You grant the target's body and gear aspects of sand. The target gains resistance 5 to piercing and slashing damage, has no scent, and can't bleed. In sandy terrain, even when out in the open, the target has enough concealment to attempt to Hide. Each time the target takes damage to which sand form grants resistance, reduce the duration of the spell by 1 minute.
Spell Effect: Sand Form
Heightened (5th) The resistance is 10.
Heightened (7th) The resistance is 15.
Traits
An action with this trait requires a degree of mental concentration and discipline.
Effects with the earth trait either manipulate or conjure earth. Those that manipulate earth have no effect in an area without earth. Creatures with this trait consist primarily of earth or have a connection to magical earth.
You must physically manipulate an item or make gestures to use an action with this trait. Creatures without a suitable appendage can't perform actions with this trait. Manipulate actions often trigger reactions.