Soulrend

Forcibly ripping out a victim's soul, instantly killing them

Effect

Semi transparent green energy that simultaneously kills the target and steals their soul

Side/Secondary Effects

Ectoplasm residue on the victim

Manifestation

Green energy

Source

Dark souls

Gestures & Ritual

Gesture

Related School

Dark Magic

Effect Duration

15 seconds if it doesn't instantly kill

Effect Casting Time

One or two seconds

Range

Fifteen feet

Applied Restriction

Particularly powerful enemies can resist the spell, in which case they'll only lose a portion of their soul. The spell will need to be used again to finish the job. It can also be stopped by magical defenses.