Pestilence (Wizard Spell)

The pestilence spell creates a mild form of insect plague, nowhere near as frightful as the 5th-level priest spell, but far more long-lasting. The pestilence spell summons crawling insects, such as ants, roaches, weevils, caterpillars, and other types of bugs. These creatures will infest the area of effect, devouring plant life and dri­ving animals away. After one day, the area will be picked clean, but the creatures remain for the full duration of the spell.
Creatures within the area of pestilence sus­tain one hit point of damage per turn (or frac­tion of a turn) within the area, from the bites and stings of the creatures. The pestilence cannot be moved once it is cast.
The material component is a bit of spider's venom and the husk of a dead June bug.
Notes: Restricted to practitioners of hishna magic (the Maztica setting); common.
Category:Wizard Spells
Category:Spells from Wizard's Spell Compendium
Category:Spells