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Gaining Spellblights
Source
Ultimate Magic pg. 94
There are many ways a spellcaster can become afflicted with a spellblight. These conditions can be gained by way of a
bestow curse
or
major curse
spell, as well as spontaneously with a number of unusual circumstances, many of which are detailed below.
Areas of Spellblight
: Typically, the act of casting a spell has little chance of inflicting a spellblight, but there are some areas of magical instability where the mere act of casting a spell within the area can endanger a spellcaster. There are two main types of spellblight areas. In areas of minor spellblight, each time a spellcaster casts a spell, she must succeed at a DC 14 Will saving throw or be affected by a random minor spellblight. In areas of major spellblight, the caster must succeed at a DC 22 saving throw or contract a major spellblight. Due to the strange and random nature of such areas, their effects are not always consistent. There are areas that inflict a single type of spellblight, and areas that are easier or harder to resist with each spell cast.
Curses and Other Spells
: All spellblights can be inflicted upon spellcasters with a
bestow curse
or
major curse
spell.
Bestow curse
can bestow any minor spellblight, while a
major curse
is required to afflict a spellcaster with a major spellblight. Other spells may inflict a specific spellblight or may allow the caster to select any spellblight as part of the spell. A successful saving throw against the spell prevents the spellblight from taking hold.