Negative Energy Burst

Caster Level(s): Wizard / Sorcerer 3
Innate Level: 3
School: Necromancy
Descriptor(s): Negative
Component(s): Verbal, Somatic
Range: Medium
Area of Effect / Target: Huge
Duration: Instant
Additional Counter Spells: Negative Energy Protection
Save: Will 1/2
Spell Resistance: Yes

All creatures caught in the area of effect take 1d8 points of negative energy damage, +1 per caster level, to a maximum of +20. All creatures caught in the area also lose 1 point of strength per 4 caster levels. Negative energy spells have a reverse effect on undead, healing instead of harming them.