[New Spell] Brightvision

[Whizbang Dustyboots]

Equal time for the light sensitive casters out there.

Brightvision
Transmutation
Level: Sor/Wiz 2
Components: V, S, F
Casting Time: 1 standard action
Range: Touch
Target: Creature touched
Duration: 1 hour/level
Saving Throw: Will negates (harmless)
Spell Resistance: Yes (harmless)

The subject gains the ability to function normally in bright light and sunlight, despite any light sensitivity they may normally experience. Brightvision does not prevent penalties caused by bright light worse than being dazzled, however; the spell could not protect a vampire from the effects of direct sunlight, for instance.

Brightvision can be made permanent with a permanency spell.

Focus: A translucent piece of mica.

 

[SamuraiY]

Looks fine to me. I might even drop it to 1st level, although probably not. How much exp were you thinking it would cost to make permanent? If it has any problems I think that would be it, seeing as it gives you essentially a free feat.

 

[Whizbang Dustyboots]

It's probably obvious, but this is shamelessly stolen from Darkvision and just turned on its head. I'd think a comparable or slightly higher XP cost would be appropriate.

 

[the Jester]

Looks fine to me. It's actually a little weaker than darkvision, since most light sensitive creatures can still see in the light.

 

[Ferret]

Very nice.