Shocking grasp

Shocking grasp charges the caster's hand with electrical energy, that damages a touched foe. A foe with a lot of metal can more easily conduct the electricity.

Shocking grasp is a common spell in the Realms, though not a popular one.

History
The Netherese arcanist Volhm is given the credit for the creation of this spell in -1970 DR.

Known Users
Pre-spellplague, the underwizards of the Arcane Brotherhood typically knew and used this spell.