Trying to find obscure D&D spell

[Vichrae]

I've been searching online to no avail, so I'm hoping someone with a better memory than me can help.

There was a spell in a D&D source around the time of 2nd edition, (I think it was possibly in a D&D-based video game) called Bladeblack? Maybe it was Blackblade...

It was a low level spell...it wasn't Blackblade of Disaster.

Can anyone help?

[thorr-kan]

I've been searching online to no avail, so I'm hoping someone with a better memory than me can help.

There was a spell in a D&D source around the time of 2nd edition, (I think it was possibly in a D&D-based video game) called Bladeblack? Maybe it was Blackblade...

It was a low level spell...it wasn't Blackblade of Disaster.

Can anyone help?

What did it do?

[Vichrae]

What did it do?

I wish I could recall...something about hiding a weapon.

[lightningcat]

I've got nothing. Not in any of my books, and nothing with my GoogleFu. The closest I could find was Blackblade of Disaster (9), Blackstaff (8), and Wind Blade (4).

Perhaps if you describe what the spell did? Ninja'd.

Did it change the weapon into a tattoo?

[Vichrae]

Thank you for searching. I know I'm not providing much to go on, but it's been over 20 years.

I remember this because I was considering making a thief/mage, and found this spell...somewhere...and thought it was cool.

I will keep wracking my brain and post if I have any more clues.

[BigBadHarve]

I don't know about a spell, but in the Arms and Equipment guide there's a liquid you can purchase called 'Weaponblack.'

The effect of it is that you coat your blade with it whilst hiding in shadows and get a 5% bonus the hide roll because your weapon is dulled and non-reflective. It rubs off after you successfully hit an enemy.

That close to what you're thinking of?

[LibraryOgre]

Blacksteel, a 1st level spell from the Forgotten Realms, makes a weapon dark, silent, and non-reflective. It doesn't make sound when scraping against armor or cutting flesh. It doesn't glint in the light.

[thirdkingdom]

Blacksteel, a 1st level spell from the Forgotten Realms, makes a weapon dark, silent, and non-reflective. It doesn't make sound when scraping against armor or cutting flesh. It doesn't glint in the light.

Okay, I'm officially impressed.

[LibraryOgre]

Okay, I'm officially impressed.

Don't be. I have the Wizard's Spell Compendium and they knew it was called "Black" or "Blade" something or other.

[Mutazoia]

Don't be. I have the Wizard's Spell Compendium and they knew it was called "Black" or "Blade" something or other.

Yes, but does it list such obscure gems as "Awaken Intelligence" or "Imbue Undead with Spell Ability"? heh

[thorr-kan]

Yes, but does it list such obscure gems as "Awaken Intelligence" or "Imbue Undead with Spell Ability"? heh
Yes. Yes it does. All four glorious volumes of it.

The Priest's Spell Compendium glorious, too, but it only has three volumes worth of gloriousness.

[LibraryOgre]

Yes. Yes it does. All four glorious volumes of it.

The Priest's Spell Compendium glorious, too, but it only has three volumes worth of gloriousness.

Two fewer levels of spells to deal with.

[thorr-kan]

Two fewer levels of spells to deal with.
I honestly think arcane spells got more love than divine spells. It's a quantity thing, not a quality thing. Maybe people could see a wizard researching; priests, not so much researching, I think.

Regardless, glorious, both of them.