Corpse Visage

This spell transforms the caster's face or the face of any creature touched by the caster into the horrifying visage of a rotting corpse. The effect of this illusion is so startling that when it is viewed by opponents, the wizard's party adds a modifier of +2 to their surprise roll. Creatures with low Intelligence or higher (Intelligence of 5 or greater) and with 1 Hit Die or less (or who are 1st level or lower) must make a successful saving throw when first viewing corpse visage or flee in terror for 1-4 rounds.

Corpse visage does not distinguish between friend and foe, and all who view it are subject to its effects. If the spell is cast upon an unwilling victim, the victim is allowed a saving throw to avoid the effect.

The cloth material component must be prepared by dotting it with paints of assorted colors.

Note: The Complete Wizard's Handbook lists this spell as both Illusion and Necromancy. These are opposition schools. The spell description is clear that this is an illusion, so it has been removed from the necromancy school.

[Complete Wizard's Handbook]

School: Illusion/Phantasm
Level: 1
Rarity: Common

Range: Touch
Components: V, S, M
Duration: 1 round/ level
Casting Time: 1 round
Area of Effect; Creature touched
Saving Throw: Negates

Material Components: a rag or piece of cloth taken from a corpse (consumed)