Lightray

by ROB MCDONALD () on 96/05/03

From the Spellbook of Rafe von Morborund

Half-elf, Wizard/Rogue, 9/10

Level
1
School
Alteration
Sphere
Range
20 feet
VSM
V, S, M
Dur
1 turn/level
CT
1
AE
Special
ST
None

Spell description

Upon completion of LIGHTRAY, one of the caster's index fingers emits a cone of light in the direction it is pointed. At its maximum range, the ray illuminates an area 2' in diameter, although the wizard can make the beam smaller and shorter at will. The light produced by LIGHTRAY is roughly equivalent to torchlight in brightness, and thus is unable to damage an opponent (if the being is light-sensitive), nor is it of sufficient power to penetrate areas of magical darkness. In addition, the LIGHTRAY is focused such that it does not provide illumination outside its area, although the beam itself is visible for up to 30 yards if there is no obstruction between the LIGHTRAY and the observer. The caster may end the spell with a thought at any time before the spell's duration is met.

The material component is a small candle.

This spell is especially useful for thieving, when it is often not desirable to carry a lantern or torch, nor to attract attention with a regular LIGHT spell. The LIGHTRAY spell enables a thief to see a lock clearly or search a chest, etc. with far less chance of the light source being seen.


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