Illian: War of the Brothers
This one person dared to tamper with the crescent throne and enchant it with a magic draining spell. once uren was caught in its trap, it was a simple matter of stabbing him in the heart with a silver dagger."
Chapter 3
"using magic drains much of our energy and we need manna potions to replenish the lost energy but before i go i'll give u the address its 137 north promenade royal cendalath hospital." felix gave lawrence a hug as tears rolled down his cheeks.
Chapter Fourteen: Test Results (edit 10/31/2014)
She was still panting slightly, giving her mentor a broad grin, "a little exhausted from the effort, but i don't feel much real magical drain. i know you're monitoring things, but i think it also enhanced my reserve capacity as well.
Finding Home (Chapter Two)
Perhaps there's no way of knowing for you; but magic drains a person very much, when used. so when i ... did that unappropriate thing to you.... i was so exhausted that i had begun to hallucinate.
Tayelle's Sexual Corruption
Physically expended and magically drained, tayelle fell to her knees and shuddered weakly, wishing that she'd kept just one last mana potion to help get her through the dungeon.
First an End
The magic drained me, and i fell into a soft slumber.
Shady Impressions: Shady Impressions: Of Mouthiness, Monologues and Mountains #6-7
"looks like the magical drain wasn't permanent." russo contentedly thought to himself as he let magic flow through his fingers with no real purpose in mind.
The Luck of Finding a Warm Fire in the Woods
I usually just need an hour or so to recharge when my magic drains me like this. just let me lean on you till we get to the couch in my living room and i'll be back up to take you home in no time."
Training a Ha'tinre
After they are finished in their training, they are given a powerful magic drained from the blood of demons from another realm. it is what gives the men their glowing eyes. so they always hide their faces, wrapped in cloth as black as their souls.
Skyrim, Arga's Story: Chapter 1: Arrival
Already he could feel his stores of magic draining away, and while it would come back, it always took time for it to recharge. he needed to cover ground quickly, and he couldn't afford to waste time. regardless, it was still slow going.
Fates of the Unicorns 32 - Dreams
She screamed at the top of her lungs, feeling the magic drain from her body and leaving her weak and helpless. she fell to the floor, face smacking to the cold stone and saw her horn drop, landing in front of her face.
Story Break-Patch Notes and Lore Part
The downside to being able to use all types of magic but never being able to "master" a single one, there is too much of a magical drain on the cast; this is drain makes it impossible for mages to use top-tier or master level spells.