Remove Life Level - Witch

This spell is a specialized curse, allowing the caster to temporarily remove one life energy level from the chosen victim. If the victim is wary, the caster must make a successful attack roll; otherwise, a mere touch is sufficient. The victim receives a saving throw vs. spell with a -S penalty; failure means the loss of an experience level for the duration of the spell.

The victim loses one Hit Die and any applicable level-based abilities such as THAC0 saving throws, thief abilities, and spells. The individual functions at the reduced level, gaining no experience until the spell ends. If used against a 1st-level character, the character becomes 0-level for the spell's duration. A 0-level character affected by the spell is slain if a saving throw vs. death magic is failed; otherwise, the character sickens within a day and requires complete bed rest for the spell's duration.

If cast by a full witch coven, the duration is a year and a day; otherwise, it is a month. A wish can undo the curse before the spell ends, and the caster can remove it at will (usually in exchange for a service). The casting of this spell is an evil act.

The material component is a coin taken in payment for a betrayal.