Decompose

Level 4 priest spell · Necromancy

Turns up to 150 lb. of dead organic matter, a corpse included, instantly to compost; corporeal undead save vs. death.

Situations: Undead · Shape

Useful — worth a slot when its situation comes up.

Sphere
Animal, Plant
Range
5 yds./level
Components
V, S, M
Casting time
7
Duration
Instantaneous
Area of effect
150 lbs. maximum
Saving throw
None or Neg.

This spell causes organic material to turn into humus or compost instantly. Up to 150 pounds of material can be affected. Living matter is not affected by this spell, although a corpse (even a fresh one) would be. Undead creatures that have corporeal forms are affected if they fail a saving throw vs. death magic. A magical item composed of organic materials (for example, a wooden spear +1) must make a saving throw vs. disintegration. Nonmagical items of organic composition (doors, rugs, etc.) receive no saving throw. Decomposed creatures can be raised, resurrected, or reincarnated if the dust is carefully collected and preserved.

The material component is a pinch of puffball dust.

Notes: Very rare spell, most common for druids. (Updated from Dragon Magazine.)

Sources

  • Priest's Spell Compendium Vol 1
This spell on the AD&D 2nd Edition Wiki