Range 1 Spells?

[jimkehn]

My question is, does the spell remain in effect for the entire battle? Or just that round of combat?? i.e., can you cast the spell on the first round, and does it remain in effect if he touches a person on round 8? And does it only last for one effect, or can you get multiple effects from casting it once?

[thejeff]

Pretty sure it's a single effect. Casting it and trying to touch someone is the same action.