ARCANE DISASTER

Not even the greatest arcanists can always predict when their magic might go awry. A golem could escape control, or an outsider free itself from a summoning circle. A magic item might be tainted, creating a curse that could impact the surrounding area. Whatever the case, arcane disasters can cause damage that is not only substantial but incredibly bizarre. Consider, for example, the repercussions of arcane pollution (see page 32) that affects everyone in a neighborhood with a baleful polymorph effect.