making escape increasingly difficult. Should the target be a spellcaster, the serpents' fangs inject a potent magical venom that floods their arcane channels, rendering them temporarily unable to cast spells or access their innate magical abilities. Even if the bound creature manages to break free from the spectral restraints, the venom leaves behind a lingering serpent-shaped mark upon their skin that persists for hours, serving as a beacon to those trained in hunting mages and detecting magical auras. This mark makes it nearly impossible for the target to hide their magical presence from those who know how to read such signs.