The late Joulson Gregar known throughout the realms as Joulson the Great penned this tome. It was meant to be left to his family after his death as a tutorial for future generations of mages. However, soon after Joulson's death the tome was stolen by an unknown thief and did not reappear in the realms for another thirty years. The next time it was seen it was in the possession of one Ein Dram a red wizard of Thay. Ein was a specialist in the art of conjuration. Many now believe that it was Ein's master who stole the tome from the Gragar family. Ein Dram took the tome with him while exploring abroad and never returned. Word has it the Ein lost his life and the book while searching for powerful magic in Myth Drannor. Others tell of a more likely tale the Ein was seduced a killed by fellow apprentice Amelia Shadeside while they were abroad. The only facts anyone knows for sure is both Ein and Amelia have disappeared and so has the tome. According to the last will and testament of Joulson Gregar the book contains the following original spells: Summon Arachnid, Joulson's Choking Dust, Joulson's Expedient Excavator, and Joulson's Earth Fountain. It also contains all of Joulson's extensive research on the Wish spell, and can be used as a source to research this spell in 25% less time with a  +10% bonus to the chance of success.

New Spells:
Summon Arachnid
Joulson's Choking Dust
Joulson's Expedient Excavator
Joulson's Earth Fountain

Summon Arachnid
Level: 3
Casting Time: 5
Duration: 1 round per level
Range: 30 yards
Component: V, S, and M
Area of Effect: Special
Save: None

Summons 1d4 giant spiders anywhere inside the range of the spell that the caster desires. The creatures will fight to the best of their ability until slain, the spell ends, or the caster commands otherwise. They never need to check morale, and vanish when slain. The spiders can perform other services for the mage if he commands it. The DM randomly determines the type of giant spider summoned by the spell.
Material Component: A strand of spider webs and a small candle not necessarily lit.

Joulson's Choking Dust
Level: 2
Casting Time: 2
Duration: Special
Range: 10 yards per level
Component: V, S, and M
Area of Effect: 20' Cube
Save: Special

This spell creates a thick cloud of greenish particles within the area of effect. Those in the area must save vs. spell or be unable to do anything but hack and cough for 1d4+1 rounds. (-4 penalty to AC and Saving Throws) The cloud lasts for 1d4+1 rounds for each level of the caster.
Material Component: A pinch of dust.

Joulson's Expedient Excavator
Level: 2
Casting Time: 1
Duration: 1 hour +1 turn per level
Range: 0
Component: V, S, and M
Area of Effect: 120' radius
Save: None

This specialized version of the Unseen Servant spell is capable only of digging. It can dig at a rate of 10' per hour through dirt or other loose substances. It can not dig through hard-packed dirt or stone without the proper tools (pick, shovel, and mattock.) With these tools provided it can dig at a rate of 5' per hour through hard-packed dirt, 2' per hour through stone, and 15' per hour through loose substances. In all other respects it is the same as the Unseen Servant.
Material Component: A piece of string and a bit of wood.

Joulson's Earth Fountain
Level: 5
Casting Time: 2
Duration: Instant
Range: 30' radius +10' per level
Component: V, S, and M
Area of Effect: Special
Save: 1/2 Damage

This spell draws 1d6+1 large boulders from underneath the earth for every six levels of the caster. They can erupt from any point in the caster's range. The boulders strike for 3d8 points of damage each. Anyone hit must make two saves vs. paralyzation. The first is to remain standing; the second allows them to take 1/2 damage. Only one boulder may target each opponent unless it is larger then man-sized. One additional boulder may target it for size class larger then man-sized.
Material Component: A fistful of rocks thrown into the air during casting.