Dying Curse — Old Empire (Abjuration) Sphere: Protection Level: 6 Range: 0 Components: V, S Casting Time: 2 turns Duration: Special Area of Effect: Special Saving Throw: None A priest casting a dying curse spell seeks to avenge a future death. Anyone who kills the priest—even if the priest is later resurrected—becomes the victim of a major curse with no saving throw. The effects of the curse are determined randomly (see table).The effect is permanent until removed. Only a [[Wish]] or [[Remove Major Curse]] spell can remove this curse. Notes: Granted by the Mulhorandi god HorusRe of the FORGOTTEN REALMS # Major Curse Table | 1d100 Roll | Effect | | ---------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | | 01-50 | Reduces one ability score to 3 (DM determines which randomly). | | 51-75 | —4 penalty to subject’s attack and saving throw rolls. | | 76-00 | Subject is 50% likely to drop held<br><br>items (or do nothing if not an item user). Check each round. |