A wand of lightning bolts, also referred to as a wand of lightning,[3][4] was a magical wand that discharged blasts of lightning as per the spell after which it was named.[5]
Creation[]
This type of wand was highly unstable during the early stages in their crafting process. If the incantations were not spoken in just the right manner it was quite possible that a squall or electrically-charged fog could appear around the crafter.[4]
It was believed that some more devious wizards inscribed inaccurate directions describing their creation in tomes scattered across the Realms, with the aim of teaching humility to their contemporaries.[4]
A crafting recipe was documented in the Imaskarran Tome of Resonance. It called for an ettercap's silk gland, fenberry essence, and the spell of lightning bolt.[1]
Powers[]
Shevarith Kendia, channeling the magics of her wand of lightning bolts.
Whenever a charge was expended from one of these wands, it discharged a single bolt of lightning. If the wielder so chose, extra charges could be spent in order to increase the destructive capabilities of the discharge.[5]
A wand of lightning bolts that was crafted after the Second Sundering possessed seven charges and recharged every morning at dawn. If it became fully depleted of all of its charges, there was a chance it could cease to function and crumble to dust.[5]
Notable Wands of Lightning Bolts[]
- Wand of Electra: a simple-looking iron rod hidden in the depths of the Elven Catacombs in Myth Drannor and guarded by skeleton lords as of 1369 DR.[6]
Notable Users[]
Individuals[]
- Ashemmi, a high-ranking member of the Zhentarim in the 14th century DR.[7]
- Kaanyr Vhok procured a wand of lightning in Dweomerheart that was activated by the word "Galvanos".[8]
- Shevarith Kendia: a Rashemi wizard who worked with other warriors of Waterdeep, performing missions on behalf of Laeral Silverhand in the late 15th century DR.[9]
Nations & Settlements[]
- The barracks of the amlakkars of Calimport commonly had wands of lightning as part of their magical arsenals.[10]
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External links[]
Wand of Lightning article at the Baldur's Gate Wiki, a wiki for the Baldur's Gate games.
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 BioWare (June 2002). Designed by Brent Knowles, James Ohlen. Neverwinter Nights. Atari.
- ↑ Interplay (December 1997). Designed by Chris Avellone, Robert Hanz. Descent to Undermountain. Interplay.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 BioWare (September 2000). Designed by James Ohlen, Kevin Martens. Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn. Black Isle Studios.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 Obsidian Entertainment (October 2006). Designed by Ferret Baudoin, J.E. Sawyer. Neverwinter Nights 2. Atari.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 Mike Mearls, Jeremy Crawford, Christopher Perkins, James Wyatt (2014). Dungeon Master's Guide 5th edition. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 211. ISBN 978-0786965622.
- ↑ Stormfront Studios (2001). Designed by Mark Buchignani, Ken Eklund, Sarah W. Stocker. Pool of Radiance: Ruins of Myth Drannor. Ubisoft Entertainment.
- ↑ Sean K. Reynolds (2001-11-04). Ashemmi. Wizards of the Coast. Archived from the original on 2016-11-01. Retrieved on 2023-04-12.
- ↑ Thomas M. Reid (March 2011). The Empyrean Odyssey. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 545. ISBN 0-7869-5768-9.
- ↑ Ludia (May 2019). Designed by Stephen David Wark, et al. Warriors of Waterdeep. Ludia.
- ↑ Steven E. Schend (October 1998). Calimport. (TSR, Inc), p. 72. ISBN 0-7869-1238-3.