Shadowstrike

This spell is used by wizards to attack a creature through its shadow. The spell is cast by the wizard, who then thrusts a dagger into the shadow of his opponent. Target shadows are AC 10. If the shadow is hit, the creature takes damage just as if stabbed with the dagger, plus 1 point of damage per level of the caster.

The shadow must be attacked as soon as the spell is cast; otherwise, the spell loses power and becomes ineffective. A steady shadow requires a strong, relatively stationary light source. Torchlight or a swinging lantern will not provide light enough to form a shadow that can be affected by this spell, though a large bonfire would. The light source may shine from any direction as long as the target's shadow is cast toward the attacking wizard.