School necromancy [curse]; Level necromancer 2
CASTING
Casting Time 1 standard action
EFFECT
Range touch
Target one weapon touched
Duration 1 minute and permanent (see text)
Saving Throw Will negates; Spell Resistance yes
DESCRIPTION
You place a drop of your blood on a weapon and charge it with magic so that you transfer a small amount of your life essence to the next living creature you strike with the weapon. Thereafter, you can spend a move action to know the direction and general distance of that creature. The target can negate this effect with a successful Will save. You must strike a creature within 1 minute of casting this spell or the magic is wasted, but once the mark of blood takes effect it is permanent until dispelled or removed via an effect like cross.