This is an interrogation spell used by legates to slowly but inevitably torture a subject. Pairs of legates combine this spell with zone of truth for sure and simple inquisitions.
To cast this spell, you must speak words infused with the wrath and malice of the Shadow to the target, whose insides are heated and scalded in the name of Izrador. Each round you spend speaking to, questioning, or threatening the target maintains the spell. This dialogue counts as concentration for purposes of this spell.
Every round the spell is maintained, and for one round thereafter, the target suffers 1d8 fire damage.
If the victim succeeds on a Constitution saving throw, the damage is halved. This roll may be repeated each time the damage is applied.
At Higher Levels. When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 2nd level or higher, the damage increases by 1d8 for each slot level above 2nd.
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