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Darkdust was a variety of enchanted powder that could impede a foe's vision[1] that was popular in the the Dalelands in the 14th century DR.[2]

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.[1]

Powers[]

Darkdust could only affect creatures that were living humanoids of 4​ to ​8 feet (1.2​ to ​2.4 meters) 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.[1]

The effect of darkdust could be negated by the cure blindness spell.[1]

Notable Owners[]

Most guilds in the Dalelands possessed one or more pouches of darkdust.[2]

Appendix[]

References[]

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 Mike Ferguson (February 1999). “Bazaar of the Bizarre: Tools of the Trade”. In Dave Gross ed. Dragon #256 (TSR, Inc.), p. 91.
  2. 2.0 2.1 Mike Ferguson (February 1999). “Bazaar of the Bizarre: Tools of the Trade”. In Dave Gross ed. Dragon #256 (TSR, Inc.), p. 90.
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