Astral Rift

Astral Rift is a level 3 conjuration spell. This spell is used by some NPC githyanki casters to summon additional allies. It cannot be learned by players and is only used by NPCs.

Description

Open a tear in reality itself, allowing allies to enter this plane from the Astral Sea.

While holding open the rift, the caster can't move, or take actions, reactions or bonus actions other than  Summoning an ally every other turn.

Properties

Cost

 Action

Details

 Range: 9 m / 30 ft

 Concentration

At higher levels

Casting this spell at a higher level grants no additional benefit.

Grants:

•  Extraplanar Summons

Condition: Astral Conduit

 Astral Conduit

• The affected entity can't move, take actions, bonus actions, or reactions while holding open the Astral Rift, but can Summon an ally every other turn.

How to learn

Used by creatures: Gate Master Ri'zel, and Gate Master Zyrlak

Notes

• The portal opened by this spell cannot be attacked directly, but can be closed by breaking the caster's concentration.