Pernicious Poison

School necromancy [poison]; Level antipaladin 2, druid 2, sorcerer/wizard 2, witch 2

Casting Time 1 standard action

Components V, S, DF

Range touch

Target creature touched

Duration 10 minute/level

Saving Throw none; Spell Resistance yes

You weaken the target's defenses against poison. The target gains a –4 penalty on saves against poison, and poisons affecting the target continue for another 2 frequency increments (for example, black adder venom lasts 8 rounds instead of 6, and arsenic lasts for 6 minutes instead of 4). Attempts to cure the poisoned target with skill or magic take a –4 penalty.