Arrow of the White Assassin
Necromancy
Level: Sor/Wiz 5
Components: V, S, M
Casting Time: 1 action
Range: 10 ft.
Effect: 1 magical arrow or bolt
Duration: 1 minute/level (D, see text)
Saving Throw: Fortitude negates
Spell Resistance: Yes

This spell creates a pure white arrow or crossbow bolt that is cold to the touch. This arrow lasts for 1 minute per caster level, and it can be used by anyone during that time.

If this arrow or bolt strikes a living creature, that creature must make a Fortitude save or else be "slain" instantly as the arrow penetrates its heart or another vital organ. The target's life signs cease after a few moments of bleeding, and the body quickly begins to cool. Any attempts to animate, raise, resurrect, or reincarnate the victim automatically fail. A heal, limited wish, break enchantment, anti-magic field, wish, or miracle will instantly revive the victim as if the spell had ended normally.

The "slain" target returns to its previous living condition and consciousness instantly after being "dead" for 30 minutes. The arrow, wound, and blood completely vanish at this time.

Casting a spell such as analyse dweomer on the arrow reveals the details of this spell.

Material Components: A white leather mask and an arrow or crossbow bolt.