Death

The Death spell is a potent but dangerous way of disposing of foes in Ultima IX.

Spell Description
The Death spell aims to literally drag its target to an early grave through a lethal, ethereal force. The darget, if it can't restist, is dragged into the realm of the dead. This incantation, however, differs significantly from the Kill spells previously used by spellcasters: 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.

Trivia

 * The limitations on the spell, as described above, essentially make it useless. Even weaker opponents can either withstand it, or hurt the Avatar before casting is done, thus stopping the spell.