For the vanilla version of the spell, see Slay Living.
Slay Living
Level: 5
School: Necromancy
Sphere: Necromantic
Range: Personal
Duration: Special
Casting Time: 5
Area of Effect: 1 creature
Saving Throw: Spell partial
Upon casting this spell, the priest has to touch an opponent in order to visit the effect upon them. On a successful touch from the priest, the victim is instantly killed unless a saving throw vs. spell is made. Even then, the victim will suffer 2d8+20 points of magic damage. The spell expires once the priest makes a successful melee attack or after 1 turn has passed. The priest gains a +4 bonus to hit the target. Magic resistance does not affect this spell.