Infestation

This spell is similar to insect swarm except that it summons thousands of tiny parasites from the surrounding area to take root in the clothes, hair, and sometimes even the skin of the subject. The creature is rarely aware of the casting, so the horrible effects of whatever parasites take hold are the first sign of the spell's success. This spell does not work against undead, ethereal, and other creatures unaffected by parasitic infestation. It takes about 1 day before infestation effects set in.

The spellcaster has no control over the type of parasites summoned. Roll on the table to determine parasitical type. The exact effects of this spell depend on the type of parasite that appears.

Cure spells greater than cure light wounds, remove curse, and heal destroy the parasites instantly. If the infestation is not countered before destructive effects begin to affect the subject, the creature must be treated for those as well.

The material component can be any item that belongs to the creature. It is buried just beneath the earth as the spell is cast, and can be dug up and reused anytime thereafter.