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Glyph of Warding: Sleep is a level 3 abjuration spell. This spell is a variant of the Level 3 Abjuration Spell, 
. This variant of the spell allows spellcasters to inscribe a ward that can put enemies to 
when triggered.
Description
The glyph emits a soothing magic that puts everyone within range to when stepped on by an enemy. Any creatures within the area of effect (that aren't immune to magical sleep) that fail the 
Dexterity saving throw will be put to Sleep.
The glyph will last until triggered, or until a Long Rest.
Only one glyph can be active at a time.
Properties
Level 3 Spell Slot
AoE: 4 m / 13 ft (Radius)At higher levels
Casting this spell at a higher level grants no additional benefit.
Condition: Sleeping
Duration: 2 turns
- A sleeping creature cannot move or act.
- Moreover, the creature automatically fails Strength and Dexterity saving throws.
Attack rolls against it have 
Advantage, and any attack that hits the creature is a critical hit if the attacker is within 
1.5 m / 5 ft of the creature.- Removed by taking damage, getting wet, receiving
or being 
.
How to learn
This spell is a variation of:
Notes
- Only those considered an enemy can trigger the glyph. For the player's party this is indicated via a red circle beneath the creature, red outlines when highlighted, and denoted by a red dot on the minimap. Neutral, friendly, and allied creatures (highlighted yellow/green/blue respectively) can safely go through the glyph.
- This makes using the glyph as a trap difficult for many encounters. Specifically, those that normally only consider creatures hostile after dialogue.
- When the glyph is triggered, everyone within the area is affected, regardless of allegiance.
- When the spellcaster is surrounded by enemies, sometimes it is worth throwing the glyph down right at their feet. This is true for most AOE spells but it is especially so for the sleep variant of Glyph of Warding:
- The shared Initiative system means an ally can immediately shove/help the spellcaster awake should they fall asleep due to their own glyph.
- Magical Sleep Immunity is fairly common, either from an Elixir of Peerless Focus or from Fey Ancestry
- Shadowheart, being a Half-Elf Cleric, can naturally utilize this tactic starting from level 5.
