The ability to curse the nature is one of those spells that is relatively easy to learn and is therefore one of those that is taught quite soon to more experienced novices before they choose to pursue a career in priesthood. The spell is very simple. It exploits the innate power of the earth and corrupts it. This small metamorphosis is known to wither the plants and ruin the soil for ordinary plants. The result is an unholy area of cursed ground which holds a distinct magical tint. The spells cast on the cursed ground require some additional power in order to cast them. The one who curses the nature is unaffected by this effect and also benefits from it, if only a little.