an obsidian acorn worth 500 gp, which is consumed in the casting
Source: Deep Magic for 5th Edition
You plant an obsidian acorn in solid ground and spend an hour chanting a litany of curses to the natural world, after which the land within 1 mile of the acorn becomes infertile, regardless of its previous state. Nothing will grow there, and all plant life in the area dies over the course of a day. Plant creatures are not affected. Spells that summon plants, such as entangle, require an ability check using the caster’s spellcasting ability against your spell save DC. On a successful check, the spell functions normally; if the check fails, the spell is countered by desolation.
After one year, the land slowly reverts to its normal fertility, unable to stave off the march of nature.
A living creature that finishes a short rest within the area of a desolation spell halves the result of any Hit Dice it expends. Desolation counters the effects of a bloom spell.
Ritual Focus. If you expend your ritual focus, the duration becomes permanent.
About Desolation
Desolation is a Level 8 level spell from the school of Necromancy.
This spell has a casting time of 1hour , and a range of Self . It has a duration of Instantaneous.
Casting Tips
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Casting Tips
Consider these tips when casting this spell:
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Tactical Use: High-level spell with game-changing potential. Reserve for climactic moments or major plot points.
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Ritual Casting: Can be cast as a ritual without using a spell slot. Takes 10 minutes longer.
School of Magic: Necromancy
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School of Magic: Necromancy
Necromancy spells manipulate life force, death, and the undead.
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