Heartclutch

Book of Vile Darkness (BV)Updated Supplementals (3.0)

Heartclutch is a D&D 3.5 spell (Transmutation) from BV. On class lists for Cleric (Level 5), Cleric Variant (Level 5), Cloistered Cleric (Level 5). Range or area: Close (25 ft. + 5 ft./2 levels); Saving throw: Fortitude partial; Duration: Instantaneous; Casting time: 1 standard action.

School
Transmutation
Casting Time
1 standard action
Components
V, S
Range
Close (25 ft. + 5 ft./2 levels)
Target
The heart of one creature
Duration
Instantaneous
Saving Throw
Fortitude partial
Spell Resistance
Yes

The caster holds forth his empty hand, and the still-beating heart of the subject appears within it. The subject dies in 1d3 rounds, and only a heal, regenerate, miracle, or wish spell will save it during this time. The target is entitled to a Fortitude saving throw to survive the attack. If the target succeeds at the save, it instead takes 3d6 points of damage +1 point per caster level from general damage to the chest and internal organs. (The target might die from damage even if it succeeds at the saving throw).

A creature with no discernible anatomy is unaffected by this spell.

Disease Component: Soul rot.