Brainkill
A wizard using this spell, which operates much
like a Forget spell, can permanently burn from the
memory of any one creature all knowledge of either
a specific place or person or a time period of up to
one year (the spellcaster may choose the desired
result). The spell works on any intelligent creature by
destroying a portion of its brain, but a victim is entitled to a saving throw vs. death magic to resist the
effects of the spell. If successful, the creature suffers
only a painful headache, which dissipates in 1 - 4
hours but is otherwise harmless. If failed, the victim
suffers 1 - 6 points of damage from an excruciating
headache, leaving him or her with selected gaps in
his memory.
Brainkill can affect only the victim's memory and
ability to recall factual information. For example, a
person thus affected might be completely unable to
remember details of a place, the name, appearance,
or any traits of a person, or might have a one-year
blank in his or her memory. The spell has no effect on
a person's learned abilities or skills. For instance,
suppose an individual gained a swimming proficiency six months before coming under the influence
of this spell. While the victim will no longer recall the
swimming lessons, he or she still retains the ability,
though it might not become evident until the victim
jumps into a large body of water. Aside from relearning it as best as one can, the lost knowledge and
memories can never be regained except by a Wish.
[Complete Book of Necromancers]
School: Necromancy
Level: 4
Rarity: Uncommon
Level: 4
Rarity: Uncommon
Range: Touch
Components: V, S
Duration: Permanent
Casting Time: 1 round
Area of Effect: 1 creature
Saving Throw: Negates
Components: V, S
Duration: Permanent
Casting Time: 1 round
Area of Effect: 1 creature
Saving Throw: Negates
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