Lightning Rod - Polyhedron (Wizard Spell)

This spell requires a pole at least 6 feet long, made entirely of metal. As the spell is com­pleted, the rod implants itself firmly into the ground or stone floor. Any bolt of lightning- natural, magically invoked, druidically sum­moned, blue or bronze dragon breath, etc.-coming within 30 feet of the rod is diverted through the rod and into the ground. Unless the intended targets are in the area of effect of the electrical attack and between the source and the rod, the electricity misses them. Short distance discharges (shocking grasp. Will-o-wisp attack, etc.) are not affected. Once planted, the rod cannot be moved without break­ing it until the magic expires or is dispelled. The spell can be made permanent or be used in con­junction with the enchant an item spell, also.
The material component is a piece of copper wire. The rod itself is not destroyed by the spell.
Notes: Very rare spell. (Updated from Polyhedron Newszine.)
Category:Wizard Spells
Category:Spells from Wizard's Spell Compendium
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