Curse of Impending Blades

Spell Compendium (Sc)Updated Supplementals (3.5)

Curse of Impending Blades is a D&D 3.5 spell (Necromancy) from Sc. On class lists for Bard (Level 2), Ranger (Level 2), Sorcerer (Level 2), and others. Range or area: Medium (100 ft. + 10 ft./level); Saving throw: None; Duration: 1 minute/level; Casting time: 1 standard action.

School
Necromancy
Casting Time
1 standard action
Components
V, S, M, DF
Range
Medium (100 ft. + 10 ft./level)
Target
One creature
Duration
1 minute/level
Saving Throw
None
Spell Resistance
Yes

You grip the nail-pierced hunk of leather and cast the spell. A small black dagger jets from the tip of the nail and strikes your opponent squarely in the chest.

The target of the spell has a hard time avoiding attacks, sometimes even seeming to stumble into harm’s way. The subjects takes a -2 penalty to AC.

The curse cannot be dispelled, but it can be removed with a break enchantment, limited wish, miracle, remove curse, or wish spell.

Arcane Material Component: A nail through a piece of leather.