Body Fire
(Alteration, Evocation)

Range:  50 yards
Components:  V, S, M
Duration:  Special
Casting Time:  7
Area of Effect:  Up to 4 creatures in a 40-foot radius
Saving Throw:  Special

This spell causes the victim's body to start burning from within. Unless the victim saves versus death magic with a -3 penalty he will be subject to the flames, taking 2d10 points of damage per round. Two rounds after the flames start, and every two rounds thereafter, the victim is allowed another saving throw, with one less on the penalty per time (-2 on round 3, -1 on round 5, and no penalty thereafter).
The flames can also be halted by a successful dispel magic, or a protection from fire, which works automatically. If the flames burn for three or more rounds, all items on the victim must save versus magical fire or be destroyed. If the flames burn for 5 or more rounds, the items save with a -2 penalty. Any creature not naturally resistant to magical fire can be affected by this spell, even those without solid bodies, such as shadows and spectres. The material component is a red gemstone of any type worth 500 gp.

