This spell was developed by the sorcerer-king of Draj, and so far as is known only his templars make use of it. When this spell is cast, the templar points a hand at the targeted individual, who must then save vs. death magic. Failure means the subject's heart is literally torn from his or her breast, ripping through any covering clothing or armor in the process. It flies toward the caster's hand, where it can be grasped, and the subject dies instantly. A victim who makes a successful saving throw only takes damage equal to that of a cause serious wounds spell (2d8+1). Creatures larger than man-size are not affected by this spell.
The material component is a dried-out chunk from the heart of a humanoid being.
Notes: Very rare spell from the Dark Sun setting. (Updated from Dragon Magazine.)