Dardan's Siccating Parchment
(Evocation)

Range:  0
Components:  V, S, M
Duration:  7 rounds
Casting Time:  Special
Area of Effect:  30-foot radius
Saving Throw:  Special

Dardan's siccating parchment is identical to Dardan's dehydration except as noted below. This spell is highly unusual in that it must always be cast from a specially prepared parchment scroll. To begin the process the parchment must be cured by immersion in a vat of alcohol and salt for three days. While the parchment is curing, the wizard must prepare a special ink of dried blood, saliva, and diamond dust (500 gp). When the wizard has completed these two tasks, he may then inscribe the spell onto the scroll in a rite requiring two full days without interruption. Finally, the scroll must be sealed with a paste made of vinegar, clay, and lye.
Anytime after the sealing of the scroll the magic held within can be released by breaking the fragile and brittle seal. When the seal is broken a wave of rapidly expanding concentric rings of chalky beige particles will emanate from the scroll. All creatures in the area of effect except the bearer of the scroll will be effected as if Dardan's dehydration were cast upon them.
The rite and components used in casting this spell make the parchment very frail and delicate. Special care must be taken in storing the scroll to prevent the magic from being released accidentally.

