Gamalon's Fiery Backlash (Wizard Spell)

Available to: DM's choice
When cast, the backlash establishes invisible dweomers around the targets chosen by the caster. Whenever the target (whether a living being or a magical item) casts a firebased spell (fireball, flaming hands, etc.), the spell is immediately. redirected onto the casting being or object with all normal effects. For example, a wizard under the effect of a backlash can cast a fireball but find himself at the center of it, subject to all the damage (save for half damage). If items such as wands of fire are the focus, they must make saving throws vs. magical fire or be destroyed.
Originally designed in Llorbauth by a starfaring mage, its primary use was to defend against long-distance fire attacks, a favored attack form in wildspace. This spell returned and spread through the Realms by sources who maintain its original creator's name. Khelben Arunsun graciously provided the spell knowledge to both the watch-wizard corps and the Watchful Order of Magists & Protectors of Waterdeep, as well as the Harpers.
Notes: Uncommon or rare for the Harpers, Watchful Order of Magists and Protectors of Waterdeep, and the Watch-Wizard corps; other­wise rare or very rare.
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