Darkdust

Darkdust was a variety of enchanted powder that was popular in the the Dalelands in the 14 century DR.

Description
This powder resembled coarse sand and was gray in coloration. It was typically contained within small black bags or pouches, with enough of the substance for one to three doses.

Powers
Darkdust could only affect creatures that were living humanoids of in height. When thrown at such a target, the creature would be completely enveloped in a cloud of inky blackness. If the powder's magic was resisted, the target would only be afflicted with temporary blindness.

The effect of darkdust could be negated by the cure blindness spell.

Notable Owners
Most guilds in the Dalelands possessed one or more pouches of darkdust.