Finneblaugh's is a spell that allows the caster to float several inches above the ground for the duration of the spell. With good skills, the duration may be up to twenty or thirty minutes, or a little less at guild-max. Casting the spell multiple times may extend this duration.

Hovering does in fact turn out have several practical benefits. Firstly, while the spell is active at any rate, the caster will be able to hover on top of water, instead of sinking if they are heavily burdened. Note however, that the spell cannot be cast to hover above the water once one is already under it. In addition, some swimming skills will be needed to actually move across the water.

It also may, and use only at your own risk, assist one in avoiding a large wizard shaped crater in the ground if one is falling from a great height. It may protect entirely from some heights, or only a limited amount from others.

It will also be difficult for plants such as vines, no matter how quickly growing, to grab hold of and ensnare a wizard under the influence of this spell, as it is for grabbing hands.

 

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