Strike Numb

Regular; Resisted by HT
The subject temporarily loses all sense of touch, as per the Numb disadvantage
(p. B146). This includes the effects of the Resist Pain spell, so it is
sometimes a blessing in disguise. The subject does not feel blows (beyond a
jolt), does not feel a pickpocket going through his possessions, does not feel
the heat of the stove top he is leaning on . . . If the caster desires, the spell
can selectively numb the subject (numbing only the arms, for instance).

Duration: 10 seconds.
Cost: 3 to cast. 1 to maintain.
Prerequisite: Resist Pain.

Item
(a) Any. Always on; only affects the wearer.
Energy cost to create: 300.

(b) Staff or wand. Usable only by mages; the item must touch the subject.
Energy cost to create: 800.