Contagion

Level 4 wizard spell — School of Necromancy**

Cast by: Mage, Sorcerer, Bard

Stat	Value
Range	30 yds.
Casting Time	4
Duration	Permanent
Saving Throw	Neg.
Area of Effect	1 creature

Description

This spell causes a major disease and weakness in a creature. The afflicted individual is immediately stricken with painful and distracting symptoms: boils, blotches, lesions, seeping abscesses, and so on. Strength, Dexterity, and Charisma are reduced by 2. The afflicted character is also slowed. These effects persist until the character receives a Cure Disease spell.

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Source: bg2ee/original_manuals/baldurs_gate_2_ee_mastering_melee_and_magic.pdf — "Wizard Spells—Level 4" → "Contagion".