Chromatic Blade

(See also: Chromatic Blade - Lvl 5 (Wizard Spell))

This spell creates a shimmering blade of constantly changing hue, of needle-width and magical sharpness. It can be wielded by any creature, although the caster can will the blade out of existence when he chooses. The blade is considered a +2 magical weapon for attack purposes (no damage bonus), weighs nothing, and makes no sound upon impact. Its touch does 2d6 hp damage and can sever extremities as a sword of sharpness does.

The bearer of a chromatic blade receives a +3 bonus to saving throws vs. color spray attacks, and the blade's attack can destroy one globe of a prismatic sphere or one layer of a prismatic wall upon contact, without harm to the wielder. Similarly, a prismatic spray is scattered upon contact with such a blade. A chromatic blade glows with a bright, gleaming radiance equivalent in illumination effects to a faerie fire at all times, regardless of the caster's or bearer's wishes. The color of this glow changes continually and is uncontrollable.

A chromatic blade can be destroyed by a dispel magic, disintegrate, or properly worded limited wish. It cannot be physically damaged in any way (although it can be parried or blocked like a normal, physical blade). A chromatic blade is not affected by changes in light or darkness (mundane or magical) or magnetic effects, and it cannot be mentally wielded or influenced from a distance, except for the caster willing it out of existence. It is safe to touch a chromatic blade only at its hilt or guard; the magical blade itself is all edges, and even its lightest touch will cause harm.

An illusionist or other spell-caster can wield a chromatic blade without nonproficiency or class penalties. The material component of this spell is an edged metal weapon of any size and quality, which is consumed in the spell-casting.