Wall of Darkness

Ability Type: Spell, Difficulty 16
Provided By: Common Dark Magic

Spell Type: Elemental, Darkness
Form: Static
Function: Offensive, Defensive, Utility
Power Cost: 1 to 4
Duration: Maintainable

The wall created by this spell is an intangible, two-dimensional field that absorbs light falling on it from either side – making it difficult to see anything on the far side and weakening any Light Damage attacks that pass through it. In addition the malign nature of elemental Darkness causes the field to inflict Shock on anyone passing through it.

In a well-lit environment, the light-drinking effect of a Wall of Darkness makes its presence fairly obvious, but in an area that is already dark the spell can be extremely difficult to spot – making it an ideal trap for the unwary. Walls of Darkness are normally square or rectangular, but can be of any simple shape their caster wishes – so long as they remain completely flat and are within the dimensions described.

Creation Range: 1m x Power
Apparent Darkness: 3 x Power (applied as negative apparent Illumination to wall's far side)
Light Damage Absorbed: 10 x Power (subtracted from all Light Damage attacks that pass through)
Maximum Wall Area: Square with sides of 2m x Power
Shock Inflicted: 1/2 x Power (round up)