Aura of Venom

School evocation [poison]; Level: alchemist 4, magus 4, serpent warlock 4, sorcerer/wizard 4, witch 4

Components: V, S, M (the venom sac of a poisonous snake)

Casting Time: 1 standard action

Range: Personal

Area: 5-ft.-radius spherical emanation centered on you

Duration: 1 round/2 levels (D)

Saving Throw: Fort negates; Spell Resistance: yes

This spell surrounds you with a translucent, writhing aura of purple and red. Any living creature that comes within 5 ft. of you must save or become poisoned. The poison inflicts 1d4 damage to a random ability (Strength, Dexterity, etc.), with no secondary damage. Creatures that successfully save are immune to the aura’s poison for the duration of the spell. All snakes and creatures that are immune to poison are unaffected by the spell.