Wind Walk
- Level: 6
- School: Transmutation
- Class: Druid
- Casting Time: 1 minute
- Range: 30 feet
- Components: V, S, M (a candle)
- Duration: 8 hours
You and up to ten willing creatures of your choice within range assume gaseous forms for the duration, appearing as wisps of cloud. While in this cloud form, a target has a Fly Speed of 300 feet and can hover; it has Immunity to the Prone condition; and it has Resistance to Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing damage. The only actions a target can take in this form are the Dash action or a Magic action to begin reverting to its normal form. Reverting takes 1 minute, during which the target has the Stunned condition. Until the spell ends, the target can revert to cloud form, which also requires a Magic action followed by a 1-minute transformation.
If a target is in cloud form and flying when the effect ends, the target descends 60 feet per round for 1 minute until it lands, which it does safely. If it can't land after 1 minute, it falls the remaining distance.
Tactical Usage
Group Gaseous Transformation. Wind Walk transforms up to ten creatures into cloud forms with exceptional flying speed and damage resistance.
Extended Duration Flight. The 8-hour duration enables long-distance travel and sustained aerial operations.
Damage Resistance Advantage. The gaseous form provides resistance to physical damage types while maintaining mobility.
Spell Combinations
Aerial Reconnaissance. Combining with detection magic enables comprehensive aerial surveying and exploration.
Infiltration Strategy. Using alongside stealth magic creates opportunities for covert aerial operations.
Environmental Adaptation. Pairing with protective magic provides comprehensive travel capabilities across diverse terrains.
Material Component Details
Candle Symbolism. The candle represents the ephemeral nature of smoke and gaseous transformation.
Transformation Focus. The flame serves as material connection to elemental air and gaseous state changes.
Accessible Component. Common candles make the spell consistently available without expensive requirements.
Creator Notes
High-Level Travel Magic. Wind Walk provides ultimate group travel capabilities through gaseous transformation.
Action Limitation Balance. The restricted actions prevent abuse while maintaining substantial mobility advantages.
Extended Duration Value. The 8-hour effect provides excellent value for high-level spell investment.
Environmental Interactions
300-Foot Flight Speed. The exceptional speed enables rapid long-distance travel across any terrain.
Gaseous Form Benefits. The cloud form bypasses many physical obstacles and environmental hazards.
Transformation Timing. The 1-minute reversion creates tactical timing considerations for form changes.
Common Rulings & Clarifications
Action Limitations. Cloud form creatures can only take Dash actions or begin reverting to normal form.
Reversion Process. Changing forms requires a Magic action followed by 1 minute of transformation time.
Safe Descent. Creatures automatically descend safely at spell end, preventing fall damage.
Stunned During Change. Creatures are stunned during the 1-minute transformation periods.
Alternative Applications
Disaster Response. Enabling rapid aerial response to natural disasters or emergency situations.
Scientific Exploration. Providing aerial access to dangerous or inaccessible geographical features.
Military Reconnaissance. Supporting aerial surveillance and intelligence gathering operations.
Related Spells
High-Level Transformation. Wind Walk represents ultimate transformation magic enabling group gaseous travel.
Transmutation Flight Magic. The spell provides the most comprehensive flight capabilities for multiple creatures.
Druidic Travel Enhancement. The spell exemplifies druidic mastery over natural forms and elemental air.
Scaling Analysis
Fixed 6th-Level Power. Wind Walk cannot be upcast, representing consistent high-level transformation travel.
Group Scaling Excellence. The ten-creature limit provides exceptional value for party and expedition travel.
Duration Superiority. The 8-hour effect surpasses most travel magic for long-distance movement.
Narrative Flavor
Elemental Air Transformation. The gaseous form should emphasize becoming one with wind and cloud rather than mere invisibility.
Wisp-Like Appearance. The cloud forms should appear as natural cloud wisps rather than obvious magical effects.
Aerial Freedom Display. The spell should convey ultimate liberation from terrestrial movement limitations.