\subsection{Bestow Curse}\label{bestow-curse}

\emph{3rd---level necromancy}

\begin{itemize}
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\item
  \textbf{Casting Time:} 1 action
\item
  \textbf{Range:} Touch
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  \textbf{Components:} V, S
\item
  \textbf{Duration:} Concentration, up to 1 minute
\end{itemize}

You touch a creature, and that creature must succeed on a Wisdom saving
throw or become cursed for the duration of the spell. When you cast this
spell, choose the nature of the curse from the following options:

\begin{itemize}
\tightlist
\item
  Choose one ability score. While cursed, the target has disadvantage on
  ability checks and saving throws made with that ability score.
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  While cursed, the target has disadvantage on attack rolls against you.
\item
  While cursed, the target must make a Wisdom sav-ing throw at the start
  of each of its turns. If it fails, it wastes its action that turn
  doing nothing.
\item
  While the target is cursed, your attacks and spells deal an extra 1d8
  necrotic damage to the target.
\item
  A remove curse spell ends this effect. At the DM's option, you may
  choose an alternative curse effect, but it should be no more powerful
  than those described above. The DM has final say on such a curse's
  effect.
\end{itemize}

\textbf{At Higher Levels:} If you cast this spell using a spell slot of
4th level or higher, the duration is concentration, up to 10 minutes. If
you use a spell slot of 5th level or higher, the duration is 8 hours. If
you use a spell slot of 7th level or higher, the duration is 24 hours.
If you use a 9th level spell slot, the spell lasts until it is
dispelled. Using a spell slot of 5th level or higher grants a duratio
that doesn't require concentration.
