The Unholy Word spell is usable by Clerics of non-good alignment.
Description[]
| “ | Uttering an Unholy Word spell creates magic of tremendous power. The priest acts as a bridge between his/her god and the Prime Material Plane, causing a small explosion centered on the priest and reaching up to a 30-ft. radius. It affects only creatures of any good alignment that are caught in the area of effect. The effects vary depending on the target's Hit Dice: Hit Dice / Levels –– Effects of Unholy Word Less than 4 –– Death 4 to 7 –– Stunned for 1 turn 8 to 11 –– Slowed for 1 turn with a 75% chance of spell failure 12 and up –– Deafened for 1 turn with a 50% chance of spell failure There is no Saving Throw. The effects are instantaneous and last for the duration of the spell or until dispelled. Note that priests of good alignment may not cast this spell. |
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Mod content[]
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Spell Revisions mod has changed this divine spell, revising its effects, and description. See below:
Unholy Word
Level: 7
School: Conjuration
Sphere: Combat
Range: Personal
Duration: Special
Casting Time: 1
Area of Effect: 30’ radius
Saving Throw: None
Uttering an Unholy Word channels magic of tremendous power. The spell affects all enemies that are caught in the area of effect, while the effects differ according to the level of the target as follows:
Target’s Hit Dice – Effects of Unholy Word
Equal to caster level – Deafness for 1 turn
Up to caster level -1 – Slowness for 5 rounds
Up to caster level -5 – Confusion for 1 round
Up to caster level -10 – Death
The effects are cumulative and concurrent.
External links[]
- Unholy word on the Forgotten Realms Wiki, a wiki for the Dungeons & Dragons campaign setting Forgotten Realms.