Sand Jambiya (Wizard Spell)

This spell turns a fistful of sand into a keen-edged, dun-colored metallic blade, held firmly by the caster. Like an actual jambiya (a kind of dagger), it is double-edged and curved. The blade can measure no more than twice the length of the caster's own hand, nor weigh more than five pounds. The caster decides the size. The weapon is as hard as steel, but cannot be af­fected by magnetic forces or heat, and it is not a good conductor.
The sand jambiya deals 1d4+1 points of damage. For determining which creatures or ob­jects are vulnerable to it, the blade is considered a +1 magical weapon.
A sand jambiya crumbles into loose sand under the following conditions: when it's dis­pelled, upon the caster's mental command, upon the caster's death or loss of consciousness, or at the end of the spell's duration.
When combined with flying jambiya, this spell can create an airborne weapon.
Notes: Common for spellcasters from an Arabian setting; otherwise, very rare.
Category:Wizard Spells
Category:Spells from Wizard's Spell Compendium
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