Since Roman times, people have associated the hand's fourth digit with the wearing of rings. In many cultures, a proportionally longer ring finger in men has been taken as a sign of fertility.
The ball explodes on impact, knocking enemies to the ground and dealing 1d3+3 fire damage per two caster levels (a successful Reflex save reduces the fire damage by half and negates the knockdown effect) and 1d2+2 force damage per caster level (no save) to targets in the area.
After a short delay, Brand creates a Pillar of Flame at a target area, dealing 75/120/165/210/255 (+60% Ability Power) magic damage to enemy units within the area. Blaze: Units that are ablaze take an additional 25% damage from Pillar of Flame.