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Sunbolt of Aben-Sol
(Alteration)

Sphere: Combat, Sun Level: To Be Determined
Range: 0 Components: V, S, M
Duration: 1 round/lvl Casting Time: 6
Area of Affect: 1 Javelin Saving Throw: None


A work in progress. I would appreciate any feedback from players and DMs, plus would like sugestions as to what spell level this spell should be.

This spell turns a non-magical javelin into a powerful magical throwing weapon with a speed of 3.

Against most targets, it counts as a +2 magical weapon that deals 1d8+2 fire damage on a successful hit. It deals double damage to undead it successfully strikes. Any creature struck must save vs. spell or be blinded for 1d4 rounds.

In addition, the weapon may result in the total destruction of those undead it strikes that are specifically affected by sunlight. Such creatures must make a save vs. Death magic to avoid destruction, with a penalty or bonus equal to half the difference between their level and the caster's (Thus, an undead with 10 HD would gain a +1 bonus against the spell cast by a level 8 caster).

The weapon can be thrown up to 60 yards with no penalty for distance, and it automatically returns to the owner's hand after being thrown. The spell lasts for 1 round per level of the caster, after which the javelin is consumed by the magic.

The material components are a non-magical javelin and the priest's holy symbol.

This spell is available to priests of Aben-Sol. It is rare (25%) to priests of other LG, NG, and LN priesthoods.