Bladebend

Level 5 priest spell · Alteration

Twists a drawn blade within 70 ft. around to strike its own bearer once, at the caster's THAC0.

Situation: Attack

Niche — marginal: too small an effect for a slot at its level.

Sphere
Combat
Range
70 ft.
Components
V, S, M
Casting time
8
Duration
Instantaneous
Area of effect
1 edged weapon
Saving throw
None

Bladebend causes the blade of one unsheathed, edged weapon within range, mentally selected by the priest, to twist about to strike its bearer. Sentient, non-evil weapons are unaffected by this spell.

The weapon strikes with the base THAC0 of the caster, plus any bonuses or penalties inherent to the affected weapon. Once the attack is resolved, the affected weapon reverts to its normal state.

This spell has only recently been perfected by the clergy of the Masked Lord. Earlier attempts to mimic Vhaeraun's natural ability resulted in writhing weapons flying all about at random.

The material component of this spell is the priest's holy symbol.

Notes: Granted by the drow god Vhaeraun.

Sources

  • Priest's Spell Compendium Vol 1
This spell on the AD&D 2nd Edition Wiki