Level: Mage 2;
Components: V, S, M;
Casting Time: Attack action;
Range: Medium (100 ft. + 10 ft./
level);
Area: Creatures and objects within 10-ft. spread;
Duration: 1 round/
level;
Saving Throw: Will negates (blinding only);
Spell Resistance: Yes
A cloud of particles covers everyone and everything in the
area, blinding creatures and visibly outlining invisible things for the
duration of the
spell. All within the
area are covered by the dust, which cannot be removed and continues to sparkle until it fades.
In addition to the obvious effects, a blinded creature suffers a 50% miss chance in
combat (all opponents have full concealment), loses any Dexterity bonus to
Defense, grants a +2 bonus on opponents'
attack rolls (they are effectively invisible), moves at half
speed, and suffers a -4 penalty on Search checks and most Strength- and Dexterity-based
skill checks.