Death

''This article deals with the Death spell from Ultima IX. For details of the effects of death on an adventuring party, see Character Death.''

The Death spell in Ultima IX aims to literally drag its target to an early grave through a lethal, ethereal force. This incantation, however, differs significantly from the Kill spells previously encountered in the series: only less hardy creatures are affected, and the invoking mage is drained of half their maximum health, potentially resulting in a fatal casting should significant injuries have been previously sustained.