'BLINDNESS' Syntax: cast 'blindness' <target> (short syntax: blnd) Spell type: MALEDICTIVE This spell draws on maledictive energies to magically blind its victim. The sufferer shall lose all sight for a duration of time, causing lowered defences and a reduced ability to attack. The effect of the blindness spell is more powerful and longer lasting when cast a higher level. Blindness may be cured by its counterpart, the CURE BLINDNESS spell, and protected against with maledictive saves. Only shamans, necromancers and dark-knights learn the blindness spell. Note that blindness is a loss of vision only. The afflicted may be able to still find their way around by feel, and by other special abilities such as ECHOLOCATION or the SIXTH SENSE spell.