Claws of the Ancients
Transmutation
Level: Drd 1, Rgr 1, Sor/Wiz 1
Components: V, S
Casting Time: 1 action
Range: Personal
Target: Caster
Duration: 10 minutes/level (D)
Saving Throw: None
Spell Resistance: No

When used, this spell causes the caster's fingernails to lengthen, thicken, and sharpen into magically sharp weapons. Attacking with the claws, the caster can now inflict 1d4 point of real damage (plus any Strength bonus) on living and non-living things. The magic of the claws ignores item hardness, so even stone or metal can easily be scratched.

While this spell is in effect, the caster cannot wear gloves, gauntlets, or other handwear that would get in the way of the lengthened and thickened nails. He or she gains a +3 bonus to Climb checks where the caster would try to dig into a surface for better purchase. The claws do not interfere with spellcasting or wielding weapons, and the caster is considered armed (and does not provoke attacks of opportunity when attacking with the claws).