Earthen Shard

School conjuration (creation) [earth]; Level druid 1, elementer 1, invoker 1, shaman 1, sorcerer/wizard 1, summoner 1

CASTING

Casting Time 1 standard action
Components V, S

EFFECT

Range close (25 ft. + 5 ft./2 levels)
Effect 4-ft.-high slab of earth
Duration 1 round
Saving Throw Reflex half; Spell Resistance no

The ground beneath a single target bursts forth as a slab of earth strikes it from below. The target takes 1d6 bludgeoning damage per caster level (max 5d6) and is rendered flat-footed for 1 round by the sudden upheaval of earth. A Reflex save halves the damage and negates the flat-footed effect.

The shard must originate from the ground in an area of earthen material, be it dirt, sand, or stone. The target must be on the ground or close above its surface (less than 3 feet) to be struck by the earthen shard.