Lightning bolt

Lightning bolt was an evocation spell that caused arcs of lightning to emanate from the caster's fingertips.

Effects
The searing bolt of electricity traveled in a straight line emanating from the caster. Older versions of this spell struck all in its path while newer versions were aimed at a particular creature and then, with skill, could be forked to hit one or two other creatures.

The bolt from the older versions was powerful enough to blast wooden door to flinders, set fire to combustible materials, splinter a hand-depth of stone, or melt soft metals such as gold, silver, copper, lead, and bronze.

Components
Older versions of this spell required verbal, somatic, and material components including a tuft of fur and a small rod made of amber, crystal, or glass.