Pepperthorn

Pepperthorn is the level 1, wood-aligned spell.

Front Row
A ring of thorns is summoned and pelts the enemy repeatedly, inflicting damage.

Back Row
The ring of thorns goes higher before spinning repeatedly. It splits into eight rings that damage the enemy.

Etymology
"Pepper" is both a family of fruits, and a verb meaning 'to repeatedly strike'. A thorn is a sharp point that various plants grow on themselves to deter predators.