Darkfire (necromancy)

Darkfire was a necromancy spell conjured forth a fan of magical black fire.

Effects
When the spell was cast, oily black flames erupted from the caster's hands. Atypical of normal fire, darkfire was cool to the touch and did not ignite flammable items or objects. It was harmful to living people or creatures and actually healed the undead.

History
The specifications of darkfire were inscribed within the Beshaban relic, the Black Book.

Components
In addition to verbal and somatic components, this spell required a pinch of ash that was formed by the cremation of a mammalian creature.