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	'''Darkness, 15 ft. radius''' is a spell that summons an impenetrable blackness at a location of the caster's choosing. Within this absolute void, all light is obliterated, rendering those inside completely blind. The effect negates all natural and magical sources of illumination, including torches, lanterns and magical light.		'''Darkness, 15 ft. radius''' is a spell that summons an impenetrable blackness at a location of the caster's choosing. Within this absolute void, all light is obliterated, rendering those inside completely blind. The effect negates all natural and magical sources of illumination, including torches, lanterns and magical light.

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-'''Darkness''' causes an impenetrable to appear where desired by the caster.  Within this area, all light is obliterated, so that within the inky blackness an observer can see nothing at all.  The spell affects [[Infravision|infravision]], but those possessing [[Ultravision (spell)|ultravision]] are able to see normally.
+'''Darkness, 15 ft. radius''' is a spell that summons an impenetrable blackness at a location of the caster's choosing. Within this absolute void, all light is obliterated, rendering those inside completely blind. The effect negates all natural and magical sources of illumination, including torches, lanterns and magical light.
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-The dividing line between darkness inside the spell's effect and the ambient light without is absolute — so that characters standing with half their face inside the darkness would be utterly blind in one eye, while perfectly able to see with the other.  A [[Light (spell)|light]] will dispel the darkness, unless a [[Saving Throws|save vs. magic]] is made by the darkness's caster.  Darkness, on the other hand, will always dispel a light spell.  When either spell is broken by the other, both spells cease to be in effect.
+The border between the darkness and the surrounding light is abrupt and absolute. A creature standing partially within the spell's area would experience total blindness in one eye, while the other eye remains fully functional in the ambient light beyond the effect. This stark division can be disorienting for those caught at the edge, especially during movement or combat.
-Shooting into or through the created darkness gives a –8 penalty [[Roll to Hit|to hit]].  Swinging a weapon around in the darkness also gives a -8 penalty; with the wielder not knowing whether friend or foe is the target.  Those outside the darkness, attacking into it with a [[Weapons List|hand-to-hand weapon]], are only –4 to hit — but the target must be in an adjacent hex.
+A [[Light (spell)|light]] spell can dispel the darkness, unless the caster of darkness succeeds in a [[Saving Throws|save vs. magic]]. However, the darkness spell always negates a light spell, causing both dweomers to cancel each other entirely, leaving neither in effect.
-Once cast in place, the darkness area of effect cannot be moved or adjusted.
+== Combat ==
-[[Category: Clerical Spells]][[Category: Don't Review until 2023]]
+Once cast, the darkness remains fixed in place, maintaining its 15-foot radius without shifting or adjusting. The caster cannot move or manipulate the effect once it is established, making placement a crucial factor in how the spell is used tactically.

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	Once cast in place, the darkness area of effect cannot be moved or adjusted.		Once cast in place, the darkness area of effect cannot be moved or adjusted.
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 {{Spelltable
 | name = Darkness, 15 ft. radius
-| range = 10 ft. per level
+| range = 10 ft. per [[Experience Level|level]]
-| duration = 10 +1 round per level
+| duration = 10 +1 [[Combat Round|round]] per level
 | area of effect = 15 ft. radius globe
 | casting time = 1 round
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-Causes an impenetrable darkness to emanate from a given point, as designated by the caster within the spell range.  All light then disappears, producing an inky blackness in which one's hand cannot be seen before one's face.  This elimination includes [[Infravision|infravision]] as well, but [[Ultravision (spell)|ultravision]] is unaffected. The division between darkness caused by the spell and the light without is sharp, so that moving into the blackness produces a stark change.
+The dividing line between darkness inside the spell's effect and the ambient light without is absolute — so that characters standing with half their face inside the darkness would be utterly blind in one eye, while perfectly able to see with the other.  A [[Light (spell)|light]] will dispel the darkness, unless a [[Saving Throws|save vs. magic]] is made by the darkness's caster.  Darkness, on the other hand, will always dispel a light spell.  When either spell is broken by the other, both spells cease to be in effect.
-The spell [[Light (spell)|light]] will dispel darkness, unless a [[Saving Throws|save vs. magic]] is made by the spell's caster. Darkness, however, will always dispel light.  When either spell is dispelled, both are considered negated.
+Shooting into or through the created darkness gives a –8 penalty [[Roll to Hit|to hit]].  Swinging a weapon around in the darkness also gives a -8 penalty; with the wielder not knowing whether friend or foe is the target.  Those outside the darkness, attacking into it with a [[Weapons List|hand-to-hand weapon]], are only –4 to hit — but the target must be in an adjacent hex.
-Shooting into or through darkness (shooting blind) incurs a –8 [[Roll to Hit|to hit]] penalty, as does any weapon attack, made by any creature, inside the darkness. Persons outside the darkness, attacking into it with a [[Weapons List|hand-to-hand weapon]] is –4 to hit, if the target is in an adjacent hex.
+Once cast in place, the darkness area of effect cannot be moved or adjusted.

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-Causes impenetrable darkness to encircle a given point, as designated by the caster within the spell range.
+Causes an impenetrable darkness to emanate from a given point, as designated by the caster within the spell range.  All light then disappears, producing an inky blackness in which one's hand cannot be seen before one's face.  This elimination includes [[infravision]] as well, but [[Ultravision (spell)|ultravision]] is unaffected. The division between darkness caused by the spell and the light without is sharp, so that moving into the blackness produces a stark change.
-The spell will eliminate infravision also — but ultravision is unaffected. The darkness within the spell does not bleed; the cut off between darkness and light is sharp and complete.
+The spell [[Light (spell)|light]] will dispel darkness, unless a [[Saving Throws|save vs. magic]] is made by the spell's caster. Darkness, however, will always dispel light.  When either spell is dispelled, both are considered negated.
-Light will dispel darkness unless a save vs. magic is made by the caster. Darkness will always dispel light. Where either are dispelled, both spells are considered negated.
+Shooting into or through darkness (shooting blind) incurs a –8 [[Roll to Hit|to hit]] penalty, as does any weapon attack, made by any creature, inside the darkness. Persons outside the darkness, attacking into it with a [[Weapons List|hand-to-hand weapon]] is –4 to hit, if the target is in an adjacent hex.
-Shooting into or through the darkness incurs a –8 ‘to hit’ penalty, as does any weapon attack made by any creature inside the darkness. Persons outside the darkness attacking into it with a hand held weapon is –4 ‘to hit’ if the target is in an adjacent hex.
+If cast upon a creature, the darkness will move as the creature moves. Darkness cannot be used to blind opponents.
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 If cast upon a creature, darkness will move as the creature moves. Darkness cannot be used to blind opponents.
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