Drown (spell)

Drown was a necromancy spell that drowned the target to death.

Effects
On casting drown, the target's lung filled with water. Barring having a hale body that resisted its lungs being filled with water in the first place, the target fell unconscious on the spot and, if left alone, died. It was impossible for the target to get rid of the water by means of natural reactions like coughing, only the able medical help from another person could save the target's life.

Naturally, to creatures who did not need to breathe or who could breathe in water, this spell was harmless.

Components
Drown required somatic and verbal components and a divine focus. The somatic component was a sign of the wave.

History
Magical staves called watery grave were crafted, among others, by casting the drown spell and could be used to cast drown themselves.