...Two New Mark Spells

To those of you who haveThe Book of Eldritch Might, these spells look somewhat familiar. Their siblings, mark of fire, mark of air, etc., all appear in that book.

Continuing in their tradition, researchers are coming up with more and more mark spells all the time. Here are two.

Mark of Acid
Evocation (Acid)
Level: Sor/Wiz 2
Components: V, S
Casting Time: 1 full round
Range: Touch
Target: One creature
Duration: 1 hour/level or until discharged
Saving Throw: Will negates (harmless)
Spell Resistance: Yes

This spell creates a dark green amorphous mark on the face, hand, or other prominent feature of any creature, living or undead. Those bearing this mark gain a +2 enhancement bonus to Constitution. They also possess the ability to cast from the palm of the hand a spray of acid that inflicts 1d6 points of damage to everyone within 10 feet of the character (Reflex saving throw for half damage). Using this spray of acid ability immediately dismisses the mark of acid.

Mark of Sound
Evocation (Sonic)
Level: Brd 3, Sor/Wiz 2
Components: V, S
Casting Time: 1 full round
Range: Touch
Target: One creature
Duration: 1 hour/level or until discharged
Saving Throw: Will negates (harmless)
Spell Resistance: Yes

The energy of this spell, also known as songrune, creates a dark blue spiral mark on the face, hand, or other prominent feature of any creature, living or undead. Those bearing this mark gain a +2 enhancement bonus to Reflex saving throws. They also possess the ability to scream with a powerful, shrill sonic blast 5 feet wide, 5 feet high, and 50 feet long. Anyone in this area suffers 2d6 points of sonic damage (Reflex saving throw for half damage). Using this sonic blast ability immediately dismisses the mark of sound.

Illustration by Unseelie Court