Sting

(See also: Sting (Cantrip))

This spell enables the caster to harm a single creature up to 40 feet distant, including people, in a minor way: By making a buzzing noise and pointing an extended finger at an area of his or her own anatomy, the caster causes a brief (2 second) but intense pain in the corresponding area of the target creature (unless the latter saves vs. spell). This pain causes no permanent damage, but if applied to the eyes it can blind for one round, or it can silence coherent speech by afflicting the tongue, or cause delicate manipulation of tiny objects (jewelry, or material components in spellcasting) to be ruined, and the handled items dropped or fumbled. Thus, spellcasting can be ruined by successful use of this spell.

Sting is a single-use spell, causing but one pain if successful. It is often used to warn or cow ignorant creatures who threaten the spellcaster.