Ice Blade

Level 4 priest spell · Alteration, Invocation/Evocation

Forms a sword of whirling ice shards that hits as a +2 weapon at THAC0 6 for 3d4 plus 1d6 cold, a round per level.

Situation: Attack

Useful — worth a slot when its situation comes up.

Sphere
Combat, Weather
Range
0
Components
V, S, M
Casting time
4
Duration
1 round/level
Area of effect
4-foot-long, 4-inch-wide field of force
Saving throw
None

This spell creates a swirling sword-shaped formation of jagged, fast-swirling ice shards extending from the caster's hand. Weightless and non-metallic, it is considered a +2 enchanted weapon for purposes of determining what it can hit and strikes at THAC0 6, regardless of the caster's normal combat abilities. An ice blade can pass through (be swept across) parrying weapons and obstacles such as trees without being stopped by them. Its touch lacerates for 3d4 points of damage and chills for an additional Id6 points of damage.

The material component for this spell is a shard of ice, glass, or crystal.

Notes: Granted by Auril, called Frostmaiden, of the Forgotten Realms setting.

Sources

  • Faiths & Avatars (9516)
  • Priest's Spell Compendium Vol 2
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