Mavael |
The spell "Hold Person" has in it's description:
"School enchantment (compulsion) [mind-affecting]"
and in it's text:
"The subject becomes paralyzed and freezes in place."
There are 2 conditions, one specifically for paralyzed and the "Helpless" condition which mentions the word "held" amongst others.
http://www.d20pfsrd.com/gamemastering/conditions#TOC-Helpless
Looking at an Ancient White Dragon who is not immune against mind effects, but paralysis.
http://www.d20pfsrd.com/bestiary/monster-listings/dragons/dragon/chromatic- white/ancient-white-dragon
My question is, does Hold Monster effect this dragon?
In my opinion, it should. The helpless condition specifically refers to being "held", but holding a Monster/Person is usually resolved with the grapple condition, so to what else would it refer?
Usually (for example Stinking Cloud) spells do have relevant information right at the top. For example Stinking Cloud is noted as being "poison", which means all Monster that are immune against poison aren't effected.
The dragon is also specifically immune against Sleep.
On the other hand in the special abilities section under paralysis it says "Some monsters and spells have the supernatural or spell-like ability to paralyze their victims, immobilizing them through magical means." Which has me second guessing myself.
http://www.d20pfsrd.com/gamemastering/special-abilities#TOC-Paralysis