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.