Laeral's Cutting Hand

This spell affects one of the caster's hands. The spell does not change the hand's appearance, but its lightest touch severs non-magical ropes, sacks, and the like. Its strike deals 1d4+2 points of damage. The spell dweomer can be made visible as a faerie fire-like glow of any hue, if the caster desires.

While the spell lasts, the caster's hand is considered a +2 weapon for purposes of what it can hit. The caster gains a +2 bonus to attack rolls made both barehanded and with all non-missile weapons wielded by the hand (the caster's base THAC0 is unchanged). The magic does not prevent the hand from moving, grasping, and otherwise functioning normally.

No spell involving a somatic component can be cast while the cutting hand is maintained. It can be ended in an instant at the caster's will.

Notes: Restricted to the Seven Sisters, their apprentices, and select Harpers in the Forgotten Realms setting.