Choose a target within range. The target must make a constitution saving throw DC 14 + spell casting modifier. On a failed save, the target takes 3d8 necrotic damage and half as much on a success.
If the creature fails its save, they breath the spores of the Ophiocordyceps unilateralis, otherwise known as zombie fungus. At the start of its turn, the creature must take 1d4 necrotic damage as the fungus attaches itself to the brain and slowly eats away at it. After 3 rounds of combat, the creature becomes overtaken by the fungus and no longer has control of its body. The creature must start using its movement on its turns to get to the highest point it can see. Once it can get no higher, the fungus bursts out of the creature's head and releases more spores onto the battlefield.
This spell does not affect undead.
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