Deathtouch

Melee
The caster must strike the subject to trigger this spell; hit location is
irrelevant. The subject takes 1d damage per point of energy in the spell.
Armor does not protect. This spell does affect the undead.

Cost: 1 to 3.
Prerequisite: Wither Limb.

Item
Staff or wand; the item must be colored jet black. Usable only by
mages; the item must touch the subject.
Energy cost to create: 2,500.