Necrotic Burst

Necrotic Burst

3rd-level necromancy
Casting Time: 1 action
Range: Self (15-foot cone)
Components: V, S, M (a withered leaf from a graveyard plant)
Duration: Instantaneous

Necrotic Burst is a spell that unleashes the dark energy of decay and death in a sweeping wave, a sinister manifestation of the inexorable end that awaits all living things. This spell is not merely a conduit of destructive energy; it is a profound expression of the darker aspects of nature, a touch of the void that consumes life and light.

When cast, the air around the caster grows cold and dense, as if the very essence of life is being siphoned away. A ghastly, greenish-black energy gathers in the hands of the caster, swirling with malicious intent. Then, with a gesture of dark power, the energy is unleashed in a devastating cone of necrotic force.

The spell's effect is both visually and viscerally horrifying. Creatures caught in the burst feel their life force waning, their vitality seeping out as if drawn by an unseen leech. The energy crackles and hisses as it envelops its victims, leaving a sense of dread and decay in its wake.

On a failed save: Creatures within the burst's range are overwhelmed by the necrotic energy. They take 3d6 necrotic damage, as their flesh begins to wither and blacken. The life-sapping force of the spell is so potent that affected creatures are unable to regain hit points until the start of the caster's next turn, a testament to the spell's lingering malice and the grip of death it imposes.

On a successful save: Even those who resist the full brunt of the spell are not left unscathed. They take half as much damage but are spared the spell's more lingering effects. The brief brush with such a profound manifestation of death leaves them shaken, a reminder of their own mortality and the ever-present shadow of the end.

Undead and constructs, beings either beyond or devoid of life, find themselves immune to Necrotic Burst. This immunity speaks to the spell's essence, targeting the life force that they either lack or have transcended.

Necrotic Burst is more than a spell; it is a grim reminder of the ephemeral nature of life and the relentless march of time towards entropy. It is a favored tool of necromancers and those who embrace the darker paths of magic, a spell that harnesses the inevitable decay that awaits all living things.

All who die from this spell raise from the dead as Zombies in 1d4 turns.

At Higher Levels. When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 4th level or higher, the spells cone length increases by 5 feet, and the damage increases by 2d6 for each slot level above 3rd.

Classes: Wizard, Sorcerer, Warlock
Source: Custom Creation

Necrotic Burst is portrayed as a manifestation of the inescapable force of death and decay. The spell's effects are detailed in a way that emphasizes its profound and terrifying nature, making it a compelling choice for spellcasters who channel the darker aspects of magic and the macabre reality of the natural world.