Tala's Scorching Sparrow

You summon a bird made of flame that flies to a point of your choice within range and explodes. Each creature within a 5 foot radius Sphere of the point must make a dexterity saving throw, taking 2d8 fire damage on a failed save or half as much on a successful one.

Using a Higher-Level Spell Slot. The damage increases by 1d4 for each spell slot level above 1. Additionally you can summon another bird for each spell slot level above 1.  A creature in the area of more than one Bird is affected only once.

" I think magic should have a bit more life too it don't you think?" - Tala, to her master.