Lifequench

Lifequench was a perilous spell that augmented another at the expense of a victim's life.

Effects
The spell first quenched a target's life, snuffing them out instantly, and then augmented a spell still in the caster's mind to double their normal power, increasing area, damage, and duration. It could be thwarted if the target survived.

Components
The first somatic component for the spell was grabbing the target; the spell also had a verbal component.

History
In Cormanthyr, as of, the spell was meant only for use in protection of the Coronal; nonetheless, Llombaerth Starym taught it to Elminster and tricked him into casting it to slay Nacacia, another of Llombaerth's apprentices, to augment an antimagic effect atop a hut. Through the scheme, he framed Elminster for Mythanthar's death.

Appearances

 * Novels
 * Elminster in Myth Drannor