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Blackbolt (Abjuration/Evocation)
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Level: 5
Range: 5 yards/level
Components: V,S,M
Duration: 2d6 rounds
Casting Time: 6
Area of Effect: One person
Saving Throw: Special, see below

When this spell is cast, a beam of black energy shoots out of the
casting mage's palm.  Any 1 person who is hit by this spell must save
vs.  spells at -2 or lose half their levels.  If they save, they lose
one level.  This loss lasts for 2d6 rounds.  Only one person can be
affected by this spell.  The material componet for this spell is a
black precious gem of at least 250 gp value (typically a fine piece of
onyx, jet, or obsidan is used.  If the GM desires, the save against
this spell can be lowered by -1 for every 250 gp increment value of
the material componet.  So a 1000 gp onyz would lower the save vs.
this spell by -3)

Malak, Evil Mercenary,
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Malak, human male; 8th level fighter; AL CE; AC 4; MV 12; hp 66; THAC0
12 (8 with broadsword); #AT 2/1; damage by weapon (+6 with
broadsword); S 17, D 16, C 15, I 12, W 10, Ch 9; broadsword
(specialized), longbow; +3 broadsword (that Malak calls Poisondeath).

Malak is an evil mercenary that has worked with Libarr on several
occasions.  He is broke and needs the money, so he fights fiercely,
but not foolishly.  He has oily long string black hair, a dark oily
complexion and piggish black eyes.  A large wart grows on his left
cheek.  He obviously has some orcish blood in his ancestory.

Jiskell, desert cavalryman,
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Jiskell, human male; 7th level fighter; AL LE; AC 3; MV 12; hp 52;
THAC0 13 (12 with lance and scimitar) and 12 (missiles); #AT 2/1;
damage by weapon (longsword or horse lance); S 17, D 17, C 17, I 12, W
12, Ch 10; scimitar (specialized), light lance (specialized), heavy
crossbow (specialized).

Jiskell is a former desert warrior from Anauroch.  He is a skilled
rider, capable of shooting his crossbow without penalty from horseback
(on a horse that he is familiar with).  He is merciless and enjoys
tormenting his prey with hopes of escape before finishing them off.
He is tall (6'1") and lean, with a hawklike nose, thining blackhair
and piercing blue eyes.  His face is set in a perpetual scowl.

Malazalar, Evil Drunk Wizard,
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Malazalar, human male; 6th level wizard; AL CN(E); AC 8; MV 12; hp 15;
THAC0 19; #AT 1; damage by weapon (staff) or spell; S 11, D 13, C 13,
I 17, W 10, Ch 10; staff; spells:  magic missile 3, sleep; fog cloud,
Melf's acid arrow; fireball, hold person; bracers of defense (AC8).

A renegade wizard who worked with the scholors of Candlekeep,
Malazalar was disgraced for assalting a young scribe.  Today, he is an
alcoholic who takes what work he can get.  Libarr knows that he can
relied on to remain sober only as long enough to carry out any
required tasks.

Dalgama, Cunning and Ambitious Apprentice,
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Dalgama, human male; 5th level wizard; Al LE; AC 7; MV 12; hp 15;
THAC0 19; #AT 1; damage by weapon (dagger) or spell; S 12, D 17, C 10,
I 16, W 14, Ch 12; dagger; spells:  magic missile 2, sleep, phantasmal
force; improved phantasmal force, ray of enfeeblement; lightning bolt.

Dalgama is a cold, emotionless man.  He is short and slightly fat, and
wears a black pointy goatee.  Dalgama is never pointlessly cruel, he
prefers to put his opponents out of the misery and move on to finish
his business.  He is practitical and pragmatic.