Geirdorn's grappling grasp (Evocation) Level: 4 Comp.: V,S,M Range: 10'Ilvl. CT 4 Duration: 2 rds./lvl. Save: None Area of Effect: Special This magic brings into being a hand-shaped force, invisible to all but the caster that can be used to grapple objects and even certain spell effects. Only the caster can direct the hand, which is twice the size of the caster's own left hand. Directing Geirdorn's grappling grasp precludes spell-casting; if such is undertaken, the magical hand merely hangs motionless until concentrated upon again or until the spell expires (control can be assumed and neglected several times, if desired). This hand can move through the air as rapidly as the caster normally moves. The hand can grip but not strike: it cannot even touch living matter but it can grasp parapets, locks, keys, levers, weapons, etc. with the same strength as the caster. Small objects can be carried about. The hand cannot manipulate things with any delicacy, but it can slow or prevent their movement for one round. Weapons cannot be wielded by the spell force, but the hand can act against any nonliving enemy's weapon so as to cause a - 2 to-hit penalty The primary use of this spell is to combat the various Bigby's hand spells. This spell can lessen the damage dealt by the Bigby's hand spells by 1d4 + 1 hp. If a Bigby's hand spell causes no damage, Geirdorn's grappling grasp will keep the former from taking effect for one round. The material component of this spell is a glove or a human finger bone.