When you cast Deadwood Curse, choose a creature that you can see within range. The target must succeed on a Wisdom saving throw or become cursed for the duration of the spell. If the creature dies while under the effect of this curse, its body immediately transforms into a lifeless tree. The size of the tree is proportional to the size of the creature, and it is devoid of any life force.

The tree created by this spell is mundane in all respects and can be chopped down, burned, or otherwise destroyed as normal. It does not possess any magical properties, nor does it retain any characteristics of the original creature.

The transformation caused by this spell is so thorough that it prevents the creature from being returned to life via spells like Raise Dead, Revivify or Resurrection. Only a Wish spell or similar level of magic can restore the cursed creature back to life.

The curse takes effect immediately upon a failed saving throw. However, the transformation into a tree only occurs if the creature dies while under the effect of this curse. The curse itself does not have a specified duration; it lasts until the creature dies or the curse is removed.