[Dusk, Spell] Unholy Strength

[Michael Morris]

Posting spells in groups of ten has gotten them mostly ignored. Hence I'll post them one at a time.

Unholy Strength
Transmutation (Enhancement) [Evil]
Level: Black 2, Clr (Damosi) 2
Components: V, S, Sacrifice
Casting Time: 1 minute
Range: Touch
Effect: One Creature
Duration: See Text
Saving Throw: Accept

The creature you touch must eat the heart of a creature you sacrificed. The creature receives a +1 unholy bonus to STR for each HD the creature had. The spell lasts 1 minute for each HD the creature had. At the spell's conclusion the creature must make a fortitude save at DC 15+ the HD of the creature or be sickened. While sicked the creature suffers penalties to attacks, saves and damage rolls equal to the HD the creature had.

Sacrifice Component: You must sacrifice a creature of your own species. Such ceremonies must be performed at a time an manner prescribed by your deity. Such ceremonies take at least an hour to perform. The flesh of the creature is usuable for this spell (and others requiring a sacrifice component) for one day / caster level. Each sacrifice only yields one component.


This spell is a demonstration of the concept of a sacrifice component. That mechanic should remain constant from spell to spell.

 

[las]

looks like a good spell.

 

[Bean 2.0]

great for tyrannical despots who want strong body gaurds

 

[Bean 2.0]

or if your dark ritual to summon your pit lord is interrupted you can cast it on one of your quiker summons