Darkness

School evocation [darkness]; Level bard 2, champion 2, cleric/oracle 2, inquisitor 2, magus 2, occultist 2, shaman 2, sorcerer/wizard 2
CASTING
Casting Time 1 standard action
Components V, DF
EFFECT
Range touch
Targets object touched
Duration 1 min./level (D)
Saving Throw none; Spell Resistance no
DESCRIPTION
This spell causes an object to radiate darkness out to a 20-foot radius. This darkness causes the illumination level in the area to drop to darkness. This spell has no effect in an area that is already dark.

Nonmagical sources of light, such as torches and lanterns, do not increase the light level in an area of darkness. Magical light sources only increase the light level in an area if they are of a higher spell level than darkness.

If darkness is cast on a small object that is then placed inside or under a lightproof covering, the spell's effect is blocked until the covering is removed.

Darkness can be used to counter or dispel any light spell of equal or lower spell level.