Spores of the Vrock

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

Spores of the Vrock is a D&D 3.5 spell (Conjuration (Creation)) from BV. On class lists for Demonologist (Level 1), Cleric (Level 2), Cleric Variant (Level 2), and others. Range or area: 5 ft.; Saving throw: Fortitude negates; Duration: Instantaneous; Casting time: 1 full round.

School
Conjuration (Creation)
Casting Time
1 full round
Components
V, S, M, DF
Range
5 ft.
Target
The caster
Area
5 ft. radius centered on caster
Duration
Instantaneous
Saving Throw
Fortitude negates
Spell Resistance
Yes

The caster summons a mass of spores that fill the area around him. The spores deal 1d8 points of damage to all creatures within 5 feet other than the caster. Then they penetrate the skin and grow, dealing an additional 1d2 points of damage each round for 10 rounds. At the end of this time, a tangle of viny growths covers each subject. A delay poison spell stops the spores’ growth for its duration. Bless, neutralize poison, or remove disease kills the spores, as does sprinkling the victim with a vial of holy water.

Arcane Material Component: The feathers of an avian creature with an Intelligence score of at least 3 (a harpy, achaierai, or similar creature).