Spell

Rend

Created by Juxt_attack_ack

This arcane spell manifests a devastating invisible blade that tears through the air with supernatural speed and precision, leaving only the faint whisper of a spectral saber cut in its wake. The conjured slash channels raw magical force through compressed air, inflicting grievous wounds that often result in severe bleeding or permanent mutilation to those unfortunate enough to be struck. The spell's cutting edge effortlessly penetrates unarmored flesh and bypasses the gaps in lighter protective gear, though heavier mail and plate armor provide some defense by disrupting the spell's trajectory as it passes between their interlocking components. Casting Rend demands both considerable martial acumen and unwavering mental focus, though practitioners may deliver it through a subtle gesture alone once they have sufficiently attuned themselves to its lethal power. The spell's effectiveness comes at a moral cost, as its use in honorable combat or sanctioned contests is widely regarded as cowardly and dishonorable. Consequently, it has become the preferred weapon of rogues, assassins, rangers, and skilled warriors of dubious ethics who prioritize lethality over chivalry.