Deeper Darkness

Deeper Darkness

Evocation [darkness]
Level: Artificer 3, Cleric/Oracle 3, Shaman 3
Components: V, M/DF (bat fur and a piece of coal)
Casting Time: 1 Standard Action
Range: touch
Target: object touched
Duration: 10 min./level (D)
Saving Throw: None
Spell Resistance: no

This spell causes an object to radiate Darkness out to a 60-foot radius. This Darkness causes the illumination level in the area to drop two steps, from bright light to Dim Light and from normal light to Darkness. Areas of Dim Light and Darkness become supernaturally dark. Even creatures with Darkvision cannot see within the spell's confines.

All creatures gain Concealment (20% miss chance) in Dim Light. All creatures gain total Concealment (50% miss chance) in Darkness.

Creatures with Darkvision can see in an area of dim light or normal Darkness without penalty. Non-magical sources of light, such as torches and lanterns, do not increase the light level in the area of a Deeper Darkness spell. Magical light sources only increase the light level in an area if they are of a higher spell level than this spell.

If this spell 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.

This spell does not stack with itself. Deeper Darkness can be used to counter or dispel any light spell of equal or lower spell level.