*3rd-level evocation* **Casting Time:** 1 action **Range:** 30 feet (5-foot radius) **Components:** V, S, M (a rat tail) **Duration:** Instantaneous A rot starts to appear at a point you choose within range and quickly spreads outwards. Each creature in a 5-foot radius sphere centred on that point must make a Constitution saving throw, taking 10d6 necrotic damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. _**At Higher Levels.**_ When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 4th level or higher, the damage increases by 1d6 for each slot level above 3rd. ***Spell Lists.** Druid, Ranger, Sorcerer, Warlock, Wizard*