Halaster's Blacksphere

City of Splendors: Waterdeep (CSW)Updated Forgotten Realms (3.5)

Halaster's Blacksphere is a D&D 3.5 spell (Evocation) from CSW. On class lists for Sorcerer (Level 8), Wizard (Level 8), Abjurer Variant (Level 8), and others. Range or area: Medium (100 ft. + 10 ft./level); Saving throw: Reflex half (see text); Duration: 2d4 rounds + 1 round/level; Casting time: 1 standard action.

School
Evocation
Casting Time
1 standard action
Components
V, S, M
Range
Medium (100 ft. + 10 ft./level)
Area
10 ft. radius burst and globe
Duration
2d4 rounds + 1 round/level
Saving Throw
Reflex half (see text)
Spell Resistance
Yes

This spell creates a burst of black force. The force burst causes 1d6 points of force damage per caster level (maximum 20d6) and envelops the affected area in a sphere of force with a radius of 10 feet, trapping creatures within. A successful Reflex save reduces the damage by half and negates the entrapment effect. Creatures trapped inside cannot escape except by those methods that can bypass or destroy a wall of force.

This spell can be used in lieu of wall of force as part of creating a bead of force.

Material Components: A small piece of charcoal and a small piece of onyx.