Starfire Cascade

Starfire Cascade

3rd-level evocation
Casting Time: 1 action
Range: 120 feet
Components: V, S, M (a piece of meteorite and a vial of phosphorescent liquid)
Duration: Instantaneous


Starfire Cascade is an evocation spell that draws upon the ancient and mystical energies of distant stars, unleashing a spectacular and devastating rain of celestial fire. This spell is not just an invocation of flame; it is a conduit for the cosmic power of the stars, a brilliant display of the universe's fiery heart, cascading down in a shower of awe-inspiring and lethal starlight.


The caster holds aloft the meteorite fragment, which begins to glow with a fierce, inner light. As the spell is chanted, the air around the caster shimmers with heat, and the sky above seems to open, resonating with the call of distant stars. With a final, commanding gesture, the caster directs this celestial energy towards the target area.


Area of Effect: Starfire Cascade creates a 30-foot-radius sphere of scintillating starfire at a point within range. The area is illuminated with a brilliant, otherworldly light, as if a piece of the night sky has descended to the earthly realm. The cascading starfire envelops everything within its reach, bathing the area in both beauty and destruction.


Mechanic: Creatures within the sphere must make a Dexterity saving throw. On a failed save, they take 5d8 radiant damage, as they are scorched by the searing heat of the stars. The radiant fire burns with an intensity that transcends normal flames, capable of igniting even the most resistant of materials. On a successful save, creatures take half damage, as they manage to partially evade the celestial inferno.


Stellar Afterglow: After the cascade, the area remains aglow with a faint stellar radiance for 1 minute. This lingering light grants dim illumination, and any creature that starts its turn in the area takes 1d4 radiant damage, a remnant of the spell's lingering starfire energy.


At Higher Levels: When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 4th level or higher, the initial damage increases by 1d8 for each slot level above 3rd.


Classes: Wizard, Sorcerer, Druid
Source: Custom Creation


Starfire Cascade is more than just a spell; it is a connection to the celestial realm, a demonstration of the caster's ability to harness the sublime and awe-inspiring powers of the cosmos. It represents a blend of beauty and danger, symbolizing the untamed and majestic nature of the stars. This spell offers both a visually stunning spectacle and a formidable weapon, embodying the raw and radiant energy of the stars themselves.