The Font of Putrescence, also known simply as Putresce, was an artifact wielded by Kain as a fledgeling vampire during the events of Blood Omen: Legacy of Kain. When used the Font of Putrescence fired a bolt of energy that would seek out a nearby enemy and upon impact dissolve their body into a pool of poisonous flesh. The toxic remains left by the Font of Putrescence were highly contagious; if Kain or another enemy touched the puddle of contaminated flesh they would be instantly poisoned.