Dark Pulse — Drow
(Evocation)
(Force)
Level: 1
Range: 10 yds./level
Components: V, S, M
Duration: Special
Casting Time: 1
Area of Effect: 1 creature
Saving Throw: None
This spell is conjures a black bolt of force that unerringly strikes its target, as per a magic missile spell. This tiny black mote of energy corrupts the target’s natural body systems, as concentrated Underdark radiation causes internal shuttering and rapid, erratic muscle movement. This causes 1 point of damage per 2 levels of the caster, (to a max. of 5 damage at 9th-level). In addition, the caster can either have the damage occur instantly, or on a round-by-round basis (commonly used against enemy spellcasters). For example, a 3rd-level mage could have his dark pulse deal 2 points of damage, or have it deal 1 point of damage two rounds in a row. The last use of this spell will prevent most spellcasters from casting spells while they are suffering damage. Unlike the magic missile spell, a dark pulse is not stopped by a shield spell.
The material component of dark pulse is a stone from the Underdark, the subterranean realm 2 miles under ground.
Notes: Restricted to drow; uncommon for Deathsingers, otherwise rare.
