Spell Mirror (Wizard Spell)

This spell is cast on a reflective surface, stor­ing a spell to be released upon intruders when activated. For one turn after a spell mirror is cast, the first spell of 4th level or less or magi­cal item discharge directed at the mirror is ab­sorbed and stored. When the activation conditions are met, the stored magic springs forth with its normal effect and area. Specific targeting directions and range are set by the caster when the spell mirror is cast. Any saving throws associated with the stored spell are al­lowed.
The stored spell is activated when the mirror is looked into by those specified in the casting of the spell mirror, or when the mirror is de­stroyed. Typical specifications are: “any orc shaman,” “Eldaerus the Mage of Neverwinter,” “a priest of any evil faith,” or even “any mage who is not me or Aldagh or Shonter.”
The material components of this spell are the mirror and a handful of dust from any powdered object that was once magical. The mirror sur­face is not damaged by the spell process, even when the stored spell erupts.
Notes: Rare in the Forgotten Realms set­ting; virtually unknown elsewhere.
Category:Wizard Spells
Category:Spells from Wizard's Spell Compendium
Category:Spells